In 2005 we went through a rebuilding period that refocused us on Christ as the center of all we teach and do. We have always been blessed with a wide variety of people in our church community from different countries, languages, ages and backgrounds. We sing praise songs and hymns in English and Japanese. The sermons are in Japanese (only) twice a month and translated from English to Japanese twice a month. The staff is also bilingual. 

What can you expect on a typical Sunday?

Who should come and what should you wear? All are welcomed! If you are not yet a follower of Jesus Christ, no problem! We would love to meet you. Dress however you feel comfortable; however, most people dress very casually. We sing a mixture of hymns and contemporary praise songs, with emphases on the latter. The children sit in the service until the sermon then they go to Sunday school.  After service we have a fellowship time with tea/coffee and snacks. The last Sunday of every month we have a potluck lunch after service (but guests should not bring anything).

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What We Believe

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We believe that the church, the body of Christ, is much more than a building or a Sunday meeting; it is a place where followers of Jesus can come and worship, grow in their faith, and serve God with their abilities and gifts. We strive to be a Christ-centered community that impacts our world, community and the people around us.  Ephesians 4:11-13 is a great general definition of a Biblical church that we try to fulfill.
It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.

We believe that the Bible, from beginning to end, is the inerrant, Holy Spirit inspired word of God.  We believe in the Trinity, God in three distinct persons, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.  Jesus is God and the Son of God. He came to earth as a man, lived a life free of sin, was crucified and rose on the third day. He was seen by more than five hundred people before he ascended back into heaven in the presence of His disciples. Salvation is through Jesus Christ alone. Without receiving forgiveness of sins through Jesus Christ, man is hopelessly lost and separated from God and will spend eternity in hell.

The Bible, in Romans 6:23, tells us clearly, For the result of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Just before Jesus returned to heaven he told His disciples,  All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age (Matt 28:18 -20).  Therefor, we see one of our primary goals as a church is to make disciples that make disciples that make disciples that…

We aim to do this through the following 5 purposes that we feel run throughout scripture:

1. Worship: daily personal worship and group 

2. Discipleship: small group, one-on-one, Bible study

3. Service: in and outside of the church

4. Evangelism: local and world

5. Community: Christ-centered, open, warm fellowship

These purposes act as guide posts to direct and keep us on track in our desire to be a Scripture based, Christ-centered community of Believers. They guide us in all we do.