This time also gives us a chance to review the joy and content of our faith. Though not a place and time activity, since many of us are unable because of work or other obligations to meet during the week, we circulate a paper during coffee time and lunch on which anyone may write a note asking for prayers for himself, others, and for any need or situation that seems to need prayer. Everyone in the congregation has agreed to pause once every day during the week and pray for the people and needs expressed on the Prayer Chain list. It begins with a dinner which ranges from simple to gourmet food. Bible Study members take turns cooking.
Dinner is followed by the Bible study, and sometimes fellowship and prayer.
On some Saturdays we have prayer and praise worship. Bible Study members usually arrive early to clean the building, and our English congregation chef, Kazufumi Ishida takes over the kitchen to prepare the Sunday lunch. Sometimes we all pitch in and help Kaz with his masterful preparations. Lunch is served four Sundays a month by the ladies group of the Japanese congregation. Retreats Several times a year we hold retreats.