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David Taylor
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Isaiah 9
Joseph Totsis
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Worship Services
Sunday Worship

Every Sunday, 10:00 a.m.: English worship service, with simultaneous translation into Japanese available through wireless receivers as well as Japanese sign language interpretation for the deaf.  Fellowship time afterwards on the third floor.
Location: OCC first floor, main hall


Saturday Worship

Saturday evening at 6:30 p.m.: Evening worship service in English with Japanese interpretation when available.  Great for people who work on Sunday, or for "night people".
Location: OCC Room 407


Children's Sunday School

Every Sunday, 10:15-11:30 a.m.: At 10:00 a.m. please take your children with you to the main worship service on the first floor.  After the first praise song time, the children will go to Sunday School.

Junior (age 3 through elementary school): OCC Rooms 301 and 302, weekly
(2-year-old children may also attend if accompanied by a parent)

Senior (junior high and high school): OCC Room 407, about once a month


J ROCK Youth Ministry

3rd Sunday, 10:10-11:45 a.m. (immediately after announcements and greeting in the main Sanctuary) : Attention all Jr. High and High school students:  Pastor Joseph and Amy would like to invite you to "J-Rock," OIC's new youth group. We start by sharing a Word from our Sponsor (Jesus Christ the Rock of our Salvation!) and then begin to Rock out! If you like to worship, want to learn how to worship, or simply just want to hang out and listen to worship than don't be shy! Come join us! Feel free to bring any instrument you may know how to play or would like help learning how to play!

Location: OCC Room 407

Psalm 95:1 "Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation."


Prayer Meetings
Sunday Morning Prayer

Every Sunday, 8:30-9:00 a.m.: A chance to spiritually prepare for the Sunday worship service and to intercede for the people serving and the people attending.
Location: OCC Room 407


Tuesday Prayer
Every Tuesday, 2:00 p.m.-: Intercede for newcomers to OIC, prayer requests written on "My Voice" cards, and other known needs in the congregation.
Location: OCC Room 407


Small Groups
The Nature of Faith

Every Sunday, 9:00-9:50 a.m.:  (English) A Bible study in Hebrews 11-12. Join us for the time of study and sharing in the Word with your brothers and sisters before the morning worship service.
Location: OCC Room 407

Women's Home Sharon-kai

1st Sunday, 1:00-3:00 p.m.:  (Bilingual) We eat obento lunches together (you can buy one at Family Mart across the street), sing praise songs, discuss a topic led by a different lady each month, and pray for each other.

 Location: Karen's house


Bible Study for Mothers

4th Sunday, 1:00-2:00 p.m.: Learning biblical principles for raising children and finding solutions from the Bible. All mothers are invited; especially mothers with small children. A toy corner will be set up in the same room so you can bring along your children too. Please finish your lunch before the gathering.

Location: OCC Room 407


Study in Acts w/Video

Every Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.:  (Video in English, discussion bilingual) We watch a video of the Book of Acts, discuss it, and learn how to apply it to our daily lives.
Location: Momodani

Study in Exodus

Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. : 
Come join us for a time of worship, teaching, discussion, and prayer as we continue discovering Jesus in the Old testament.

Location: OCC Room 407

Genesis (bilingual study)


Every Thursday, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: (Bilingual) Each week we listen to an English tape of one chapter from Genesis, read the scripture in both English and Japanese, and then discuss it.
Location: OCC Room 407


Abide Bible Study

Friday 7:30pm-:  English Bible study with English/Japanese text.  Come join us for the time of praise, study, and fellowship.
Location: Nagai Youth Hostel

For details, visit abide-osaka.org


Times of Refreshing

2nd and 4th Friday 7:00pm-:  English Bible study in John.  Come join us for the time of refreshing as we dig in the Word of God.
Location: OCC Room 407


Japanese Study in Acts

1st & 3rd Saturdays, 2:00-4:00 p.m.:  (Japanese) Halleluiah!  Praise the name of the Lord.
We are studying book of Acts on 1st & 3rd Saturdays from 2pm to 4pm. It is at Danilo and Chiwa's place in Kitahorie, Nishi-ku. Together we study, share, and pray for each other. Whether you are a Christian or not, please come and join us! Praise God for where we gather He is also present and at work! Matthew 18:20
in Christ, Chiwa
Location: Kitahorie

Nara Small Group English Bible Study

2nd & 4th Saturday, 7:00 p.m.: (English) Read the Book of Philippians and discuss it.
Location: Nara


Study on Isaiah

3rd Saturday, 5:00 p.m.:  (English) We study the book of Isaiah, pray for each other's needs, and eat a potluck dinner together.
Location: Ikoma

Alpha Courses
Alpha Course in Japanese

Saturdays, 2:00 pm~; NEW! Starts 9/24 A fun way to learn about the meaning of life.  For more information, click here.

Location: OCC Room 407

Classes
English Conversation Class
Every Sunday, 9:00-9:50 a.m.:English conversation class for beginner to intermediate level adults, provided as a service to the community. Yes, it's free!
Location: OCC Room 301