What We do
Crisis Needs:
Telephone counseling (no charge) in Japanese and/or English, visitation, or personal meeting for people in crisis situations.
Practical and Immediate Needs:
Providing opportunities for fellowship and growth.
Organizing activities, programs, or projects to meet specific needs.
Organizing classes (for example: English and culture classes).
Making available recent Christian books, literature, hymnals, and Bibles.
Long-Term Needs:
Encouraging cultural exchange through Japanese-American groups, classes, and special programs.
Making the stay of Japanese in America meaningful and fruitful for both Japanese and Americans.
Working toward better international understanding
Spiritual Needs:
Sharing the Good News of Christ with as many people as possible.
Encouraging Japanese to participate in the church of their choice.
Making their stay in America spiritually fruitful.
Providing public programs with noted Japanese Christian leaders.
Working toward greater Christian unity.
Organizing and observing Japanese language and worship services.
Organizing Bible study groups in Japanese and/or English.
Participating in volunteer activities in their communities.
SMJの活動
危機的ニーズ:
日本語や英語での無料の電話相談、危機的状況にある人のための訪問、個人面談
実用的ニーズ:
仲間との成長の機会の提供
特定のニーズを満たす活動、プログラム、またはプロジェクトを組織・運営
クラスの提供(例:英語とカルチャークラス)
SMJ参加者、友人、サポーターのためのニュースレターを日本語と英語で発行
最近のキリスト教の書物、文学、賛美歌、聖書を紹介
長期的なニーズ:
日系アメリカ人グループ、クラス、特別プログラムを通じての文化交流を促進
より良い国際理解の促進
霊的ニーズ:
キリストの福音の分かち合い
教会・集会の紹介
聖書研究会の開催
地域社会におけるボランティア活動の参加