Sunday, March 23, 2008

who are we?


[Café Iris/Light House Books](http://www.geocities.jp/cafeiristsugaru/index.html) is a quiet, friendly place to enjoy time with friends over some home-cooked cuisine and/or a good book. Owned and operated by the church, Light House Books was founded in the fall of 2000 in a room above the church entryway. A year later, God provided the finances to build the bookstore next to the church, and to add a café. It's a great place to find refreshment and encouragement. Some people view it as a place to get perspective; others as a way to get closer to the church.
Tsugaru Gospel Church is convinced of the need for books on Christian topics, so that our minds will be transformed. Light House Books exists to provide books to help people learn about the Christian faith and to help believers mature in their faith. If we don't have a book in stock, we can order it and get it to you within the week.
We sell:
* Bibles * Study books * Music * Children`s books * Biographies * Gift books * Books on family living * Books on Christian living * Cards & Stationary
The café/bookstore is also home to Tane, a gallery of local art run by church members, the [Yasutas](http://www14.plala.or.jp/polepole/index.html). There are a variety of different media on display, from pottery to painting, with the majority for sale. The displays rotate each month with some of the most popular items remaining throughout the year. Occasionally there are classes or demonstrations in different craft techniques, such as basket-weaving.

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