This past week (December 2-7) we had a wonderful staff retreat here in Karuizawa, Japan for the Word of Life staff. 40 of our staff (including children) were able to come and we had a wonderful time together. We shared sessions on Living by Faith, 7 Steps to Problem Solving, What Jesus Said about Team Building and One SIngle Flame (Oneness in Marriage). We had excellent break out sessions and much-needed relaxed time together. We are very grateful to Kazu and Amy Kato who led sessions with the children and teens. The next retreat is planned for 2010.