2025-10-23 Good News

“Enough: Trusting the God Who Provides” November has always been one of my favorite months of the year. This is probably because Thanksgiving has always been one of my most favorite holidays, not just because of the food (although I do love mashed potatoes, gravy and turkey!), but because it brings family and friends together around the table.For the last 10 or so years Thanksgiving dinner has bee...

Guess who dropped in to visit on Oct. 12. Our friend, Don Hayashi.  You know...his father Rev. Francis Hayashi was a pastor here at Wesley, so Don grew up here.  Rev. John put him and his eloquent use of spoken English to good use as our Liturgist.......

Wesley participated at the No King protest march taking place at Milpitas City Hall, from left: Betty Hayashi, Judie Kanemoto, Barbara Mulford, and Judy Yasutake. Bev Acuna, Bev Lovass, Kelvin Kamachi, and Barbara Hiura were seen at the No Kings protest at St James Park.......

On Saturday, Oct. 4th, Rev John and Kelli participated in a Meet & Greet with District 3 City Councilman, Anthony Tordillos. The event was organized by JCCsj and held at the Issei Memorial Building, attended by several Japantown leaders to welcome CM Tordillos and his staff to our community......

The Alzheimer patients at the Hearts and Minds Center near Valley Medical Center were treated to a great show of Hawaiian music and hula dancing on Thursday, Oct. 16. Songs like "Pearly Shells" and "Tiny Bubbles" brought many smiles and enthusiastic responses from the folks gathered there. Thank you to leaders Tina Urata and Becky Soffioto who kept the music together with Tina joining the dancers ...

PINK OCTOBER = Breast Cancer Awareness month.by Mary Horio Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Your Wesley United Women in Faith served as Tea Time “Hosts” following worship service on Sunday, 10/19/25. To raise breast cancer awareness, pink snacks, breast cancer stickers plus informative posters added color and interest to t...

Look familiar?  Indeed, these crafts are from the Hands of Grace Ministry and were "leftovers" from their final sale a year ago, but everything still looked fresh and new to many and the sale was a hit.  Here Jan Yamaguchi shows off her deals including a number of hand-crafted cards with Maki Nakazato looking on. All the proceeds benefit the Umbrella Ministry and today was set up by Umbrella Minis...

ウェスレー教会日語部では松下道成先生が日語牧師であられた20年以上前から、毎年夏にベイエリアとフレスノの日系教会の日語部の方々と夏の修養会を持っていました。それがコロナ禍以来中断していたのですが、この10月18日（土）に「ベイエリア日語秋の合同修養会」として再開するに至りました。場所はエル・セリトのアーリントン・パーク、参加者はウェスレーはもとより、キリスト合同長老教会、シカモア組合教会、ブエナビスタ教会、バークレー教会。パイン教会と六教会に亘り、礼拝とアガペーミール、昼食、トーンチャイムと賛美歌、そしてゲームと、楽しく恵まれた時を共にすることが出来ました。この修養会は、これからも続けていくつもりです。今回残念ながら見送られた方、来年は是非ご参加ください。 以下、日語フェローシップからのお報せです。•10月26日（日）はチャペルで日語礼拝を守ります。京都洛陽教会の松下道成先生がビデオでメッ...

With tables sponsored by our Missions and Compassion Committees, a number of Wesley folks were there to support PACT (People Acting in Community Together) at their 40th Anniversary Luncheon on Tuesday, October 14 at the Mexican Heritage Plaza in east San Jose. Staff member Mark Teagle, who serves as Co-Chair of the PACT Board was one of the Emcees of the event. PACT shared their mission of grassro...

"Okage sama de" translates to "Because of you, I am," and this was embraced as the theme of our 2025 Community Keiro Kai, an event celebrating seniors ages 75 and older. Wesley joined other Japantown organizations, Yu-Ai Kai, SJ Buddhist Church Betsuin, Nikkei Matsuri Foundation, and SJ Japantown Lions Club, as a sponsor. Our staff was well represented, as Rev. John spoke for Wesley, Kelli Martine...

For the Church’s “I Remember You Service,” Ivan Vielma and his colleague from SJSU music program, Jahzara sang a gorgeous duet , “No One Is Alone” from the musical Into The Woods by Stephen Sondheim. Both were accompanied by our very own Shane Cantanho.......

Happy 130th Anniversary to Wesley UMC by Barbara Hiura Hooray! Our church celebrated their 130th anniversary on Sept. 28 with fanfare and hoopla required of such a monumental event. There was pomp and circumstance with the processional and the entrance of our Bishop Sandra Olewine which was quite a unique happening here and full of flourish as the banner of her status preceded her and she placed h...

The Umbrella Ministries ikebana class on Sat. Oct. 11, hummed with creativity and beauty.  Simple instructions and encouragement were provided by Misao Kusuda. Lovely, unique floral arrangements were created by each and every participant. A satsifying and enjoyable day was had by all. Terri Koike and Cynthia Fukuda Grace Wada Litianna Caginitoba and Ann Cowels. Jeanne Katsuro and Ann Jewell Stella...

The El Camino Real District Celebration was held at Los Altos United Methodist Church on Sept. 27th.  It was a wonderful day of worship, learning, and connection. Two of the three engaging workshops offered were led by Wesley people.  One led by Aton Abril, the El Camino Real District Lay Leader - on “Discipleship”. He focused on deepening faith and nurturing spiritual growth.  Another was led by ...