2026-06-25 Good News

日語ミニストリー  Nichigo Ministry 6月7日のオダ先生の礼拝メッセージは、マタイが主イエスの弟子になる前は取税人であった事から始まりました。主イエスの弟子たちは、決して学問を収めた人たちばかりではありません。ペトロ、アンデレ、ヤコブ、そしてヨハネはガリラヤ湖の漁師でしたし、シモンは熱心党とよばれる政治結社の一員、また主イエスご自身、宣教を始めるまでは、父ヨセフの大工の仕事を受け継いでいたと言われています。そう思って改めて見てみると、新約聖書によく登場する職業は、学者、祭司、医師、取税人、商人、職人、漁師、船頭、地主、貸金、占い師、羊飼い、そして農業労働者などです。また召使や奴隷と呼ばれた人々、その多くは借金を返せなくなったり戦争に負けた国から連れてこられたりした人々でした。また当時、政治や軍事はローマの支配下にありましたが、神殿を中心とする宗教的な催事は、全て祭司や学者た...

The annual Wesley Golf Tournament is Monday, Aug. 3, and everything is falling into place.  We are currently soliciting Wesley committees and individuals to help us out by making a donation to our “shhhhhh” Silent Auction.  Your donation - something simple, a basket of goodies, gift certificates, free play at golf courses, wine, your own personal artwork, or time at your vacation home - goes to su...

Ron Ogi, an avid golfer, beloved and an integral and dedicated member of Wesley’s Golf Committee, recently passed away. We are dedicating this year’s golf tournament to his memory and the golf committee will be sponsoring a hole acknowledging the specialized work Ron did for this tournament by making all the hole sponsor signs for this event for all the years that we can remember.That being said, ...

“Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor. For if either of them falls, the one will lift up his companion.” Ecclesiastes 4:9–10 Spoiler alert – if you haven’t seen the movie Project Hail Mary - do not read this.I am pretty obsessed with a recent sci-fi film called Project Hail Mary. So much so that I have some of the key songs from the movie on my Spotify playlist....

You are invited! The Wesley Summer Singers will provide the anthem in worship on June 28 and July 5, 12, 19, and 26. And you can be a part of it.Simply come to the Sanctuary each Sunday at 9:00 am to learn the music. Then sing with the group during the service. No experience necessary. But if you've sung a part like alto, tenor, soprano, or bass before, it really helps. Questions? Reach out to Mar...

Virginia Bailey is a long-time member at Wesley Church. She has led the Disciple Bible Study course, ‘Remember Who You Are’ many times. This Disciple Bible Study course covers the prophets and Paul’s letters. The prophets have much to remind us about ‘who we are.’ Virginia’s Take Away from the Prophet Jonah After listening to Rev. John mention the prophet Hosea several Sundays ago, I reminisced ab...

The Wesley Ukulele Band performed at the very well-attended San Francisco Soy and Tofu Festival, a fundraising event for Nichi Bei Foundation on June 13 at St. Mary’s Cathedral with, from left: Barbara Hiura, Jane Wong, Ryan Miyahara, Tofutti, Smiley Kai, Cheryl Koshiro (Hula dancer), and Tina Urata.......

To all our teachers…Brent Shimada, Karen Mikami, Brian Hamilton, Rob Hikido, Mieko Moody, Vanessa Perry-MarTo All our Activity Leads…Sarah Holt, Michelle Sakakihara, Leslie Mune, Michiko Collins, Bev Acuna, Melody Ito, Madison Ng, Young Chan, Alan Ngai, Carol Mar, Erwin PolarTo all our youth assistants…Becca, sophia, Madison, Anna, Kazumi, Rinji, Malia, Aedyn, Lacie, Nolo, Keana, Kyan, Madison, Ka...

Let’s Hear It for UWF’s Annual Rummage Sale!!! Wooo-Hoo! by Barbara Hiura “Someone’s junk is another person's treasure,” was a comment I heard often. No truer words are spoken when it comes to the UWF’s annual rummage sale held this past, June 6, at Wesley. The entry line stretched for over a block down the front of our street with bargain hunters, treasure seekers, and many in need of essentials ...

Wesley UWF Rummage Sale 2026 by Mary Horio 1 Peter 4:10 NIV —Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.Purpose:*Outreach and service to our surrounding church community.*Fellowship with our WUMC congregation and community.*Funds to support missions for women, children and youth. June 2 - 8, 2026: These are extra...

Rev. Shijung Shim, Assistant to the Bishop of the California-Nevada Conference,  gifted us with wisdom in her message “The Mystery of the Trinity” on May 31. Her scripture spoke of Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son Isaac based only on the strength of his faith alone that God would raise is son from the dead.  The trinity, three in one, is our human expression of God.  But God is far more ...

Wesley was a big part of the Memorial Day service at Oak Hill Memorial Park's Japanese section. Alice Hikido represented Wesley as many community groups laid a flower on the altar. Ted Hasegawa played "Taps" on the bugle. And our Scout Troop #201 was part of the color guard that presented the American flag. Rev. John Oda was a scheduled speaker but had to bow out due to illness. Wesley also provid...

Keith Nakashima, chair of the Wesley Endowment Fund, presented the Kimie Yanagawa Sanematsu Scholarship to three deserving high school graduates, Jeffrey Bao seen here along with Zoe Tang, and Katlyn Yee, who were not present. Jeffrey Bao received his award above and was recognized by Vanessa Perry-Mar, Youth Director,as one of our graduating seniors from Bellermine College Preparatory who will be...

Special thanks to Byran Longmire, with help from Tom Maeda, who designed and installed an extension to the rear of the Chancel Stage in the Sanctuary. This new extension gives us three feet of additional space across the back of the stage. This has already been very helpful for communion services and for Kids Camp. Thank you, Byran, for making this happen.......

Here are some ways that Wesley is opening its doors (and parking lots) to our Japantown neighbors.On the first and third Thursdays of the month, Yu-Ai Kai's Brown Bag  food program uses our Food Distribution Tables and parking area to distribute food to seniors in our neighborhood. This program was relocated here due to the construction at the Buddhist Church.San Jose Nikkei Resisters and the Neig...