Posts with the category “newsletter-2024-01-25”

Rev. Hajime's Breakfast Message
January 31st, 2024
We are so grateful to have such a wonderful breakfast today. Sumire and I appreciate for this opportunity..Many people said to us, "Welcome back. おかえりなさい!(Okaerinasai)"We are so happy that we have lov...  Read More
by Wesley UMC
Pastor's Reflection 2024-01-25
January 23rd, 2024
1 Corinthians 7:30-31 (MSG)I do want to point out, friends, that time is of the essence. There is no time to waste, so don’t complicate your lives unnecessarily. Keep it simple—in marriage, grief, joy...  Read More
by Rev. John Oda
2024-01-25日語ミニストリー
January 23rd, 2024
私の俳句(米司紀子) もう四年前になりますかしら、母校の同窓会誌に俳句のクラスの広告を見つけ、入会し、ホトトギス派の故稲畑汀子さんのお弟子、水田先生につきました。何も知らぬ俳句の世界に友達の反対を押し切り、飛び込んだのです。575の詩は難しく, ホトトギス派は字余りはだめ、季語も必ず入れなければなりません。楽しく、面白くて難しいです。書き初めや母の使ひし筆と墨                   ...  Read More
by Nichigo Fellowship
Save the Date for Kids Camp
January 23rd, 2024
Save the DateWesley United Methodist ChurchKids CampJune 17-21, 2024, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.566 N 5th Street, San JoseElementary Campers: incoming 1st - 5thTween Scene: incoming 6th - 8thMore details a...  Read More
by Kids Camp Directors
God’s Garden Christmas Pageant
January 23rd, 2024
God’s Garden children did a wonderful storytelling of the birth of Jesus. We had Mary and Joseph, with baby Jesus. The angel Gabriel visited us too. The Three Wise Men came bearing gifts. And three re...  Read More
by Gods Garden
Wesley 2024 Winter Retreat: a Time to Reflect & Reimagine
January 22nd, 2024
All are invited to participate in Wesley UMC’ s 2024 Winter Retreat: a Time to Reflect & Reimagine on Saturday, February 3 at Willow Glen UMC in San Jose. We will spend the day reflecting on the tradi...  Read More
by Wesley UMC
The 2024 Installation of United Women in Faith
January 22nd, 2024
The 2024 Installation of United Women in Faith/UWF Officers and Presentation of the 2024 UWF Special Mission Recognition Awards In the Bible, the Book of Matthew, chapter 22, verses 37-39, we hear Jes...  Read More
by Wesley UWF
Men of Wesley UMC
January 22nd, 2024
Men of Wesley UMC,The Wesley Men organization has been relatively quiet since the pandemic. We did sponsor last year's Easter Breakfast and we are scheduled to do the Easter Breakfast again and the Mo...  Read More
by Wesley Mens
Wesley UMC honored at Yu-Ai Kai Gala
January 22nd, 2024
Saturday, March 16, 4pmat Signia by HiltonThis year 2024, Yu-Ai Kai, our Japantown senior center, celebrates its 50th year! Fifty years of services to our seniors with programs that help them, us, age...  Read More
by Wesley UMC
Consider switching to the digital newsletter
January 22nd, 2024
Have you tried the digital edition of Good News? It comes to your email or you can find it on the Wesley App with links to every article. Good News can be read easily on your computer, your phone, or ...  Read More
by Wesley UMC
AKI MATSURI: WESLEY HOMECOMING 2024
January 22nd, 2024
As the church calendar is being planned for 2024, there is consideration for reestablishing AKI MATSURI, the fall festival.  It will be an opportunity to reconnect with the history and goals of previo...  Read More
by Wesley UMC
Community News 01-25-2024
January 22nd, 2024
San Jose Nihonmachi Outreach Committee (NOC)44th ANNUAL SAN JOSE DAY OF REMEMBRANCEYOUTH ACTIVISM: Building Community February 18, 2024, 5:30 - 7:00 pmSan Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin Annexmore inform...  Read More
by Wesley UMC
Exciting News for the Wesley United Women in Faith
January 22nd, 2024
Exciting News for the Wesley United Women in Faith! An article was submitted by our Wesley UWF and published in the January/February 2024 edition of the National United Women in Faith magazine, “Respo...  Read More
by Wesley UWF
Ozoni Lunch 2024
January 22nd, 2024
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by Wesley UMC
Christmas Eve Hawaiian Style 2023
January 22nd, 2024
This was an evening of highlighting the Birth of Christ with a Hawaiian Focus and featured the Wesley Ukulele Band, led by Tina Urata (far right) and the Choir led by Mark Teagle (speaking). The WUB s...  Read More
by Barbara H.
Christmas Sunday Service and Advent Candlelighting
January 22nd, 2024
The Iceman ComethNo…Not Santa! We were blessed to have Rev. Dick Corson give the Christmas message on Sunday, Dec. 24 AKA “The Iceman” because of his dedicated and caring work every Tuesday during our...  Read More
by Barbara H.
Youth Worship Night 2023
January 22nd, 2024
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by CAF
New Compassion Chair
January 8th, 2024
Compassion Ministries is happy to announce that Clarissa Johnston-Abril is the new Compassion Chair. She brings her years as a member of the Compassion Team as well as her experiences as a teacher and...  Read More
by Compassion Ministry
A Ton of Mochi…A Wesley Tradition
January 8th, 2024
By Barbara Hiura Making mochi requires a village and this year was no different. Our church was alive with activity and very noisy with loud laughte, constant chatter, and “Hiroshima” background music...  Read More
by Barbara H.
A Party of the Season with a Reason
January 8th, 2024
How about this for an idea? Our Wesley member Ann Sifflet hosted a Christmas luncheon and asked her friends to make a donation to Compassion ministries!! Several had already sent checks to the church,...  Read More
by Compassion Ministry
La Posada 2023
January 2nd, 2024
Pastor Gerardo (far left), his parishioners, Mark Teagle, Hector Acuna, Brinn and Sir Henessey, Rev. John, and Bev Acuna. By Barbara HiuraLA POSADA???? What is that? It is a celebration commemorating ...  Read More
by Barbara H.