Posts with the category “newsletter-2025-12-18”

Pastor's Reflection 2025-12-18
December 18th, 2025
“See, I am doing a new thing… now it springs up; do you not perceive it?” — Isaiah 43:19 Happy New Year, Wesley friends! There’s something about turning the page on your calendar to the month of Janua...  Read More
by Rev. John Oda
Rev. John's Christmas Letter 2025
December 18th, 2025
Dear Wesley Church Family,For 2025 Advent, we will journey together through our new Advent Sermon Series entitled “An Advent of Renewal – Slow down, breathe deep, make space for Christ.”At its core, A...  Read More
by Rev. John Oda
A New Face at Wesley, A Historic Legacy: Meet Marjorie Peckham
December 18th, 2025
When most of the 120,000 Japanese Americans who were incarcerated during WWII, returned to the West Coast, many found their homes, farms, and businesses vandalized, rented out, or seized by opportunis...  Read More
by Rev. John Oda
Advent Candlelighting
December 18th, 2025
Lighting the Candle of Hope The Warren Shimonishi Family, Conan and Lori Low and family, read the Scripture and lit the first Advent candle of Hope on Nov. 30. "We will hear about God inviting us into...  Read More
by Barbara H.
Share Our Sustenance Thanksgiving Potluck
December 18th, 2025
The Share Our Sustenance Thanksgiving Potluck is one not to be missed held on Nov. 23. and our Fellowship Hall was full in every aspect. New attendees to Wesley, Kara & Dr. Nate Tanoue and family enjo...  Read More
by Barbara H.
日語ミニストリー Nichigo Ministry 12-18-2025
December 18th, 2025
12月13日(土)は恒例の「クリスマス賛美の集い」でした。遠くはフレスノのUJCC、エルセリトのシカモア組合教会、アラメダのブエナ・ビスタ UMC、そして近くはPeninsula Bible Church、更にウェスレーも含めて5つの教会から合計41名が参加し、皆で主の降誕をお祝いしました。プログラムはオダ先生の開会祈祷で始め、午前中がクリスマス讃美歌。夫々の曲について有志が解説し、次いで足立静子...  Read More
by Mimune T.
Look Our Storage Room Got a Makeover
December 18th, 2025
Our new supply room next to the kitchen got a makeover the week of Nov. 17. We have Byran Longmire and his crew to thank for this fresh updated storage area. You can actually find what you're looking ...  Read More
by Barbara H.
Hanging of the Greens: A Blast
December 18th, 2025
Hanging of the Greens: A Blast!!! On Saturday, December 6, Wesley hosted our annual Hanging of the Greens with the  theme,  “Capture the Wonder of Christmas!”  The evening included delicious food and ...  Read More
by Kiyomi Y.
The Annual Primetimers Christmas Party
December 18th, 2025
What is not to like about the Primetimer Christmas Party.  Not only is it a staple during our holiday season, it is a sought after event.  The food is perhaps the best offerings from the church.  Thes...  Read More
by Barbara H.
Yay Seen in Church
December 18th, 2025
With weeks and months of physical therapy and just a lot of hard work, Rev. Bobbie Corson, who suffered a stroke several months ago, was back in church on Dec. 14 shown here with, her daughter and hus...  Read More
by Barbara H.
Compassion Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
December 18th, 2025
A record number of Compassion Ministry volunteers and donors were honored at the 2025 Compassion Appreciation Dinner, held on Nov. 22. The 83 guests included those who were instrumental in founding Co...  Read More
by Compassion Ministry
Annual Charge Conference
December 18th, 2025
The annual Church Charge Conference which is an annual report on the past year's life of the church was held on Nov. 30 with Rev. Dick Corson presiding and some 60 church members attending.  From left...  Read More
by Barbara H.
Mineta House Open House and Dedication Article
December 18th, 2025
Mineta House Open House and Dedication Article By Rev. John Oda On November 23, 2025, Wesley Church hosted a joyful Open House and Dedication to celebrate the renovations completed at the Mineta House...  Read More
by Rev. John Oda
The Sarah Circle Holiday Party 2025
December 18th, 2025
On December 3rd there was lots of friendly chatter and Christmas cheer throughout the Wesley Fellowship Hall.  It was a joyous celebration of the Wesley United Women in Faith Sarah Circle group comple...  Read More
by Wesley UWF