Posts with the category “newsletter-2026-06-25”

日語ミニストリー Nichigo Ministry 2026-06-25
June 25th, 2026
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...  Read More
by Mimune T.
Seeking Donations for Golf Tournament Silent Auction
June 25th, 2026
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 “sh...  Read More
by Hikaru Bakoshi
Wesley UMC’s Golf Tournament To Be Held In Memory of Ron Ogi
June 25th, 2026
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 committ...  Read More
by Hikaru Bakoshi
Pastor's Reflection 2026-06-25
June 25th, 2026
“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...  Read More
by Hikaru Bakoshi
Summer Singers grace worship
June 25th, 2026
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 ...  Read More
by Mark Teagle
Virginia’s Take Away from the Prophet Jonah
June 25th, 2026
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 ...  Read More
by Virginia B.
WUB Plays at SF’s Soy and Tofu Festival
June 25th, 2026
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: Barbar...  Read More
by Barbara H.
Kids Camp thank yous
June 25th, 2026
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 ...  Read More
by Hikaru Bakoshi
Let’s Hear It for UWF’s Annual Rummage Sale Wooo-Hoo
June 25th, 2026
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...  Read More
by Barbara H.
Wesley UWF Rummage Sale 2026
June 25th, 2026
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:*O...  Read More
by Mary H.
Rev. Shijung Shim Delivers
June 25th, 2026
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 willingne...  Read More
by Barbara H.
Memorial Day at Oak Hill
June 25th, 2026
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...  Read More
by Mark Teagle
Wesley Honors High School and College Graduates
June 25th, 2026
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 ...  Read More
by Barbara H.
Stage Extension installed
June 25th, 2026
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 additio...  Read More
by Mark Teagle
Wesley serving our neighbors
June 25th, 2026
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 Distr...  Read More
by Mark Teagle