2024-02-22 Good News

The Wesley Kids Camp directors are looking for leads for both our elementary and tween programs. Also, if anyone has a special talent that they are willing to share during the morning activities, that would be greatly appreciated. Kids Camp is the week of June 17-21.If you are interested, please reach out to sjwesleykidscamp@gmail.com. ......

Violinist Jeffrey provided beautiful accompaniment to the choral anthem “Let His Love Be Fond in Me” during the service. Jeffrey and Shane Cantanho......

Rose Morita, Hannah Takeuchi, Sumire, Rev. Hajime, Roy Takeuchi, and Florence Oishi Both of our honored guests receive T-shirts reflecting their time spent at Wesley. What a beautiful breakfast spread including Spam Musubi and bacon requested by Rev. Hajime and Sumire. What a beautiful breakfast spread including Spam Musubi and bacon requested by Rev. Hajime and Sumire.......

Wesley All Church Winter Retreat – February 3, 2024 - Reimagining and Renewing - Wesley, like all churches, is grappling with the challenge of remaining relevant especially to younger generations who may perceive traditional religious institutions as outdated or disconnected. Our All Church Winter Retreat continued the process of rebranding and reimagining Wesley’s image, messaging and outreach ef...

In 2018 my daughter and I visited the Art Aquarium Museum Exhibit in Tokyo.  One brochure described it this way, “The Art Aquarium has vibrant and intricately designed fish tanks which showcase a stunning array of colorful fish, illuminated by dynamic lighting and accompanied by ethereal music.” In other words, it ain’t your grandmother’s aquarium!  As soon as you enter you are immersed in a surre...

能登地震募金報告Noto Earthquake Relief Report      先月14日からお願いしていた能登地震の募金は、広くウェスレーの信徒の皆さま、サフラン会、また教会のMissions Committee のご協力を頂き、$4,291.75と日本円で1万円もの金額が集まりました。このお金は山本先生に託し、帰国後、先生から日本基督教団の能登復興支援基金に送ってくださるようお願いしたのですが、先日、先生から以下のような報告が届きました。長文になりますので、ここでは要約してお伝えします。     この度は、今年1月1日に発生した能登大地震のために多額の募金をお送りくださり、心より感謝申し上げます。お預かりした募金は現行の為替レートで換算し、区切りの良い金額64万円として以下の通りお送りいたしました。     １）日本基督教団社会部（30万円）：　能登で被災した日本基督教団（Uni...

MakizushiAkiko Buchanan (head cook), Setsuko Lebu, Judie Kanemoto, Doris Tabuchi, Ellen Tsuchiya, Terri Koike, Misako Ogi (not shown) cooked eggs.......

On Fri, Feb 9, youth gathered for our Valentine's Day party and game night. Parents dropped off their children for some games and activities, while they enjoyed a night out for Valentine's Day. God's Garden children had some fun Valentine's day themed activities, including cookie decorating and a very fun Bingo game! CAF/MYF youth played some board games and hooked up their Nintendo Switches to th...

As our own Rev. John Oda began the 44th annual Japantown Day of Remembrance with an Aspiration, hundreds gathered in the Annex at the Buddhist Church to take part. San Jose State University was represented by speakers Dr. Yvonne Kwan, professor of Asian Studies, and former Student Body President and activist Nina Chuang. Wesley member Alice Hikido was among those lighting candles to remember those...

Children and Youth Ministries are collecting non-chocolate candyand small toys to fill Easter eggs for our annual egg hunt.Please bring any donations on March 3rd and 10th. For more info, contact Hatty Lin at godsgarden@wesleysj.net.......

Wesley’s Ash Wednesday service was led by Revs. Dick and Bobbie Corson with words of invitation, healing and prayer. The 50 or so congregants awere announted with ash and oil and a sign that we are God’s people and witnesses to Jesus’ last days.......

Challenged by our District Superintendent Rev. Samuel Hong, Wesley members stepped up with a non-perishable food drive on Sunday, February 11. Members brought in 297.6 pounds of food which will be used by our Compassion Ministries Food Distribution. Thank you to everyone who donated!......

PICO California, the parent organization of local community organizing group PACT (People Acting in Community Together), is forming a new state-wide Leadership Council. Our own Mark Teagle, along with his PACT Board Co-Chair Aurora Solis, have been named to this new body. The Leadership Council will meet to set the state-wide agenda and organizing priorities for the 9 member federations of PICO. T...

Dress a Girl Around the World Update at Wesley UMC:   Feb. 4, 2024Making a Difference One Dress at a Time     “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.  In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.”    Prov.  3:5-6 Over the past 7 months, nine of our Wesley UWF members have been quietly sewing dresses for the Dress a Girl Around t...