Posts with the category “newsletter-2023-12-14”

Rev. John OdaHappy New Year!As I pen this reflection, the journey of 2023 will soon be part of our history, and the dawn of 2024 summons us with promises of new beginnings, fresh opportunities, and un...  Read More

It is already December and the holidays are upon us. Umbrella Ministry visited some of our dear Wesley members this past Saturday. A warm thank you to Rev. Bobbie Corson, Rev. John, Mary and Dale Sasa...  Read More

Thank you to all members who contributed to this year’s Stewardship Campaign! The Stewardship Campaign plays a critical role in funding the church’s operating budget, as around 80% of this budget is t...  Read More

      2023年ももうすぐ終わり、2024年が目前に迫っています。この一年が長かったと思われる方、短かったと思われる方、夫々でしょうが、皆さまにとって意義深い年であったことを願っております。      今年最後のニュースレターという事で、今回は固い話はさておき、私たちのこの一年の活動を振り返ってみたいと思います。まず日語礼拝ですが、今年も毎月第4週に守ることができました。松下道成牧師（1月）...  Read More

What an early Christmas Gift to our Wesley church members as the Wesley Jazz Band performed holiday music for us. The brass section featured solos by Duane Takahashi, Michael Yoshihara, and Len Fujita...  Read More

Look at this beautiful spread which included baked ham, healthy salads, rice dishes, baked squash, sautéed Chinese brocolli, sushi, chicken daikon soup, etc. here dominated by Kazuko, Kelli and Richar...  Read More

The Amanda Halbakken family, her mother and her children, were on hand to light the Peace candle of Advent.In part, they read the importance of peace. “We are the ones who are now called to stand as a...  Read More

Jim and Pat Higuchi lit the candle of Hope kicking off the first week of Advent on Dec. 3. Our church focus this Advent season is on community and to that end, Pat in the photo below, read Psalm 122:1...  Read More

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SAN JOSE— With a sigh of relief, finally the Wesley Primetimers were able to have a face-to-face gathering after three years of COVID restrictions. Being a senior group with imuno-compromising condit...  Read More

On Saturday, December 2, Wesley hosted our annual Hanging of the Greens with the theme, “Be the Light Help Spread Hope, Love, Joy, and Peace” The evening included delicious food, and festive music was...  Read More

On November 19, Wesley celebrated our Thanksgiving Share Our Substance or S.O.S. potluck lunch co-hosted by Compassion Ministry and Mission Committees. This year thirty roasted chickens were donated b...  Read More

On Tuesday Nov. 14, Compassion Food Distribution volunteers were surprised by a huge homemade lunch! Grant School Moms, under the direction of Grant Elementary School Family Liaison Lilian Flores, pre...  Read More

On Sunday Nov. 19, Boy Scout Troop 201 under the direction of Scoutmaster Tom Oda and Supermom Lynn Luong collected an amazing amount of non-perishable food and warm jackets! These much needed items w...  Read More

Dear Wesley Community,Greetings in the name of Christ! As we approach the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, I am filled with gratitude and warmth for each and every one of you. The Christmas s...  Read More

The 2023 San Jose Japantown Curry Cook Off (CCO), held on November 18th, was a huge success. The 2023 Japantown Curry Cook Off was co-sponsored by the San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin and Wesley Unit...  Read More