Posts with the category “newsletter-2024-02-22”

Volunteer For Kids Camp
February 21st, 2024
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...  Read More
by Kids Camp Directors
Special Music - January 28, 2024
February 20th, 2024
Violinist Jeffrey provided beautiful accompaniment to the choral anthem “Let His Love Be Fond in Me” during the service. Jeffrey and Shane Cantanho......  Read More
by Hikaru Bakoshi
Breakfast with Rev. Hajime & Sumire
February 20th, 2024
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...  Read More
by Barbara H.
Wesley All Church Winter Retreat
February 20th, 2024
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 ...  Read More
by Rev. John Oda
Pastor's Reflection 2024-02-22
February 20th, 2024
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 stun...  Read More
by Rev. John Oda
能登地震募金報告 Noto Earthquake Relief Report
February 20th, 2024
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...  Read More
by Nichigo Fellowship
Makizushi
February 19th, 2024
MakizushiAkiko Buchanan (head cook), Setsuko Lebu, Judie Kanemoto, Doris Tabuchi, Ellen Tsuchiya, Terri Koike, Misako Ogi (not shown) cooked eggs.......  Read More
by Hikaru Bakoshi
Children & Youth Valentines Day Party
February 19th, 2024
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 ...  Read More
by Hikaru Bakoshi
Day of Remembrance 2024
February 19th, 2024
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 repres...  Read More
by Mark Teagle
Collecting Donations for Easter Egg Hunt
February 19th, 2024
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 Hatt...  Read More
by Gods Garden
Somber Ash Wednesday
February 19th, 2024
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 Go...  Read More
by Barbara H.
Super Bowl Challenge: Sacking Hunger
February 16th, 2024
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 use...  Read More
by Mark Teagle
PICO California forms a statewide Leadership Council
February 16th, 2024
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...  Read More
by Mark Teagle
Dress a Girl Around the World Update at Wesley UMC
February 16th, 2024
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...  Read More
by Wesley UWF