Posts with the category “newsletter-2025-04-24”

“Forget the former things, do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” – Isaiah...  Read More

      山本先生とご家族が日本に帰国されてから、早くも3年になろうとしています。この間、私たち日語フェローシップは、前回ご紹介した聖書研究会や様々なミニストリなど、独自の活動を続けてきました。中でも最も大切な働きは、やはり毎月第4日曜にチャペルで守る日語礼拝でしょう。      ここで特筆したいことは、この日語礼拝の説教を担ってくださる多くの牧師先生です。近くサンフランシスコからはキリスト合同...  Read More

A new, old church sign graces our Garden parking lot on 6th St. The new cedar shingle roof protects a refurbished sign structure displaying a new United Methodist cross and flame sign face.Our church ...  Read More

Fr. Jon Pedigo, new Executive Director of PACT (People Acting in Community Together) gathered faith leaders from many faiths to participate in the ancient ritual of washing feet. "We celebrate the tra...  Read More

With the shortfall in Second Harvest Deliveries, a couple of members of the Compassion Team are frequenting the open times at Second Harvest to pick up extra food as seen here with from left: Byran Lo...  Read More

In honor of Earth Month this April, you can be a generous donor to Second Harvest!  The Beneficus Foundation has offered a matching gift opportunity. For every dollar you give by April 30 it will be m...  Read More

The songs of Easter rang out on Sunday, April 20 as more than 300 people gathered in worship. The Praise Band led the choruses of "Hallelujah! Your love makes me sing!". The Keiki (kids) from the Wesl...  Read More

After a few days of clouds and cool weather, I was anticipating a cooler Easter Sunday this year. But! We were blessed with sunny skies and beautiful warm weather. During Sunday School, teachers held ...  Read More

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Quiet, reverent, reflective describes Wesley’s Good Friday service held on April 18, where the story and significance of Jesus’ crucifixion and sacrifice for our sins was recounted. We lit lights in a...  Read More

The God's Garden Children greet us with waving pals and open hearts! The God's Garden Children  sang "Hosanna,(Praise Is Rising " with vigor and enthusiasm, all of which is music to God's ears as we r...  Read More

*Note: Barbara Hiura , former assistant editor for Hokubei Mainichi, held the final lent writing workshop on “Writing For God” which focused on the style of writing used among journalists in scripting...  Read More

Last month, God’s Garden teachers did a CPR and First Aid training. Some youth joined us as well. We arrived early Saturday morning and didn’t finish until after lunch. Everyone so graciously gave up ...  Read More

The second Saturday of the month marks the time for Japantown Open Mic Night at Wesley. April 12 had a Chapel with 24 people, great food, fun acts, and much more. Songs, stories, melodica, piano, kara...  Read More

Psalm 118:24 NRSVThis is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. On Sunday Mar. 23 following the worship service, your Wesley UWF served as hosts for Tea Time and created a t...  Read More