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This is a new three year program for those youth entering into grades 6-8. They will meet on Sundays during the Sunday School hour to explore what it means to be a United Methodist, what United Methodist’s believe and more. This is an opportunity for our younger youth to ask the tough questions in a safe environment. The program is preparatory for Confirmation and will include bible study, service projects and participating and assisting in worship. Contact Sharon Kinoshita for more information.
For those in their thirtys and fortys seeking a spiritually oriented fellowship group.
For more information contact Pastor Becky (South bay) or Ken Ho (West LA)
Tuesday Morning Women's Bible Study
Tuesdays at 10-11:30am, meets in the Learning Center Gallery
(behind the Church, back of the parsonage). The women take turns leading the class using the Adult
Bible Study series on “Leaders
in the Covenant Community”. Please contact Diane Yamagata
for more information.
Tuesday
Men’s Group
A new study on the Book of Acts begins in September. The men take turns
leading the class using a study guide. The group usually meets in the
Learning Center (back of the parsonage behind the Church). All men are
welcome. Please contact Fred Hifumi for more information.
September 2,9,16,23,30 @ 10:00 am – 11:15am Offering Ourselves to God
JoAnn Evans Miller, editor of Alive Now says, “In the
Biblical record, God has called to us to enter into a loving relationship
not only with the Divine but also with each other. For the most part,
it is left up to us, the individual, to choose how to respond. .. choose
we must. As we live our lives, we discover that offering ourselves to
God involves not just a one-time decision.. but a lifetime of choices
that affect ourselves and those around us.” Join us for informal discussion
on how we can offer ourselves to God. A study guide is available. See
Rev. Gail for details. Class location currently varies by week.
Thursday Bible Class
September 3,10,17,24 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Gospel of John
“Follow me,” says Jesus to his disciples – and to us. Hear and respond
to this invitation by engaging John’s story of the Good News. No textbook,
but weekly reading assignments will be given. See Rev. Gail for details.
Class location currently varies by week..
Sunday Morning Prayer Group
Meets Sunday mornings from 11:00 - 11:45AM.
We believe in prayer and want to rekindle and strengthen our relationship
with God. Come pray with us as we learn to speak to God from our heart
and spirit. Led by Kay Yang.
UMW (United Methodist Women)
Circle I - Mainly a Japanese speaking group of all ages.
Circle II - Mainly second generation Nissei's, now retirement age.
Circle III - A combination of Nissei's and third generation, Sansei's.
Most have grown children.
Main activities are:
Holiday(s) Boutique - Oct/Nov on even years
For Middle School and High School Students.
Some of the activitie include: Sponsoring Community Easter Egg Hunt at Stoner Park, Halloween party at Church, working the Drink and Hot Dog booth at the Annual Ohana Celebration (aka Bazaar).
Fats Tuesday Mens Group
Meets once a month on the 3rd Tuesday for breakfast and fellowship at
Carrow's on Ocean Park, Santa Monica. Join the men of the Church for breakfast,
fellowship and discussion.
Vacation Bible School 2009 - AUGUST 17-21, 2009 (M-F 4-7PM)
In summer 2009, the theme is: Son Harvets. We will explore how
we serve one another, our families and friends, our neighbors, our community
and more. We will enjoy daily Bible stories,
songs, crafts and more. The week-long program is for pre-school
and elementary school children. If you
have any questions, please contact Jeri Okamoto Floyd at jerifloyd@ca.rr.com
or (310) 234-8551.