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West L.A. Connections Page 1 April 2017 W W e e s s t t L L . . A A . . C C o o n n n n e e c c t t i i o o n n s s A Monthly Publication of the West Los Angeles United Methodist Church April 2017 West Los Angeles United Methodist Church 1913 Purdue Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90025 Phone: 310-479-1379 Email: [email protected] Website: www.wlaumc.com Sunday Worship Services 9:30 AM English Language Worship Nursery and Sunday School 10:30 AM Fellowship Time for both congregations 11:00 AM Japanese Language Worship Church Office Hours MondayFriday, 9 AM to 2 PM Pastors' Office Hours Rev. Gary: Tues-Fri, 9 AM to 2 PM Rev. Janet: Tues-Fri, 9 AM to 2 PM Rev. Becky: Sat, 10 AM to 12 PM Staff Rev. Gary Oba, Senior Pastor [email protected] Rev. Janet Cromwell, Associate Pastor [email protected] Rev. Rebecca Hirata, Local Pastor Japanese Language Ministry [email protected] Midori Tashiro, Administrative Assistant and Newsletter Coordinator [email protected] Our Mission Statement Our Mission is to promote spiritual growth - Building a community of faith and making disciples of Christ by reaching out with compassion, forgiveness and love. At West LA UMC, building a community of faith is what we are about. And the curtain was torn Holy Week is the most sacred time in the Christian year as we witness Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, last supper with his disciples, agonizing prayers in the garden, betrayal, trials, and crucifixion before his miraculous resurrection on Easter morning. During the 9:30 worship service on Palm Sunday, April 9, four persons will present a dramatic reading of these significant events in Jesus’ final days. Although much of the story is riddled with pain and sadness, there is one, seemingly odd, line that offers listeners tremendous hope. It is… “And the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom.” You see, the holy temple in Jerusalem was divided into three chambers: a large courtyard where ordinary people could enter, an indoor lobby where only priests could enter and, finally, the Holy Room where only the High Priest could enter. The Holy Room contained the sacred ark of the covenant and was separated from the indoor lobby by a huge, thick curtain, perhaps as high as 60’. Once each year, the High Priest would pass through the curtain into the Holy Room to enter into God’s presence to make a sacrifice on behalf of all of the people’s sins. Scripture describes that at the moment that Jesus died on the cross, the temple curtain was torn in two from top to bottom. The huge curtain that blocked people’s direct access to God’s presence was torn open! By tearing through that barrier, everyone now has access to God’s grace and mercy! Similarly, we no longer need anyone to sacrifice to God on our behalf. Jesus’ death on the cross was sufficient for us to ask God to be forgiven our sins. Finally, the symbol of the curtain being torn from top to bottom is understood to mean that God ripped the curtain, not humans. God initiated the opportunity for all people to enter into God’s holy presence. Everyone can come directly to God, not just a chosen few. As you listen to the passion story unfold, listen for this important line because it encapsulates God’s amazing grace and open embrace to all people to enter into God’s holy presence. See you in Church, Rev. Janet Where N Nurturing E Empowerment W Welcoming S Service Happens!

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West L.A. Connections Page 1 April 2017

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A Monthly Publication of the West Los Angeles United Methodist Church April 2017

West Los Angeles

United Methodist Church 1913 Purdue Avenue

Los Angeles, CA 90025

Phone: 310-479-1379

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.wlaumc.com

Sunday Worship Services 9:30 AM

English Language Worship

Nursery and Sunday School

10:30 AM Fellowship Time for both congregations

11:00 AM

Japanese Language Worship

Church Office Hours Monday–Friday, 9 AM to 2 PM

Pastors' Office Hours Rev. Gary: Tues-Fri, 9 AM to 2 PM

Rev. Janet: Tues-Fri, 9 AM to 2 PM

Rev. Becky: Sat, 10 AM to 12 PM

Staff Rev. Gary Oba, Senior Pastor

[email protected]

Rev. Janet Cromwell, Associate Pastor

[email protected]

Rev. Rebecca Hirata, Local Pastor

Japanese Language Ministry

[email protected]

Midori Tashiro,

Administrative Assistant and

Newsletter Coordinator

[email protected]

Our Mission Statement

Our Mission is to promote spiritual

growth - Building a community of

faith and making disciples of Christ

by reaching out with compassion,

forgiveness and love. At West LA

UMC, building a community of faith is

what we are about.

And the curtain was torn

Holy Week is the most sacred time in the Christian year as we

witness Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, last supper with his

disciples, agonizing prayers in the garden, betrayal, trials, and

crucifixion before his miraculous resurrection on Easter morning.

During the 9:30 worship service on Palm Sunday, April 9, four

persons will present a dramatic reading of these significant events in

Jesus’ final days. Although much of the story is riddled with pain

and sadness, there is one, seemingly odd, line that offers listeners

tremendous hope. It is…

“And the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom.”

You see, the holy temple in Jerusalem was divided into three

chambers: a large courtyard where ordinary people could enter, an

indoor lobby where only priests could enter and, finally, the Holy

Room where only the High Priest could enter. The Holy Room

contained the sacred ark of the covenant and was separated from the

indoor lobby by a huge, thick curtain, perhaps as high as 60’. Once

each year, the High Priest would pass through the curtain into the

Holy Room to enter into God’s presence to make a sacrifice on

behalf of all of the people’s sins.

Scripture describes that at the moment that Jesus died on the cross,

the temple curtain was torn in two from top to bottom. The huge

curtain that blocked people’s direct access to God’s presence was

torn open! By tearing through that barrier, everyone now has access

to God’s grace and mercy!

Similarly, we no longer need anyone to sacrifice to God on our

behalf. Jesus’ death on the cross was sufficient for us to ask God to

be forgiven our sins.

Finally, the symbol of the curtain being torn from top to bottom is

understood to mean that God ripped the curtain, not humans. God

initiated the opportunity for all people to enter into God’s holy

presence. Everyone can come directly to God, not just a chosen few.

As you listen to the passion story unfold, listen for this important

line because it encapsulates God’s amazing grace and open embrace

to all people to enter into God’s holy presence.

See you in Church,

Rev. Janet

WWhheerree NNuurrttuurriinngg EEmmppoowweerrmmeenntt WWeellccoommiinngg SSeerrvviiccee HHaappppeennss!!

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Prayers Connecting and Nurturing through Prayer

As a community of faith, we support one another through prayer. Please include the following persons

in your prayers. We give thanks to God and rejoice for:

(Please see church office for prayer list)

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Narrative Lectionary Readings for April

The following readings serve as the foundation for the Sunday morning 9:30 Worship Service. By reading these scripture lessons during the week, you can prepare your heart and mind for Sunday worship.

April 2 Luke 18:31-19,10

April 9 Luke 19:29-44

April 14 Good Friday

Luke 22:1-27/Luke 23:32-47

April 16 Easter

Luke 24:1-12

April 23 Luke 24:13-35

April 30 Acts 6:1-7:2a, 44-60

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Worship & Studies Growing in Faith through Worship and Study

9:30 AM Worship Services in April Bring your family and friends to worship and fellowship on Sunday mornings.

April 2 – 5th Sunday in Lent Rev. Gary Oba preaching. Text: Luke 18:31-19:10 Theme: In spite of opposition, Jesus made it a priority to find and save the lost. Rev. Janet Cromwell giving children’s message.

April 9 – 6th Sunday in Lent Palm/Passion Sunday A Reader’s Theater presentation of the Passion Story Text: Luke 19:29-44

April 14 – Good Friday Services at 12:00 Noon and 7:30 PM. The pastors will lead a service of scripture readings and hymns at12:00 Noon. The choir will present the Passion Story through a musical cantata at the evening service at 7:30 PM.

April 16 – Easter Sunday Rev. Gary Oba preaching. Text: Luke 24:1-12 Theme: From the ashes of death, God is able to raise up new life. Rev. Janet Cromwell giving children’s message.

April 23 – 2nd Sunday of Easter/Festival of God’s Creation Rev. Gary Oba, preaching. Text: Luke 24:13-35 Theme: In ways we cannot fully explain, the risen Christ will appear to shore up our sagging faith. Rev. Janet Cromwell giving children’s message.

April 30 – 3rd Sunday of Easter Guest Preacher preaching. Text: Luke 24:1-12 Theme: The movement of the Spirit has always met with opposition. Special Guest giving children’s message.

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75th Anniversary of the Internment Order In remembrance of the 75th anniversary of the President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s signing of Executive Order 9066 that forced 120,000 Japanese immigrants and Japanese-Americans into internment camps, please take a moment to view the historic photos on the south wall of the sanctuary.

Sunday School and Bible Studies

Children and Youth Sunday School

God calls us to grow in faith and knowledge. Children and youth are encouraged to come each Sunday to learn about God’s love and Jesus’ ministry, and to have fun and make new friends.

Birth to 3 Nursery (Next to sanctuary) 3 & 4 Year Olds Cool Kids Room 1 K to Grade 3 Explorer Room 3 Grades 4-8 Trekker Room 2 Grades 9-12 Youth Room 8 (Second floor)

Tuesday Night Bible Study Tuesdays, 7:30 PM, Learning Center.

Lenny Gill is leading a study on Acts using the New Testament N.T. Wright Study Guide. New participants are always welcome.

“Alive Now” Study Group Wednesdays, 9:30-10:30 AM in Room 2.

The Wednesday morning study group uses the Narrative Lectionary Readings (found on page 2) as the basis of their weekly discussion. The members enjoy fellowship as they study the scripture lessons. Please see Rev. Gary for more information. New members are always welcome. No class April 5 and April 26.

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Lay Servant Ministries Spring 2017 Classes Monday nights, April 17-May 15, 2017, 6:30-9:30 PM.

The West District Lay Servant Ministries is offering three classes this spring at the Santa Monica First UMC, 1008 11th St., Santa Monica CA: The Basic Class, You Can Preach and Dancing with Words. Early registration until April 1 is $40. For more details and information, see brochures on Narthex table or contact the church office.

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Easter Lily Orders

You may order Easter Lilies through Sunday, April 9 in preparation for Easter on April 16. Order forms are available in the Social Hall. Please contact Kazie Kame with any questions. In addition to purchasing Easter Lilies, you are invited to bring flowers from your garden for the Flower Cross on Easter morning.

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Children, Youth, and Intergenerational Ministries Inspiring the next generation of passionate followers of Jesus Christ.

Ohana: Families with Young Children Saturday, April 8, 10:00 AM

Families with young children are invited to the April Ohana gathering to hear the father/daughter team of George Kikuta and Susanne (Kikuta) Nagata share their personal passions and learn from their expertise.

George and Keiko Kikuta have been active members of WLAUMC for over 35 years. George was born in Los Angeles and then moved to Japan from Manzanar/Tulelake in 1945. He returned to LA in 1959. His professional career was as CPA at an international accounting and consulting firm. After retirement, he worked as a consultant for ten more years. George took up Tai Chi practice at age 66 to rebuild his aging body. In 2011, he started twice-weekly Tai Chi class for church members and their friends. George will talk about his Tai Chi practice and lead the adults in a Tai Chi exercise.

Susanne Nagata was raised at WLAUMC, participated in the youth group, and joined the church in 2016. She received her BA in History from UC Berkeley. Susanne is a second grade school teacher and one of the teachers in our 3-4 year-old Sunday School Class. She is married to Ryan Nagata and they have a three-year-old daughter, Penny. Susanne will talk about teaching empathy and lead a discussion.

The day includes a lesson and playtime for children, and a potluck lunch. This month, please RSVP to Rev. Janet Cromwell by April 2 so that childcare can be arranged.

Intergenerational Ohana 2.0 with presenter Grace Seto on March 11.

Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 15, 10:00 AM, Stoner Park, 1835 Stoner Ave.

Church and community members will enjoy games, crafts, a huge egg hunt, and hot dog lunch. This is a joint venture of West LA UMC with LA Parks and Recreation.

On the day of the Egg Hunt, church volunteers arrive at 9:00 AM at the Park to welcome guests and set up. It is good to have many adults as possible at the event for security and to help. Volunteers are encouraged to wear their purple WLAUMC T-shirts. If you can volunteer and/or donate candies and prizes for the games, please contact David and Emily Cook.

Stoner Park is located at 1835 Stoner Avenue, between Missouri and Nebraska in West Los Angeles, just a few blocks west of the church.

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Vacation Bible School July 10-14 at West LA UMC

Join the fun this summer at Vacation Bible School for children Age 3 thru entering 5th Grade in the Fall. Registration materials are now available online and in the church office. The Early Bird discount fee runs through May 28.

Youth Assistants are students entering 6th-12th Grade in the Fall. They help with crafts, science, in classrooms, and with food prep.

Many adult volunteers are needed to prepare snacks and lunch, guard the gate, help in the Quiet Room, and more.

Please contact Ms. Jeri Okamoto or Rev. Janet Cromwell to volunteer this summer.

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Asian American Summer Camp July 23-28, Camp Lodestar

Information and registration materials can be found at http://njaumc.org/asiancamp/.

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Upcoming Events Learning, Fellowship, Serving, and Fun

Keiro Classes: Recent & Up-Coming

iPad class on February 21.

Congratulations to the graduates of the 6-week iPad class presented by John Nakaki and Heather Harada of Keiro. This free and popular class provided a chance for all persons, from beginners to advanced, to brush up on their computer skills.

The next Keiro class series will be AARP Smart Driver. This two-day course will be held on Tuesday, May 2 and Friday, May 5, from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM in the Learning Center. Take the class and receive a discount on your auto insurance! Pre-registration is required. Register by contacting Kanako Fukuyama at 213.873.5709 or email [email protected].

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Library Open for Borrowing & Browsing Sunday, April 2, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Learning Center 2nd Floor

The library acknowledges the gifts from the following people: Jeri Okamoto, Fumi Tsuruda, Sets Yamashita and Harriet Woo. Harriet donated Richard Cahan’s Un-American: The Incarceration of Japanese Americans During World War II with images by Dorothea Lange, Ansel Adams and other government photographers. This is an important addition to our Asian Experience collection. Thanks to those who present gifts and to the volunteers of the Library Committee.

Jean Dote, Library Committee

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Wesley Foundation Spring Gala Sunday, April 23, 1:00-3:00, 580 Café near UCLA

The Campus Ministry is hosting their annual Spring Gala with music, dance performances, poetry readings, and Silent Auction to raise funds for student programs. It will be held at the newly renovated and expanded 580 Café, located at 580 Hilgard Avenue.

The program is free and all are encouraged to attend to support Deaconess Jeanne Roe Smith and her ministry.

Japanese Film Night “Wood Job!” “Uddo Jobu!”

Friday, April 28, 7:30 PM Sanctuary

Filmmaker, Shonobu Yagushi’s award-winning latest comedy “Wood Job!” takes us into the world of Japan’s Agricultural and Forestry Service. “Wood Job!” is a good-natured, feel-good tale about a geeky city boy who enrolls in a forestry program after failing his university entrance exams and being dumped by his girlfriend. Aside from the comedy fare and scenery of Japan’s Mie Prefecture, the film expresses an appreciation for a rural way of life, respect for nature and responsible management of Japan’s resources.

Japanese Film Night is free and open to the public. Please gather your family and friends and come.

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Dedication of the Venice Japanese American Memorial Monument Thursday, April 27, 2017, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

The dedication of a granite monument marking the location where 1,000 persons of Japanese ancestry from Venice, Santa Monica and Malibu gathered to be transported to Manzanar concentration camp, will take place on the northwest corner of Venice and Lincoln Blvd. on April 27, beginning at 10:00 AM. The monument is a reminder of the injustice perpetrated against people of Japanese ancestry as a result of Executive Order 9066. Keynote speaker will be former California State Assemblyman, Warren Furutani.

Following the dedication, a fundraiser at Hama Sushi Restaurant, 231 Windward Avenue will be held at both lunch and dinner times. Bento lunches are available on a limited basis and must be pre-ordered by April 24.

For more information visit: www.venicejamm.org.

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Run for Hope On Sunday, April 30, the annual Run for Hope will take place in West LA, closing several streets near the church during the morning. The best way to get to the church is to travel on Santa Monica, turning south on Butler, left on Iowa, and right on Purdue.

For info: runforhope.rallybound.org/Static/About-Us.

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United Methodist Women Learning, Fellowship, and Service

UMW PATH Report

Our chefs: Diane, Michi, Eleanor, Kuni, Grace, Lois & Keiko.

Our servers: Eleanor, Otto, Michi, Lois, Keiko and Kuni.

On the afternoon of Monday, March 13, eight UMW members, led by co-chairs Lois Tateishi and Kuni Ishiwada, prepared a dinner of Japanese pork curry, rice, salad and desserts for the Cotner Avenue PATH. Chef Kuni lead the curry cooking and shared tips, while the rest chopped onions, carrots, garlic and potatoes, and made the salad.

Dinner was delivered and served by 6:00 PM and enjoyed by about twenty PATH residents. Thank you Diane Yamagata, Michi Matsuda, Eleanor Nakano, Kuni Ishiwada, Grace Seto, Lois Tateishi, Keiko Kikuta, Jeri Okamoto, and honorary member Otto Nakano, for your hard work.

As a reminder, the Social Action Committee is continuing to accept volunteers to participate in dinner preparation and service for PATH in 2017.

The dinners will be the second Monday of each odd month (March, May, July, September, etc.) at the PATH transitional housing facility assisting veterans at 2346 Cotner Avenue, West LA. The months of May, July, September and November are still open. Please contact Scott Nakaatari ([email protected]) if you are interested in either cooking or serving a meal at PATH.

UMW 80+! Group

Tuesday, March 7, 11:00 AM, Aki Restaurant

80+! is a group of WLA United Methodist Women that meet at Aki Restaurant on the first Tuesday of each month. This is a wonderful way to "stay connected" with friends. The group welcomes all women who are 80 and older to the luncheons.

The participants enjoy great fellowship, much laughter, hearty lunches, fine service, and updates on UMW activities. For more information, please contact Aya Sase or Sets Yamashita, 80+ Coordinators.

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Holiday Boutique Donations

UMW members have voted and the UMW Board and Holiday Boutique Committee have designated the following mission projects to receive donations from the proceeds of the 2016 Holiday Boutique. Each group will receive $2,000.00 for their work:

ASIAN PACIFIC WOMEN'S CENTER (dedicated to providing a safe haven and support services for women and children who are survivors of domestic violence)

DAVID AND MARGARET YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES CENTER (provides support services to children in the foster system and those transitioning out of the foster system)

ISHINOMAKI CHRISTIAN CENTER BUILDING FUND (area of devastating 2011 earthquake and tsunami)

WESLEY FOUNDATION SERVING UCLA (serving low-income and homeless students)

Additional donations will be announced at a later time as needs arise.

The UMW membership thanks all who participated in our Holiday Boutique and made these donations possible.

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Candy Donations Welcome

As the youth group and other volunteers plan the annual Community Easter Egg Hunt at Stoner Park on April 15, they welcome your donations of individually wrapped hard candies. You can bring your candy donations to the Youth Room marked “Egg Hunt.”

The youth will finish filling plastic eggs on April 2 and 9. If you would like to donate supplies and/or volunteer at the Egg Hunt, please notify Dave and Emily Cook.

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Special Offerings Giving to God through our Tithes and Offerings

Thank you for your generosity Special Offerings

(Please contact church office for list of offerings)

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Tithes and Offerings

The church’s many ministries depend on the generous gifts, pledges, special offerings, and bequests of members and friends. As you are able, please consider increasing your donations to the church so that our vital ministries within and beyond our congregation can continue.

If you have questions about making an on-line contribution or set-up a regular on-line pledge, please contact Harriet Woo, Pledge Coordinator.

Memorial Offerings

Altar Flowers in March

In Commemoration of the 6 year anniversary of the 2011 Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Nichigo congregation

In Memory of Chiyo Okamoto Jeri Okamoto

In Memory of Hide & Takako Setoguchi Yosh & Toshie Setoguchi

In Memory of Yo Tsuruda Gwen Nagata

Chancel Flowers in March

In honor of Frank Fukuhara’s 102nd birthday Jeanni Kazahaya

New West LA UMC T-shirts

It’s time to update your wardrobe with a new West LA UMC T-shirt, sweatshirt, and apron!

Each item features a sharp new church emblem.

All sizes are available in high quality purple T-shirts. The women's T-shirts feature a V-neck! You can see T-shirt samples at church.

The purple apron has pockets and the West LA UMC logo located top and center.

Orders will be taken through April 2 so they may be worn at the Easter Egg Hunt on April 15. Prices can be found on the Order Form at church or on-line.

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Japanese Ministry Praising and Serving God Together

「主は移民者を守られる」

今年になり、アメリカ移民社会は大変である。

もう 2 度、日本国大使館より渡航に注意する

ようにと通知が来た。ちょうど、私達は移民

して来て 5 年目の時、やっと生活が落ち着い

たなと思え、主の恵みを覚えた。そして、今

年は 10 年目だから、主に守られた事を感謝

したいと思っていた矢先である。

この移民生活の格闘は移民者でしか理解出来

ないであろう。言葉の壁と文化の壁以上に、

生活での不便や差別を経験して、神様に守ら

れ生きるのである。ビザが切れるかもしれな

いという不安との戦い。仕事が与えるかどう

か、悩む日々。弱く力がないから、無視され

る事もしばしば。ただ、主が引き上げて下さ

る恵みと憐れみが頼りである。「幸いなこと

よ。すべ主に身を避ける人は。」(詩編 2:12)

主は患難からの避け所、悲しみの隠れ家、ス

トレスの癒しの砦。私は非難の矢を防ぐ大盾、

救いの兜を用意してくれる素晴らしい神様を

知っている。教会に来て主を礼拝する事は特

別である。主は私達を守られるお方であるか

ら、移民者として日々生活が守られていると

自覚し感謝したいと思う。

さあ、弱い者よ、主を望め!死に勝利された

主が共におられる。

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Happy Birthday Rev. Becky!

Rev. Becky did not eat the entire cake herself.

Twice this year, we were already told to be very careful of traveling overseas by Japanese Embassy. (Japanese government provides warnings for Issei immigrants in timely manner). We understood the serious problem that immigrants are facing now.

About 10 years ago, Yoshi and I moved from Kyoto, Japan. I still remember it took 5 years until we really could call LA home. It was not easy to adjust. Probably, the struggles of immigrants are not limited to the language problem & the cultural differences. We constantly experience many challenging moments being socially and economically weak. Often, we were reminded of our humble status by people or circumstances. So, daily, I, as an immigrant, learned to depend on God’s mercy and grace. But, I am lucky. My Father is Big! “Blessed are all who take refuge in him” (Psalm 2:12). The Lord is my refugees in trouble.

He is my hiding place in sorrow. He is my healer in stress. He is my shield from criticism and saves me. Because He protects me, I could live as an immigrant daily.

As the Easter celebration approaches, I am grateful that we worship the Risen Christ who takes away all our sins. Even though we are weak and poor, He is strong and rich!

平田 Rev. Becky Hirata

日本語部カレンダー

4/2 11:00 礼拝

12:00 フェローシップタイム

4/9 11:00 礼拝、中島師ゲスト

12:00 フェローシップタイム

4/14 12:00&7:30 受難礼拝

4/16 11:00 復活祭礼拝

12:00 イースター愛餐会

4/23 11:00 礼拝

12:00 フェローシップタイム

12:15 聖書勉強

4/30 11:00 礼拝、井上薫師ゲスト

12:00 愛餐会

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April 2017 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 9:50 UCLA Dance

2 Family Worship 9:30 English Service 10:30 Children’s Choir 11:00 Japanese Service 11:00 Bell choir Church library open

3 6:30 Kelton AA

4 11:00 UMW 80+ Women’s Luncheon 7:30 Bible Study

5 No Alive Now Study 10:30 Tai Chi 7:00 Lenten Study

6 9:30 Prayer ministry 10:30 Tai Chi 7:00 Choir Rehearsal

7 8 9:50 UCLA Dance 10:00 Ohana Families with Young Children

9 Palm Sunday 9:30 English Service 10:30 Children’s Choir 11:00 Japanese Service 11:00 Bell choir 11:15 Scholarship Com.

10 May Newsletter articles due

6:30 Kelton AA

11 7:30 Bible Study

12 9:30 Alive Now Study 10:30 Tai Chi 7:00 Lenten Study

13 9:30 Prayer ministry 10:30 Tai Chi 7:00 Choir Rehearsal 7:30 Nichigo Study

14 Good Friday

12:00 Good Friday Service 7:30 Good Friday Service

15 Holy Saturday 9:00 Altar Guild Set-up 9:50 UCLA Dance

9:00 Set-up at Park 10:00 Community & Church Easter Egg Hunt at Stoner Park

16 Easter Day 9:30 English Service 10:30 Children’s Choir 11:00 Japanese Service 12:00 Japanese Potluck

17 Office closed 6:30 Kelton AA

18 7:30 Bible Study

19 9:30 Alive Now Study 10:30 Tai Chi

20 9:30 Prayer ministry 10:30 Tai Chi 7:00 Choir Rehearsal

21 9:30 UMW Gal Friday Circle Meeting & Lunch

22 Earth Day 9:00 Ad Council Meeting 9:50 UCLA Dance

23 9:30 English Service 10:30 Children’s Choir 11:00 Japanese Service 11:45 UMW Book Study 1-3 Wesley Foundation Gala at 580 Café

24 6:30 Kelton AA

25 7:30 Bible Study

26 No Alive Now Study 10:30 Tai Chi

27 9:30 Newsletter assembly 9:30 Prayer ministry 10:00 VJAMM Dedication 10:30 Tai Chi 7:00 Choir Rehearsal

28 7:30 Japanese Film Night – “Wood Job!”

29 9:50 UCLA Dance

30 9:30 English Service 10:30 Children’s Choir 11:00 Japanese Service 11:45 UMW Book Study

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Holy Week and Easter at West LA United Methodist Church

You are invited to these special services and events.

Palm/Passion Sunday Worship Sunday, April 9 9:30 AM Worship in English in the Sanctuary 11:00 AM Worship in Japanese in the Sanctuary

Good Friday Worship Services Friday, April 14 12:00 Noon in the Sanctuary A service of scripture & hymn singing 7:30 PM in the Sanctuary Scripture, hymns & choral music

Community Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 15 9:00 AM Set-up at Stoner Park 10:00 AM Crafts, Games, Egg Hunt and Hot Dog Lunch

Easter Sunday Celebration Sunday, April 16 9:30 AM Worship in English 10:30 AM Easter Fellowship Time 11:00 AM Worship in Japanese Please bring flowers for the Flower Cross on the patio.

West LA United Methodist Church 1913 Purdue Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90025

wlaumc.com 310-479-1379