Please join us for in-person worship this Sunday, August 29 at 10:00 am! The bulletin for this Sunday is available for viewing HERE! 

Last Sunday, we were treated with the sumptuous feast of Marina Thomas’ piano solo by the French composer, Claude Debussy, accompanied by the visuals of oil paintings of the 19^th century French Impressionist, Pierre-Auguste Renoir. This Sunday we eagerly await another stellar performance by Marina’s interpretation of “Barcarolle” by the Russian composer, Tchaikovsky. Imagine yourself in the front row seats at the Carnegie Hall.

Special Music:  Barcarolle by P. Tchaikovsky        Marina Thomas

Message:   Our Mission: Part 1) “What Is the Kingdom of God

that Jesus Proclaimed?”    Rev. John Song 

Tipping the world toward love by following the 

Way of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world 

The Message from Pastor John this Sunday is exploring the meaning of “Kingdom of God” that Jesus proclaimed in his first sermon after being baptized by John and spending 40 days in the desert overcoming Satan’s temptations. The New Testament Greek words for the Kingdom of God is “Basileia tou Theoú” (Βασιλεία του Θεού). “Basileia” is an Ancient Greek word meaning “royal palace”. Kingdom of God, also called Kingdom of Heaven and is used interchangeably in the N.T. and by Jesus. 

Kingdom of God is not a physical place or geographical location that you need to get to like the Promised Land in the Exodus story of the Old Testament nor a utopian place you have to find like Shangri-La in the 1933 fictional British novel by James Hilton. Then what is this “Kingdom of God” that Jesus proclaimed? Find out on Sunday.

Please join us for in-person worship this Sunday, August 22 at 10:00 am! The bulletin for this Sunday is available for viewing HERE!  For Special Music, our beloved pianist, Marina Thomas, will give her solo performance on the piano.

Children’s Message: “If You Want to be Great in God’s Kingdom” Pastor John 

Story of Simone Biles and Suni Lee at 2021 Tokyo Olympics

Message: “Our Mission” Rev. John Song 

Tipping the world toward love by following the Way 

of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world

The Message from our pastor is taking a deep dive into understanding Our Mission. At our last Leadership Circle meeting we adopted a revised mission statement that is stated below. It’s an elaboration from our previous mission statement, “Making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.” Pastor John will take seminal and foundational teachings of Jesus to make a case why this mission statement reflects Jesus’ mission on earth. And, therefore, ours as well as followers of Jesus Christ.

When: October 16, 2021 | What: Pajaro Valley CROP Hunger Walk

Location: Second Harvest Food Bank 800 Ohlone Parkway, Watsonville CA 95076

Check in time: 8:00 am | Walk time: 8:30 am

Pajaro Valley CROP Hunger Walk is sponsored by Watsonville First United Methodist Church and Church World Service. Participants raise funds either by fundraising or donating themselves. 75% of the money goes to Church World Service to help families fight hunger internationally and 25% goes toward our local Second Harvest.

Since 2010 the Pajaro Valley CROP Hunger Walk has raised a total of $30,428.60 with $7,607.15 allocated to our local Second Harvest Food Bank. Last year, we raised $1,960; Second Harvest Food Bank received $521.25. Pastor John agreed to dress up in an avocado costume if we reached our fundraising goal of $2,100 this year!

Participants walk 3.5 miles from Second Harvest Food Bank on Ohlone Parkway to Main St, down along Rodriguez St to West Beach St, back to Second Harvest. A shuttle van will be available to pick you up along the route if the walk gets lengthy and take you back to Second Harvest Food Bank for some refreshments.

Each participant receives a CROP Walk t-shirt. Sign up now and join the Watsonville First United Methodist Church team! Register at crophungerwalk.org/watsonvilleca

Join us for in-person worship this Sunday, August 15 at 10:00 am! The bulletin is available for viewing HERE!  For Special Music, there will be piano recitals from four students of Marina Thomas.

Special Music: Piano Recital

~ Allyson, Elizabeth, Febe & Isaiah ~ Marina Thomas, Piano Teacher

The Message from our pastor is taking a deep dive into understanding Our Mission. At our last Leadership Circle meeting we adopted a revised mission statement that is stated below. It’s an elaboration from our previous mission statement, “Making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.” Pastor John will take three seminal and foundational teachings of Jesus to make a case why this mission statement reflects Jesus’ mission on earth. And, therefore, ours as well as followers of Jesus Christ.

Message: “Our Mission” Rev. John Song  

Tipping the world toward love by following the Way

of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

We are making name tag necklaces starting this Sunday, August 15. Instead of having to write your name on a sticker every Sunday, you just put on your name tag necklace that is enduring, colorful, cheery, and has a personality.

Tahja and her crew will take your order on the sign-up sheet following worship in the narthex and during Coffee Hour in the Social Hall. If you give them your preferred first name or nickname, they will make your personalized name tag necklace that we want you to wear on Sundays. If you wish, you can make your own name tag necklace at the craft booth. It’s one of the ways to make it easier for newcomers to learn your name and to create a welcoming and hospitable community.

Please drop off your necklace in the Moroccan blue bowl in the Social Hall before you leave so we can have them ready for you to wear every Sunday. All the name tags will be laid out on the table in the narthex on Sunday as you enter the sanctuary.