I pray this week's E-blast finds you well on this Good Friday as we remember what Jesus did for us on the cross. As Peter writes,

"Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit."

1 Peter 3:18

Our preparation for the Glorious Easter continues tonight with the Good Friday Tenebrae Service: "The Nails of the Cross." We will be joined by our friends from Sage Granada UMC. Each one of us will bring our nails to the cross, and I pray, in doing so, find forgiveness, redemption and hope. And then on Easter Sunday, we will gather for the early sunrise service at 7:30 AM, most likely in the Fellowship Hall due to rain. After service, we will enjoy Easter Breakfast over pancakes and sausage, and hot coffee prepared by Bob Gin and SOTH Men. We will then gather in our beautiful sanctuary decorated with lilies and flowers to worship the Risen Christ. And of course, what is Easter without Easter Egg Hunt! We will gather in the fellowship hall once again for Easter Luncheon and help the little ones with Easter Egg Hunt.

In 7:30 AM Service, I will be using Matthew's account of Resurrection for the message.(Matthew 28:1-15a) And in 10 AM Service, John's Account of Resurrection(John 20:1-18) The Easter Stories in the Gospels, though each told in a uniquely different way, are a gift to all of us, all pointing to the Resurrection of Jesus!

Looking forward to being with all of you this weekend, to remember and worship, and celebrate Easter.

Happy Easter: He Is Risen!



See you at church,

Pastor John

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United Women in Faith (UWFaith) Prayer Quilt Ministry

See Mina or Miranda if you would like to be part of this ministry. (Men are welcomed too).          

• Please pray for Mary Jang as she lies in coma after the fall, resulting in a traumatic brain injury. Pray for miracle and pray for Mark to stay strong during this difficult time.



• For the Saito Family, Steve(Staci's Cousin)

• For the Peace in Israel and Gaza, and the innocent people caught in between the conflicts. Families who have lost their loved ones in the tragedy.

• For the People of Maui in the aftermath of catastrophic wildfire.

• For the Christians and Churches in Pakistan who are being persecuted.

• For shooting victims and families of mass shootings Please pray for our nation and leaders and politicians.



• Ivy and her family in the passing of John Conklin

• Daisy (David Lem's Wife)

• Liz Williams' Daughter-in-law, Cindy and her husband in her passing this week.

• Shunji Hosozawa

• John and Elizabeth Griffen, Noel Griffen and family

• Dorman Jung's grandson, Nathan Jung. And May Jung

• Please continue to pray for those who are ill, hurting, and recovering from the surgery and injury.
• Our Homebound Members.
• Shin Seto
• Pray for our nation and troops around the world.

• SOTH Food Pantry Program

• Pray for those who are lost and need Christ in their lives.