Walnut United Methodist Church

It’s that time of year and registration for Vacation Bible School at our church has opened up! We make the best memories at VBS. This year, the theme is “Road Trip” and we’ll be rolling with crafts, dancing, singing, games, Bible stories, and best of all (and like years past), dinner for the entire family!

This year, the VBS dates are on the following Thursdays of July: July 10, July 17, July 24 and July 31st from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. with dinner beginning at 5:15 p.m. Kids of all ages are welcome and there will also be an adults-only spiritual program during those VBS hours. The registration fee is just $20 per child (capped at $60 per family). Participants, parents, and volunteers can register here: https://walnut.mycokesburyvbs.com/

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We are an inclusive, multiracial and intergenerational congregation with a close-knit family feeling. Our services are 10 a.m. each Sunday with a beautiful worship order that includes vibrant music, an inspirational message, fellowship, and prayer. We also have a wonderful children’s program offered at the same hour.

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We can’t wait to meet you.

Saturday, November 30: Church decorating party for Advent and Christmas! Coffee and donuts will be provided and children will make their own Advent wreaths! (10 a.m. to noon at the church.)

Sunday, December 1st at 10 a.m. The First Sunday of Advent. Our former pastor, Rev. Krista Givens, will guest preach for us at this service!

Friday, December 6th: Caroling at the Walnut Senior Living Center with a dim sum lunch to follow! (10 a.m. to noon at 19850 Colima Rd, Walnut, CA 91789)

Sunday, December 8th at 10 a.m. The Second Sunday of Advent.

Wednesday, December 11th: Caroling at Baker Homes with a potluck dinner to follow (5 p.m at 1415 S Otterbein Ave, Rowland Heights, CA 91748)

Saturday, December 14th at 10 a.m. United Women in Faith Gathering. Our former pastor, Rev. Krista Givens, is our guest speaker for our session, where she will share about her missionary experiences.

Sunday, December 15th at 10 a.m. The Third Sunday of Advent. Interim Pastor, Hanna Jang, to grace us with her presence on this Sunday.

Sunday, December 21st from 10 a.m. – noon. Christmas Pageant Dress Rehearsal at the church.

Sunday, December 22nd at 10 a.m. The Fourth Sunday of Advent, featuring the Children’s Christmas Pageant!

Tuesday, December 24th at 5 p.m. Candlelight Christmas Eve Service for the Whole Family

Sunday, December 29th at 10 a.m. The First Sunday of Christmas. Pastor Mike DeGuzman to preach and lead the service.

Calendar of Events and Worship Themes

On the heels of celebrating our 60th Diamond Jubilee Anniversary celebration, we want to look ahead at our next 60 years. What can we do now to ensure a vibrant and spirit-filled congregation for future generations?

They say that the wise not only live for the present moment, but plant seeds that blesses many generations to follow.

C’mon out and join us for the next few weeks for our 2025 stewardship campaign, “The Next 60 Years.” Like always, a vibrant children’s program and Sunday School are offered every Sunday morning during our worship hour, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Sunday, November 3rd at 10 a.m. at church: “The Next 60 Years” Part One

Saturday, November 9th at 10 a.m. at church: United Women in Faith Gathering

Sunday, November 10th at 10 a.m. at church: “The Next 60 Years” Part Two. At this service, third graders will also receive their very first Bibles!

Saturday, November 16th at church: A baby shower for Pastor Lydia at 1 p.m., whose baby girl is scheduled to arrive between Christmas and January! Here is a link to their family’s baby registry.

Sunday, November 17th at 10 a.m. at church: “The Next 60 Years” Part Three. At this service, finance leaders, Chris Green and Renu Taghaboni will also present budget charts to show the congregation how our tithes strengthen our ministries.

Sunday, November 24 at 10 a.m. at church: Stewardship Campaign Finale! Congregants will be invited to come forward to dedicate their pledge commitments for 2025. After the service, we will celebrate with a Thanksgiving potluck!

Saturday, November 30th at 10 a.m. at church: Everyone is invited to church for coffee, donuts, Christmas crafts and decorating the church for the season of Advent! Kids will also make their own Advent wreaths!

The season of fall has traditionally been celebrated with gatherings, harvests, abundance, and reflection. Join us for these exciting events together, as we sink our feet into all the blessings of fall.

Beginning Tuesday, September 24th, Pastor Lydia will host one hour drop-in Lectio Divina Bible Studies on zoom. These will take place every Tuesday from noon to 1 p.m. Join whenever you want and are available. To join on zoom, go to: www.zoom.us/join

(ID: 856 0216 1210 and Passcode: 088200)

Sunday, September 22nd at 10 a.m. at church: A Sunday service ushering in the season of Autumn

Sunday, September 29th at 10 a.m. at church: Our traditional Sunday service

Sunday, October 6th: 60th: Diamond Jubilee Anniversary Celebration beginning at 10 a.m. at church! Lunch and entertainment to follow.

Saturday, October 12 at 10:00 a.m. at church: United Women in Faith Gathering

Sunday, October 13th at 10 a.m. at church: Blessing of the Animals service! Companion animals invited to our service to be blessed!

Sunday, October 20th at 10 a.m. at church: Laity Sunday! The kids and youth will also have a pumpkin patch during Sunday School!

Sunday, October 27th at 10 a.m. at church: All Saints Sunday, where we remember all of those who transitioned from this life to the next in 2024. You are also invited to wear Halloween costumes to church! The kids and youth will celebrate with a Halloween party during Sunday School!

In the meantime, you know where to find us. Sundays at 10 a.m. (20601 La Puente Rd. Walnut, CA 91789).

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As we celebrate the Summer Solstice on June 20th, we officially mark the start of the summer season. Historically and agriculturally, summer has been a time set aside for rest and play as a way to celebrate the hard labor we put in during the spring season. The summer weather also facilitates such energy! We schedule vacations to relax and times to go to the beach to watch the waves and play in the sand.

The Bible has a lot to say about rest and renewal, and it would be beneficial for us to harken back to these important passages to resist the modern pressurized culture we live in now that links our worth with what we produce.

Join us for this important, life-changing series.

June 23, 2024: The Sabbath Was Made for People, Not Vice-Versa (Mark 2:23-3:6)

June 30, 2024: The Point of Prayer (Matthew 11:28-30)

July 7, 2024 (Pastor Lydia’s husband, Dr. James Rogers to preach on this day!): Our Strength Lies in Our Weakness (1 Corinthians 1:20-29)

July 14, 2024: Meditation (Psalm 77:11-15)

July 21, 2024: Celebration (Psalm 95:1-7)

Families, it’s that time of year! We gather once a week in July for dinner (yes, that’s right! Dinner for the whole family!), intergenerational spiritual bonding, play, crafts, science projects, and making new friends. ALL are invited to be a part of this community.

Register online at https://walnut.mycokesburyvbs.com/

The Spring equinox just took place on March 19th and agriculturally, the spring is a time to plant seeds and do the hard work of growing an abundant harvest that we can gather in the fall. Growing a healthy garden not only includes putting in the labor; it requires having the foresight to plant in nourishing soil, to have the courage to prune when necessary, and finally, practice patience as we wait for results.

When my son is ready to do something fun but requires commitment and diligence on his part, he rolls up his sleeves and yells, “Let’s Do This!”

The hibernation season of winter is over. The adventurous days of summer have yet to arrive. The harvest gathering of the fall is two whole seasons away. Let’s fully live into the spirit of spring by rolling up our sleeves and putting in the hard work of making our lives and the lives of those around us better. Let’s do this! And most importantly, together! Let’s do this together!

Sunday, April 7th: Decide to bloom where you are planted (Jeremiah 29:1-7). This is also a Communion Sunday! (Our Director of Young People Ministries, Navraj Kaler will preach and The Rev. Miguel DeGuzman will preside over communion.)

Sunday, April 14th: Know that you are chosen (Isaiah 6:1-8)

Sunday, April 21st: Make changes (Luke 19:1-10) and celebrating Earth Day!

Sunday, April 28th: Take responsibility (Matthew 7:3-5)

Sunday, May 5th: Trust God to provide everything you need along the way (Exodus 4:1-17)