Walnut United Methodist Church

06/16/2026

Thank you so much to everyone who was able to join us yesterday to remember and celebrate the life of Jake Sanchez!

As for Sunday morning's worship, we commemorated Filipino Independence Day and gave thanks for the gifts of freedom, culture, and community.

We were especially blessed by a beautiful Entrance of Lights to “Pandanggo sa Ilaw” (“Dance of Lights”), a beloved Filipino folk dance traditionally performed with candles or oil lamps, symbolizing grace, balance, and light. We were also moved by “Pilipinas Kong Mahal” (“Philippines, My Beloved Country”), a cherished Filipino patriotic song often sung to express love and devotion for the Philippines. And the choir blessed the morning with “Come Follow Me” as the anthem,.

Many thanks to the rest of our worship leaders for the morning!
-Chris Green for serving as liturgist
-Lourdes Diaz, Ginny DeGuzman, Juliet Ibergs, and Celi Mañacop for serving as acolytes
-Cynthia Green for recording the service
-Nico Marucut for being our accompanist
-Jeff Chamlee for providing the beautiful altar flowers in honor of Flag Day
-Our Filipino brothers and sisters for providing an abundant feast of Filipino fare for our fellowship hour.

To tithe to our congregation and strengthen our ministries, you can now use Zelle! Our Zelle giving email is [email protected]

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This morning's worship was a joyful and meaningful celebration as w...

06/08/2026

What a beautiful Graduation Sunday it was this morning as we honored and celebrated all of our graduates!

Timely for the occasion, our centering passage was Ecclesiastes 3, the beloved passage about seasons. There are certainly some seasons of life that feel more exciting than others, aren’t there? Sometimes we wish we could return to a season that sparkles in our memory, or fast-forward to a season we’re eagerly anticipating. But the wisdom of Ecclesiastes reminds us that no season is more holy than another. God meets us in every season.

The choir also blessed our worship with “Let All the World in Every Corner Sing” as the introit, “Remember His Love” as the anthem, and “My Tribute” as the sung response. It was also Communion Sunday, when we came to the table together and received the sacrament.

Tune in to listen, learn, reflect, and grow.

Many many thanks to the rest of our worship leaders!
-Don Driftmier for serving as liturgist
-Hugh Rogers for serving as acolyte
-Mikaela Hill for recording the service
-Nico Marucut for being our accompanist
-Cynthia and Chris Spann for providing the delicious treats for coffee hour.

To tithe to our congregation and strengthen our ministries, you can now use Zelle! Our Zelle giving email is [email protected]

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What a beautiful Graduation Sunday it was this morning as we honore...

06/01/2026

At yesterday's service, we commemorated Trinity Sunday and explored one of the clearest and earliest Trinitarian blessings of the early church.

Why does the Trinity matter? Because it gives us a glimpse into the very life of God—and, in turn, offers us deeper insight into ourselves. If God’s very essence is communion, relationship, and love, then perhaps we, too, come to know ourselves most fully not in isolation, but in community. Tune in to listen, learn, reflect, and grow. The choir blessed the worship with “Let All the World in Every Corner Sing” as the introit and “Find Us Faithful” as the anthem.

Many thanks to the rest of our worship leaders this morning!
-Jackie Navarro for serving as liturgist
-Bailynn Morris for serving as acolyte
-Mikaela Hill for recording the service
-Nico Marucut for being our accompanist
-Sandy Woolley and Julie Fisher for providing the delicious treats for coffee hour.

To tithe to our congregation and strengthen our ministries, you can now use Zelle! Our Zelle giving email is [email protected]

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On this Trinity Sunday, we explored one of the clearest and earlies...

05/29/2026

It has been a heavy week for many of us as we grieve this loss in our church community. Information about Jake’s memorial service will be shared soon, but in the meantime, Jake’s friends are hosting a vigil near the train tracks where he was killed. This is taking place tonight (Friday, May 29) at 6:30 p.m. at 728 S. Lemon Ave. in the City of Industry. You can park in the complex nearby.

Come with a candle to light (and bring one to share as well) and a flower to place at the memorial site. In times like these, it is good to be together. Pastor Mike DeGuzman will also be there to pray with anyone who may need it during this difficult time.

And of course, as always, we invite you to worship with us this Sunday at 10 a.m. Through all the ups and downs of life, God remains steadfast in love. Let us come together to nourish our souls and connect with one another.

05/25/2026

What a powerful Pentecost Sunday it was yesterday!

Together, we remembered the day the Spirit came upon a gathered community and breathed life into what we now know as the church.

One of the questions we explored was: Why doesn’t every Sunday look like Pentecost?

Pastor Lydia reflected on the idea of “beginner’s luck”—how everything, in its earliest and most fragile stage, often needs extra care, extra grace, and extra power to take root and grow. But that does not mean the Spirit is any less powerful now.

The Spirit is still moving. Still breathing, gathering us, shaping us. Still reminding us, week after week, who we are and whose we are.

We are so grateful to our choir, who brought even more life and beauty to this Pentecost celebration through their music. They blessed us with “Let All the World in Every Corner Sing” as the introit, “This Is My Wish,” featuring Hannah Gultom as soloist, and “My Tribute” as the sung response.

Many thanks to the rest of our worship leaders for the morning:
-Jenelle Henderson for serving as liturgist
-Annalise Amezcua for serving as acolyte
-Mikaela Hill for recording the service
-Nico Marucut for being our accompanist
-Jeff Chamlee for providing the beautiful altar flowers in honor of Jenelle's birthday
-Stacy Manfredi and Jackie Navarro for providing the delicious treats for coffee hour.

To tithe to our congregation and strengthen our ministries, you can now use Zelle! Our Zelle giving email is [email protected]

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Tune in to worship, reflect, and remember the power of the Spirit still alive among us.

What a powerful Pentecost Sunday it was.Together, we remembered the day the Spirit came upon a gathered community and breathed life into what we now know as ...

05/18/2026

For yesterday's Ascension Day service, our focal passage was John 17:1–11, delving into a topic so, so relevant to all of us.

And that is: when do we know when a season, calling, chapter, or project is done?

Jesus reveals that answer to us.

Is it when things get hard? No. When life becomes challenging? Not necessarily. When we are tired and ready to stop? No.

So how do we know when the time has come? Tune in to listen, reflect, worship, and grow.

Many thanks to the rest of our worship leaders this morning!
-The choir who blessed the service with “Let All the World in Every Corner Sing” as the introit, “Master, the Tempest Is Raging” as the anthem, and “My Tribute” as the sung response.
-Jackie Navarro for serving as liturgist
-River Henderson for serving as acolyte
-Mikaela Hill for recording the service
-Nico Marucut for being our accompanist
-Jackie Navarro for providing the beautiful altar flowers in honor of spring
-James Rogers for providing the delicious treats for coffee hour.

To tithe to our congregation and strengthen our ministries, you can now use Zelle! Our Zelle giving email is [email protected]

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On this Ascension Sunday, our focal passage was John 17:1–11, where...

05/14/2026

Friends, Walnut United Methodist Church's 2026 Summer program, “LIGHT UP! K-Pop VBS: Where You Shine Brighter Together,” is now open for registration! Spots are limited so make sure you snag a spot for your kid!

It will take place from Tuesday, August 4–Friday, August 7, 9:30 a.m.–noon here at Walnut United Methodist Church. Join us for Bible stories, crafts, snacks, music, movement, and all things K-pop as kids grow in faith and shine God’s light together.

This year is ALL ABOUT THE KIDS entering kindergarten through 6th grade. Parents may drop off or stay.

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05/12/2026

Yesterday, we shared in a delightful celebration of love, care, and nurture. During the service, the children presented roses to all those who have mothered others—biologically, spiritually, emotionally, or through their loving care. They also blessed us with a special song and poem.

The choir offered “Let All the World in Every Corner Sing” as the introit and “God Is So Good” as the anthem, featuring a solo by Elainah Wu.

Pastor Lydia preached on John 10:1–10, where Jesus teaches us how to discern the voices we follow, the paths we choose, and the next faithful steps in our lives.

Tune in to worship together, reflect, and celebrate the many mothers and mothering figures in our lives.

On this Mother’s Day, we shared in a delightful celebration of love, care, and nurture. During the service, the children presented roses to all those who hav...

05/06/2026

Oh yes, it's coming. KPOP dancing, cup noodles, pocky sticks, and lighting up the love of God in our hearts. SAVE THE DATES. Registration details to be released soon. For all kids from kindergarten to 6th grade and this summer camp will take place at Walnut United Methodist Church.

05/05/2026

On this rainy spring morning—the Fifth Sunday of Easter—we gathered around Jesus’ words in John 14, where he speaks of “many dwelling places” in God’s house and promises to prepare a place for us. Though this passage is often heard at funerals as a vision of heaven, Pastor Lydia invited us to consider a deeper, more present meaning: that this “dwelling” may be something we experience even now. Tune in to listen, reflect, and grow.

The choir blessed the service with “Let All the World in Every Corner Sing” as the introit, “My Tribute” as the sung response, and “Christ, We Do All Adore Thee” as the anthem. As it was also Communion Sunday, we received the sacrament of Holy Communion together.

Many thanks to the rest of our worship leaders for the morning!
-Don Driftmier for serving as liturgist
-Hugh Rogers for serving as acolyte
-Mikaela Hill for recording the service
-Nico Marucut for being our accompanist
-Jeff and Carol Chamlee for serving coffee hour

To tithe to our congregation and strengthen our ministries, you can now use Zelle! Our Zelle giving email is [email protected]

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