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# Primera Iglesia Metodista Unida de San José

Iglesia en el centro de San José

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- [Noticias](https://sanjosefirst.org/noticias/)
- [Event: South Bay Convergence of Abrahamic Holidays](https://sanjosefirst.org/event-south-bay-convergence-of-abrahamic-holidays/) - This event is sponsored by several San Jose faith institutions and all are welcome. April 24, 2022, from 6:00-8:00pm at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph (80 S. Market Street, San Jose). Learn more and register here
- [Visita al Maguey 2022](https://sanjosefirst.org/visita-al-maguey-2022/) - Como es costumbre, cuando voy de vacaciones a México siempre quiero visitar el lugar donde nací, y la colonia donde hoy tengo mi casa, en el Infonavit Maguey ahí en Atotonilco El Alto Jalisco. Muchos de ustedes ya conocen de mi vida y la triste realidad, mis dos únicos hijos murieron, mis padres y abuelos
- [El Verdadero Amor](https://sanjosefirst.org/el-verdadero-amor/) - Fábula budista sobre la autoestima: Cuentan que un joven visitó un día a un sabio maestro del budismo. Necesitaba entender por qué se sentía tan poco valorado. – Maestro- le dijo- siento que no valgo nada, que nadie me valora. Siento que soy un auténtico inútil en la vida. El maestro se incorporó y respondió:
- [Recibiendo El Espiritu Santo](https://sanjosefirst.org/recibiendo-el-espiritu-santo/) - Hechos: 8:14-17. Después de la gran persecución contra la iglesia en Jerusalén, y todos, excepto los apóstoles, se dispersaron por las regiones de Judea y Samaria. Unos hombres piadosos sepultaron a Esteban e hicieron gran duelo por él. Saulo, por su parte, causaba estragos en la iglesia: entrando de casa en casa, arrastraba a hombres
- [El Primer Milagro](https://sanjosefirst.org/el-primer-milagro/) - Juan 2: 1-11. NVI Al tercer día se celebró una boda en Caná de Galilea, y la madre de Jesús se encontraba allí. También habían sido invitados a la boda Jesús y sus discípulos. Cuando el vino se acabó, la madre de Jesús le dijo. Ya no tienen vino. Mujer, ¿eso qué tiene que ver
- [Se Cumple la Escritura](https://sanjosefirst.org/se-cumple-la-escritura/) - Lucas 4:14-21. Jesús regresó a Galilea en el poder del Espíritu, y se extendió su fama por toda aquella región. Enseñaba en las sinagogas, y todos lo admiraban. Fue a Nazaret, donde se había criado, y un sábado entró en la sinagoga, como era su costumbre. Se levantó para hacer la lectura, y le entregaron
- [La Posada](https://sanjosefirst.org/la-posada/) - Únase con nosotros para: La Posadajueves 12/23/2021 a las 6 p.m. Comenzaremos en la iglesia de la calle 5a y Santa Clara St. Caminaremos a Saint James St. hasta calle 6a A las 7p.m. cuento de navidad, servicio de Adoracion y despues una deliciosa comida. ¡Ven y unete a nosotros! Join us for our: La
- [The Queen of the House](https://sanjosefirst.org/the-queen-of-the-house/) - On May 9th in the United States we celebrated Mother's Day. This celebration, as we know, is on the second Sunday of the month of May. In Mexico and Latin America it is on May 10th, and it is celebrated on that day even if it is on a weekday. In Mexico the celebration begins
- [Open Pantry](https://sanjosefirst.org/open-pantry/) - In 2014, under the leadership of Rev. Shinya Goto, the Church started a new program to have more connections with the neighborhood and to make ourselves known. An opportunity arose when the Catholic Cathedral of San José found it necessary to close their food program. They proposed to Rev. Goto to take it over in
- [Conscience and Responsibility](https://sanjosefirst.org/conscience-and-responsibility/) - On March 26th I received my second dose of Pfizer to protect me and others from the coronavirus. I, like many Latinos, was not sure about getting vaccinated, although I knew it was very necessary. Usually I do not like to take medicine, because I believe that my body creates its own immunity. My grandmother’s
- [Times of Reflection and Meditation](https://sanjosefirst.org/times-of-reflection-and-meditation/) - We are going through very difficult times worldwide. It’s not only in the United States and in Mexico that we are suffering in this pandemic, living separated from our family, friends and loved ones. I think the whole world is enslaved by the pandemic. Human and economic losses, bankrupties of small and large companies, and
- [Times of Change](https://sanjosefirst.org/times-of-change/) - I remember a saying that my mother used to repeat: nothing is forever, everything has its time My memory makes me look to the past, reviewing my call and the part of my life on August 17, 2007 when Cristo Vive began. I felt the call to unite my community in El Maguey, to eat
- [God’s Mission in El Maguey](https://sanjosefirst.org/gods-mission-in-el-maguey/) - The love for my call to the service of God is the best thing that could happen to me. For me, it is a privilege to serve God, since his blessings are immense. During this pandemic, many very sad experiences have emerged with loss of work, education, family reunions, life of a family member, and
- [A History of Immigrants in the United States](https://sanjosefirst.org/a-history-of-immigrants-in-the-united-states/) - The North! When I was a child in my bed at night in the dark, I listened to my parents talk about The North (the United States). They talked about life here in the United States where many people emigrate to have a better life. They travel north to work, and they save money to
- [Origin of Las Posadas](https://sanjosefirst.org/origin-of-las-posadas/) - In Mexico the tradition of Las Posadas begins on December 16th and is carried out in a series of festivities that have been held in Mexico since colonial times. The origin of this tradition is of a religious nature, in which Joseph’s and Mary’s pilgrimage to Bethlehem is represented; however, since the end of the
- [Advent Study Week 4](https://sanjosefirst.org/advent-study-week-4/) - Be Transformed this Advent Season! In Incarnation: Rediscovering the Significance of Christmas, best-selling author Adam Hamilton examines the names of Christ used by the gospel writers, exploring the historical and personal significance of his birth. A small group at the church is studying this book for Advent. We want to share the experience with others.
- [Advent Study Week 3](https://sanjosefirst.org/advent-study-week-3/) - Be Transformed this Advent Season! In Incarnation: Rediscovering the Significance of Christmas, best-selling author Adam Hamilton examines the names of Christ used by the gospel writers, exploring the historical and personal significance of his birth. A small group at the church is studying this book for Advent. We want to share the experience with others.
- [Christmas Message from Pastor Gerardo](https://sanjosefirst.org/christmas-message-from-pastor-gerardo/) - Winter is closer to us every day. The darker days affect people in various ways, some suffering from depression. I do not like short days, because it makes me feel that I have less time. But on the other hand, I like the cooler weather. This year has been very difficult for many, and we
- [Advent Study Week 2](https://sanjosefirst.org/advent-study-week-2/) - Be Transformed this Advent Season! In Incarnation: Rediscovering the Significance of Christmas, best-selling author Adam Hamilton examines the names of Christ used by the gospel writers, exploring the historical and personal significance of his birth. A small group at the church is studying this book for Advent. We want to share the experience with others.
- [Advent Study Week 1](https://sanjosefirst.org/advent-study-week-1/) - Be Transformed this Advent Season! His parents gave him the name Jesus. But the prophets, the shepherds, the wise men, and the angels addressed him by other names. They called him Lord, Messiah, Savior, Emmanuel, Light of the World, and Word Made Flesh. In Incarnation: Rediscovering the Significance of Christmas, best-selling author Adam Hamilton examines
- [Thanksgiving / El Día de Acción de Gracias](https://sanjosefirst.org/thanksgiving-el-dia-de-accion-de-gracias/) - Thanksgiving is one of the holidays in North American culture that I like the most, because it is a celebration of gratitude to God for what was received during the year. Or as they say, it is the harvest of what is sown. I am not going to write about the history of this tradition;
- [All Saints Day / Day of the Dead](https://sanjosefirst.org/all-saints-day-day-of-the-dead/) - In many countries like in the United States we celebrate All Saints' Day. Many Mexicans celebrate All Saints Day and El Día de Los Muertos. For many it sounds scary, because some literal Christian churches think that we are celebrating death and not life. This misunderstanding is unfortunate, but over the years that belief has
- [Being a Pastor During a Pandemic](https://sanjosefirst.org/being-a-pastor-during-a-pandemic/) - When I felt my calling to become a pastor, I knew that I would be available to the Lord 24/7, but I never thought that a pandemic would happen during my time as a pastor. I was very concerned about my congregation, and I was afraid that the Latinos would disperse. But that did not
- [What Happened to the Glasses?](https://sanjosefirst.org/what-happened-to-the-glasses/) - He who is generous prospers;whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.Proverbs 11:25, NIV On behalf of the CRISTO VIVE CHURCH I bring you the warmest thanks for the donations of your glasses. The recipients know that all of you kept them for some sentimental reason or to give them a better use. But we know that
- [Pastor Gerardo's Message from El Maguey](https://sanjosefirst.org/note-from-pastor-gerardo/) - Whoever is generous will be blessed,for he shares his food with the poor.Proverbs 22:9 May the blessings of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit be with you. Brothers and sisters in Christ, I am writing here to thank you for your help with the El Maguey community during these difficult times caused by the pandemic.

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- [Home](https://sanjosefirst.org/) - Todas las personas son individuos de valor sagrado. Tú eres el amado de Dios y bienvenido aquí.
- [Programas](https://sanjosefirst.org/programas/) - Grupo Juvenil y Estudio Bíblico El segundo y cuarto viernes del mes a las 7:00 p.m.
- [Pastores y Personal](https://sanjosefirst.org/personal/) - Pastor Gerardo Vázquez Padilla, Pastor principal gerardov@sanjosefirst.org408-294-7254 ext 201 Pastor Dale Tremper, Pastor administrativo dale.tremper@gmail.com210-279-5743 Nancy Villalobos, Administradora de la iglesia nancyv@sanjosefirst.org408-294-7254 ext 203 Fred Barajas, Coordinador de instalaciones/Custodio fredb@sanjosefirst.org408-294-7254 ext 205
- [Alcance](https://sanjosefirst.org/alcance/) - Alacena Abierta ¿Necesitas ayuda? ¿Quieres ser voluntario? Todos los miércoles al medio día ofrecemos despensas a domicilio con el apoyo de Second Harvest Food Bank. Para más información mandar mensaje al Pastor Gerardo Vázquez (408) 854-301. Otros programas Cocaine Anonymous meets Tuesdays from 7:00-8:00 pm. For additional information, visit www.CANorcal.org. Please note: Masks are required. This outreach
- [Adoración](https://sanjosefirst.org/adoracion/) - Servicio de Adoración: domingo a las 11:00 am Adoramos todos los domingos a las 11 a.m. en el santuario de la iglesia en 24 N. 5th St. en el centro de San José. Todos son bienvenidos. Puede venir tal como está: este es un servicio acogedor e informal. Disfrutará de la música, las escrituras y un

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