October 2019 Newsletter

Fall Fun

Wesley Students Gather for

Fall Retreat

More than thirty students and staff took off for a scenic retreat to Sonshine Retreat Center in Mountainburg, AR, the weekend of October 4-6. It was a beautiful fall weekend full of meaningful relational time together. Friday night was a freshmen-only experience, and our upperclassmen students joined in on the fun Saturday afternoon and Sunday.

Hannah Allred, a sophomore on the leadership team, shared a message about community and the importance of unconditional love on Sunday morning. Intern Kayt Martinez, who helped plan and lead the weekend, shared, "I saw students, namely upperclassmen, being intentional with the freshmen. It was cool to see how people came away with new friendships and stronger bonds. I feel like our group was strengthened a lot this weekend."

Wesley has attracted almost fifty-five new students, some freshmen and some upperclassmen, to one or more weekly Wesley events since August of this year. The freshman year is a critical time when students are finding their peer groups, establishing habits, and deciding what role their Christian faith will play in their lives throughout their college years. We have really enjoyed getting to know our first-year, transfer and other new students this fall!

Check out more photos from the retreat here !

Parents' Weekend Tailgate Recap

We hosted our annual Parents' Weekend Tailgate party on September 21st and we enjoyed meeting parents of new students, reconnecting with families of returning students, and sharing this time together before the game. Whether it was playing corn hole, taking pictures at our photo booth, or eating some delicious food, a good time was had by all!

Click here to view more photos from the party!

Calling All Wesley Alumni!

On November 2nd, Wesley will be hosting a Homecoming tailgate party before the Hogs take on the Mississippi State Bulldogs and we want YOU there!

Come grab a bite to eat and connect with other Wesley Razorback fans. The tailgate is open to everyone, so bring a friend and join in on the fun! You can find us a few steps away from the stadium on the west side of the Alumni House. We will start the party 2.5 hours before kickoff.

More information about the exact time and location of the tailgate will be shared once plans are finalized and game time has been established by the SEC Network.

Questions? Please email Katie at friendsofwesley@centraltolife.com .

Care Package Opportunity

Support and encourage your student during finals week! U of A Wesley College Ministry is delivering care packages during the weekend before finals to students attending the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. When you order a care package, you can also include a personal note of encouragement to your student.

Our care packages are put together and hand-delivered by students who will be attending our Winter Break Mission Trip, where they will do flood relief in Pine Bluff, AR. Your purchase of a care package will be used to help make this trip possible!

For more information on ordering a care package, please click here .