January 14th, 2022
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SERVICE UPDATE:
No In-Person Service this Sunday
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Sunday's sermon:
Human Relations Sunday
Priceless is Loving Justly
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Last Week's Attendance
Online views: 218 (unique viewers)*
*Unique views are the number of the unique users that click on one of our sermons. If a single user views 5 times on a link, the server will record 5 views and 1 unique view.
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We want to assure you that we take the health and well-being of our community, congregation, and staff very seriously. With the serious spike in recent infections and close contact cases, we are going to continue service this week online only. We are sorry for the inconvenience. To keep up to date on the Church COVID policies and procedures, please click HERE.
Thank you for your patience as we navigate this unforeseen circumstance. Stay well – and please wear your masks!
Blessings,
Wesley Staff
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Worship will be accessed as a live-stream video link only for this week (same as usual for the online congregation) but will be presented as a zoom call format led from staff members’ homes.
- We will only stream one service this week. This will be a blend of live-stream and pre-recorded at 9:00am. There will be no in-person service this week (January 16th)
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- MORNING activities, are encouraged to be online and in-person service is cancelled
- Sunday School classes are encouraged to all be online only this week. We would love for you to join! The information can be found below.
- There will be no Jubilation or Celebration choir this week
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Please take a moment to follow the link below to read about Human Relations Sunday. This is one of the six special Sundays of the United Methodist Church year. We will have a special offering this week and hope that you will take advantage of the online giving options on our Wesley Give webpage.
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Stewardship through Wesley
To look after the world for God.
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Current numbers:
We are asking for everyone in our congregation to please return an Investment Goal. Our goal is for 300 members to return a card.
Currently, we have 194.
We have a budget goal for 2022 of $1.2 million. Please bring in your commitment card at your earliest convenience as the successes of our Wesley UMC Bloomington Ministries and our Church depend on it!
Currently, we have received $861,231.
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Thanks to everyone's generosity, we were able to give away 426 bags of paper products, 380 hams and turkeys, 350 food boxes and over 400 packages of diapers in December! Thank you Wesley for giving to those in our community who really need help, including lots of families in our neighborhood.
OUR NEXT DISTRIBUTION IS THIS SATURDAY!
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Current Donations Needed:
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Drop-off of paper products can be placed in the bin across from the Garden Room.
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Making offerings to Wesley ministries is easier than ever with our multiple methods of giving. Simply click the 'Give' logo to view our web page. You can also text your offering by texting:
"$(dollar amount)" to: (309) 822-4442
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SUNDAY SERVICE IS ONLINE ONLY THIS WEEK |
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In Wesley’s elementary Sunday school programming an Orange© philosophy and strategy is central. We believe that two combined influences make a greater impact than just two individual influences.
Faith & Character
The ParentCue.org is an amazing resource that also uses the OrangeⒸ philosophy for teaching our children! Weekly activities and devotionals are offered to guide kids to trust Jesus. All of this is aimed at being done in a way that changes how they see God, themselves, and the rest of the world.
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Sunday School for PreSchool
Ms. Liz will send out the Sunday Experience Link and coloring page on Sunday morning.If you don't get Ms. Liz's email and would like to, please let her know at:
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Sunday School for Children
We look forward to gathering online this week for our Children's Sunday School! Please click the link below and as always, please stay safe!
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Sunday School for Youth
Wesley's Youth team is so excited to see you again this Sunday! Please click on the link below to join us online! We will have no in-person meetings this Sunday.
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Please click below to join us for our online only week for Adult Sunday School at Wesley (Making Sense of the Bible). We look forward to seeing you and encourage you to stay safe!
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Confirmation has started for all 8th graders! |
It meets at 10:15am by Zoom. The link will be sent on Saturday. All confirmands need to email Tanya Evans their favorite scripture to be place on their stoles. Students need to also email their essay on what they learned from Mrs. Paula Witt (200-word essay). If absent the history will be mailed to you. Tanya's email is tevans@wesley-umc.com
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Dr. Martin Luther King Day |
Wesley Church will be closed in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Please take a moment to recognize the importance of our national heroes today. Take a moment to understand the power of peacefully protesting that which is wrong in our society. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is the epitome of what it means to accomplish greatness in the face of hardship. To learn more, CLICK HERE
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Wesley's Bright Beginnings Preschool Registration
Registration for the 2022-23 school year will be open to families currently enrolled in WBB and Wesley Church members on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. CLICK HERE for information on applications and contact
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The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is celebrated every year from January 18-25. During this week we are to be praying for all who are disciples of Jesus and the well-being of all persons. Please visit our web page. |
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Join us for Wednesdays at Wesley!
(please check email on Tuesday for possible cancellations)
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12:00-1:00 Men's Study Group
(online only)
Contact Greg Yount for more info
6:00-7:30 Nursery
6:00-7:30 Children’s Activities
6:00-6:50 Chimes of Glory
6:15-6:45 Cherub Choir
(meets with children’s nursery)
6:30-7:30 Wesley Brass
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6:30-7:30 Jr. High School Study:
Love Matters More by Jared Byas
6:30-7:30 Sr. High Study:
Love Wins by Rob Bell
6:50-7:20 Wesley Singers
(with children’s activities)
7:00-8:30 Bells of Wesley
7:15-8:30 Chancel Choir
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What a great way to see our classrooms and meet our teachers! As always, we encourage your thoughts and questions.
For more information, please click here. You may also feel free to email our Director, July Loy.
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We are so excited to announce that Bishop Frank Beard will be joining us on February 6th to celebrate this monumental occasion!
February 2022 marks 70 years we have worshiped here at Wesley UMC Bloomington. Please be a part of our upcoming celebrations on Sunday, February 6th along with all of our Wesley staff as we reminisce through our many transformations that have made Wesley the wonderful church community it is today! Click here for more information!
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CELEBRATING 50 YEARS WITH THE WESLEY RUMMAGE SALE! |
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Wesley celebrates 50 years of our amazing rummage sale! This year, Wesley's annual Rummage Sale is coming to the Interstate Center in April and we would like to get the ball rolling! We will need volunteers and donations to get it started. For more information, click here!
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Wesley West Construction Addition Project |
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The Wesley West construction addition project is moving along! Currently the addition is in the planning and zoning phase. As information comes available, you will be able to find it on the Wesley West Construction web page located in the footer of our entire Wesley Church website.
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Thank you for all of your support throughout the year! Just One is one of the many vital ministries here at Wesley UMC Bloomington.
Through the month of January, Just One will be collection deodorant and hand soap. Each donation goes directly to local children, teens, and adults in need of these basic products. You can leave donations in the hall across from the Garden Room at Wesley.
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Book Studies at Wesley
Here at Wesley, we LOVE our book studies!
Start the New Year with Friends at Wesley! We have many different book studies here at Wesley UMC, and we are sure there is at least one you will love! Wesley is consistently offering new studies on faith, discovery, exploration, and more. It is such a privilege to see how successful our studies are throughout some of the toughest times our communities have endured. We offer in-person as well as online studies. All throughout the week, there is a different study offering the welcoming presence of like-minded and curious people just like you. Your families and friends are more than welcome to join!!
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CONGRATULATIONS TO:
Gail Welk
on the birth of her 6lb 8oz and 19.5" grand-baby boy!
Spencer Cole Doubet was born to Gail's daughter, Katie and husband Travis, on January 7th at 7:33am.
Jacob Tomera and Hayley Wilson!
Jacob and Hayley got engaged on December 27!
Share your great news with the Wesley family!
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Hospital Visits
As healthcare facilities are beginning to allow area clergy to visit patients again, please remember to notify the Church office or a pastor when you or a loved one are admitted to a local hospital. Hospitals are not currently allowing churches to inquire about their congregants' inpatient status or room number. We will not know if you have been admitted to the hospital unless you give us a call.
If you have news to share with the Wesley family let us know by clicking HERE or calling 309-827-8046.
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THANK YOU!
We have received tremendous financial support through these uncertain times. We are SO grateful to our congregation for giving generously and stepping forward in FAITH! There are many ways to GIVE from the safety and comfort of your home. CLICK HERE to submit your offering online, TEXT "$__ OFFERING" to 309.822.4442, or mail your offering to the church:
Wesley United Methodist Church
502 East Front Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
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The offerings you make to Wesley UMC are the source for all the wonderful things we do in our communities. Click the Wesley Give image and share the possibilities of a better day with our local friends and families |
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Wesley Emergency Number after Office Hours:
Rev. Sara L. Isbell 217.299.4870
Wesley United Methodist Church:
502 E. Front Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
Office 309.827.8046
You can also visit us on Facebook, instagram, twitter, and YouTube
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