February 18th, 2022
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SERVICE UPDATE:
There will be two in-Person and online Services this Sunday
Traditional: 9:00am, Contemporary 11:30am
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Sunday's sermon:
Love, Like Him
With Reverend B. Elliott Renfroe
Chaplain from Westminster Village
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Last Week's Attendance
In-person Services: 166
Sunday School: 25
Online views: 397
Unique YouTube Channel views: 207
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Wesley’s Re-Entry Team – made up of health professionals and other knowledgeable members of our congregation and staff – have met to discuss the upcoming discontinuation of mask mandates in Illinois. As of March 1, Wesley will follow the guidelines set by IDPH and make face-masks optional (but still welcome!) for persons in our building. At this time, masks will still be required for persons working directly with (unvaccinated) children and persons using the bus/van. Thank you for your patience and flexibility during this time. |
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There will be two services this week which we will also live stream on our YouTube channel. There will be a traditional service at 9:00am and a contemporary service directly following at 11:30am
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This week, we are offering a link from the Board of Discipleship on African American History. CLICK HERE to view an article highlighting 28 stories for 28 days of pioneering black leadership in the world community.
Each week we will highlight seven people of leadership in African American history. Here are this week’s prominent people you should know.
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Begins Feb 18th at 6 pm
Contact Steph Hoy or Kathi Pritts to reserve a space. Bring your own art materials or we will provide material choices and a small donation can be made.
Our first project will be an acrylic paint on canvas CROSS project for all ages and all ability levels.
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We gave away 320 bags of paper goods and 270 packages of diapers on a very cold, wintery day. Over 1,000 individuals were helped through this ministry. In addition to paper goods, we gave away eggs, food boxes, scarves, ear warmers, hats, gloves and winter coats. We had 32 volunteers including 5 from Vision Point Eye Center.
OUR NEXT DISTRIBUTION IS FEBRUARY 19
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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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SUNDAY SERVICE IS IN-PERSON AND ONLINE THIS WEEK |
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We have awesome Sunday School opportunities for all ages!
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
We are meeting in-person! 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 for our Children's Sunday School if you aren't able to make it in person! 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! For those meeting in-person, we'll see you this Sunday!
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Please click below to join us online or in-person 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 class prepares young people to make their own decision about following Jesus and becoming full professing members of Wesley UMC. A professing member is one who intends to live the vows of the baptismal and membership covenant in the local congregation and The United Methodist Church. A full professing member can serve on any committee, agency, or board in the UMC from the local church, district, conference, and beyond. Wesley UMC offers Confirmation class for students in 8th grade. The class covers the history of Methodism, the history of the home church, sacraments, missions, discipleship and making a confirmation stole. Wesley confirmation class has eleven students. We will celebrate the completion of this chapter in their faith journey in April, 2022. For more information about Confirmation please contact Pastor Evans at Wesley.
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Love, Justice and Service: Answering the Call |
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Judy Bute, Spiritual Growth Leader and UMW presents its annual "A Call to Prayer" program Tuesday, February 22 at 9:30am in the Garden Room or by zoom. Valerie Bequin will also be presenting "Fostering Dignity", a program which offers comfort to a victim of child abuse or neglect at the time he or she is most vulnerable -while being removed by DCFS from an abusive environment.
All are welcome! No tickets needed.
For the health safety of all participants, face masks will be worn and no food will be served.
Please email or call Sharon Trowitch at 309 820-8865 if you would like to attend online via Zoom Invitation.
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Wednesday at Wesley, February 23rd |
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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 Children’s Activities
6:00-6:50 Chimes of Glory
6:30-7:30 Wesley Brass
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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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Camping Sunday February 27th |
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February 27th is Camping Sunday at Wesley! Join us for both of our morning worship services as we talk about conference camping ministries. You are invited to come as you are on the 27th. Wear your casual camp clothes and come ready for a service that resembles our worship at camp: stripped down of our fancy apparel and in the midst of God's most sacred creation.
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Immediately following both worship services we will have a fundraiser for camping scholarships in the garden room. Stop by and purchase an individual s'mores kit for $5 a piece. You can make your S'mores over a bonfire in the courtyard next to the prayer labyrinth and have a snack after church! All proceeds from the fundraiser will go to our Wesley Camping Scholarship fund to send our kids to camp.
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That afternoon from 2:00-3:00pm we will have a camp registration party in the conference room. Come by with your kids and bring a laptop, tablet or phone and Kelsey can help you get your child signed up for camp! For more information, you can click here or contact Kelsey Ross.
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Ash Wednesday Service will be held at 6:30pm here at Wesley Church. This service will also be streamed on our YouTube Channel. For information on the service, please click here.
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ASH WEDNESDAY DRIVE-THRU ASHES |
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Receive an Ash Wednesday blessing on your commute! On March 2, we will be hosting an Ash Wednesday drive thru event. If you would like to receive blessing or ashes from the church, please come to the Wesley West drive thru from 6:30am - -8:30am or from 11:30am - 1:30pm. |
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Most of us think we already know The Lord’s Prayer. After all, we say it together every Sunday in church, and sometimes we even say it by ourselves at home! But do we take the time, when we pray, to think about what these words really mean – what we are actually asking God for?
This Lent, Wesley United Methodist Church will be studying The Lord’s Prayer together, using Adam Hamilton’s new book, “The Lord’s Prayer: The Meaning and Power of the Prayer Jesus Taught.” Each Sunday in Lent, Pastor Sara and Pastor Evans will examine a phrase of The Lord’s Prayer and preach on its meaning and impact for our lives. Then, small groups throughout the week will meet to discuss that portion of the prayer, using the book and video provided for the series. Adults, youth and children are all included in this study. Books are available for $10; let Kathi Pritts know if you would like a copy. For gathering times, and locations, please click here.
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Wesley celebrates 50 years of our amazing rummage sale! This year, Wesley's annual Rummage Sale is coming to the Interstate Center in April and we would like to get the ball rolling! We will need volunteers and donations to get it started. For more information, click here!
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The rummage sale is rapidly approaching. Rummage sale week is April 18 – 23, and several areas still need a coordinator. As an area coordinator you would organize the items in your area; price the items in your area (pricing stickers are provided), and find additional help for your area if needed.
Area coordinators are still needed for:
Accessories
Boutique
Electronics
Hidden Treasures
Housekeeping & Window Treatments
On-line sales
Personal Care/Health Care
Picture Frames
Tools
If you would like to volunteer or need more information,
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Thank you for all of your support throughout the year! Just One is one of the many vital ministries here at Wesley UMC Bloomington.
Through the month of February, Just One will be collecting Detergent Pods and Dryer Sheets Each donation goes directly to local children, teens, and adults in need of these basic products. You can leave donations in the hall across from the Garden Room at Wesley.
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Making offerings to Wesley ministries is easier than ever with our multiple methods of giving. Simply click the 'Give' logo to view our web page. You can also text your offering by texting:
"$(dollar amount)" to: (309) 822-4442
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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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Thank you to Carolyn Coleman,
Assistant to the Pastors.
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This will be Carolyn's final full week here at Wesley Church and on behalf of our staff and congregation, we thank her for the time spent serving as the Assistant to the Pastors. It has been a pleasure working with Carolyn and wish her all the best in her future travels and endeavors. Blessings Carolyn |
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Wesley West Construction Update
Thank you so much for the generosity of everyone who is donating their resources to the Wesley West Construction project. So far we have received a total of $10,131 for this project and even more in pledges. Wesley is such a giving family and with this project, our great community is our focus!
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WESLEY SCOUTS TAKE 3rd PLACE!
Last Saturday, Scouts from Wesley's Troop 918 along with companion Troop 8888 of Second Pres participated in WD Boyce 1st Aid Rally. Scouts were judged on knowledge, ability and willingness to jump to action in a situation where first aid was required. Out of thirteen Troop teams, the Wesley-based team place 3rd! Way to Go Scouts!
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Souper Bowl of Caring
We received $512.81 for the Souper Bowl of Caring. As in past years, this has been added to the Safe Harbor fund to be used for meals served at Safe Harbor by youth and Church & Society. Thank you so much for your generosity, Wesley!
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Share your great news with your Wesley family!
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Larry Hutson
Larry D. Hutson age 82, of Bloomington, IL, passed away at 8:40 PM on Friday, February 11, 2022, at OSF St Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington, IL. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Larry's family and friends. Please view his full obituary here.
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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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Illinois State University’s Center for Math, Science and Technology and the ISU Office of Sustainability invite campus and community members to The Green Screen. Films feature a different topic each month, with a focus on the global climate change crisis.
March 15, 2022 – Chasing Ice
Director, Jeff Orlowski
Photographer James Balog deploys cameras to capture a multi-year record of the world’s changing glaciers and compress years into seconds. The film captures ancient mountains of ice in motion as they disappear at a breathtaking rate.
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This year's Scout Summer Youth Camp theme is WILD WILD WEST!
Camp dates are from June 13-17th at the awesome Comlara Park in Hudson, IL! Cub scouts of all ranks absolutely LOVE this yearly event and your scout has the opportunity to earn badges, see friends, make new friends, and experience all the unique scouting activities we have to offer!
We would love for your Boy Scouts to volunteer a day or more at our camp this year as well. To take advantage of this youth leadership opportunity, please have them contact Bloomington Cub Scout Camp Director Meghan Hillebrandt and we can get them placed in a position that they can excel in helping with!
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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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