MONTHLY MEMO

WORSHIP AT WESLEY

A Note from Pastor Jeff

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! To those of you who have pledged financial support to keep strong the mission and ministries of our congregation, thank you! You are a great encouragement to those of us who love our congregation and are passionate about the work that we do for Jesus Christ in High Point.

To say that the Apostle Paul was committed to planting churches and sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ is an understatement. It was more than a commitment; it was his life. It was not an easy life. The Apostle faced great struggles in ministry. Paul wrote that “Five times I have received from the Jews the forty lashes minus one. Three times I was beaten with rods. Once I received a stoning. Three times I was shipwrecked; for a night and a day I was adrift at sea; on frequent journeys, in danger from rivers, danger from bandits, danger from my own people, danger from gentiles, danger in the city, danger in the wilderness, danger at sea, danger from false brothers and sisters; in toil and hardship, through many a sleepless night, hungry and thirsty, often without food, cold and naked” (2 Corinthians 11:24-27). But Paul persevered. He kept going. One of the things that kept him going was the support and the encouragement of people who were passionate about the work of Christ.

I feel sure that there were days when Paul wanted to quit, walk away from his ministry, do something that did not keep him awake at nights, do something less stressful and exhausting, but he would remember certain people and keep going. He would remember those people who supported the ministry. He wrote to a group of faithful people in Philippi, saying “I thank my God for every remembrance of you, always in every one of my prayers for all of you, praying with joy for your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now” (Philippians 1:3-5, emphasis added). Next to the work of the Holy Spirit, it is the support and encouragement of others that keep us going. Perhaps one of the main ways that we experience the sustaining work of the Holy Spirit is through the support and encouragement of others.

Again, thank you! Thank you for your “partnership in the gospel.” Thank you for your faithful, sacrificial support of the ministry of Wesley Memorial Church. Many, many people are experiencing the transforming power of Jesus Christ because of your generosity.

If you have not turned in a pledge card yet, please know that you can still do that and be part of our planning for the ways that God will work through us in 2023. Again, thank you!

With Confidence in Christ,

Pastor Jeff

Sunday Worship Services

7:30 a.m. - Televised service on WGHP FOX8
8:30 a.m. - Traditional Service in the Chapel
9:45 a.m. - Contemporary Service in the Fellowship Hall
11 a.m. - Traditional Service in the Sanctuary

Weekly Bulletins

Download 7:30 a.m. (FOX8) Order of Service

Click Here for Livestream

You're invited to a Service of Wholeness & Healing this Sunday, November 6 at 5pm in the Chapel.

This special service is designed to help participants discover pace as they face illness, grief, as well as physical, emotional, and spiritual pain. A reception will follow in the Asbury Room. All are welcome. Sponsored by the Stephen Ministers.

Calendar

Looking Ahead...

November 6

All Saints Day

Service of Wholeness & Healing at 5pm

November 13

Pastors' Presentation at 5pm in the Fellowship Hall

“A Pastor’s Chat with the Church Family”

All members are encouraged to attend this event that is sponsored by our Administrative and Discernment Teams. We will hear from our clergy about the developing split in the United Methodist Church. Refreshments will be served. Childcare will be provided. This meeting will also be followed by a Town Hall meeting on Tuesday, November 29, 6 pm, Dining Hall.

November 15

Charge Conference/Church Council at 6pm in the Dining Hall

November 19

Carolina Christmas Bazaar from 8am to 3pm

November 27

First Sunday of Advent

December 11

Children's Nativity at 11am service

December 18

Lessons and Carols Service and White Christmas Gifts

Christmas Drive-Thru 5pm to 6:30pm - Volunteers Needed!

December 24 - Christmas Eve

4pm Contemporary Service

5pm LoveFeast

8pm Holy Communion Service (Livestream)

11pm Holy Communion Service

December 25 - Christmas Day

10am Service only

Service Information

November 6 - All Saints Sunday

This Festive service will include the chancel choir singing Malcolm Archer’s setting of the Te Deum. During Holy Communion the names will be called of those members who have passed since last years All Saints Sunday.

November 20 - Christ The King Sunday

This, the last Sunday of the Christian year, we stand and sing boldy: Rejoice, the Lord Is King!

November 27 - Advent I

The new year begins with a wake-up call: Christ is coming soon! We light the first candle on our advent wreath. The anthem is Paul Manz’s, E’en so, Lord Jesus, Quickly Come.

December 4 - Advent II

At the heart of our Advent preparation stands John the Baptist, who calls us to repent and make a new beginning. We enter the sanctuary, this day, seeing lighted Chrismon trees and wreaths. The anthem is a setting by George Guest, Zion, at Thy Shining Gates.

December 11 - Advent III

O come, little children; come one and come all! Our annual children’s nativity is held during the 11am worship service, with Mary, Joseph, little sheep, wise-men and shepherds. The chancel handbells will ring the opening voluntary and the chancel choir will sing Robert Wetzler’s setting of the Magnificat entitled, Song of Mary.

December 18 - Advent IV

A Festival Service of Lessons and Carols with readers, chancel choir, chamber orchestra and organ. Carols and anthems by Bach, Darke, Handel, Forrest, Stopford, and Willcocks.

December 24 - Christmas Eve Services

4:00pm - Contemporary Service - Fellowship Hall Carols and candle lighting.

5:00pm - The 49th Annual LOVEFEAST

In the candlelit style of the Moravian Lovefeast. Special Music by the chancel choir and soloists accompanied by chamber orchestra and organ. Carols by Gruber, Rutter, Stopford and Willcocks. Lovefeast buns and cider will be served during the service.

8:00pm - Traditional Christmas Eve Service Join us in singing your favorite Christmas Carols. A message by Dr. Jeff Patterson will be followed by Holy Communion and Candle-lighting.

11:00pm - Traditional (Midnight) Christmas Eve Service A Festival Service with sung carols accompanied by a chamber orchestra and organ. A Christmas message by Dr. Jeff Patterson will be followed by Holy Communion and Candle-lighting. Join us as we carry our light out into the world and sing, under the stars: Joy To The World!

December 25 - Christmas Day Service (only one service)

10:00am - Christmas Morning Service with an inspirational message by Dr. Jeff Patterson and sung carols.

Wednesdays @ Wesley

On Wednesday evenings we serve a warm, home-cooked meal beginning at 5:15 p.m. in our Dining Hall. The cost is free, but donations are accepted. Following dinner is a wide range of opportunities for learning and spiritual growth. For a full list of all programming offers click below.

Fall Programming

Wednesday Dinner Menu

Announcements

Attention all Parents and Grandparents:

All Saints Day is November 6. Last year we expanded how we celebrate All Saints Day at Wesley Memorial. We always have recognized our loved ones whose lives have returned to God since last all Saints Day. Last year we began to recognize those whose lives have fresh come from God (born since last All Saints Day, November 7, 2021). We are asking our Wesley Memorial Member families who have had a child born since last All Saints Day to please let Tish know: tschultheiss@wesleymemorial.org with their full name and a picture by November 1. We would like to include them in the All Saints Day bulletin insert.

We will Decorate the Entire Church for Christmas this Year!

You may order wreaths, poinsettias in honor or memory of your loved one. Because we are bringing back our traditional Lovefeast Service on Christmas Eve, we will offer new this year, Moravian Buns and candles to be used at the Lovefeast for you to purchase in memory or honor of your love ones in lots of $25, $50 or $100. Place your order now by calling Sue Schoch at 336-812-4806.

Dough Roller Request

In preparation for the annual chicken pie sale, the Wesley 100 is looking to an electric/manual dough roller. The roller is needed on November 10 -11 and will need to be capable of making up to an 11” pie topper. If you or someone you know has access to a dough roller, please reach out to Carroll Brown at 336-689-0056.

INTERESTED IN HELPING TO START A SINGLES MINISTRY FOR THE HIGH POINT COMMUNITY?

Did you know that nearly 50% of U.S. adults are single? That is 126.9 million unmarried Americans. Our congregation would like to create a singles group that would meet periodically for Christian friendship, fellowship and fun. We will have an informational meeting on Thursday, Nov. 10, 6:30 pm. If interested in this ministry, please contact Pastor Jeff at jpatterson@wesleymemorial.org.

Poinsettia Delivery Help

The Congregational Care Team would appreciate your help delivering poinsettias to REACH (Restricted or Reduced Mobility, Exceptional Circumstances, Advanced Aging, Convalescing, or Homebound) members of our congregation on Friday, December 2nd from 6:30 to 7:30 immediately following the tree lighting. Please drive through the porte cochere at the side entrance to the narthex where we will load your car. You may request the number of poinsettias you wish to deliver along with specific neighborhoods or specific recipients. Hope to see you!

Angel Tree

It’s that time of year again! We will launch our Angel Tree Project on November 18. This program provides Christmas gifts for children who have an incarcerated parent. Each child will receive a clothing gift and a non-clothing gift.Angels will be on the Christmas trees in the Bridge Café, Sunday School area and the Narthex outside the sanctuary. Angels will provide the necessary information to purchase gifts. Wrap the two gifts in the same paper and stick the angle on the package. A for non-clothing and B for clothing. Please include the receipt for your items. Presents need to be turned into the church before December 4. You can place the gifts under the trees.

Join Our New Eucharistic Ministry

Congregational Care is developing a Visiting Eucharistic Ministry to serve communion to our members who are unable to join us at church for the Great Thanksgiving. We need members to visit congregants and serve communion (training will be provided) and to make phone calls and coordinate schedules. If you are interested in learning more about this meaningful ministry, please email Pastor Lisa Tanico at LTanico@WesleyMemorial.org.

Cover the City

Cover the City was founded by Amanda Foster Anderson 10 years ago after she saw a man sleeping behind Krispy Kreme Doughnuts. She and her friends did what they could to help him but never saw him again. It came to her attention that homeless shelters rarely have blankets donated and there is a tremendous need in the City. Thus, Cover the City was born. Since 2013 over 50,000 people have found warmth in the winter months. The organization has grown from a High Point based organization to 5 different states and 10 different cities with over 100 partners and sponsorships.

Wesley Memorial will conduct a blanket drive the first two Sundays in November. Boxes will be placed at each worship location where you may bring your gently used or new blankets, comforters, or throws of any size. A Cleaner World will clean and pack the blankets for distribution. After the drive Wesley Memorial will match you donations so your one becomes two! When you snuggle in your warm bed just imagine what it would be like to sleep outside with no blanket or to sleep in a shelter with no warm cover. Blankets are also given to Law Enforcement to be given to those in need.

Christmas Drive-Thru

Share the hope and joy of the Christmas season as a volunteer at our Christmas Drive-Thru event on December 18th from 5pm to 6:30pm. It takes lots of volunteers to make the Christmas Drive-Thru a success, and we have opportunities for all ages. From the setup of the various stations to acting as a sheep, volunteers make this event truly spectacular! Give back this holiday season by committing to serve as a volunteer.

Click the link below for more details and to sign up.

Christmas Drive-Thru Sign Up

Sanctuary Counseling Group is excited to share that in less than 2 weeks, they will host their first auction, the 2022 SCG Virtual Auction. It is entirely online and runs from 8 am Tuesday, November 1st, until 8 pm on Monday, November 7th! The proceeds raised from this event will directly benefit SCG's Samaritan Scholarship Fund (SSF). The SSF scholarships allow anyone in need of mental health care the ability to receive it!

Auction Goes LIVE Tuesday, November 1st at 8am!

2022 SCG Virtual Auction

Wesley Women Bazaar Info

THE BAZAAR IS BACK!

Saturday, November 19, 8am-3pm

VENDORS ● BAKE SALE ● CAFE

GENERAL STORE ● SILENT AUCTION

After a 2-year break, the Wesley Women Bazaar has returned. All proceeds help fund local charities and programs. We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you.

There will be lots of yummy food in our Bazaar Cafe!!! Join us for breakfast and lunch!

We’d love to have your gently used household items, toys, craft materials, holiday decor, collectibles and sporting goods for the Silent Auction and General Store. Gift certificates from local businesses are also popular. NO clothing or big TVs please. Bring your donations to the stage in the dining hall starting Monday, November 14. Volunteers are needed on Thursday, Friday and Saturday to set up and work the sale. Contact Myra Snider to sign up 336.803.1403 or msnider!@triad.rr.com.

CALLING ALL COOKS for the Bazaar. Your desserts, casseroles, canned items, homemade soup and bread are needed for the Bake Sale. You don’t have to be member of Wesley Women to contribute. Donations accepted downstairs in the youth canteen area on Thursday, November 17, noon - 6pm and Friday, November 18, 9am - 6pm. Contact Glenda Miller 336.870.4513 or ghmiller52@gmail.com for more info.

Thank you for your help and we’ll see you at THE BAZAAR!!!!!!! TELL YOUR FRIENDS !!

Judy Hustrulid

336.491.0023 (c)

Wesley Memorial Kids

Bring your kids to Sunday Funday each week at 9:45 a.m.

We are praising God that the Children’s Ministry nursery is now open for children ages 0-2. The nursery is located in room A-213, the first room on the left in the elementary hall. This puts the nursery on the same hallway as all the other Sunday School classrooms.

Click the image below to view the Wesley memorial Kids Fall 2022 Calendar!

Join the Wesley Memorial Kids Text

List: Text WMKIDS to 94000

Call, text, or email anytime! Let us know how we can serve your family and pray for you

Ann Marie Chilton & April Maines & the Children's Ministry Team

Student Ministry

Student Ministry Director

Steven Nelson

cell: 910-232-6064

Visit our Website

Student Ministry Interns

Mikayla Brown

cell: 336-264-0540

Riley Phelps

cell: 336-862-0822

Jacob Kohns

cell: 336-816-6811

Wesley Memorial School

Building Community in the Wesley Memorial School

At WMS we are finding new and meaningful ways to bring fellowship, ministry, partnership and building relationships into our school family, WM Church, and the Community.

It’s the little things that help create an atmosphere that is nurturing, learning, growing, next steps of development, and following Gods commandment to Love One Another. We have created opportunities in the classrooms for children to make new friends, bond with teachers, and feel safe. It is our goal to also help parents meet one another and share in parenting experiences. It is a family “FEEL” that we are creating in the hallways, on campus, and in our community.

Please take a look at our newsletter and enjoy all the fabulous pictures that speak LOUDER than these words…

1 Corinthians 12:14

For the body does not consist of one member but of many.

The body of Christ, or the people that are the whole of humanity, are a team. The body is not supported

by one person, but by all of us. We are one, we are strongest working together in unity. Teamwork is the key to living life in harmony, so that we can do God's will.

Small Group Experiences

SENIOR PASTOR BIBLE STUDY

The Book of Acts: Living the Spirit-Filled Life

Wednesdays, 9:30 or 6:45pm

AM in the Dining Hall

PM in the Media Center

This New Testament Book describes the acts of the Holy Spirit in the lives of the early Christians. It describes how the early church learned to overcome spiritual and cultural resistance to their message, a message very relevant for us today.

A warm continental breakfast will be served at the 9:30 session and our evening meal precedes the 6:45 session. Meals are free, but donations are accepted.

To register for this class, please contact Cynthia Reddick at 336-884-2204.

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

BIBLE STUDY

Mondays, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Media Center

Topic: David - Developing a Heart for God

David was a highly-flawed individual but he was the God’s greatest leader of Israel and a “man after God’s own heart” (I Sam. 13:14). Lead by Dr. Jeff Patterson

To register, contact Cynthia Reddick or 336-884-2204

DR. WILLETT MEN'S BIBLE STUDY

Resumed September 14 at 7:20 a.m. in the Dining Hall. A warm continental breakfast is served.

C.S. LEWIS SOCIETY

OF THE TRIAD

First Thursday of Each Month, 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. (Off-Campus at River Landing)

Next Meeting: October 6th

This book study group exists for the purpose of promoting an understanding of the Christian faith by studying the thought of the greatest twentieth-century defender of the Christian faith, C.S Lewis. A book or an essay by or about C.S. Lewis is discussed at each meeting. This group meets in the living room of the main building of the River Landing Retirement Community in Colfax on the first Thursday of each month, October – June, from 7 to 8 p.m. This group has members from around the region and is facilitated by our Senior Pastor, Dr. Jeff Patterson. For more information email Dr. Patterson.

Partnerships

Wesley Memorial is the home to one of the 13 satellite offices to Sanctuary Counseling Group which provides mental health counseling and pastoral counseling. Their mission is to walk with clients as they journey towards the healing of their minds, hearts, and souls.

Therapists:

Dr. Sharon Adams, D. Min, M.S., LCMHC

Confidential Voicemail: 704-375-5354 ext. 406

Thomas Barker, M.S., LCMHCA, NCC

Confidential Voicemail: 704-375.5354 ext. 419

Travis Jeffords, M.Div., M.S., LCMHCA, NCC

Confidential Voicemail: 704-375-5354 ext. 409

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Our Wesley Memorial partnership with Fairview School has flourished for almost 20 years investing in students and changing lives. Our church has been instrumental in the following ways; backpack food ministry, tutoring, breakfast buddies, open houses and supporting teachers and school staff.

This year we are looking for ways to reenergize our commitment and our service to Fairview school. You will be hearing more about these opportunities in the coming weeks.

Here are some you might consider:

Reading volunteers – weekly commitment

Math Tutors – weekly commitment

School Breakfast Buddy Program – weekly commitment

Backpack Food Bags – supplemental food for extended holidays weekends

Hosting a quarterly staff appreciation breakfast

As you have an interest in or learning about being a part of this vital ministry please email Pam Greene, Communities in Schools, at greenep2@gcnc.com or call Cynthia Reddick at 336-884-2204.