July 8th, 2022
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Mental illness can feel like an evil spirit. Don’t take it lightly; people need real help, and the right help. Sometimes healing is met with resistance. But those who follow Jesus know we are called to be free.
Sunday, July 17th we will continue our series on ‘Conversations About...’. Next week’s conversation will focus on the hard reality of suicide and thoughts that may lead to urges of self-harm.
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SERVICE UPDATE:
Wesley will be hosting two indoor services this Sunday
Traditional Service: 9:00 am; Contemporary Service 11:30
Sunday's Sermon
With Pastor Sara L. Isbell
and Carli Barnett, MSW, LCSW
This Week's Attendance
Outdoor service: 180;
Online views in the last week: 401
‘Staff Inservice Day’ was at East Bay Camp! Members of the Wesley staff took a bus out to East Bay to help with seasonal maintenance, including painting, brush clearing, cleaning up the beach area, and arranging a lifeguard stand. We also provided a marvelous lunch for the East Bay Camp staff. (Thanks Fred!) We had so much fun and thank East Bay Camp director Lea Schuler for the invitation and a wonderful afternoon!
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Raking Weeds From the Beach |
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Moving the Lifeguard Stand
Pastor Sara Isbell,
Kelsey Ross, Ben Lash,
John Perry, Jim Robinson,
Pastor Tanya Edwards Evans
(not pictured: Fred Johnson, Mil Johnson, Tiarra Grant)
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THERE IS NEVER A FEE TO USE YOUTUBE
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Please bring a lawn chair, sunscreen, a water bottle, and perhaps an umbrella for shade, and join us as we fill our neighborhood with praise! (don’t worry; we warn our neighbors first – and invite them!) We will move inside to the Sanctuary if it rains. All outdoor services will include Holy Communion!
Please Remember:
- Though we will not have a traditional nursery or children's ministry during these services, we look forward to seeing the children join us!
- Though we will not have donuts available we will offer them the following Sunday in the Garden Room between services.
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On the following dates, we will worship at 9:00 am only. Enjoy your day!
Sunday, August 7:
Enjoy the Fresh-Air With This Outdoor Parking Lot Service!
'Blessing of the Animals' Sunday
East Parking Lot at 9:00 am
Sunday, September 4:
Come Celebrate Our Last Scheduled Outdoor Parking Lot Service!
East Parking Lot at 9:00 am
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#BeUMC honors the core values that connect the people of The United Methodist Church. No matter the challenges we face, God is with us, and we continue to have opportunities to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world! Click the image to read more on #BeUMC!
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Thank you so much for helping replenish the Benevolence Fund! |
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The Wesley Benevolence Fund is designed to help local families in need. This fund provides people in our community with temporary assistance for utility bills, rent, and food. Please consider making an offering to this fund on the Give Page of our website or you can simply:
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United Methodist Committee on Relief |
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United Methodists and others wishing to provide humanitarian assistance to the Ukrainian people in the wake of the Russian invasion of their country may contribute to UMCOR International Disaster Response and Recovery. Write “Advance #982450-Ukraine” on the memo line of your check or in the “other ministries” notes under UMCOR. |
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COVID TRANSMISSION UPDATE!
"McLean County remains at Medium COVID-19 Community Level. In areas where the Community Level is Medium, the CDC strongly recommends that those individuals at highest risk or who have high-risk persons in their household should consider wearing masks in indoor public places." from:
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Christian Education
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 Nursery
Room 117
8:45am - 12:45pm
We are meeting in-person! Ms. Liz will send out the Sunday Experience Link and coloring page on Sunday morning. Masks are required by all leaders and kids (ages 3-5) in preschool ministries.
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Children's Church
Wesley Hall
9:00am - 10:00am
We look forward to gathering online for our Children's Sunday School if you aren't able to make it in person at Wesley Hall! Click the email link below for information and as always, please stay safe!
Contact Kathi Pritts for the zoom link at:
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Jr. High Class
6/7 Grade Boys Group Rm
10:15am - 11:15am
Wesley's Youth team is so excited to see you again this Sunday! Click the email link below for information and as always, please stay safe. For those joining us, we'll see you this Sunday!
Contact Kelsey Ross for additional information at:
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W.I.S.E.
Wesley Hall
10:15am - 11:15am
(Wesley Intergenerational School Experience)
W.I.S.E. is where families learn together, strengthen the bonds of family and faith, and have conversations of faith. W.I.S.E. begins in Wesley Hall and then moves to rooms 21-30.
Contact Kathi Pritts for more information at:
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Children's Church
Wesley Hall
11:30am - 12:30pm
We look forward to gathering online for our Children's Sunday School if you aren't able to make it in person at Wesley Hall! Click the email link below for information and as always, please stay safe!
Contact Kathi Pritts for the zoom link at:
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Sr. High School
Sr. High Lounge
10:15am - 11:15am
Wesley's Youth team is so excited to see you again this Sunday! Click the email link below for information and as always, please stay safe. For those joining us, we'll see you this Sunday!
Contact Kelsey Ross for additional information at:
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Adult studies continue this Sunday with “ACTS: Catching Up With the Spirit” by Matthew Skinner. There will be a new zoom link provided. Join us in the Lounge at 10:15 am! |
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Please sign up before using the zoom link so we know to expect you. Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you soon! |
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Pastor Evans is hosting an 8-week study titled Invitation to the Old Testament and will be held each Saturday afternoon from 2:00-3:00 pm. Explore the Old Testament's story of God and God's calling to the people of Israel through the many "voices" of the biblical text. Hear the magnificence of a Creation hymn, discover the law and wisdom teachings, listen to the warning of the prophets and explore the poetry of the Song of Solomon.
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Disciple I Bible Study Signup Time!
We are currently taking signups for our upcoming Disciple I book study for this August! Learn about the major persons, events, and topics in the sequence of the biblical story.
34-week study
Wednesdays from 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online with Zoom and In-person
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Wesley invites YOU to get involved in the worship life of the congregation! Helpers are needed once a month or so to help:
- Food Services
- Greet at the Entrances
- Usher at the Sanctuary doors
- Prepare, serve, clean up Communion
- Run slides or sound from the Balcony
You are ready to be a part of Wesley's amazing volunteer team!
To sign up, simply make a note on your attendance slip, call the church office, or email Tiarra Grant. We look forward to making Wesley work with you!
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DISTRIBUTION MINISTRY THANKS YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
This month, we are running short on a few items. Please consider helping us replenish our supply of these particular items:
Wipes
Facial Tissue
Diapers: sizes Newborn, 6, 3T-4T, 4T-5T
Baby Lotion and Shampoo/Body Wash for children
We had 362 families who came in June and 31 volunteers. We now have over 300 volunteers and have served over 3,000 families since we began in 2018. Thank you for supporting our community!
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We are excited to share that we have build dates and a location for our 2022-2023 Habitat for Humanity build!
We will be partnering with Calvary on the Faith House Build, located at 901 W Mulberry St, Bloomington. We will be building on the 2nd Saturday of each month starting on August 13th, from 8 am-noon. The goal is to have the house completed by November, so we have a lot of work to do!
The groundbreaking for the Faith House Build, located at 901 W Mulberry St, Bloomington, will be on Saturday, July 16th at 9 am. Knowing many of you will be at the Paper Distribution that day, if you do not have plans, please come out to the groundbreaking to meet our new partner family.
Also, we have an additional volunteer opportunity. This Saturday, July 9th, Habitat needs help at 1112 N Morris. Please get in touch with Lindsey at lindsey.jarboe@habitatmclean.org if you are interested.
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Healing Rides Ministry helps those who have difficulties with mobility get out and enjoy fresh air and sunshine on Constitution Trail. We do this by offering rides on a specially designed bicycle driven by trained riders. Healing Rides helps encourage socialization and relationship building between riders and volunteers as well as improving the spirits of those who ride. |
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Scheduled rides continue through the Summer until September 30th. We make appointments at 1 pm and 2 pm Monday through Friday and have 2 Bikes, so please feel free to bring a friend to ride along!
Click the logo above or call the church at (309) 827-8046 to schedule a free leisurely ride!
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If you would like to participate in a 25-mile ride with other “Wesley Wheels,” mark your calendar for Saturday, July 9! The group will meet at Rosa Park Commons at 7:00 am, ride out to Lake Evergreen, and return by around 9:00 am. For more information email Steve Brown or call him at (309) 826-6803.
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Sundays throughout the summer Surge will meet at CRAFTED in Bloomington for Sand Volleyball, coffee, snacks, and Fellowship from 6-8:00 pm. Bring money for a drink if you want one! ALL students COMING OUT OF 6th-12th grade are invited to attend.
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Wesley sent 5 campers, 1 counselor, 2 volunteers, and 2 kids campers to Little Grassy this past Sunday!
Please say a prayer for their wonderful, and safe time together during their travels and Summer Camp of worship and fun!
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Counselor:
Ben Lash
Volunteers:
Matt Sherrill
Lindsey Sherrill
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Campers:
Sarah Baker
Mary Baker
Brian Baker
Sienna Schottland
Corinne Thompson
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Kids Campers:
Kam Sherrill
Addie Sherrill
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Wednesday, July 20th - August 28th |
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SUMMER CHANCEL CHOIR DATES! |
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Wednesday Rehearsals
(Choir Room)
July 20th at 7:15 pm
August 24th at 7:15 pm
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Sunday Singing
(Sanctuary)
July 24th at 9:00 am
August 28th at 9:00 am
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All are welcome and you do not have to have participated in choir before! Please contact Ron Kiesewetter if you have any questions.
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Loren Troyer
July 8, 2022
Loren Troyer (93) died peacefully on July 7 at the Villas of Holly Brook in Bloomington. Our hearts go out to Loren’s wife Katie and their family, especially Wesley members Jill, Brian, Kathryn, and Jonathan Livengood.
Carolyn Hutson
October 22, 1941 - July 4, 2022
Carolyn K. Hutson age 80 of Bloomington IL passed away at 10:00 AM on Monday, July 4, 2022, at the Villas of Holly Brook, Bloomington, IL.
Phyllis Pederson
Phyllis Pederson, 71 years old, of Bloomington, Illinois, and The Villages, Florida passed away on June 10, 2022, due to a car crash. Phyllis’ service will be here at Wesley on Saturday, July 16, at 3:00pm in the Sanctuary? (visitation 12-2 in the Garden Room)
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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Scouts from Wesley chartered Troop 918 had such an amazing time at the Ingersoll Scout Reservation (ISR) Summer Camp 2022! The London Hills reservation encompasses almost 1000 acres of woodland and prairie and provides a facility where scouts learned life-changing skills — how to swim, how to identify poisonous plants, or how to rescue someone who's drowning, fishing, and many more. Summer camp allows Scouts to work on advancement toward an ultimate goal of Eagle Scout. Congratulations to all who completed Scout camp and thank you to all of the youth and adult leaders who help make ISR possible every year!
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Cub Scouts Meet at Wesley Every Second and Fourth Thursday!
(takes a break through the summer)
Cub Scouting is part of the worldwide Scouting movement and aims to promote character development, citizenship training, personal fitness, and leadership. For more information, please email Andrea Kane
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Girl Scouts Meet at Wesley Every First and Third Thursday!
(takes a break through the summer)
If you know or are someone who would like to join in building courage, confidence, and character, while making the world a better place, please feel free to contact Liz Tomera to learn about Girl Scouts!
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Boy Scouts Meet at Wesley Every Monday!
(continues through the summer)
Troop 918 works hard to prepare our youth to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. For more information on BSA, please feel free to contact Ken Anderson.
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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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CONTACTING WESLEY COMMUNICATIONS TEAM!
Do you have a story or upcoming event that you would like to share with Wesley Church? GREAT- We love hearing from you about your good news!
Please email John Perry to make an appointment for a call or office visit.
Appointment times are as follows:
Monday and Friday
Available via email only
9:00am - 3:00pm
Tuesday-Thursday
Available via email, in-person, or phone
12:30pm - 3:00pm
The deadline for newsletter information is Tuesday at 3:00 pm.
The deadline for newsletter revisions is Wednesday at 3:00 pm.
Information received after these times will show in the following week.
SHOW YOUR DEVOTION!
We are currently looking for Wesley members to do quick 5-minute devotion videos. We make it easy and convenient by doing all the recording for you! Contact Ben Lash to schedule a date to record.
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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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