WESLEY WEEKLY

August 18 - 25

An Evening of Information

The WMUMC Discernment Team encourages all members to be present Sunday, August 28, at 5 p.m. for a presentation by Dr. Terry Moore, Senior Pastor of Weddington United Methodist Church, a 4,700 member church in our conference that is on the path to disaffiliate from the UMC. Dr. Moore is a graduate of Pfeiffer University, Emory University, and Columbia Theological Seminary. He has served congregations throughout our annual conference and has served as President of our Conference’s Board of Ordained Ministry. He has been the pastor of Weddington UMC since 2008. This information session will occur in our Fellowship Hall/Contemporary Worship Center.

Nationally Syndicated Columnist to Speak at Local Church

Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church invites the community to see nationally syndicated columnist John Rosemond on Sunday, August 21. Two opportunities will be available to hear Rosemond.

During the 11 a.m. worship service, Wesley Memorial UMC will honor and thank area educators and administrators. The event will feature Rosemond followed by a free lunch in the Dining Hall for educators that will include free gifts and a Walmart gift card. Please RSVP by August 15 for this event.

Rosemond has worked with families, children, and parents since 1971 in the field of family psychology. He is a licensed family psychologist in North Carolina. Rosemond is syndicated in approximately 225 newspapers nationwide. He has written eleven best-selling parenting books. He is known for his sound advice, humor and easy, relaxed, engaging style.

Rosemond is holding a seminar titled, “Parenting with Love and Leadership” in the Fellowship Hall at Wesley Memorial UMC at 2 p.m. The focus will be on effective discipline, with an emphasis on universal principles rather than specific techniques, although the latter is used in true-life examples and anecdotes.

In this often humorous and thought-provoking seminar, Rosemond describes the contemporary parenting conundrum in clear, compelling terms and then describes a practical, tested solution. He teaches how to motivate maximum child compliance by using “leadership speech.”

Tickets ($5 per person or $10 per couple) can be purchased in the church office or online Email Rev. Clark Chilton with questions.

Sunday Worship Services

August 21 - Eleventh Sunday

After Pentecost

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

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

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Wednesdays at Wesley

August 24

Vespers in the Chapel at 6 p.m.

Thirty minutes of song, prayer, meditation, Holy Communion and anointing with oil by our Stephen Ministers (if you wish) is a weekly spiritual oasis.

Student Ministry Ignite 6 p.m.

Chancel Choir Rehearsal (choir room) at 7 p.m.

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Senior Adult Outing

Our Senior Adults are headed to a High Point Rockers game on Tuesday, August 23. The Rockers will be playing the Lexington Legends. The ticket cost is $10 each. Please call Cynthia at 336-884-2204 to make your reservation. Be in the church parking lot at 5:30 p.m. on the day of the event to receive your ticket and make payment. The game begins at 6:05 p.m. Carpooling from the circle parking lot is available if you would like.

Community Faith Night with High Point Rockers

Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church is going to ballpark, and you're invited!

What: Faith and Family Night at High Point Rockers Stadium

When: Friday, August 26 at 6:30 p.m. (meet at ballpark for your ticket)

How Much? $10 per person

What's included: reserved box seat with your church family (food and drink not included). Fireworks after the game. Sign-up in the church office or on our website.

Mental Health and the Church

Sanctuary Counseling Group is offering a free classes on mental health in August. Topics to be discussed will include depression, anxiety, identity development and building self-care skills.

The last class will be held August 23 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Media Center at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church.

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Senior Adult Dinner

All Wesley Memorial UMC members ages 60+ years are invited to a Senior Adult

Dinner Celebration. The event will be Wednesday, Sept. 7 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The theme is Aging Well in the Old North State. The menu will include Old North State favorites including fried chicken, potato salad, green beans and caramel cake. Please RSVP by Aug. 31 to Cynthia Reddick at 336-884-2204.

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

The new Children’s Ministry nursery for children ages 0 -2 will be 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. The nursery is now closer to all Sunday morning service locations, making it easier for parents to find. Our new nursery will open the morning of Sunday, August 21.

Parents of 3rd Graders! Please email Ann Marie Chilton at if your child is in the 3rd grade this fall - it’s time for them to receive their Wesley Memorial Bible this September!

Student Ministry Director

Steven Nelson

cell: 910-232-6064

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Student Ministry Summer Intern

Mikayla Brown

cell: 336-264-0540

Student Ministry Summer Worship

Riley Phelps

cell: 336-862-0822

SMALL GROUP EXPERIENCES

SENIOR PASTOR BIBLE STUDY

The Book of Acts: Living the Spirit-Filled Life

Wednesdays, 9:30 -10:30 am

Begins on September 21 (Dining Hall)

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 336-884-8804 or creddick@wesleymemorial.org.

INTERDENOMINATIONAL BIBLE STUDY

Mondays, 10:30 – 11:30 am

Begins on September 12 (Media Center)

Topic: David - Developing a Heart for God

Leader: Dr. Jeff Patterson

To register, contact Cynthia Reddick at creddick@wesleymemorial.org or 336-884-8804

C.S. LEWIS SOCIETY OF THE TRIAD

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. The first organizational meeting of the group this year will be a prime rib dinner in the dining room of Wesley Memorial on Thursday, August 25, at 6:30 p.m. The cost of the meal is $10 and RSVPs are required. This will be an informational meeting and the reading list for the year will be distributed. For more information or to RSVP for the informational dinner, email Dr. Patterson.

WMS Welcomes a phenomenal NEW group of retired Teachers and a Director back into the family. We are very excited for the opportunity to partner with,

Susan Hedrick, Debbie York, Susan Sumpter, Shirley Boyles, Kay Tucker, Jana Brotherton, and not pictured is Judy Needham.

They will be known as the Sage & Spice Mentors.

Sage is a person who is distinguished for their wisdom and good judgment. A person becomes sage through reflection and experience.

The flower essence of sage helps a person to draw wisdom from their life experiences and see life.

To become sage and spice, one must develop the ability to learn and grow from all of life’s experiences, both positive and negative.

You must explore, learn, build relationships, care, teach, investigate, and challenge yourself and others.

These Ladies will be, Prayer Partners sharing notes of encouragement, a cup of coffee, and a treat bag with new WMS Staff. They will support WMS by teaming with the Early Childhood Committee for teacher hospitality, attending programs and events, praying for WMS, WMUMC, and the Community, as well as partnering with the WMS Leadership for staff team building opportunities.

Thank you, Sage & Spice Mentors, you are each a true Blessing to the WMS Ministry!