March 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
Nursery available from 8:45am - 12:45pm
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Sunday's sermon:
Our Daily Bread
With Reverend Tanya Edwards-Evans
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This Week's Attendance
In-person Sunday Services: 276
Sunday School: 81
Online views since Sunday: 302
Unique views: 178
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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 began following the guidelines set by Governor Pritzker and made 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. For all of the information on Wesley's policies and health guidelines concerning COVID please click here. |
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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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MAKE AN IMPACT
GIVE LIKE YOU LIVE!
Impact the lives of people around the world by giving to the Missions Lenten Offering. CLICK HERE to see how this offering will make a difference around our world community!
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(United Methodist Committee on Relief)
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UMCOR Sunday enables the United Methodist Committee on Relief to quickly respond to crises across the globe providing ministries of food, shelter, health, and peace. Every dollar donated to a specific Advance# goes specifically to that fund. UMCOR Sunday takes an offering once a year to cover UMCOR’s administrative costs, so that all funds given toward Advance Special projects (such as Ukraine) go entirely toward those specific projects. This is the time to give. Click here to learn more about UMCOR Sunday!
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OUR NEXT DISTRIBUTION IS THIS SATURDAY!
We are getting everything packed so we'll be ready to serve 350 families on Saturday, March 19th. Bags of paper goods, food bags for walk-ups and eggs pre-packed. Diapers and hygiene items sorted and labeled. Volunteers recruited, traffic cones ready to be put up and warmer weather is here! The Distribution Ministry continues to need certain items for each month's distribution.
Diapers sizes newborn, 4, 5, 6 and 4T-5T are most needed; diaper wipes; hygiene items, pads, tampons, Depends always in demand. These items we need to purchase some of each month. We are so grateful for the financial support we receive each month that enables us to purchase our most needed items. Many months we have to purchase toilet paper or facial tissue and paper towels. We get requests often for napkins, paper plates and paper cups. If you have some left over party supplies, remember the paper distribution.
All product donations can be placed in the bin across from the Garden Room. Monetary donations can be made through the church office, be sure and note "WDM" on the memo line
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NEW MEMBERS REUNION!
We will have coffee & cookies this coming Sunday afternoon 3:00-4:00pm in the Lounge. This is for our wonderful members who joined the Wesley UMC in August or November.
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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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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 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.
If you would like to receive emails, please let Liz know at:
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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
Jr. 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 meeting in-person, we'll see you this Sunday!
Contact Kathi Pritts for the zoom link at:
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W.I.S.E.
Wesley Hall
10:15am - 11:15am
W.I.S.E. (Wesley Intergenerational School Experience) 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 meeting in-person, we'll see you this Sunday!
Contact Kathi Pritts for the zoom link at:
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Please click below to join us online or in-person at Wesley (Gathering in the Lounge) for Adult Sunday School with "The Lord's Prayer" at Wesley. 10:15-11:15am
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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' 3:00pm Sunday study will be in the Conference Room for this week only.
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Invite a friend! We love seeing everyone each week and would like you to invite a friend to one of our convenient study times. Click here for a full schedule of study times!
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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Confirmation class prepares young people to make their own decision about following Jesus and becoming full professing members of Wesley UMC. 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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Coming soon, we will be recording our March episode of the podcast answering the question: "Does God allow us to suffer?". We will post here to let you know each month when the next episode is posted on our podcast channel
CLICK HERE to take a moment to listen to our past podcast episodes and subscribe!
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Loads of Love is always accepting donations for those who have fallen on hard enough times that even doing laundry has become an issue. Simple things that many take for granted are made to be less of a concern through Loads of Love. Please toss your extra change or dollars in the tube next to the Sanctuary door near the History Hall.
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Join us for Wednesdays at Wesley!
Wednesday night, Surge will meet at Fusion Brew from 5:30-7:30 for games on March, 23rd. Kelsey will buy drinks for all who come out for the fun!
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6:00-7:00 Adult Book Study
Garden Room
6:00-6:50 Chimes of Glory
Chapel
6:00-7:30 Children’s Activities
Rooms 21-30
6:30-7:15 Wesley Brass
Sanctuary
5:30-7:30 Jr. High Study:
Fusion Brew (see above for details)
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5:30-7:30 Sr. High Study:
Fusion Brew (see above for details)
6:50-7:20 Wesley Singers
(with children’s activities)
Rooms 21-23
7:00-8:30 Bells of Wesley
Chapel
7:15-8:15 Chancel Choir
Choir Room
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The Wesley Music Department would like to encourage you to come make music with us! |
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In addition to the wonderful music programming listed above, we also have opportunities for Ringers and Youth Choir to join us on Sundays!
Sunday – Youth (jr. high-high school) opportunities
3:30-4:30pm in the Chapel
4:30-5:30pm in the Choir Rm
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All groups are mask optional, with the exception of children 5 and under. If you have never participated in a music group and would like to start, or if you have been away for a while and want to come back … we would love to have you! Please contact Brenna Martin at bmartin@wesley-umc.com if you have any questions or would like more information!
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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 APRIL 23rd Annual Rummage Sale is rapidly approaching and we are excited to host it again!
Ways YOU can help make this rummage sale a success:
- You can clean out your closets, basements, garages, etc.! Drop offs to the Interstate Center are as follows:
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Monday, April 18
Tuesday, April 19
Wednesday, April 20
Thursday, April 21
We Will Unload Your Vehicle
Saturday, April 23
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Noon – 9PM
9AM – 9PM
9AM – 9PM
9AM – 9 PM
We Will Unload Your Vehicle
SALE DAY!
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You can work at the Interstate Center, organizing and pricing items. Just come out to the West Expo Building and we will find a place for you. We welcome you anytime, any day! If you work just 5 hours you can participate in the Friday evening worker sale!!
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Monday, April 18
Tuesday, April 19
Wednesday, April 20
Thursday, April 21
Friday, April 22
Saturday, April 23
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noon – 9PM
9AM – 9PM
9AM – 9PM
9AM – 9PM
9AM – 4PM
7AM – 3PM Sale Day!!
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Do you need some great boxes for the rummage sale? There are sturdy boxes with lids and handles - perfect for packing up your donations for easy transport to the Interstate Center. They will be located across from the Garden Room under the coat racks. Please help yourself to as many as you need. Thank you!
If you have large furniture items to donate to the Rummage Sale, pickup is available April 18 through April 21. Please contact Chuck Knudson at 309-838-1182 or cmac.knudson@frontier.com to set up a day and time for the pickup. We will take your furniture items to the Interstate Center and prep them for the sale.
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WBB Pie Fundraiser Chair
Wesley’s Bright Beginning Board is looking for an enthusiastic and organized person to chair the pie fundraiser. This is the largest fundraiser for Wesley’s Bright Beginnings Preschool and is a short term project from early October until the week before Thanksgiving. The chair works closely with Sysco food service. WBB staff help distribute flyers and collect orders for the preschool and board members assist with pie pick up.
If you are interested or would like more information, please email
or call her at (309) 531-1500.
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The United Methodist Women have begun preparations for the Golden Anniversary Luncheon to celebrate all couples in the church who have been married 50 years or longer. We don’t want to miss anyone! Please notify Tiarra at the church at 309-827-8046 if you and your spouse have been married 50 years or longer no later than March 17. Then mark Sunday, May 1, on your calendar for this special occasion! We can’t wait to celebrate you! |
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United Methodist Women and United Methodist Men |
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Hope Circle:
Meets 2nd Thursdays of the month
6:30 - 8:30pm
GEMS:
Meets 1st Tuesday of the month
7:00 - 9:00pm
LOL (Ladies Outreach Lunch):
Meets 1st & 3rd Monday
11:30am
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Book Studies:
The men's group book study is held every Tuesday from Noon to 1:00pm.
If you would like to join this study contact Greg Yount.
To acquire additional information about The United Methodist Men, please contact Bruce Deason.
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Thank you for all of your support throughout the year!
Through the month of March, Just One will be collecting tooth brushes, tooth paste, mouth wash, dental floss, and dental picks. You can leave donations in the hall across from the Garden Room at Wesley.
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Here at Wesley, we LOVE our book studies!
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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Wesley will be hiring a Kitchen Coordinator soon!!
Keep posted in the next couple of weeks for details!
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Wesley is so great!
We received $4,080 in donations last week for the UMCOR Ukraine Relief fund. Thank you so much for your generous offerings!
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Camp Scholarship Fundraiser
Thank you so much for the camp scholarships fundraiser S'mores purchases! Total amount raised was $698.00! This will get spread evenly to those who need it most.
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Share your great news with your Wesley family!
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Larry Lowery
Larry Lee Lowery, 74, of Bloomington, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2022 at his home. Our most heartfelt condolences go to Larry's immediate family as well as his Wesley 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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The Co-Directors of The Lay Servant Ministries are pleased to announce the offering of the Basic course of Study for the Lay Servant/Speaker/Ministry programs. This course is open to anyone who wishes to learn more about the Lay Servant/Speaker/Ministry program. You do not have to be enrolled in the program to enroll in this course. Participants are required to obtain the course book prior to the class date. While it is not required, it would be helpful to read the book prior to the classes. Masks may be required depending on the Church. Please come prepared to wear masks.
When: March 25 from, 6-9pm-bring snacks, bring your own drinks.*
March 26 from 8:30-3:30, Please bring your own lunch and drinks.*
*Participants are required to attend both dates in order to receive credit for the course.
Where: Heyworth United Methodist Church
302 East Main Street
Heyworth, Illinois 61745
Instructors: Pastor Debbie and Carl Johnston
Registration deadline is March 19, 2022.
Cost: $30
Books Required: Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course Participant Book
SKU 9780881776263 Available from Upper room, Cokesbury, or Amazon.
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The IGRC Disaster Response committee is offering a number of events and trainings this spring.
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April 1: Disaster Response Gathering
MMDC beginning with a lunch at noon and going until 5:00 pm.
There is no registration fee for this gathering. The agenda will include an introduction of the Connecting Neighbors ministry, Early Response Team overview, sessions on preparing your local community and using strategic partners, opportunities through Midwest Mission to help grow your church and increase mission activity, and on-site service opportunities.
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April 2: ERT Basic Training
from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at MMDC
May 9th & 10th: Connecting Neighbors Online Training
from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm each evening
Please go to:
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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.
"2040"
Director, Damon Gameau
Released 2019
Practical solutions to environmental concerns are addressed with the hope that the filmmaker’s daughter, 21 years old in the year 2040, will face a hopeful future.
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SCOUT MEETINGS FOR SPRING BREAK |
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Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts will not be meeting next week during Spring Break (week of March 20th). Meetings will resume as normal beginning on March 28 for Boy Scouts and March 31st for Girl Scouts. |
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SUMMER CAMP SIGN UP TIME! |
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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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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
Deadline for newsletter information is Wednesdays at noon.
Deadline for newsletter revisions is Thursday at noon.
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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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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