Last Chance to sign up to be included in the Church Directory
We have had such a great response for signing up for photos, we have been assigned two more days of appointments. They are Wednesday, May 4 and Thursday, May 5. Please click on the link below and sign up NOW!! Hope to see you in the directory!!
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Living Sent
In the United Methodist Church, pastors are appointed by the resident Bishop and Cabinet of their Annual Conference for one year at a time to serve specific communities and churches. The itinerate nature of serving as a pastor in the UMC has its rich historical roots in the days of horseback circuit-riding preachers and inspired by the movement of Paul the Apostle from one city to the next, as he proclaimed the gospel. As I have joined that historic tradition, my circuit has gone to serve churches in Waynesville and Canton to High Point, and now I am being sent on to Gastonia.
Effective July 1, 2022, I will be receiving a new appointment within the Western North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church. Together, my husband Justin and I will be appointed to First UMC Gastonia as Co-Pastors.
I am looking forward to this opportunity to serve in ministry and worship together as a family. This is a dream that I have held since I met my husband in seminary, over 12 years ago! I am also excited about the positive impact I believe that serving a community and congregation together, will have upon the faith formation of our two young children.
I am profoundly grateful for the ministry we have shared together these past three years. Your love, care, and support of me and my family in the midst of my recent health struggles touched me in ways beyond words. YOU have exemplified the love of God to me. The generosity of heart and missional life that I have found in this congregation is such a blessing!
Throughout the New Testament, we see Jesus sending the disciples. Jesus identifies himself as being sent more than forty times in the gospel of John....Then, near the end of the gospel of John, Jesus says, “As the Father has sent me, I am sending you” (John 20:21).
Jesus is sending his disciples to be on a mission for him and to put into action everything they have heard and seen. As disciples of Jesus Christ, we are being sent each and every day.
Where is God sending you today?
- perhaps to knock on a neighbor's door and invite them to tea/coffee
- perhaps to reach out and invite someone to join you for a meal at your house
- perhaps to ask the cashier at the grocery store to church next Sunday
- perhaps to visit someone who is housebound
- perhaps to connect with our missions team to explore various opportunities for missional engagement in High Point and beyond
Together, as disciples of Jesus Christ, may we live sent!
In Christ, Pastor Melissa
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Sponsored by Wesley Women
Saturday, April 30,
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Dining Hall
Donations will be accepted Thursday, April 28, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Friday, April 29, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. NO CLOTHING
Volunteers are needed, please call Judy at 336-491-0023.
Items for sale will include books, toys and games, vases, small appliances and furniture and so much more!
Proceeds will help support local charities.
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Get Your Complimentary Tickets
An Evening with C.S. Lewis will be held Friday, May 13 at
7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The event, sponsored by the
Victoria Qubein Fund, will include a one-man show starring David Payne, a Q&A session and a reception.
Mark your calendars now for this special event and complimentary tickets are available in the church office.
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Back by Popular Demand
The Wesley 100 once again will be selling their chicken pies. The cost is $11 per pie and can be picked up on Sunday, May 1 between 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. in the dining hall.
Pre-orders can be placed by calling the church office or emailing Edwin Bass.
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May 1
- 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
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Wednesdays at Wesley May 4
- Vespers in the Chapel at 5:30 p.m.
- Drop-in dinner at 5:30 p.m. in the Dining Hall. Menu: country style steak with mushroom gravy, mashed potatoes, green peas, bread and dessert.
- Games and gospel for kids (children’s gathering) 6 p.m.
- Middle school midweek motivation (student gathering) 6 p.m.
- WOW Bible Study (student soul café)
- 6:30 p.m.
- Men's Bible Study (conference room 3) 6:45 p.m.
- Pastor Jeff Bible Study (media center) 6:45 p.m.
- Chancel Choir Rehearsal (choir room) 7 p.m.
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Wesley Memorial sermons and Bible studies are in PODCAST form!
Subscribe today! Listen in the car, at home, anywhere! Just search for Wesley Memorial High Point.
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Inactive Memberships
For many years Wesley Memorial has been attempting to contact various church members of which we have no contact information. Please review the attached file and let us know if you can fill us in on contact information for these persons.
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Wesley 101 Church Membership Class
Are you or someone you know looking for a church home? Make plans to attend the two-week Wesley 101 course on May 15 and 22 at 11 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
At Wesley 101 you will meet new people, learn more about Wesley Memorial history and beliefs, meet church staff and grow in your spiritual gifts.
Please RSVP by May 9. After you RSVP, you will receive materials by mail. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Educational Travel Experience with Dr. Jeff Patterson
Travels of the Apostle Paul - Greece, April 14-25, 2023
The next travel experience with Dr. Patterson and Educational Opportunities Tours will follow the travels of the Apostle Paul through Greece (Thessaloniki, Amphipolis, Neopolis, Philippi, Berea, Meteora, Delphi, Athens, Corinth, Mycenae) with optional cruise extension to Mykonos, Ephesus, Patmos, Crete, Santorini. There will be a meeting to learn more about this educational experience on Sunday, May 1, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Dining Hall.
Educational Opportunities will start receiving registrations and deposits on May 2. Space will be limited on the trip. If you are interested in attending the informational meeting, please let Dr. Patterson know at jpatteson@wesleymemorial.org.
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“Where No One Stands Alone”
That’s the kind of church Wesley Memorial wants to be and you are the key to making that a reality by becoming a Care Ambassador. Each Care Ambassador is given approximately 10 households to contact once per quarter via phone or in person. The purpose is to help our Wesley Memorial family be blessed with care, support and prayer. In each connecting conversation, our Care Ambassadors make sure to ask "How is life going? How can we be serving you? How can we pray for you? and Do you have any questions you want us to share with church leadership?”
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Our people are important to us all. We say we are the Wesley Memorial family and that is our deepest longing and hope. Care Ambassador ministry has been in process for about a year and we have seen its wonderful impact. New friendships have been made, needs have been surfaced and met, and prayer and support have been given. We are becoming more connected and I believe that connections change lives forever.
As a Care Ambassador, you are supported and encouraged as well by a quarterly gathering as we come together to celebrate what God is doing through us, encourage one another and have some fun as well.
Our next quarterly Care Ambassador celebration is May 15 at 4:30 p.m. in the Dining Hall. You can come and sample the spirit of this wonderful group and explore how to become a Care Ambassador. If you don’t want to wait until then call Cynthia Reddick at 336-884-2204 or Pastor Ken Lyon at 336-884-4811 and we’ll get you started.
On May 22, during the Sunday services, we will have a moment of dedication for our Care Ambassadors as we began another season of ministry together.
Currently, we have 600 of our households with 60 Care Ambassadors and that is wonderful. It leaves approximately 400 more that would be incredibly blessed to have 40 new Care Ambassadors join them in being God’s family together. You can make that happen by generously becoming a Care Ambassador.
Blessings, Pastor Ken
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PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY meets weekly on Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. in the Media Center. This group knits prayer shawls and baby blankets.
Our group is small but we warmly welcome new faces. Yarn is provided.
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WOW New Bible Study
WOW started a new Bible study utilizing the book “Finding I Am” by Lysa Terkeurst. The group meets from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Room 111 (back corner room in the underground). Books can be purchased from Amazon or Lifeway.
Books can be purchased from Amazon or Lifeway.
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Pillow Ministry Needs Your Help
Join us Tuesday, May 10 at
1:30 p.m. in the Boy Scout room where we will be stuffing pillows all afternoon. This is a great opportunity for service and fellowship. Come at your convenience and stay as long as you’re able. You may park in the lower circle and enter through the door to the left of the dining room.
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On the first Wednesday of each month, volunteers gather at 7 a.m. at the picnic shelter to pick up food deliveries for families in our
community. All you need to do is show up in a car and pick up boxes of food to deliver around High Point. Together, we’re changing our
community.
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Young Men's Bible Study
This Wednesday, May 4 at 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Conference Room 3, Pastor Clark will begin a new small group series based on the book "The Intentional Father" by pastor Jon Tyson. Copies of the book will be available for $15. Contact Pastor Clark with any questions.
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Wesleyan Covenant Association’s Sixth
Global Gathering
Wesley Memorial Church will be a simulcast site for the WCA Conference “More Than
Conquers!” on Saturday, May 7. This will be held in the Dining Hall. The event runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and doors will open at 8 a.m. Snacks and lunch will be provided. You must register for this event.
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Join the Wesley Memorial Kids Text List: Text WMKIDS to 94000
Here's the plan for the remaining meetings:
Dinner at 6 p.m.; program 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
May 4: Pizza (cheese and/or pepperoni), fruit, chips, and dessert
May 11: Corn dogs, fruit, chips, and dessert
May 18: Instead of our normal program, please bring your entire family to support the Wesley Memorial Student Ministry at their Chicken and Fixins Fundraiser and play games in the field
May 25: Final Games and Gospel meeting (until September) Dinner is a cookout (hamburgers and hot dogs) at the picnic shelter.
Call, text, or email anytime! Let us know how we can serve your family and pray for you
Ann Marie Chilton & Dawn Miller & the Children's Ministry Team
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VBS Decorating and Setup Parties
Bring your creativity and join the Children’s Ministry staff to help decorate for VBS. We will be ready with lots of materials to create some amazing southwest décor for Monumental VBS. Sundays, May 22, June 12, and July 17, from 2 to 4 p.m.
Kids on the Case: Music and Arts Camp (rising first - rising sixth graders)
June 7 - 9, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
We need volunteer leaders for this, too! If you’d like to help, email, text, or call Ann Marie or Dawn today!
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Teddy Bear Tea
Friday, June 10 - 9 a.m. to noon
(Ages 3 - rising kindergarten)
Find all the bears, play games, do crafts, and have yummy snacks.
Summer Family Night
Sunday, June 26 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Join us at the picnic shelter for a cookout, games, water play, and more fun!
Vacation Bible School
July 18 - 22, 9 a.m. to noon daily
MONUMENTAL: Celebrating God's Greatness
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On Sunday, April 24 the Wesley Memorial School was celebrated during the 11 a.m. worship service. It was a joyful time as children's voices sang out in praise and little hands rang handbells along to the music of "Amazing Grace." WMS has been a leader in the community providing early childhood development education for nearly 60 years. The program has enriched thousands of little lives spiritually, emotionally, academically, and physically. WMS is now enrolling second and third-generation students. The future is bright for WMS, its ministry at Wesley Memorial, and the community it serves. | |
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Wesley Memorial Church no longer uses the old PO Box please send all correspondence to
1225 Chestnut Drive High Point NC 27262. Thank you!
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