May 6th, 2022
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This Sunday, we are also inviting people to bring to church a blanket or article of clothing or something their mom (or a mother-figure in their life) made or has given. A special memento from a very special person. We would also love for you to take a moment after the sermon and share a story about your chosen article with someone sitting next to you! Share a memory or a bit of history of the article you bring with those around you.
For anyone who doesn’t have a special something- the Prayer Shawl ladies are going to have something special to offer to keep or share. To learn more about the Prayer Shawl Ministry, please CLICK HERE.
Thank you Prayer Shawl Ministry!
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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
Donuts and refreshments will be available in the Garden Room!
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Sunday's Sermon
9:00am Traditional Service - 11:30am Contemporary Service
Blanket the World With Love
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This Week's Attendance
Traditional: 173 Contemporary: 63
Online views in the last week: 481
Unique views: 218
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We will live stream both services this week on our YouTube channel. Please feel free to watch them both!
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THERE IS NEVER A FEE TO USE YOUTUBE
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Handbell Ministries
Mother’s Day Bake Sale
Not sure what to get for a special Mother’s Day gift? Or dessert for dinner with mom? Or just a snack for the ride home? This Sunday, May 8, before and between services come to the spectacular Wesley Handbell Ministries annual Bake Sale in the Garden Room where you will find some pretty and yummy treats.
Baked goods contributions are welcome and may be dropped off at the church on Saturday, March 7, between 4:00 and 5:00 pm or by 8:15 am Sunday morning.
Please label all items with ingredients for those with allergies. Gluten and sugar free items are welcome.
Proceeds will benefit equipment maintenance and Workshop/Camp experiences for ringers.
For more information please contact Gail Welk 309-825-4402.
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Pastor Sara will be holding a “United Methodist Update” on Monday, May 9, 6:30-7:30pm, in the Lounge/Conference Room. This meeting will be to update the congregation on denominational issues related to the delayed General Conference and anticipated launch of a new, separate denomination called the “Global Methodist Church.”
Wesley is proud to be a United Methodist Church and has no plans to change that. But you will have an opportunity to hear about denominational developments since the 2019 General Conference and to ask questions about what happens next. Please feel free to join us and share your thoughts.
Thank you
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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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(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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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. As the numbers begin to climb again in McLean County, we are strongly encouraging (but not requiring) masks while in the 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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Music Appreciation Sunday, May 15th
Please join us at both services on Sunday May 15th for Music Appreciation Sunday! Our 9:00 service will include music from organist Craig Deets, Chancel Choir, Bells of Wesley, Wesley Brass and Charlie and Elaine Stokes while our 11:30 service will include music from the Wesley Praise Band and Jubilation Youth Choir. We are looking forward to worshiping God through music and hope you will be able to join us in person or online!
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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:
- Greet at the entrances
- Usher at the sanctuary doors
- Prepare, serve, clean up Communion
- Run slides or sound from the balcony
If you’d be willing to lend a hand, make a note on your attendance slip, call the church office, or email Tiarra Grant.
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In late May, we will offer a series of New Member/Welcome to Wesley opportunities. Please accept this invitation to join us for one or all of the following upcoming sessions.
Get Acquainted with the Pastors and Staff
An opportunity to meet and greet our Pastors and Program Staff
Sunday, May 22
6:00-7:00pm
Get Acquainted with Wesley UMC
An opportunity to learn more about Wesley Church via building tour, history and Wednesdays@Wesley (W@W) activities
Wednesday, May 25
5:00-7:00pm
United Methodist 101
An overview of the United Methodist denomination
Sunday, May 29
10:15-11:15am
Reception
New Members are received during our outdoor service
We will move inside if it rains
Sunday, June 5
9:00am
We would love for you to get to know us better and learn more about what United Methodist Membership is all about. So, mark you calendars, save the dates! Contact Pastor Sara Isbell for more information or to confirm your attendance. Amazing childcare may be offered upon request!
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WESLEY WELCOMES OUR NEW
FOOD SERVICE COORDINATOR!
We are delighted to announce that Frederick D. Johnson, Jr. is our new Food Service Coordinator! Fred is a Bloomington native, and in addition to his prior church experience with Food Service Coordination, holds degrees in Communications, Education, Theatre and Dance. His special interests include Cajun and Creole Cooking; Authentic Southern Cooking; Decorative Food Displays; and Catering.
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Christian Education
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 encouraged for 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
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 joining us, we'll see you this Sunday!
Contact Kelsey Ross for additional information 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 from 10:15-11:15am. We will be studying the book Short Stories by Jesus for 6-weeks.
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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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As it is the mission of Wesley United Methodist Church "To Make and Nurture Disciples for Jesus Christ," the Adult Ministries at Wesley seek to prepare, challenge, and inspire women and men to a life of Christian discipleship. It is our desire and mission that every adult becomes a full and fulfilled disciple of Jesus Christ, and that each person will have a passion for Christian service whether it is across the street or around the globe.
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Sunday, May 8th & Wednesday, May 11th |
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Bishop's Study On the Holy Spirit.
Beginning Sunday May 8th in the library and Wednesday nights beginning May 11th in the Garden Room, Pastor Evans will lead a Bishop's study on the Holy Spirit. No book will be needed for this 6-week study and all are welcome!
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Join us for Wednesdays at Wesley!
(please check email on Tuesdays for possible cancellations)
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Prayer Shawl Ministry
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets in the Garden Room at Wesley on the second and fourth Mondays of each month from 2 - 4pm. Prayer shawls are crocheted by volunteers who recite prayers with each thread. Click here for more info.
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Hope Circle meets the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm in the Lounge for refreshments and social time followed by a study or program at 7:00.
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UMW presents the Spring Fellowship Dinner
Tuesday, May 17 at 6 pm in Wesley Hall
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Catalyst Ministries, based in Bloomington, will present an inspirational program about how they help survivors of sex trafficking turn their lives around
through Catalyst Ministries' residential program at Catalyst Farms. Please join us to hear about the successes of this wonderful program!
Tickets $10 each, will be sold in the Garden Room between morning worship services on the second and third Sundays in May.
Tickets may also be purchased in the church office.
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WESLEY ART CLUB!
This month, the Wesley Art Club will be meeting on May 20th to paint a mural in the Sunken Garden! Please contact Kathi Pritts to RSVP and you are welcome to bring your own art tools for any of our classes. Thank you and we are so excited to see you soon!
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Current Donations Needed:
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Drop-off of paper products can be placed in the bin across from the Garden Room.
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OUR NEXT DISTRIBUTION IS SATURDAY MAY 21st
Join us at Wesley West every third Saturday from 8:00am-11:30am and help nearly 400 local families with their basic paper product needs!
Currently we are in need of these items for this month's distribution:
Facial tissue - need 390
Diapers: sizes 3T-4T and sizes 5 & 6
Feminine hygiene items: all sizes of pads
Small sizes of shampoo, soap (bar and liquid), toothpaste
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Last month, we served 380 families, had 42 volunteers and nearly 100% of Trustees (this month's group) participated! We are so grateful for our community and our church! |
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Loads of Love
Loads of Love laundry service helps those who have found themselves in need of quarters to do laundry. We meet on the 4th Tuesday of each month at Wash House, 609 N. Clinton, in Bloomington from 4:30pm - 8:00pm.
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Surge is preparing for the upcoming summer with lots of plans! Check out what is coming up:
Our Hometown Mission week #ServingBloNo is June 3rd - 8th , open to all Jr. High and High School students. Cost is $75.
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We look forward to #SurgeSummer every year, and we would love to have you! For questions about our Summer events, please contact: Kelsey Ross (618) 558-0748. |
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Saturday, June 4th: Run/Walk for OCOK | Wesley United...
Ride and Walk for OCOK (Our Conference, Our Kids) June 4, 2022 at Tipton Park Join our church family for a fun day at Tipton Park on June 4th as we raise money for Our Conference, Our Kids, the campaign for the spiritual care programs of the five ...
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Through the month of May, we are collecting Sunscreen and Deodorant. Please drop off donation items in the hall across from the Library. Thank you!
Many THANKS to the Congregation for the Gift Cards and Donations to the Pastor's Discretionary Fund. Church & Society appreciates your generosity.
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Ina Pearl Nave
April 13, 1924 - April 26, 2022
FRANKLIN, Indiana - Ina Pearl Nave, 98, of Franklin, IN, formerly of Bloomington, IL, passed away at 9:32 AM Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at Morning Pointe Assisted Living in Franklin.
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Please keep the families and friends of Ina in your prayers through these troubling times.
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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 IGRC Disaster Response committee is offering two events and trainings this spring. |
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May 9th & 10th: Connecting Neighbors Online Training
from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm each evening
Please go to:
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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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Cub Scouts Meet at Wesley Every Second and Fourth Thursday!
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!
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!
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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This year's Scout Summer Youth Camp theme is WILD WILD WEST!
Camp dates are from June 12-17th 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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Contact | Wesley United Methodist Church
CONTACT WESLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Re-entry Volunteer We love to see our members being active in our church activities! We have many activities which can be a perfect fit for all types of people who are ready for volunteer opportunities.
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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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Give to Wesley United Methodist Church | Wesley United...
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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