April 1st, 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 8:35am - 12:45pm
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Sunday's sermon:
And Lead Us, Not Into Temptation
With Reverend Sara L. Isbell
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This Week's Attendance
In-person Sunday Services: 277
Sunday School: 105
Lord's Prayer Studies: 200
Online views since Sunday: 266
Unique views: 93
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“Not Thy Will, But Thine Be Done” (Luke 22:42)
This year the Passion of our Lord concludes our study of The Lord’s Prayer.
Join us for these very special services at Wesley:
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April 10 (9:00/11:30)–PALM SUNDAY
– Rejoice with Jesus’ followers as he enters the city of Jerusalem.
April 14 (7:00pm)–MAUNDY THURSDAY
– Remember Jesus’ last supper with his disciples and how he washed their feet
April 15 (Noon)–GOOD FRIDAY
– Ecumenical service at Second Presbyterian (404 N. Prairie), featuring Wesley choir and musicians
April 15 (7:00pm)-GOOD FRIDAY
– Wesley service of “Tenebrae” (darkness), remembering Christ’s crucifixion
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April 17 (6:30, 9:00, 11:30am)
– EASTER SUNDAY! Celebrate his Resurrection! Donuts and Coffee between services!
- 6:30am - Sunrise Service at East Bay Camp. Transportation provided from Wesley parking lot 6:00am
- 9:00/11:00am - Sanctuary worship – Celebration for All!
- 9:00/11:30 - Children’s Church will include an Easter “Walk with Jesus” and Egg Hunt!
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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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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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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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THERE IS NEVER A FEE TO USE YOUTUBE
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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 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 Liz Tomera 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 Liz Tomera 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 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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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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The 2022 confirmation Class would like to thank members of the Administrative Council/Board for coming to share with the confirmands their responsibilities in the ministries or committees they represent. We would like to thank following persons- Richard and Jan Hoerber, Kaye Toohill, James Ingold, Richard Nolen, Sandi Hinrichs, Nancy Bollman, and Greg Yount.
Sunday, April 3, 2022, is our final class and make-up test is on April 10, 2022. Confirmation Sunday is April 24, 2022 at 11:30 a.m.
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Join us for Wednesdays at Wesley!
(please check email on Tuesdays for possible cancellations)
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12:00-1:00 Men's Study Group
Contact Greg Yount for more info
6:00-7:30 Children’s Activities
Rooms 21-30
6:00-6:50 Chimes of Glory
Chapel
6:00-7:00 Lord's Prayer Study
Garden Room
6:30-7:30 Wesley Brass
Sanctuary
6:30-7:30 Jr. High Study:
Jr. High Lounge
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6:30-7:30 Sr. High Study:
Glass Room
6:50-7:20 Wesley Singers
(with children’s activities)
Rooms 21-23
7:00-8:30 Bells of Wesley
Chapel
7:15-8:30 Chancel Choir
Choir Room
8:30-9:10 Asbury Chorale
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. We would love to see you join us in our wonderfully musical church!
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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ART CLUB ROCKS!!!!
Every Second Friday at 6 pm
For our first ever Art Club we had 7 people in attendance. We had a great time talking, getting to know each other and painting our favorite verses. On our next meeting April 8th we will paint rocks! We will continue to meet on the 2nd Friday night of each month at 6-7ish. Kathi Pritts, Steph Hoy, and Devon Baker
Contact Steph Hoy or Kathi Pritts to reserve a space. Bring your own art materials or we will provide material choices and a small donation can be made.
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OUR NEXT DISTRIBUTION IS APRIL 16 |
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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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Sunday, April 17th EASTER SUNDAY |
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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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If you could organize and label your donations it is extremely helpful!
For example, books in one box, dishes in another box, toys in a separate box, etc.
Please remember the items we cannot accept: cribs, mattresses, chemicals, paint, large exercise equipment, electronics that don’t work, car seats over 5 years old, TV’s (unless they are flat screen)
We will need wire hangers and plastic clip hangers for pants! Please consider donating these items to the sale.
Also maybe mention the 4 areas with no coordinator:
- Accessories - purses, belts, scarves
- Electronics – perfect for the right person
- Housekeeping - things to clean your home; usually a small area
- Tools - perfect for someone handy
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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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.
Camp @ Little Grassy (AIR) is June 26th - July 1st , open to all Jr. High and High School students. Cost is contingent upon scholarships eligibility (We will work with you to get you to camp for an affordable price!)
Combined Mission Trip and Choir Tour in NASHVILLE, Tennessee is on July 18th - 23rd , open to all Jr. High and High School students. You DO NOT have to be in choir to attend. Total cost is $300 and students have the opportunity to work the Rummage Sale for money to go toward the cost of their trip.
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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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 Wednesday 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!
Fast Food Gift Cards
for the
Pastors' Discretionary Fund
McDonalds - Subway - Taco Bell - Arbys - ETC
$10-15.00 Amounts are preferred
The Just One Box has a secure place for the gift cards or
they may be placed in the collection plate on Sundays
As Always, Church & Society THANKS YOU for your support
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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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In memory of:
Maxie Scifres
Maxie passed away Tuesday, March 30. Maxie is the wife of Sam Scifres, mother of Leigh Kiesewetter, mother-in-law of our Choir Director Ron Kiesewetter. Services for Maxie will be held at Wesley on Saturday, April 2. Visitation 11-1, Funeral service 1:00pm Please view her obituary here.
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Richard Plimpton
Richard passed on Friday, March 25th. This visitation will be on Tuesday, April 19 from 10-11am in the Garden Room here at Wesley Church followed by a funeral service at 11:00 in the Sanctuary.
Deb Thoms
Deb passed away Sunday, Marc
h 20. Deb Thoms had her membership at Wesley and her three children: Alexandra, John Thomas and Whitney, were active in Wesley’s children’s/youth ministries when they were younger.
Please keep the families and friends of Maxie, Richard, and Deb 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 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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Saturday, 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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Habitat for Humanity Build |
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Bring your trade skills!
People in your community and all over the world partner with Habitat to build or improve a place they can call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage.
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Wesley will be there to help! We would like for you to bring your ambition to help your community in a very tangible way by volunteering with Habitat on Saturday, April 9th from 8:00am - noon. We always have ways for you to make a difference and are happy to help you learn. To register for this build event, click here. |
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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 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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