The Weekly Newsletter for
Doing Life Connected
May 31, 2023
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We hope you had a restful Memorial Weekend with family and friends, and that you took a moment to pause and remember our service men and women who made the greatest sacrifice for our country and our freedom.
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This Sunday, we'll wrap up the Pathway Series on the subject of membership at John Wesley Church, then head into the always popular Road Trip series on June 11!
Join us for Worship and Communion in person or online at 9:00 am and 11:15 am.
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Your communion rail offering this Sunday will benefit the John Wesley Church Ministry Assistance Program. | |
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Rise and Shine for Sunday Morning Groups! Groups for all ages meet at 10:15 am, bridging the gap between our worship services. If you're looking to dive in, make sure to visit our New Here? Start Here! kiosk in the Welcome Center this Sunday. It's the perfect opportunity to find your place and connect with our community.
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Blood Drive | Sunday, June 4 | 8:30 am - 12:30 pm | WAC
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VBS | June 19 - 23 | JW Church
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We want to celebrate our JW dads!
Please submit your favorite photos of the dads (and grandads!) in your life to be featured in a special Father's Day slideshow between now and Wednesday, June 14 to [email protected].
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The first inaugural church conference, held on Sunday, May 21 at John Wesley Methodist Church, was a resounding success as we celebrated the mission and ministry of our church. The conference witnessed significant moments, including the confirmation of eight students, the baptism of four students, and a rededication of baptism. Additionally, we voted...READ MORE | |
John Wesley Church is a great community to be a part of, and we want you to make it official! If you've been visiting with us and would like to join our family of faith, or just want to know more about what we're about, we invite you to the Membership Pathway on Sunday, June 4. Come spend a little time with our pastors and some of our staff, and get to know us a little better. You'll be glad you did! CLICK HERE to RSVP.
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Bring your Bible and a friend, and join us for fellowship and JW pastor and staff-led Summer Breakfast & Bible Study!
Tuesdays, June 6 - July 25
9:00 am Breakfast
9:30 am Study in the Courtyard Room
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Breakfast is $5.00 at the door or you can prepay for all six weeks and get one week FREE when you register HERE.
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Savvy Seniors, come and indulge in a wholesome feast while discovering some secrets to staying healthy. Houston Methodist Sports and Wellness Nutrition Consultant, Monica Bearden, will share her best tips on nutrition, aging cardiovascular, brain, and joint health, while we enjoy a bountiful salad bar and homemade desserts.
SAVVY SENIORS LUNCH & LEARN
THURSDAY, JUNE 8
11:30 AM | COURTYARD ROOM
Click HERE to let us know you'll be there!
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FOCUS ON THIS PRAYER WITH US THIS WEEK: Pray that each of us at John Wesley will become activated disciples as we connect others to Jesus and grow closer to Him
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Gather in the chapel for MIDWEEK SERVICE today at noon. | |
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER:
Nancy Parks, Gale Sidenblad, and Nancy Weaver
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GRIP | Thursday, June 1 | 10:00 am | Prayer Chapel
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ATTENTION SPACE ENTHUSIASTS...We're rounding up awesome decorations to make VBS as SPACE-TACULAR as we can for our kids, so if you have any cool "spacey" items (ex: space suit costumes, helmets, large toy rockets, etc) that you can donate or loan for the week, please contact NextGen directors, Chris and Lisa McCarthy.
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Do you want to extend your child's VBS fun for the whole day? Kids ages 5 - 12 can round out the day during VBS week at Armored Sports Camp in the afternoons! Find information and registration for this camp plus all of our other summer fun at jwchurch.org/summer23!
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On Wednesday nights throughout the summer, students in grades 6-12 may utilize the John Wesley gym in the Wesley Activity Center for basketball, volleyball, and more! OPEN GYM NIGHTS are supervised by adults who have completed safe sanctuary training. No registration is required.
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Save the date and invite your friends and neighbors! We're bringing the community together to celebrate God, America, and Freedom! Bring your own chair or blanket to sit on and enjoy live music by the Prevailing Winds Ensemble either in the Sanctuary or live streamed outdoors, games and activities for the whole family, food trucks, and a professional fireworks show!
STARS & STRIPES CELEBRATION
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
JW Church Parking Lot & Pavilion
There is so much going on for families this summer at John Wesley Church, and we've rounded it all up for you on our website! Check out jwchurch.org/summer23 to get details and/or register for:
Adult Summer Bible Studies
JW Kids Vacation Bible School
Armored Sports Camp
Open Gym Nights
JW Kids Fine Arts Camp
JW Kids Splash Bash
We don't want you to miss a thing! Deadlines for some registrations are quickly approaching, so don't delay!
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