MONTHLY MEMO

OCTOBER 2022

WORSHIP AT WESLEY

A Note from Pastor Jeff

THE GIFT

“…more than we had hoped”

(2 Corinthians 8:5)

 

           The Apostle Paul was grateful for those early Christians that were creating the Christian community in the region of Macedonia (Thessalonica, Philippi, Berea). He had planted those churches and he was watching God do remarkable things through those faithful Christ-followers who were working hard to take the Good News of Jesus Christ to a resistant, hostile culture. Their number was small, but their impact was great. Those early Macedonian Christians were powerful examples of loving, sacrificial service for the cause of Christ. Paul and the other Christians of his day saw their hard work and generosity and exclaimed that they always gave “more than we had hoped” (2 Corinthians 8:5). Paul was collecting an offering for the impoverished, suffering Christians in Jerusalem and those Macedonian Christians, though suffering and poor themselves, gave abundantly to the offering.

           Like those early Macedonian Christians, our congregation always steps up to every challenge and responds with great generosity. The people of Wesley Memorial Church are known for their generosity. You give generously of your prayers, your presence, your gifts, your service, and your witness. You truly imitate God by giving generously without being concerned about what you receive in return. You give to those who can give nothing in return. You show true faith in Jesus Christ by understanding that it is in giving that we imitate our Lord and create a meaningful life. You live out the vision of our Lord who said that “It is more blessed to give than receive” (Acts 20:35). 

           During the month of October, we are thinking seriously about what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. My prayer is that each of us will take an honest, extended look at our priorities and see if our lives consistently and courageously glorify Jesus Christ. Each night, I reflect over my day and ask, “Did I take every opportunity I had to represent Christ well? Where did I fail to act faithfully? What do I want my life to look like tomorrow?” Every morning is a new beginning in the adventure of faith. My prayer is that the month of October will be a great time of reflection for us as individuals and as a congregation. We will be consecrating our pledge cards on Sunday, October 30, to commit our financial resources to the Lord’s work, but this month is about much more than just our financial commitment to the Church. Have we surrendered our whole lives (time, treasures, talents) to Jesus Christ?

           God is anxiously waiting to take us to the next level of our church’s future.

 With Confidence in Christ,

                                                                                                           Pastor Jeff

Sunday Worship Services

  • 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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the Gift ... more than we had hoped

Coming soon to your mailbox…


Each Fall your Wesley Memorial family Enters a season of intentional spiritual reflection, renewal and response. During the month of October we consider how God is calling each of us to serve, grow and gift during the 2023 ministry year ahead.


To help you in that reflection, renewal and response, we are sending you some resources to use. Our theme this year is “the gift… more than we had hoped” based on II Corinthians 8:1-15. We ask that you use the brochure as a resource in your devotional time as you think and pray about God‘s gift to you, your gift to God and the gift you share with others.


Along with the brochure you will have two response forms to complete as God lead you to serve, grow and give. You may also complete the forms online. Hardcopy forms may be mailed, brought to the church office or put in the offering plate at any worship service. Please return both response forms by October 30 so they can be included in our celebration Sunday consecration service.


Blessings,

Pastor Ken

Just for you! Two invitations…

 

First...We have the Serving/Growing Expo on Sunday, October 23 after the 8:30 and 9:45 services in the Dining Hall and after the 11 o’clock service in the Asbury Room.

 

The purpose? For you to see the breadth and depth of Wesley Memorial connecting ministries. Ministry areas will have displays about how their work connects people to Jesus, one another and the world. In addition, we will have some of our community mission partners with information on their ministries.

 

You can ask questions, express appreciation for their God honoring work and learn how you might serve as God leads you in filling out your Connections Response form.

 

Second invitation…Consecration Celebration Sunday is October 30 when all of our Response forms received so far will be consecrated and dedicated for the 2023 ministry year ahead. There will be a celebratory brunch in the Dining Hall for the 8:30am and 9:45am services; take aware boxes will be in the Narthex following the 11:00 service.

 

If you haven’t already done so please fill out your Generosity Response forms with your serving, growing and giving commitments and bring them to one of the worship services on October 30. You may mail it to 1225 Chestnut St., High Point NC 27262 or go online at wesleymemorial.org/give and fill it out electronically. 

Wednesdays @ Wesley

On Wednesday evenings we serve a warm, home-cooked meal beginning at 5:15 p.m. in our Dining Hall. The cost is free, but donations are accepted. Following dinner is a wide range of opportunities for learning and spiritual growth. For a full list of all programming offers click below.

Fall Programming
Wednesday Dinner Menu

Small Group Experiences

SENIOR PASTOR BIBLE STUDY

The Book of Acts: Living the Spirit-Filled Life

 

Wednesdays, 9:30 or 6:45pm

AM in the Dining Hall

PM in the Media Center


This New Testament Book describes the acts of the Holy Spirit in the lives of the early Christians. It describes how the early church learned to overcome spiritual and cultural resistance to their message, a message very relevant for us today. 


A warm continental breakfast will be served at the 9:30 session and our evening meal precedes the 6:45 session. Meals are free, but donations are accepted.


To register for this class, please contact Cynthia Reddick at 336-884-2204.

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

BIBLE STUDY



Mondays, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Media Center

 

Topic: David - Developing a Heart for God


David was a highly-flawed individual but he was the God’s greatest leader of Israel and a “man after God’s own heart” (I Sam. 13:14). Lead by Dr. Jeff Patterson

 

To register, contact Cynthia Reddick or 336-884-2204



DR. WILLETT MEN'S BIBLE STUDY


Resumed September 14 at 7:20 a.m. in the Dining Hall. A warm continental breakfast is served.

C.S. LEWIS SOCIETY

OF THE TRIAD


First Thursday of Each Month, 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. (Off-Campus at River Landing)

Next Meeting: October 6th


This book study group exists for the purpose of promoting an understanding of the Christian faith by studying the thought of the greatest twentieth-century defender of the Christian faith, C.S Lewis. A book or an essay by or about C.S. Lewis is discussed at each meeting. This group meets in the living room of the main building of the River Landing Retirement Community in Colfax on the first Thursday of each month, October – June, from 7 to 8 p.m. This group has members from around the region and is facilitated by our Senior Pastor, Dr. Jeff Patterson. For more information email Dr. Patterson.

Mark Your Calendar

Attention all Parents and Grandparents:

All Saints Day is November 6. Last year we expanded how we celebrate All Saints Day at Wesley Memorial. We always have recognized our loved ones whose lives have returned to God since last all Saints Day. Last year we began to

recognize those whose lives have fresh come from God (born since last All Saints Day, November 7, 2021). We are asking our Wesley Memorial Member families who have had a child born since last All Saints Day to please let Tish know: tschultheiss@wesleymemorial.org with their full name and a picture by November 1. We would like to include them in the

All Saints Day bulletin insert.

CCBazaar22

The BAZAAR is coming


Saturday, November 19, 2022

8:00am - 3:00pm


75 Vendors



Cafe ● Silent Auction


General Store ● Bake Sale 



Sponsored by Wesley Women

We will Decorate the Entire Church for Christmas this Year!

If you would like to order your Christmas Memorials in honor or memory of a loved one, please call Sue Schoch at 336-812-4806. You may order wreaths or poinsettias to decorate the church. We will place the wreaths on the outside doors and on the columns in the Sanctuary. We will have several poinsettias to be placed in all services. Please place your order now!

Join Our New Eucharistic Ministry

Congregational Care is developing a Visiting Eucharistic Ministry to serve communion to our members who are unable to join us at church for the Great Thanksgiving. We need members to visit congregants and serve communion (training will be provided) and to make phone calls and coordinate schedules. If you are interested in learning more about this meaningful ministry, please email Pastor Lisa Tanico at LTanico@WesleyMemorial.org

Wesley Memorial Kids

Bring your kids to Sunday Funday each week at 9:45 a.m. 

We are praising God that the Children’s Ministry nursery is now open for children ages 0-2. The nursery is located in room A-213, the first room on the left in the elementary hall. This puts the nursery on the same hallway as all the other Sunday School classrooms.

Click the image below to view the Wesley memorial Kids Fall 2022 Calendar!

Join the Wesley Memorial Kids Text

List: Text WMKIDS to 94000


Call, text, or email anytime! Let us know how we can serve your family and pray for you

Ann Marie Chilton & April Maines & the Children's Ministry Team

Student Ministry

Student Ministry Director

Steven Nelson 

cell: 910-232-6064

Visit our Website

Student Ministry Interns


Mikayla Brown 

cell: 336-264-0540

 

Riley Phelps

cell: 336-862-0822


Mark McLamb

cell: 336-250-5776

Senior Adults

Wesley Memorial

“FAMILY OUTDOOR WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S”

 

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22

 

Park in back lot

Registration at 9:30/ Gathering at 10 am

 Walk 10:15-11:15 am

Walk ends with Refreshments and the “Planting” of our pinwheel flowers

 (you will be given one to carry) in a Promise Garden.


3 Guided Walk Options:

Prayer Labyrinth (level),  Woodland Trails, and Sidewalks Around Church Campus

Friendly Pets on leashes are welcome.


Sponsored by the Senior Adult Council for ALL AGES!

Donations gratefully accepted – 100% given to The Guilford County Alzheimer’s Association from “Team Wesley Memorial.” Your donation supports ongoing research, and provides needed support of unpaid family caregivers who have loved ones affected by Alzheimer’s and Dementia diseases.


Senior Adult Fall Newsletter

Wesley Memorial School

It’s A Happy fall “Yall” in the Wesley Memorial School!

 

WMS Families Annual Gift Campaign

     Fundraising is very important because it supplements our tuition income that supports the yearly operational budget. Over the years we realized that “selling” items can be a challenge for families. Over the last few years, our annual gift campaign has been a great success due to the generosity and support from our families and our community.

 

Did you know?

  •  The WMS Rainbow Scholarship Fund supports children and families every year with tuition assistance. We have had over $25,000 in requests this year. If not for this Gift these children would miss out on the WMS Program.
  • Every year our teachers have a “wish list” to refresh and update their classroom furnishings as well as new curriculum and developmental resources. $1500
  • The colorful classroom learning rugs $450.
  • New mulch for our playgrounds cost $6,500.
  • New sand in the sandboxes cost $400.
  • Our Security Officer is here every day 8:30-1:15. $18,000
  • Teacher Hospitality, Special Events and Programing. $2,500

          

 To help with these expenses and more, we initiated the WMS Gift Campaign. Very simply this campaign consists of inviting each WMS family (parents, grandparents, and others) the opportunity to give monetarily. Funds are tax deductible, and ALL the contributions will be used for operating expenses and the Rainbow Scholarship Fund.

 

2 Corinthians 9:7

“You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or

in response to pressure, “For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.”

Partnerships

Wesley Memorial is the home to one of the 13 satellite offices to Sanctuary Counseling Group which provides mental health counseling and pastoral counseling. Their mission is to walk with clients as they journey towards the healing of their minds, hearts, and souls.

Therapists:

Dr. Sharon Adams, D. Min, M.S., LCMHC

Confidential Voicemail: 704-375-5354 ext. 406


Thomas Barker, M.S., LCMHCA, NCC

Confidential Voicemail: 704-375.5354 ext. 419


Travis Jeffords, M.Div., M.S., LCMHCA, NCC

Confidential Voicemail: 704-375-5354 ext. 409


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Our Wesley Memorial partnership with Fairview School has flourished for almost 20 years investing in students and changing lives. Our church has been instrumental in the following ways; backpack food ministry, tutoring, breakfast buddies, open houses and supporting teachers and school staff.


This year we are looking for ways to reenergize our commitment and our service to Fairview school. You will be hearing more about these opportunities in the coming weeks.


Here are some you might consider:

Reading volunteers – weekly commitment


Math Tutors – weekly commitment


School Breakfast Buddy Program – weekly commitment


Backpack Food Bags – supplemental food for extended holidays weekends


Hosting a quarterly staff appreciation breakfast


As you have an interest in or learning about being a part of this vital ministry please email Pam Greene, Communities in Schools, at greenep2@gcnc.com or call Cynthia Reddick at 336-884-2204. 


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