February 11th, 2022
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SERVICE UPDATE:
There Will be two in-Person and online Services this Sunday
Traditional: 9:00am, Contemporary 11:30am
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Sunday's sermon:
Good Character
With Pastor Tanya Edwards-Evans
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We would love for our scouting participants to join us in the February 13th service. BSA girls, boys, Brownies, Girl Scouts and all who are in organized scouting. Please contact Jim Robinson to be part of our ceremony!
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Join us for Scout Sunday as this is an opportunity for units to attend services in uniform, speak about Scouting, present religious awards and/or formally thank the chartering organization for their support throughout the year. All scouting organizations are encouraged to participate! Click here for info
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Last Week's Attendance
In-person Service: 244
Preschool: 8
Online views: 169
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We want to assure you that we take the health and well-being of our community, congregation, and staff very seriously. For those who would like to attend in-person worship, please wear your mask at all times when inside Wesley Church. Keep up to date on the Church COVID policies and procedures HERE.
Thank you for your patience as we navigate through this brief wave of infections. Stay well – and please wear your masks!
Blessings,
Wesley Staff
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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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Wesley's 70th Anniversary Celebration
Wesley is wonderful! We had such an amazing turnout for our 70th anniversary celebration last weekend. Thank you to all of our leadership, staff, musicians, and volunteers who participated in putting the celebration together with dedication and care. We also thank Bishop Beard, our previous pastors, and other special guests for making time to help us host this monumental occasion with our friends and families. We are so appreciative of such a dedicated congregation who helped fill our sanctuary with singing, life, and love. Our online audience is growing every week and Wesley is proud to be hosting our online services to those who aren’t able to make it in person each week. Thank you all for making this such a memorable experience for everyone. We have so much to continue to celebrate as we look forward to the year ahead.
We asked for our people to come together for a special 70 offering last week to assist in the funding for our Wesley West building. We are proud to announce that you have stepped up for Wesley Church, yet again! We currently have received nearly $9,700.00 for this renovation project and hope the offerings continue! Our Distribution Ministry volunteers and hundreds of attendees gather every month to bring together a caring community and aim to do this without the hinderance of blistering summer heat, frigid winter air, and pouring rain. Please continue the offerings for this project and help grow the relationships with Wesley and our local community.
There are few moments in Wesley history that have truly brought forth the glory of an altogether church celebration and it was a privilege to have been a part of this anniversary gathering. Thank you from the bottoms of our hearts. Wesley is wonderful!
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This week, we are offering a link from the Board of Discipleship Center on African American History. CLICK HERE to view an article highlighting 28 stories for 28 days of pioneering black leadership in the world community.
Today and everyday in February at Wesley UMC. Here are this week’s prominent people you should know. #ChangeTheWorld
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Wesley SURGE will be hosting SouperBowl of Caring after both worship services on Sunday, February 13th! Bring your loose change to church that morning and drop it in the bucket of the team you think will win! Look for us with our buckets in the back of the sanctuary. All proceeds will go to our Safe Harbor meal fund at Wesley. |
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SUNDAY SERVICE IS IN-PERSON AND ONLINE THIS WEEK |
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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 for PreSchool
We are meeting in-person! Ms. Liz will send out the Sunday Experience Link and coloring page on Sunday morning. If you don't get Ms. Liz's email and would like to, please let her know at:
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Sunday School for Children
We look forward to gathering online for our Children's Sunday School if you aren't able to make it in person! Please click the link below and as always, please stay safe!
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Sunday School for Youth
Wesley's Youth team is so excited to see you again this Sunday! Please click on the link below to join us online! For those meeting in-person, we'll see you this Sunday!
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Please click below to join us online or in-person for Adult Sunday School at Wesley (Making Sense of the Bible). We look forward to seeing you and encourage you to stay safe!
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Confirmation class prepares young people to make their own decision about following Jesus and becoming full professing members of Wesley UMC. A professing member is one who intends to live the vows of the baptismal and membership covenant in the local congregation and The United Methodist Church. A full professing member can serve on any committee, agency, or board in the UMC from the local church, district, conference, and beyond. Wesley UMC offers Confirmation class for students in 8th grade. The class covers the history of Methodism, the history of the home church, sacraments, missions, discipleship and making a confirmation stole. Wesley confirmation class has eleven students. We will celebrate the completion of this chapter in their faith journey in April, 2022 for more information about Confirmation please contact Pastor Evans at Wesley.
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Join us for Wednesdays at Wesley!
(please check email on Tuesday for possible cancellations)
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12:00-1:00 Men's Study Group
(online only)
Contact Greg Yount for more info
6:00-7:30 Children’s Activities
6:00-6:50 Chimes of Glory
6:30-7:30 Wesley Brass
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6:30-7:30 Sr. High Study:
Love Wins by Rob Bell
6:50-7:20 Wesley Singers
(with children’s activities)
7:00-8:30 Bells of Wesley
7:15-8:30 Chancel Choir
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Begins Feb 18th at 6 pm
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.
Our first project will be an acrylic paint on canvas CROSS project for all ages and all ability levels.
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We gave away 320 bags of paper goods and 270 packages of diapers on a very cold, wintery day. Over 1,000 individuals were helped through this ministry. In addition to paper goods, we gave away eggs, food boxes, scarves, ear warmers, hats, gloves and winter coats. We had 32 volunteers including 5 from Vision Point Eye Center.
OUR NEXT DISTRIBUTION IS FEBRUARY 19
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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, February 27th is Camping Sunday! This Summer we will be heading to Little Grassy for an amazing Summer Camp experience! For more information, you can click here or contact Kelsey Ross.
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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 $10; let Kathi Pritts know if you would like a copy. For gathering times, and locations, please click here.
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Wesley celebrates 50 years of our amazing rummage sale! This year, Wesley's annual Rummage Sale is coming to the Interstate Center in April and we would like to get the ball rolling! We will need volunteers and donations to get it started. For more information, click here!
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Thank you for all of your support throughout the year! Just One is one of the many vital ministries here at Wesley UMC Bloomington.
Through the month of February, Just One will be collecting Detergent Pods and Dryer Sheets Each donation goes directly to local children, teens, and adults in need of these basic products. You can leave donations in the hall across from the Garden Room at Wesley.
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Making offerings to Wesley ministries is easier than ever with our multiple methods of giving. Simply click the 'Give' logo to view our web page. You can also text your offering by texting:
"$(dollar amount)" to: (309) 822-4442
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Here at Wesley, we LOVE our book studies!
Start the New Year with Friends at Wesley! 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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Share your great news with the Wesley family!
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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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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.
There’s Something in the Water
Director, Ian Daniel and Elliot Page
Released 2019
This documentary spotlights the struggle of minority communities in Nova Scotia as they fight officials over the lethal effects of industrial waste.
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This year's Scout Summer Youth Camp theme is WILD WILD WEST!
Camp dates are from 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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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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