February 4th, 2022
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SERVICE UPDATE:
There Will be ONE In-Person and Online Service this Sunday at 10:00am
There will be no communion this week
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Sunday's sermon:
Building on Wesley’s Firm Foundation
Special Guest Preacher: Bishop Frank J. Beard
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Seventy years ago, on Feb. 3, 1952, the marriage of Grace Methodist and First Methodist Churches in Bloomington IL was solemnized at a glorious worship service in the new Wesley sanctuary! Since that time, Wesley United Methodist has become a place for worship, friendship, spiritual growth and a true blessing to our community. Come hear our story, celebrate our beginnings, and look forward with us to a future full of hope, as we worship together on Feb. 6. Our special guest speaker, Illinois Great Rivers Resident Bishop Frank J. Beard, will preach on the theme, “Building on Wesley’s Firm Foundation. Click here for more information!
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A Special Offering to Build on Wesley’s Firm Foundation
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To celebrate our Wesley UMC 70th Anniversary, we will collect a special offering this Sunday to invest in the Wesley West Construction project (click here for more information about the project). This project is being planned by our Trustees Committee to protect and enhance the Distribution Ministry at Wesley West (click here for more information about this ministry).
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A gift of 70 items would be symbolic of the 70 years we are celebrating. For example, children could offer 70 pennies, youth could offer 70 dimes, and adults could offer 70 dollars. Of course, your donations are not limited to these suggestions! We would be delighted to receive $70, $140, $280, or any amount at all, to support the expansion project. |
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Special Offering boxes will be located at the sanctuary doors beginning Feb 6. You may place your offering in the box or send to Wesley UMC, 502 E. Front St, Bloomington, IL 61701, or give through our Give page. Please indicate ‘Wesley West Building Project’ on your check or in the Other Ministry Fund option on the website.
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Thank you so much to the Wesley 70th Anniversary Committee and helpers for their work in putting this morning’s celebration together!
John Perry
promotions and publicity, photo collages
Ben Lash
videos and livestream
Paula Witt and Ethlyn Yount
Historians: photo displays and reception; contacting former pastors
Veda Rives Aukerman and Meda Rives Smith
compilation of former pastors
Sandi Hinrichs
“Special Seventy” Offering
Deb Caldwell
reception and recording secretary
Rev. Paul and Judith Unger, Anita Crowe and Mary Ann Knudson
hospitality
Worship Planning Team and musicians
Special Guests:
Thanks to our special guests for being with us today:
Bishop Frank J. Beard and Mrs. Melissa Beard
Rev. Vaughn and Lori Hoffman
Rev. Gary Livesay and Valerie Vlahakis
Rev. Camilla and Jeff Hempstead
Rev. Bryce and Linda Hays
Welcome
Rev. James Barnett, Vermillion River District Superintendent
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Last Week's Attendance
Traditional Service: 128
Contemporary Service: 37
Sunday School: 33
Online views: 130
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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 one service this week which we will also live stream on our YouTube channel. There will be one single service this Sunday at 10:00am.
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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!
Though we will not be meeting this week due to the special combined service. Sunday School will resume next week; contact Kathi Pritts for further information.
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 Continues Next Week |
Confirmation class prepares young people to make their own decision about following Jesus. 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. We would like to thank Paula Witt for sharing Wesley United Methodist Church’s history with our confirmands. 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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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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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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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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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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HAPPY 100th BIRTHDAY!
Ida Meihsner turned 100 on January 25, 2022.
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Winterfest 2022 was AWESOME! |
Last week, members of SURGE Youth Group went to Little Grassy for our annual Winter youth retreat. To see some pictures of what makes SURGE so successful, click here and head over to the Wesley Youth webpage!
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Share your great news with the Wesley family!
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In memory of:
Mike Ehrmantraut
Mike passed away Tuesday January 25. Please keep his family in your prayers.
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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.
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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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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