Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church

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What's happening this week: Sunday, November 21"Thanks Given"Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-118:30, 8:45, 9:45 and 11 am ~ Ashley Crowder Stanley, preaching On Sunday, you will be asked to remember, to think about the memories that feed your soul, to remember times when you have experienced the presence of God most vividly. Our scripture will come from the Old Testament book of Deuteronomy, 26:1-11. In this scripture, the people are reminded of their long and blessed history which has been guided by God from the beginning. God's love and presence are the source of the people's thanksgiving and the memory of God's care is the basis of their worship. When there is awareness of God, can gratitude be far behind? Phillip Newell has written a poem which speaks to this bubbling up of gratitude: To experience the goodness in life, therefore,is to be in touch with the gift of God.We all have memories of the goodness of creation.We have smelled the freshness of the earth after rain.We have known the delight of biting into a crisp autumn apple.We have gazed upon field after field of golden corn.We have touched the smoothness of a rock, sea-washed for millennia.The goodness is there. We are called into an awareness of it . . . .All ground is holy, for within it is the goodness of God.(J. Philip Newell, The Book of Creation)As you prepare for worship on Sunday, reflect on your memories "of the goodness of creation," read the scripture from Deuteronomy and be aware of the places upon which you stand that may ~ Ashley Church Council/Charge Conference ~ Thursday, Nov. 18, 7 pm in the Sanctuary. Childcare will be provided by calling Susan Sumpter or Susan Kelley at 884-4232 by 5 pm on Wednesday, Nov. 17. Please let them know how many children and their ages. The Macedonia Family Resource Center is holding their annual Coat Drive ~ Coats will be distributed to less fortunate families within the Macedonia Community. Coats may be dropped off at the Macedonia Family Resource Center, located in High Point at 401 Lake Street, through November 22. If you have questions, please call Dell McCormick, 883-0300. Share your gratitude for God’s goodness this Thanksgiving through Gifts That Transform Our World. Shopping opportunities before and after church services allow you to share your blessings with neighbors in need here or half a world away. Gift lists and descriptions are available in the Church Office lobby and online at www.wesleymemorial.org. The UMW Carolina Christmas Bazaar is Saturday, Nov. 20, 8 am – 3 pm ~ Please consider donating something for the Bake Sale: contact Jo Thompson, 885-5178 or Cindy Milliken, 883-4480. Gently used or new items for the Silent Auction: contact Faith Key, 885-1927. All proceeds from this event benefit Local and Global missions.Remember to call to order your Christmas Memorials! Call Sue Schoch at 884-2204, ext. 266 to order wreaths, trees, poinsettias or Lovefeast candles (increments of $25, $50 or $100) in honor or memory of someone special to decorate the church for Christmas. A Service of Holy Communion and Prayer ~ Wednesdays at 11 am in the Chapel, led by Rev. Richard Howle. Everyone is welcome! Communion will not be held on Wednesday, Nov. 24 due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Wednesday Bible Study lunch ~ Wednesdays at noon in the Dining Hall. Led by Ashley Crowder Stanley. Cost is $5 per person; reservations are required by 2 pm on Monday, to the Church Office, 884-2204. Please join us! Wednesday Bible study will not be held on Wednesday, Nov. 24 due to the Thanksgiving holiday. The Wesley 100 is selling Christmas Trees! Members of the Wesley 100 will be available outside worship services on Sundays to take your order, or you can find forms at the Church Office, at the Bazaar, or online at www.wesleymemorial.org. The trees will be cut based on orders taken, and available for pick up on Saturday, Dec. 4, 9 am – 12 noon at the Picnic Shelter. Paid deliveries will be made that afternoon. Net proceeds will benefit the ministries of Wesley Memorial. Through-The-Week School is sponsoring a Book Fair and Discover Toy Sale! November 15-19, Monday – Friday, 9 am – 12:30 pm in the Media Center. Scholastic Books include favorite classic tales and Christian books – Bible story board books for infants & toddlers; preschool-to-elementary level books; also adult devotional books and cookbooks. Discovery Toys will offer hundreds of quality games, toys, puzzles, craft sets and learning software for children ages infant-to-middle high. Come begin your Christmas shopping AND support our children’s ministries! This annual event provides our classrooms of Sunday School and TTW with free books & toys, according to percentage of total sales. Don’t be surprised to see Clifford the Big Red Dog roaming our campus with the children! Everybody’s Church ~ “From everyone to whom much has been given, much will be required; and from the one to whom much has been entrusted, even more will be demanded.” ~ Luke 12:48. If you haven’t made your pledge for 2011, please do so today! The Chapel is open every Thursday from 6 to 6:30 pm for prayer. The Sunday worship bulletin is available on the church website each week! The bulletin is listed by date on the left side bar, just under the Volunteer Connection icon. Sermons are also available; click on “Sermons” on the left side bar for previous sermons.The way to connect at WMUMC:
The Volunteer Connection! Perhaps you have a passion to serve in a specific area; maybe God is nudging you to respond in some tangible way or perhaps you’ve been thinking of a way to volunteer your time and talent but didn’t know where to begin. All you have to do is let us know that you want to volunteer. The Volunteer Connection desk has been established as a simple way of connecting you with areas of service in the church and our community missions. Just call 884-2204, ext. 240 (The Volunteer Connection line) between 10 am and 12 noon and get connected! Or, e-mail us at volunteer@wesleymemorial.org. We will help you get connected…why wait? Just call!