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The Eucharist should include meaningful liturgy that explains the sacrament.

Perhaps you come to the breaking of the bread and the lifting of the cup a certain way based on your tradition or experience.

We have opinions about who should participate and what the participants are to do while they participate.

I focused on the celebration style and less on self-reflection. Some loved what I did. Some criticized what I didn t do.

1 Wesley Connector MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF WESLEY CHAPEL UMC FEBRUARY 2017 Holy Communion Holy Communion should be a time of silent reflection. The Lord s Supper should be the body of Christ understanding who they are. The Eucharist should include meaningful liturgy that explains the sacrament. The Great Thanksgiving should be the celebration of our victory in Jesus death and resurrection. Perhaps you come to the breaking of the bread and the lifting of the cup a certain way based on your tradition or experience. We give it different names. We have different feelings about how this sacrament should be done. We have opinions about who should participate and what the participants are to do while they participate. I recently led Holy Communion for a gathering of about 100 United Methodist ministers. I focused on the celebration style and less on self-reflection. Some loved what I did. Some criticized what I didn t do. I honored the sacrament and proclaimed the power of Jesus death and resurrection. Some ministers did not appreciate upbeat music while they took the bread and the juice. In this Issue Holy Communion 1-2 Serving People 2 Intentional Faith 3 Development Extravagant Generosity 3 Revive 3 Passionate Worship 3 Thank You 4 Bulletin Board 4 Event Calendar 5 Welcome 6 Continued on page 2

Holy Communion continued WARNING! Wesley Chapel, I want you to be prepared for 2017 Holy Communion. This is the year of celebration for 200 years of Wesley Chapel.

We will celebrate what God is doing in the life of our congregation today. We will celebrate that God will be at work in us until the work is complete.

He led the disciples in a new form of the Exodus meal that would become for us the Last Supper or Holy Communion. He would invite his disciples to pray with him in a garden.

2 Holy Communion continued WARNING! Wesley Chapel, I want you to be prepared for 2017 Holy Communion. This is the year of celebration for 200 years of Wesley Chapel. We plan to celebrate Holy Communion by singing praises to God while we receive the bread and the juice. We will celebrate what God has done from the first day until now. We will celebrate what God is doing in the life of our congregation today. We will celebrate that God will be at work in us until the work is complete. The only exception will be our Maundy Thursday Worship in April. It will be a service of self-reflection and prayer as we remember the last night of Jesus life. He led the disciples in a new form of the Exodus meal that would become for us the Last Supper or Holy Communion. He would invite his disciples to pray with him in a garden. That service will be April 13, 2017 at 7:00 pm. Every other Holy Communion service will be joyful as we celebrate God and God s faithfulness to Wesley Chapel. Grace and Peace, Pastor Tony Celebrate Missions Have you ever wondered about the impact Wesley Chapel makes for the Gospel outside of our four walls? Then be sure to join us on Saturday, March 4 as we Celebrate Missions! This will be a great opportunity to see how God is moving in the mission field, to meet many of our ministry partners, and to learn how you can get ENGAGED! The event will be from 5:00-7:00 pm in the Wesley Center. Our partners will be present to talk with you about their ministries. We will have a time of worship, and the Youth Group will be providing food as a fundraiser for this year s Mission Trip. We look forward to seeing you there! Call to Service Serving People would like to celebrate the call of Madison Atkinson. Madison will be participating in a three-month internship in Hungary with OMS. OMS is one of the leading missionary placement agencies in the United States that places missionaries around the world. Please pray for Madison and this opportunity to serve as a missionary. Marriage Tip From a participant of the Ten Great Dates class: It is February, the month of love! Be your spouse's filling, spackling, and caulk with grace and love!! You know their strengths and their weaknesses, as they do yours; don't dwell on the shortcomings. Complete the void to make the relationship a whole union! Page 2

"Kick in the Pants On Saturday, March 11 the Wesley Chapel Women s Ministry Team is sponsoring Kick in the Pants Mission Morning from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm in the Wesley Center.

Bring scissors and denim material or old jeans - any color. We will be making Sole Hope shoes for children in Africa with the jean material. Visit http://solehope.

1811. Come fellowship and work together! You are so generous toward the WAY forward capital campaign.

Some of this giving came from people who did not pledge but gave toward the campaign anyway. Thank you to those who pledged and gave and to those who did not pledge and gave.

mortgage. Thank you for your partnership in this wonderful ministry God has entrusted us with.

May the work that God is doing in us continue to impact our community today and future generations.

Then on Saturday, February 11 at 6:00 pm they will have a formal dinner at the church. Since it is formal, ladies are to wear dresses and gentlemen are to wear suits (if possible).

Mini-Marathon Fundraiser Are you planning to run or walk in the Derby Mini-marathon on April 29? Find out how your participation can help raise funds for our youth program.

3 "Kick in the Pants On Saturday, March 11 the Wesley Chapel Women s Ministry Team is sponsoring Kick in the Pants Mission Morning from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm in the Wesley Center. Bring your own lunch. Start collecting basic necessities to bring for donation: feminine hygiene products; diapers, and toilet paper. Bring scissors and denim material or old jeans - any color. We will be making Sole Hope shoes for children in Africa with the jean material. Visit for more Information about Sole Hope. Childcare will be provided - bring your child's lunch. Visit wesleychapel.org/ womens-ministry/ to sign up or contact Rhonda Alstott Come fellowship and work together! You are so generous toward the WAY forward capital campaign. We are officially seven months into the campaign and you are giving slightly ahead of schedule. So far we have received $197,397 of the pledged amount of $765,028. Some of this giving came from people who did not pledge but gave toward the campaign anyway. Thank you to those who pledged and gave and to those who did not pledge and gave. One of the positive consequences of your generosity is that, as your pastor, I can focus on making disciples and caring for our church family instead of being concerned about the mortgage. Thank you for your partnership in this wonderful ministry God has entrusted us with. As we celebrate the 200 years of ministry at Wesley Chapel, you have put us in a position to Carry It On! May the work that God is doing in us continue to impact our community today and future generations. Etiquette Class and Formal Dinner On Wednesday, February 8 during Revive, the youth will be learning all about etiquette. Then on Saturday, February 11 at 6:00 pm they will have a formal dinner at the church. Since it is formal, ladies are to wear dresses and gentlemen are to wear suits (if possible). Reservations are required. Reservations can be made at wesleychapel.org/youth or by calling Dennis Shireman at Mini-Marathon Fundraiser Are you planning to run or walk in the Derby Mini-marathon on April 29? Find out how your participation can help raise funds for our youth program. Contact Dennis Shireman at youth@wesleychapel.org for details. Confirmation Confirmation classes will begin on Sunday, February 19 at 9:45 am in room 203. Confirmation will be on Sunday, May 21. Any student who is in grade 6-12 who has not completed confirmation is welcome to attend. For more information contact Dennis Shireman at youth@wesleychapel.org. New Sermon Series March 1 - April 2 Celebrate Hope: We all are fighting battles. Some battles are with circumstances or other people. Some battles are within us. We will explore how our hope is in Jesus who helps us through every battle. April 9-30 Celebrate Resurrection: The greatest event in history is the resurrection of Jesus Christ. We will explore the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ and what that means to us today. Page 3

Thank you Wesley Chapel, Thank you so much for the peace lily and all of the visits, cards, and prayers as we

Please know that your acts of kindness did offer us some extra comfort in our time of sorrow.

Much love, Rich and Dawn Boling Wesley Chapel, Ruth Ann and Kenny Bandy brought a Prayer Blanket for my brother

Many compliments, a beautiful blanket, a beautiful deed.

staff, we would like to extend our appreciation to you for your generous donation in support of the Robley Rex

Again, thank you for your expression of caring and respect in support of those who served to protect our

Everything turned out fine. Annette Clipp Bulletin Board LaDuke Irrigation is now hiring.

2133 1 Irrigation and Lanscape Crew Leader 4 Irrigation and Lanscape Laborers 1 Irrigation Service Technician

Locations: New Albany, Sellersburg, and Corydon Contact: Richard Ralph for more information, 812.207.

4 Thank you Wesley Chapel, Thank you so much for the peace lily and all of the visits, cards, and prayers as we said goodbye to Rich s mom. Please know that your acts of kindness did offer us some extra comfort in our time of sorrow. Thank you for shining the love of Jesus, we were grateful! Much love, Rich and Dawn Boling Wesley Chapel, Ruth Ann and Kenny Bandy brought a Prayer Blanket for my brother Bill Mannix. The blanket covered for 3 out of his 4 weeks in the hospital. Many hands touched it. Many compliments, a beautiful blanket, a beautiful deed. Blessings, Nancy Applegate, the family of Bill Mannix Wesley Chapel, On behalf of the Louisville patients and staff, we would like to extend our appreciation to you for your generous donation in support of the Robley Rex VA medical Center Veteran Christmas Project. Again, thank you for your expression of caring and respect in support of those who served to protect our freedom. Sincerely, Suzanne Harrett, Acting Chief, Voluntary Service Wesley Chapel, Thank you for your prayers. Everything turned out fine. Annette Clipp Bulletin Board LaDuke Irrigation is now hiring. Competitive Pay and Benefits If interested please call Irrigation and Lanscape Crew Leader 4 Irrigation and Lanscape Laborers 1 Irrigation Service Technician Free Tax Filing AARP certified counselors will file taxes for Seniors and those with low income. Locations: New Albany, Sellersburg, and Corydon Contact: Richard Ralph for more information, Anniversary Party Friends at Wesley, We are having a surprise party in honor of my parents, Richard and Glendona Hunt's 60th wedding anniversary. It will be held here in Florida. We are requesting no gifts but would love to shower them with cards. If you would like to send one, please send it in care of: Peggy Miller, 1194 Navigator Rd., Punta Gorda, FL The party will be on Feb. 4. I wish all of you could be here. We miss you all. God bless each of you. Thank you, Peggy Miller Page 4

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Brown- Highway 150 Campus Black Off site Sunday Morning Services

12 Children s Outreach Team Children s Ed Team 19 Confirmation Class 6 Mary Martha 13 Knight Life Group 20 7 A/V Training

Adult Men s Study Precept 22 Young Adult Men s Study 23 Precept 10 BSF Leaders Meeting 17 24 11 Titus Group to Jacobs Well

5 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Brown- Highway 150 Campus Black Off site Sunday Morning Services 8:30 am; 9:45 am; 11:00 am Sunday School 8:30am; 9:45 am; 11:00 am 1 Young Adult Men s Study 2 Precept Youth Party 12 Children s Outreach Team Children s Ed Team 19 Confirmation Class 6 Mary Martha 13 Knight Life Group 20 7 A/V Training 14 Rebekah Circle 21 Servant Leader Mtg 8 Young Adult Men s Study 9 Precept A/V Training 15 Newsletter Deadline 16 Young Adult Men s Study Precept 22 Young Adult Men s Study 23 Precept 10 BSF Leaders Meeting Titus Group to Jacobs Well Youth Formal Dinner 18 Takin it to the Streets 25 Men s Breakfast 26 Confirmation Class 27 Knight Life Group 28 February Page 5

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6 Wesley Connector A publication of WESLEY CHAPEL UMC 2100 Highway 150 Floyds Knobs, IN Welcome to Wesley Chapel wesleychapel.org Wesley Chapel UMC 2100 Hwy 150, Floyds Knobs Office: ~ Fax: Tony Alstott ~ Lead Pastor extension 27 pastortony@wesleychapel.org Rob Killebrew ~ Director of Passionate Worship extension 24 praise@wesleychapel.org Becky Perkins ~ Director of Intentional Faith Development extension 30 faith@wesleychapel.org Peter Williams ~ Director of Serve extension 25 serve@wesleychapel.org Dennis Shireman ~ Director of Youth & Young Adults extension 29 youth@wesleychapel.org Gina Wampler ~ Secretary extension 21 secretary@wesleychapel.org Melissa DeLuca ~ Receptionist extension 22 receptionist@wesleychapel.org Wayne Perkins ~ Maintenance/Building Security wesley@wesleychapel.org Kevin Berry ~ Custodian : custodian@wesleychapel.org

Wesley. Connector. Carry It On. In This Issue. Carry It On 1-2. Thank You 2. Passionate Worship 2. Revive 3. Intentional Faith 4 Development

Wesley. Connector. Carry It On. In This Issue. Carry It On 1-2. Thank You 2. Passionate Worship 2. Revive 3. Intentional Faith 4 Development Wesley Connector MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF WESLEY CHAPEL UMC JANUARY 2017 Carry It On Wesley Chapel started with a song. In October of 1816, Harriot Reynolds was in her cake shop on Pearl Street singing, How