Wesley Wings Newsletter

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1 April, 2013 Outdoor Movie Nights are returning! 7:30 on: May 31 July 19 August 9 Keep watching for titles. Wesley Chapel helps prepare breakfast at New Hope Mission the first and third Sunday of each month. You are invited to meet at the church parking lot by 6:15 am and carpool to downtown Marietta. Contact Sam Yarlott at or Roy Blackwell at for more information. Youth can contact Marcie at msmillholland@gmail.com or Wesley Chapel Youth FB page. New Hope dates: April 7 and April 21 Wesley Wings Newsletter Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church 4495 Sandy Plains Road ** Marietta, GA ** FAX So we do not lose heart. Even though our outer nature is wasting away, our inner nature is being renewed day by day. For this slight momentary affliction is preparing us for an eternal weight of glory beyond all measure, because we look not at what can be seen but at what cannot be seen; for, what can be seen is temporary, but what cannot be seen is eternal." 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 As we face each day of life and many unknowns, it is often easier to take the safe route. It is human nature to want to remain secure. We think it is foolish to step out on a limb or take unnecessary risks. However, living in hope is not always the most secure feeling. Living in faith, at times, will lead us to places conventional wisdom tells us not to go. Seeing the Bigger Picture In 1946 Akio Morita and another man started a new company called Tokyo Telecommunications Engineering in a bombed-out department store in Tokyo, says writer Kevin Maney. In 1955 Mr. Morita's company made the world's first portable transistor radio. An American company, Bulova, offered to buy the radios at a handsome profit, but the deal troubled Mr. Morita. Under the deal, Bulova would sell the radios under their own name. Morita wanted to establish his own company s brand name. So even though the deal would have brought his struggling company in much-needed infusion of cash, Morita decided against the deal, telling the executives at Bulova, "I am now taking the first step for the next 50 years of my company." Morita's company went on to become one of the greatest success stories in business. Besides the transistor radio, they built the first VCRs, and the first compact disc players. Incidentally, by the time he turned down the deal with Bulova, Morita had changed the name of his company to Sony. In business, the choice is often between present and future rewards-----the biggest rewards coming in the years ahead. To enter the kingdom of God, we must forsake the enticing but small rewards this life offers to gain the reward of life eternal. The question we must each face each day of our life is how will we live it? Will we live a life free of risk, secure and safe, anticipating that we can weather the storm? Or will we live a life of hope, with our eye on the future? Will we put our faith in the eternal Kingdom of God? May God be our guide! Jimmy

2 Mission Outreach The Mission Committee is looking forward to and planning ahead for the Summer Sandwich Sunday where they will pack 1,000 sack lunches for the MUST Ministry kids of Cobb County. With your donations, they hope to collect 384 ounces of grape jelly and 1,280 ounces of smooth peanut butter. Heritage Club Luncheon On Thursday, April 18, the Heritage Club welcomes Stephanie Newton, who will provide the entertainment following their noon meal. Stephanie s talents were shared with Wesley Chapel in her roll as Director of Music from She is currently the Vinebranch Worship Leader at Alpharetta First United Methodist Church. The Heritage Club invites all members and friends who are 50 years or older to come and enjoy the fun, food and fellowship. Bring a covered dish or dessert to share. Prayer Requests Al DeMaria (3857 Running Fox Dr., Marietta 30062) Undergoing treatment for cancer. Wesley Chapel to host Confirmation Late Night Take Me Out To The Ballgame at the Confirmation Late Night on April 26 th, 6pm-10pm. Wesley Chapel will be hosting a multi-church late night event with music, games, coaching, and food. Many hands are needed to make this a very special evening for around 75 students finishing their confirmation journey. Please see DeDe or Marcie BEFORE April 22 if you can be on the team that evening so that we can hit it out of the park! On April 14, we will have the third of our six Special Offering opportunities which is the Native American Ministries. Your donations help provide scholarships for Native Americans attending Methodist schools of Theology. April a.m. Men s Breakfast in the Gym. Everyone is invited to share in a wonderful homecooked breakfast. Men s Night Out Monday, April 7 pm Buffalo s Café Hwy. 92 and Trickum Usher Training Thank you to Ann Holley for hosting Usher training. Anyone who is currently serving as an usher or who wishes to learn more about the responsibilities of this ministry and was not able to attend this training, please contact the church office for additional information.

3 Birthdays and Anniversaries for April Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Dot Danforth Gayle Deimel Harold and Valarie Phillips 7 Betty and Charles Pettett 8 9 Allison Phillips 10 David Horn Nina Williams Bill Barnwell Bertha Mabry Dave Davenport Levada Mabry Ali Bowman Ann and Paul Parker Nita and Bob Tolar Maggie Sinclair Jessica Sinclair Jody Johnson

4 Activities for April 2013 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat :16 Wed. Nite Lite 6:00 Supper 7:00 Youth Small s Choir Practice 7 6:15 am New Hope 8:45 and 11 Communion 10:00 Sunday school NO YOUTH ACTIVI- TIES 8 9 SPRING 10 No Activities BREAK 11 WEEK :30 Men s Breakfast 8:45 Traditional 10 Sunday school 11 Contemporary St. Book Club 5-7 CLUB345 Youth 6 Adult Small 15 7 pm Men s Night Out :16 Wed. Nite Lite 6:00 Supper 7:00 Youth Small s Choir Practice Adult Small 18 Noon Heritage Club :15 am New Hope 8:45 Traditional 10 Sunday school 11 Contemporary Noon VB Lunch 3-5 Lego Open House :16 Wed. Nite Lite 6:00 Supper 7:00 Youth Small s Choir Practice Adult Small WC to host confirmation Late Night (6-10 pm) MISSIONS SUN. 8:45 Traditional 10 Sunday school 11 Contemporary 4:45 Youth/Parent Meeting 5 7 Youth CLUB345 6 Adult Sm

5 Page 5 VBS 2013 June & July are truly Kingdom-building months as vacation bible schools reach out into the community of little people to offer a snack, an experiment, a new song, and a fresh word all for the cause of Christ. We will be offering 5-night Kingdom Rock VBS where kids learn to stand strong in their faith AND a 3-day Shake It Up Café VBS where kids will be celebrating biblical festivals that reveal ingredients for being a follower of God. Open to students potty-trained 3 year olds up to students completing 4 th grade, this is a major outreach into our community. There are small parts and large parts, but all are significant parts and we want you to play a part. It all begins in the Great Room immediately following 11 o clock worship on Sunday, April 21 st. RSVP for lunch to dedereilly@comcast.net. Calling all Lego Lovers! Wesley Chapel UMC is hosting a LEGO CHALLENGE OPEN HOUSE sponsored by Builder Bunch on Sunday, April 21 from 3:00pm 5:00pm for ages Come see what fun you will have at a Builder Bunch LEGO Summer Camp! Participate in LEGO challenges including building the tallest tower, speed kit building and most creative & fastest car. Challenge your creativity to get Builder Bill up the hill and more! Builder Bunch will award 1 FREE WEEK of camp tuition to a challenge winner! Each activity will give a glimpse into the fun had at our weekly themed camps. Themes include: Bridge, Car, House & Train Building, Power Camp and Problem Solving. Builder Bunch has created new games, missions and activities that are not found in your standard store bought LEGO kits. Stop in for a challenge or do them all! $5.00 fee ($2.50 is donated to Wesley Chapel. Parent(s) must be present with their child(ren) at the Challenge night. Space is limited! Please pre-register by going to (go to Discovery Day & select Wesley Chapel), info@builderbunch.com or call Lego Builder Bunch Summer camps will be held: MAY $160/week - JUNE 3-7 $199/week - JULY 29-AUG 2 ($199/week). Camp hours are 9-4 with pre-and after care available for an 8am-6pm extended day. Multiple week and sibling discounts available. Register for the summer camp at For a Youth Missions Project, please bring in any odds and ends of plastic silverware or napkins that you may have left from gettogethers at your home. You can drop them by Marcie's office on the 2nd floor. UMYF will meet from 5-7 pm in the gym on 4/14 and 4/21. We will be off on 4/7 due to Spring Break! Have a safe SB 2013! On 4/28 we will have an important Youth and Parent meeting in the gym at 4:45. We will be discussing our plans for Summer and our upcoming Mission opportunities. Please have at least one parent attend with you. No younger siblings please. Youth will attend part of the meeting and then have regular Sunday night study and activities.

6 Page 6 S.C.R.E.A.M. Retreat Journal (DeDeReilly) Camping programs are high yield. Taking people away from their regular life for a few days, and offering them a season of activity, intense focus without distractions, peer-to-peer interaction and Bible influence is perhaps one of the greatest investments in people s lives. (from Teacher: The Henrietta Mears Story ) From our arrival on Friday evening through our giddy name three game on our trip home in the church van on Sunday, spiritual memories have been carved on hearts, especially my own. Our students earned some of their monies to go by selling luminaries in memory or honor of loved ones and putting on a bake sale on Souper Bowl Sunday. They prepared, set out, and discarded the red and white luminaries that beautifully lined the entryway into the sanctuary on Christmas Eve. They baked and wrapped and sold baked goods at our youth s Souper Bowl of Caring luncheon with the leftovers delivered to the local fire station by their very own hands. An adult who loves them very much even matched what they raised so they could go. This made for some great team building. We want to thank the family of faith at WC for supporting them. Sharp Top Cove (a Young Life Retreat center) was the location of the 2013 Spring S.C.R.E.A.M. (Students Celebrating And Rejoicing Enthusiastically in the Almighty Messiah) led by Mark Manuel and his fantastic team. The natural setting was glorious, the night stars especially bright, and large green spaces were magnificent. The speakers spoke of a kid s influence on the world, God s grace and forgiveness, and how nothing can separate us from the love of God. The messages and interactions were developmentally appropriate as well as memorable. The games were positively engaging, the skit teams were hilarious, and the Young Life youth servants in the dining hall were precious. The free time activities ranged from dual zip lining into the lake alongside a giant water slide, a giant swing, jousting, clay sculpting, paintball, rock climbing, fishing, and even a crawdad rodeo, just to name a few of the irresistible opportunities to make memories and face fears. Facing fears was my favorite part. We want so badly for our kids to be safe and comfortable, but followers of Jesus are anything but safe and comfortable. At a young age, these students were able to do challenging feats. When I asked one why she did it, her response was, I was so afraid, but I knew that Jesus was with me. (Con t on page 7) CLUB345 3rd 5th gr. Pirate Night on Sunday, April 14 (5-7 pm) Talent Night on Sunday, April 28 (5-7 pm). (Last meeting before school is out) Bring a friend and your Bible and join us as we continue to study the Parables of Jesus. The Book Club will meet at Starbucks on April 14 to discuss Tales of the Not Forgotten by Beth Guckenberger. Saints Book Club is open to students in 3rd 5th grade.

7 SCREAM Retreat Con t. G O I N T O T H E W O R L D. M A R K 1 6 : 1 5 W E S L E Y C H A P E L S T A F F J I M M Y H O O D, P A S T O R V I C K I E B E L L, S E C R E T A R Y D E D E R E I L L Y, C H I L D R E N S D I R. M A R C I E M I L L H O L L A N D, Y O U T H D I R E C T O R M I C H A E L S I M M O N S, M U S I C D I R. C A R O L E C A R R E K E R, O R G A N I S T S A N D Y P L A I N S R O A D M A R I E T T A, G A F A X W E S L E Y C H A P E L U M C. C O M SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE 8:45 Traditional Worship 10:00 Sunday school 11:00 Contemporary Worship 5:00 Youth Activities Small group discussions and watching the sun rise on Sunday morning as we searched for the golden nugget (these folks are geniuses to find a way to keep kids out of their cabins and get out of bed WAY before the sun rose on the last day) were exceptional times of teamwork and problem-solving. Though we were not the first to find the treasure, I believe these students can work together to solve just about any problem that arises in the church and in life even as 4th & 5th graders. Henrietta Mears had a definite philosophy about camping that could be summed up in one word: decision. If Sunday School was the place where people were built up in the faith, then camp was where they made their decisions about following the Lord. Our students comments: My favorite thing at SCREAM was the worship services. I grew closer to God. I got to know my friends better. My favorite part of SCREAM was the zip line. God gave me the courage to do it. Now I love it! You have worship every morning and every night. The zip line is the length of 2 to 3 football fields. SCREAM was very fun and exciting. I felt like I got closer to God. Decisions to face our fears and get closer to God. Now, THAT s camp ministry!