Wesley United Methodist Church 2200 Phoenix, Fort Smith, AR

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1 Wesley United Methodist Church 2200 Phoenix, Fort Smith, AR September 2018 Stronger Together There is no such thing as a solitary Christian - John Wesley Faith is intrinsically communal. We are all better in life when we live life as part of the community of faith. We are absolutely better together. I have experienced joy this past month in seeing our church work together in mission and ministry. It has been wonderful seeing the people of Wesley work alongside the folks of Cavanaugh. The blessing box ministry and generous farmers from the farmers market is nothing short of amazing. At Parrot Island Water Park, our churches joined together to feed and register 950 people who showed up from our community. 950! WOW. Our churches might be smaller than some but I am confident we are mighty. I want to thank you all for your kindness and generosity to myself and my family as we transition into this faith community. I have so enjoyed meeting many people and look forward to continuing to get to know each of you. I believe our potential to grow and flourish as a church is tied to our willingness to work towards unity among us. This is not a call to all think and act the same, rather, it is a willingness to cling to our common good while being content to set aside our differences. This is my hope for Wesley. This past month has yielded some significant events within my family. Andrea had a successful surgery. She now has a spinal cord stimulator implant which holds the potential for significant pain relief and the possibility of her regaining an active and healthy life. Zebediah was selected to represent the Midwest Region baseball team at the USA Baseball National Talent Identification Series in Cary, NC. He competed there for a week and competed in an outstanding fashion. Rosalie made a travel soccer team with RVFC out of Ben Geren. I am who I am, in part, because of my wonderful family. I am so proud of them all. I want to thank everyone who stepped up financially to help cover the $5, expense for AC repair. Your generosity and faithfulness is outstanding. Thank you. Keep the Faith Strong, -Rev. Zeke Allen

2 UMW NEWS & ACTIVITIES The Morning Glories group of the Wesley United Methodist Women will meet on Tuesday, September 18, at 10:00 a.m. in the Rock House. Rosie Turnquist will give the Devotional, Ellen Brown will present the program and Etta Jensen and Wanda Karnes will be hostesses for the Pot-Luck Salad Luncheon that will follow the Program and Business Meeting. Please join us as we learn and discuss the mission work around the world - as our guest, you do not need to bring a salad! God bless each of you. Doris Evening Stars returns, Monday, Sept. 10 at 6:30 pm in the Rock House. The meal will be potluck. We are always looking for new members. Come bring a dish and join us for great fellowship. - Patrice Zeke s Office Hours Monday - Community Hours 8:30-9:30 at Miss Anna s, 9:30-12:00 Wesley Tuesday - 9:00-12:00 Wesley Wednesday - Community Hours 8:30-9:30 at Bob and Ellie s, 9:30-12:00 Cavanaugh Thursday - 9:00-12:00 Wesley Bible Study Zeke will begin a Bible study Wednesday, September 5. The study will meet from 6:00-6:45 and will alternate between Wesley and Cavanaugh. We will meet at Cavanaugh for the month of September. The study will be an in-depth study on the scripture for the coming weeks worship service. This will help deepen our understanding of the bible and our worship experience. All are invited and welcome. Trustees Note A Note About Our Security Policy: To carry out the security policy approved by the One Council the double doors to the sanctuary will be locked by the greeters no later than 5 minutes after the 9:30 service starts. Before the service as you enter from the parking lot the right door will be unlocked and the left door will remain locked. The building west of the covered walk will be locked until after the 9:30 service and Sunday Schools starts. We ask for your understanding and cooperation if there is any inconvenience.

3 Greetings!!! Greetings, Wesley Family! I hope that you have been enjoying the variety of music that we have been offering lately. We have a great amount of talent in our church, and it is always a blessing when members of our church share that talent. If you have a song, musical piece, or something else to share that would add to our worship, please get with me and we will find a time to include you in one of our services. We have added several new members to our Chancel choir and our Bell choir. A special "Thank you!" goes out to all of these new members who have added so greatly to our sound and our musicianship! You all are truly a blessing!!!! I also hope that you are enjoying the beautiful music that Mary Beth has been providing for us. Mary Beth is a great addition to our music program and our church, and I believe that I can speak for both myself and my choir when I say that we love that she is here. She is such a joy to work with!!! We will have a choir camp on Saturday, September 8 from 9:00 to 12:00 to go through as much of our cantata as we can. So make sure you save the date, Chancel Choir members!!! There is a lot of great music to look forward to as we continue our Together sermon series and then begin the transition into Advent! Yours in Christ, Shane Sanderson If you would like to sing in our Christmas Cantata, even if you aren t in the choir on a regular basis, please come to Choir Camp September 8th. Lenten Service on March Vietnamese UMC

4 the Experience While The Experience worship service has not been meeting, we have been working to retool and discern the direction for the service. Members of the service has been visiting other contemporary worship services to experience, discover, and learn in hope that we can create and launch a new Experience worship service that will be outstanding. Please be in prayer for us as we discern God s direction for us. Farmers Market News Thanks to your generous donations to our Famers Market mission A.R.K. was able to purchase a dolly cart to help with pickups as well as additional tubs. September sorting schedule: 9/1 - Wesley 9/8 - Wesley 9/15 - Wesley 9/22 - Wesley 9/29 - Cavanaugh September is a particular busy month for most of our Farmers Market volunteers. If you can help sort any of these dates, please let Carrie Miller know. Sorting begins at 12:15. One Council has a meeting Thursday, September 6th at 6:30 in the Gleaner s room. Anyone is welcome to attend One Council meetings. Wesley s One Council Members Lay Leader/Lay Delegate: *Donna Moreton Ellen Brown George Jensen Harley Strang Patrice Hulsey Gloria Cates Amy Cates Tracy Olcott *Jackie Nichols *Carrie Miller Suzanne Gibson Patsy Hendrickson *Blanche West (chair) Frances Hunt Rick Schmitz *Sydney Fulbright * member of SPRC subcommittee Lenten Service on March Vietnamese UMC

5 A HUGE thank you to everyone who donated their time, money and items to the Parrot Island Splash Bash. As Zeke mentioned, Wesley and Cavanaugh combined did some incredible work and gave 950 men, women and children in our community an evening of fun. You all showed up and showed out and we cannot thank you enough. We are small but mighty!

6 Wed. Sept. 5 Thur. Sept. 6 September 2018 Bible Study Begins, 6:00-6:45 pm, Cavanaugh One Council meeting, 6:30, Gleaner s Room Sat. Sept. 8 Choir Camp, 9:00 am-12:00 pm Mon. Sept. 10 Evening Stars, 6:30 pm, Rock House Tues. Sept. 18 Morning Glories, 10:00 am, Rock House Love like this.in remembrance of Jesus September Liturgist Schedule 1 - Amy Cates 9 - Frances Hunt Don t Forget!!! We still need toys for our Christmas store. September Birthdays 1 - John Rissinger 3 - Dennis Hulsey 3 - Chris Bates 6 - Jerry Huey 7 - Kaira Ledford 12 - Shawn Cox 20 - Hailey Cox 20 - Meghan Howard 22 - Doris Cruce 23 - Wes Arnold 26 - Chris Hulsey 26 - Suzanne Gibson 30 - Kathy Plant Anniversaries 16 - Monroe & Donna Moreton 20 - Harley & Norma Strang 20 - Denver & Shyla Dunn 26 - James & Kathy Plant 16 - Sydney Fulbright 23 - Iris Hightower 30 - Blanche West Know Jesus, Grow Faith, Go Serve! If you would like to give a monetary donation instead, please see Suzanne Gibson. Only 3 months to go! The Wesley UMC Newsletter goes out at the first of each month. If there is anything you would like submitted in the newsletter, please send the information to Carrie Miller at carrielynn12983@gmail.com.