May, 2013 Mother s Day Sunday, May 12. Wesley Wings Newsletter Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church 4495 Sandy Plains Road ** Marietta, GA 30066 770-993-4919 ** FAX 678-990-3499 www.wesleychapelumc.com Pentecost Sunday May 19 Pentecost comes from the Greek word, simply meaning fiftieth. Pentecost Sunday will represent fifty days since Easter Sunday. It is a time for excitement and fresh commitments. There will be a Pentecost Celebration in the gym during the Sunday school hour. Remember to wear something RED in celebration. I love the hymn, How Firm a Foundation. It reminds us that the church and our faith are to be built on a solid foundation, the Word of God. And because that foundation is so strong, anything built upon it will not falter. Builders understand the principle need for a solid foundation yet, they also know a solid structure does not end with the foundation. For ages, the cornerstone has been a prominent element in construction. It was the first stone laid in a building and set the course for the rest of the stones. I believe our faith and the church should have prayer as its cornerstone. If we set all that we do in the spirit of prayer, we set the course for all the elements of our living. In his book, Pray the Price, Rev. Terry Teykl states the following about prayer. Through prayer, God is able to bless His people and their mission. Without it, spiritual awakening will never come. Jesus said, Ask and it will be given to you, seek and you will find, knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks the door will be opened. He adds, Which of you fathers, if your son asks for a fish, will give him a stone instead? Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him? (Luke 11:9-13) Prayer is simply asking God to help us. In fact, James says, You do not have because you do not ask (James 4:2). No matter how many resources we own, or how much ability we feel we have, we must continually go before God and ask for His guidance and help. We need His blessing and heart in all that we do so that we avoid the pitfall of man-centered agendas. If we will ask Him to awaken our church, He will do it to make a name for His Son. I would encourage you to join me in 50 Days of Prayer to Invite the Holy Spirit. We will pray through 10 chapters of the book of Acts, a chapter a day. At the end of the 10 days we will repeat the guide. It is repeated five times making 50 days. All this is done at home. The guide is printed on a card and available upon request. We will begin on Sunday, May 12, 2013; Mother s Day. Then on Sunday, June 30, 2013 at 6:30 in the evening, we will join together to share and lift special requests to the Lord in prayer. God will do great things if we ask! Will we join together as a church and ask for the Holy Spirit to work in our community and our lives? In Christ, Jimmy
Mission Outreach Nursery Staff and Volunteer Training A GIANT THANK YOU for donating over 1200 ounces of peanut butter and over 600 ounces of grape jelly for the sandwiches that will be made for the children of MUST Ministries. On Sunday, June 9, we will meet in the gym during the Sunday school hour (10:00 am) to pack the sack lunches. Imagine the smiles of hungry, young children receiving your gifts of love. During the month of May, you can continue to help us with the contents of the sack lunches. Our goal is: 1,000 juice boxes or Capri-Suns 1,000 applesauce, fruit or pudding cups 1,000 individual bags of chips 1,000 regular size lunch bags Sunday, May 19th, immediately following the 11:00 services there will be training for the nursery staff and any volunteers who work in the Nursery. Anyone who is in the 4th grade through adult is invited. A light lunch will be served. Please see DeDe for more information. Heritage Club On Thursday, May 16, the Heritage Club will welcome the Singing Deacons from the First Baptist Church in Marietta. The Heritage Club invites all members and friends who are 50 years or older to come and enjoy the fun, food and fellowship at noon in the gym. Bring a covered dish or dessert to share. Prayer Requests Christian Sympathy to the family of Al DeMaria who passed away on April 6. Christian Sympathy to the family of Bertha Mabry who passed away on April 18. Christian Sympathy to Linda and Jerry Bramblett on the death of their niece, Lori Piacenza. Men s Night Out Monday, May 20 @ 7 pm Buffalo s Café Hwy. 92 and Trickum Joyce Bryan, Mary Roper, Ellen Kozee, Dot Danforth, and Sanford Mabry who are all recovering at home.
Page 3 VBS 2013 Registration is OPEN 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. Go to www.wesleychapelumc.com for registration information. KINGDOM ROCK Sunday-Thursday, June 23 27 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm $10/student SHAKE IT UP CAFÉ Tuesday Thursday, July 16 18 9:30 am 12:30 pm $10/student We had a wonderful response to our April 21 VBS Kick-Off Luncheon. On Sunday, June 2, from 12:30 2 pm, there will be a Training VBS Luncheon in The Great Room. (Those who have completed 5th grade and up may serve but are not required to attend this training luncheon.) Calling all Lego Lovers! Lego Builder Bunch Summer camps will be held: MAY 28-31 $159/week - Car Builder JUNE 3-7 $199/week - Home Builder JULY 29-AUG 2 ($199/week). Power 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 http://builderbunch.com/summer-camp/east-cobb-locations-2/ wesley-chapel-united-methodist-church. SUNDAY SCHOOL GPS (Grow-Proclaim-Serve) A HUGE Thanks to our faithful Sunday School leaders who have been leading students to grow, proclaim, and serve. These fabulous leaders have journeyed through the scriptures, played games, sang songs, and shared their faith with our children. When you see these faithful servants, please tell them "Thank You!" Kristen Posey, Sunday School Champion Linda Brock James Hood Charlene Bramblett Amie Jones Beth Reed Debbie Hood Teresa Davenport Nita Tolar
Page 4 We invite YOU to be a part of Kingdom Rock VBS Sunday-Thursday, June 23-27 6:30pm-8:30pm Name Phone Email Address I can help BEFORE Kingdom Rock VBS. I can: Pray for VBS Paint Backdrops Pre-Registration Create Decorations Prepare crafts packets Gather donations Make costumes Provide supplies Publicity I can help DURING Kingdom Rock VBS. I can: Pray for children & servants Take photos Snack Room Games Travel Guide Set-Up Gopher Registration Welcome Team Bible Adventures Song Time Drama Opening/Closing Servant Nursery Video/Sound/Tech Craft/Imagination Station I can help AFTER Kingdom Rock VBS. I can: Send thank you cards Take down decorations Return donated items We invite YOU to be a part of ShakeIt Up Cafe Tuesday Thursday, July 16, 17 and 18 9:30am-12:30pm Name Phone Email Address I can help BEFORE ShakeIt Up Café. I can: Pray for VBS Paint Backdrops Pre-Registration Create Decorations Prepare crafts packets Gather donations Make costumes Provide supplies Publicity I can help DURING ShakeIt Up Café. I can: Pray for children & servants Take photos Snack Room Games Travel Guide Set-Up Gopher Registration Welcome Team Bible Adventures Song Time Drama Opening/Closing Servant Nursery Video/Sound/Tech Craft/Imagination Station I can help AFTER ShakeIt Up Café. I can: Send thank you cards Take down decorations Return donated items ALASKA BOUND! Chyanne Blackwell, ten year old daughter of Roy and Misty Blackwell, would like to help you do odd jobs around your house or yard this summer. She is raising $800 to go to Alaska for a memorable visit with friends. If you can help Chyanne reach her traveling goal, please give her a call at 770-516-7591.
Page 5 Confirmation Sunday May 5 May 5 Miss Olivia McKean will be confirmed on Confirmation Sunday during the 11 o'clock worship service. She has participated in weekly learning activities since January and is ready to enthusiastically join the family of faith as a full member of Wesley Chapel. One of the requirements of the Confirmation Journey is to present her faith story. Olivia presented her faith journey in the form of a story board. Please join Olivia and her mom, Alison, in The Great Room following the 11 worship service for cake. Be sure and read her Faith Story and share in her celebration of her joining the church. Season Wrap Party for CLUB345 Where else can you find a singer, a pianist, a magician and a speed cup stacker all in one room? How about the end of the season CLUB345 party? Students who are in the 3rd, 4th and 5th grade have met every 2nd and 4th Sundays throughout the school year. Some of their themed-night activities have been Messy Night, Camo Night, Dr. Seuss Night, Super Hero Night, Winter Ball Invitational, and Pirate Night just to name a few. and May 19 These are our New Hope Sundays that we will be preparing breakfast. Meet in the parking lot at 6:15 am. The evening ended with a presentation by Ed Resendez and Marcie Milholland sharing about their mission trips to Haiti and a presentation to Olivia Reed as she'll be moving up to youth. A huge thanks goes out to Diana Amers and Chef Rachel Castillo for championing this powerful and effective ministry to our 3rd-5th graders. CLUB345 will again meet in August as we dare to become a Daniel, fearless and courageous for Christ. See DeDe is you want to join us in the fall. Splash into Summer May 19 from 4 6 in the church parking lot for all ages!!! FREE movie night is back! Outdoor movie in the Wesley Chapel parking lot (near the gym) at 7:30. More details to follow.
????????????? 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 4 4 9 5 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 3 0 0 6 6 7 7 0-9 9 3-4 9 1 9 F A X 6 7 8-9 9 0-3 4 9 9 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 On Sunday, May 5, the Youth are off to a secret destination for some great fun! You will need to wear tennis shoes and bring $8 plus money for food afterwards. We will leave the church at 5:15 pm. DON T BE LATE! Hints will be on the WC Facebook page. RSVP to Marcie. We will need to know who is going so we can have enough chaperones and drivers. Ladies, let the men do the cooking for you on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 12. The Men's Breakfast invites EVERYONE to a Pancake Breakfast to celebrate Mother s Day. Breakfast begins at 7:30 AM in the Gym. At 8:15, join in preparing 300 sandwiches for New Hope Ministries. You won t want to miss this breakfast as there are some pleasant surprises in store. Reservations are not required, but RSVP s would be appreciated. Put form in collection plate or contact Nita Tolar at tolar4@comcast.net. Name: # Attending: If you have a high school, college, technical or grad school graduate, please let us share this good news. We would like to recognize their accomplishments at the 11 am worship service on Sunday, May 19. Please give us a short recap of the accomplishments and plans following graduation. Graduate s Name: Graduating from: Plans:
Birthdays and Anniversaries for May Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Cindy Harder 9 10 Kim Cox 11 Linda Brock Carol Kile 12 Richard and Christine Roper 13 14 15 16 Chase Genn 17 Van Kile 18 19 Jimmy and Lory Gross 20 Robby Stephens 21 22 23 Mary Ann DeMaria 24 John and Joann Hancock 25 Pat Gayle 26 27 Beth Minski 28 29 Jimmy and Debbie Hood Linda Bramblett Pam Eskew 30 31 Misty Blackwell
Activities for May 2013 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 5 6:15 am New Hope Confirmation Sunday @ 11:00 8:45 and 11 Communion 10:00 Sunday school 5 7 Youth 6 Adult Small 12 Mother s Day Men s Breakfast 7:30 8:45 and 11 Services 10:00 Sunday school NO Youth or Adult Small s 1 6:00 Supper 6:45 Children s Council 7:00 Youth Small s Adult Small 6 7 8 6:00 Supper 7:00 Youth Small s Adult Small Choir 13 Craft Fair Meeting 7 pm CEB 14 15 7:00 Adult Small Choir (Last Supper tonight until Fall) 2 3 4 9 10 11 16 Heritage Club Luncheon Noon 17 18 19 Pentecost Sunday SENIOR RECOG- NITION SUNDAY 6:15 am New Hope Noon-Nursery Workshop 4-6 Slide into Summer Fun 6 pm Adult Small 20 Men s Night Out @ 7 pm 21 22 7:00 Choir 23 24 25 26 8:45 and 11 Services 10 Sunday school 27 Memorial Day Offices Closed 28 LEGO BUILDER CAMP BEGINS May 28 31 29 7:00 Choir 30 31