Wesley United Methodist Church October, 2017 Volume 1, Issue 8 Wesley Mission Statement To make disciples of Jesus Christ from all nations for the transformation of the world. Wesley Vision Statement As obedient people of faith, we at Wesley United Methodist Church will spiritually embrace and serve in love our community and the world by extending the hand of Christ to all peoples. The Window GREATER INDIANAPOLIS CROP HUNGER WALK Sunday, October 15 Walk. Give. Change the world. Join us for the 38th Annual Greater Indianapolis CROP Hunger Walk! The walk will start at Noon at the Indiana Interchurch Center with festivities for the whole family and will have our Send-Off/Recognition Program at 1:30pm! Free parking is available at the Indiana Interchurch Center and the walk goes through the beautiful Butler-Tarkington Neighborhood. One fourth of the funds raised are shared to fight local hunger and the remaining funds are channeled through partners worldwide. This year, Wesley is not organizing a walking team. You may participate individually (information on bulletin board) by walking and collecting donations, or give cash or check payable to Wesley United Methodist Church with CROP Walk marked on envelope and check. Thank you. More info at www.indycropwalk.org! Together, we can help end hunger in our community and around the world! Sunday Worship Schedule 9:00am Prayer 9:30am Bible Study 9:45am Ambassador Bible Study 10:30am Fellowship 10:50am Worship 2:00pm Working together to open hearts, minds and doors Inside this issue Sermon Schedule/B-days 2 Sunday News... 3 Fun Things to Do... 4 Wesley Community Services 5 Willing Spirits... 6 Charge Conference... 7 Key Dates to Know... 8 Calendar... 9 Volunteer Opportunities 10
Wilma Staples, Robin Run, Rm. 2 Congregation Members, Attendees & Friends OCTOBER SERMONS World Communion Sunday Sunday, October 1, 2017 10:50am Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46 Good News: The Power of Public Opinion Sermon Series The Lord is My Shepherd Sunday, October 8, 2017 10:50am Scripture: The 23rd Psalm (MSG) Good News: I Don t Need a Thing Sunday, October 15, 2017 10:50am Scripture: The 23rd Psalm (MSG) Good News: Going Through Death Valley Sunday, October 22, 2017 10:50pm Scripture: The 23rd Psalm (CEB) Good News: Brimming with Blessings 5th Sunday Giving Sunday, October 29, 2017 10:50pm Scripture: The 23rd Psalm 23 (NIV) Good News: The Lord s House of Love Rick Alexander, MaryLou Annarino, Ann Earl, J.D. Fisher, Margaret Gardner, Robert Green, Jerry Johnson, Shirley Ramsey, Mike Reynolds, Rosemary Green-Terhune, Pat Thomas, Ewell & Marleen Thrasher, and Oliver Williams Tommy Grant 2 Chris Miller 3 Don Rogers 7 Mary Ellen Harriman 8 Newborn, Deellen Kashindi was born to Mauwa Yalala on September 7th. Diaper donations (preemie and newborn sizes) would be greatly appreciated. 2
New Sunday School Class Beginning Sunday, October 1st 9:45 AM to 10:25 AM Wesley Ambassadors Leading the Class Pastor Katurah Johnson Dr. Levi Williams One Sunday a Month 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM When: Sunday, October 8th Sunday, November 12th Sunday, December 17th 95 O come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise! Psalm 95:1,2 3
Waterman s Family Farm @ Greenwood 1100 North Ind. 37 Greenwood, IN 46143 317-888-4189 Beasley s Orchard 2304 East Main Street Danville, IN 46122 Located approximately 15 minutes west of I-465, on U.S. 36, 2 1/2 miles east of Danville. 2304 East Main Street Danville, IN 46122 beasleys.orchard@gmail.com 317-745-4876 "Pick Your Own Apples!" 369 E. Greencastle Rd. Mooresville, IN 46158 Phone: (317) 831-4181 Email: info@andersonorchard.com Directions 4 Located at 369 East Greencastle Road in Mooresville, Indiana, 2 miles west of downtown Mooresville on Main Street. Approximately one mile west of town, Main Street turns into Greencastle Road, immediately after White Lick Road.
Diapers For Newborns WCS is asking for diaper donations for our Ambassador families. Mauwa Yalala recently delivered a baby girl, and in the next 4 months there will be more newborns at Wesley. A basket for donations is located in front of the office. Thank You. Wesley Community Services has partnered with Drive Zone, a neighborhood driver education business located on West 16th Street. We have extended an offer of driving lessons to a group of 12 Anyuak adult and teenage Ambassadors. Money being used was donated from Seventh & Eighth Christian Church to the Refugee Faith Care Team. They have started a 10-week session of Saturday classes, ending on November 11th. Each student will receive 6 onehour driving lessons. Anyuak men who have been in the United States longer than some of their spouses and teenagers are providing translation services. The program is working extremely well, according to Rachel Campbell, the owner/ instructor. Maybe these folks will become our next generation of van drivers! 5
The United Methodist Women "Willing Spirits" of Wesley United Methodist Church Invite you to attend their 2nd Saturday meetings Fellowship Hall @ 10:00am 3425 W. 30th Street The UNITED METHODIST WOMEN shall be a community of women whose PURPOSE is to know GOD and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church. United Methodist Women of Indiana 9th Annual Meeting Asbury United Methodist Church 1751 27th St. at Forest Drive Columbus, IN 47201 October 6th & 7th Conference Annual Gathering and the night before Registration form can be found @ http://www.inumc.org/centraldistrict Resources tab: United Methodist Women 6
And those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the firmament; and those who turn many to righteousness, like the stars for ever and ever. Daniel 12:3 TOGETHER. WE. ARE. MORE. The leaders of Wesley UMC have begun preparing for our Charge Conference, scheduled for Sunday, October 29th @ 6:30 PM. Wesley s Local Charge Conference Meeting will be held on Sunday, October 8th immediately following worship. All Wesley members are encouraged to attend. This meeting is your opportunity to know what Wesley has accomplished in the past year and who our leaders will be in the coming year 7 7
Oct 7 - Laity Day with the Bishop at Christ UMC; Registration ends September 23. Oct 7 - Creation Care Conference at North UMC. Oct 6-7 - Indiana Conference UMW Annual Meeting; Contact Rae Wallis. Oct 15 - Laity Sunday 2017: Therefore, Go! w ith HOPE Through Hospitality. Oct 18 - Jesus on the Bus; Take a bus dow ntow n and meet us at Roberts Park at 11:30 a.m. for fellowship and conversation surrounding public transportation and ministry in the community. Oct 21 - Amity UMC hosts "Surviving the Holidays", a grief seminar open to area churches. Oct 25 - Clergy Covenant Day at Zionsville UMC - 10am to 3pm. All clergy, active and retired, including Elders, Deacons, Local Pastors, Certified Candidates, Seminarians and clergy serving in various Extension Ministries need to attend this important gathering. This event is for clergy only. Oct 27-29 - UMW Silent Retreat; Contact Rae Wallis. Nov 4 - Central District Fall Lay Servant School at North UMC, 3808 N. Meridian St. Indianapolis IN 46208. Nov 9 - Register Now for the 2017 Metro Ministries Annual Celebration and Fundraiser. How do I sign up? Online registration is available now and is the best way to ensure your information is processed correctly. Lay Servant School is for anyone interested in learning or polishing skills relating to speaking, teaching, leading, caring and leadership. Cost: $23.00 per person The registration deadline is October 26, 2017. 8
OCTOBER 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 World Communion Sunday Worship Service @ 10:50am @ 2:00pm 2 3 Adult Bible Study 1:15pm Resumes 4 5 6 Luncheon Dunson Family Noon-4pm Sr. Game Night 7pm 7 Dance Troupe 5-8pm 8 Worship Service @ 10:50am @ 2:00pm Local Charge Conference Meeting @ 12:30pm 9 10 Adult Bible Study 1:15pm 11 Prayer 6:30pm 12 Worship 7pm 13 Rehearsal 7pm 14 Willing Spirits 10:00am Dance Troupe 5-8pm 15 Worship Service @ 10:50am @ 2:00pm Crop Walk for Hunger 16 17 Adult Bible Study 1:15pm 18 Prayer 6:30pm 19 Worship 7pm 20 Sr. Game Night 7pm Rehearsal 7pm 21 Dance Troupe 5-8pm 22 Worship Service @ 10:50am @ 2:00pm 23 24 Adult Bible Study 1:15pm 25 Prayer 6:30pm 26 Worship 7pm 27 WCS Meeting 9:30am Rehearsal 7pm Mental Health Event 7-9pm Non-member 28 Dance Troupe 5-8pm Mental Health Event 10a-3pm Non-member 29 5th Sunday Giving Worship Service @ 10:50am @ 2:00pm District Charge Conference 6:30p-Mt. Olive 30 31 Adult Bible Study 1:15pm 9
Wesley United Methodist Church Senior Pastor: Rev. Dr. Katurah Johnson pastorkj@wesleyumcindy.org Office Hours: T: 11am-12 noon, 2:30pm-3:30pm W: 10am-1:00pm Th: 12 noon-3:30pm Administrative Assistant: Diane Maves office@wesleyumcindy.org Pastor: Carlos Doliveira visiontv2011@hotmail.com A big THANK YOU to all the volunteers who came after worship on September 24th to assemble relief kits for the hurricane victims. The monetary donations received from WCS and Wesley members and friends, made it possible to buy the supplies and ship the packages. One business owner donated a box of toothbrushes and a customer who was in line behind Gaylene and Marilyn paid for their purchases. A wonderful lunch was also provided to all the volunteers by Shawnette. This is another example of Wesley coming together to help those in need. A special thank you to Gaylene & Marilyn for involving Wesley and organizing such a worthwhile project. Wesley United Methodist Church 3425 West 30th Street Indianapolis, IN 46222 PLEASE PLACE STAMP HERE Phone: 317-926-4414 Fax: 317-927-5391 E-mail: office@wesleyumcindy.org Web site: www.wesleyumcindy.org Facebook: Wesley United Methodist Church in Indy Office Hours: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM, M - F RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED DATED MATERIAL OCTOBER 2017