The Lamplighter Lighting the way so others will see Jesus A Publication of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church Church Office: 423-282-6722 Fax: 423-282-6200 E-mail: Wesley@wesleymemorialumc.org Website: www.wesleymemorialumc.org Facebook page: www.facebook.com/wesleymemorialumcjohnsoncity March 2018 Generations of Disciples Special Sunday Worship Schedule Sunday, March 18 th Rev. Jeff Wadley, Director of the new Camp Bays Mountain will be sharing in each worship service - Everyone is welcome to stay for the United Methodist Women Potato Bar Fundraiser for Missions at Noon in the Fellowship Hall. Holy Week Services Palm Sunday- Sunday, March 25 th Maundy Thursday- Thursday, March 29 th, 7pm Good Friday- Friday March 30 th, 7pm Easter- Sunday April 1st 8:45, 10:45, and 11:00am worship 10:00- Indoor Easter Egg Hunt Sunday Worship Schedule 8:45 AM - Sanctuary Worship 9:40 AM - Sunday School/ LifeGroups for All Ages We have known for some time that many younger people and people newer to the faith (and many others) appreciated more modern styles of worship music. With this in mind, Wesley is making it a priority to be a church for persons of all generations and levels of church experience. We have recently hired Tony Sharp to be our new, full-time Director of Contemporary Worship. Tony has great experience with large United Methodist churches in North Central Pennsylvania and Dothan, Alabama. His musical talent and heart for ministry will help us to more fully engage individuals and families in our church as well as to reach out to a whole new group in the name of Christ. I appreciate the vision of our Staff Parish Relations Committee, our former Finance and Administrative Council, and our 2018 Leadership Council to make this possible. I am also grateful to the people of Wesley for their commitment to growing their own discipleship, as well as, reaching out to others in the name of Christ! Tony's first official Sunday will be in NRG worship on Palm Sunday, March 25th. The first official opportunity to welcome Tony, his wife, Rebecca, and their three sons, Chip, Stephens, and Danner will be in NRG worship on Sunday, March 18th. May you be blessed during Lent and as all the generations of Wesley celebrate the Resurrection of the Savior! God bless, Gerald 10:45 AM - NRG Contemporary Worship 11:00 AM - Sanctuary Worship
OUR ATTENDANCE UPON THE LORD Sunday Morning Worship Date SS S-8:45 NRG S-11:00 Total CALLING ALL WESLEY RUNNERS AND WALKERS!!! 2/4/2018 125 77 39 106 222 2/11/2018 110 76 51 119 246 2/18/2018 125 78 46 123 247 2/25/2018 135 86 42 153 281 OUR FINANCIAL GIFTS Week of: Giving 2/4/2018 12,386.86 2/11/2018 16,513.13 2/18/2018 12,380.00 2/25/2018 9,900.23 Received Year to Date 98,462.31 Missions 3,473.00 In Memory/Honor of 370.00 A s You Pray, Please Remember. Mary Younger on the death of her mother Patsy Alexander James Arwood Fidel Barron Dan David Linda Dishner Mavis Fellers Buck Henry Marsha Hunter John Idol Linda J. Keller The Wesley Library acknowledges the gift of: In His Grip, Foundations for Life & Golf by Jim Sheard and Wally Armstrong Donated by Polkie Gregory in memory of Dan Quisenberry. Angie Kincaid Phillip Luster Ross & Donna Rowland Leticia Salazar Richard Sheldon J.D. Toth Joan Weatherly Bill West Burk Wyatt Carol Yonkey Racing to end homelessness in our community 10K Road Race and a 4K Fitness Walk Benefiting Family Promise of Greater Johnson City Saturday, March 17, 2017 8:30am Register at: www.chasingsnakes10k.com To volunteer email: chasingsnakes@gmail.com This races has donated $62,700 to Family Promise since 2009. Wesley s next host week for Family Promise is April 1st-8th, please mark your calendars! The Page Turners Please join us in the church Library at 10:00 am Everyone is welcome March 12th we will discuss The Memory of Us by Camille Di Maio April 9th we will discuss Britt-Marie Was Here by Fredrik Backman
Waiting for Easter: A Children s Lenten Study March 4 th, March 18 th, 6 7 pm (children ages 4 4 th grade) The last two classes on children s Lenten study. March 4 th, we will make soup to freeze for Family Promise. March 18 th, experiencing Holy Week. These classes are based on the book Make Room, by Laura Alary. You did not need to attend the other classes to participate. Registration helpful but not necessary. Palm Sunday March 25 th, 11:00 Traditional Service. Some children will sing with the choir; other children may wave palms. Sunday morning starts with Praise HQ! in room 203. Please sign your child(ren) in on the board outside room 201.Sunday School ends at 10:50. Pick up your child(ren) from their Sunday School room. 200 Hall, age 4 to 4th grade: Gratitude: 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Room 109/Nursery, ages 2-3: Solomon Becomes King: 1 Kings 4:29 Come and help us start Holy Week with Jesus Triumphal Entry. EASTER EGG-CITEMENT EGG HUNT! April 1 st, 10:00 am gather in the Fellowship Hall (children 2 4 th grade) Join us for an indoor egg hunt. Bring friends and family! After egg hunt, stay for Easter worship at 10:45 or 11:00. Volunteers Needed! Sunday School and Kids in Action-200 Hall (ages 4 4 th grade) Sunday School hour starts with Praise HQ! at 9:40 and ends at 10:40. Kids in Action dismisses from NRG and 11:00 Traditional worship. Peace: Romans 14:19 Sunday School Room 109 (ages 2 3) People Welcome Jesus: Mark 11: 1-11
March 4 th : No Evening Youth Events March 11 th : No Evening Youth Events When: March 7 th 5-7:30 p.m. 7 th -12 th grade What: Youth leading Coalition 4 Kids program Great service Opportunity! Where: Meet at Wesley at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 7 th Youth are helping to lead a program for the kids at Coalition which is right next door to us! We will be doing a lesson, games, and music. We need all youth at Wesley to come and help be a part of this! We will have dinner provided. Youth Lunch Outing When: March 18 th 12-1:30 p.m. What: 7 th -12 th grade Where: Meet at Wesley in the Tower entrance at 12 p.m. We ll go out for lunch and be back to the church by 1:30. Bring $ for lunch. Youth Small Groups 7 th -8 th & 9 th -12 th March 25 th Soul Food (9 th -12 th grade) 5:30-8:15 p.m. Meet @: 23 Hunters Ridge Rd, JC Thrive (7 th -8 th grade) 6-8 p.m. meet @ the church for dinner, games, Bible study, and hang out. Bring a friend, and $3 for dinner. NO AMPLIFY March 4 th & 11 th due to Spring Break. The Gathering on March 18 th & 25 th from 6-8pm at Wesley This will be a great time of fellowship as we study scripture, eat a light snack, and play a game. Friends are welcome as always! S E R V I C E O P P O R T U N I T Y: V O L U N T E E R S N E E D E D If you are looking for a way to serve and pour into the lives of amazing 5 th -6 th graders, then here is your opportunity! Amplify is in need of TWO volunteers to help out on Sunday nights. When we get four volunteers, a rotation of the volunteers will be created. Volunteer duties are minimal. They include helping with Sunday night activities such as games, setting out food, and participating in discussion during Bible study. If you are interested, we would LOVE for you to be a part of the Amplify ministry and impact the future of Wesley! Email Ally Blackmon if you are interested: ally.blackmon@gmail.com
Missions Opportunities MARCH COMMUNION OFFERING UMCOR Sunday, March 4 this offering lays the foundation for UMCOR s ministry of relief and hope. Your generous giving to UMCOR Sunday is what allows UMCOR to act as the arms and legs of Christ s church, moving toward the most vulnerable in their darkest days. Convinced that all people have God-given worth and dignity without regard to race, religion or gender together we are assisting those impacted by crisis or chronic need. With your generous gifts, UMCOR will be able to offer aid in Jesus name to those who suffer because United Methodists give through UMCOR Sunday. In fact, it s your generous giving that allows us to respond when disaster strikes. MONTHLY MISSIONS EMPHASIS ITEMS C.H.I.P.S. (Domestic Shelter) Toilet paper, Paper towels, Laundry Detergent (please no pods), cleaning supplies; all purpose cleaner, dish soap, dishwasher tabs, antibacterial cleaner, etc. CHIPS serves all victims in Carter, Greene and Unicoi counties. They provide services to enable victims and their children to begin and maintain a life free of violence. Please place in the containers in the Narthex or Missions drop in bin by March 31st. Wesley to participate in Habitat for Humanity Faith Build Wesley has joined with 7 other faith communities to build a house for the Harrison Family of 5 here in Johnson City. Our portion of funds is $5,000.00. This is our special Lent Offering this year. The days we have been assigned to work are May 16-19. Please mark your calendars now. On Saturday, March 17th the walls will be put up for the house. We will need 4 to 5 persons to help with this, if you are interested please let Missy know so she can get you the details. Making Connections Bring your Dinner to Church on Wednesdays This is an opportunity to share mealtime and conversation with new friends and old friends. An informal time to enjoy spending time with others in our church. This will take place each Wednesday evening. This is not a covered dish. This is not a catered meal. Just bring whatever you want for you or for your family. We will not have childcare, but the playground will be open if the weather is good. If you come anytime between 5:30 and 7:00, folks will be there. We will be in the Fellowship Hall Exploring God s Creation Hike 9:00 a.m. MARCH 24th 9:00-3:00 Meet at Wesley with snacks, water, appropriate clothing and shoes. If you have any questions, contact Scotty Myers at 928-3605. United Methodist Women Potato Bar Fundraiser for Missions! Sunday, March 18th at Noon In Fellowship Hall. Everyone is Welcome! Please plan to come and support mission giving. Food Items for Good Samaritan March is Macaroni & Cheese Our goal is 300 boxes. Please place in the designated container in the Narthex or drop off bin by the Tower area by March 31.
XYZ News Jubilation 2018 is coming up on April 30-May 2 in Pigeon Forge, TN. Jubilation 2018 is sponsored by the Houston Conference United Methodist Church Foundation. This is a retreat for adults, 50+ who desire to explore and enhance their relationship with Christ. If this is of interest and you have not received information in the mail, contact Charlotte Riggins at (865) 690-4080 or email CharlotteRiggins@holston.org. Registration will be each individual s responsibility. We can look into car pooling for those interested in attending. Wednesday, March 7th - INTO THE FIRE, 525 W. Oakland Avenue, Suite 4. Into the Fire is a paint-yourown-pottery studio which is a fun place to paint white ceramic pieces using special paints. A studio fee of $6 covers the tools to work with, the paint, glaze and and firing of your piece. You select the piece you would like to paint from their selection. Pieces are reasonably priced. You do not need prior experience or talent to participate! We will meet at Into the Fire at 12:00 PM. Please indicate on the bulletin tab or call the church office at (423) 282-7622 if you need a ride. Thursday, April 5th - Senior Adult Gathering, held at Elizabeth Chapel UMC in Bluff City. Speaker will be Susan Lankford and music will be provided by Bob Cantler. Bob is Linda Dishner s son-in-law. Travel details to follow. If you are 50 years of age or older, we welcome your participation! For more information, please email Kem McKee at kemhmckee@gmail.com or telephone at (423) 677-1279. Suggestions for outings/activities are always welcome. Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church 225 Princeton Road Johnson City, TN 37601 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Nonprofit Org. U. S. POSTAGE P A I D Johnson City, Tenn. 37601 Permit No. 179