Sanctuary Piano Fundraiser Campaign The music program of Wesley United Methodist Church is raising funds for the purchase of a grand piano for the sanctuary. This piano will provide the music ministry with more ability to lead the congregation in singing. It will also provide the ability to increase Wesley Church s musical presence in the community and to bring in a wider variety of musicians. To help reach the piano fundraising goal, please help in the either (or both) of the following ways: There are 88 keys on a grand piano. To help reach the goal, each key will be sold at $113.64 each for a total of $10,000. I would like to purchase key(s) at $113.64 each for a total of $. I would like to donate to the campaign. Name (please print):
The Mission of Wesley Church is to: KNOW Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. GROW in faith through worship, prayer, and study. GO... in service to Christ and His world. The purpose of Wesley Church is to create disciples who serve Jesus Christ. Pastor: Mark F. Reisinger ~ Director of Music: Jordan R. Markham Today s Guest Speaker: Thomas L. Salsgiver Acolyte: Maggie Hosler The altar flowers are presented to the glory of God and in loving memory of My Dear Husband, Drew and Loved Ones by Madelyn Miller and Family. Let us know you worshipped at Wesley Church this morning by completing the communication/attendance registration card which was handed to you when you entered the sanctuary. If you have recently moved or changed telephone numbers, be sure to indicate that information. New residents and visitors: please provide as much of the contact information as possible. Each week on the reverse side of the communication card, you will find a list of opportunities in which you can become involved at Wesley Church. This week s card includes several for you to consider. These are only for your consideration; you are not obligated to check any of these boxes. Completed cards should be placed in the offering plate. Thank you for letting us know you worshipped at Wesley today.
Welcome to Worship at Wesley Church *Please stand where indicated by the asterisk. Congregation responds in bold italics. THE PRELUDE THE WORDS OF WELCOME *SIGNS OF PEACE AND HOSPITALITY *THE PROCESSIONAL HYMN Praise to the Lord, the Almighty......................................................MH # 139 Hymn Tune: Lobe Den Heren *THE MORNING PRAYER (all praying) O God, You have built Your Church upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone. Save the community of Your people from cowardly surrender to the world, from rendering unto Caesar what belongs to You, and from forgetting the eternal gospel amid the temporal pressures of our troubled days. For the unity of the Church we pray, and for fellowship across the embittered lines of race and nation; to growth in grace, building in love, enlargement in service, increase in wisdom, faith, charity, and power, we dedicate our lives; through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen. Harry Emerson Fosdick, U.S.A., 20th Century, Alt. THE OFFERING with offertory *THE DEDICATION OF OUR GIFTS TO GOD................................................ UMH # 95 Hymn Tune: Old 100th THE CHILDREN S CHAT THE OFFERING with Sanctuary Choir anthem Fecit Potentiam........................................................... Kim Andre Arnesen He has made known the power of his arm, scattered those who are arrogant in the thoughts of their heart. THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE FOR ALL THE PEOPLE OF GOD AND THE LORD S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. *THE HYMN And Are We Yet Alive............................................................. UMH # 553 Hymn Tune: Dennis
THE HEBREW LESSON Isaiah 43: 1-4a............................................ Old Testament Pew Bible Pages 631/635 Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. *THE GOSPEL LESSON (Read from The Message) John 13: 12-17, 34-35..................................... New Testament Pew Bible Pages 100/101 Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. THE MESSAGE Trying Times: What-Yet-Then Let Us............................ The Revered Dr. Thomas L. Salsgiver THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION................................................. UMH # 13 *THE RECESSIONAL HYMN Sent Forth by God s Blessing....................................................... UMH # 664 Hymn Tune: The Ash Grove *THE ANNOUNCEMENTS *THE BENEDICTION *THE CHORAL AMEN *THE POSTLUDE Serving you today... Greeters............................................ Terry Hock, Third Street; Patti Hock, Market Street Head Usher.............................................................................Dave Hogue Sound Technician...................................................................... Steve Karaffa Projectionist........................................................................ Jacob Cuddeback Combined Nursery Volunteers................................ Jane and Brian Bercher and Raven Reinford February Altar Guild.....................................................Janet Lee and Eileen Thomas Welcome, Pastor Tom Salsgiver Today we are welcoming back Pastor Tom Salsgiver to the Wesley pulpit. Pastor Tom served the Wesley Church congregation as its pastor from 1993-2000 and later served as the district superintendent of the Lewisburg District. He continues to serve the Susquehanna Conference of the United Methodist Church in the capacity of assistant to Bishop Jeremiah Park. Pastor Tom has had an active leadership role with the Commission on The Way Forward and shares his thoughts with us today. Lunch Follows Worship All those in attendance today are invited to remain after worship for lunch served in the church social room. Even if you haven t brought a dish to share, come and join your Wesley Church family for this time of fellowship with one another and for a time to share in additional conversation with Pastor Tom.
This Week s Happenings at Wesley Today Souper Bowl of Caring G.L.O.W. collects donations to benefit The Bloomsburg Food Cupboard. 12 p.m. ~ Covered Dish Luncheon Stay after worship for a time of food and fellowship with your church family and friends and with Pastor Tom Salsgiver. 7 p.m. ~ Starlight The Starlight ministry reaches individuals and families with special needs. For more information, contact Jane and Brian Bercher at 570.784.2601. Monday 1 p.m. ~ Wesley Quilters Wesley s quilting group meets on a regular basis all are welcome! Call the church office (570.784.1407) for additional information. 4 p.m. ~ Pampered Chef Spring Launch Shelly Lee Tyson gathers Pampered Chef consultants for a look at spring products during this private party. Contact Shelly at 570.847.9086. Tuesday 5:30 p.m. ~ Columbia Child Development Board The Board holds its monthly meeting at Wesley Church. 6 p.m. ~ Evangelism and Mission Teams The Evangelism and Mission Teams meet every other month in order to plan upcoming outreach and mission projects. To learn more, call the church office at 570.784.1407. Wednesday 7 p.m. ~ AFG Stepping Stones to Recovery Thursday 6:15 p.m. ~ Bells In Bloom ~ 7:30 p.m. ~ Sanctuary Choir The handbell choir and adult singing choir rehearse weekly. Contact Jordan Markham, director of music, at 570.784.1407, or E-mail jmarkham@wesleybloom.org, for more information. 6:30 p.m. ~ Cub Pack # 25 Cub Scout Pack # 25 meets regularly at Wesley Church. Want to know more about Pack #25? Contact Dennis Frohlich at dennis.frohlich@gmail.com. Saturday 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ~ Community Friendship Meal sponsored by The First Presbyterian Church The Community Friendship Meal is held each week. Your group can sponsor a meal. Call Jane and Brian Bercher to learn how you can provide a meal. Next Sunday 9:15 a.m. ~ Sunday School 10:30 a.m. ~ Boy Scout Sunday Worship 6:30 p.m. ~ G.L.O.W.... 7 p.m. ~ Starlight Wesley United Methodist Church 130 West Third Street Bloomsburg, PA 17815-1709 Telephone: 570.784.1407 Fax: 570.784.7937 www.wesleybloom.org Contact Pastor Mark or schedule to meet with him: call him at the church office: 570.784.1407. Or, contact him directly at 570.490.8844, or E-mail him at mreisinger@susumc.org. Last Sunday s Attendance: 40, 8 a.m.; 151, 10:30 a.m. Total of 191 ~ Last Sunday s Offering: $8,038.01
Please print all information. 130 West Third Street, Bloomsburg, PA Dr. / Mr. / Mrs. / Ms. Name: Change in contact information E-mail address: 1st-Time Guest 2nd-Time Guest Regular Attendee Member Address: Apt: Town/City: State: Zip: Best Contact Telephone: ( ) If 1st or 2nd-time guest, how did you hear about Wesley Church? (Name of person who invited you, radio, website, newspaper, other.). The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany, February 3, 2019 Wesley Church will be celebrating the Sacrament of Holy Communion on the first Sunday of each month in addition to other special occasions. Please check this box if you would be interested in being on a list of those who would be willing to occasionally serve Communion (be sure to include your contact info on the front of this card). Wesley Church would like your E-mail address so that those who are interested in receiving a weekly E-mail news blast and/or monthly newsletter will be on the mailing list. If you would like to receive a weekly mailing and/or Wesley Tidings, please check the appropriate box(es) and include your E-mail address on the front of this card. Weekly E-mail News Blast Wesley Tidings I/we will contribute one or more of the requested items to benefit The Bloomsburg Food Cupboard when I/we come to church next Sunday. The special requests for the month of February are cereal and canned fruit. Contributions can be placed at the Donation Station inside the Murray Avenue door.