2018 Reflections Continued Page 3 (Continued from page 2) 16 backpack bags containing food items to supplement the weekend Clearinghouse Backpack program for both Carnall and Cavanaugh Elementary Schools each week Wesley signed on as an agency with the River Valley Regional Food Bank United Methodist Women sponsored a mittens, gloves, & hats drive Christmas canned food drive benefiting the Clearinghouse exceeded the 550 goal by 100 items Scout Sunday was celebrated in February Shane Sanderson began duties as music director, and Mary Beth Oliver became accompanist for the choir and worship services Wesley & Cavanaugh choirs partnered to present a Christmas musical, “Shout for Joy” for both congregations With Pastor Michelle’s appointment to the AR Conference, Pastor Zeke Allen was assigned to Wesley & Cavanaugh, preaching his first service July 1 Pastor Zeke initiated a Wed. night Bible study to enhance the following Sunday’s sermon More events and activities were carried out to fulfill the theme of loving like Jesus. Thinking about the possibilities the new year of 2019 holds for us to be in mission for Jesus is exciting. The One Council will be meeting at the church on Jan. 19, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. for a planning retreat. Please be in prayer for the group as they gather. I want to express my gratitude and thanks to the choir and congregation for your generous Christmas gifts! I have enjoyed being a part of the music ministry at Wesley and have been blessed to get to know you and share in the worship experience. I look forward to the new year with you and wish you all a blessed new year! With warmest wishes, Mary Beth Oliver Wesley UMC Newsletter January 2019
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