1 Council News Page 4 1 Council NEWS 13 members of the 2021 1 Council met on January 7 via Zoom to “press [forward] to answer the upward call of Jesus Christ.” Using Philippians 3:12-15 as his focus, Zeke shared with the group “3 P’s of a Pandemic:” 1. Persevere 2. Plan 3. Provide care & concern. He challenged each one to keep these 3 P’s in mind as a personal area of ministry would be chosen to serve during 2021. The Council was encouraged to share these “3 P’s” with others in the congregation and conduct our business throughout 2021 with the “3 P’s” in mind as plans are formulated. In an order of business, George Jensen, long-time faithful and loyal treasurer of Wesley, is passing the torch. This church could say “Thank you, George” a hundred times a day for the remainder of the year, and it would not adequately express our gratitude for a job well-done, for his impeccable bookkeeping and financial expertise as he has gladly fulfilled his duties, answering and “pressing on to the upward call of Christ Jesus.” Wesley does thank you, George! Because of her skills as an accountant and her desire to answer “the upward call of Christ Jesus,” Twana Collinson has accepted the duties of Wesley’s Treasurer for 2021. Thank you, Twana. Other items to note: 1. While we are not able to meet in person, Clyde Bates will lead an adult Sunday School class via Zoom at 10:30 a.m., shortly after Sunday morning fb worship services. 2. Besides ministering to two churches, Zeke is “pressing on to the upward call of Christ Jesus” by teaching an “intercom lesson” with all the students at Cavanaugh Elementary School each Wednesday morning during their school-wide assemblies. Next regularly scheduled 1 Council meeting via Zoom: First Thursday, Feb.4, 6:30 p.m. Wesley UMC Newsletter February 2021
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