One Council Page 5 One Council NEWS 2022 is a Year for You!! You Were Made for this Moment—Courage for Today and Hope for Tomorrow, a book based on Queen Esther’s story, written by Max Lucado, inspired and encouraged me as I completed the first month of a new year. 2022 holds some great challenges for us all, including church life as we live together in Christian Fellowship within Wesley UMC. While supporting our Wesley family, we are also to reach into our neighborhood, city, state, and beyond with the Good News of the Gospel. Your One Council is striving to do just that as we balance and weave together the work of The Church with the work of Like in the World. We need and want you to work with us by sharing your talents and finances in order to keep life balanced and fruitful, so I encourage you to seriously consider saying “yes” to opportunities for service as they come along throughout this year. Reading the story of Queen Esther from the Bible in the book bearing her name will refresh her fascinating story for you. Even though her book never mentions God’s name, his presence is strongly felt throughout its pages. *A sincere “thank you” is extended to both Donna Moreton and Rick Schmitz for their service on the One Council as their time was completed at the close of 2021. Donna has agreed to continue sending out prayer concerns through email this year. *”Thank you” is also extended to Lois Wade and Debbie Green for their work in assembling Communion packets this past year. “Thank you” to Peggy Higgins, who has said “yes” to serving in that capacity this year. *We look forward to Scouting Sunday on February 13, when our Scouts will be present to assist with the Worship Service. Wesley UMC Newsletter Continued on page 6 February 2022
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