Wesley United Methodist Church November 2023 Newsletter What’s Inside: Upcoming Events UMM UWF Missions Calendar & More
Note from Pastor Jana I love fall. It is one of my favorite seasons and I love the month of November because people begin to be more joyous. They live in a spirit of gratitude. Thankfulness changes us and how we approach others. It makes us kinder, more graceful, loving, and it can be contagious. I recently heard that when people maintain the practice of gratitude it has the effect similar to low dose medicine to treat depression. The benefits of practicing gratitude are nearly endless. People who regularly practice gratitude by taking time to notice and reflect upon the things they're thankful for experience more positive emotions, feel more alive, sleep better, express more compassion and kindness, and even have stronger immune systems. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-19 “16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 19 Do not quench the Spirit." Our faith points us to give thanks in everything. We are encouraged to give thanks and to rejoice. If we don't it's implied we might be quenching the Spirit. We allow the Holy Spirit to work through us in our gratitude. We know the physical benefits, but do we truly understand the spiritual side as well? Let your thanks flow through you. Open your hearts to the Holy Spirit to flow through you. Watch and see how God will move through you. My gratitude is to you all. I give thanks for those who have shared their musical talents. I give thanks to those who serve faithfully through the food ministries, ushering, acolyte, liturgists, filling in the gaps, visiting the homebound, sharing prayer requests, welcoming those to the church. The list could go on. I am thankful to Wesley UMC for your generous hearts and the way you follow Christ. - Pastor Jana
Upcoming Events Missions
UMM, UWF, Mission In December, we will collect for Community Rescue Mission Remember to bring your change December 3rd
Missions FOR CARNALL ELEMENTARY We will be collecting food for a special mission. We will be collecting items to create thanksgiving baskets for families at Carnall Elementary. On November 12th, we will have a Thanksgiving meal and pack the boxes. ITems Left to bRIng nov. 12tH Rolls, loaves of bRead, desseRts Great job church! Come help pack and bless the boxes on Nov. 12th Missions
Ingathering, Trustee Report Drop off in the church Narthex
Worship, Bible Study, & Birthdays! Worship Scriptures 11.5.23 Matthew 5:1-12 11.12.23 2 Kings 10:15 11.19.23 Matthew 25:14-30 11.26.23 Matthew 25:31-46
Calendar and Living Out our Membership Vows November Calendar November 1st Bible Study 12:00 - Cavanaugh UMC Handbell 5:30 Choir 7:00 November 2nd Bible Study - Zoom - 6:00 November4th November 5th Worship 9:30 Small Groups 10:30 November 7th November 8th November 9th Boy Scouts 6:00-8:00 Bible Study 12:00 - Cavanaugh UMC Handbell 5:30 Choir 6:30 Bible Study - Zoom - 6:00 November 12th Worship 9:30 Small Groups 10:30 November 14th Boy Scouts 6:00-8:00 November 15th Bible Study 12:00 - Cavanaugh UMC Handbell 5:30 Choir 6:30 November 16th Let’s Do Lunch at Cavanaugh 10:00 am One Council Meeting 6:30 November 19th Worship 9:30 Small Groups 10:30 November 22nd No Bible Study November 23rd Happy Thanksgiving November 26th Worship 9:30 Small Groups 10:30 Hanging of the Greens 4:00 November 28th Boy Scouts 6:00-8:00 November 29th Bible Study 12:00 - Cavanaugh UMC Handbell 5:30 Choir 7:00 November 30th Bible Study - Zoom - 6:00 United Methodist Men Breakfast 8:00 at Cavanaugh UMC Prayers: Let us know how we can be praying for you. We have a prayer list that is sent out and on the bulletin. Presence: Worship Date Sanctuary Online Total Oct. 1 31 Oct. 8 34 Oct. 15 29 Oct. 22 27 Oct. 29 Gifts: Date 27 19 50 22 56 15 44 21 48 15 42 General Missions Oct. 1 $ Oct. 8 $2,841 Oct. 15 $2,392 Oct. 22 $1,341 Oct. 29 $421 Service: Worship: 9:30 Sunday school 10:30 Mission: Farmer’s Market Ministry, Cooking Matters, blessing box and more. Witness: We all have gifts to share and we are all ministers. May we go out into the world to share our love of Christ. Go forth as a witness serving Jesus and Loving Neighbors.
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