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Candlelight Vigil for Ukraine

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On Saturday February 25, join members of the Bethlehem Interfaith Group and representatives of local Ukrainian churches for a candlelight vigil marking the one-year anniversary of the war in Ukraine. The vigil will take place at Payrow Plaza at 7:30 PM. All are welcome! Please continue to pray for the people of Ukraine during this time.

“Puppy Bowl” Donations – with a challenge from our bishop!

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As a reminder, our Superbowl / Puppy Bowl donations (dry cat food, small bags of dry dog food) to benefit the Animal Food Bank of the Lehigh Valley are due this week, just in time for the big game. Helping vulnerable animals is motivation enough to give… but our bishop has added some extra motivation! Bishop John Schol writes: 

We’ve been challenged. The United Methodists of Missouri and Kansas (Chiefs fans) have the audacity to challenge the good people of EPA&GNJ in conjunction with this Sunday’s Super Bowl. Apparently, they think their football team is better and that they can collect more food for area food banks than we can. The football game will be settled on the field. But we can demonstrate our commitment to help feed those who need food. 

If we collect more food, they will send your bishop some Kansas City barbeque. If they collect more food, I will be sending… some Tastykakes and Philly Cheesesteaks. Fly Eagles Fly!!

Please bring in your donations on or before Sunday February 12. Thank you in advance for your generosity!

Community Ramadan Dinner

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Our Muslim neighbors at the Lehigh Dialogue Center extend a warm welcome to attend their annual Community Interfaith Ramadan Dinner. This year, the dinner will also honor Passover and Easter, creating a space for interfaith dialogue and celebration. The dinner will be held on Sunday April 16 at 7:00 PM. The evening will include a variety of traditional Ramadan dishes, as well as informative presentations on the significance of each holiday and the role they play in their respective faiths. 

This is an incredible opportunity to connect with neighbors of various faiths at a holy time of year. If you would like to attend, please contact Pastor Candy by Sunday April 9. (Pastor Candy will send in the group RSVP for our church.) Those who RSVP will receive further information regarding carpooling, clothing guidelines, and more. 

Our Preschool is hiring! 

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Our Wesley’s Circle of Friends Preschool is now hiring for the positions of:

Preschool teachers
Teacher aids

Work two, three, or five days per week, with a 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM schedule. Optional extended care shifts (as early as 8:00 AM and as late as 4:00 PM) are also available. Regular school year and summer school positions are now open! Early childhood education is preferred, but not required. Compensation commensurate with education and experience, starting at a minimum of $11.25 per hour.

Please send email of interest to: susan@wesleychurch.com 

S’more Sunday

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On Sunday February 12, we’ll welcome Carmen O’Shea, Director of Pocono Plateau Camp & Retreat Center, to join us for worship! Carmen will talk about the incredible things God is doing through camping and retreat ministries… and how we can get involved.

After worship, join us in the atrium for a little camp-themed fun as we celebrate “S’more Sunday” together! Roast some marshmallows, eat some s’mores, and enjoy good conversations with your church family.