Looking for a new Lenten devotional practice this year? Join us for “Lent Madness”! A ministry of Forward Movement, “Lent Madness” offers the opportunity (through a March Madness-style bracket competition) for Christians to deepen their faith by learning about the lives of faithful Christians who have gone before. Fill out a bracket and deepen your faith this Lent! Want more information? Visit www.lentmadness.org. To participate here at Wesley, sign up here: (signup link) — the first 15 individuals to signup will receive a free copy of the “Saintly Scorecard” along with their brackets.
Our Giving App has Changed!
As of February 1st, our online giving app will look different. If you enter a one-time gift each time you give, you will now need to download the new app (Vanco Mobile). If you have a recurring gift set up, that information will carry over to the new app. However, to make any changes or add any other one-time gifts, you will need to set up the new app. It is simple to set up the new app by using the instructions below:
Use this handy step-by-step guide and our church code (97H8G3):
How_to_Give_Using_Vanco_Mobile.pdf (vancopayments.com)
More exciting features from Vanco coming soon!
Souperbowl Sunday
We’re once again celebrating the “big game” by holding our own Souperbowl! Between now and Sunday, February 13, please bring cans of soup (as well as canned pasta, boxes of mac-and-cheese, and other non-perishables) to church and place them on the Souperbowl table. All donations will benefit the New Bethany Food Pantry. |
Coming Soon! In a Nutshell Sermon Series
Beginning February 13, join us as three different Wesley preachers — Pastor Candy, Pastor Steph, and CLM Sue Kiefner — offer a sermon based on their favorite scripture verse. Learn more about the verses that, for each of them, capture our Christian faith “in a nutshell.”
Do you have a favorite scripture verse? One that sums up your faith in a few words, in a nutshell? Click here and share it with us!
Catching Up with Pastor Candy
This week, it was my joy to gather with the incredible staff of Wesley Church! During our time together, we brainstormed ways to combine our efforts in cooperative ministry, and we spent some time connecting with our new Pastor of Congregational Care! I am so grateful for the tireless, faithful work of these staff members.
In the coming week, please reach out to offer them your words of thanks as well!
Church Library
Lent is fast approaching. Why not challenge yourself to read something that will boost your spiritual growth? We have many new items that can help.
- CHOOSE JOY by Kay Warren is one of our most recent acquisitions. Explore the difference between happiness and joy and learn how to increase the level of joy in your life.
- SITTING AT THE FEET OF RABBI JESUS by Ann Spangler and Lois Tverberg looks at how Jesus’ Jewishness infuses his message and his preaching style.
Our Friday morning children’s storytimes have started up again. We always enjoy reading to the little ones in Circle of Friends preschool, and we have a fine collection of picture books for them to borrow.