WELCOME, GUESTS!
Please know how glad we are to have everyone, especially our
visitors, with us today. If you are looking for a spiritual home,
prayerfully consider Wesley Church. Here you will find a
community of persons committed to encouraging one another
in the walk of faith and in growing together. If you are new
among us, we invite you to complete a yellow welcome card
located in a pew rack. You may provide as much information
as you wish and then place the card in the offering plate. We
are pleased that you are here!
2014 STEWARDSHIP REPORT
(11/02/2014)
Pre-assembled shoeboxes are
ready for the taking! Stop by the
Shoebox display in the foyer for
a shoebox and information on
how to fill it. We are hoping that
Wesley will donate 140 boxes,
same as last year. Next Sunday,
November 16th all filled
shoeboxes brought in will be
blessed at both services. Emily
Jones, coordinator for this
mission project, will be delivering
all filled shoeboxes that are here
at Wesley during the official
collection week of November
17th thru 21st.
Weekly Financial Report
Weekly Goal
$9,001.18
Income Received
$9,791.82
Weekly Difference
$790.64
Greeters (8:30)
Greeters (11:00)
Scripture Reader (8:30 a.m.)
Scripture Reader (11:00 a.m.)
Acolytes (8:30)
THANKSGIVING
BASKET SIGN-UPS
VETERANS
RECOGNITION & RECEPTION
Stop by the Lecture Room
today or next Sunday, November 16th after both worship services to sign-up for
the Thanksgiving Basket mission outreach that supports
families of Scott’s Run. We
hope to reach 50 baskets, so
far we are up to 24.
The bulletin insert lists all the information
Wesley collected on it’s veterans. We are
very grateful for their service to our
country. On the back of the insert is the list
of deceased loved ones honored for All
Saint’s Sunday. Today, directly following
the second service, there will be a
reception in the Lecture room. Join us for
refreshments and fellowship!
THANKSGIVING DINNER
November 27th will be the 6th anniversary of the Community-wide Free
Thanksgiving Dinner at Wesley. Volunteers have come from Wesley and
other churches in the area to the dinner. This dinner is not just a Wesley
ministry, but has indeed truly become a community project. For those who
wish to volunteer or financially support the project, please contact Karen
Kelley King at [email protected] or call 304-282-8478. Our
success depends heavily upon the unselfishness of our volunteers and the
generous support of our contributors. Restaurants and grocery stores
have provided most of the product needed to prepare the meal.
OUTREACH & EVANGELISM
TEAM MEETING
Directly following the second service
the Outreach & Evangelism Team
will be holding a meeting in the
sanctuary under the bell ringer
balcony. All are welcome to join us!
WOMEN’S PRAYER
FELLOWSHIP
On Monday, November 10th all
Wesley women are welcome to join
in the Women’s Prayer Fellowship
meeting at Mickey Baker’s home,
655 Lashley Street beginning at
7:45 a.m.
United Methodist Church
Gene and Joetta Stephen
503 N. High Street
Morgantown, WV 26505
304-292-9485
Website:
Jennifer Caradine
Cameron Weaver
Catharine Caradine
Acolytes (11:00)
Shelby Davis
Wesley Davis
Memorial Bell Ringers
Justin Beeson
Blake Forcina
Cyndi Goellner
Ushers
Dennis Chambers, Cindy Chambers, Dick Johnson,
Kaz Koike, Alan Waters, Brad Davis, Hal Shamberger,
Gene Stephen, Bruce Anderson, Steve VanHorn, Frances Van
Scoy, Roger Fuller, Steve Stroupe and Karl Yagle
www.wesleymorgantown.org
Email:
[email protected]
WESLEY’S VISION STATEMENT
“Our vision as the body of Christ at Wesley Church is to be a
dynamic, spirit-filled congregation serving the community and world
through the transforming love of Jesus.”
TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
November 9, 2014
Year-To-Date Financial Report
Total Receipts
$352,549.72
Year-to-Date deficit to Budget
($43,502.20)
Weekly Need to Meet Budget
$14,438.96
We are making strides in our efforts to
reduce our budget deficit. With your
continued help we are making a
difference in the lives of people through
our mission and ministry. Your help is
still needed and any extra effort you can
make would be greatly appreciated!!!
Wesley
Wesley Staff and Worship Leaders
8:30 & 11:00 a.m.
ORDER OF WORSHIP
(* Those who are able are invited to stand.)
MARY-JANE ENGLISH MEMORIAL BELLS
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRELUDE
“Lord, Guard and Guide the Men Who Fly/Navy Hymn”
Having been on the music scene since 1996, Miss Freddye started her
own band in Aug. 2002. Her genres of music include blues, R&B, and
gospel. Her tours have included western and central Pa, West Virginia,
and Ohio. In 2008, she won the Appalachian Blues competition in WV,
and represented West Virginia in Memphis, TN. In 2009. Then in 2012,
she won the Blues Society of Western Pa blues competition as a solo/duo
act and returned to Memphis, TN in 2013! She has shared the main stage
with the the following performers; Mississippi Heat, Janiva Magness,
Eden Brent, and Bettye Lavette. Along with her tours, Miss Freddye has
performed at numerous blues festivals including: The Pittsburgh Blues
Fest, The Riverside Bluesfest in Elkins, Charlie West Blues Fest in
Charleston, The Heritage Music and Blues festival in Wheeling, The
Charlie West Blues Festival, Charleston, and the Sharon PA Blues
Festival. Her first CD released in Sept. 2010 under the record label
"Bonedog Records". She and her band will offer classic gospel, blues,
and R & B tunes tonight...Everyone welcome!
WINTER WEATHER POSSE
On Saturday, November 15th volunteers are needed to help serve the
senior citizens in Monongalia County weatherizing their homes and yards
for the winter at no cost to the homeowner. If you know of any senior
citizen that could benefit from this project please contact Eleanor Green
at 304-685-7658. We are always happy for additional helping hands!
CHILI’S GIVE-BACK EVENT
On Sunday, November 16th starting at 11:00 a.m. thru 10:00 p.m. Chilis
will sponsor a Give-Back Event on behalf of the Wesley’s Community
Wide Thanksgiving Dinner. Customers only have to mention to the server
that they are there on behalf of the Wesley Community Thanksgiving
dinner. This event helps raise much needed funds that are used for the
meal and table decorations.
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: Are you awake? Are you alert?
People: Christ is coming into our lives in a new way.
Leader: Are you watching the signs? Are you interpreting what
is happening today?
People: Christ is coming into our lives in a new way.
Leader: Do you see opportunities for ministry? Do you see the
poor, the homeless, the hungry, the needy?
People: Christ is coming into our lives in a new way.
Leader: Come, let us worship and let us work in the reign of God.
People: Christ has extended the invitation: let us work
together in the reign of God on earth.
*HYMN 540
“I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord”
OPENING PRAYER
Redeeming God, come and heal our lives this day. Open
our hearts to receive your words of hope and joy that we
may become faithful servants of yours in this world
which you have loaned to us. For we ask this in Jesus’
Name. AMEN.
*WORDS AND ACTS OF WELCOME
WORD IN MUSIC (11:00 a.m.)
“Keep Your Lamps!”
Chancel Choir
Thomas
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
JOB POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
HONORING OUR VETERANS
OFFERTORY
“Arlington”
Trace Adkins
*PRESENTATION OF OUR OFFERINGS
PASTORAL PRAYER
DOXOLOGY 94
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy
kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in
heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us
our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against
us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from
evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the
glory, forever. Amen.
HYMN OF PREPARATION 2130
“The Summons”
SCRIPTURE LESSON
MESSAGE
MATTHEW 25:1-13; N.T. PAGE 26
“Are You Ready?”
Pastor Mike
INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP
*HYMN 722
“I Want to Be Ready”
*SENDING FORTH
*CHORAL BENEDICTION (11:00 a.m.)
Dykes
“Lord God of Hosts”
Chancel Choir
*POSTLUDE
“A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”
Martin Luther
ALTAR GUILD
The flowers on the altar are for the Glory of God and in Loving
Memory of Floyd Brooks and Marjorie “Tommy” Cox, Jr. given by
their family, Liz (Cox), Brian, and Morgan Buckley.
PRAYER FOCUS
THE BIBLE TELLS US HOW RARE IT IS SOMEONE WOULD
GIVE THEIR LIFE FOR ANYONE MUCH LESS GIVE THEIR
LIFE FOR TOTAL STRANGERS. WE ARE ALL BENEFACTORS
OF THE SACRIFICE THAT OUR SERVICE WOMEN AND MEN
HAVE MADE AND ARE MAKING ON OUR BEHALF. TAKE TIME
TO THANK GOD FOR OUR VETERANS, ACTIVE DUTY
MILITARY PERSONNEL, AND FOR THOSE WHO "GAVE ALL"
FOR YOU AND ME. IN JESUS NAME, AMEN.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15th
“An Old Friend: Part 2”
w/ Pastor Val and Wesley’s Praise Team
Come as you are to Wesley 5:35. Bring your prayers, your doubts,
your worries, and your joy to God. Worship through Word, song,
and fellowship with a community of believers sharing the journey
with you. Walk right in to Wesley 5:35 every Saturday at 5:35 p.m.!
Praise Team Director for Contemporary Service
Praise Team Director for contemporary service wanted to prepare
and lead weekly rehearsals and services with volunteer musicians.
Qualifications: Musical expertise and training required with ability to
arrange music to suit teams needs. Music Degree preferred.
Should be a Committed Christian with knowledge of contemporary
Christian Music. Interested and qualified persons send letter with
contact information and resume to –Wesley United Methodist
Church, 503 North High Street, Morgantown, WV 26505, Attention:
SPRC (copies of the complete job description for Praise Team
Directory can be found in the Lecture Room).
These soft, attractive head FARMER’S
coverings, which are interwoven with the prayers
MARKET
Davis Gym:
of our ministry, are handmade and to be given
Saturday,
to women who have lost their hair due to cancer
treatments. Sizes for children may be requested. November 22
11:00 a.m. Stop by the Lecture Room to see the Comfort
1:00 p.m.
Caps display. Several styles of caps are available,
Saturdays for your use or for a friend, and we kindly ask that
you sign the registry when you take from the December 6th &
December 20th
supply.
COMFORT CAPS:
Every year the story of
Christmas is told and
retold. But how much
of
its
timeless
message do we really
understand?
This
Advent and Christmas
season you are invited
to explore the wonder,
beauty and truth of the
Christmas
story
through the eyes and
hearts of those who
were a part of this magnificent
event. Join us each week as we
search for "The Heart of
Christmas".
First Sunday of Advent
November 30th
Second Sunday of Advent
December 7th
Third Sunday of Advent
December 14th
ONE Service Only 11 a.m.
Advent Orchestra & Program
Advent Brunch
Fourth Sunday of Advent
December 21st
WESLEY’S
TRADITION
CONTINUES
Advent Orchestra
Players Needed!!
Wesley Church will
continue the long
standing tradition
of
our
Advent
Orchestra during
our program on
S u n d a y ,
December
14,
2014. We need all instrumental
players (who have played at
LEAST 2 years) to come and
join us and share your talent.
Please sign-up on the sheets on
the bulletin board in the Lecture
Room. Mark your calendars for
Wednesday, December 10th for
rehearsal and Sunday,
December 14th for rehearsal
and the program. Music will be
available by Sunday, November
23rd. Plan to be a part of our
tradition!
For more information, please
cont act Lya St r oupe at
[email protected] or 304292-2888.
This Week at Wesley
Sunday, November 9
8:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
12:15 p.m.
VETERAN’S SUNDAY
Worship Service, Nursery Available
Sunday School (children), Davis Gym
Worship Service, Nursery Available
Outreach & Evangelism Meeting, Under
Bell Ringer balcony - Sanctuary
4:00 p.m. Circle of Friends, Davis Gym
6:00 p.m. Concerts in the Loft, Davis Gym
7:00 p.m. YoungLife Leader Meeting, Lecture Room
Monday, November 10
7:45 a.m. Women’s Prayer Fellowship,
Mickey Baker’s home, 655 Lashley Street
1:30 a.m. Heritage Bible Study, the Village
7:00 p.m. Davis Gym Reserved
Tuesday, November 11
VETERANS DAY
6:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Davis Gym Reserved
Wednesday, November 12
5:30 9:30 p.m. Davis Gym Reserved
7:00 p.m. Choir Practice, Sanctuary
Thursday, November 13
8:30 a.m. Construction Meeting, Lecture Room
7:45 p.m. Praise Team, Davis Gym
Friday, November 14
7:00 a.m. YoungLife Leader Meeting, 3rd Floor
Saturday, November 15
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Sanctuary & Davis Gym Reserved
5:35 p.m. WESLEY 5:35 Contemporary Service,
Davis Gym
PRAYER CONCERNS
(Please contact the church office to place name on the Prayer Concern list)
Reverend Richard and Leanna Wright, Vonceil Farr, Chris Phillips,
Mary Susan Dadisman, Mary Davis, Stan Farr, Henry and Margaret
Hartman, and Cindy Ritchie.
PRAYER REQUEST CARDS
(All prayer requests are sent directly to Prayer Ministry)
Wesley welcomes prayer -- whether it is spoken or written. In each
pew a prayer request card is available for you to write your prayer
needs. Place your prayer card in the offering plate or in the church
office. Prayer requests will be shared with our Prayer Ministry Team
unless marked confidential. “Rejoice always; Pray without
ceasing; In everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you
in Christ Jesus.”
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
PRAYER MINISTRY
Prayer support happens in many forms at Wesley Church. If you
know of someone who needs prayers from Wesley’s Prayer Team
please contact the Church office, Pastor Mike or Mickey Baker of
the Women’s Prayer Fellowship at (304) 599-8370. This ministry
has many prayer partners ready to pray for you.
PRAYER BOX
Do you have a worry or concern too close to your heart to share
with others? Take it to the Lord in prayer. You are invited to write
your concern on a slip of paper, which you will find in the back of
the sanctuary, in front of our beautiful stained glass window of
Christ and His apostles. You may drop it into the sealed box, which
is nearby, with the full assurance that no human eyes will ever read
it. The very act of expressing it on paper is another way of reaching
out in faith to our All-sufficient God.