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New members and visitors are always welcome. If you would like to be baptized or to make Wesley your church home, simply mark your attendance sheet or speak to Reverend Tony. Favorite Song? If you have a favorite song you would like sung in worship, please write the title and number on your attendance sheet and we'll make it part of worship in the coming weeks. Please join us for fellowship and refreshments after the Worship Service. Click for an interactive Satellite view of our Wesley United Methodist Church |
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"For where two or three are gathered in my name,
there am I among them." (Matthew 18:20, ESV) |
Basic Lay Speaking Course Calloway UMC, 5000 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA 22207 (703-525-4472)May 31 and June 7 from 9:00am - 3:00pm (must attend both sessions to receive certification) Cost $20.00
Virginia Conference United Methodist Women will hold a Spiritual Life Retreat May 16-18 at the Virginia United Methodist Assembly Center (VUMAC) in Blackstone. This years theme is Discernment: Listening to God and the retreat leader will be Susan Ruach of the General Bord of Discipleship. For details, visit the conference Web site www.vaumc.org under Events.
Peace With Justice Sunday is May 18: On May 18 United Methodist churches will celebrate Peace with Justice Sunday by receiving a special offering. The offering enables the denominations voice in advocating for peace and justice at home and around the world. For information, contact Peace with Justice Program, General Board of Church and Society, 100 Maryland Ave. N.E., Washington, DC 20002-5614; www.umc-gbcs.org/grants; (202) 488-5600.
Proposed new hymnal will go to 2012 assembly United Methodist congregations in the United States could have a new United Methodist Hymnal within five years. Delegates to the 2008 General Conference set part of the agenda for the 2012 assembly late in the evening of April 28 as they approved creation of a hymnal revision committee. The committee will bring a proposed hymnal to the next session of the denominations top legislative body. Delegates from around the world also approved a four-year study of issues around developing an Africana hymnal with findings to be reported to the 2012 session.
BE YE DOERS OF THE WORD AND NOT HEARERS ONLY
A Companions in Christ training will be offered May 31 at Annandale United Methodist Church, co-sponsored by the conference Board of Discipleships Division of Spiritual Formation, Annandale UMC and Upper Room Ministries. The one-day workshop will help leaders provide a pathway for small groups in their congregation to discover a deeper experience of and response to God. For more information or to register, visit the conference Web site at www.vaumc.org and link on the date, or call the Office of Children's Ministries and Discipleship at 804-521-1138, or 1-800-768-6040, ext. 153.
Youth choir adult volunteers sought: Organizer Joe Klontz Jr. is seeking adult volunteers for the Voices of Youth tour of Brazil in July 2008. There are opportunities for worship leader, choir director, accompanist, nurse, housing coordinator, meal coordinator, information technology coordinator and other positions. Contact Klontz at jasnc5@gmail.com or (804) 384-8159.
The Glory of Flowers Photo Story (1 Minute, 1.7Mb WMV file) Will play with Windows Media Player or RealPlayer
If you would like to purchase flowers for the altar, Wesley has an account with Plantation Florist. They do a beautiful arrangement for a very reasonable price. When purchases are made please pass the information along to Kym so she can put it in the Sunday Bulletin.
Member Care Ministry Cheering Each Other On .. Though we might feel we have nothing to give, we can give encouragement. In keeping with Wesley Member Care Ministry vision we would like to gather joys from the congregation. Therefore we invite you to share your special joys and recognitions with the church office via email (wesleychurch@verizon.net) so that they may be shared with the congregation in the monthly newsletter. Member Care Ministry Vision: Assure that every member of the congregation feels cared for in times of illness, crisis and in times of joy. The Member Care Ministry would like to have the names and addresses of your friends and family who are in the service of our country. We do pray for the military in general but feel it is better to pray for them personally and send cards to let them know we care. |
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Please bring food to replenish the food pantry. The pantry
is bare, so any nonperishable food donations Rising Hope Requests Food Donations: Rising hope called
Wesley last week asking for food donations. |
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Welcome to Ventures In Community
Our Vision The members of Ventures in Community or "VIC" envision a diverse and welcoming community with essential and adequate resources that reach all segments of the population. Our Mission Our mission is to unite the faith communities of Southeast Fairfax County to advocate for and serve those in need. |
The addresses of all 1208 United Methodist churches in the Virginia Conference are now linked to an online map service. Persons can visit the conference Web site,www.vaumc.org, type in a ZIP code, and get a map to any United Methodist Church located in that zip code. This feature will greatly assist churches reaching out to persons searching for a church home.
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Why Do We Have Bears In Our Pews?
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The May 2008 Wesley Family News is on-line in PDF format. {556k}
Creating God,
Remind us again that you do not only prune.
You plant. Prune us and shape us to truly be your people. Plant in us your
dreams and visions. Pour into us the strength and courage to see the visions
through your eyes. Put into us the tenacity and desire to bring these, your
dreams and visions to fruition such that the reign of God, your reign, might
come here on earth. Amen
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PLEASE..... Keep us updated with new or changed postal addresses, phone numbers and eMail address. Thank you to all who have sent in changes! Updated information may be eMailed to WesleyChurch@verizon.net, dropped in the offering plate at Church, mailed to Wesley United Methodist Church , 8412 Richmond Ave, Alexandria, Virginia 22309 or you may use the on-line Change of Address Form.
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