October 10, 2019 | "Weekly Window" Newsletter
Hayward Wesleyan Church
“As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” John 20:21

During the month of October, our focus is on missions. We will hear from a few guest speakers about what God is doing locally and throughout the world. We'll also talk about our Faith Promise goals for 2020.

This Sunday, October 13 our guest speaker will be Adam Jones. Adams Jones is the Director of The Dearborn Project in Dearborn, Michigan, which is home to the largest concentration of Arabs outside the Middle East. The Dearborn Project provides opportunities to bless the community as well as share the love of Jesus Christ.
Welcome Lunch for Jordan Baker and Lisa Oetken (and families)
This Sunday, October 13 | 12:00 noon (Gym)
Everyone is invited to come together and enjoy a meal, to welcome and celebrate our new staff members and their families! Please bring a side dish or dessert to pass .
Thanksgiving Food Drive begins this week! | As is our tradition, non-perishable food items will be collected to help provide up to 100 food baskets for people in our community who could use an extra boost this year. Grocery bags with lists of suggested items are available in the foyer. Monetary gifts for turkeys will also be gratefully accepted. Deadline for food drive is November 13.
#my PASTOR is | Pastor Appreciation Month -- During the month of October, you are invited to send a note of encouragement to our pastors or a gift if you wish.
Something fun the Wesleyan denomination is doing..... print out this form, list some things you appreciate about one or more of our pastors, take a selfie with the form (and with the pastor if possible). Post on social media with this hashtag: #mypastoris
Tag the pastor and The Wesleyan Church (denomination). There are prizes and monetary gifts to be distributed to pastors in connection with this.
8:00 am Worship Service | A reminder that the 8:00 am worship service has been discontinued for the winter months. Please make note of this change!

Date Night | Monday, October 14 (5:30-8:30 pm) Capable volunteers will watch your kids (ages 0-12) at the church while you and your spouse go to a movie, dinner, or just connect with each other! To sign up, email Linda Waystedt here.
Followers (Grades K-5)
Every other Monday after school
3:30-5:00 pm
(Next Followers is Monday, October 14)
Please bring candy into the church!
A "Candy Monster" box available in the foyer to receive your candy.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31
4:00-6:00 pm | Main Street
(Between Peoples Bank and the Post Office).

Trunk or Treat is a family friendly event, sponsored by Hayward Wesleyan Church and Element Church. Other churches and business also get involved. Instead of going door to door, children trick or treat car to car. Cars are decorated and people dress up!

TRUNKS ARE NEEDED!
If you would like to provide a vehicle,

Middle School & High School Youth (Grades 6-12) Wednesdays @ 7:00 pm 

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30 -- Halloween Youth Night
(fun food and costume contest!

Come join the AFRICAN CHILDREN'S CHOIR as they perform at
Hayward Wesleyan Church during their US Tour!
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 @ 7:00 pm

Come and experience a performance that shows the beauty, dignity and potential of each African child!
 
Admission will be free for all ages; a free-will offering will follow the Choir’s concert.
 
The African Children’s Choir melts the hearts of audiences with their charming smiles, beautiful voices and lively African songs and dances. The “Just As I Am” tour combines traditional hymns with African cultural sounds and a stunning visual story of God’s faithfulness. Nearly every performance is concluded with a thunderous standing ovation! In spite of the tragedy that has marred their young lives, the children are radiant with hope, musically gifted and always wonderfully entertaining.
Simon's Surplus -- coming up on Saturday, October 26. More information and pre-pay here!

King's Closet Clothing Giveaway -- Saturday, November 2 from 9 am - 2 pm
This event is sponsored by King's Closet-Chippewa Valley, Inc. (out of Eau Claire). They have recognized the need in NW Wisconsin communities to have free clothing available to families. Everyone is welcome to come and shop! Volunteers are needed to simply greet people and represent our church.......please contact the church office at 715-634-4613.
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