April 2, 2021
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WESLEY IS SCHEDULED FOR IN-PERSON SERVICE IN THE SANCTUARY BEGINNING MAY 2nd!
Wesley’s Re-Entry Task Force, Administrative Council and Worship Staff are delighted to announce that after months of prayer and preparation, we have a Re-Entry Plan and... CLICK HERE for more

Please view our guidelines for re-entry HERE.
APRIL 2nd
Ecumenical Good Friday will be observed by centering on the Stations of the Cross. Please remove the nail from your 'Lenten Bag' and hold it in your hand during today's service. We will remember Jesus' crucifixion online with other... Continue reading
The Resurrection of Jesus
Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10
Click HERE to view our online Wesley UMC Sunday Sermons
As this is the last week of Lent, we are now sending in our final contributions for the Lenten Offering this week! CLICK HERE to contribute!
Holy Week and Easter at Wesley UMC Bloomington. This year's Holy Week observance and Easter celebration will be extra-meaningful because we will be gathering in-person as well as online! Please join us for these special opportunities and we encourage you to bring a friend! REGISTER HERE
Black Methodists for Church Renewal
Bishop's Easter message will air Sunday at 7:00am
The IGRC chapter of Black Methodists for Church Renewal, in cooperation with IGRC Communications, is producing a Good Friday service built around the Seven Last Words of Jesus from the Cross. The virtual service will air on... continue reading
 Bishop Frank J. Beard's Easter message will air Sunday, April 4 at 7 a.m. The link will be posted on the IGRC website, the IGRC Facebook group, the Bishop Frank J. Beard Facebook group and the IGRC Online Worship group. For more information and to subscribe to the IGRC newsletter, please CLICK HERE
Current Donations Needed:

Volunteers CLICK HERE
Diapers: sizes 5, 6, 4T-5T
Diaper Wipes, Facial tissues, paper towels
Monday - Friday
Donations can be dropped off in the collection box located at the entrance door of Wesley West at any time
CLICK HERE to give online (be sure to note WDM in the memo) OR mail to the church at:
502 E. Front Street
Bloomington, IL 61701.

For additional information, please contact Karen or call 309-838-5723

Your support is helping us to serve between 400-600 families every month. Thank you for helping our community of friends and families!
March - Loads of Love
Loads of Love is a project sponsored by Wesley’s Church & Society Committee that provides for laundry needs. Pods of laundry soap and dryer sheets can be placed in the Just One collection box at the East entrance to the Church any time during the month of March.
April - Just One Collections
We are excited to announce we will be expanding our collections times and locations! You can now drop off our monthly items list at the Wesley West... continue reading .
Thank you for your continued support for our friends and families!
It's been 365 days since we've met at Wesley. We want to share with you some of the ways we've kept in touch by creating this video. Here's to showing how much we have enjoyed the times when we could share our love for community and fun. This is some of our favorite moments in the last year. CLICK THE IMAGE!
SURGE is your link to all of our activities and events specifically designed for our school age community grades 6-12. Click the link above to be added to SURGE mailing list and join in on the fun that we have planned for you this year!
EAST BAY CAMP OUTING!
Kelsey Ross is taking a work group to East Bay United Methodist Camp on Sunday, April 25th following morning worship. We will be doing some service work around the camp helping prepare for campers this summer. If you are interested in attending, please contact Kelsey at 618-558-0748 or via e-mail Kelsey
Paint the Town WESLEY is for everyone: families with kids, empty-nesters, individuals, the young at heart, etc. ALL are encouraged to participate and are welcome to invite your friends and family! 
CLICK HERE for a list of upcoming Wesley events!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Wesley Rummage Sale!
New Information!

The Rummage Sale Chairpersons would like to announce our plans for Wesley’s 2021 sale, Rummage Sale Re-Imagined. On Saturday June 26, we are encouraging our congregation members to host garage sales at their homes in honor of the Rummage Sale. All proceeds from our individual sales will still benefit Wesley’s chapter of United Methodist Women as well as Youth Missions. Please continue to save your items and look through your basements and closets for more! More information will be available soon. We look forward to serving with you this summer! 

If you have any questions you may contact Brenna Martin
NEW STUDY!
STARTING SOON!
STARTING SOON!
It doesn’t get much more dramatic: rescued baby, life in the courts of Pharaoh, parting the Red Sea, leading his people out of Egypt… continue reading

Contact Judy Bute for more info.
This study takes groups into the rich tapestry of Genesis exploring the interaction between God and very human people - pride,...

Contact Kathi Pritts for the zoom link.
NEW! Men's Group study
These life-changing courses are ideal for busy people who are unable to commit to longer studies. They focus on... continue reading

Contact Greg Yount for the zoom link. 
CLICK HERE to enjoy a daily devotion from Pastor Sara, Pastor Justin and other community members in our church.
Hospital Visits

As healthcare facilities are beginning to allow area clergy to visit patients again, please remember to notify the Church office or a pastor when you or a loved one are admitted to a local hospital. Hospitals are no longer allowing churches to inquire about their congregants' inpatient status or room number. We will not know if you have been admitted to the hospital unless you give us a call.

If you have news to share with the Wesley family let us know by clicking HERE
or calling 309-827-8046.
Ways to Connect:
Visit us online at www.WesleyUMCBloomington.org; subscribe to our YouTube channel,
follow us on facebook or continue to look for our emails in your inbox. Tell your friends and families about the Alive newsletter! There just may be something we can do together!
THANK YOU!
We have received tremendous financial support through these uncertain times. We are SO grateful to our congregation for giving generously and stepping forward in FAITH!

There are many ways to GIVE from the safety and comfort of your home.
CLICK HERE to submit your offering online, TEXT "$__ OFFERING" to 309.822.4442,
or mail your offering to the church:

Wesley United Methodist Church
502 East Front Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
Wesley Emergency Numbers after Office Hours:
Rev. Sara L. Isbell  217.299.4870
Rev. Justin Iverson  701.809.1203 
Rev. Sally Hamon 217.853.9117

Wesley United Methodist Church:
502 E. Front Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
Office 309.827.8046
 
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