The Beacon
A Light of Hope in Over-the-Rhine May 2019
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"Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord.”
Romans 12:11
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Wesley Chapel Mission Center
Spring Program & Picnic
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Wednesday, May 22nd
76 East McMicken Avenue (Children's Building)
4:00pm-Program
5:00pm-Picnic in the Courtyard
Join in the fun as we celebrate all the hard work our students put in this year. Each of our programs will be recognized. Immediately following the ceremony, a meal with be served in the courtyard. We will provide the fried chicken and drinks. Feel free to bring a dish to share!
Please
RSVP
so we know who is coming.
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Class of 2019 Graduation Party
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Join us as we celebrate this momentous accomplishment of our high school seniors. We will be hosting a cookout in their honor at Grant Park OTR on Saturday, May 18th, from 1:00pm-4:00pm.
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Wesley Chapel Mission Center was recently selected as one of two mission partners of Church of the Saviour United Methodist in Montgomery. This means that as a church they are going "all in" with our ministry. The Church's Mission Partner Team will offer many hands-on ways of serving alongside us as well as continuing to encourage their generous financial support. Although WCMC has had a long standing partnership with Church of the Saviour, we look forward to how this new designation grows and strengthens our relationship. We are grateful to the church and to the Mission Partner Team for their hard work in the selection process, and we trust that God will be glorified through this partnership.
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Business Partner: Boba Cha
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Each week our 4-6th grade students have the opportunity to earn a "bubble tea" through a partnership with a local business, Boba Cha. Drink tickets are earned through good behavior and attendance.
The store owner, Ingrid, allows students to turn in award tickets for either a medium bubble tea or two small teas. It's always fun to see how generous students can be with the gifts they have earned.
If you've never had an opportunity to experience bubble tea, we encourage you to check out this small local business on Main Street across from Rothenberg Preparatory Academy. They are a great partner and friend to WCMC!
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We are seeking lunch sponsors for our Pre K-6th grade Summer Camp.
Camp runs Monday-Friday from June 17th - July 26th. We offer lots of options for serving:one day a week for six weeks; a full week; or even just one day.
We need meals for 80 campers and staff. If you come to serve the lunch, we would love to have you join us for the afternoon if you're able.
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Volunteer Spotlight-Amber Hussain
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Hometown:
Westlake, OH (outside of Cleveland)
Education:
Bachelors in Neuroscience from Ohio State University, Masters in Pharmacology at the University of Cincinnati, and joining the class of 2023 Boonshoft School of Medicine.
Hobbies:
Dancing, exercise, cooking, taking care of cats
How long have I been with WCMC:
Since September 2018
How did I find out about WCMC:
University of Cincinnati's Center for Community Engagement
What do I enjoy most about WCMC:
Bonding with the kids and seeing them grow mentally and academically throughout the year. I also love seeing how curious they are about me, my background, my culture, and my faith. The staff rocks as well!
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We are pleased to announce the receipt of a $15,000 grant from the Charles H. Dater Foundation in support of our pilot program, Fit & Fun Friday. Through this funding our doors will be open to K-6 grade students on Friday as well as Monday -Thursday when school reopens in August.
Additionally, we have been awarded a $1,500 grant from St. Henry's School in Elsmere, Kentucky. The students selected WCMC while participating in the Magnified Giving program, an program that seeks to teach students to be philanthropists.
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May 2
National Day of Prayer
May 4
Volunteer at the Flying Pig Expo, 12:00-4:00pm
May 11
Madisonville UMC Service Day
May 16
IHOP Fundraiser,
4:00pm-9:00pm
May 17
UC Serves, Faculty Service Day
May 18
Class of 2019 BBQ 1:00-4:00pm
Go Local, Crossroads Service Day
Westwood UMC "I love Cincinnati"
Service event
May 22
Volunteer Gathering
3:00pm-4:00pm
Spring Program & Picnic 4:00pm-6:00pm
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Spring Volunteer Gathering
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You're invited to a special gathering of our volunteers. This is our opportunity to not only say thank you for all of your hard work over the past year, but it's also a time where we can reflect on all that has been accomplished. As we look ahead to the next year, we will discuss how we can grow even more consistent, strong volunteers.
Please
RSVP if you can make it!
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Wendesday, May 22nd
3:00pm-4:00pm
The Volunteer Gathering will be held prior to the spring program and picnic so that you can stay and celebrate with students and community partners.
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May Restaurant Fundraiser
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Thursday, May 16, 4pm-9pm
7862 Montgomery Road Cincinnati, OH 45236
Wesley Chapel will receive 15% of purchases when you mention the fundraiser.
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Staff Spotlight...
Ryan Beyer
Position:
K-1 Program Assistant
Hometown:
Bethel, OH
Church:
Queen City Church
Hobbies:
Cooking, tennis, and spending time with friends and family
Education:
Bethel-Tate High School
Inspiring Verse:
Galations 5:22-23, "But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. "
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There's still time to get involved in Cincinnati's Flying Pig Weekend
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We need volunteers from WCMC for the 2019 Flying Pig Marathon Expo on May 4th. If we provide 30 volunteers ,WCMC will receive a minimum of $300.
This fun Greater Cincinnati event may include distribution of: registration packets, participant t-shirts, posters, and donated products. Exact assignments and volunteer t-shirts are assigned upon check in.
Where:
Duke Energy Convention Center,
525 Elm Street, 45202
When:
Saturday, May 4, 2019,
Noon to 4pm
How to sign up:
2) Enter the following password to access your group-specific registration page: wesleychapel
3) Click to "check" the small box next to the highlighted time frame for your group
4) Enter required information
5) Check waiver box, sign name and click "Sign Up to Volunteer" to submit your information
Feel free to invite friends and family to join us in supporting Wesley Chapel Mission Center. It's always a fun event!
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How it works:
Just follow the link
, choose Wesley Chapel Mission Center, select how many tickets you would like to purchase and then check out.
1st Place:
$10,000 Cash
($5,000 to winning ticket holder and $5,000 to the charity which sold the ticket)
2nd Place:
2-year lease on a
Toyota Prius!
3rd Place:
Cincinnati Get-Away Experience! (Valued at over $1,500)
Winners will be announced at the Flying Pig Marathon Weekend but you do NOT have to be present to win. Thank you for your continued support of WCMC.
100% of your purchase benefits Wesley Chapel Mission Center!
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To simplify your purchases we have put together an
Amazon Smile Wish list. Just follow the link and you will see the items from the wish list below. If you choose to purchase an item elsewhere, feel free to mark it off our list. Thank you for your continued support!
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Gently Used Laptops
General Supplies:
- Copy Paper
- Paper Towel
- Painter's Tape
- Handsoap Refill
- Handsoap Dispensers
- Batteries, AA
School Supplies:
- Blue and Red Ink Pens
- Regular Pink Erasers (not pencil tops)
- Glue Bottles
- Glue Sticks
- Index cards - 3x5
- Marker Sets (Both thin and thick)
- Rulers
- Colored Pencil Sets
- Dividers with tabs for 3 ring binders
- Pocket Dictionaries
DVDs
- The Book of Daniel
- In the Beginning
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Games and Toys
- Simple Puzzles
- Matching game
- Guess Who
- Jump Ropes
- Long jump ropes
- Dodge Balls
- Hula Hoops
- Stacking Dominoes
- Bop It
Books
- Thundercake
- The Wonderful Happens
- Storybook Bibles
- My Name is Georgia by Jeanette Winters
- Uncle Andy's: A Faabbbulous Visit
- The Wizenard Series: Training Camp
- SprawlBall: A Visual Tour of the New Era of the NBA
- Stephen Curry: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Sharpest Shooters
- Simone Biles: Greatest Gymnast of All Time
- National Geographic Kids Why?: Over 1,111 Answers to Everything
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