Update November 6th 2025

This Sunday will be the 22nd Sunday After Pentecost

Dear Friends and Family of John Wesley,

In the wake of Hurricane Melissa, our siblings in the Caribbean are facing profound loss and disruption. As Christians, God calls us to respond to the needs of others with mercy, generosity, and love. According to current statistic provided by UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief), the scale of this disaster is vast:

• Jamaica has suffered 5 deaths, 12 injuries, with 25,000 people sheltered and 2.3 million affected.
• The Dominican Republic mourns 2 deaths, and has 4,135 people displaced and 1.7 million lives impacted.
• Haiti faces heartbreaking loss with 23 deaths, 13 missing, 17 injured, 14,000 sheltered, and 2.3 million affected.
• Cuba reports 17 injured, with a staggering 735,000 people sheltered and 3 million affected.

In times like these, the body of Christ is called to be a source of hope. We want to invite us to contribute financially to support the work of UMCOR and their partners on the ground. Every gift, whether it is large or small, helps provide emergency shelter, medical care, clean water, and other assistance to those in need. 

How to Give:

1. Through our church website www.johnwesleyumc.org(select “Disaster Relief – Hurricane Melissa”)
2. By check (write “Hurricane Melissa Relief” in the memo) 

Or by visiting UMCOR’s website: https://umcmission.org/giving

Together, we can be part of God’s healing work in the world.

John Wesley United Methodist Church Mission & Outreach Team

Dinner and Discussion on November 8th will be Spaghetti Night!

Sign up at the Connection Desk to bring the other parts of the meal (sauce, etc.). The topic of discussion is How Does God Communicate With You?

We’ll use Isaiah 55:11 and John 16:13 as the basis for our discussion.

Anyone is welcome to come at the last minute, but if you know you’re coming please sign up to bring a specific part of the meal. Contact Jennifer.v.linton@gmail.com.

Luncheon Alert!

Mark your calendars and bring your appetite — it’s time to celebrate!

Join us Tuesday, November 11 at 12:30 PM at Sweet Rice for a special November Birthday Luncheon!

Come enjoy good food, great fellowship, and a chance to celebrate our November birthday stars. Whether you’re a birthday guest or just ready for some tasty food and good company, we can’t wait to see you there!

 The following schedule of events for Christmas Fair week are below:

• Tuesday November 11th 9:30 AM: Setup Fellowship Hall and class rooms for the Christmas Fair and move items for the Boutique and attic treasures into respective rooms. We need help to make this first set up successful.

• Tuesday afternoon Nov 11th -Friday Morning November 14th set up individual departments

• Saturday November 15th 2:00-4:00 PM tear down Christmas Fair

Calling all Bakers! The Church Fair will soon be here!

We need lots of baked goods.  Breads, Scones, Cookies, Brownies, and more.  Gluten Free items are needed as well. We also need large cookies about 4” diameter, individually wrapped. Please mark items so we know what they are.  If they contain nuts, please be sure to include that in the description.

Goodies may be dropped off at the bake table in the Narthex beginning Thursday afternoon, Nov 13. Any questions, please reach out to Penny Dean.

Our Church conference

will be Sunday, November 30th. 

We will be welcoming our new district Superintendent Byungmoo Lee, who will be presiding.

We will be doing a potluck on 11/30, the Sunday of the church conference after the service in place of the normal coffee hour. Coffee and tea will be served.

There is a sign-up sheet at the Connection desk or feel free to go to the website. Click on CONNECT and click on Coffee Hour.

There is a form you can submit which will be emailed to the Hospitality Team. Christine will be leading the potluck

Maryellen will be away that Sunday and are looking for volunteers to help with set up and clean up.

Kindly contact Maryellen or Christine if you can be available to assist with the potluck event.

We have a Spotify Account!! Listen to past sermons and scripture readings anytime, anywhere!

Click here to view our podcast!

CHANGING OUR WORLD for October is "Dress a Live Doll" for the Salvation Army.

Please review the bulletin board and learn how your Mission Dollars are spent.

Do you have an open heart, willing hands, and regular availability some Monday mornings November through April? 
The JWUMC Social Justice Team is putting together a compassionate, dedicated team of people to serve Jesus in a tangible way, by hosting our neighbors experiencing homelessness for breakfast here at John Wesley. 

In collaboration with other Falmouth organizations, we are working on hosting a cooked-to-order, diner-style breakfast every Monday morning for Belonging to Each Other house residents and for our neighbors who shelter in hotel rooms during the coldest winter nights. 


We need 3 helpers each week: 2 servers and 1 dishwasher/cook's assistant. No prior experience necessary, just compassion and a willingness to try something new. Please talk to Bonnie Valade or email Jennifer Linton (jennifer.v.linton@gmail.com) if you are interested.

Visit www.alternativegiftmarketcapecod.org

Questions or want to volunteer helping?

Contact Kate Finemore 508 641 4658

Bfinemore36@comcast.net

If you would like an updated copy of the church’s directory, please email the church office. If you would like to update your information in the directory or be added please contact the church office at 508-548-3050 or email us at jwumcfalmouth@comcast.net