Update March 6th 2025

This Sunday we will be celebrating the

1st Sunday of Lent

Bishop Bickerton will be preaching here at John Wesley this Sunday at 9:30AM. It has been a while since an United Methodist Bishop has preached at John Wesley on a Sunday morning. You are welcome to join us and invite others to this special occasion. 

March 9th SPRING FORWARD! Daylight Savings Time is right around the corner! Change the clocks 1 hour AHEAD

For this coming Sunday, during the bishop’s visit, We are kindly asking people to contact Maryellen Geoghan if they are willing to donate a dish

If you wish to make a dish kindly contact Maryellen to make her aware of your intended contribution.

So far, we have 2 egg casseroles, Deviled eggs, Lemon éclair cake and a chocolate trifle as well as Tea sandwiches.

Suggestions: fruit salads, baked breads . Cheese and crackers, your favorite baked dish, hot or cold. Cookies. Jello salad.

If you have time for set up or clean up that would be wonderful!

Grateful,

Maryellen

🌸 Calling for Altar Flowers for March & April 🌸

As we enter the beautiful months of March and April, we invite you to share in the beauty of our worship space by donating the flowers for the altar. Your contribution not only enhances our worship experience but also serves as a meaningful way to honor a loved one or celebrate a special occasion. Reminder that Altar Flowers are now $60.00.

Available Dates:

March: 23rd and 30th

April: 13th and 27th

If you're interested in donating flowers, please sign up on the Flower Chart on the door across from the Sanctuary and drop checks off to the office. 

March Dinner and Discussion is this coming Saturday at 4:30 p.m.

This month, at the start of Lent, our topic will be Hope. We'll use the Bible passage Romans 5:1-8 as a starting point for our discussion of the biblical concept of Hope.

Messages from our John Wesley Family:

A message from Ruth Moulton:

She wishes all her John Wesley family, love and is thinking about us.

A message from Cynthia Smith:

Thank you to our wonderful church family for the outpouring of sympathy and comfort on Roy's passing. You have truly touched our hearts.

Wrap your arms around the Good News for Lent. Join us for this 6 week book study!

During Lent each year, Christians give up something as an act of sacrifice and spiritual discipline. Often it is something like chocolate, knowing that after Easter Sunday they can once again enjoy what they have given up. James Moore challenges readers to take it further—to give up something spiritually that they would be better off not doing. He invites all to seek God's help to focus on eliminating one habit or attitude that is destructive. Imagine giving up envy, jealousy, self-pity, apathy, procrastination, gossip, resentment, or negative thinking, how much better life would be.

The forty days of Lent are ideal to use this study and prepare to give up something bad while preparing to fully embrace the Good News of Easter. Study includes seven sessions, one for each Sunday in Lent and Easter Sunday. Each session features a Scripture reference, a personal reading, questions for personal reflection or group study, and closing prayer.

Study times and leaders include:

• Monday, March 10th with Karen Camp 6 PM in the Library

OR

• Tuesday, March 11th with Betty Smith 10:30 AM in the Fitzgerald Room

Books can be bought on Amazon or let Betty know if you need the office to order one for you.

Join us starting Thursday, March 13 at 3:00 PM as we delve into how forgiveness has the power to change our lives with the book study on Forgiveness: Finding Peace Through Letting Go by Adam Hamilton. This is a 4 week book study.

It is impossible to walk through this life without hurting someone or being hurt by someone. God, of course, knows this fact, which explains why Jesus chose to teach about forgiveness. Yet, there is nothing more crippling than holding on to resentment and anger. They have the power to consume all aspects of our lives. In his book author Adam Hamilton, reminds us that forgiveness is a gift that we give ourselves; and it is only when we learn to forgive others and ourselves can we truly be forgiven. Forgiveness reconnects the broken pieces of our lives and possibly offers us the most complete picture of God.

Come see our March Musical: Godspell!

Purchase Tickets HERE or though the QR Code below or mail in a check to the church.

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

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This month’s feature video is Easter Week. Please have a look by clicking the link below. It will give you insight into what goes on behind the scenes for planning and execution of Easter Week at John Wesley.

Please click on the link below to view this video.

Changing our World donations for March is Fishing for the Mission 22. 

This is not just an organization; it is a movement dedicated to supporting our veterans and combating the tragic epidemic of veteran suicides. Their purpose extends beyond raising awareness, but strive to create a sanctuary of healing and connection through the tranquility of fishing. Their support does not stop at the water’s edge, they provide vocational retraining opportunities in the marine industry for veterans. They stand tall as a beacon of hope and support.

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