Wednesday, October 26

7:00 a.m. High School Girls Chick-fil-A Bible Study

7:20 a.m. Dr. Willett's Men's Bible Study in the Dining Hall

9:00 a.m. Wesley Memorial School Open

9:30 a.m. Senior Pastor Bible Study (The Book of Acts: Living the Spirit-Filled Life) in the Dining Hall

1:30 p.m. Prayer Shawl Knitting Group in the Media Center

5:15 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Dinner in the Dining Hall

5:30 p.m. Vespers in the Chapel

6:00 p.m. DivorceCare in Room 201

6:00 p.m. GriefShare in Room D203

6:00 p.m. Nursery (Ages 0-3) on the Children's Ministry Hall

6:00 p.m. Games & Gospel for Ages 4-11 on the Children's Ministry Hall

6:00 p.m. Middle School Midweek Motivation in the Student Ministry Wing

6:15 p.m. Disciple 1 in the Circle View Room

6:15 p.m. WOW (Women of Wesley) Bible Study in Student Ministry Room 111

6:30 p.m. Young Men's Bible Study in Conference Room 3

6:45 p.m. Senior Pastor Bible Study (The Book of Acts: Living the Spirit-Filled Life) in the Media Center

7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal in the Choir Room

For more details on our Fall Programming, click here

Thursday, October 27

7:00 a.m. High School Guys Breakfast Bible Study

11:00 a.m. Bill Collins Memorial Service (View obituary here) 

1:30 p.m. Bible Study on Daniel at River Landing

1:00 p.m. James Cole Memorial Service (View obituary here)

5:30 p.m. Open Door Ministry (Serve Food)

7:30 p.m. AA Meeting in Room D208

7:30 p.m. AlAnon Meeting in Room D201

Friday, October 28

9:00 a.m. Wesley Memorial School Open

Saturday, October 29

8:00 a.m. Wesley 100 Breakfast

Sunday, October 30

Twenty First Sunday After Pentecost

Consecration Celebration Sunday

7:30 a.m. Televised service on WGHP FOX8 (Order of Service)

8:30 a.m. Traditional Service in the Chapel

9:45 a.m. Contemporary Service in the Fellowship Hall

11:00 a.m. Traditional Service in the Sanctuary 

*Sunday Nursery (0-2 years) is available 9:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Volunteers needed!

Consecration Celebration Sunday is when all of our Response forms received so far will be consecrated and dedicated for the 2023 ministry year ahead. There will be a celebratory brunch in the Dining Hall following the 8:30am and 9:45am services. Sausage balls, chicken biscuits, sausage gravy biscuits, warm pimento cheese rolls, fresh fruit, apple fritters, and juice will be served for brunch. Take away boxes will be in the Narthex following the 11:00 service. The boxes will feature chicken salad, lettuce, tomatoes, croissant, potato chips, fruit, and a cookie.

If you haven’t already done so, please fill out your Generosity Response forms with your serving, growing and giving commitments and bring them to one of the worship services on October 30. You may also mail your form to 1225 Chestnut St., High Point NC 27262 or go online to wesleymemorial.org/give and fill it out electronically. 

9:00 a.m. AA Meeting in Classroom D202

9:45 a.m. Children's Ministry Sunday Funday - CANDYPALOOZA/Wear Costumes

9:45 a.m. Student Ministry Sunday Morning Live

9:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School

10:15 a.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal

11:00 a.m. Small Groups in the Small Dining Hall

2:00 p.m. Girl Scout Meeting in the Fellowship Hall

4:00 p.m. Wesley Memorial Kids Fall Trail

Join us at the Fall Trail from 4pm to 6pm. It's a SWEET experience for kids and families. In the event of rain, the event will be moved indoors. 

More details and registration can be found at wesleymemorial.org/fall 

Monday, October 31

DUE TO A WATER LINE REPAIR, THE CHURCH OFFICE AND SCHOOL WILL BE CLOSED DURING BUSINESS HOURS.

5:00 p.m. Ball & Bible in the Gym

7:00 p.m. Boy Scout Meeting

7:30 p.m. AA Meeting in the Aldersgate-Miller Classroom

Tuesday, November 1

9:00 a.m. Wesley Memorial School Open

7:00 p.m. Chancel Bells in Room D212

7:00 p.m. YAM (Young Adult Ministry) Session in the Student Gathering Area

Looking Ahead...

November 6

All Saints Day

Service of Wholeness & Healing at 5pm

November 13

Pastors' Presentation at 5pm in the Fellowship Hall

“A Pastor’s Chat with the Church Family”

All members are encouraged to attend this event that is sponsored by our Administrative and Discernment Teams. We will hear from our clergy about the developing split in the United Methodist Church. Refreshments will be served. Childcare will be provided. This meeting will also be followed by a Town Hall meeting on Tuesday, November 29, 6 pm, Dining Hall.

November 15

Charge Conference/Church Council at 6pm in the Dining Hall

November 19

Carolina Christmas Bazaar from 8am to 3pm

November 27

First Sunday of Advent

November 29

Town Hall Meeting at 6pm in the Dining Hall

December 2 

Light of the Tree at 6pm

December 11

Children's Nativity at 11am service

December 18

Lessons and Carols Service and White Christmas Gifts

Christmas Drive-Thru 5pm to 6:30pm - Volunteers Needed!

December 24 - Christmas Eve

4pm Contemporary Service

5pm LoveFeast

8pm Holy Communion Service

11pm Holy Communion Service

December 25 - Christmas Day

10am Service only

     This special Sunday is always an exciting Sunday in the life of our congregation. As we consecrate our financial commitments this coming Sunday to the work of our church, we will see a powerful display of the goodness of God and the generosity of our people. If you have not already turned in a financial pledge to support our congregation, I hope that you will place your pledge in the offering plate on Sunday so you can be a part of this special Sunday. Making a pledge to support our ministry budget helps us plan the coming year. We want to be good stewards of the resources that God gives us. 

     We do not want rising inflation to hamper our dreams. As a faithful, generous generation is passing to their heavenly reward, we need to step up and be part of what God is doing through our congregation. The people who have gone before us have been great builders who were not afraid to take risks and be bold for Jesus Christ. Now is our time. Now is our time to be bold.

     Thank you in advance for your generous support. Together, let's continue to make an great impact on our community and beyond. "Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God. Whenever I pray, I make my requests for all of you with joy, for you have been my partners in spreading the Good News about Christ from the time you first heard it until now" (Philippians 1:3-5, NLT).

Pastor Jeff

This past Sunday was our Mission Expo, highlighting the many mission programs we partner with through resources and/or volunteer time. Some of these are featured in the brochure you should have received last week. Study this brochure and maybe find a new way you want to live out your impact on our mission here at Wesley Memorial.

Also, Church council met this past week. First, I was amazed at all of the great work our program teams have accomplished so far and planned for rest of the year. Second, I was overwhelmed as I realized how this work is bringing to life our mission as a church to make and sustain spiritually healthy followers of Jesus Christ.

Although you do not have to pledge to fulfill your financial commitment to God, it is through our pledges that the staff and program leaders can plan and commit to the great programming that we have always had here at Wesley Memorial and enable the robust support of these great mission partners. Without your pledge these program teams and mission partners will have to plan and execute only as the actual resources allow, limiting the impact of their programs. Please make your pledge and send the message to our program teams and mission partners that we support them and want them to have the resources they need to continue the great work fulfilling our mission as a congregation.

Our financial stewardship emphasis this season is based on the passage in 2^nd Corinthians Chapter 8. That passage highlights worship through our giving. The Macedonians gave in the midst of untold uncertainty as a nation - in their own dire poverty and persecution.  They gave abundantly and sacrificially because they loved Jesus Christ, because they wanted to support the church, and, most importantly, out of thanksgiving for what god had done in their lives.

My ask is that we model the behavior of the Macedonians as we always have, giving more than our church had hoped for from us because of our love for Jesus Christ, because of our support for the mission of Wesley Memorial, and out of thanksgiving for what God has done in our lives. Let’s show God we will do more than what is hoped for us.

Please turn in your Giving and Serving forms by next Sunday, Consecration Sunday, October 30.  This is the day our commitment to our own spiritual renewal and our financial commitment to the mission of Wesley Memorial will be blessed, enabling these missions and honoring our faith in God.

In closing, thanks for all you do  . . . for your church and God’s work though this great congregation.

Warren Lackey

Generosity Team Leader

In preparation for the annual chicken pie sale, the Wesley 100 is looking to borrow an electric/manual dough roller. The roller is needed on November 10 -11 and will need to be capable of making up to an 11” pie topper. If you or someone you know has access to a dough roller, please reach out to Carroll Brown at 336-689-0056.

We will decorate the entire church for Christmas this year. You may order wreaths, poinsettias in honor or memory of your loved one. Because we are bringing back our traditional Lovefeast Service on Christmas Eve, we will offer new this year, Moravian Buns and candles to be used at the Lovefeast for you to purchase in memory or honor of your love ones in lots of $25, $50 or $100. Place your order now by calling Sue Schoch at 336-812-4806.

Share the hope and joy of the Christmas season as a volunteer at our Christmas Drive-Thru event on December 19th. It takes lots of volunteers to make the Christmas Drive-Thru a success, and we have opportunities for all ages.  From the setup of the various stations to acting as a sheep,  volunteers make this event truly spectacular! Give back this holiday season by committing to serve as a volunteer.

Click the link below for more details and to sign up.

Wesley Memorial is the home to one of the 13 satellite offices to Sanctuary Counseling Group which provides mental health counseling and pastoral counseling. Their mission is to walk with clients as they journey towards the healing of their minds, hearts, and souls.

Therapists:

Dr. Sharon Adams, D. Min, M.S., LCMHC

Confidential Voicemail: 704-375-5354 ext. 406

Thomas Barker, M.S., LCMHCA, NCC

Confidential Voicemail: 704-375.5354 ext. 419

Travis Jeffords, M.Div., M.S., LCMHCA, NCC

Confidential Voicemail: 704-375-5354 ext. 409

Have something to add to the Wesley Weekly or the Monthly Memo? 

Weekly calendar information is due on by 2pm Tuesday to be submitted to the current week's Wesley Weekly.

November Monthly Memo updates and additions due by Wednesday, October 26 at 5pm

Email memerson@wesleymemorial.org

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