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The Lamplighter Lighting the way so others will see Jesus 2017 A Word From the Pastor And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him (Colossians 3:17) For the people of Wesley, worship is not just something we do on Sundays, it is a way of life. We have persons who live the faith of Jesus and serve as representatives of Christ throughout our community! Recently, we had many members of Wesley, as well as, students and faculty from ETSU join together to pack 30,000 meals for Rise Against Hunger. These nutritious meals will help children who are hungry. These meals were paid for through the generosity of the people of Wesley. In a time in which many are going through difficult times the people of Wesley offer the Hope of Christ. May God bless you as you worship, grow, and serve! God Bless Gerald A Publication of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church Church Office: 423-282-6722 Fax: 423-282-6200 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.wesleymemorialumc.org Sunday Worship Schedule 8:45 AM - Sanctuary Worship Sunday School/LifeGroups for All Ages at 9:45 AM 11:00 AM - NRG Contemporary Worship 11:00 AM - Sanctuary Worship Note that the date of this special Sunday has changed. This will be a combined service of the 11:00 sanctuary service and NRG. 8:45 worship will take place at its usual time.

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Page 1: The Lamplighter. … · 02/10/2015  · January and February. We will resume in March by attending the Senior Adult Gathering. Wednesday, December 13th-Annual Christmas lunch at Brumley’s,

The Lamplighter Lighting the way so others will see Jesus

2017

A Word From the Pastor

And whatever you do, in word or deed, do

everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him

(Colossians 3:17)

For the people of Wesley, worship is not just something we

do on Sundays, it is a way of life. We have persons who

live the faith of Jesus and serve as representatives of Christ

throughout our community!

Recently, we had many members of Wesley, as well as,

students and faculty from ETSU join together to pack

30,000 meals for Rise Against Hunger. These nutritious

meals will help children who are hungry. These meals were

paid for through the generosity of the people of Wesley.

In a time in which many are going through difficult times

the people of Wesley offer the Hope of Christ.

May God bless you as you worship, grow, and serve!

God Bless

Gerald

A Publication of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church Church Office: 423-282-6722 Fax: 423-282-6200 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.wesleymemorialumc.org

Sunday Worship Schedule

8:45 AM - Sanctuary Worship

Sunday School/LifeGroups for All Ages at 9:45 AM

11:00 AM - NRG Contemporary Worship 11:00 AM - Sanctuary Worship

Note that the date of this special

Sunday has changed. This will be a

combined service of the 11:00 sanctuary

service and NRG. 8:45 worship will take

place at its usual time.

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The Page Turners

Join us in the Church Library

(Room 105) at 10:00

Where do I begin to thank Wesley Memorial for all the prayers, support, and generous contributions for me. You have been so

kind. I am truly blessed for the years I have been here. Teri Deese & Family

OUR ATTENDANCE UPON THE LORD Sunday Morning Worship

Date SS S-8:45 NRG S-11:00 Total

09/03/2017 115 81 50 124 255

09/10/2017 140 86 56 144 286

09/17/2017 123 79 61 132 272

09/24/2017 130 90 54 160 304

OUR FINANCIAL GIFTS

Week of: $

08/31/2017 1263.00

09/03/2017 12905.00

09/10/2017 15083.81

09/17/2017 10178.77

09/24/2017 11566.61

Received Year to Date 523715.89

Missions 5399.80

In Memory/Honor of 295.00

Vivian Yonkey Teri Deese

Louise Jackson Faye Bible

McDaniel Family Sharon Rutledge & Family

Carrie Swanay Ron Honeycutt

Gene Wagstaff & Family Linda Young

Phillip McLain Louise Bray

A s You Pray, Please Remember..

October 9th- We will meet and discuss

Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate

November 13th– We will meet and discuss

The American Heiress by Daisy Goodwin

December 11th- We will meet and discuss

The One and Only Ivan by Kathryn Applegate

A His & Her’s Wedding Shower

honoring

Daniel Crowe & April Helle

Will be held on

Sunday, October 8, 2017

2:00-4:00

The shower is sponsored by God’s Girls

And the theme is Date Night.

Bring recipes to share with the Bride & Groom!

You are cordially invited to the wedding of

Daniel Crowe

&

April Helle

Saturday, October 28, 2017, 4:00 PM

at Wesley Memorial UMC

Reception to follow

Please RSVP for the reception

(423.773.4627 / [email protected]

Books Donated In Memory Of

Shadow of the Almighty was donated to the Wesley Library in

Loving Memory of Grady Walker by his friend, Evelyn Dugger.

Wit and Wisdom From The Peanut Butter Gang was donated to

the Wesley Library in Loving Memory of Grady Walker by his

friend, Evelyn Dugger.

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Sunday, October 22nd, 11:00,

Children’s Sunday! This will be a combined worship of the 11:00 am Sanctuary Service and the NRG Service with special

music, message and participation by our children. The children will be working on parts of this

worship service during Praise HQ! on Oct. 1st, 8th, and 15th. Children will be paired with adults to

usher, sing, play music, read, etc… Music and message will be child friendly.

The young and old will not want to miss this!

Sunday, October 29th, 4 – 5 pm,

Trunks of Treats! Come for treats and stay for games! Event is held on Wesley’s parking lot and in the gym.

If you are setting up a trunk or supervising a game or activity, please come at 3:00.

If you are able to help with decorations and set-up in the gym, please let me know.

Sunday School & Kids in Action Sunday morning starts with Praise HQ! in room 203. Please sign your child(ren) in on the board outside

room 201.Sunday School ends at 10:50. Pick up your child(ren) from their Sunday School room.

Kids in Action dismisses from both 11:00 worship services. Children return to worship on Communion Sunday.

200 Hall, age 4 to 4th grade: Use It or Lose It! A lesson in stewardship. 2 Corinthians 9:6 Room 109/Nursery, ages 2-3: David and Jonathan: we can love and serve God. 1 Samuel 16:7

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XYZ’ERS (Xtra Years of Zest)

Wednesday, October 18th – Outing to the Creation Kingdom Zoo in Gate City,

Virginia and lunch at Teddy’s, a local favorite! Meet in the tower area at 8:45 AM.

Cost for outing will be $25.00, which includes entrance to the zoo, lunch and

transportation. Please make reservations by calling the church office at 282-6722 or by

filling out the tab on the church bulletin. By knowing a correct number of participants,

we can better plan for transportation needs. Also indicate if you need transportation to

the church. Deadline for reservations is October 15th.

November – Our activity for this month will be packing food boxes for

Good Samaritan Ministries. We are so blessed, lets help spread our blessings!

Details to be announced.

If you are 50 years of age or older, we welcome your participation!

For more information, please email Kem McKee at [email protected] or

contact by phone at 677-1279.

*Due to the cold temperatures and the ever-present threat of

inclement weather, the XYZers will not meet in January and February. We will resume in March

by attending the Senior Adult Gathering.

Wednesday, December 13th - Annual Christmas lunch

at Brumley’s, in the General Morgan Inn, located in

Greeneville, TN. Please meet in the tower area by 11:00

AM We have reservations for 11:45 AM. Cost for the

outing is $20.00 per person, which includes, lunch,

gratuity and transportation. Please make reservations by

calling the church office at 282-6722 or by filling out

the tab on the church bulletin. By knowing a correct

number of participants, we can better plan for

transportation needs. Please indicate if you need trans-

portation to the church. Deadline for reservations is

December 10th.

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No Youth on Sunday, October 1st due to Fall Break

Thrive (7th-8th grade) 5-7 p.m. meet at the

church for dinner and to serve Family Promise

families who are staying at the church that week.

Bring a friend, and $3 for dinner.

October 2017

(5th-6th grade)

ROOTS

Grades 7-12- Large Groups 2nd & 4th Sunday Evenings

6:15-8:00 p.m.

Deadline to register is

November 1st. Deposit is $75,

See Jane for more details!

The Gathering October 8th

6:15-8:00pm at Wesley The Gathering will take place on October 8th at

6:15-8:00pm. (Please note the time change). This will

be a great time of fellowship as we study

scripture, eat a light snack, and play a game.

Friends are welcome as always!

The Gathering Sunday, October 22nd

5:30-7:30pm at Wesley The Gathering will take place on October 22nd from

5:30-7:30pm. (Please note the time change). This will

be a great time of community and fellowship as we

make the things to decorate Amplify’s car for Trunk or

Treat. Friends are welcome as always!

Trunk of Treats

October 29th

2:30-5:30pm at Wesley

Amplify will have a trunk at Trunk or Treats! Our theme this year

will be Starbucks. All are encouraged to dress up as a barista,

customer, or their favorite drink/food. This will be a fun time for

Amplify as we build community through handing out Halloween

candy. As always, friends are welcomed to join in on the fun, too!

When: October 8th, 6:15-8:00 p.m.

What: ROOTS Who: Grades 7-12

Where: Wesley UMC

Game, Food, Fellowship & Youth Worship

When: October 15th

What: Youth Small Groups, 7th-8th & 9th-12th

Soul Food (9th-12th grade) 5:30 -8 p.m.

at the Goodsell’s home.

Address:23 Hunters Ridge Road,

Johnson City, TN

Farmapalooza!!!

October 22nd 5:30-8 p.m.

Grades 7-12 District Event

Meet at church 5:30. Fun, games,

music, hot dogs and s’mores!

Bring $3 for food & offering for the

Youth Service Fund.

October 1st- No Youth Events

(JCS Fall Break)

October 29th 2:30-5:30 p.m.

Come decorate, dress up, hang out, and be a part

of this fun event! Our theme this year for 7th-12th grade is

Candyland. We encourage everyone to dress up with this theme

and invite friends too!

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World Communion Offering

Your offering today helps an international or national student with the cost of their continuing education. These are students who might otherwise be overlooked or forgotten.

Nelson Mandela said, “Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.” And because the people of The United Methodist Church believe that all of God’s children have been created and gifted to build the kingdom Jesus ushered in, we’re resourcing them to do just that. Because of your giving on World Communion Sunday, the most powerful tool to change the world is in more hands.

You can make your check to Wesley and put World Communion on the memo line and place at the communion rail or place in the offering plate.

WESLEY HOST WEEK FOR

FAMILY PROMISE

OCTOBER 15-22

IF YOU CAN HELP WITH THIS

IMPORTANT MINISTRY

CONTACT Beth Scott-Brown at [email protected]

FOOD ITEM FOR GOOD SAMARITAN MINISTRIES

Our food item for October is soup. Our goal is 300 cans.

Please place in the designated containers in the Narthex and

Missions bin by the end of October.

Monthly Mission Emphasis Items

for October is for Good Samaritain for their

Thanksgiving Food Baskets

We are collecting 1lb boxes of Spaghetti

Noodles. Our goal is 300.

Thanks to all who helped with our Rise Against Hunger

packaging event on September 14th. Thanks to all the

ones who helped financially, with set-up, with packing

meals and spreading the word!

We had a great turn out. In all there were about 105

volunteers and we did 30,024 meals. In total Wesley

has done 60,264 meals in 2017!!!!

Way to go Wesley!

Warm Clothing Give Away—Items needed

First UMC, Johnson City Neighborhood Center (Maple Street)

Saturday, November 18, 10:00 am to 12 noon

Nearly 500 winter items were distributed last year. Donations are being sought of new or

nearly new warm winter coats, jackets, sweaters, sweat shirts, hoodies, gloves, mittens and socks for all ages in all sizes.

Drop off your donations at FUMC

EXPLORING GOD’S CREATION HIKE OCTOBER 21st

9:00-5:00 Wear appropriate clothes and shoes,

bring plenty of water and snacks. Fall is a great time for hiking!

Sunday October 15 & 22

9:45, Room 408

This is a class for persons newer to Wesley or folks who just

want to know more about Wesley. We will look at the various

groups, studies, classes offered at Wesley as well as all the vari-

ous

opportunities for being involved in ministry.

If you have questions about the class or want more information,

please contact Missy at 282-6722 or

[email protected]

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Men’s Club Meeting

October 7, 2017 8:00 AM

You won’t want to miss this important meeting!

Amanda Ward, from Niswonger Children’s Hospital, will be our guest speaker. Amanda will tell us about the wonderful services

offered to children at the hospital. She will also tell how our toys will be used to brighten the lives of many children.

To date the Men’s Club has made over 100 animated toys to be distributed at the Niswonger Children’s Hospital Christmas party in December 2017.

We would love to have a great crowd from Wesley, please make sure to register so we will have plenty of food for you.

~Don’t forget to register now and mark

your calendars for October 7th~

Nonprofit Org. U. S. POSTAGE

P A I D Johnson City, Tenn. 37601

Permit No. 179

Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church 225 Princeton Road Johnson City, TN 37601 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

Sunday, October 1st,12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Meeting in the Wesley Kitchen to make, package, and label jugs of laundry soap to be donated to The River, a laundry mat in downtown JC that is used primarily by the homeless & indigent. Please come help, and bring clean, empty milk jugs, vinegar jugs, and laundry soap jugs which will be used to hold the homemade detergent. Also, just a reminder that the last Sunday in October is the collection day to bring in the spare change you’ve been collecting all year to support Camp Bays Mountain (Camp Buffalo Mountain closed after the flood). Thanks!