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Recent Updates
Peace with Justice Award nominations sought
Social justice work advances the interests of the marginalized by promoting the reform of inequitable social systems, with emphasis not on equal individual opportunity but fair social outcomes. The Social Action Ministry would like to witness to the ways God is working through Wesley members to transform the world. If you are inspired by the way a Wesley member has incorporated social justice into her/his spiritual disciplines, please place your submission, complete with pertinent details about the person’s social justice activities, to the Social Action Ministry mailbox by June 17.
For more information, contact Anthony Stauder at aestauder@gmail.com.
Building hours during UI summer break
Summer Break hours start Monday, May 14th. We will be open 8am – 5pm Monday – Friday. Closed on the weekends except for weddings and Sunday worship services (9:30a in the Sanctuary, 11:15a in the Etc! coffeehouse, and Korean language service at 1:30p).
May 16 Spire newsletter
Wesley sends ten volunteers to Kumler Outreach Ministries and Midwest Mission Distribution Center
Ten Wesley missioners enjoyed a productive and informative day in Springfield on May 12. The morning was spent at the Midwest Mission Distribution Center, learning about the extensive collection and compiling of emergency kits and equipment to be shipped to both US and international communities who are struggling with poverty and/or natural disasters. We saw piles of school desks and treadle sewing machines and bicycles. We saw bins of school supplies and cleaning supplies and baby layettes. And we were able to add our efforts at sewing school bags and wrapping health kits.
In the afternoon, we visited Kumler (UMC) Outreach Ministries and saw the multiple ministries they support out of a former church building. With minimal staff and multiple volunteers, they provide a food pantry, a clothing closet, a pet food pantry, a prescription assistance service, and support for the homeless. We contributed by working in their food pantry garden, adding a fence against the rabbits and laying weed barriers.
To see more pictures of our work trip, check out Mission Day-Trip 5-12-12
Come to the Sky on Sunday Mornings This Summer!
Beginning May 20th our Summer Sunday School will be a taste of VBS each morning with games, crafts, snacks, and Bible stories. We’ll take to the Sky and discover that by trusting God, everything is possible.
We need adults and parents to help lead and Shepherd the Pre-School and Grade School Sunday School classes at 9:40 a.m. this summer. For the teachers, all the lesson plans and materials are provided and can be picked up the week before. For the shepherds, just show up, help get kids to children’s time, and assist the teacher.
All adults working with children at Wesley will review the Child Protection Policy, sign the covenant, and undergo a background check. Sign up on the Children’s Ministry Board or talk to Amy Shreve (ashreve@wesleyui.org).
Summer Sunday School teachers needed
Come to the Sky on Sunday Mornings This Summer!
Beginning May 20th our Summer Sunday School will be a taste of VBS each morning with games, crafts, snacks, and Bible stories. We’ll take to the Sky and discover that by trusting God, everything is possible.
We need adults and parents to help lead and Shepherd the Pre-School and Grade School Sunday School classes at 9:40 a.m. this summer. For the teachers, all the lesson plans and materials are provided and can be picked up the week before. For the shepherds, just show up, help get kids to children’s time, and assist the teacher.
All adults working with children at Wesley will review the Child Protection Policy, sign the covenant, and undergo a background check. Sign up on the Children’s Ministry Board or talk to Amy Shreve (ashreve@wesleyui.org).
Coordinators needed for food pantry office & distribution
Several long-time Wesley Evening Food Pantry volunteers are graduating, retiring, or moving in the next few weeks. Could you be one of the highly-valued volunteers who fills their shoes? Office support needed Tuesday and/or Thursday afternoons. Area coordinators needed for truck unload, setup, clean-up, and food distribution. Contact dcamp@wesleypantry.org for more information.
Wear red or orange for Pentecost
Have you noticed the increasing number of flames in the sanctuary? Let’s fill the sanctuary with the red and orange the last Sunday of May to celebrate the flames of the Holy Spirit touching us.
Spire Newsletter May 2 features plant exchange, mission trip, and more
Women Who Influenced Our Faith
At 9:00 a.m. Wednesday May 2 join the UMW in West Lounge for fellowship time. The program will follow at 9:30 a.m. . Jan Robinson will lead an interactive session on “Women Who Influenced Our Faith.” Come and share your story. All are welcome.
For more information contact Meg Rauschenberger Email: mamarausch@gmail.com