The
Wesley Times
Oct
8th
Sep
22nd
RESTORING EDEN
Oct 5th
Sep 21st
WESLEY TUTORS AT HOLLY TREE
- A group of folks from Wesley provide the only
tutoring for first grade readers at Holly Tree Elementary School. We meet
the kids once a week for an hour, with a prepared course syllabus. The class
is based on one on one tutoring so we need lots of helpers. The progress
they make is amazing and the relationships we develop are precious. Because
Wesley people are busy, I usually need one or two substitutes per week when
the regular tutors are away. If you would be willing to declare yourself
available as a substitute, I would be delighted. Please call(352 2038) or
email (pidot@charter.net).
BIBLE STUDY
-The Wednesday morning Bible study will resume on September 2
with our study of Matthew Chapter 17 in Activity Building Room 306. We
invite you to join our group for Bible study and Christian fellowship
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MOTHER’S BIBLE STUDY
- The Mother’s Bible Study will be starting a new study on
Friday, September 25th. We will be doing the study He Speaks to Me -
Preparing to Hear from God by Priscilla Shirer. You can find information on
the study at www.lifewaystores.com. We meet every Friday morning from 10:00
– 11:30 am in the King Room and childcare is provided. This is the perfect
opportunity to enjoy a special fellowship with other mothers while growing
spiritually! For more information and to order a study guide, call Becky
Palmer at 790-5536 or email at palmerbd@bellsouth.net by September 17th.
FAITH FOR MEN ,
a new men’s Bible study, will begin on Sunday, October 18th at 9:50 am, in
room 502(enter thru the front door, room is on the left) in the new Wesley
House located next to the Activity Center parking lot. The age focus is 35
to 50 years old. The class is taught by Tim Leuck.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
- Volunteers are needed to collect food for Mother Hubbard’s
Cupboard on Saturday, October 24th, at the Food Lion on Independence and
Carolina Beach Roads. A volunteer is also needed to pick up and deliver the
food to Mother Hubbard’s. To sign up for a shift, or for more information,
please call Lana Winneberger (392-3651).
THE UMY NEEDS DONATIONS
of individually wrapped candy (for prizes) and
assorted cakes and cookies for the Cake Walk at our annual
Children’s Carnival, October 26th. Candy
may be brought by the church office at any time. Cakes and cookies should be
brought on October 25th (Sunday) or October 26th. Thank you for making this
event an annual success.
UMW
THE FARRAR-HIGGINS CIRCLE
will meet on Wednesday, October 14th at 3:00 pm in
room 404 of the AEC. Dottie Matthews will be the hostess. Please bring a box
of cake mix and tub of icing for Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard. Visitors are
ALWAYS welcome!
WHITE ELEPHANT
- We need all of your unwanted but still useable items for
the Bazaar White Elephant Sale on Saturday, October 24th. Items may dropped
off at the Activity Center Gym, Monday, October 19th - Friday, October 23rd
ONLY! For more information contact Pat Gray (313-3195)
NEW Church Directory
Have you made your appointment to have your family picture taken.??
Scheduling of appointments may be made both before and after each Sunday
service and during the Wonderful Wednesday suppers, until October 25th. If
you choose, you have a wider selection of appointment times by going online
at
https://signup.olanmills.com/familyinfo.aspx ; or, you may call
1-800-866-2263 and an Olan Mills representative will schedule an appointment
for you. Please submit photos of any family members currently serving in the
Military. For questions, please contact Carol Gandee-Jones at 458-0255.
VAN DRIVERS NEEDED!
-On Saturday, November 7th Wesley vans will be used to
transport volunteers for the YMCA’s largest fundraiser, the Beach2Battleship
triathlon which will begin in Wrightsville Beach and end at the Battleship.
One hundred percent of the proceeds benefit the “Y’s” programs. Van drivers
must be members of Wesley but no special driver’s license is needed. Please
volunteer for one of the four shifts scheduled throughout the day beginning
at 6:30 AM and ending at midnight. Contact Diane Caster at 452-1282 or
harmonybelle@bellsouth.net.
WALK TO EMMAUS
- There are three Walks being planned for the fall: Women's
Walk #72 October 1-4; Men's Walk #73
October 15-18; and Women's Walk #74
November 5-8. If you are interested in
being a pilgrim on one of these walks, or sponsoring a pilgrim on one of the
walks, you will find applications and contact information on the Emmaus
website at www.ccemmaus.org. These walks fill up quickly, so it’s not too
early to apply.
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Limited Parking on Sunday Mornings
You can help
HELP NEEDED - Because of limited parking on Sunday mornings, we need your
help. If you are able to walk the extra distance, we are asking
people who can to park in the back of the lot across Peachtree Street. This will
leave those spaces nearest the church open for those who need them. Thank you
for your cooperation.
It's Never
Too Late
Want to be an Acolyte?
We had an amazing response to the call for acolytes this year.
ACOLYTES FOR 2008 - We are so proud to have the following youth serving
as acolytes:
Julia Andrews, Gray Bagnal, Walker Ballard, Bradley Barefoot, Tyler Culbreth,
Hunter
Beasley, Ashley Eamma, Dillon Frazier, Maggie Holland, Cameron Joplin, Wesley
Keistler, Kristine Kesling, Tristan Kite, Alex Luke, Turner Medlicott, Chase
O'Briant, Elizabeth Palmer, Sara Reiner, Sara Stafford, Cassidy Stephenson,
Grace Tew, Lindsay Tingle, Schyler Wagner & Maddux Waller.
If you have a 4th - 8th grader who might be interested in this program,
please contact Laura Beasley (395-0993) or
Contact Us.
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Wesley Tutors
Wednesdays 12:55pm until
Do you like working with young people? Do you understand the
importance of making sure everyone in this country is literate -- can read and
write? Do you believe in the value of teaching?
For many years, Wesley has provided volunteers who help tutor students at
Holly Tree Elementary. They are in need of additional volunteers to go to
the school on Wednesday afternoons at 12:55pm to help students learn to read.
You can make a difference. Call Ozzie Allen at 799-9195 if you are
interested in learning more about this important outreach to the community....
or
Contact Us.
Stephen Ministers
Ready to help you
Wesley Memorial is a
STEPHEN MINISTRY
congregation. Our Stephen
Ministers are trained to provide quality care and extend the
 caring ministry of
our pastors.
If you are experiencing a life change and are in need of prayer and support,
contact our Stephen Leader Rev. Margaret Hockett
(791-4092) or
Contact Us.
And if you think that you
might be suited to be a part of this ministry, contact Margaret about
participating in the next class of Stephens. You only need to be a caring
Listener.
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Grace Class Lends a Helping Hand
This
group really wants to help do odd jobs.
Please call if you have something they can help do.
The Grace Sunday School Class wants to lend a hand to
 those who need help with small tasks around the house.
If there are some things you just can't do by yourself -- moving
furniture, trimming shrubs, putting up/taking down holiday decorations -- please call Andy Culbreth at 313-6605 or
Contact Us.
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Altar Flowers Needed
 Did you know that the Sunday morning altar flowers are lovingly
donated by members of the congregation like you? There are several ways to
make this "In Honor" or "In Memory" donation:
....There is a sign/calendar in the Gathering Hall that notes which
Sundays are available. All you have to do is add your name.
....You can contact
Norma Chamberlain at
452-2911
....You can
Contact Us.
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Open Hearts
Link to Pictures
Open Hearts is an over night retreat for ladies. A month ago about
80 of the ladies of Wesley Memorial, adorned with their favorite hats,
gathered at Fort Caswell. This third annual event is special to
everyone who attends. Thanks to all the organizers, leaders,
musicians, and speakers who made the whole weekend possible.
Click here to see glimpses of the fun.
If you didn't go this year, you'll definitely want to plan to go next year.
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