BEYOND DENIAL AND IN SEARCH OF GRACE
Congregational Conversations on the Issue of Race
Nearly thirty people gathered in the Aldersgate RoomSunday night to join the conversation. Together we watched portions of the film Cracking the Codesfollowed by lively discussion. We will be scheduling a time in the spring to watch the rest of the video. Those who were unable to attend this viewing will have the opportunity to do so at a later date.
Our next conversation will be on Sunday, November 13, 5-7 PM. We will hear from Sue Lewis and Peg O’Bryant on their experience of sitting on the Blue Ribbon Commission on Race, Memorials and Public Space. Plan to join us.
NAME YOUR SAINTS
November 6 is our All Saints Celebration. We would like to include in our bulletin that day a list of those who have died in the past year whose lives modeled faithfulness for you. Please call the church office or email them to Gina (office@wesleymumc.org), no later than Sunday, October 30.
STOP HUNGER NOW
MEAL PACKAGING EVENT
Saturday, November 5, 10 AM to Noon
Soy meal, dried vegetables, a vitamin sachet and rice make up these bags of meals that will serve at least six people. Filled with protein and necessary nutrients, these meals will be sent to school feeding programs. Because children are fed at school parents have the extra incentive to send their children, especially the daughters, to school.
Be sure to reserve your spot at the table. Sign up sheet is in the Aldersgate Room.
from the Parish News…
FIRST THURSDAY LUNCH GROUP meets 11:45 am onThursday, November 3 at Shadwell’s. Interested? Contact Peggy Bidwell or Gay Morris.
THANKS to all who came out for gleaning at the city market for the Society of St Andrew this summer. Thanks to you produce went to feed people at the Haven, the Salvation Army & other local places. It is hot work but much appreciated. Look for more gleaning opportunities over the fall & winter at Costco. Please call or email Sandy
Staggers with questions or to volunteer (434-882-0450or wvu1979@embarqmail.com).
CHOIR. Choir meets at 7:15 Wednesday evenings and 10:30Sunday morning in Room 101 of the Education Building.
HANDBELL CHOIR meets on Monday from 6:30pm – 7:30pm. Those interested should contact Brian Sousa. If rehearsal day and time is not convenient for you, please let Brian know.
NEXT NEW MEMBER SUNDAY is set for November 13. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Wesley Memorial church family, please see or contact Pastor Jan (pastor@wesleymumc.org).
IMPACT JUSTICE MINISTRY ANNUAL ASSEMBLY Attend the IMPACT Justice Ministry Annual Assembly on Oct. 27, 6:30 -8PM at the Church of the Incarnation to get updates and next steps on the recent issues our justice ministry team has taken on regarding youth mental health, youth unemployment, recovery from substance abuse and elder care. We are working to get stakeholders including elected officials to come to the assembly. We must follow God’s call together. Our goal is to have at least 14 people there, but it would be fantastic to have more. Rides to the Assembly can be provided. Contact Maury Early, 974-6871, or Gene Rader if you need a ride or more information. Micah 6:8.
CHRISTIAN FORMATION OPPORTUNITIES
YOUNGISH ADULT FORUM. Join us in our weekly forum for young adults on Sunday at 9:30am in the Room 203. Rosie Pohlmann is leading a course in creation theology. For more information contact Emily Davis (davis.emily86@yahoo.com) or Matt Zimmerman (matt@triclinic.org).
ADULT FORUM meets on Sundays at 9:30 a.m., in room 102. Their 7-week video/discussion series “Invitation to Journey”, explores today’s progressive theological thought on a variety of Biblical topics. All are welcome!
CHILDREN’S CHURCH/NURSERY Our nursery now includes infants, toddlers and pre-K children. We are in need of volunteers from 9:30- 11:00 and 11:00-12:00 starting September 11th. Sign-up sheets are on the Volunteer sign up table in the Aldersgate Room. Contact Anh Lunsford with questions or input on how we can make Children’s Church fun and educational for children ages 2-5, cdlatn@gmail.com.
BIBLE STUDY meets Wednesday at 11AM in the Aldersgate Room. Join us as we dive deep into The Acts of the Apostles,4:32-5:16. All are welcome!
THIS WEEK AT WESLEY
Monday, 6:30 PM – Handbell Rehearsal
Tuesday, 10:00 AM – Tuesday Morning Book Group
Tuesday, 7:00 PM – Finance Committee
Tuesday, 7:30 PM – Church Council
Wednesday, 11:00 AM – Bible Study
Wednesday, Noon – Prayer Group
Wednesday, 7:15 PM – Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, 6:30 PM – IMPACT Assembly (Church of Incarnation)
WORSHIP LEADERSHIP FOR SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30
Liturgist – Rosie Pohlmann
Lay Reader – Maury Early
Offering Counters – Sue Lewis, Ann and Henry Shelton
Ushers – Gaynelle Morris, Wes Carr, Ted Bidwell, Jim Lambert
Fellowship – Sylvia Gillespie, Thelma Eley
A PRAYER FOR YOUR WEEK
Walter Brueggemann
We make a pause amid many voices–
some innocent and some seductive,
some violent and some coercive,
some forgiven and genuine,
some not.
Amid this cacophony that pull us in many directions,
we have these old voices of your prophets;
these voices attest to
your fierce self,
your severe summons,
your generous promise,
your abiding presence.
Give us good ears, perchance you have a word for us tonight;
Give us grace and courage to listen,
to answer,
to care,
and to rejoice,
that we may be more fully your people.
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