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Wesley Wings
Wesley United Methodist Church
3700 Indian Hills Drive
Sioux City, Iowa 51104
Address Service Requested
Welcome to
Wesley U.M.C.
9:00 am Worship Service
10:00 am Fellowship Time
10:10 am Sunday School
11:00 am Worship Service
Communion is served on the first
Sunday of every month.
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Wesley UMC
3700 Indian Hills Dr.
Sioux City, IA 51104
Phone 712-239-2382
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.wesleyumcsc.com
Also: Wesley UMC on Facebook
Office Hours
Monday-Friday
Hours: 9:00 am—1:00 pm
Staff Rev. Todd Schlitter
Pastor
Judy Peterson
Director of Administrative Services
Chrissy Martinez
Choir Director, Organist,
Worship Leader
January Worship Schedule
9:00 am Worship Service Liturgist (Pastor Todd will be contacting people to serve) Children’s Message 1/5 Todd Schlitter 1/12 Kathy Martin 1/19 Mary Lou Haindfield 1/26 Tammy Noble Contact Dee Ashley to volunteer Usher Coordinator Kevin Arends Media Ko Noble Greeters: 1/5 Tom & Nancy Bishop 1/12 Tom & Nancy Bishop 1/19 1/26 Contact Janet Clark to volunteer Nursery Attendant Lori Betsworth
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9:00 Worship 10:00 Fellowship 10:00 Sunday School 10:00 Connection Hour 11:00 Worship
“God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks in our conscience, but shouts in our pain: it is His megaphone to rouse a deaf world. We are most keenly aware of God’s character in our suffering. It is when our self-sufficiency is peeled away that we see how weak we really are.” - C.S. Lewis
Kelso Carter was versatile in talent and experience. From sheepherding sheep
on the ranch to teaching undergraduates as a professor of Natural Science, Civil
Engineering, Chemistry and
Mathematics at the Pennsylvania Military Academy. He was self-reliant
and courageously capable. But then, like a nativity shepherd, a terrifying
moment overwhelmed him with a heart
condition that brought him to his knees in humble dependence upon God. He
cried out to his maker and soon healing
grace blessed his body and transformed
his faith.
From this experience, in 1886, Carter penned the words of his famous hymn:
“Standing on the promises that cannot
fail, when the howling storms of doubt and fear assail, by the living Word of
God I shall prevail…” (verse 2 of
“Standing on the Promises”).
Eventually the crisis of heart bloomed into a determined calling to Methodist
ministry.
Crisis will do that. It will humble and
quicken hearts to a greater dependence
and a clearer vision for a more fruitful future. Without problems, pressures
and pains we too often become
vulnerable to our own self-sufficiency.
Let’s be honest, many of us will make
New Year’s resolutions on January 1st that will end up in a trash heap by
January 31st. Why? Because we are
mortally limited by time, space and (dare I say it) weaknesses. We need a
higher perspective and an eternal
strength to overcome the crises and terrors of this world. Self-help books
and human guides can only take us so
far.
Ultimate joy and strength is renewed
when we simply trust that “the word of
our God stands forever.” (Isaiah 40:8)
As we begin another new year we look
to the promises of God to guide us into a future that only He can deliver. Join
us on Sundays in the coming weeks as we explore key promises to hold on to
when our resolve alone is not enough.
Happy New Year!
Todd
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Beni, Congo Oppression
A resurgence of civilian killings has left at least 25 United Methodists dead and more than 75 church families displaced, said the Rev. Dumas Balaganire, Beni District superintendent.
At least 100 people were reported to have been killed in violent attacks in the Beni region since Nov. 2, said United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees spokesperson Charlie Yaxley in a press briefing Nov. 29. He said thousands have been displaced, most of whom are women and children.
In late November, four Ebola response workers were killed by armed groups in Beni, and six others were injured, according to the World Health Organization.
“Most of the population is on the move and there are places where aid workers are no longer arriving due to insecurity,” he said.
WHO evacuated a third of its 120 Ebola responders from the area after the most recent attacks, according to the U.S.-based National Public Radio.
Balaganire said the United Methodists who were killed were members of four churches in the Beni ecclesiastical district. “They were killed and maimed with a machete,” he said.
Armed groups have been targeting civilians and displaced populations in the region since the launch of a government-led security operation against the Allied Democratic Forces Oct. 30, Yaxley said.
Balaganire said he counted 78 United Methodist families among those displaced and living in deplorable conditions. Church members in Beni have taken in some of them.
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Displaced United Methodist family takes refuge in Beni, Congo. United Methodist churches in the Beni District are assisting those who have fled their homes following recent attacks in the region. Photo courtesy of the Beni District.
Balaganire said he is worried the violence may facilitate the spread of Ebola and hamper awareness and control activities.
UM News Dailey Digest
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Our Life Together
Prayers and Concerns:
Ida Williams, Ed & Marilyn Niemeyer’s son Mark Robbins, Kathy Gilbert, Nick Fekete, Rollin Ball, Rosemary White, Esther
Mieras, Helen Thatcher, Shirley Campbell’s daughters Donita Bratvold and Janet Groendyk, Joyce Williams, Duane
Musselman, Carol Johannsen, Donna Oldenkamp, Louise Larson, Carolyn Mace’s son Dan Mace and grandson Sam Mace,
Shelly Hunt & Shelly Hunt’s granddaughter Melissa Most, Corey Wheeler, Joyce Downing, Jovie Jo Stultz, Donna Wanned,
Ed Niemeyer, Calvin Veach, Leah Shearon, Karen Day’s son Bruce, Emaline Solomon, Dave and Bev Tieck, Brian Edelman
and Kathy Gross-Edelman, Keith McCuddin, Stan Hokanson, Jean Sweeny, Aspen Woods, Patty Mogensen, Rick Solomon,
Marlin Sturgeon, Tim Rubel, Gary McCuddin, Shirley Anderson, the family of Shirley Campbell, the family of Harriett Anderson,
Brian Ashley, Brian Edelman and Earl Moore.
Thank You To:
A heartfelt thank you to all of you that helped with the Soup Kitchen this past year-you are all greatly appreciated.
Mary Campbell
Thank you to all who baked for our auctions and all those who purchased bakery items. The auctions brought in $4,935.00.
Thank You From:
On behalf of our African family that met at your church to celebrate Thanksgiving, I would like to thank you so much for providing a space for us. We enjoyed our time together. Once again, thank you so much for your hospitality and warm welcome to our family. May God bless you and your church for all that you do for the community. In Christ, Felicien B. Ilunga Dear Brothers & Sisters in Wesley UMC, Thank you for your generous donation of 67 Student School Kits at the Iowa Ingathering. Each donation is a blessing God uses to bless you and others. Your donation will leave Midwest Mission and be a practical example of God’s love in the world to the “least of these”. It is due to your generosity a partnership with Midwest Mission that we can tough so many lives for Christ around the world and around the corner. Thank you so much for blessing others through the ministry of Midwest Mission! Yours in Christ, Chantel Corrie Thank you for your generous donation of $100.00. On behalf of the Board of the Warming Shelter and the many men, women and families that will have a warm shelter, thank you for your generosity and kindness. We have no administrative staff so 100% of every dollar goes to serve the homeless. Furthermore, we take no funds from tax-supported entities but rather rely on donations from generous givers. Joshua Lebowich Dear Friends in Mission, The dear people you just helped with your gift to UMCOR may never have the opportunity to meet you, but if they did, I am certain their response would be—Thank you! You are serving within a vital network of interactive relationships as UMCOR responds to increasingly frequent and destructive storms, sharing 100% of donated funds with those in need! Total Gift amount $2,363.32 Grace and Peace Thomas G Kemper and Roland Fernandes
Sympathy To:
The family of Shirley Campbell
The family of Harriett Anderson
The family of Heral Jensen
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It hurts to lose someone. Find help through GriefShare
The next session of GriefShare at Wesley begins on January 13. I hope those of you who have
experienced a loss recently, or at any time in your life, will take advantage of this transformational
program. Thirteen weeks may seem long, but it really isn’t. It is the perfect length and you will find
that you can’t wait for your next GriefShare class, for encouragement and to be with others who
understand what you’re going through.
Here are some points that better describe GriefShare:
You’ll discover there are people who understand your hurts, emotions, and painful experiences.
You’ll learn helpful, practical information that will help you recover from the pain of grief and
loss.
You’ll have the chance to talk about your experiences. (But there’s never pressure for you to do
so if you don’t feel like it.)
You’ll have a workbook for personal study and to write down things you’ve learned.
You’ll begin to gain closure in your loss.
You’ll become part of a “family.”
You’ll discover hope for the future.
GriefShare will begin on January 13 and will continue on Monday evenings (except March 2) for 13
weeks from 6:00-8:00pm. Cost of the workbook is $20. Please contact me soon to sign up! I am so
looking forward to offering GriefShare again at Wesley and our community, and to see the
wonderful ways the Lord will work to provide healing, hope, and joy.
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by
the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13
God bless,
Beth Schlitter
712-899-4629/[email protected]
For more information on GriefShare, you can go to: https://www.griefshare.
January 17th 2:00 pm Prep 5:00 pm Serving
Contact Mary Campbell to volunteer
Ph. 712 -255-3026
GOD AND MY GIRLFRIENDS
January 16th at 6.00 pm.
Join us for a night of Bunco.
Come and get some soup and dessert.
(We will be in the gym.)
The Christian New Year Begins on January First According to the Gregorian Calendar
On the old Roman calendar, March 15 was the day which began the new year. The March date had basically been considered the beginning of spring, a logical time to begin a new year. But for political and military reasons, January 1, 153 B.C. became the day to observe the beginning of the new year. From then on, the Roman year began on January first, and has continued until this day. The Roman calendar, also called the Julian calendar, was widely used throughout Western Europe, until it was revised by Aloysius Lilius, an Italian doctor, astronomer, philosopher and chronologist. The use of this reformed calendar was commanded by Pope Gregory XIII in 1582 and named after him, called the Gregorian calendar, the most widely used calendar in the world today.
It wasn’t always so.
“Then the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, 'Speak to the children of Israel, saying: In the seventh month, on the first day of the month, you shall have a Sabbath-rest, a memorial of blowing of trumpets, a holy convocation. You shall do no customary work on it; and you shall offer an offering made by fire to the Lord.'” (Leviticus 23:23-25) The month of Tishri, which falls during the months of September and October on the Gregorian calendar, is also the first month on the Jewish civil calendar. Summer was over, the harvest had been gathered and the fall season had begun. This first day of Tishri was Israel’s New Year celebration, “a memorial of blowing of trumpets, a holy con-vocation.” Today it is called Rosh Hashanah. Jewish tradition states that this is the birthday of Adam. Many Biblical scholars agree that this was also the actual birthday of Jesus Christ, the “last Adam.” One of the symbolic references to this day corresponds with the fact that when a king begins to reign he is announced with trumpets. On this day, Tishri 1, trumpets are blown all day long. It may have been so in Jerusalem many years ago, that on the first day of Tishri, trumpets were sounded to announce the New Year, but little did anyone know, except a few humble shepherds, that not far away in Bethlehem, the true King of kings was born. History and theology aside, New Year’s Eve is a wonderful time for Christians to get together and celebrate the completion of another year of life, and welcome in the New Year with prayer and rejoicing. New Year’s Day is an opportunity to rest and relax, and a great time to prayerfully set goals for the year ahead.
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In Memory of Given by
Don & Lola Brown (parents) Dick & Carol Copple
Ed Disterhaupt (husband) Delores Disterhaupt
Willow Emmons (mother) Kathy Graham
Jolene (wife) and Armada (mother) Gary Grasma
Parents & family members who have passed Lori Gunn
Jo Haindfield (husband) Mary Lou Haindfield
Carol & Ron Cleaver (Kim's parents) Kal and Kim Kletschke and family
Karl & Jeanette Kletschke (Kal's parents) Kal and Kim Kletschke and family
Eldon McCuddin (husband) Delores McCuddin
and Lisa McCuddin (granddaughter)
Our Parents Glenn and Gary Musselman
Marilyn Hogue (Beth's mother) Todd & Beth Schlitter
Harold Strunk (husband) Orma Strunk
Charles & Frances Solomon (parents) Vickie Washburn & family,
Val Wiekel & Family and
Rhonda Pearson & Family
Dan Washburn (husband) Vickie Washburn
Tracy Ann Wurster (daughter) and Denny and Donna Wurster
Don & Virginia Lawrenson (Donna's parents)
Don & Marilyn Prall (Pam's parents) Randy, Pam, Kelsey and
Ashley Wurster
Bruce Yockey (husband) Carolyn Yockey
Loved Ones Gone Home Carolyn Yockey
TLC
JANUARY 26TH
Noon—2:00pm
Delicious soup, bread and desserts.
Free will offering to help toward TLC
events.
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12 pm SALT
7pm
7:30 pm
7:30 pm
NOTICE:
Items for the Bulletins need
to be in by Wednesday morn-
ing of each week.
Items for the Wings should be
to Judy by the 23rd of the
month.
12 pm SALT
1 pm Overeaters Anonymous
1 pm Overeaters Anonymous
2 pm Prep 5 pm Serve
7pm
7pm
2 pm Pastor @ Northern Hills
4:30 pm Quilting
7:30 pm
5:30 Choir
6:30 Praise Band
12 pm SALT
Just for Kix dance classes 4:30-
9:00 pm
6:00 pm Girl Scouts
1 pm Overeaters Anonymous
4:30 pm Quilting
Just for Kix dance classes
4:30-9:00 pm
5:30 Choir
6:30 Praise Band
7:30 pm
6:00 Admin Council
7pm
5:30 Choir
6:30 Praise Band
7:30 pm
1 pm Overeaters Anonymous
Just for Kix dance classes
4:30-9:00 pm
Just for Kix dance classes
4:30-9:00 pm
4:45 TOPS
4:45 TOPS
4:45 TOPS
4:45 TOPS
4:45 TOPS 27.
6:00 God and My
Girlfriends
9:00 Worship 10:00 Fellowship 10:00 Sunday School 10:00 Confirmation Class 11:00 Worship 6:30 TLC
9:00 Worship 10:00 Fellowship 10:00 Confirmation Class 11:00 Worship 6:30 TLC
9:00 Worship 10:00 Fellowship 10:00 Confirmation Class 11:00 Worship Noon—2 pm TLC Souper Bowl
9:00 Worship 10:00 Fellowship 10:00 Confirmation Class 11:00 Worship 6:30 TLC
6:00 pm Girl Scouts
12 pm SALT
5:30 Choir
6:30 Praise Band
6:00 pm Grief Share
6:00 pm Grief Share
6:00 pm Grief Share
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6:00 pm Eve Circle at
Shelly Hunt’s residence
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