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Wesley United Methodist Church 40 West Main Street, Strasburg PA 17579
Church email address: [email protected] Web: www.wesleychurch.us
717.687.6392
Volume 10, Issue 8
WESLEY MESSENGER
August 2018
Worship Schedule
Worship
1
3
Pastor’s Ponderings 2
Friends at Home
Lifetree Café 4
Upcoming Events 3, 5
Missions 5
Inside This Issue:
O u r M i s s i o n : W O R S H I P G O D ; S E RV E G O D ; W I T N E S S f o r G O D ;
b y t h e P O W E R o f G O D t h r o u g h t h e H O LY S P I R I T.
Worship Schedule
8:45 am Blended Worship
Following Holy Grounds Fellowship
10:15 am Sunday School
Office Hours:
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday
Office Phone: 717.687.6392
Rev. David Ryan - Pastor
Kim Badman - Organist/ Choir Director
Holly Miller - Secretary
Sunday, August 5 — Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
Build one another up in love
Ephesians 4:1-16
Sunday, August 12 — Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
Live in love
Ephesians 4:25-5:2
Sunday, August 19— Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
Give thanks in love
Ephesians 5:15-20
Sunday, August 26 — Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Move in love
Ephesians 6:10-20
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Pastor’s Ponderings …
Greetings! First off, my wife and I would like to thank you for the wonderful welcome you
have given us here at Wesley UMC. It has truly been a blessing and we are very, very happy
to be here.
God’s love is transforming. In 2 Corinthians 3:18, Paul wrote: “And we all, with unveiled
face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one
degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.” Loving God and
loving one another are at the very core of what it means to be and to live as a Christian, so it is
good to learn everything we can about that.
In August we will explore that topic in a four-part sermon series. Paul had a lot to say about
love and we will draw from his writings as we go through the series. Here are the topics of
each week’s segment and the Scripture passage associated with it:
August 5 Build one another up in love Ephesians 4:1-16
August 12 Live in love Ephesians 4:25-5:2
August 19 Give thanks in love Ephesians 5:15-20
August 26 Move in love Ephesians 6:10-20
Truly amazing things also happen when the Holy Spirit indwells us. Galatians 5:22-23 talks
about that: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith-
fulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.”
We have a bounty of good things to look forward to and it is made possible by the grace of
God. Be safe, be well, be loving, be faithful. Know that you are welcome at Wesley United
Methodist Church.
Pastor Dave
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Karen Bender, Chair-Worship
Kim Badman, Organist/Choir Director
Becky Perry, Altar Guild
Stewardship of Attendance
WESLEY Messenger
Deadline for newsletter articles
is the 15th of the month
to insure that
Messengers will be in
mailboxes in the narthex
by the last Sunday of the month.
Thank you!
Date 2018 2017
June 24 47 50
July 1 59 52
July 8 51 48
July 15 59 56
July 22 54 54
DATE BLENDED WORSHIP
August 5 Vicki Henderson
August 12 Roy Rineer
August 19 Karen Bender
August 26 Judy Rineer
AUGUST LAY READER SCHEDULE
wORSHIP
Pastor Dave’s Hours
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays
As needed on Wednesdays !
August Altar Flowers
If you would like to place altar flowers in celebration, in memory of a loved one, or to the glory of God,
please sign up in Epworth.
All Sundays in August are currently open.
Special Music Calendar
August 5 ▪ Justin & Sherri Graybill
August 12 ▪ Lexi & Halston Glick
August 19 ▪ Bill & Donna Pontz
August 26 ▪ Tom Fish
Saturday, August 18 8 a.m.
Hershey Farms
Join Us!
Kindly RSVP to Pete or Barry
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Mim Brendle
35 Prospect Road
Strasburg PA 17579
Mim’s Birthday : March 5, 1919
Robbie Golston 433 South Kinzer Avenue
46 VSA
New Holland, PA 17557
Robbie’s Birthday: October 29
June Good
2001 Harrisburg Pike
Apt B246
Lancaster, PA 17601
June’s Birthday: July 14
Jerre Groff
Oakleaf Manor, Room B20
2101 Wabank Road
Millersville, PA 17551
Jerre’s Birthday: May 29
Eva Kohlmaier
c/o Donna Bitterman
44 Denlinger Avenue
Strasburg, PA 17579
Eva’s Birthday: May 20
Blake E. Nicholson, Jr. 2001 Harrisburg Pike # ML415
Lancaster PA 17601-2641
Phone: (717) 390-4945
Blake’s Birthday: January 10, 1923
Melvin Rosier Happy Birthday, Mel!
The Glen at Willow Valley, Room 531
675 Willow Valley Square
Lancaster PA 17602
Phone: (717) 464-4947
Mel’s Birthday: August 9
John & Evie Sigman
2001 Harrisburg Pike
EW381
Lancaster, PA 17601
John’s Birthday: September 21
Evie’s Birthday: September 12
“You’re welcome just as you are. Your thoughts are welcome; your doubts are welcome.
We’re all in this together. God is here, ready to connect with you in a fresh way.”
Currently on hiatus; plans are to resume in September!
Share some summer pleasures with the whole church family!
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missions Chair - Carol Rice
Lynda Houck
Pennies for Missions
In June, we raised $39.82 through Pennies for Missions. Pick up a soup can on the counter in the Epworth Room.
Then at home, for every meal you eat, place two pennies in your soup can. Pennies collected on last Sunday of the
month support our mission projects.
The Professional Clothing Bank is in need of Volunteers
This is located at Otterbein United Methodist Church at 20 E. Clay St. There is parking in the back and an elevator if
needed. The volunteers sort, display and assist clients with clothing to renter the working world. Hours are Tuesday,
11-1 pm and /or Thursday 1-3pm. Call Correen Russo at 717 394-8412 or [email protected].
Letter Writers Needed for Gretna Glen Campers
Remember that good, old-fashioned way of communicating—writing letters?! Two Gretna Glen campers would love to hear from you! Our church is sponsoring two children at Gretna Glen again this year through Lumina Kid's Night Program. Good attendance, and good behavior are rewarded with a camp scholarship of $100.00 to provide a child a sleeping bag, duffle bag, Bible, towel and flashlight, toiletries, poncho and other gear and a store allowance. We are looking for daily letter writers (sign up sheet in Epworth, along with details. What a great way to share the gospel!
Mission Central Dates:
Next date to go help at Mission Central: Saturday, October 6, 2018.
Coming: Operation Christmas Child - Start collecting shoe boxes over the summer.
Questions on our Mission programs? Direct them to Carol Rice, [email protected].
Red Cross Community Blood Drive
Wesley UMC Fellowship Hall
Friday, August 24 ▪ 1-6 p.m.
MAKE SOMEONE WHOLE AGAIN !
Without A, B, & O, the Red Cross can’t save anybody.
You are the #1 Missing Blood Type they need!
All donors will receive
a $5 Amazon.com Gift Card
as a way to say thank you
during this time of urgent need!
On Your Mark! Get Set!! Go!!!
to the 2nd Annual Indoor Yard Sale
Wesley Church is holding its 2nd An-
nual Indoor Yard Sale on Fri., Aug. 17 from 11
a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sat., Aug. 18, from 8 a.m.
to 1 p.m. Spaces are available to rent for one
day or both days. The price is the same for ei-
ther day: one space $15, two spaces $25. Dona-
tions from church members will be accepted and
must be placed in the pole barn by August 5.
Call 717-371-8753 to rent a space or for more
information. We would also like to serve food,
but need help to do so. If
you are able to help, please
contact Kay by July 31!
