׉?ׁB!בCטHHu׉׉ 7cassandra://IYqHqY8AndSVhbqVFO8pJIVogDwRT1_6WgnF6cciz3A}!`$t׉ 7cassandra://hAkY7eY39aGFxbcHFJp5NoD-RD1S8dnd8pkkhRdwdxQU`׉ 7cassandra://de4lV-P16OWvyNsrkuKZBIxtq4ap9SExTsZoivfgfTs!`i?d3v(iYטHu׈m[׈Ei?d3v(iO׉EWesley United Methodist Church February 2026 Newsletter What’s Inside: Pastor’s Note Dinner Church UMM & UWF Missions Trustees Upcoming Events ׉ 7cassandra://de4lV-P16OWvyNsrkuKZBIxtq4ap9SExTsZoivfgfTs!`i?d3v(iPi?d3v(iOבCטHu׉׉ 7cassandra://VsrPkhvPE1u_Shh3L5rUnt3f_Ph-HgktRjZdcIsRpyQ`$t׉ 7cassandra://t3LPeBnZsUi_siTEOzzPSteCoTxd6s-DogtOnBme6DQͤ,`׉ 7cassandra://Wl78hAtbbeilxF5FHJPixprE87UjTOu_BpfCbvZaHYU-`i@d3v(i\טHHu׉׉ 7cassandra://kywPB6e4YgOuht18xWIOzFJsxp3-JXkD-AVCSoPAQ5c`$t׉ 7cassandra://pJXzmyb-MxJkSQJqeQmUFFWrX7XudQMf26DPeAHm2tgv`׉ 7cassandra://tFT0621ZhuGwQpqej7Qyy42UKBW4-OOuz6XWfJEF2BY-`i@d3v(i]׉ENote from Pastor Jana It’s hard to believe that January is already coming to a close—and with it, the new year has brought more ice than most of us were hoping for. Between frozen roads, delayed plans, and gray skies, many of us have been feeling the weight of winter. It’s been cold, messy, and uncertain. And somehow, it all seems to echo the season that’s coming next. Lent begins this month, and our theme at Wesley is Wilderness. The wilderness is a place of uncertainty—of testing, wandering, and waiting. Scripture tells us that after Jesus was baptized, the Spirit led him into the wilderness, where he fasted and prayed for forty days. It wasn’t a place of comfort, but it was a place of clarity. It was there that Jesus leaned fully on God’s word, God's presence, and God's strength. Lent offers us a similar invitation: to step away from the noise and clutter of everyday life and listen for the still, small voice that speaks in the silence. It’s a time to reexamine our hearts, our habits, and our hopes. Whether we take something on or give something up, the wilderness of Lent can become a sacred space where transformation begins. We will mark the beginning of this season together on Ash Wednesday, February 18 at 6:00 p.m. at Wesley UMC. This solemn and meaningful service includes scripture, prayer, music, and the imposition of ashes—a reminder of our humanity, our dependence on God, and the grace that sustains us even in the dust. If the start of this year has already felt like a wilderness to you, you're not alone. The beauty of Lent is that we don’t walk through it by ourselves. As a church family, we journey together—through wilderness and toward the hope of resurrection. Come as you are. Come with your questions, your weariness, your longing, and your faith. There is room for all of it, and all of you. Let this Lent be a season of sacred wandering, honest reflection, and growing trust in the God who meets us—always—even in the wilderness. 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We packed 250 bags that will go to 50 elementary kids for the next 5 weeks. Thank you for responding to this call to feed hungry children in our community! ׉ 7cassandra://UwEuMvVEodAfdXdz2Tdx5OFqZ_UMDSxxy5VqZkUIw2Y/{`i?d3v(iU׉EWorship Scriptures & Praise Songs, Birthdays February Praise Songs 2/8 - House of the Lord I Will Rise 2/15 - Goodness of God 2/22 - Battle Belongs Meet Me in the Valley Listen Along with Our Worship Playlist Stay connected to the songs we're singing in worship all month long! Use the Spotify code above to access our curated playlist anytime on your phone or tablet. Worship Scriptures Feb. 8 Matthew 5:13-20 Feb. 15 Guest Preacher Feb. 18 Matthew 6:1-6; 16-21 Feb. 22 Matthew 4:1-11 The Farmer’s Market is putting in solar panels in the parking lot that will help generate energy but also offer shade to their vendors and when we pick up produce! ׉ 7cassandra://MSqmPnsDOD0ZMr2hBrunpoCQSu6PjuG1azSxGJjqVKA/;`i?d3v(iVi?d3v(iUבCטHu׉׉ 7cassandra://r3gnJDyrdpZiMU-Tk3lyLNN842Ampfrjt58q9m-qL6gb`$t׉ 7cassandra://b4LhiqXlMIJv5bPJhCxErL1_sZKzGLurLloVRZ65Yq0͈(`׉ 7cassandra://kqUEVEvmNIaKeWbudf0P1f3_Lyu1PN2JkljI9IycHwY,`i@d3v(if׉EFebruary Calendar and Living Out our Membership Vows Prayers: Let us know how we can be praying for you. We have a prayer list that is sent out and on the bulletin. Presence: Worship Date Jan. 4 Jan. 11 Jan. 18 Jan. 25 Gifts: Date Sanctuary Online Total 28 40 32 113 141 84 124 106 138 180 180 Jan. 4 $2,605 General Missions $100 Jan. 11 $1,520 Jan. 18 $935 Service: Worship: 9:30 Sunday school 10:30 Mission: Farmer’s Market Ministry, blessing box and more. Witness: We all have gifts to share and we are all ministers. May we go out into the world to share our love of Christ. Go forth as a witness serving Jesus and Loving Neighbors. ׉ 7cassandra://kqUEVEvmNIaKeWbudf0P1f3_Lyu1PN2JkljI9IycHwY,`i?d3v(iW׈Ei?d3v(iXi?d3v(iW,February 2026 Newsletteri=m[ Q