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January 2025 Newsletter
Whatâ€™s
Inside:
Pastorâ€™s Note
Ministry
Highlights
UMM & UWF
Missions
Christmas
Calendar &
More!
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As we step into a new year, we are reminded that the
journey of faith is one of continual discovery. In this season
of Epiphany, we have a unique opportunity to deepen our
spiritual reflection through the tradition of Star Words, a
meaningful prayer practice that connects us to the guiding
light of God.
What Are Star Words?
Rooted in the story of the Magi who followed a star to find Jesus, Star
Wordsâ€”or "star gifts"â€”are intention words chosen to guide individuals
throughout the year. These words are meant to serve as a focal point for
prayer, reflection, and spiritual growth.
The process is simple but profound. Each participant draws a word, trusting
that it is the word God intends for them. The practice is one of receiving
rather than choosing, reminding us to release our desire for control and
embrace the presence of God in our lives.
We invite you to join us for our Epiphany service on Sunday, January 5th,
where we will explore the story of the Magi and the light of Christ in our
lives. During the service, you will have the chance to receive your Star
Word and begin this journey of intention for 2025.
If you are not able to
make and would like a star word, reach out, and I will get on to you.
Let this practice be a reminder that, like the Magi, we are called to follow
the light wherever it leads us. May your Star Word guide you in discovering
Godâ€™s presence in new and transformative ways this year.
Blessings for a year filled with reflection, growth, and the joy of following
the Light of the World!
In Christ,
Pastor Jana
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This is for all of the women at our
church. We hope you will join.
This is for all of the men at our
church. We hope you will join.
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Mission Recap from the Year
Written By: Carrie Miller
2024 was another great year for missions at Wesley. With our main focus yet again,
on combating food insecurity in our community. We continued working in
tandem with Cavanaugh UMC to supply weekend backpack bags throughout the
school year for Carnall, Cavanaugh, Beard, and Ballman Elementary Schools. We are
currently supplying 244 bags a month between the 4 schools.
This summer we wrapped up our 7th year of our Farmer's Market Ministry delivering
donated, fresh produce to 13 blessing boxes around Fort Smith. The people in our
community who utilize the blessing boxes for food are incredibly grateful for this
ministry and love that they are provided fresh produce.
In November we completed our 4th year of supplying Thanksgiving Meal Kits to
families who receive weekend backpack bags. Over the 4 years we have given 73
meal kits to food insecure families. This year each family was given 4 cans of corn, 3
cans of green beans, 2 cans of cranberry sauce, 2 packages of mashed potatoes, 2
boxes of stuffing, 2 packages of gravy, a loaf of bread or rolls, a dessert, and a
Walmart gift card worth $15 to help purchase the meat or food items of their choice.
What a wonderful gift for each of those families.
Each month we also gathered change jars, with the money donated going to a
different organization or mission need, each month. We gathered over $1700 this
past year in change jars. We are truly making change in our community.
Wesley also gathered supplies for UMCOR emergency kits for our Ingathering
mission. We gathered enough supplies to provide 65 kits!
Thank you to everyone who donated their time to bagging backpack bags, sort and
deliver produce, donated food, donated emergency kit supplies, and/or monetary
donations to support these wonderful missions. None of this would have been
possible without your help. Way to go Wesley!!
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Worship Scriptures
Matthew 2:1-12
Jan. 5
Jan. 12 Luke 3:15-17, 21-22
Jan. 19 John 2:1-11
Jan. 26 Matthew 25:14-30
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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
Dec. 1
Dec. 8
Dec. 22
Dec. 24
Dec. 29
Gifts:
Date
Dec. 1
Dec. 8
Dec. 15
Dec. 22
Dec. 29
Sanctuary Online Total
28
30
28
35
25
78
68
66
70
General Missions
$2,641
$1,735
$5,025
$8,160
$763
$112
Service:
Worship: 9:30
Sunday school 10:30
Mission: Farmerâ€™s Market
Ministry, Thanksgiving Meals,
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.
28
108
96
101
95
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