׉?ׁB!בCטHHu׉׉ 7cassandra://-wtXtz2x9-4WhIPDetWJxdZIp5LUIuuRQI2DqDF1LCcd`$t׉ 7cassandra://VA0aA2cBqVg22eth-0sVuVwyxKpi67Ff8CEzvoVc_q4~`׉ 7cassandra://gvfcxDvLO4M7BglRV5bHxlqCtkF3LQPjTImh1X9Yp5Q-E`hNnb &UטHu׈];׈EhNnb &K׉EWesley United Methodist Church September 2025 Newsletter What’s Inside: Pastor’s Note Ministry Highlights UMM & UWF Missions FM Ministry Upcoming Events ׉ 7cassandra://gvfcxDvLO4M7BglRV5bHxlqCtkF3LQPjTImh1X9Yp5Q-E`hNnb &LhNnb &KבCטHu׉׉ 7cassandra://CRJ3NyeDpZ8YKhB7J8MeSMXQ-gMlpprDD5q00R4xWdk`$t׉ 7cassandra://8QQbkjdJVTYUbueG1AJoKoZrx6fMpyhjMoQ56YdZNHM͵B`׉ 7cassandra://OOChrDukCAsqKWBmKk_wcBmB238ZXLJ-iPw5WtldBnE3R`hNnb &XטHHu׉׉ 7cassandra://-VaPJFygajuYcoV1WBaz7QpbTrWyIIbgvSgd4vMNUHA @`$t׉ 7cassandra://oFabqo_MxzsPxHBheeenCkYJtwQTDbXfcV2fY6J8a6A͞`׉ 7cassandra://0ggNqf4ZhZlZNcC7YiNGMvj4QS0e2cC-IKjrhTFw7Po4(`hNnb &Y׉ENote from Pastor Jana During my recent Wesley heritage pilgrimage, one word kept coming up again and again: revival. We heard it in prayers, in conversations, in the stories of John Wesley and his family. Wesley longed for a revival of faith that would not only change hearts but also transform communities. But what does revival look like for us today? In our hearts, revival begins with a fresh openness to God. It’s not about louder prayers or busier schedules—it’s about allowing God’s Spirit to breathe new life into us. Revival can be as simple as finding joy in prayer again, noticing God’s presence in the ordinary, or rediscovering the grace that first drew us close to Christ. In our community, revival looks like love in action. When we serve our neighbors, welcome the stranger, and extend grace to those who feel left out, we embody the same Spirit that fueled the Methodist movement centuries ago. Revival is not just personal—it is communal. It spreads when the fire of God’s love in one heart ignites compassion and justice in others. And revival is not something we pursue alone. We experience it best when we walk together. When we gather for worship, study, prayer, or fellowship, we remind one another of God’s presence. When we link arms in service—feeding the hungry, comforting the grieving, encouraging the weary—we are living proof that revival is possible here and now. As we step into this new season of ministry, I invite us to hold this word close: revival. May God renew our hearts, our church, and our city so that we, like Wesley, can be part of a movement that shares Christ’s love with the world. Pastor Jana Group photo at the location of John Wesley’s heart strangely warmed at Aldersgate. ׉ 7cassandra://OOChrDukCAsqKWBmKk_wcBmB238ZXLJ-iPw5WtldBnE3R`hNnb &M׉EMissions: Farmer’s Market and Mission Opportunity On August 30, Peggy and Billy Higgins, Steve and Trefana Christian, Shirley Freeman, and Jana and Charlie Green delivered lunches to the vendors at the Farmer’s Market as a token of gratitude for their generosity this summer. The vendors donated an incredible 1,500 pounds of produce! Thank you to everyone who has helped make this ministry possible throughout the season. ׉ 7cassandra://0ggNqf4ZhZlZNcC7YiNGMvj4QS0e2cC-IKjrhTFw7Po4(`hNnb &NhNnb &MבCטHu׉׉ 7cassandra://z0dkyHODTZH7TPBT1W64RZJxQ147r0eUGL5xjwBvLbU`$t׉ 7cassandra://BgEb8X9Ni9DKUbE6R9YqpjCkjCyP3XHaBjwy5qq1ZL8ͤ`׉ 7cassandra://QJ4ZTJ0JNmt5muCrJXVQ3vVEvIR_87Sp9hFMBUCyqo41`hNnb &\טHHu׉׉ 7cassandra://cEZeY3Eihu5CKNSlj18yCXZuVOZS4G0xxvJvuOI7adE{``$t׉ 7cassandra://wJ6xdMWxmvuK7MU6WC3OxM9S9JwUQOFzmCLBNfDVYUEͮ2`׉ 7cassandra://IuSFI7-k0AJol0s8w3gZLVUbLZ72lIN5H8ePkX1X1_Q0`hNob &]׉EUWF, UMM , and Trustees The UWiF meeting is open to all women who would like to participate. We invite you to join us for fellowship, conversation, and shared purpose. The Men’s Breakfast is open to all men who would like to participate. We’d love to have you join us! ׉ 7cassandra://QJ4ZTJ0JNmt5muCrJXVQ3vVEvIR_87Sp9hFMBUCyqo41`hNnb &O׉E%Dinner Church THIS MONTH!!!! Hooray! ׉ 7cassandra://IuSFI7-k0AJol0s8w3gZLVUbLZ72lIN5H8ePkX1X1_Q0`hNnb &PhNnb &OבCטHu׉׉ 7cassandra://3HuHp6nPd1luuN1y2dIIlO4IkPOdU6cbXNWTXdn_lSw`$t׉ 7cassandra://_xoNRaCo0bhYIYiekwp8seOrJjOQodqTyFHlw39Ve8wͶ`׉ 7cassandra://kBV_1f1Wc3MBp75QIZ4RsiQ9ZHYmwb1zt6mel1ic-5A3Y`hNob &_טHHu׉׉ 7cassandra://ciXMQNMnlsPtahQyeKHkD8cqcb6a87WrbRnqSuYYjz4`$t׉ 7cassandra://x9YUdqMoPkZ9PwbwAZbqMShxVbnujBYqNA8IHfDlGeYͅi`׉ 7cassandra://r19fFIGLLnkO-htYPm-qTyi6z2so1TsW9ulWvKrjCLk+`hNob &`׉E-Upcoming Sermon Series A New Sermon Series Beginning in September This September, we begin a new sermon series called Revival: Wesley Heritage Pilgrimage, inspired by my recent journey through England tracing the steps of John Wesley and his family. We visited Epworth, Oxford, Bristol, and London—places where the Methodist revival first took root. Over the coming weeks, we’ll explore: • Wesley’s Family Roots • The Fire of Oxford • The Preaching on the Streets • The Grace That Transforms • Revival for Today I invite you to join us for this series with open hearts and expectant spirits. My hope is that as we remember Wesley’s story, God will stir up renewal in us. Just as the Methodist revival spread across England and America, may God’s Spirit bring revival here—in our church, our families, and our city. Come ready to learn, to pray, and to be inspired. Revival begins with us. Fall Bible Study: A Refresher on Being United Methodist This fall, our Bible study will take us back to the basics of what it means to be United Methodist. Using F. Belton Joyner Jr.’s book Being United Methodist in the Bible Belt, we’ll explore our core beliefs—grace, Scripture, the Wesleyan way of discipleship—and how they shape our daily lives. Living in the Bible Belt means we often hear faith expressed in language or traditions that may sound different from our own. This study will give us fresh tools and a common vocabulary to talk about our Methodist identity with clarity and confidence. Whether you’ve been Methodist your whole life or are just beginning to learn, this will be a helpful and encouraging journey. Come ready to ask questions, share experiences, and deepen your understanding of our Wesleyan heritage. You can buy a book online or talk to Jana. Beginning September 10th Cavanaugh 12:00 ׉ 7cassandra://kBV_1f1Wc3MBp75QIZ4RsiQ9ZHYmwb1zt6mel1ic-5A3Y`hNnb &Q׉EhWorship Scriptures & Praise Songs, Birthdays September Praise Songs 9.7 How He Loves 9.14 Holy is the Lord I Will Rise 9.21 Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) This I Believe (The Creed) 9.28 This is Amazing Grace Grace Flows Down 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 Sept. 7 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Sept. 14 1 Peter 1:13-16 Sept. 21 Romans 4:3-5; 5:1-2a Sept. 28 Ephesians 2:8-10 Let us know if we missed your birthday or you have corrections. ׉ 7cassandra://r19fFIGLLnkO-htYPm-qTyi6z2so1TsW9ulWvKrjCLk+`hNnb &RhNnb &QבCטHu׉׉ 7cassandra://7AKeAD4QWiiti-jiqK34UJr2HmvZPSxW14XE_JweLgAʒ`$t׉ 7cassandra://jMjqlfabBDg3tvLwncyvG6voAncuOqgpKT5uQR5TwRM͐`׉ 7cassandra://1615if2ziWUwlpaGQ89yP4V7G2gU2v6AEf7GMyQDLYM.`hNob &c׉ESeptember 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 Aug. 3 30 Aug. 10 38 Aug. 17 34 Aug. 24 32 Aug. 31 37 Gifts: Date Sanctuary Online Total 111 142 109 147 105 139 100 132 101 138 Aug. 3 $1,680 General Missions $203 Aug. 10 $2,646 Aug. 17 $2,040 Aug. 24 $792 Aug. 31 $1,810 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://1615if2ziWUwlpaGQ89yP4V7G2gU2v6AEf7GMyQDLYM.`hNnb &S׈EhNnb &ThNnb &S,September 2025 NewsletterhNl];)