׉?ׁB!בCטHHu׉׉ 7cassandra://Cy4RReux-zl6r15OYH-mwbhTAk0oeXBdmRbxdeI4s0k4X`$t׉ 7cassandra://RIe0CioHGbS_NQi3T15j_dBMz8EWn3sbIQS4cWNXK70h`׉ 7cassandra://krqkKeNnocei3cBHw6eDQoC1M03NFCuRdL2rqZtJvcc&`h)$ƼטHu׈O'׈Eh)$Ƽ׉EHoly Humor Sunday Wesley United Methodist Church May 2025 Newsletter What’s Inside: Pastor’s Note Ministry Highlights UMM & UWF Missions Christmas Calendar & More! ׉ 7cassandra://krqkKeNnocei3cBHw6eDQoC1M03NFCuRdL2rqZtJvcc&`h)$Ƽh)$ƼבCטHu׉׉ 7cassandra://P6ICS-EL-pWssEfWYvGCmyr6R9-ZNfTIgi_iRIrIxnc:`$t׉ 7cassandra://EohDj_QIl4ZaBdK102d6cyDAq3jr6ul9_3OSLNpli-QsY`׉ 7cassandra://AAJX3l1ZH9EKByxqXv_0adto7FPOtVK-_bdtjSQwYyI 4`h)$ƼטHHu׉׉ 7cassandra://Ie2oxTq3elydGD0Jc1DFECaozjXo5fSOmPwTAcq8P1Mc`$t׉ 7cassandra://hlNLJN_gSNbqVgfyFe7NHzxSbIcrKVjYzZAq53QOzwo͏H`׉ 7cassandra://EapS-8YObDGWfhTeGWa50WQr9vPMO1rLXaWOWlmVqpk5`h)$Ƽ׉EENote from Pastor Jana Dear Church Family, Have you ever heard someone say, “Everything happens for a reason,” or “God won’t give you more than you can handle”? These phrases are often spoken with good intentions. They sound comforting, and in some ways they feel spiritually reassuring. But what if they’re not entirely true? Starting May 4th, we are diving into a thought-provoking and spiritually enriching sermon series based on Adam Hamilton’s book Half Truths: God Helps Those Who Help Themselves and Other Things the Bible Doesn’t Say. Each week, we will explore one of these familiar sayings, unpacking what Scripture actually teaches and how a deeper understanding can transform our faith and relationships. Here are the topics we'll cover: Week 1: Everything Happens for a Reason Week 2: God Helps Those Who Help Themselves Week 3: God Won’t Give You More Than You Can Handle Week 4: God Said It, I Believe It, That Settles It Week 5: Love the Sinner, Hate the Sin This series invites us to think critically, reflect biblically, and grow spiritually. It reminds us that while these sayings may contain a grain of truth, they often miss the fullness of the Gospel message. Together, we will discover how God's grace, love, and call to compassion move us beyond cliché toward a more authentic faith. In Christ, Pastor Jana ׉ 7cassandra://AAJX3l1ZH9EKByxqXv_0adto7FPOtVK-_bdtjSQwYyI 4`h)$Ƽ׉EEaster Sunday ׉ 7cassandra://EapS-8YObDGWfhTeGWa50WQr9vPMO1rLXaWOWlmVqpk5`h)$Ƽh)$ƼבCטHu׉׉ 7cassandra://eiDSvGbGL5QAItX3B6XCGMsDkUXwbK2Euim68rUjaQk`$t׉ 7cassandra://2gBVHfhdSGOln_Z-LQYj1TJjFSs7i82KhQqGxh0cvrw͎v`׉ 7cassandra://R-pTHZX3vQAgsvMe38rrGQdPk3AVJDElEnpYkK92nlw0@`h)$ƼטHHu׉׉ 7cassandra://0WcHhW5zPASvAbdhzkjCBn6huTVhX4ZB9qr0ObhXjdA[c`$t׉ 7cassandra://QomBZ7-roJCVGjukiUwPJLVib-wTOAPftvg_OCZqY5E͛`׉ 7cassandra://xeo6uPiaCfA8H6LRg3_Ay6gf_4TpJgI6VTnJWq1RMh832`h)$Ƽ׉E]UWF & UMM New plaque in the fellowship hall and was presented on April 27th. United Women in Faith meeting to learn about a wonderful care project being developed in our area in honor of Chad Colley. This new Care House will serve as a residence and resource for individuals in need of a safe, supportive place to stay while receiving hospice care. ׉ 7cassandra://R-pTHZX3vQAgsvMe38rrGQdPk3AVJDElEnpYkK92nlw0@`h)$Ƽ׉EWorship Scriptures, Birthdays May Praise Songs May 4 Battle Belongs Breathe May 11 Living Water All the Poor and Powerless May 25 Living Hope Holiness (Is What I Long For) Worship Scriptures May 4 Deuteronomy 30:19-20a May 11 Psalm 10:14,27-28; Psalm 18:6, 16; Psalm 121:1-2 May 18 1 Corinthians 10:13; Psalm 46:1-12 May 25 Deuteronomy 23:12-14 Listen Along with Our Worship Playlist Stay connected to the songs we're singing in worship all month long! Use the Spotify code below to access our curated playlist anytime on your phone or tablet. How to Scan the Spotify Code 1. Open the Spotify app (free to download if you don’t have it). 2. Tap the Search icon ( ) at the bottom of the screen. 3. Tap the camera icon in the search bar. 4. Point your camera at the code below to scan it. 5. Spotify will open the playlist— just press Play and enjoy! Tip: If you’ve saved the code as a photo, you can tap “Select from Photos” instead. Let us know if we missed your birthday or you have corrections. ׉ 7cassandra://xeo6uPiaCfA8H6LRg3_Ay6gf_4TpJgI6VTnJWq1RMh832`h)$Ƽh)$ƼבCטHu׉׉ 7cassandra://EteV1zUZDU_ouevQ3qvQoAhXDOXiktMDJyHxAsgdjik`$t׉ 7cassandra://5kmtPbEjwl6mch5VZquFGuReZJjeGBr-pLxSNr3hcIIͣ`׉ 7cassandra://nQAL2zdx-99BkeNBiyGYbtolrSYt77jLb6_FdHwuZfE.`h)$ƼטHHu׉׉ 7cassandra://j8m9aYzX-vhEbWRULseQje7Yt1mJvIgvEiZ_9LD8gg4P`$t׉ 7cassandra://cJ3ysXrx5yQ0sv4qvA80cHrKuFN2ESTP1fJVVIbdQrkͩ`׉ 7cassandra://v-Cd_7034tLN_Uu1Zwftg2hWVPwXajDREeh0H_zUJEg5`h)$Ƽ׉ETrustee Update Maya Project: We are excited to invite you to join us for the HistoryMakers’ Closing Ceremony & Celebration on Saturday, May 10th, from 1:00 - 3:00 PM at Wesley United Methodist Church. We’ve had the honor of hosting this incredible group of scholars, mentors, and community partners as they’ve worked toward their goal of empowerment and education. Now, it’s time to come together to celebrate their accomplishments! Please join us as we mark this special occasion, show our support, and express our gratitude to all those who made this journey possible. We hope to see you there! Trustee Update: Spring flowers have been set out, the azaleas are blooming, grass is green, the shrubs and trees are leafed out and our campus is beautiful. And you can rest assured that Mildred and Kim , our custodians have our buildings pristine clean. They are spending about 3 times more hours each week cleaning than the previous custodian. Our proposals for replacing all light bulbs with LED energy saving bulbs and incentive from OG&E will be available to present to One Council soon for consideration to save energy and cost. The key board [small piano] has been moved from the sanctuary to the fellowship hall so it can be utilized on occasions for events. 30 new padded metal chairs have been purchased for Blanche and Suzanne's Sunday School classrooms at no cost to the church. On the trustees wish list is that we can replace the 25-28 year old chairs in the Fellowship Hall with new padded ones in the future. ׉ 7cassandra://nQAL2zdx-99BkeNBiyGYbtolrSYt77jLb6_FdHwuZfE.`h)$Ƽ׉E@Holy Humor and Snack Bags That’s a wrap! We packed on April 27th and packed enough bags to finish the school year up. Each bag contains 2 breakfast meals, 3 meals and snacks. That means we roughly handed out 1,800 bags to 4 elementary schools in the school year. Which means about 9,000 meals were served plus snacks! ׉ 7cassandra://v-Cd_7034tLN_Uu1Zwftg2hWVPwXajDREeh0H_zUJEg5`h)$Ƽh)$ƼבCטHu׉׉ 7cassandra://WcRBOhFhoyhW9NfqXIYTwM0nvE1Zdc-GYV7HYYddJ0Y`$t׉ 7cassandra://5fc9JJDFioUtpFmuqLubZx3EjDTgZ53PmsrRxINKjHk͝`׉ 7cassandra://mm_w2SEqjhcCRrWc_jkXYn9Kv0QMWnNuSRy3dYB-T-0.`h)$Ƽ׉EApril 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 April 6 Sanctuary Online Total 30 — April 13 31 April 17 28 April 20 42 April 27 32 Gifts: Date 30 129 160 75 103 117 159 87 119 General Missions April 6 $2,089 $270 April 13 $1,006 April 20 $1,400 April 27 Service: Worship: 9:30 Sunday school 10:30 Mission: Farmer’s Market Ministry, Thanksgiving Meals, blessing box and more. Witness: We all have gifts to share and we are all ministers. May we go out into the world to share our love of Christ. Go forth as a witness serving Jesus and Loving Neighbors. ׉ 7cassandra://mm_w2SEqjhcCRrWc_jkXYn9Kv0QMWnNuSRy3dYB-T-0.`h)$Ƽ׈Eh)$Ƽh)$Ƽ,May 2025 Newsletterh(O'7