October 7, 2021

A WEEKLY PUBLICATION OF WESLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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Sunday Worship Schedule

8:00am Traditional Worship

(Sanctuary)

9:00am Contemporary Worship (Praise Center )*

10:30am Traditional Worship

(Sanctuary)*

* these services are live streamed and can be viewed on our Facebook Page and our

YouTube Channel.

YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/

WesleyUMCBeaumont

Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/

WesleyUMCBmt

Use the link below to view past sermons

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgzhJJfVFM3OhyujuKkdBhg

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OUR FAITHFULNESS

Attendance October 3, 2021

Sunday School

9:00am Children 18

9:00am Adults 57

10:30am Children 30

10:30am Adults 24

Sunday Worship

8:00 Worship 34

9:00am Worship 98

10:30am Worship 117

Live Stream

9:00am Worship 24

10:30am Worship 11

Wednesday

ONE Students 55

ALUMINUM CANS You can bring your aluminum cans for recycling and put them in the container near the Folsom entrance. Money is used for Methodist Men’s group projects and local missions.

Sunday, October 31 During Sunday School

9:00am & 10:30am

Invite a friend and join us for a

Halloween celebration.

You are encouraged to wear your costume to Sunday School and get ready to celebrate.

Financial News: October 3, 2021

2021 Church Income Budget $1,377,000

Needed for One Week $26,481

Received thru 10/03/21 for Church Budget $29,315

Needed Income YTD $1,059,231

Received Income YTD $898,040

Difference -$161,190

Non-Budgeted Gifts Received

Memorials - All Funds $100

Missions $135

Soc. Of St. Stephen $607

FROM THE PASTOR

"They will ridicule him, spit on him, torture him, and kill him.

After three days, he will rise up.” Mark 10:34

On the road to Jerusalem, Jesus predicts his own death and resurrection three times. (Mark 8:30, 9:30, 10:30.) Jesus is walking with his disciples and trying to teach them and prepare them for what is to come. And with one exception they entirely dismiss his words. They don't ask about it, they don't laugh it off. In the first prediction, Peter tries to correct Jesus and Jesus has to end up correcting Peter. It's almost comical, but again, there was no request for clarification. Nobody thought to ask what it meant that he would rise 3 days later. Instead, after each prediction, the disciples end up bickering with each other over who's the greatest or who can sit by Jesus in glory. They try to play favorites with the Son of God. They are distracted by trivial debate instead of focused on Christ. Have you ever not listened to God speaking in your life? Have you ever ignored God, because life was busy or you were otherwise engaged? Have you ever looked back and seen that God placed opportunities or clues for you to be more prepared for a particular time in your life? A couple weeks after Christ says these words, he will have gone to the cross and left an empty tomb. The disciples will wonder why. The women will leave the empty tomb scared. There will be confusion, fear, and doubt. There didn't have to be. There doesn't have to be now. Listen when God is calling. When God calls, new life is born. When God calls, there is resurrection. Grace & Peace,

Matt Cecil

Associate Pastor

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THIS WEEK AT WESLEY

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

October 10 Jacob Cody

October 11 Collin Ayers Stacy Dolan

Christine Haynes Charlotte Holland

October 12

John Hughes Bryon Korry Paul Tullos

October 13

Denise DeSoto Tommy Welch

October 14

Sara Gazaway David Malloch

Landon McLeod Jeremy Russell

October 15

Isabella Araiza Frances Huebel

Mason Marchand James Tindall

October 16 Stan Baker

Debbie Canant Mark Dubois

CALENDAR Sunday, October 10 8:00am Traditional Worship (Sanctuary) 9:00am Contemporary Worship* (Praise Center) Sunday School 10:30am Traditional Worship (Sanctuary) 12:00pm-8:00pm Pumpkin Patch Open 4:00pm Christmas Musical Rehearsal (Praise Center) 6:00pm ONE Students: Sunday Night Live (Youth Center)

* this service is online and in person.

Monday, October 11 9:00am-1:45pm Wesley Day School 4:00pm-8:00pm Pumpkin Patch Open

Tuesday, October 12 9:00am Community Garden Work Day 9:00am-1:45pm Wesley Day School 4:00pm-8:00pm Pumpkin Patch Open

Wednesday, October 13 9:00am-1:45pm Wesley Day School 4:00pm-8:00pm Pumpkin Patch Open 5:30pm Handbell Rehearsal (Choir Room)

6:00pm Wednesday Night Bible Study ONE Students: Midweek Worship (Youth Center) 6:30pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room)

Thursday, October 14 9:00am-1:45pm Wesley Day School 12:00pm Heart Sisters Bible Study (Parlor)

4:00pm-8:00pm Pumpkin Patch Open

Friday, October 15 4:00pm-8:00pm Pumpkin Patch Open

Saturday, October 16 10:00am-8:00pm Pumpkin Patch Open

UPCOMING EVENTS October 8-31 Pumpkin Patch October 31 Candy-palooza

Certified Servant Ministry Teacher: Rev. Matt Cecil Location: Rm. 106 Take the next step in your Servant Leader training. Maybe you want to start a new ministry. Maybe you are looking for tools to help reach your neigh-bors. Maybe you don't know yet. Be ready for Christ's call with this Fall course.

Marriage Course Teacher: Pastor Rick Location: Rm. 101 Spring, summer, winter, fall. Marriages are perpetu-ally in a state of transition, continually moving from one season to another. The purpose of this book is to describe these recurring seasons of marriage, help you and your spouse identify which season your marriage is in, and show you how to enhance your marriage in all four seasons. 6 Week Study of Gary Chapman’s book with discus-sion and fellowship.

Gospel of Mark Teacher: Connie Kinney Location: Rm. 104 Take a deep dive into the earliest Gospel and see how Christ's work calls us to share the good news with everyone.

Wednesday thru November 17 5:30pm - Dinner 6:00pm - Studies

Route 66 Teacher: Iris Smithey Location: Rm. 105 This study provides a basic introduction to the structure and themes of the Word of God. As students journey through this fast-moving survey, they will discover truths and applications that God placed in each book of the Bible. God's gracious work is clear - from creation to the cross to the consummation of time.

456 (4th,5th, & 6th Graders) Teacher: Taylor Stewart & Adult volunteers Location: Pam’s Place. Nerf guns, ice cream, and Jesus. Not necessarily in that order. Open to all 4th - 6th graders.

Wesley Kids Teachers: Amanda Rice & Christine Haynes Location: Children’s worship room Children’s program offered to all kids age 3-3rd grade.

Nursery Care Children 8 weeks-3years We strive to provide a safe, fun, and loving environment for your child. Our nursery workers are trained in Safe Sanctuary and are all CPR and First Aid Certified.

One Student Ministry (6:30pm-8:15pm) Leader: Jonathan Martin Location: Youth Room and Gym Wednesday Worship. ONE is a worship environment where students can encounter God, connect with community, and hear life-transforming messages. An inviting, high-energy atmosphere embraces young people with the love of Jesus. Feel free to come early for food and fellowship. Open to all 7th-12th graders.

Young Adult Class Teacher: Megan Newsom Location: Rm. 103 The Young Adult class will be participating in a study of

Moses.

Wesley UMC 3810 Major Dr

Beaumont, TX 77713 (409)892-7733

www.wesleyumc.com

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NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW

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NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW

OPEN DAILY

October 8-31, 2021

Hours of Operation Monday– Friday (4pm-8pm)

Saturday (9am-8pm) Sunday (12pm-8pm)

If you would like to volunteer for one of these events or in the Pumpkin Patch during regular operating hours, please

contact Jonathan Martin (409-782-1586) or Susan Martin (409-781-1064).