The Laity Events with Bishop Palmer will be informal meetings for the leadership of the local congregations - Lay Leader and Lay Member to Annual Conference, Chairs of Church Council, Trustees and S/PPRC,  Treasurers, Worship Leaders, Sunday School Teachers, UMYF Leadership, etc. 

Although we are targeting the Leadership, EVERYONE is welcome!  The point of the event is to build relationships between the Bishop and the local Laity to encourage and empower them to get off their pews and into the ministry of making disciples of Jesus Christ so that they can begin the transformation of their communities. 

The Bishop will have a beginning devotion and then talk to the Laity about the initiatives he announced at Annual Conference.  At the end of the evening, he'll have a brief question and answer period. 

9/22/2010         6:30-8:30 pm          Peoria Bethel UMC

9/26/2010         4:00-6:00 pm          Savoy UMC

Bishop Palmer is a very spirited, passionate and dynamic speaker – take this opportunity to get to know your new Bishop.

On Monday, September 13th Avanti’s will donate 20% of each guest check
 to Wesley’s Habitat for Humanity project.   This is good all day at
both locations and is good for dine in, carry out, or delivery service. 
Be sure to tell them that your meal is in support of
Wesley United Methodist Church/Habitat for Humanity.

W.I.S.E. (Wesley Intergenerational Sunday Experience) is an exciting new addition to Sunday mornings is held at 10:15-11:00am in Wesley Hall.

Imagine an event that is overflowing with high energy, interaction, and fun - that is designed specifically to capture the attention and the hearts of its kids & pre-teen audience and take them on a journey. Imagine too an environment where these young people are not only entertained to the highest level, but more importantly, the content of the songs and testimonies from the band members reveal the life changing truth about God in a way that really relates to their young hearts and minds.

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We are introducing a new song of the month for our 11:15 worship services to be previewed here on the web site.  The new song for September 2010 will be, “Today Is The Day” by Lincoln Brewster.  Check it out and come prepared to sing!

Did you ever see people in church and wonder what their names are?  Have you ever heard an announcement regarding a member and wished that you could put a name with a face?  Are you new to our church and wish that you had something to help you put names with faces?    Well, help is on the way!  We are producing a NEW pictorial directory for our church.  There is no cost to you or the church to have your photographs taken, and you will receive a complimentary 8x10 color portrait and directory for participating. You will be able to view your images electronically immediately after you are photographed.  At that time, you will have the opportunity to purchase additional portraits to share with family and friends.  We look forward to “seeing you in pictures”.  
You may schedule your photography appointment online.  Just follow this link.