March 22, 2021 – Wesley United Methodist Church

Holy Week Services 2021

Holy Week Services

March 28: Palm/Passion Sunday Holy Week begins with a special joint virtual worship service of music and scripture between Wesley UMC and Homer UMC that sweeps us up into, first, the triumphant procession with palms into Jerusalem. Worship then takes us through the events of Christ’s last week: the Last Supper, the Garden of Gethsemane, the Betrayal, Arrest, Trial and Crucifixion and end with the Shrouding of the Cross. Without taking time to spend in the events of this week, we will not be ready to grasp the power and joy that is Easter, so please make a point of joining us in worship on March 28 on our YouTube channel. The service will premier at 9:00 am and then be available any time after.

April 1, Maundy Thursday: We encourage everyone to tune in to our YouTube channel at 7:00 pm for a unique Tenebrae Service (Service of Shadows) featuring the light of Christ present in the shadows of Christ’s Passion as well as the shadows we have all endured during this pandemic year.

April 2, Good Friday: This year we will be featuring the Stations of Christ’s Passion for our 7:00 pm Good Friday service. Many of the Stations were created by individuals from Christ First UMC in Wasilla, Alaska. Each Station will include scripture, the artist’s rendition and often their reflection. The service will open with “Lament of the Cross”, special music by Chris Jordan and Mary Stoltman. This service will be available to watch at 7:00 our YouTube channel on Good Friday or any time after.

April 4, Easter Sunday This incredible worship service will move us from a shrouded cross to alleluias! There will be special music from our choir, un-burying of the Alleluia, images of sidewalk chalk butterflies created by our congregation at their homes, and, of course, the proclamation of our Savior’s Resurrection! Join us at 10:00 am we proclaim: Christ is risen! Christ is risen, indeed!!

Wesley UMC Online Worship from March 21, 2021

Order of Worship: 5^th Sunday of Lent

Welcome & Announcements

Gathering Music: “O Love that Wilt Not Let Me Go” – Eric Brisson

Opening Prayer – Norma Duden

Opening Song: #420 “Breathe on Me Breath of God” led by Eric Brisson, Norma Duden, Chris Jordan, Mary Stoltman and Melissa Wangen

Children’s Moment

Special Music: “Who Loves the Sun” Christian Sveen, original video by Christian and Spencer Sveen

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34 – Joyce Betz

Message

Invitation to the Table: W&S #3112 “Breathe” sung by Eric Brisson, Mary Stoltman and Melissa Wangen

The Great Thanksgiving

Joys and Concerns

Prayers of the People: TFWS #2165 “Cry of My Heart”

Closing Song: #419 “I Am Thine, O Lord” [v.1-2,4]– led by Eric Brisson, Norma Duden, Chris Jordan, Mary Stoltman and Melissa Wangen

Benediction

Postlude: “One Bread, One Body” – Jonelle Moore

Scholarship & Campership 2021

Scholarship announcement

Wesley UMC has scholarships available at this time for those graduating from high school or attending college/university. Primary consideration will be given to those in the first year of post-secondary education.

Criteria is as follows: applicant must be actively involved in Wesley UMC programs, has been already accepted for admission to a post-secondary education institution, must have earned at least a 2.5 grade point average or better and the application form and all materials must be returned to the church office no later than the deadline.

Scholarship amounts will depend on the number of successful candidates and the amount available in the scholarship fund.

Campership announcement

Wesley UMC has Camping scholarships available at this time for those desiring to attend camp this summer. It is Wesley’s goal to cover half of the camp fee per individual who applies and meets the criteria, although the actual amount of assistance is based on the number of applications and the amount of funds available.
You will also find information on camperships available from MN Conference by checking out their website at www.campminnnesota.org/camperships .

Applicants are encouraged to participate in camps sponsored by the UMC however camperships will be considered for any Christian-based camping opportunity.

Scholarship recipients will be invited to come forward during worship to receive award recognition.

The forms and instructions will be available in the church office on April 1, 2021 and the deadline is May 15, 2021. There will be no exceptions to the deadline.

For more information contact Agape Committee members: Susan Althoff (507-961-5776), Joliene Olson (507-454-1236) or Larry Sutton (608-863-2438).