Category: News + Updates

Virtual Worship from Sept. 27, 2020

Order of Worship

Welcome & Announcements

Gathering Music: “Nearer, My God, to Thee” – Eric Brisson

Opening Prayer – led by some of our youth

Opening Song:  W&S #3038 “Mighty to Save”                                         led by Becky Wisted, Edie Davis, Norma Duden, Mary Stoltman and Melissa Wangen

Moment for Children

Special Music:  “Love Exists”– Anna Blakesley

Scripture:  Exodus 14:19-31 – Barb Rahn

Centering Video:  “May Peace Become You” by TWOP

Reflections from Annual Conference: Diane Amundson & Nicole Weydt

Prayers of the People & The Lord’s Prayer – with TFWS #2055       “You Are My Hiding Place” led by Edie Davis, Norma Duden, Chris Jordan, Mary Stoltman, Melissa Wangen

Closing Song:  #402 “Lord, I Want to Be a Christian” led by Eric Brisson, Edie Davis, Norma Duden, Chris Jordan, Mary Stoltman, Melissa Wangen

Benediction: “A Franciscan Benediction” by TWOP

Postlude:  “Blessed Assurance” – Jonelle Moore

For those of you with young children at home, here is a children’s bulletin with activities and a coloring page that goes along with this week’s scripture. 

Virtual Worship from Sept. 20, 2020

Order of Worship

Welcome & Announcements

Gathering Music: “Jesus, United by Thy Grace” – Eric Brisson

Opening Prayer – Norma Duden

Opening Song:  W&S #3002 “Blessed Be Your Name” led by Becky Wisted, Edie Davis, Norma Duden, Mary Stoltman and Melissa Wangen

Moment for Children

Special Music:  “Amazing Grace” and “How Great Thou Art”– Ruth and Frank Bures

Scripture:  Romans 13:8-14 – Martha Riley

Centering Video:  “The Day Is Near” by TWOP

Message

Prayers of the People & The Lord’s Prayer – with TFWS #2179 “Live in Charity” led by Eric Brisson, Edie Davis, Norma Duden, Mary Stoltman, Melissa Wangen, Frank Bures – clarinet, Kelsey Hicks – flute

Closing Song:  #402 “Lord, I Want to Be a Christian” led by Eric Brisson, Edie Davis, Chris Jordan, Mary Stoltman

Benediction

Postlude:  “They’ll Know We Are Christians by Our Love” – Jonelle Moore

World Communion Sunday is October 4

Learn about the history of World Communion Sunday

World Communion Sunday is Oct. 4, 2020. Celebrated the first Sunday in October, this Special Sunday with offering focuses our attention on the universal and inclusive nature of the church. We look forward to this celebration annually when we partake of Holy Communion together and share our gifts to support racial-ethnic students and others in their quest to become leaders who embody the mission of The United Methodist Church.

The offering facilitates the educational preparation and training of United Methodists from around the world and bolsters recruitment, training and retention of racial-ethnic people for leadership positions at every level of the church.

You can contribute online to World Communion Sunday at UMC.org/SSGive!

Thank you for your generous gifts.

Give to World Communion Sunday

Wesley 4 Winona Spotlight: Winona County Historical Society

Founded in 1935, the Winona County Historical Society is dedicated to the collection, preservation, exhibition and interpretation of materials that document the human history of Winona County. During non-Covid times, the WCHS holds a variety of educational and social events for the Winona community and enjoys the support of over 1,400 members and 60 active business supporters.

The Winona County Historical Society was founded in 1935.

Like many other non-profits, the WCHS  is facing Covid-related challenges. The museum was closed to the public for three months, with many employees put on furlough or reduced hours. With the cancellation of summer river tours, exhibits, facility rentals, and more, the organization suddenly found itself without important sources of revenue,

In recognition of the WCHS’s mission, we are pleased to support this organization as a recipient of our Wesley 4 Winona campaign.

How to give to the Winona County Historical Society :

  1. Personal Check:  send in your check via mail to the church (114 W. Broadway).  Note the organization and amount on that check. 
  2. Vanco:  you can either go into your Vanco account and use the new Wesley 4 Winona category or contact Edie Davis and she can do it for you.
  3. Bill Pay: email Edie Davis to inform her what portion of your Bill Pay payment is designated for Wesley 4 Winona.   
Give Online Now

Wesley 4 Winona is a Covid-related ministry that encourages and celebrates the work of local non-profits who do so much to help our community. This ministry was borne of a desire to embrace our neighbor and to be others-centered in our faith and giving.

Virtual Worship from Sept. 13, 2020

Order of Worship

Welcome & Announcements

Wesley 4 Winona Moment:  Winona County History Center

Gathering Music: “This Little Light of Mine” – The Living Waters Band of Richfield UMC

Opening Prayer – Rev. Jay Jeong, Mounds Park UMC

Opening Song:  #400 “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” 

led by Edie Davis, Norma Duden, Chris Jordan, Mary Stoltman, Melissa Wangen and Eric Brisson

Moment for Children

Special Music:  “You Are My All in All” – Mary Stoltman and Melissa Wangen

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16  – “Salt and Light” video by TWOP

Message:  “How Do We Be the Light and Live Hope”              Rev. Laquaan Malachi, North UMC, Minneapolis

Invitation to the Table:  “How Can I Keep from Singing” Chancel Choir of Hamline United Methodist Church, Minneapolis

Great Thanksgiving

Joys and Concerns

Prayers of the People & The Lord’s Prayer – using TFWS #2195 “In the Lord I’ll Be Ever Thankful” cantors Edie Daivs, Mary Stoltman, Melissa Wangen, Chris Jordan; trumpet -Christian Sveen, clarinet – Ruth and Frank Bures, flute – Kelsey Hicks

Closing Song:  #431 “Let There Be Peace on Earth” led by Edie Davis, Norma Duden, Chris Jordan, Mary Stoltman, Melissa Wangen and Eric Brisson

Postlude:  “Let All Things Now Living” – Jonelle Moore

Click here for a children’s bulletin that goes along with this week’s scripture.