What is a Watch Party? It is a time to gather, as safely as possible, with other members of your church family in order to share in the experience of our virtual worship services.
We will begin offering weekly Sunday Watch Parties on May 2, in the sanctuary, at 10:30 am. Because we need to limit the number of people attending at one time, if you would like to participate in a Watch Party, you will need to reserve your spot each week by either calling the church office or clicking on this link.
In order to comply with CDC and our Bishop’s directives, we have established certain guidelines. Access to the sanctuary will be available through the center doors 10 minutes before the service. Immediately following the service you may exit through the side doors. Sanitizer will be available. You are required to wear a mask and are invited to hum but not sing. There will be no food or drink, and family groups will need to sit socially distanced from other family groups (the sanctuary will be marked for safe seating).
On Communion Sundays, which is our first Watch Party, you are invited to come forward in family groups following the service to receive the bread and cup prior to exiting the building.
Fellowship Time will be offered outside following the Watch Party, so if you would like to linger for some conversation and laughter, be sure to bring a lawn chair!
News + Updates
Online Worship April 25, 2021
Order of Worship: 4th Sunday of Easter
Welcome & Announcements
Gathering Music: “How Firm a Foundation” – Eric Brisson
Opening Prayer – Vicki Decker
Opening Song: #399 “Take My Life, and Let It Be” led by Eric Brisson, Norma Duden, Mary Stoltman and Melissa Wangen
Children’s Moment
Special Music: Bach Concerto for Two Violins, arr. for two clarinets by Ruth Bures, Frank and Ruth Bures
Scripture: Acts 4:5-12 – Vicki Decker
Centering Video: “Built on a Rock”, music performed by Christ First UMC Choir, Wasilla AK,
Message
Joys & Concerns
Prayers of the People & The Lord’s Prayer: W&S #3135 “In God Alone” singers are Eric Brisson, Norma Duden, Mary Stoltman and Melissa Wangen, flute – Kelsey Hicks, clarinets – Ruth and Frank Bures
Song: #434 “When the Poor Ones” – led by Melissa Wangen
Benediction
Postlude: “On Christ the Solid Rock” – Jonelle Moore
Holy Humor Sunday: April 18, 2021
Order of Worship
Welcome & Announcements
Gathering Music: “O Happy Day that Fixed My Choice” – Eric Brisson
Call to Worship
Opening Song: TFWS #2270 “He Has Made Me Glad”
Opening Prayer – Ramona Metz
Children’s Moment
Holy Interruptions
Scripture: Luke 24:36b-48 – Diane Amundson
Centering Image
Message
Holy Interruptions
Song: “Go Tell It on the Mountain” – Holy Humor version
Joys & Concerns
Prayers of the People & The Lord’s Prayer: “Jubilate Coeli” singers are Eric Brisson, Mary Stoltman and Melissa Wangen, flute – Kelsey Hicks, clarinets – Ruth and Frank Bures
Holy Interruptions
Song: “Why Don’t We Just Laugh A lot” – [tune “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today”]
Benediction
Postlude: “I’ve Got the Joy” – Jonelle Moore
Wesley UMC Worship Service April 11, 2021
Order of Worship: 2nd Sunday of Easter
Welcome & Announcements
Gathering Music: “All Hail the Power of Jesus Name” – Jonelle Moore
Collage of Voices: Christ is risen! – Minnesota United Methodists
Opening Songs: “Forever (We Sing Hallelujah)” and “Unstoppable God” – Centennial UMC, St. Anthony Park (St. Paul)
Children’s Moment
Scripture: John 20:19-29 – Minnesota UMC Extended Cabinet, ASL interpretation by Joanne Coffin-Langdon
Message: “Dead as a Doornail, Alive as Beauty” – Bishop David Bard
Prayer: “Hymn of Promise” led by Jenni and Rev. Cullen Tanner, Roots and Branches (Anoka), Prayer by Rev. Cindy Gregorson, Director of Connectional Ministries
Song: “Morning Has Broken” led by Jenni and Rev. Cullen Tanner, Roots and Branches (Anoka)
Blessing and Sending Forth: Rev. Cynthia Williams, River Valley District Superintendent
Postlude: “He Lives” – Eric Brisson
Wesley UMC Easter Service April 4, 2021
Order of Worship: Easter Sunday
Welcome & Announcements
Opening Prayer – Isaac Hicks
Gathering Music: “What a Wonderful World/ Christ the Lord Is Risen Today” [v. 1-3] led by Eric Brisson, Norma Duden, Mary Stoltman and Melissa Wangen, Christian Sveen on trumpet
Children’s Moment
Special Music: “The Tomb Is Empty Now” singers are Eric Brisson, Ruth Bures, Edie Davis, Norma Duden, Chris Jordan, Mary Stoltman, Andy Sveen, Beth Sveen, Spencer Sveen and Melissa Wangen
Scripture: Mark 16:1-8 – Barb Rahn
Special Music: “To Thine Be the Glory” Virtual Easter Choir of United Methodists worldwide
Message
Invitation to the Table: W&S #3105 “In Christ Alone” [v. 1,3-4] – Mary Stoltman
The Great Thanksgiving
Joys & Concerns
Prayers of the People & The Lord’s Prayer: “Jubilate Coeli” singers are Eric Brisson, Mary Stoltman and Melissa Wangen, flute – Kelsey Hicks, clarinets – Ruth and Frank Bures
Song: W&S #3090 “The Easter Song” led by Eric Brisson, Edie Davis, Norma Duden, Mary Stoltman and Melissa Wangen
Benediction
Postlude: “Rejoice and Sing” – Jonelle Moore