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Winona MN Church Worship from Nov. 15, 2020

Order of Worship: Wesley Church in Winona, Minnesota

Welcome & Announcements

Gathering Music: “Bind Us Together” – Eric Brisson

Opening Prayer – led by Frank Bures

Opening Song:  #140 “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” led by Melissa Wangen

Moment for Children

Special Music:  “God’s Creation”  – original song by Ruth Bures, sung by Ruth Bures, Edie Davis, Norma Duden, Mary Stoltman & Melissa Wangen

Scripture:  Exodus 32:1-8– Ruth Bures

Centering Video:  “Psalm 106” by The Work of the People

Message

Joys and Concerns  

Prayers of the People & TFWS #2136 “Out of the Depths” – led by Mary Stoltman

Closing Song: #352 “It’s Me, It’s Me, O Lord” led by Eric Brisson, Edie Davis, Norma Duden, Mary Stoltman and Melissa Wangen

BenedictionPostlude:  “The God of Abraham Praise” – Jonelle Moore 

For those of you with young children at home, click here for a children’s activity page that uses this Sunday’s scripture lesson.

Winona MN Church Worship from Nov. 8, 2020

Order of Worship

Welcome & Announcements

Gathering Music: “Holy God We Praise Thy Name” – Eric Brisson

Opening Prayer – led by Heather Carpenter

Opening Song:  #77 “How Great Thou Art” led by Eric Brisson, Edie Davis, Norma Duden, Mary Stoltman and Melissa Wangen

Moment for Children

Special Music:  “Faith to Carry On”  – Mary Stoltman & Melissa Wangen; flute, Kelsey Hicks

Scripture:  Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20– Martha Riley

Centering Video:  “Exodus 20” by The Work of the People

Message

Joys and Concerns  

Prayers of the People & TFWS #2201 “Prayers of the People” – led by Eric Brisson, Edie Davis, Norma Duden, Mary Stoltman and Melissa Wangen

Closing Song: #441 “What Does the Lord Require” led by Eric Brisson, Edie Davis, Norma Duden, Mary Stoltman and Melissa Wangen

Benediction

Postlude:  “How Majestic Is Your Name” – Jonelle Moore

For those of you with young children at home, click here for a children’s activity page that uses this Sunday’s scripture lesson.

Wesley 4 Winona Recognized by Minnesota Annual Conference

In an article published on October 22, 2020, the Minnesota Annual Conference recognized our Wesley 4 Winona ministry in an article entitled “4 great ideas to reach, bless, serve during pandemic.” Here is an excerpt from this article:
 
“Spotlight and partner with local organizations: Recognizing that many local nonprofits lost income amid the pandemic and the stay-at-home order in the spring, Wesley UMC in Winona embarked on a new ministry to support them. Called “Wesley 4 Winona,” it spotlights a different organization each month and encourages the congregation to support that organization in a variety of ways. “The intent was to focus attention away from Wesley and to invite other organizations to educate us as to the good work they do to help our community,” said Rev. Robert Hicks. Each time a new organization is featured, the church interviews its director about the organization’s mission, the population it serves, and how COVID-19 has restricted its work and income; the interview is shared as a short segment during online worship. “We make sure we celebrate their work, we pray for them, and we urge people to contribute to every organization we feature,” said Hicks.“We want to focus during these days beyond our pain and our survival to the greater good of the community in which we are called to live out our discipleship as servants to God’s vast work of healing within all world systems that are hurting.” In the coming months, Wesley UMC will partner with Habitat for Humanity and other organizations on a “longest-night luminary” fundraiser to address housing insecurity in its area.”

Read Entire Article Here

Virtual Worship from Nov. 1, 2020

Order of Worship

Welcome & Announcements

Gathering Music: “It Is Well” – Jonelle Moore

Opening Prayer – led by Jenna Amundson

Opening Song:  TFWS #2128 “Come and Find the Quiet Center” led by Eric Brisson, Edie Davis, Norma Duden, Chris Jordan, Mary Stoltman and Melissa Wangen

Moment for Children

Special Music:  “First Song of Isaiah”– with Mary Stoltman and Chris Jordan

Scripture:  Philippians 4:1,4-9 – Barb Rahn

Centering Video:  “The Examin, Movements 3 & 4” by The Work of the People

Message

Prayers of the People & TFWS #2193 “Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying” – led by Eric Brisson, Edie Davis, Norma Duden, Chris Jordan, Mary Stoltman and Melissa Wangen

Closing Song:  TFWS #2212 “My Life Flows On” led by Eric Brisson, Edie Davis, Norma Duden, Chris Jordan, Mary Stoltman and Melissa Wangen

Benediction

Postlude:  “Rejoice in the Lord Always” – Eric Brisson

For those of you with young children at home, click here for a children’s activity page that uses this Sunday’s scripture lesson

Minnesota Conference Turns Dial Back to Orange

In light of increased concern over large-scale spread of coronavirus in Minnesota and elsewhere, the Minnesota Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church has dialed the precaution level back to Orange as of October 27, 2020.

Read the entire announcement here.

Wesley UMC has a Re-gathering Task Force which is tasked with interpreting guidelines relating to building use and programming during the pandemic. Church Council approved last week their recommendations for limited, small group activities in our church building during the Yellow Phase.  However, in light of the Conference dialing back from the Yellow Phase to Orange, they will need to re-evaluate those recommendations.  At this point, the church is closed to all gatherings.  Exceptions are made for the Red Cross blood drive and for voting.