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Virtual Worship from August 16, 2020

Order of Worship

Welcome & Announcements

Gathering Music: “Amazing Grace” – Jonelle Moore

Opening Prayer – Norma Duden

Opening Song:  #557 “Blest Be the Tie that Binds”

Moment for Children

Special Music:  “Evidence of Grace”                                                   – Chris Jordan & Mary Stoltman

Scripture:  Genesis 16:1-15 – Martha Riley

Centering Video:  “The Welcoming Prayer”

Message

Joys and Concerns

Prayers of the People & The Lord’s Prayer – using TFWS #2134 “Forgive Us, Lord” with original verses led by Edie Davis, Mary Stoltman, Melissa Wangen, Chris Jordan, and Norma Duden

Closing Song:  W&S #3106 “Your Grace Is Enough”

Postlude:  “In Christ There Is No East or West” – Eric Brisson

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

Virtual Worship from August 9, 2020

Order of Worship

Welcome & Announcements

Gathering Music: “Close Every Door” – Jonelle Moore

Opening Prayer – Vicki Decker

Opening Song: #130 “God Will Take Care of You”

Moment for Children

Scripture:  Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28 – Wesley Youth – filming and animation by Isaac Hicks

Centering Video  “Close Every Door” by Chris Jordan and Eric Brisson

Message

Prayer of Saint Francis

Joys & Concerns

Prayers of the People & The Lord’s Prayer – TFWS #2200 “O Lord, Hear My Prayer”, led by Mary Stoltman, flute – Kelsey Hicks

Closing Song:  TFW #2218 “You Are Mine” led by Mary Stoltman

Benediction:  “May the Road Rise Up”

Postlude:  #723 “Shall We Gather at the River” – Eric Brisson

Virtual Worship from August 2, 2020

Wesley United Methodist Church Winona, Minn: August 2, 2020

Order of Worship

Welcome & Announcements

Gathering Music: “Be Still My Soul” – Eric Brisson

Opening Prayer – Matt & Kara Lindaman

Opening Song: “Here I Am to Worship”

Moment for Children

Special Music:  “Refiner’s Fire”– Mary Stoltman

Scripture:  Genesis 32:22-318 – Barb Rahn

Centering Video

Message

Invitation to the Table:  “Bread of Life”

Great Thanksgiving

Joys & Concerns

Prayers of the People & The Lord’s Prayer – TFWS #2118 “Veni Sancte Spiritus”, singers Edie Davis, Chris Jordan, Eric Brisson, Mary Stoltman, Melissa Wangen, violin – Wyatt St.Onge,  flute – Kelsey Hicks

Closing Song:  TFW #2258 “Sing Alleluia to the Lord” led by Eric Brisson and Chris Jordan

Benediction:  “Daily Bread”

Postlude:  #265 “We’ll Understand It Better By and By” – Eric Brisson

For those of you with young children at home, click here for a children’s bulletin that goes along with Sunday’s scripture.  

Blood Drive at Wesley UMC Church in Winona, MN, on August 12

The Red Cross Blood Mobile will be at Wesley United Methodist Church on Wed. August 12, 2020, from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m.

With the recent virus situation & other disasters here and abroad, there is a constant, urgent need for blood supplies. Do your part and give a unit of blood on August 12 . Call the Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767 to reserve a time or go online to to www.redcrossblood.org  and register for the drive at Wesley United Methodist Church.

Giveblood.

“Give something that means something” by donating blood.  Blood is your body’s most essential ingredient and the need for blood never ends.  Since there is no substitute for real blood, we need everyone one who possibly can to step up and give.  Provide lifesaving blood to patients in need across our country. 

Donations of blood DO make a difference.

Schedule Donation Time

Wesley 4 Winona Spotlight: Polish Cultural Institute & Museum

Around 6,000 Polish immigrants from the Kashubia region of Poland came to the Winona area in the late 1870s.  With the passing of several generations, the items brought over by these immigrants were in danger of being lost or discarded, and so the Polish Museum came into being in the 1970s. This endeavor was made possible by current museum executive director Rev. Paul Breza’s purchase of a historic building in the heart of Winona, which was renovated by volunteers over a six-year period.

Much more than a collection of artifacts, the Polish Museum preserves and celebrates Winona’s Kashubian Polish traditions through exhibits, support of exchange programs, observance of holidays, and the annual Smaczne Jablka (Apple Day) festival. 

The yearly celebrations and festivals, which are the main source of revenue for the Polish Museum, have been cancelled due to Covid-19.

Like many other non-profits, the Polish Museum is facing Covid-related challenges. The yearly celebrations and festivals, which are the main source of revenue, have been cancelled. In addition, 2020 was going to be the “Year of the Poles,” with many activities lined up in cooperation with the City of Winona and Poland. These activities have been cancelled as well.

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

How to give to The Polish Cultural Institute & Museum :

  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.   
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