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Scholarships & Camperships 2022

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 5, 2022 and the deadline is May 31, 2022.  There will be no exceptions to the deadline.

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

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Online Worship March 27, 2022: Fourth Sunday of Lent

Order of Worship:  4th Sunday of Lent

Welcome & Announcements

Gathering Music: “There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy” – Eric Brisson

Opening Prayer – Nancy Dunbar

Opening Song:  W&S #3099 “Falling on My Knees”

Children’s Moment

Scripture:  Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 – Joliene Olson

Centering Video:  “Prodigal Daughter” a film by TWOP

Message  “Prodigal Father”

Song:  #434 “When the Poor Ones” – led by Edie Davis, Norma Duden, and Mary Stoltman

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

Joys and Concerns

Prayers of the People & The Lord’s Prayer:  #348 “Softly and Tenderly, Jesus Is Calling” [chorus only] led by Edie Davis, Norma Duden, and Mary Stoltman

Song:  W&S #3072 “Cast Out, O Christ”

Benediction

Postlude:  “He Leadeth Me”  – Jonelle Moore

Online Worship March 20, 2022: Third Sunday of Lent

Order of Worship:  3rd Sunday of Lent

Welcome & Announcements

Gathering Music: “I’m Just a Poor, Wayfaring Stranger” – Jonelle Moore

Opening Prayer – Nancy Dunbar

Opening Song:  #375 “There Is a Balm in Gilead” – led by Edie Davis, Norma Duden and Mary Stoltman

Children’s Moment

Special Music   Cherubini:  “Ave Maria” – Mary Stoltman, Frank Bures, Eric Brisson

Scripture:  Isaiah 55:1-9 – Barb Mihm

Centering Video:  “A Rule of Life – with Elaine Heath” a film by TWOP

Message  “Come to Me”

Song:  TFWS #2132 “You Who Are Thirsty” – led by Edie Davis, Norma Duden, and Mary Stoltman

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

Joys and Concerns

Prayers of the People & The Lord’s Prayer:  W&S #2193 “Come to Me” led by Edie Davis, Norma Duden, and Mary Stoltman

Song:  W&S #3093 “Fill My Cup, Lord” [v. 2-3]

Benediction

Postlude:  “Spirit of the Living God”  – Eric Brisson

Online Worship March 13, 2022: Second Sunday of Lent

Order of Worship:  3rd Sunday of Lent

Welcome & Announcements

Gathering Music: “Be Thou My Vision” – Jonelle Moore

Opening Prayer – Joliene Olson

Opening Song:  #124 “Seek the Lord”  – led by Edie Davis, Norma Duden, Mary Stoltman and Melissa Wangen

Children’s Moment

Scripture:  Psalm 27 – Norma Duden

Centering Video:  “I Am with You” a film by TWOP, music by Wesley UMC

Message  “The Only Question”

Song:  TFWS #2164 “Cry of My Heart” – led by Edie Davis, Norma Duden, Mary Stoltman and Melissa Wangen

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

Joys and Concerns

Prayers of the People & The Lord’s Prayer:  TFWS #2193 “Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying” led by Edie Davis, Norma Duden, Mary Stoltman and Melissa Wangen

Song:  “In the Secret”

Benediction

Postlude:  “This Is My Song”  – Jonelle Moore

Online Worship March 6, 2022: First Sunday of Lent

Order of Worship:  1st Sunday of Lent

Welcome & Announcements

Gathering Music: “O Love, How Deep, How Broad” – Eric Brisson

Opening Prayer – Norma Duden

Opening Song:  #269 “Lord, Who Throughout Theses Forty Days” v. 1,4-5  – led by Edie Davis, Norma Duden, and Mary Stoltman

Children’s Moment

Scripture:  Luke 4:1-13 – Nancy Dunbar

Centering Video:  “Never Alone” a film by TWOP

Message  “Into Wilderness”

Song:  #377 “It Is Well with My Soul” – led by Edie Davis, Norma Duden, and Mary Stoltman

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

Joys and Concerns

Prayers of the People & The Lord’s Prayer:  W&S #3049 “Wait for the Lord” led by Edie Davis, Norma Duden, and Mary Stoltman

Song:   W&S #3113 “A Wilderness Wandering People”

Benediction

Postlude:  “We Shall Overcome”  – Jonelle Moore