This past Sunday was truly wonderful, as we honored the folks who work at Wesley Biblical Seminary and celebrated the calling of the students to be servants of the Lord. Quite a few WBS students and staff expressed their appreciation to me for the loving expression of appreciation that you all gave to them. Thanks to the choir for (as usual) wonderful music. Thanks to those who promoted and invited the WBS community. Thanks to all who brought food. But, a special thanks to our Wesley Chapel Student/Seminary Outreach Ministry Team. Never underestimate the impact that acts of kindness can have in the Kingdom of God.
I would like to ask the entire congregation to consider another way we can reach out in support and spiritual care to the WBS student body. Would you become part of our WC "Lift Them Up Team"? This is a ministry of prayer for the student body of WBS--both resident and online students. We would like to find 20 people at Wesley Chapel who would be willing to pray each week for 6 students at WBS. You will be given the names of specific students and their WBS email contact information. You will be asked to pray for one of the six each day Monday-Saturday. Through the email contacts you will be able to drop them encouraging notes and keep in touch every now and again about prayer needs in their lives or their families or their ministries. One of the most significant experiences of my own life as a seminary student was to know of a couple of people (beyond my family and friends) who prayed for me regularly. It made a real difference for me. And you can make a difference!
See you where we worship Him,
Pastor Steve
P.S. I want to thank Billy Keyes for volunteering this week (Monday-Wednesday) to helping out in the office of Dr. Jim Porter. His presence at the seminary was a blessing and his help was a tremendous help.
P.P.S. New Teacher in Adult Sunday School Class – A Note From Jim Porter
I am your new teacher, and I want to invite you to join me each Sunday at 9:00 am in Room 242. We will be a Bible study class. For the next few weeks we are looking at names that were given to the followers of Christ. From these names we are learning what it means to be a Christian.
On October 7th we will begin the book of Genesis. We will be blessed as the Holy Spirit opens to us this “Book of Beginnings.”
I look forward to you joining us each week.
Wednesday, September 21st
4:30pm Tutoring – Samuel Bolen
5:30 pm Wednesday Night Supper
6:15 pm Bible Study – Dr. Steve Blakemore The Beatitudes
Youth Group Meeting
Choir Practice
Sunday, September 25th
9:00 am Adult Sunday School Classes: Bible Study Class, Room 242, Ladies Bible Class, Student Lounge
9:00 am Children’s Sunday School: Check in at Room K14 in the Children’s Wing.
9:15 am Youth Sunday School in the Youth Room Upstairs
10:00 am Fellowship time in the Student Lounge.
10:30 am Worship – Dr. Steve Blakemore
6:00 pm Prayer meeting in the home of Derwood and Regina Boyles, 1353 Northside Drive.
Wednesday Night Bible Study
For the next 4 weeks Dr Blakemore will be leading a Wednesday night study. The focus of the study will be on The Beatitudes in Matthew 5.
Food Drive
People are hungry and suffering from the floods, tornados and now the first hurricane of the year. In fact, this is the most number of disasters the U.S. has ever had in one year. The coffers of that wonderful organization, the Salvation Army, are empty and we can help! Wesley Chapel will collect non-perishable (unexpired) food items beginning September 11 and continuing through Sunday Oct. 2. Boxes will be located in the narthax and the back hall for the collection for the items. We want to collect a minimum of 500 cans, etc. so think big!
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Coming Up at Wesley Chapel
As "the congregation of Wesley Biblical Seminary," we at Wesley Chapel have a very, very unique role to play in the Christian culture of the city of Jackson. We have a spiritual stewardship for the ministry of a school of theology that has trained men and women who now serve in over fifty countries around the world. That is exciting, isn't it? As a church we can pray for the ministry of Wesley Biblical Seminary and offer other kinds of support to its vital mission. But, we can also do something else--let the students who have answered God's calling upon their lives know that there is a church who will pray for them regularly and that will give them a place to call home (if they don't already have one).
This coming Sunday, Wesley Chapel will be hosting a Student and Faculty Recognition day. In my new role as the pastor of Wesley Chapel, I invite you and encourage you to be part of this special day. Allow me to explain what is behind this celebration and all the planning that has gone into it. Of course, Wesley Chapel believes in the mission of Wesley Biblical Seminary and shares its commitment to Christian orthodox faith, biblical inerrancy and belief that God wants to and can make us holy. This day is a way for us to say thank you to the people who work at WBS. Also, it gives us the opportunity to let the students know that we give thanks to God that they have chosen WBS as their place for theological training for ministry. We also can express to them the joy we feel that they have said "Yes!" to God's calling upon their lives.
The future of the church is in the hands of those who are called into ministry. Wesley Chapel has the unique privilege of being able to encourage and support persons who will go out into all the world and preach the Gospel. So, make sure you come this Sunday as we celebrate God's calling upon the lives of those who make Wesley Biblical Seminary their place of training and their place of teaching.
I look forward to seeing you where we worship God.
-Pastor Steve
Wednesday, September 14th
4:30pm Tutoring – Samuel Bolen
5:30 pm Dinner
6:15 pm Bible Study – Dr. Steve Blakemore: The Beatitudes
Youth Group Meeting
Choir Practice
Sunday, September 18th
9:00 am Children’s Sunday School: Check in at Room K14 in the Children’s Wing.
9:30 am Fellowship time in the Student Lounge.
10:30 am Worship – Dr. Steve Blakemore
11:45am WBS Student Recognition Potluck in the gym
Wednesday Night Supper
We continue to have our Wednesday night supper at 5:30 in the student lounge. We have been having an average of 30 people every Wednesday. Please come join us for the great food and fellowship.
Wednesday Night Bible Study
For the next 4 weeks Dr Blakemore will be leading a Wednesday night study. The focus of the study will be on The Beatitudes in Matthew 5.
Food Drive
People are hungry and suffering from the floods, tornadoes and now the first hurricane of the year. In fact, this is the most number of disasters the U.S. has ever had in one year. The coffers of that wonderful organization, the Salvation Army, are empty and we can help! Wesley Chapel will collect non-perishable (unexpired) food items beginning September 11 and continuing through Sunday Oct. 2. Boxes will be located in the narthex and the back hall for the collection for the items. We want to collect a minimum of 500 cans, etc. so think big!
WBS Student Recognition Potluck
This Sunday, immediately following the service, we will be hosting a WBS Student Recognition Potluck. We are asking the congregation to bring a vegetable side dish, salad and/or dessert. Wesley Chapel will provide the meat. Please bring your dish to the student lounge kitchen before church. Also, don’t forget to wear your WBS T-shirts!!!
This coming Sunday, Wesley Chapel will be hosting a Student and Faculty Recognition day. In my new role as the pastor of Wesley Chapel, I invite you and encourage you to be part of this special day. Allow me to explain what is behind this celebration and all the planning that has gone into it. Of course, Wesley Chapel believes in the mission of Wesley Biblical Seminary and shares its commitment to Christian orthodox faith, biblical inerrancy and belief that God wants to and can make us holy. This day is a way for us to say thank you to the people who work at WBS. Also, it gives us the opportunity to let the students know that we give thanks to God that they have chosen WBS as their place for theological training for ministry. We also can express to them the joy we feel that they have said "Yes!" to God's calling upon their lives.
The future of the church is in the hands of those who are called into ministry. Wesley Chapel has the unique privilege of being able to encourage and support persons who will go out into all the world and preach the Gospel. So, make sure you come this Sunday as we celebrate God's calling upon the lives of those who make Wesley Biblical Seminary their place of training and their place of teaching.
I look forward to seeing you where we worship God.
-Pastor Steve
Wednesday, September 14th
4:30pm Tutoring – Samuel Bolen
5:30 pm Dinner
6:15 pm Bible Study – Dr. Steve Blakemore: The Beatitudes
Youth Group Meeting
Choir Practice
Sunday, September 18th
9:00 am Children’s Sunday School: Check in at Room K14 in the Children’s Wing.
9:30 am Fellowship time in the Student Lounge.
10:30 am Worship – Dr. Steve Blakemore
11:45am WBS Student Recognition Potluck in the gym
Wednesday Night Supper
We continue to have our Wednesday night supper at 5:30 in the student lounge. We have been having an average of 30 people every Wednesday. Please come join us for the great food and fellowship.
Wednesday Night Bible Study
For the next 4 weeks Dr Blakemore will be leading a Wednesday night study. The focus of the study will be on The Beatitudes in Matthew 5.
Food Drive
People are hungry and suffering from the floods, tornadoes and now the first hurricane of the year. In fact, this is the most number of disasters the U.S. has ever had in one year. The coffers of that wonderful organization, the Salvation Army, are empty and we can help! Wesley Chapel will collect non-perishable (unexpired) food items beginning September 11 and continuing through Sunday Oct. 2. Boxes will be located in the narthex and the back hall for the collection for the items. We want to collect a minimum of 500 cans, etc. so think big!
WBS Student Recognition Potluck
This Sunday, immediately following the service, we will be hosting a WBS Student Recognition Potluck. We are asking the congregation to bring a vegetable side dish, salad and/or dessert. Wesley Chapel will provide the meat. Please bring your dish to the student lounge kitchen before church. Also, don’t forget to wear your WBS T-shirts!!!
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Coming Up at Wesley Chapel
Wednesday, September 7th
4:30pm Tutoring – Samuel Bolen
5:30 pm Dinner
6:15 pm Bible Study – Dr. Jim Porter Christ In You: When Your Faith Really Matters
Youth Group Meeting
Choir Practice
Sunday Morning, September 11th
9:00 am Children’s Sunday School: Check in at Room K14 in the Children’s Wing.
9:30 am Fellowship time in the Student Lounge.
10:30 am Worship
Wednesday Night Supper
Wednesday night supper will begin this week at 5:30 in the student lounge. This week’s menu includes fried chicken, mashed potatoes, and broccoli.
Wednesday Night Bible Study
This week Dr. Jim Porter continues a 4 week series from the Book of Philippians entitledChrist in You: When Your Faith Really Matters. You don’t want to miss this inspirational and important time of study, prayer, and discipleship.
Food Drive
People are hungry and suffering from the floods, tornados and now the first hurricane of the year. In fact, this is the most number of disasters the U.S. has ever had in one year. The coffers of that wonderful organization, the Salvation Army, are empty and we can help! Wesley Chapel will collect non-perishable (unexpired) food items beginning September 11 and continuing through Sunday Oct. 2. Boxes will be located in the narthax and the back hall for the collection for the items. We want to collect a minimum of 500 cans, etc. so think big!
Sunday Night Prayer Meeting
We will now be having prayer meetings on Sunday nights from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. The first gathering will be held THIS Sunday the 11th at the home of Leigh and Danny Thomas. Directions to the Thomas home: 121 Oakridge Trail, Flowood, MS 39232: From I-55 go east on Lakeland drive 6.6 miles. Take the first right just past theDogwood Festival Road light (which is the last light into the shopping areas). The street sign on Lakeland says Dogwood Place. Once you turn, rather than veering left intoDogwood Place, go straight into Oakridge. Once inside Oakridge take the first left and the house is the 4th house on the right.
Dotty Wade will be hosting the prayer meeting at her house on Sunday the 18th. Her address is4020 Berkley Dr., Jackson. Directions from the church are to take a left going east on Meadowbrook, cross over I-55 and take an immediate right onto Roxbury Rd. Go to first stop sign, take a left onto Berkley. It is the 3rd house on right.
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