Coming up at Wesley Chapel

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!