If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person? Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.
John 3:17-18
Safe Place
Safe Place is one of our first mission projects for 2011. They are currently in need of the following items:
- Diapers (sizes 4, 5 & 6)
- Pull-ups (any size)
- Baby wipes
- Baby powder
- Personal Hygiene Items
- Feminine Hygiene Items
- Mouthwash
- Body Lotion
- Shampoo (infant/adults)
- Soaps/Body Washes
- Cleaning Supplies
- Detergent
- Bleach
- Disinfectants
- Window/Mirror Sprays
- All-Purpose Cleaners
We would like to enlist the support of the entire church family on this mission project. Items can be brought to the church office during the next two weeks and to the Fellowship Hall on the weekends. Let us be a blessing to others!
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Bettye Washington or Carla Hoxie. For information on volunteer opportunities at SafePlace, visit safeplace.org.
Kairos Ministry
The mission of the Kairos Prison Ministry is to bring Christ’s love and forgiveness to all incarcerated individuals, their families and those who work with them, and to assist in the transition of becoming a productive citizen. “I Was in Prison and You Visited Me”…..Matthew 25:36
The Kairos Prison Ministry forms teams of Christians who become TDCJ Certified Volunteers to serve at TDCJ Units. We accept forty-two inmates per weekend, and put on two weekends per year in the Bartlett, TX State jail. Kairos encourages the selection of leader inmates, both positive and negative. Many times the forty-two participants will include those who are seemingly unlovable. Once God changes the hearts of the residents, we have found that they have a great influence in the environments of their Unit. In addition to the volunteers that go into the prison, adults and children of our congregation support this ministry through prayers, letters of love and encouragement and baking cookies. It is our privilege to have the opportunity to introduce them to Jesus and then show them the love he has shown us. With “God’s Special Time” they have the opportunity to know the Kingdom of God.
For information about joining the Kairos Ministry, please contact Willie Johnson.
Caring Ministry
Caring for and witnessing to others is one of our most important duties as Christians. The Caring Ministry provides ongoing contact through visits, telephone calls, and cards to sick and shut-in, and mature Wesley church members. By reaching out to others we reach out to God.
Should you have information pertaining to someone who is sick or shut-in, or for information on joining the Caring Ministry, please contact the church office (478-7007) or June Murphy.
Evangelism Ministry
The Evangelism Committee is responsible for welcoming all people into the congregation so that they may develop a relationship with God. It supports the mission of the church by promoting it as a place of worship, education, and Christian fellowship.
Anyone interested in loving and nurturing people for Jesus Christ is invited to be on this vital ministry team. Please contact Carla Hoxie for additional information.
Love Works Ministry
Wesley’s Love Works Ministry is a ministry with efforts targeted towards service to children with at least on incarcerated parent. It is a collaboration between University Methodist, Wesley UMC, & Big Brothers/Big Sisters.
For information on joining the Love Works Ministry, please contact Chris Williams.
Mission Ministry
For more information on Missions at Wesley, please contact Bettye Washington.
Women’s Outreach
For any church to remain strong, it must have the support of its members. To this end, the Women’s Outreach Ministry provides and implements activities aimed at creating Christian unity among church members and the community at large. Activities are designed to reach all ages, sexes, religions.
For information on joining the Women’s Outreach Ministry, please contact Nettie Roby.
BridgeBuilders
But let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream! (Amos 5:24)BridgeBuilders is a Racial Reconciliation Ministry in the United Methodist Church. The BridgeBuilders Ministry began as an outgrowth of a Lenten study on racial reconciliation in 2003 at University UMC as taught by the Rev. Rosie L. Johnson. Rev. Johnson continues to serve as spiritual advisor for BridgeBuilders. Marva McCrea (Wesley UMC) and Chad Fulton (University UMC) serve as co-chairs.
Participating churches in this ministry are: Wesley UMC, University UMC, and Berkeley UMC. For information on joining the Wesley BridgeBuilders, please contact Marva McCrea.
