Wesley News

Jun 04

Wesley Church Annual Golf Open!

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Hit the Greens on June 15 for the annual Wesley Church Golf Open.Please connect with Donna Giardina for specifics. Registration forms are available on the Hospitality Desk in the Atrium.

May 22

God's Backyard Vacation Bible School

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God’s Backyard Under the Sun or Under the Stars is this summer’s VBS!

The morning hours for “Under the Sun” are 9:30 a.m. to noon.The evening hours for “Under the Stars” are 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.The dates for both are Monday, July 15 through Friday, July 19…. This…

May 15

Pastor Tom's Class: Q4!

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Join Pastor Tom in the Library at 7 p.m. on Tuesday evening to learn more about the Q4 series currently being preached. This class is offered to help everyone understand the direction and purpose of the series. We are trying to build upon the great history and tradition of Wesley…

Apr 14

Answers to Your Burning Questions

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Upcoming Event: Thursday May 2, 2013

Begins at 6:30 pm with Fellowship and Food
Event Location: Wesley Church: 2540 Center St., Bethlehem, PA 18017


Muslims and Christians United invites the public to this last in our 2012—2013 series of events devoted to increasing interfaith understanding. Please…

Apr 12

Financial Peace is Arriving!

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Beginning on Sunday, April 21 at 6:15p.m.

“University” means learning – learning about how to achieve financial “peace.” It’s a biblically based curriculum that teaches people how to handle money God’s ways.

Through video teaching, class discussions and interactive small group activities, Financial Peace University (FPU) presents…

Apr 12

Spaghetti Dinner and Basket Auction is Almost Here!

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2013 UMM Spaghetti Dinner and Basket Auction Saturday, April 20 at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are available at the MinistryConnect table. You can sign up to come and/or to donate a basket for the auction. Cost: Adults $8:00; children $4:00 (12 years old and under). You can…

Mar 28

What is Maundy Thursday

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Derived from the Latin word Mandatum, meaning “commandment,” Maundy refers to the commands Jesus gave his disciples at the Last Supper: to love with humilty by servicing one another… and … to remember his sacrifice.

Maundy Thursday commemorates the Last Supper when Jesus shared the Passover meal with his disciples on…

Mar 27

What is good about "Good Friday"? - and the Wesley Church Labyrinth

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From early Christianity, when pilgrims came to Jerusalem, they visited sites where Jesus was known to have walked. Eventually, following in His footsteps … the way to the cross became a part of the pilgrimage visit. The traditional stations came about during the crusades, when it was no longer safe…

Mar 27

Quiet Saturday and 24-Hour Prayer Vigil

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Wesley Church invites you to observe this sacred day in quiet prayer and meditation here in the church, in your home, or wherever you may find access to our website.

Beginning at 6 a.m. on Saturday and continuing for twenty-four hours, Wesley Church will observe our Holy Saturday Prayer Vigil. Every…

Mar 22

Muslims and Christians in the Face of Reformation

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“Muslims and Christians in the Face of Reformation,” presented by Dr. Kenneth Cragg. Join Muslims and Christians United on Thursday,April 4 at 6:30 pm at Muslim Association of Lehigh Valley, 1988 Schadt Ave., Whitehall, PA 18052 for a potluck supper and program. Please bring a dish to share…

Mar 14

March Wesley Monthly Newsletter

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Click here for the latest Wesley Monthly!

Mar 11

Ice Skating Fun!

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Family Ministries ice skating on Sunday, March 17th from1-4PM.
Children/Youth – $5
Adults – $5.50
Skate Rental $3

No reservation required, just come, skate(or watch) and enjoy your Sunday afternoon with your church family!

Any questions, please contact BeckyGraybeal at Beckersflute@rcn.com.

Mar 08

Pancake Breakfast and Easter Egg Hunt!

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Join Wesley Church for a pancake breakfast and an Easter Egg Hunt!

On Saturday, March 30th, 2013, there will be a pancake and sausage breakfast from 8 – 11 a.m. in Fellowship Hall, followed by an Easter Egg Hunt at 11 a.m. (sharp) on the lawn just outside Fellowship Hall.

Tickets for…

Mar 07

The Bible and Today's Christian Woman

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The Bible and Today’s Christian Woman, a Potluck Supper and Program presented by Muslims and Christians United at 6:30p.m., March 7 at Muslim Association of Lehigh Valley, 1988 Schadt Ave.,Whitehall, PA 18052. The public is invited to this seventh in the 2012—2013 series of events devoted to increasing…

Mar 07

Dinner at Hello Burrito on March 13: Dine-in, Delivery, or Take-out!

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Click here to find out more information about dinner at Hello Burrito in Bethlehem!

10% of all proceeds will benefit outreach and community-building projects sponsored by Family Ministries and Wesley Church- whether delivery, take-out or dine-in!

Homemade soups, salads, wraps and Mexican food

 

Feb 11

The Lenten Series: Preparing for Easter!

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Proverbs 9:10

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.”

THE PURPOSE of our Lenten series, Preparing for Easter, is to gain wisdom and understanding in order to live fully and die well. This requires facing and accepting five essential truths.…

Feb 08

Small Groups Preparing for Easter

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You can sign up to be in a small group that meets once aweek during Lent, reading and discussing Living Fully, Dying Well, by Bishop Rueben Job:

  • Sunday evening at 6:00 pm led by Janet Scarcelle here at the church (610-704-3231)
  • Monday evening at 7:00 pm led by Gregand Jane Cook at…

Feb 03

Muslims and Christians United: How far are you willing to reach out?

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How far are you willing to reach out?Join members of Wesley Church and others from across the Lehigh Valley on Thursday, February 7 at 6:30 pm inFellowship Hall for a potluck supper and program presented by Dr. Kenneth Cragg on the Five Pillars of Islam. Please bring a dish…

Jan 22

Preparing for Easter

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We celebrate Easter singing Christ the Lord Is Risen Today! On Ash Wednesday, February 13, we will begin preparing for this central celebration of our faith in Jesus Christ.

Hopefully, our dying is a long way off; but now is the time to learn from Jesus how…

Jan 11

Sheltering Bethlehem's Homeless

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Happy New Year Wesley Family! While sitting around in the comfort of our homes, perhaps around a warm fireplace- did you give a thought to those who are less fortunate? There are people who find themselves without a place to live. They find they are living on the streets in…

Jan 09

Church Scavenger Hunt!

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How well do you know Wesley Church?Join the Radical Hospitality Ministry for a scavenger hunt on Sunday, January 27, 2013 at 10:10a.m. in the Atrium to explore all the nooks and crannies of WesleyChurch!Snow date is Sunday, February3, 2013.

Jan 03

The Myths and Realities of Jihad: Speaker Rizwan Butt

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The Myths and Realities of Jihad, a Potluck Supper and Program presented by Muslims and Christians United at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, January 3 at Wesley Church, 2540 Center St. Bethlehem 18017.


The public is invited to this fifth in the…

Dec 17

Christmas Eve Services

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Come rejoice with us on Monday, December 24 during one of our Christmas Eve Services:

4 PM    Family & Children Service

7 PM    Contemporary Candlelight Service

10 PM  Classic Candlelight Service with Communion

We hope to see you!

Dec 12

Quiet Christmas Service

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You are invited you to join them at a community-wide Quiet Christmas Service which will be held at Wesley Church on Saturday December 22, 2012.The meditative program will begin in the church sanctuary at 5:30 p.m. with a 40 minute service featuring sacred texts, poetry and other reading, meditative…

Dec 08

Advent and Christmas at Wesley Church

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Advent & Christmas at Wesley Church

Christmas is Not YOUR Birthday!

December 2:The Christmas Challenge

December 9: Remember the Holy Family

December 16:Jesus’ Wish List

December 23: “Vespers” Christmas Music at 10:00 am

December 24: CHRISTMAS EVE

4:00 pm:Service for Children and Families

7:00 pm:Contemporary Candle Service

10:00 pm:Classic Candle and Communion Service

December 30:One Service at…

Dec 05

A Message from Danell and John about the Angel Tree Party

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There is only one more Sunday— December 9 — before the Angel Tree party on Friday, December 14.

I still have children who need gifts from their incarcerated parent this Christmas and it is up to US to provide them.

These families are driving a distance to come to our church.I have…

Nov 28

Advent Bible Studies

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3 Sunday Mornings: December 2, 9, and 16:   10:00 am in the Library


What Are Those Stories about Jesus’ Birth?

Matthew1:1-25; 2:1-23: He wrote about Abraham and David and Joseph and Herod and Egypt and the Magi

Luke1:1-80; 2:1-20: He wrote about Zechariah and Elizabeth and…

Nov 24

Generous Congregations

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“What matters most to me is to finish what God started: the job the Master Jesus gave me of letting everyone I meet know all about this incredibly extravagant generosity of God.”- (The Message)

Acts 20:24

Churches that cultivate Extravagant Generosity hold high quality annual pledge opportunities with wide participation, excellent…