WESLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3700INDIANHILLSDR. SIOUXCITY,IOWA,51104
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Wesley Wings
Wesley United Methodist Church
3700 Indian Hills Drive
Sioux City, Iowa 51104
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Welcome to
Wesley U.M.C. Communion is served on the first
Sunday of every month.
10:00 AM Worship Service
Wesley United Methodist Church
3700 Indian Hills Dr. Sioux City, Iowa, 51104
July Worship Schedule
Wesley UMC
3700 Indian Hills Dr.
Sioux City, IA 51104
What are your vacation plans this summer? What’s Those enslaved by addictive attitudes and 10:00 AM
your destination? How will you know when you have behaviors were liberated to consistently LIVE in real Worship
arrived? Other than a location and a hotel, what time the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, pa-
signs in your spirit will clearly indicate that you have tience… with great victory! For an example, slave
arrived emotionally and spiritually while on your owners in his day were on the spot gospel inspired,
vacation? convicted of their sin of oppression, and sanctified
in the Spirit – empowered without fear of losing their Phone 712-239-2382
History records that John Wesley traveled, ON livelihood, they were compelled to set their personal Email: wesleyumcsiouxcity@gmail.com
HORSEBACK, 10 times the circumference of the slaves to go free. And they did it immediately! Only
planet – about 250,000 miles. What motivated his God’s power can make that kind of transformation Website: www.wesleyumcsc.com
passionate pursuit? His soul was at peace to keep in a heart so corrupted by sin.
the pace in spreading “scriptural holiness across the
Also: Wesley UMC on Facebook
land.” His mission was fueled by the Spirit of God The countless testimonies associated with Wesley
at work within him and his confident conviction and his circuit riding preachers fueled a gracious
concerning the written Word of God. He said, “I revival in our own country. The early Methodist
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want to know one thing, the way to heaven—how to
land safe on that happy shore. God himself has
movement was probably the most dominant force
that transformed the establishment and growth of Ways to Worship at Monday-Friday
condescended to teach the way: for this very end America itself. Methodism grew exponentially in the
he came from heaven. He hath written it down in a
book. O give me that book! … Let me be homo
early to mid-1800s especially. History records that
there were more Methodist churches than post
Wesley: Hours: 9:00 am—1:00 pm
unius libri (Man of one book!) Here then I am, far offices that dotted the growing landscape to the Staff
from the busy ways of men. I sit down alone: only furthest rural extremes. IT WAS THE LARGEST
God is here. In his presence I open, I read his Book; DENOMINATION IN AMERICA BY FAR. There was Rev. Todd Schlitter
for this end, to find the way to heaven.” not even a close second in comparison. Pastor
Yet heaven was NOT the ultimate destination for This summer we will travel a spiritual journey of Join us on Sundays at 10:00 AM. eaglewing1960@yahoo.com
Wesley. Getting the sinner into heaven was exploring the rich heritage of the Methodist revivalist
secondary to an even greater purpose - that of movement and the heart transforming doctrines of
(Masks and social distancing will be an
Judy Peterson
getting and growing heaven in the heart of every faith that compelled its growth. In particular we will individual choice.)
believer. We are saved by grace and we are called explore what it means to be perfected in love and Director of Administrative Services
to be sanctified by grace through faith in Christ. As entirely sanctified by the grace of God. Kind of like wesleyumcsiouxcity@gmail.com
Christians we are not only set free from the travelling on vacation. The destination is a powerful
PENALTY of sin. We are set free to live holy lives motivator but the journey itself delivers surprising
that are liberated from the POWER of sin. This joy with surprising gifts of understanding and peace
You may join us live on our Chrissy Martinez
reality is all a gift of God. along the way. Facebook page on Sundays at Choir Director, Organist,
Wesley was witness to the dramatic changes he Looking forward to the journey with you this 10:00 AM. Worship Leader
saw in the lives of those truly surrendered to the summer! chrissy88keys@gmail.com
power of God’s saving grace. Story after story he
confirmed how the lost became living examples of Peace!
God’s perfect love at work.
Todd
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Brian and Sheryl Ashley’s
Vow Renewals
God’s hands
In Keep a Quiet Heart, Christian missionary Elisabeth Elliot ponders the faith
implications of fretting about days to come. “Today is mine; tomorrow is none of THIS SUMMER! We will explore key “Wesley Methodist” beliefs
my business,” she writes. “If I peer anxiously into the fog of the future, I will that compel us to become more and more like Christ in a world of
strain my spiritual eyes so that I will not see clearly what is required of me now.”
confused values and virtues. On Sunday, June 27, we will kick things off
And what’s the alternative? Instead of dwelling on times to come, which we can’t with a message titled, “The Character of a ‘Wesley’ Methodist”.
change anyway, Elliot recommends: “Leave it all in the hands that were wounded
for you.” Then, in the following weeks, we will continue to methodically explore
powerful doctrines that will propel a more vital future together as a
fellowship.
A small gift is available to you at our service table to help you prepare .
It’s a small booklet, a paraphrased version of John Wesley’s
“The Character of a Methodist”.
Just like grace, it is a free gift for you! Be sure to join us!
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One service at 10:00 AM. Our Life Together
Coffee time will be 9:30 - 10:00 AM. (Donuts available.) Prayers and Concerns:
Masks and social distancing will be an individual choice. Pray for Cindy White, who while home recovering from
heart surgery suffered a stroke. Fortunately, the effects
weren’t serious and hopefully she will be able to return home
soon.
Pray for Allan Sweet, brother of Eldon Sweet, who is suffering from kidney and blood infection.
Pray for Joyce Kaiser who had laser surgery on her left eye on June 16. Her right eye is progressing
well.
Pray for Lila Wheelan as she recovers from a badly broken leg.
Pray for Denny Wurster who is recovering from a broken ankle.
Pray for Kathy Edelman who continues her battle with cancer. Pray for Brian Edelman as he continues
with health concerns.
Pray for Cesar and Adriana Martinez, family of Chrissy Martinez, as they both battle cancer.
Thank You
Brian and I would like to thank all those who blessed us on our 60th wedding anniversary with their greetings;
written, spoken, face to face, and even the horn honks :)
A special thank you to Pastor Todd for leading us in renewing our vows. God is good and Wesley is the best!
In His love,
Pastor Sheryl Ashley
Sympathy
Pray for the family of June Parker Goldman, wife of Rev. Max Goldman who served at Wesley. She passed
away on Wednesday, June 2.
Congratulations
New Friends Cool Music
Leah Shearon will turn 98 year old on July 4th. Be sure to wish her a Happy Birthday!
July 4th
The e-mail to reach the church has been changed to:
wesleyumcsiouxcity@gmail.com
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HOLD ON TO HOPE JOURNAL ElevatedFaith.com Oldest American (an accolade Art doesn’t much care about). Muir beat
the record set by Bill Burke, who became the oldest
A research study in APA Journal of Experimental Psychology found that journaling reduces thoughts On May 23 at 7:50 a.m., Arthur (Art) Muir, 75, climbed American to climb the mountain at age 67 in 2009.
about negative events, freeing up our minds for other mental activities such as coping more effectively with the final ascent of Mt. Everest, becoming the oldest
stress. For Christians, a journaling habit is a way to intentionally set aside time for God and share thoughts
American to reach the world’s highest peak at 29,031 Muir admits he felt scared and anxious at times. “You
with him while being open to his leading.
feet, according to Himalayan Guides. He was joined by realize how big a mountain it is, how dangerous it is,
There are no set rules to journaling but there are benefits for people who try it. Just a few minutes a day the second former NFL player to reach the summit, how many things that could go wrong. Yeah, it makes
can help you focus and help you remember what’s important. Yet many are hesitant to get started with Mark Pattison, and more than a dozen other climbers. you nervous, it makes some anxiety there,” Muir told
journaling because it feels like yet another task, they don’t know where to start, or they put pressure on reporters in Kathmandu. “It was cold and windy on the
themselves to commit to writing a long entry every day.
Muir, a longtime United Methodist, member of North top and I was just surprised when I actually got there
Shore UMC in Glencoe, and former board member of (the summit). I was too tired to stand up, and in my
the UM Foundation of the Northern Illinois Conference, summit pictures I am sitting down." Muir, a grandfather
Since the toughest part of journaling is getting started, Elevated who helped chair the grants committee, began his of six, safely made it down the mountain on May 30 and
Faith wants to help you with some journaling prompts about hope. journey to the peak many years ago, according to his is looking forward to celebrating with his family back
son Charles Muir. “Seven and a half years ago, I home. "When I got back down to the (base) camp, I was
received a call in the middle of the night from an just overwhelmed with emotion," Muir said during an
obviously foreign number and to this day I'm not even interview on the TODAY show. "To be quite honest I
1. How would you define hope? Is there a scripture verse that supports your definition? Note it in the sure why I answered it,” Charles wrote on Facebook. thought about my family, I thought about my
front of your journal and consider memorizing it. (One suggestion is Romans 15:13: “May the God of hope “Turns out it was my dad calling me from the summit of grandchildren, one of whom was born while I was on
fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Cotopaxi, a 19,000-foot tall volcano in Ecuador.” this expedition, and I started crying. It was an adventure
Holy Spirit.”)
Charles said that climb relit a fire in his dad, a retired of a lifetime."
Chicago attorney, that had been dormant for some
2. What do you usually look to as your source of hope? Why is that your source?
time. “Fire is not the correct word. An inferno would be “Words cannot describe how proud of him I am. Very
3. What is one way you can live out the hope of the Gospel today? more accurate,” said Charles. “It led to us summiting few know how hard he had to work, how dedicated and
Denali together, a dream of ours. That dream led to passionate he had to be to accomplish this,” said
4. Think back to past scripture reading. What are some images of hope in scripture for the people of another dream for him: Summit Mount Everest.” Charles. “When we summited Denali together, I jokingly
God? Unfortunately, an ankle injury from falling off a ladder asked him if he was going to try and climb Everest. He
on the mountain cut short Art Muir’s attempt at Mt. smiled at me and said, "I don't know. We'll see." Charles
5. What does the idea of biblical hope mean to you?
Everest in 2019. Muir would have to wait until 2021 to said it might be time to stop putting ideas into his head
make his second attempt since Mt. Everest was closed before he decides to conquer another amazing feat. But
6. How does faith play a role in maintaining hope?
to climbers last year because of the pandemic. there may be no stopping him!
7. How can you live out Hebrews 10:23 which says “Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for
he who promised is faithful?” “I thought that he would never realize his dream. But
never discredit my dad's drive and determination,” said
Charles. “For two years, he trained, exercised, walked,
You might spend 10 minutes answering one of these questions a day over the course of a week. Once you climbed stairs over and over and over again – not even
get started, you may find yourself journaling for a longer period of time. the COVID-19 pandemic would stop him as he built his
own gym in the garage.” Charles said all of that hard
work came together on May 23 when his dad became
the oldest American ever to summit the mountain
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