April is upon us and Easter, along with spring, which began in March, is bringing us flowers, green grass, buds on the trees and more time outside. What are you going to do to celebrate Easter this year? Easter is the most important holiday, or Holy Day, in the...
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April Mission of the Month
Our mission for April is The Neighbors’ Place, and their mission is simple: “People Helping People.” The Neighbors’ Place is a community center that, according to their website, provides “a hand up to residents of Marathon County and the surrounding communities” by...
2020: A Year of Cancellations
Many years are known for something that happens during the year or an individual whose actions or personality had an immense impact on the year. I am sure that this last year will be remembered by the word, COVID-19. For me a different word is going to be what marks...
A View From The Hill – March
We are in the Season of Lent, and many of us are looking forward to Easter, not only for the joyous celebration that is Easter but also for the signs of spring that come along with our Easter celebrations. We’re already seeing the longer days, the sun feels a bit...
March Mission of the Month
The Mission for March (loose change offering) is the United Methodist Children’s Services of Wisconsin (UMCS) which is located in Milwaukee. The following information is from their website: “Why does Washington Park need United Methodist Children’s Services? The...
A View From the Hill – January
A year ago I was telling some people that I was looking forward to 2020 because after wearing glasses for 60 years I was thinking how nice it would be not to need glasses any-more or at least for a year. A few people laughed, a few people groaned and a couple of...
Sermon – March 22
Psalm 23 The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3 he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. 4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley,[a] I will fear...
Suspension of Services
Dear Members and Friends Wesley United Methodist Church has been asked by Bishop Jung and Cabinet to suspend all Worship Services and gatherings of more than 10 people until Easter, April 12, 2020. As we get closer to this date we will know more about how soon we will...
Mission of the Month – First Hmong UMC in Charlotte, NC
First Hmong United Methodist Church in Charlotte, North Carolina is seeking support from Wesley UMC to build a new church for its members. First Hmong UMC has been in ministry since 1990. The Ministry has been utilizing Vine UMC in Charlotte, NC to worship God as well...