The Wesley Connector JUNE 24, 2020 Last fall JB McNatt and I met in my office. He naturally was heading out to work at the ranch, but stopped by to ask me what I thought the Church (Wesley) would be like in 50 or 100 years. (JB has seen this church through about that long.) I could not give him many exact answers. Now 8 months later, I am glad I didn’t, who would ever thought this is where we’d be. After a while, in the way God does answer us, I blurted out, “JB, faithful. What will Wesley be in 50 or 100 years? Wesley will be faithful.” It may not have been the full answer he was looking for, nor was it one I hoped to give. Yet, we looked at each other and realized by that time we’ll both be “fans in the stands” of heaven cheering folks on. We agreed this church would be faithful to served Jesus Christ, the community, and each other. That conversation has meant more to me in the past three months than any other I have had in recent memories. The echo of God’s message to us was not one of smooth sailing, easy, simple, etc. It was a reminder, by seeking the hand of Jesus Christ, we are going to live faithfully and pass along a church which values that faithfulness. “How?” has been my daily, hourly, and even minute by minute question/prayer I take the Lord. Again, I was looking for some pretty specific answers, and the echo back is: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, strength and mind… love your neighbor as yourself.” It seems God is focused on our “why’s” when we are asking “how/what” questions. Folks, I do not know exactly how each day will progress. I do know by trusting the One who saves us daily, walking by faith and truth, we will sow seeds of faithfulness even in difficult times like these. I want to encourage you, with each decision you make, to use the tools of our faith to guide you. Maybe ask a few questions like these will help us: • Does this reflect the Love of God with all my heart, soul, strength, and mind? • Does this reflect Christ’s call to love my neighbor as myself? (if you have to ask, “who is my neighbor” please re-read Luke 10:25-37 in its entirety) As Christians in the Methodist tradition we are also guided to “Do no harm, Do all the good you can, Stay in Love with God (attend unto God).” When we do not know exactly what the faithful answer is, if we make the method of discernment faithful, it tends to yield faithful results. And that is something I can promise you we will be in all of this: faithful. God be with you all! In Christ, Chris The Yost Post: What Can I Promise You?
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The Wesley ConnectorJUNE 24, 2020
Last fall JB McNatt and I met in my office. He naturally was heading out to work at the ranch, but stopped by to ask me what I thought the Church (Wesley) would be like in 50 or 100 years. (JB has seen this church through about that long.) I could not give him many exact answers. Now 8 months later, I am glad I didn’t, who would ever thought this is where we’d be. After a while, in the way God does answer us, I blurted out, “JB, faithful. What will Wesley be in 50 or 100 years? Wesley will be faithful.” It may not have been the full answer he was looking for, nor was it one I hoped to give. Yet, we looked at each other and realized by that time we’ll both be “fans in the stands” of heaven cheering folks on. We agreed this church would be faithful to served Jesus Christ, the community, and each other.
That conversation has meant more to me in the past three months than any other I have had in recent memories. The echo of God’s message to us was not one of smooth sailing, easy, simple, etc. It was a reminder, by seeking the hand of Jesus Christ, we are going to live faithfully and pass along a church which values that faithfulness. “How?” has been my daily, hourly, and even minute by minute question/prayer I take the Lord. Again, I was looking for some pretty specific answers, and the echo back is: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, strength and mind… love your neighbor as yourself.” It seems God is focused on our “why’s” when we are asking “how/what” questions.
Folks, I do not know exactly how each day will progress. I do know by trusting the One who saves us daily, walking by faith and truth, we will sow seeds of faithfulness even in difficult times like these. I want to encourage you, with each decision you make, to use the tools of our faith to guide you.
Maybe ask a few questions like these will help us:
• Does this reflect the Love of God with all my heart, soul, strength, and mind?
• Does this reflect Christ’s call to love my neighbor as myself? (if you have to ask, “who is my neighbor” please re-read Luke 10:25-37 in its entirety)
As Christians in the Methodist tradition we are also guided to “Do no harm, Do all the good you can, Stay in Love with God (attend unto God).”
When we do not know exactly what the faithful answer is, if we make the method of discernment faithful, it tends to yield faithful results. And that is something I can promise you we will be in all of this: faithful.
God be with you all!
In Christ,
Chris
The Yost Post: What Can I Promise You?
June 23, 2020
Church family,
God bless you all and thank you for everyone who participated in our church wide survey.
The Wesley Board met Sunday June 14 for three hours and another hour Wednesday evening June 17. Sunday we were briefed by medical professionals who are also members of our church concerning their recommendations as members of Wesley. The Board carefully reviewed the results of the church wide survey. The Board has continued to pray that God gives us the grace to do God’s will above all else. Based upon the recommendations of our medical folks, in consultation with the survey, diligent prayer and our discussions… coupled now (as of this writing) with last week’s surge in cases and hospitalizations we will continue remote worship through the month of July. We will continue to reevaluate our status 30 days at a time.
Based in no small part on the medical advice of our members, we will begin offering more outdoor onsite activities. We cannot stress enough how important it is when you are onsite and outdoors to maintain social distancing and mask wearing is encouraged. The building will continue to be closed except for essential personnel.
For those interested: the survey was completed by 157 individuals. 76% believed we should open only once we can verify it is safe to do so. Of the remaining 24%, a little over half felt we could open with precautions and a few felt we should be open no matter what. We know not all will agree with this decision to remain open to online worship only.
God bless you all and thank you for trusting us to lead faithfully through this incredibly difficult season. Thank you for your ongoing prayer, presence, gifts, service, and witness.
In service of Christ with you all,
Wesley United Methodist ChurchC O N N E C T . L E A R N . L E A D . S E R V E .
Becky Bishop, Lay Leader Beverly White, Board Chair Chris Yost, Lead Pastor
Wesley United Methodist Church (WUMC) is seeking a qualified and dedicated Preschool Director of Christian faith for their Kinder Connections and Parents Day Out (KC/PDO) programs. The Director will oversee the daily operations and administration of the expanding preschool ministry at WUMC. The candidate will provide quality direction and leadership for the Christian education and care of
children, families, church, and community in its outreach efforts. The Director will support the overall mission, vision, and beliefs of WUMC.
Qualifications Prefer qualifications for the KC/PDO Director to have a Bachelor of Arts in Education (preferably in Early Childhood, Child Development or Elementary Education) or a relevant field with a minimum of six hours in business management and a minimum of three years of full-time teaching experience with young children and at least one year of experience in a licensed child-care center.
Acceptable qualifications are an Associate of Applied Science degree in child development or a relevant field with a minimum of six college credit hours in child development, six college credit hours in management, and a minimum of two years of experience in a licensed child-care center.
Also recommended, but not required, for the director to hold a Texas Teaching Certificate. KC/PDO Director must also be a United States citizen with and valid Social Security Number.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
What have you
Growing tomatoes
and a mustache!
Don Crouse
Built a new fence in the backyard!John Paul Salazar
Making sure my eyes are good!
Barbara Morton
Window visits
with Daddy!
Karen McClellanKayaking with neighbors!
Harold & Terry Goehl
S’mores in the Backyard!Cody & Melissa Garrett family
been up to?
Critter Cam entertainment!
John & ElaineYznaga
Best wishes to Lori Dreher. Lori has accepted
a position with Caddo Mills ISD. Lori served as a preschool teacher for seven years before accepting the Director position of the KC/PDO program which she held for seven years. Thank you for sharing your gifts and talents with us!
✏ Meet and maintain the licensing requirements of the State of Texas ✏ Create a quality, Christian-based child-centered program environment ✏ Hire, lead, and support staff ✏ Maintain program communication with parents ✏ Process tuition payments and supervise financial records ✏ Prepare and adhere to an annual budget in coordination with KCPDO Board ✏ Perform parent/student orientation ✏ Coordinate off-site learning (field trips) ✏ Represent the early childhood development program and Wesley in the community ✏ Manage school-related supplies ✏ Conduct quarterly KC/PDO Board meetings
During our time of social distancing, the JOY Group is getting to know each other more through a daily question posted on Facebook. The JOYsters wanted to share one!
Join the JOYsters on , Wesley UMC Greenville JOY Group.
Old and New, Tried and True Recipes from those who love to cook!
INGREDIENTS2 cups Green Grapes (halved)2 cup Red Grapes (halved)4 cups Fresh Broccoli (chopped in small pieces)1 small bunch Green Onions (thinly sliced) 1/2 Gala Apple (unpeeled & chopped)1/2 Granny Smith Apple (unpeeled & chopped)
DRESSING INGREDIENTS1 cup Mayonnaise1/2 cup Sugar2 tbsp White Vinegar
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS1 can Water Chestnuts (chopped)1 cup Toasted Almonds (slivered)8 slices Bacon (crumbled)
Whisk together dressing ingredients. Mix into the broccoli/grape/apple/green onion mixture. Add water chestnuts. Cover and chill. Before serving add bacon and almonds.
**Makes a large salad. Half recipe will feed 6.
BROCCOLI GRAPE SALAD from the kitchen of Carol Clayton
What is the strangest thing you have ever eaten? (question from June 17, some of the answers below)
🍕 Leslie Cullen: Chicken Feet
🍕 Kristine Koger: Ox Tongue
🍕 Robyn Owens: Octopus
🍕 Krystal Baxter: Shark
🍕 Toni Dreiling: Kangaroo and Crocodile
🍕 Mandy Smith: Black Pudding
🍕 Dave Dreiling: Honeyed Bumblebees
🍕 Phyllis Voorhees: Rice Pudding
🍕 Carol Winans: Y’all are making me sick!
🍕 Karen McClellen: Haggis
🍕 John Armstrong: Sweetbreads
🍕 Dorothy Straks: Alligator
🍕 Alex Pegg: Salad
🍕 Eva Green: Squid
🍕 John & Elaine Yznaga: Baby Goat Head
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