October Cathy Mears 1 Brooke Willis 4 Andy & Gay Abarr 5 Anniversary

Marie Harkey 15 Billye Keister 20

Martha Ellen White 26 Katherine Hodkinson 28

November Morane Doeur 2 Gay Abarr 9

Bill Harkins 16 Roi Helen Naboulsi 18

Katrinka Underkoffler 13 Trish O’Brien 19

Colene Frizzell 22 David Hoke 23

FABRIC FABRIC FABRIC Wesley is looking for large pieces of unique fabric or

seasonal fabric. We use it to ENHANCE bulletin boards

SPRUCE up tables an sitting areas and Narthex Worship

committee might use seasonal fabric to spruce up the

sanctuary. Just drop off your unused, good quality fabric

at the West Office.

News and Events at WUMC. How Wesley is Re-Thinking Church! Community Outreach & More.

John Wesley Painting Awaits its New Home at Wesley UMC Prayers Go Out To

* The family of Bill Gorman, who passed away this week at his home.

* The family of Johnnie Ruth Perry, who passed away on October 19, 2014.

* Doug Primo who is in a Tulsa hospital’s ICU unit as a result of a serious infection. He is the son of Joyce Primo, an out of town Wesley member.

* De’Lene Frizzell Moore and challenges with her health (John and Colene would like to tell everyone that they appreciate all the prayers for their daughter in her time of great need. They are also so happy for all of the changes both now and in the future coming from the Strategic Team.

* Martha Butler, that her trip to Australia is a safe one.

* Dr. Frank Ragsdale, who had an angioplasty last week and will need further consultation.

* Roi Helen Naboulsi who is now home from a knee replacement and several weeks of rehab. She is anxious to get back to the church.

God loves you. You are special to him. He came as Jesus to show you his love and to die in your place. He rose to

prepare a place for you in Heaven. He sent the Holy Spirit to live in you for guidance and strength. You are important in

and to the Kingdom of God.

Holidays right around corner @ GS

“Calling all volunteers. Please pick up the phone. You have an

important message from Wesley…” If you haven’t had a chance to volunteer at Grace Stop, we need you Nov. 1 or 15 & Dec. 6 or 20 Also, we are seeking donations of small household items, men &

boy’s clothing including gloves, scarves and coats for the winter months.

Plans are underway to offer a Santa Store to neighborhood

children and we seek small items suitable for a child to give to

parents, siblings, or teachers. Grace Stop is a Ministry to help families in these tough economic times and to build relationships with

our neighbors.

OPEN 1st & 3rd Saturdays/10 A.M.-2 P.M.

Baby Shower Thanks

Megan & Carlos’ baby

shower hosted by the

Believer’s Sunday School

provided the couple with a

potpourri of good things.

We welcomed Megan’s

parents who came to

celebrate with Megan &

Carlos. THANK YOU!!

J.O.Y. Club’s

to visit Harn

Homestead The Just Older Youth

(JOY) Club will visit the

Harn Homestead on

Friday, Nov. 7th. Depart

Wesley at 10 a.m. We

will have lunch after the

tour. This month’s

Lunch-n-Learn will be

game month, with a

lively game or four of

BINGO. Fun prizes will

be awarded.

In December, look for

the Christmas Light Tour

to Yukon, plus a

Progressive Holiday

Lunch and Whi te

Elephant Exchange. We

continue to collect food

for Skyline and our Drop-

In food bag ministry. If

you would like to donate,

drop off at the West

Entrance. JOY Club will

also collect for this year’s

shut- in BLIZZARD

BAGS for days we

cannot deliver due to

inclement weather.

Offering Counters for NOV & DEC Nov. 2 Robert Thommasson & Peter Onema

Nov. 9 Linda Whaley & Christa Waehler

Nov. 16 Bob Sheets & Susan Howard

Nov. 23 Frank Arney & Lee Bullock

Nov. 30 Jim Rice & Tiffiny Lewis

Dec. 7 Martha Butler & Tom Lewis

Dec. 14 Linda Whaley & Christa Waehler

Dec. 21 Bob Sheets & Susan Howard

Dec. 24 Frank Arney & Lee Bullock

Dec. 28 Jim Rice & Tiffiny Lewis

Local artist and church member, Gay Abarr holds a painting of John Wesley, founder of Methodism and admired here by Tom Lewis, Finance Chairman. It will be hung in the Narthex of the Sanctuary or other area with traffic. Gay Abarr graciously used her artistic skills to repair damage and reframe the painting. So now, Wesley UMC has a wonderful painting of the man the church was named for, John Wesley, (1703-1791) the Anglican Clergy, Oxford Don, and Missionary, who led a spiritual renewal movement that resulted in Methodism.

2015 STEWARDSHIP Families should have received their 2015 Pledge cards by now. If you have not, please contact the church so we can mail another to you. ou may turn those in as soon as you like, or bring them to the pledge drive ending on Nov. 16th at the Explorers Thanksgiving Dinner. Please bring your pledge card and place in the collecting baskets in Fellowship Hall or the Narthex.

Wesley to Visit Wilkes UMC in Columbia, MO

GO TIGERS! On Sat/Sun, Nov. 8th and 9th,

you are invited to travel with the Strategic Team

and other members to visit a church in the

process of reinventing itself to adapt to the

changing dynamics, demographics, and culture

of its neighborhood. We will dine with the

Loaves and Fish program and attend their

worship service.

If interested, you will be responsible for 1 or 2 nights hotel stay and meals in

route. We will be using private vehicles for transportation. Contact Dr.

Hudson, Marilyn Hudson or Susan Howard if you are interested in attending.

Wesley News OCTOBER 2014 Volume 11, Issue 11

Wesley’s First Health Fair reaches into the community

Flu shots, dental screenings, the balloon clown, free smoke

detectors, information on nutrition & vitamins, fluoride

treatments, face painting, food and drink were all part of the

Health Fair held at Wesley on Saturday, October 18th. Though

there was a slow start, by 10 am there was a bustle of parents and

children moving from one station to the next, picking up

brochures, pamphlets and free samples on a variety of health

topics.

Thank you to everyone who helped with the Health Fair. Attendees benefitted

from flu vaccinations, blood pressure checks, blood sugar checks, Lisa Reid’s

nutritious and delicious food recipes and more. Wesley and ABWA members

greeted and guided attendees and invited them back to a Sunday service. Tiffiny

and Dana made an outstanding lunch for the health providers and volunteers.

Gay Abarr did a superb job face painting the kids and adults. Best of all, thanks

to your generosity, seven guests were able to get flu vaccinations from your

sponsorship. A sincere thanks to all.

Susan Howard, on behalf of the Evangelism Committee

UPCOMING HEALTH SCREENING by Integris Men’s Health

10th Anniversary Celebration

The free men’s health screenings will be held

9 am to noon on Saturday, Nov. 1 at the

Bricktown Chevy Event Center, 429 E. California Ave, Oklahoma City. Free

checkup will include stroke assessment, vision, lung function, blood pressure

and cholesterol and glucose screenings. While you are there, enjoy the

Southern Thunder Car Show. For more information, please call Integris at

405.951.2277.

Mix Your Own Common HOUSEHOLD cleaners Taken from August 2014 Reader’s Digest

Glass cleaner

Combine 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of white vinegar, and 1 cup of hot water in a spray bottle. Shake and then start spritzing.

Dishwasher detergent

Mix 1 cup of borax, 1 cup of baking soda, ½ cup of kosher salt, and ¼ cup of unsweetened lemonade-flavored Kool-Aid (for a dose of citric acid) in an airtight container, and shake. Add 1 tablespoon per load to get dishes shiny. Foaming hand wash

The secret is in the pump—not the soap—so never throw out an empty foam dispenser. Refill it with 1 tablespoon of liquid soap or dishwashing liquid and top it off with water. Stain remover

Add to a spray bottle 1 part hydrogen peroxide, 1 part baking soda, and 2 parts water. Apply to stains before washing. Drain declogger

Pour 1 cup of baking soda, 1 cup of salt, and ½ cup of vinegar into the drain. Let sit for 5 minutes; add ½ cup of lemon juice. After 15 minutes, pour 2 cups of boiling water down the drain to flush.

A Rewarding Mission Church Under the Bridge, Oct. 19

Sixteen Wesley members

worked with God in the

neighborhood Sunday Oct. 19 by

taking church to under the

'bridge' and to those who live on

the margins. Catherine Fuller

brought the Word through song,

Dr. Hudson spoke the Word, and

Wesley members demonstrated the Word by bringing and serving a large meal to

the crowd. Thanks also to those who made and sent food. A special thanks to

Barbara Parker for making and sending baked beans and slaw. Everyone

appreciated all the good food and hospitality. Thanks, also, to those who donated

water and clothing. All was used. A huge thanks to everyone

for giving generously to those in need and to those who selflessly gave your time,

Sunday afternoon, to make a Christian difference. Susan Howard, Lay Leader

How Do We Live Our Mission? In short, the mission of the Methodist Church is “to make disciples of Jesus

Christ,” based on His words, “go and make followers/disciples of all people in

the world...teach them to obey everything I have taught you.” Matthew 28:19-20.

What does it mean to make or be a disciple of Jesus? Recently, I read an article

that stated “when you make disciples you always get a church. When you make

a church you don’t always get disciples.” That’s pause for thought. Among other

things, the statement suggests being a disciple and attending a church are not

necessarily interchangeable or even the same thing. Am I Jesus' disciple or I am

just a church goer?

The second part: “Teach them to obey everything I have taught you.” That is a

TALL order because He taught a lot. Jesus taught his disciples in a variety of

methods, including by doing. He fed people, healed individuals, dined with those

on the fringe, conversed with outcasts, saved lives, convinced skeptics, gave

business advice (“throw your net on the right side of the boat.” John 21:6) plus so

much more...to people from all walks of life. So, at least some of being Jesus’

disciples must include helping, associating with, witnessing to the people from

all walks who He places in our path or community. “I was hungry, you gave me

food, I was thirst, you gave me a drink (spiritual water and actual water). I was

without clothes and you gave me something to wear, etc.” (Matthew 25:35-40) “I

tell you the truth, anything you did for even the least of my people, you also did

for me.”

As Wesley works to radically reinvent itself, please be open to ministry

opportunities that help us become better disciples and to help us to make others

disciples, including by doing as Jesus did, because when you make disciples you

always get a church.

At Church Under the Bridge, Wesley accepted the opportunity to assist a

ministry who takes worship to the “least of these” right where they are by

feeding, clothing, and witnessing. I am thankful and proud how Wesley, as a

church, responded. I began to see how our members live our mission and

become disciples to spread the word of Jesus. Susan Howard, Lay Leader

Children’s Council Hosts Halloween Carnival with food, games, costume

contest and parade, Oct. 26th.. Thank you volunteers and candy suppliers.

Church Under the Bridge. Wesley has opportunity to be part of a city-wide

ministry. Susan Howard and Gay Abarr speak to guests . The weather was

perfect and our guests were so appreciative.

Thank You & KUDOS to David Hoke David has been busy moving artwork from the old Abiders Room across the hall to the new

INSPIRERS Sunday school class and re-installing. He is also working on some glass

etchings for the doors and windows. Give him a big Thanks next time you see him.

Charge Conference Copies If you did not receive a copy of the information available at our charge conference, please

contact Ron Otte 405.525.3521, ext. 103. We would be happy to mail you out the

Relationship with Redeemer Reformed Church of OKC moves

forward after council passes a motion to allow their congregation to use Wesley on Sundays.

With an annual lease of $30,000 to Wesley, and a congregation of about 120 with 30

children, we hope to develop a strong relationship. The Redeemers are currently using the

First Presbyterian Church on Western. CC passed a motion to forward further discussions to

the Trustees and to develop a lease agreement to begin January 2015.