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9:30 Sunday Worship

Open Hearts. Open Minds. Open Doors.

April 8, 2026

Wesley United Methodist Church

Worship This Sunday

April 12, 2026 Message Riles to Live By: “Do No Harm”
Scripture Genesis 26:28 - 29
Attendants: Marilyn Bumstead & Linda Johnson
Attendants:

FROM PASTOR DYTON

OUT OF MY MIND:
“It Has Only Just Begun”
Did you know that the Monday after Easter is known as "Bright Monday"? The name comes from the transition from the darkness of Good Friday and Silent Saturday to the brightness of the Resurrection and the days that follow. It is also known as "Angel Monday" to commemorate the angel's message: "He is not here; he is risen." The days after Easter are not simply a return to "as usual" or normalcy. Rather, Bright Monday encourages us to carry the joy of the resurrection into daily life...and not just on the Monday after Easter, but every day after Easter. In worship on Easter, we celebrate the empty tomb, but Monday emphasizes the new beginning and continual message of Easter hope. In other words, the resurrection was only the beginning!
Now we are living in the "new normal." Easter is not simply a change; it is a revolution; it changes everything. It demands that we now live out of this new normal each day. This new normal provides us with the opportunity to carry on the celebration of Easter and invites us to continually reflect on the impact the resurrection has on our lives. Instead of treating Easter as a once-a-year moment, this Monday (and the entire week following Easter) is a time to allow the hope of Easter to be our daily guide.
So, as we step into this week, remember that the story of the empty tomb is meant for each day of the week as much as it is for Sunday mornings. After all, we are "Easter people."

Mid - Week Manna
Join us Wednesday April 15th at 5:30p for good food,
Intergenerational fellowship and Bible Study.
Youth are welcome.
CHEFS CHOICE

Wesley UMC offers many opportunities for community connection and volunteer events. Check our website under ministries to learn more
www.umciola.org

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION
April 19, 2026
Join us in honoring the many volunteers that make the dream work at Wesley UMC!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE

April 19, 2026
Brunch at Wesley UMC
Directly after worship

Weekly calendar
November 12 - November 18
Jul
July 2 - July 8
April 30-May 6

Events, Birthdays & Anniversaries

Sunday 12th	9:30a - Sunday Worship / Sunday School / https://www.facebook.com/UMCIola	10:45p - Administrative Council Meeting / Lorenzo Jensen Sr.
Monday 13th	3:45p - By My Side / 4:45p - Boot Camp @ Calvary Life Center	3:45p - VBS Committee Meeting @ First Presbyterian Church Iola.
Tuesday 14th	8:00a - Boot Camp @ Calvary Life Center / 4:45p - Boot Camp @ Calvary Life Center	6:30p - Boy Scouts @ Calvary Life Center
Wednesday 15th	8:00a - Boot Camp @ Calvary Life Center / 4:45p - Boot Camp @ Calvary Life Center / 5:30p - Mid - Week Manna	6:30p - Cub Scouts @ Calvary Life Center / Rachel Baker
Thursday 16th	8:00a - Boot Camp @ Calvary Life Center / 1:00p - Prayer Shawls / 4:00p - TOPS @ Calvary Life Center	4:45p - Boot Camp @ CLC / 5:30p - UWF @ Wesley UMC / Jason Ellis
Friday 17th	8:00p - Boot Camp @ Calvary Life Center / Office Closed every Friday	Lorenzo Sr. & Jacqualin Jensen
Saturday 18th	9:00a - 3:00p - Small Church Development Conference. Wesley UMC Parsons

Please be in prayer for: Wesley UMC Parsons & Hamilton Chapel UMC. Pastor Peter Choi
Continuing Prayers: Lori Ensminger, Spencer & Helen Ambler, Fred Church, Debbie Spait, Susan Catron, Chris Callier, Beverly Franklin, Terry & Sandy Rodgers, Jerry Smith, David Wichman, Sandy Wolf - Buche, Vernon Miller, Maria (infant great-granddaughter of Larry & Pam Hart), Vic Edwards (Son-in-Law of Marvin & Donna Valentine), Craig Sargeant (Brenda Sargeant’s Son), Jack Stanley, Jeanette Abbott, Linda Johnson, Donna Bauer, Jeff Jackson (Norma Jackson’s Son), Matt Schwenk (Karen Lee’s Son-in-law), Penny Miller (Joann Miller’s Daughter), Judy Cochran (neighbor to Donna Bauer).
Care Home Residents: Baldwin Rehab: Cheryl Moyer. Greystone: Barbara Letsinger, Kathleen Sinclair, Dianna Cuppy, Eleanor Ross, Lois Bradford, Deanna Buche- Wright . Oswego Health & Rehab: Lois Kerns, Pittsburg Health & Rehabilitation: Jan Powell Credo Senior Living: Ken Groves. Dignity Care Home: Joann Maxwell Heartland: Jean Roberts. Hometouch: Debbi Sebbert, Don & Frances Wiles, Betty & Jerry Skidmore

Contact Information

Pastor Owen is available by phone (620)228-1976, text, or email (iolawesleypastor@gmail.com) Monday-Thursday during his office hours (9:00 am - 3:30 pm). After hours, for emergency only. All Prayer request should be submitted to the church office by phone (620)365-2285 or email (iolawesley@gmail.com). Messages will be checked Sunday morning prior to worship.
Wesley UMC - 301 E. Madison; Phone Number: 620.365.2285; Office Hours: Mon. - Thurs.
9am-1pm
Church offices are closed on FRIDAY
Calvary Life Center - 118 W. Jackson; Phone number: 620.365.3883

Commodities
December 23, 2024
4:30 pm
Church Parking Lot
301 E. Madison Ave.
Iola, KS 66749

Tuesday 25th	1:00 pm -4 pm Vacation Bible School / 4:45 pm Bootcamp at Calvary Life Center / 4:45 pm Bootcamp at Calvary Life Center

Vacation Bible School 2024

Men’s Breakfast
November 11, 2024
7:00 am

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Hanging of the Greens
This Sunday
November 24th

PRAYER FOR OUR SCHOOLS AND YOUTH

If Anyone Would Like To Send A Card
To Joann Maxwell Here Is Her New
Address

FROM PASTOR DYTON

FROM PASTOR DYTON

Pre-registration is REQUIRED
by Monday, July 8th,
to guarantee your spot
Open to children 3years old through completion of 5th grade. Cost $10.00 per child ($20.00 per family maximum) if you or your child have Special Needs requirement, please contact: First Presbyterian Church at 620.365.3481 or Wesley UMC at 620.365.2285 regarding assistance. Check in, Opening, Closing, Dismissal will be located at First Presbyterian Church 302 E. Madison

Thank you
for Supporting UMCOR
Please bring items for flood bucket no later than
December 29th

Contact Information

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Church Work Week
July 8th- 11th
Monday-Thursday 9am -Noon
Call Church Office for jobs.
There are “sit-down” jobs and some that will require a little more.

Please find these amazing women and tell them thank you!
Linda Johnson ,Kathy Clemans, Cathy Cline, Liz McArdle and Lor

Please find these amazing women and tell them thank you!
Linda Johnson ,Kathy Clemans, Cathy Cline, Liz McArdle and Lor