New Visitor to Wesley Memorial
What You Can Expect
 I myself have gained much joy and comfort from your love, my brother,
because your kindness has so often refreshed the hearts of God’s people.
– Philemon 1:7When you enter the doors of Wesley Memorial for the first time, you will
find that you are in a warm, caring atmosphere; you will be
greeted by smiling faces and hands extended in friendship.
Our early service (8:30 am) is a dynamic 45-minute service
– contemporary in nature in that it is usually led by our
Contemporary Praise Band. This is an informal service with
multi-media presentation that may include slides or short film clips.
You will feel comfortable attending in casual clothes.
 Our second service
(11am), a one-hour service is a little more formal and follows a more
traditional outline – with organ preludes, the
Doxology, Affirmation of Faith, and the Lord’s Prayer. The children
are
brought up front for a special 5 minute sermon, after which the pre-schoolers
leave for “extended session” – a short lesson and activity time. The
choir sings anthems and the sermon is given from the pulpit. If you
enjoy organ music, you’ll enjoy this service. Most people
dress up a
little more, but some still wear casual clothes here, too.
As a visitor, you will never be singled out. While there are usually
visitor name tags in the pews, it is your choice whether you choose to
identify yourself as a visitor. We want to know that you have visited
us, so we ask that you sign the form in the pew pocket; but that, too,
is not required.
As you enter or leave the Sanctuary through the Gathering Hall, you will
notice a table where you can talk with someone about our church and get
leaflets and brochures that may answer some of your questions.
We hope that your worship experience at Wesley Memorial is pleasurable
and meaningful.
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How to Join Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church
And we know that all that happens to us is working for our good if we
love God and are fitting into his plans. – Romans 8:28
 Membership is open to any person who has personally accepted Jesus
Christ as Savior and Lord, who has received baptism, and who desires to
be committed to Wesley Memorial as a local body of believers. Membership
is not a prerequisite for involvement in every ministry, but is required
for ministry leadership, involvement in certain ministries as determined
by the Book of Discipline, and participation in decision making.
For more information on becoming a member, please call the church
office at 910-791-4092 or
Contact Us.
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I myself have gained much joy and comfort from your love, my brother,
because your kindness has so often refreshed the hearts of God’s people.
– Philemon 1:7
