Wesley United Church– Year A
April 26, 2026, 11:00 am
4th Sunday of Easter
Worship Leader: Bev Hinks

Readers: Lucy Bragg
Music:  Mabel Spencer
Greeter:  Ruth Deveaux 
Bell Ringer: Ross Cooper
  

 

Gathering in the Spirit

 

Welcome to our worship service either online or in printed form.  

 

Life and Work of the Church may be found at the end of the service.

 

Our Blessings & Birthdays for this week are:

 

Lighting of the Christ Candle

 
We light this candle as a reminder of God's presence in this holy, sacred moment.  God is with us in our joy and in our sorrows.  God's love always shines brightly – we need only set our gaze upon it.

 

*Introit:  MV # 122  This is the Day

 

The is the day that God has made;
we will rejoice and be glad!
We will rejoice and be glad!
Singing hallelu, singing hallelu, singing hallelu!
We will rejoice and be glad!
We will rejoice and be glad!

 

 

*Call to Worship 

 

A three-year-old was riding a bike and called out, “I'm laughing, Grandma.  Are you laughing too?”
  Why do we come here on a Sunday morning?  I wonder if it is to kick-start our joy.  And to celebrate with those around us that there is joy to be had, even in the midst of sad times, difficult times.  If we aren't up to feeling joy, we might find comfort and hope in the joy and laughter shared in worship.
  Our time together in worship is a springboard of faith as we engage with the Good News of Jesus.  If we call it Good News, surely there's a smile in there and maybe even a laugh.  We might even notice God calling out, “Are you laughing?”  
May our coming together and our going forth be filled with the joy, enthusiasm, energy, and laughter we need.  We connect in what we call worship.

 

*Opening Hymn VU # 635 All the Way My Saviour Leads Me

 

1  All the way my Saviour leads me;
what have I to ask beside?
Can I doubt his tender mercy
who through life has been my guide?  
Heavenly peace, divinest comfort,
here by faith in him to dwell,
for I know, whate’er befall me,
Jesus doeth all things well. 

  

2  All the way my Saviour leads me,
cheers each winding path I tread,
gives me grace for every trial,
feeds me with the living bread.
Though my weary steps may falter,
and my soul athirst may be,
gushing from the rock before me,
lo, a spring of joy I see!  

 

3  All the way my Saviour leads me;
O the fullness of his love!
Perfect rest to me is promised
in my Father’s house above.
When my sprit, clothed, immortal,
wings its flight to realms of day,
this my song through endless ages,
“Jesus led me all the way!”                         

 

Opening Prayer 

 

Gracious God - we give you thanks and praise for the day you have made, for the life you have given, and for the love you have poured out.  We thank you for Christ Jesus our Shepherd and for how he calls us by name and leads us to safely to the wa-ters that refresh and well up to eternal life.  We thank you for the bread of heaven to earth come down and for the wine of salvation that lifts us up to you in glory.  Help us to render to you all the praise and honour you so richly deserve and to worship you in truth and righteousness in this hour and all the day through.  Amen.

Invitation to Confession  

Psalm 23 was written just for you.  Let us share a version of this psalm, confessing our need, our yearning, our hope, and our faith:

 

Prayer of Confession  

The Lord is my shepherd.                                                                                              Even though I cross through a discouraging valley, even though I travel embarrassing and hurt-filled paths, I fear no evil. God is with me, softening the humiliation and clearing the shame from my heart. I am forgiven. My shame is exchanged for a sense of calm, my pain for assuring joy. And I will celebrate in God's house forevermore. Amen

Words of Assurance

 

L. Be assured of God's steadfast love and compassion.  We are never alone, never left to struggle alone in whatever guilt we feel or burdens we carry.  Our Merciful God forgives us, guides us, and holds us, now and always.

 P.   Thanks be to God.

Video:  Jesus the Shepherd of My Soul

 

Jesus, the shepherd of my soul, all of my needs supplies
By living waters gives me rest, keeping me by His side
Bringing my wandering spirit back when I forsake His ways 
Leading me for His mercy’s sake in paths of truth and grace.

 

Jesus, the shepherd of my soul, when in the valley deep
Death like a shadow hides my way, still You are leading me
I will not fear the darkest hour, faithful You will remain
Comforting with Your rod and staff, driving my fears away

 

Jesus, the shepherd of my soul, keeping me from all harm
Ever until He leads me home, safely into His arms
When I behold Him face to face, then I will look and see
Goodness and mercy from His hand surely have followed me

 

When I behold Him face to face, then I will look and see
Goodness and mercy from His hand surely have followed me
Surely have followed me

 

Listening for the Spirit

Scripture Readings:

Acts 2: 42-47

The last few Sundays and again today, we are studying Acts 2, where we find ourselves in Jerusalem just after the day of Pentecost.  The scene is bustling with activity as thousands of people from different regions have gathered for the feast.  Among the crowd are the apostles, including Peter, John and James, who have just experienced the outpouring of the Holy Spirit as promised by Jesus.  
As the apostles begin to preach, many hearts are convicted and about three thousand people are baptized and added to the early Christian community.
The verses today capture the essence of the early church’s spirit of fellowship, worship, and generosity, as they live out their faith in a powerful and transformative way.

 

Acts 2: 42-47

 

They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. Awe came upon everyone, because many wonders and signs were being done by the apostles. All who believed were together and had all things in common; they would sell their possessions and goods and distribute the proceeds to all, as any had need. Day by day, as they spent much time together in the temple, they broke bread at home and ate their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having the goodwill of all the people. And day by day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.
The Word of the Lord         Thanks be to God 

Psalm 23

The Book of Psalms is a collection of sacred songs and prayers attributed to King David, the second king of ancient Israel.  David, a shepherd-turned-king, had a deep understanding of the human condition and a profound relationship with God.  In this psalm, David reflects on the Lord as his shepherd, guiding and protecting him through the trials and tribulations of life.  This beloved passage offers a comforting message of God’s unwavering care and provision, even in the face of darkness and adversity.

 

Psalm 23

 

L. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
   He makes me lie down in green pastures;

 

P. he leads me beside still waters;
   he restores my soul.

 

L. He leads me in right paths
   for his name’s sake.

 

P.  though I walk through the darkest valley,
   I fear no evil;

 

L. for you are with me;
   your rod and your staff—
   they comfort me.

 

P. You prepare a table before me
   in the presence of my enemies;

 

L. you anoint my head with oil;
   my cup overflows.

 

P. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
   all the days of my life,

 

L. and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD
   my whole life long.
 
Response to Psalm
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen

 

 

Gospel Reading:  John 10:1-10

 

This passage from the Gospel of John provides valuable insights into the teachings and ministry of Jesus Christ.  The author, John, was one of the twelve disciples of Jesus and a close companion.  He offers a unique perspective, drawing from his personal experiences and eyewitness accounts to shed light on the profound truths Jesus conveyed.  Jesus uses the metaphor of a shepherd and his flock to illustrate the nature of his relationship with his followers in this chapter.  He emphasizes his role as the “good shepherd” who cares for his sheep, in contrast to the false shepherds who seek their own gain.
John portrays Jesus as the Good Shepherd, emphasizing His sacrificial love, guidance and the promise of abundant life for those who follow Him. 

Gospel Reading:  John 10:1-10

“Very truly, I tell you, anyone who does not enter the sheepfold by the gate but climbs in by another way is a thief and a bandit. The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep hear his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has brought out all his own, he goes ahead of them, and the sheep follow him because they know his voice. They will not follow a stranger, but they will run from him because they do not know the voice of strangers.” Jesus used this figure of speech with them, but they did not understand what he was saying to them. So again, Jesus said to them, “Very truly, I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep. All who came before me are thieves and bandits; but the sheep did not listen to them. I am the gate. Whoever enters by me will be saved and will come in and go out and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.

The Word of the Lord
Thanks be to God

 

Message:  A Psalm for Us All

By: James Laurence

 

Every year on this Fourth Sunday of Easter, those who follow the Revised Common Lectionary observe what is informally known as “Good Shepherd Sunday.”  Our gospel reading this Sunday is always from John 10, the section of John’s Gospel where Jesus describes himself as our good shepherd.  And the psalm appointed for this day is always the same one:  Psalm 23.
This is a very familiar psalm to many, if not most of us.  It is not only the most well-known psalms of them all, it is arguably the most beloved.  It is a personal favourite of mine.  And what I have noticed over the years is that this psalm teaches me something new whenever I spend time with it. 
I have mentioned this psalm in a number of sermons, but never devoted an entire sermon to it, so that is what I plan to do today:  Offer a sermon on Psalm 23, simply taking it verse by verse.  Six perfect verses that teach us as much about our life with God as anything in all of Scripture.  Beginning with that very first verse: “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.”

 

All We Want

We all probably have some idea of what it means that the Lord is our shepherd.  It is a beautiful picture of our God, describing a God who is not a distant deity, but one who takes a personal interest in our lives; a God who cares for us deeply, and who takes care of us daily. The Lord is our Shepherd.  What a gift.
But what about the next part of this verse- “I shall not want”?  What does this mean?  This, to me, is one of the keys to this psalm, and one of the keys to our life with God:  Learning to find in God everything that we could ever want.
As human beings living in this world, we all want many things.  Some are for ourselves, but many are for others, or for our world.  This first verse, to me, is not describing our life with God as it is; it is describing our life with God as it should be. It is a goal of where God wants to take us, rather than a description of where we are.  And where God wants to take us all is to that place where we find in God everything we could ever want.
Praying this first verse, in other words, is not simply thanking God for being our shepherd, or Jesus for being our Good Shepherd.  It is also asking God to help us want nothing besides him.  It is a way of reminding ourselves that underneath all of the other wants in our life, there is just one that matters, and that is our life with God.  And when we want that above all, there is nothing else we want or need.

 

Restoring our Souls

The second verse begins to describe what a life with God looks like on a daily basis.  The rest of the psalm will be describing that.  But it starts with God making us lie down in green pastures, leading us beside still, refreshing waters, and restoring our souls.  It is beautiful imagery, very peaceful.  But let me just say a word about the part of this verse- “He restores my soul.”
Our souls need that restoration, don’t they?  And not just once, but again and again.  Life has a way of depleting our souls, of causing them to be thrown off-kilter.  Our souls need constant restoration, and that is something that only God can do.  It makes me think of the invitation from Jesus in Matthew 11: “Come to me, all you who are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.  Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”
That is how our souls are restored-by coming to Jesus, by learning from him.  He is our Good Shepherd, and he wants to lead us beside the still waters; he wants to restore our souls.  And all we have to do is accept his invitation.  Come to him, spend time with him, learn from him, and our souls will be restored.  And our restored souls will find rest.

 

Led on Right Pathways

But not rest without purpose.  Jesus’ invitation is not simply to give us rest, but to lead us.  Which brings us to the next verse of this psalm: “He leads me in right paths for his name’s sake.”  Or, in the King James Version, he leads me in paths of righteousness.  But what is this path of righteousness?  What is the right path?  How do we know if we are on it?
There is one sure way to know that we are on the right path, this psalm teaches us:  Follow Jesus.  Don’t trust the path; don’t trust your instincts; don’t trust your family or friends; don’t trust me; trust Jesus. He promises to lead you and guide you on the right path.  All we have to do is follow him.  Every day.  Spend time with Jesus.  Learn from him.  Listen to his voice.  Follow him. And trust him to lead us on the right path.
In a famous prayer by Thomas Merton, he begins by saying: “My Lord God, I have no idea where I am going.”  But he trusts that simply desiring to please God is itself pleasing to God.  And he prays, “I hope I have that desire in all that I am doing.”  But not only that, he goes on to say: “And I know that if I do this you will lead me by the right road, though I may know nothing about it.” 
This is the prayer of someone who had made Psalm 23 his own.  And who had come to believe that his shepherd would lead him along right pathways, even when he felt a little lost.  That is the promise of our shepherd.  

 

Through Dark Valleys

But even when we do follow Jesus faithfully on the “right path,” and we are assured that we will not get lost, we still might find ourselves in dark valleys.  This brings us to the next verse: “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”
At the exact middle of this psalm, we find the phrase that is at the heart of it: “You are with me.”  In Hebrew there are 26 words before this phrase, and 26 words after it.  The very middle of this psalm is the truth on which it all depends: “You are with me.”  Nothing is more important than that.  It is why we need not fear, even when we face dark valleys, even when we are in the shadow of death, even when there is evil around us, enemies.  It’s all okay because God is with us.  Our Shepherd.  Who leads us, guides us, and lays down his life for us.  “We know love by this,” as John tells us in our 1John 3:16, “that Jesus Christ laid down his life us.”

 

The Upper Room

Think back a moment to the night that Jesus was arrested, and you will have a perfect image for the fifth verse of Psalm 23: “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.”  Isn’t that what Jesus did for his disciples that night?  Surrounded by enemies, he prepared a table.  He anointed their feet.  He raised the cup and offered it to them.  He re-enacted this psalm, in other words.  Just as he does for us every Sunday.  No matter what is going on in the world or in our lives, we come here to find the table prepared.  The meal ready.  The cup of grace, love, and mercy overflowing.  God’s goodness and mercy in abundance.  Here in the house of the Lord.  Which brings us to the last verse of this psalm:
“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”
I love the idea of God’s goodness and mercy following me around all day, every day.  Always there for me, for us.  But this promise is even stronger than that.  It literally says that God’s goodness and mercy pursue us- they chase us down, never letting us go, the “hound of heaven” always on our tail, refusing to quit until we are chased back into the arms of God’s love.  And not just us.  But our friends and loved ones who have given up on church, or even on God.  Think of God’s goodness and mercy as pursuing them, chasing them down, until they are shepherded back into the arms of God’s love, into the safety of the house of the Lord. What a wonderful promise!

 

This Psalm Is Meant for Me

 

There is a famous story about this psalm that I first came across in a commentary on the psalms by George Knight.  It is the story of “two ministers who went on holiday together tramping in the Welsh hills.  High on the moors they met a shepherd lad and stopped to chat with him.  They found this boy had never been to school and that he knew nothing at all of the Christian faith.  The two ministers finally read to him the 23rd Psalm, and to help him find a personal faith, they got him to repeat the words, ‘The Lord is my shepherd.’
Next year they were back in the same hills.  This time they called at a cottage to ask for a drink of milk.  The lady noticed them looking at a photograph of a lad on the mantelpiece.  “Yes,” she said, “that was my son.  He died last winter in a snowstorm while tending his sheep.  But there was a curious thing about him, his right hand was clutching the fourth finger of his left hand.”  “Well now,” one of the ministers replied, “we met your boy last year.  In fact, since he was a shepherd boy, we taught him to repeat the first line of the 23rd Psalm, and we told him whenever he said it to himself, to pause at the fourth word, and think ‘This psalm was meant for me’.”
That is the promise of this psalm, and the gift of our shepherd- to be with us always, to lead us beside the still waters, and to bring us to the house of the Lord, where we will dwell forever.

 

Closing

The 23rd Psalm is truly timeless.  It is a psalm to memorize-to tuck deep in our hearts- and to return to whenever we feel distant from God, afraid, or restless.  Let our Lord lead us beside still waters and restore our souls.  Know that God is with us, now and always; his goodness and mercy following us wherever we go.  Believe that this psalm is for you.  The Lord is your shepherd.  There is nothing else to want.  Amen 

  *Hymn: VU # 661  Come to My Heart  

 
1  Come to my heart, Lord Jesus;
teach me to walk in your way.
Come to my heart, Lord Jesus;
come to my heart today.
Give me the peace and joy
that only you can bring.
Come to my heart, Lord Jesus;
give me a song to sing.

 

2  Fill me with love, Lord Jesus;
teach me to walk in your way.
Fill me with love, Lord Jesus;
fill me with love today.
Give me the peace and joy
that only you can bring.
Fill me with love, Lord Jesus;
give me a song to sing.

 

3 Answer my prayer, Lord Jesus;
teach me to walk in your way.
Answer my prayer, Lord Jesus;
answer my prayer today.
Give me the peace and joy
that only you can bring.
Answer my prayer, Lord Jesus;
give me a song to sing.

 

Responding to the Spirit

 

Prayers of the People 

O God, your goodness and mercy follows us all the days of life.   You have made Jesus, whom you raised from the dead, the gate through which we, the sheep of your flock, may come and go in safety and in peace.  Through him and in him you promise abundant life to all your children, both those near and those far away.  We pray you, O God, protect the sheep of your flock
from all who would destroy.  Keep us safe in the fold of the one whose voice we know, the one who bore our sins on the cross and by whose wounds we have been healed. Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray, O God for the Church, that all those baptised in the name of the Lord may hear and heed the voice of the shepherd who calls us to unity and that he may raise up in our midst those who lead with courage serve with love.  Lord, hear our prayer.

We pray, O God, for the World, that the rich nations may share justly the abundance of the earth that be-longs to all people and that there may be peace be-tween nations and peoples - especially O Lord, we pray for the peace of Jerusalem.   Lord, hear our prayer.

We pray, O God, for those who are oppressed, afflict-ed or in need.  Especially we remember those who have been robbed of innocence and joy by the abuse of others and those who suffer for their witness against injustice and greed, and those who are homeless or without food and water. 
Lord, hear our prayer.

WE pray O Lord, for our young people - that they may find in our community an authentic and attractive witness to the joy of life in Christ - and that in their homes there may be peace instead of strife and alienation. Lord hear our prayer....

We pray, O Lord, for our families and for our neigh-bours - and for all those whom you have placed upon our hearts this day.   Hear the prayers of thanksgiving and intercession we make for them as we name them aloud before you at this time _____________.Lord, hear our prayer.

Eternal and Compassionate God, we pray to you through Christ Jesus our Lord and Saviour, he who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy
Spirit - one God, forever and ever who taught us to pray Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not in-to temptation, but deliver us from evil: for thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen

 

M & S Story

Room to Speak, Space to Listen

On Wednesday afternoons, a group of young people come together to do something simple and powerful. They talk. These gatherings are part of a mentorship and mental health program through the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK). For many of the youth who take part, it’s one of the few places where they feel safe enough to share what they’re thinking and experiencing.
Christine now leads these conversations as a mentor, but her journey to this moment began in a similar cir-cle, as someone seeking support herself.
In Kenya, young people are expected to grow up fast. By age 15, they may be seen as old enough to handle life on their own. But the reality is hard—youth may not get the encouragement or support they need. Some may leave school early, often because of teen pregnan-cy, the need to work, or lack of access to education in general. And showing emotion—crying, opening up—can be seen as weakness.
Christine knows this reality firsthand. When struggles go unspoken, young people can feel completely alone. Youth suicide is a real and painful reality. She once carried burdens in silence, feeling the weight of expectations without a safe space to share what she was experiencing.
Then she found the NCCK mentorship program.
In those Wednesday gatherings, Christine discovered something she had been missing: a place where she could speak freely, where her thoughts and feelings mattered. “Mental health means feeling safe enough to express your thoughts and feelings,” she now explains with the clarity of someone who has lived it. “Talking it out is the best way out.”
The support she received didn't just help her survive—it transformed her. “It's been one of my dreams to be there for someone,” she shares. That dream became her reality.
Today, Christine mentors 40 young people through the UCC youth mentorship program. She brings to each session the understanding of someone who has sat in their seats, who knows what it means to need someone to listen. As a mother, she practices intentional parent-ing—encouraging confidence, conversation, and hon-esty with her own daughter. She’s become the person she once needed.
Her advice to the young people she mentors comes from experience: “Embrace the support if you have someone.”
Christine envisions building a community of young people who can support one another, breaking the cy-cles of silence that too often lead to isolation and des-pair. Through her journey from mentee to mentor, she’s proving that healing isn’t just personal—it multi-plies.
Through Mission and Service partner the National Council of Churches of Kenya, Christine and her community are creating spaces for young people to be heard and reminding them that they matter.
When we support Mission and Service, we are helping make spaces like this possible—places where listening leads to hope, and where young people don’t have to face everything alone. 
Let’s be the community that shows up. By giving to Mission and Service, we stand with young people in Kenya and around the world, helping ensure that safe circles continue, mentors are trained, and hope keeps multiplying.

 

Offering Invitation 

From time to time, we receive gifts whose value we immediately know.  Other times, we receive or give gifts the value of which can only be known within personal relationships.  Equally, gifts may be acts of grace we can only receive and never repay.  We bundle these thoughts together as we present our offering.

 

*Offertory Hymn MV # 191  What Can I Do?

What can I do?  What can I bring?
What can I say?  What can I sing?
I’ll sing with joy.  I’ll say a prayer.
I’ll bring my love.  I’ll do my share.  (twice)

*Offertory Prayer 

Loving God, may what we offer here this morning be a prayer: that we may be blessed as living testimony to your good news, that our offerings may be blessed as good news to use in the world, and that your word may live within us in spirit and in truth.  Amen.

 

*Closing Hymn:  VU #229 God of the Sparrow

 

1  God of the sparrow God of the whale
God of the swirling stars
How does the creature say Awe
How does the creature say Praise

 

2  God of the earthquake God of the storm
God of the trumpet blast
How does the creature cry Woe
How does the creature cry Save

 

3  God of the rainbow God of the cross
God of the empty grave
How does the creature say Grace
How does the creature say Thanks

 

4  God of the hungry God of the sick
God of the prodigal
How does the creature say Care
How does the creature say Life

 

5  God of the neighbour God of the foe
God of the pruning hook
How does the creature say Love
How does the creature say Peace

 

6  God of the ages God near at hand
God of the loving heart
How do your children say Joy
How do your children say Home

 

 

*Benediction & Commissioning 

 

L. Now we depart, leaving from this place of holy sanctuary, and we head into a world where we are invited into holy service.

 

P. Wherever we go, we are able to sense the presence of God.

 

L. We go forward in faith, this day and always.

Sung Benediction: VU  #422    God Be With You

     

God be with you till we meet again;
loving counsels guide, uphold you,
with a shepherd’s care enfold you;
God be with you till we meet again.

Till we meet, till we meet,
till we meet at Jesus’ feet;
till we meet, till we meet,
God be with you till we meet again.

 

Life and Work of the Church

 

Today, on our Memory Board, we remember Nellie May Locke, Harold B. Richards and Thomas Seaward.

 

Donations received in memory of   Sharon Sheaves by: 

Edward & Jocelyn Thomey
Dinah Carter
Joyce Hatcher
Ann & Rick Givlin
Valerie Gushue

Donation received in memory of Shawn Leamon by Abe Leamon

UCW wishes to thank everyone who supported their Soup Luncheon on Friday.

 

Ministerial Spring Service to raise funds for the Christmas Hampers will be on Friday, May 8 starting at 7:00pm at St. Anne’s Roman Catholic church in the Codroy Valley.  Thank you to Ray Bown and Leo Coffin, as well as Dr. Doug & Carol Cote for representing St. Michael’s and Wesley United at this service.

 

Volunteer Thank You Service and Mother’s Day Service will be held on Sunday, May 10.  A luncheon will be prepared for everyone after the service.

 

Recovery Is Possible Support Group meetings are held in our church hall on Sunday nights at 7:00 pm.  The coordinator for this group is Andrea Feaver. 

 

Wesley United Library- in our former Choir Room. Please take time before or after our services to borrow, exchange or donate books.

 

Walking Group meets on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:00 am.  Dinah Carter is the coordinator for this group.  

Darts – The group meets at 1:00pm on Tuesdays.  The Coordinators are David Davis and Debbie Moss.

AIM’s Empower Rangers Group meet each Tuesday 4:00-6:00 in our church hall.  This is a social club aimed toward empowering neurodivergent youth in everyday life here in town. It is open to youth from grade 6 onwards. Coordinator is Reed Bartlett.

 

Quilting, Sewing, Knitting, Crafts and Social get-togethers are held on Thursdays, at 1:00 pm.  Evelyn MacDonald and Ruth Deveaux are coordinators for these groups.

Previous bulletins have been placed on the Information Table in case anyone would like one.  These are nice to give out to people who are unable to attend

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New Copies of “Our Daily Bread” are available on the Information Table.

 

Food Bank –The Food Bank needs sugar, can milk, tea bags, butter or any nonperishable item. You may bring your items to church or drop them off at the Thrift Store. 

 

Recycling Depot Thank you to those who have been donating their recyclables to our account. Our account total is now $21.65.  You may donate by using the pin number 6953434 when you drop off your recyclables. 

 

Sunday Morning services on our web site. You are able to read our worship service by clicking on the following link: www.wesleyunitedchurch.sitew.ca Once you are on the site, click Sunday Worship which will take you to the service.

           

Offerings Needed to Meet 2026 Budget
Local: $5000.00 Monthly
M & S: $200.00 Monthly

Date                           Local Account             M & S
January                          3739.00                     127.00
February                         2513.00                    258.00
March                             3644.63                     150.00
April 5                              1080.10                       67.00
April 12                              883.00                       33.00
April 19                              636.00                       39.00

Many blessing for this new week and let us always remember to say and believe “The Lord is MY Shepherd”