JDub News

“WELCOME HOME.” These words can warm the soul and hold different meanings for each of us. For some, they simply refer to the place where you sleep each night. For others, it's the feeling your soul experiences when you're surrounded by the beauty of nature. It might be a regular vacation spot you eagerly anticipate each year, or the sense of relief upon returning from a trip, knowing you're back in your own space. No matter the context, we can all agree that the best kind of home is where we feel safe and can truly rest.

Jesus tells us in Matthew 11:28-30 of His desire for us to see Him as this kind of home: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, 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. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” These words reassure us that Jesus offers a home where we can find peace and rest.

John Wesley UMC has always desired to be this example of Christ to the community. That is why we are using the slogan "Welcome Home" this year. It is our prayer that JDub is not just a youth program but a place where your kids can find rest, safety, and a sense of belonging in Jesus.

Youth Group for all 6th-12th grade students is this Sunday September 8th from 5-7pm in the Gym at John Wesley UMC. If it is your 1st time youth enter the gym from the door in the back parking lot of John Wesley. We start with a meal and free time, then we move to group games, have a 5-10 minute devotion and finish the time with small groups. You are welcome to invite as many friends as you want.

WNO (Wednesday Night Out) is an all ages event each Wednesday Night at John Wesley UMC. From 5-6pm we offer a meal ($8 per person, children under 12 $4). From 6-7pm we have music ministry for our 6th-12th graders. We also have small groups for adults and children ministry activities from 6-7pm. For more information about WNO sign up for our small group, music ministry, or children's ministry newsletter at the link below.

Confirmation class is open to any student who is in 8th - 10th grade that has not been confirmed already. The class meets each month on the 2nd Sunday from 9:30-10:45am in the youth room. The class runs from September till April. Confirmation Sunday will be in May. In order to be considered for confirmation students must attend 90% of classes and meet with the Sr. Pastor in April. If your student would like to part of this years class please click the link below. Both Parents and youth are asked to attend the 1st meeting on Sunday, Sept 22nd. All other class are just students.

We are in need of a family or two to provide a meal for our Sunday night gatherings. Please plan on feeding 50 youth. Use the link below to sign up.

This year pumpkin unloads are scheduled for Sept 29th and Oct 13th from noon-3pm. We need all ages to help us with this major project of unloading over 2,5000 pumpkins from the truck when it arrives. We recommend everyone who helps wear clothes that can get dirty as well as work gloves. To help with unloading and clean up if you have a wagon or cordless blower to please bring those for the unload. We will provide salad and pizza for those staying after church to help us unload pumpkins.

Please email (jwyouth@gmail.com) your child's sport schedule or performance schedule to us. We would love to highlight the things that our youth are doing in the community and give others the opportunity to support them as they perform/play.