JDub - Dec 19th

🎵 Oh, come all ye bowlers, let's roll down the lanes! 🎵
Join us from noon to 1:30pm at Ashley Bowling Lanes
(1568 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407).
It's time for our 2nd ever Christmas Bowling Tournament—hooray!

🎳 The Youth Ministry brings tidings of joy
With free bowling for every girl and boy!
But hark! We can't reserve the lanes, so be there on time,
Arrive at noon sharp to bowl and shine!

Let’s deck the lanes with strikes and cheers,
For a Christmas event that’ll bring holiday jeers (and maybe tears!).
Mark your calendars and bring your cheer,
For a Christmas bowling fest we hold dear! 🎄🎶

Sunday, Dec 22nd

8:30am - Worship

9:45am - Sunday Morning Group

11am - Worship

Monday, Dec 23rd

noon-1:30pm - Christmas Bowling West Ashely Lanes

Tuesday, Dec 24th

noon - Traditional Christmas Worship Service

4pm - Children Led Christmas Worship Service

7pm - Traditional Christmas Worship Service

Sunday, Dec 29th

10am - Worship (only one service at 10am on the 29th)

SUNDAY NIGHT YOUTH GROUP RETURNS SUNDAY JAN 5th 2025

This Christmas Eve, we warmly invite you and your loved ones to join us for one of our three special services as we celebrate the birth of Christ. Each service offers a unique opportunity to experience the wonder and joy of the season, so choose the one that speaks to your heart—or come to them all!

• Noon: Traditional Christmas Eve Worship with Candlelight and Communion
  A peaceful and reflective service filled with cherished traditions. Join us for a meaningful time of worship, including communion and the beauty of candlelight, as we pause during the day to celebrate the arrival of the Christ child.

• 4:00 PM: Children-Led Christmas Eve Service
  Experience the joy and wonder of Christmas through the eyes of children as they lead us in worship and share the story of Christ’s birth in a heartwarming and memorable way.

• 7:00 PM: Traditional Candlelight Christmas Eve Service with Communion
  End this holy night with a beautiful and moving service featuring candlelight, communion, and timeless carols that celebrate the Savior’s birth.

No matter which service you attend, you’ll find a warm and welcoming space where we come together to reflect on the hope, peace, joy, and love of this sacred season.

Mark your calendar for Tuesday, December 24th, and invite your family and friends to share in the joy of this special day. We look forward to worshiping with you!

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.

We have a fantastic class this year. The class meets each month usually on the 2nd Sunday from 9:30-10:45am in the youth room. The class runs from September till April. Confirmation Sunday will be May 11th.

Youth Group for all 6th-12th grade students on Sunday 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.

All High School Youth who are part of the leadership team will meet after youth to discuss upcoming plans for the youth calendar. Our big project will be planning a High School Lock-In for the fall. To be a part of the team you must be in high school, attend Sunday night youth regularly, attend all leadership meetings, and assist in leading ministry at John Wesley.

LSUMC in Camden, SC, is having a one day basketball tournament on Saturday Jan 4th. The cost to play is $25 and will include lunch on Saturday. We have enough players for a High School Boys Team, a Middle School, Boys Team, and a Girls Team. If you have signed up you should have received an email with details about coaches and other information needed.

Revolution 2025 is a powerful, life-changing event of youth worship and spiritual growth at the Township Auditorium in Columbia, SC on January 24-26, 2025. The cost per student is $200 and those that register before Dec 31st will receive a conference t-shirt. The cost includes hotel, transportation, and most meals.