Wesley Words!

What toothpaste do you use and why?

Odd question, isn’t it?  I asked this question at a recent Wesley Thursday Lunch @ UW.  One student asked, “now, what is the spiritual implication of this question?”

Glad you asked!  Pastor Jeff invited all in worship on January 15 to discuss this very question with their neighbor.  Such a simple question encouraged much conversation.  Maybe not extremely meaningful, in the scheme of things.  But conversation flowed and connections were made.

In John 1:35-51, someone points out Jesus, and another follows.  Conversations about this Rabbi and Messiah caused people to change directions and follow Jesus.  Sometimes the conversations can begin very simply, but end in such a way that new life is discovered.

We may feel uncomfortable “sharing Jesus with someone” because, frankly, we don’t want to cram our faith into someone else’s face.  However, maybe sharing our faith with someone else – some call this evangelism – can begin as simply as sharing our favorite toothpaste, movie, or experience, with someone else.

 

 

Grace & peace,

Pastor Laura
Special Events:
  • Super Bowl Party:   Sunday, February 5, 4 pm.
    • Enjoy faith & fun on a fabulous Super Bowl day!
    • Worship & deovtion at half-time
    • Watch the game on a big screen
    • Bring a snack to share
    • All students, friends & church members are welcome
    • Contact Pastor Laura for location & directions
  • Wesley Scholarships will be awarded this semester.  Applications are due February 6, 2012.  Application forms are available in Wesley Lounge.
Regular Events:
  • Worship is back on schedule at First UMC-Laramie:
    • Traditional Worship:  9 & 10:30 am in the church sanctuary each Sunday
    • Bread for the Journey praise worship service in Wesley Hall, 5:30 pm each Sunday
  • Wesley Cafe, a meal for everyone - Free dinner on Sundays in Wesley Hall @ FUMC, 6:30 pm.
  • Wesley Lunch @ UW each Thursday;  meet Pastor Laura at noon,  downstairs in The Gardens area of the Wyoming Union.  Join others for food & faith discussions.
  • Keep checking the website as other activities are planned.

Wesley's Mission is to provide young adults in Laramie a PLACE to belong in community, to grow in faith, to encounter the Holy in worship, and to serve others in the name of Jesus Christ.

Events that fulfill our mission: 
 
Wesley is a place for COMMUNITY

Students gather for fellowship and food, whether at Wesley Cafe on Sunday evenings, at UW on Thursdays for lunch or a variety of FUN ACTIVITIES such as dinner & movie nights, bowling.

Wesley is a place to GROW IN FAITH

  • Wesley Students discuss scripture, current events, and anything else that helps us grow in faith:  Wesley Conversation each Sunday, or at lunch each Thursday @ UW. 
  • Wesley students participate in group discussions, community service, retreats, work trips, and FUN!
  • All students are encouraged to ask the difficult questions we all encounter in our faith journey.  Everyone's experience and viewpoint is respected.

Wesley is a place to ENCOUNTER THE HOLY IN WORSHIP

  • Wesley students are invited to Sunday Worship Services @ First UMC-Laramie:  9 am & 10:30 am traditional worship services, 5:30 pm evening worship service called Bread for the Journey.

Wesley is a place to SERVE OTHERS in the name of Jesus Christ

    • Students are invited to help SERVE or CLEAN-UP or COOK at Wesley Cafe!
    • Plans are to volunteer with Habitat for Humanity of Albany County (WY).
    • Students volunteer to help with many of the ministries of First UMC-Laramie.
    • Students volunteer at the Laramie Soup Kitchen.

 

Our goal is to make Wesley a place where YOU are comfortable and also challenged to get involved!