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Peer Minister Office Hours

The Wesley Peer Ministers will do their best to hold these office hours every week in the Etc. Coffeehouse or in the PM Office: Renee Schroeder - Mon 1-3 Brooke McClure - Mon 2:30-3:30; Wed 10-11am Hannah Nelson - Tue and Thur 2-3 Jarod Spohrer - Tue 3-5 John Powers, Peer Minister Intern, by appointment

Ash Wednesday Service next Wednesday, February 17 at 6pm Wesley Food Pantry -- Thursday, February 18th The Wesley Evening Food Pantry began as a response to a community need for a food pantry with evening hours. Since November 2006 the Wesley Evening Food Pantry has provided groceries, health, education, and human services for area residences on the third Thursday of the month. The ultimate goal of the Wesley Evening Food Pantry is for everyone in our community to having enough food to eat - resulting in no need for the pantry. Until that goal is reached, each month we strive: To provide a week's worth of food to assist people through the end of the month when paychecks and Food Stamps may be low To schedule the food pantry in the evening to accommodate work and school responsibilities To respect self-determination as participants select their own food choices that match their family's needs To provide regular resource centers of information, referral, and health consultation To train volunteers regarding both procedures and the operational values of respect, access, and choice To address the root causes of hunger for our particular set of clients. For more information and to volunteer, go to http://wesleypantry.org/ Valentine's Potluck Lunch After the contemporary service at 11:15 am on Sunday, February 14, there will be a church-wide potluck lunch. Feel free to bring a dish to share as we meet in friendship and fellowship. Summer Job Opportunities A Christian Ministry in the National Parks Encounter God in a truly awe-inspiring natural setting! Become part of a rich tradition that goes back more than 50 years. A Christian Ministry in the National Parks (ACMNP) is an interdenominational ministry that extends the Christian message to those who live, work, and vacation in America's national parks. They are currently looking for applicants for summer 2010 at many of the national parks across the country. Go to http://www.acmnp.com/index.php for more information and to apply! IGRC Summer Camp Counselor The Illinois Great Rivers Conference of the United Methodist Church is looking to hire summer camp counselors and other camp positions for campers grades 1-12. All positions are for full summer employment (6-7 weeks). Room, board, and salary are all provided. Positions are open for Easy Bay Camp in Hudson, IL; Jensen Woods in Timewell, IL and Little Grassy in Makanda, IL If you are interested in applying, email Pastor Rob at rkirby@wesleyui.org. Upcoming Events February 14 - Valentine's Day Potluck Lunch, after contemporary worship service 17 - Ash Wednesday Service, 6:00pm March 20-28 - Spring Break! :) April 4 - Easter 9-10 - Interfaith Service Days May 7 - Finals Start 14 - Last day of Finals 27-30 - Student Forum August 6-14 - Bike Trip

Superbowl Party and Chili Cook-Off Sunday, February 7th at 5:00 PM

Right before our Super Bowl Party, we will be holding our 4th annual Chili Cook Off.

Bring your best chili and "fixings" and then we will officially determine who the best chili cook in the area is. The grand prize will be a $50 gift certificate to Chili's Restaurant and the coveted Wesley Chili Champion Apron.

All attendees at the Super Bowl party will be judges. (So if you really want to win, bring lots of friends!)

Please send an email to wesleypm@wesleyui.org if you are bringing chili. One medium sized pot of chili will be enough as we will have many entrants.

We will meet in Watseka Lounge at the Wesley Foundation
1203 Goodwin Street, Urbana

Our Super Bowl Party will also be held at the same time as the Chili Cook-Off. We will have a giant projection screen set up for the big game: the New Orleans Saints vs. the Indianapolis Colts. Kick off is at 5:25pm, so get here early to get a good seat!

Please bring a snack to share if you do not bring a pot of chili.

Join our Mailing List! Ash Wednesday Planning Meeting TONIGHT after Midweek After Midweek worship tonight, Wednesday, February 3, we will be having a planning meeting in the Etc. Coffeehouse for our Ash Wednesday Service on February 17th. All ideas are welcome as we are in the first stages of planning. We hope to see you tonight! Superbowl Party and Chili Cook-Off Sunday, February 7th at 5:00 PM Right before our Super Bowl Party, we will be holding our 4th annual Chili Cook Off. Bring your best chili and "fixings" and then we will officially determine who the best chili cook in the area is. The grand prize will be a $50 gift certificate to Chili's Restaurant and the coveted Wesley Chili Champion Apron. All attendees at the Super Bowl party will be judges. (So if you really want to win, bring lots of friends!) Please reply to this email if you are bringing chili. One medium sized pot of chili will be enough as we will have many entrants. We will meet in Watseka Lounge at the Wesley Foundation 1203 Goodwin Street, Urbana Our Super Bowl Party will also be held at the same time as the Chili Cook-Off. We will have a giant projection screen set up for the big game: the New Orleans Saints vs. the Indianapolis Colts. Kick off is at 5:25pm, so get here early to get a good seat! Please bring a snack to share if you do not bring a pot of chili. Wesley Church Directory Pictures It's time for a new church directory, and all of you are invited to be in it! When you get your picture taken, you will receive a free 8x10 photograph as well as a free church directory. Stop by and see Donna in the church office for more information and to sign up for a time. Olan Mills will be at Wesley Friday, February 12th and Saturday, February 13th. Valentine's Potluck Lunch After the contemporary service at 11:15 am on Sunday, February 14, there will be a church-wide potluck lunch. Feel free to bring a dish to share as we meet in friendship and fellowship. Famous Bible Stories Study Friday at 2:30 PM or Sunday at 12:30 PM Each week we will be looking at a new story in its historical context and modern issues that it may raise. This class will be offered at two different times each week. Choose which works best for you. Each weeks classes are independent so come when you can. Classes are free and we have bibles you can borrow. Fridays from 2:30 - 4:00 pm and again Sundays from 12:30 - 2:00 pm (This class will be include a "lite lunch") Friday January 21st & Sunday January 23rd - A brief telling of each of the stories. Friday January 29th & Sunday January 30th - Stories from Genesis Friday February 5th & Sunday February 7th - Stories from Genesis Friday February 12th & Sunday February 13th - Moses NO CLASS Friday February 19th & Sunday February 21st NO CLASS Friday February 26th & Sunday February 28th - David and Goliath March schedule to be determined by participants. Classes will be held in the Etc. Coffeehouse at Wesley and the Student Lounge across the hall. 1203 W. Green Street Urbana Midweek Student Worship- Every Wednesday at 8:30 PM Midweek worship is an informal, student-led worship that provides a spiritual life midway through the week. Time for singing and praying, time for reflection and contemplation and time with God and friends. We start with announcements at 8:30 pm in Watseka Lounge and then move upstairs into the Great Hall for worship. Grad Students at Wesley We have Graduate Students active in many activities throughout Wesley. Some places you might connect include: Grad Tuesdays A number of graduate students gather most Friday nights in the Wesley Student Lounge to study and discuss a book together. For the latest details check out their blog http://wesleygrad.blogspot.com/ Grad Students Helping Wesley Evening Food Pantry We have hundreds of Grad Students who help out with our Food Pantry on the 3rd Thursday of the Month. Contact Adam acfaust@illinois.edu for ways you can become involved or simply sign up online at: http://wesleypantry.org/ Grad Students in worship Greet the person in the pew next you. They may be a grad student visiting Wesley for the first time. International Grad Students Our Friday evening International Coffeehouse has a number of Grad students and visiting professors. Friday Evening "Hot Spot" Coffeehouse Looking for a place to hangout on a Friday night? Join us for fair-trade coffee and tea, snacks, live entertainment, pool, TV and fun. We're really excited about kicking off this new time in our old coffeehouse. Everyone is welcome to come by for a few minutes or until we close at Midnight. Upcoming Events February 3 - Ash Wednesday Planning after Midweek 7 - Chili Cook-Off and Superbowl Party, 5:00pm 14 - Valentine's Day Potluck Lunch, after contemporary worship service 17 - Ash Wednesday Service, 6:00pm March 20-28 - Spring Break! :) April 4 - Easter 9-10 - Interfaith Service Days May 7 - Finals Start 14 - Last day of Finals 27-30 - Student Forum August 6-14 - Bike Trip