Fort Branch Wesleyan Church

09/06/2026

The Gospel was never meant to stay in the room.

In Acts 1, Jesus told His disciples, “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be My witnesses…” The power of the Holy Spirit was never meant to simply fill us, it was meant to flow through us.

God is always doing something in us, even when we can’t see it. He prepares us, shapes us, and gives us burdens that awaken our hearts to the needs around us. The question isn’t only, “What does God want to do for me?” but also, “What does God want to do through me?”

What has God caused your heart to ache for? Children? Addiction? Broken families? The lonely? Those who don’t know Jesus? That burden may be more than an ache, it may be an invitation to take a step.

We don’t have to have all the answers. We simply have to be willing to be His witnesses.

Before we carry the Gospel, we remember what Jesus carried for us. And from that place of gratitude, we pray:

“Jesus, thank You for what You’ve done for me. Now show me what You want to do through me.”

We are not filled just to be full.
We are filled to be poured out.

09/02/2026

The Youth Mental Health First Aid class for this Saturday, September 5 has been canceled. Keep an eye out or more classes coming very soon.

Mental Health First Aid Classes. Spots Still Available!

There’s still time to register for our upcoming Mental Health First Aid classes at Fort Branch Wesleyan Church.

Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to recognize signs of a mental health or substance use challenge, respond with confidence, and connect someone with appropriate support. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, ministry leader, first responder, community member, or simply someone who wants to be better equipped to help others, this training is for you. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn skills that can make a real difference.

Adult Mental Health First Aid
📅 THIS Saturday, August 29
⏰ 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

Youth Mental Health First Aid
📅 Saturday, September 5
⏰ 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

Message us for registration information or to reserve your spot!

09/01/2026

Community Meal at Fort Branch Wesleyan Church!

Join us every Wednesday from 5:30–6:30 PM for a FREE community meal at Fort Branch Wesleyan Church!

Whether you’re a familiar face, a new friend, a family looking for a meal, or simply want to connect with others, you are always welcome at our table. There’s no cost, no registration, and no need to be a part of our church.

Come hungry. Come as you are. Come enjoy good food and even better fellowship.

Fort Branch Wesleyan Church
Wednesdays | 5:30–6:30 PM
FREE & OPEN TO EVERYONE

There’s always room at the table!

08/30/2026

When Wisdom Walks In the Room

Sometimes our greatest danger isn’t what someone else does to us, it’s who we become because of it.

In 1 Samuel 25, Abigail steps into the middle of David’s anger and reminds him that one foolish person’s actions don’t have to determine his future. Her wisdom keeps David from making a decision he would regret.

This story reminds us to be slow to speak, slow to anger, and willing to listen when God sends wisdom our way. Sometimes God’s blessing isn’t what He gives us, but what He prevents us from doing.

The question isn’t just “Who hurt me?” but “Who am I becoming because of what happened?”

Lord, don’t let someone else’s anger make me angry.
Don’t let someone else’s hurt make me bitter.
Don’t let someone else’s foolishness make me foolish.

You are the Potter. I am the clay. Keep shaping me.

📖 1 Samuel 25 | James 1:19 | Romans 12:2

08/26/2026

Mental Health First Aid Classes. Spots Still Available!

There’s still time to register for our upcoming Mental Health First Aid classes at Fort Branch Wesleyan Church.

Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to recognize signs of a mental health or substance use challenge, respond with confidence, and connect someone with appropriate support. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, ministry leader, first responder, community member, or simply someone who wants to be better equipped to help others, this training is for you. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn skills that can make a real difference.

Adult Mental Health First Aid
📅 THIS Saturday, August 29
⏰ 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

Youth Mental Health First Aid
📅 Saturday, September 5
⏰ 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

Message us for registration information or to reserve your spot!

08/16/2026

DON’T COME DOWN FROM THE WALL

Nehemiah saw something broken, prayed about it, and then got to work rebuilding.

But rebuilding wasn’t easy. There was opposition, exhaustion, distraction, and conflict. Yet Nehemiah stayed focused on what God had called him to do.

“I am carrying on a great project and cannot go down.” — Nehemiah 6:3

Maybe there’s a wall in your life that needs rebuilding, a marriage, a relationship, your faith, your family, or something God has placed on your heart.

You may be tired. You may face opposition. You may not know how it will all turn out.

But don’t come down from the wall. Keep building. Keep praying. Keep trusting.

The God who called you to the work will sustain you through it.

What is God asking you to keep building?

08/15/2026

☀️⚠️ Movies in the Park Canceled ⚠️☀️

Due to the extreme heat and high temperatures expected, we have made the difficult decision to cancel Movies in the Park.

The safety and well-being of our community is our top priority. We know many of you were looking forward to an evening together, and we’re disappointed too!

Please stay cool, stay hydrated, and take care of yourself and those around you,
especially children, older adults, and anyone who may be more vulnerable to the heat.

We hope to see you at another community event soon! 💛

Thank you for understanding, and please stay safe!

08/13/2026

What if you knew how to recognize when someone might be struggling with their mental health and knew what to do next?

Mental Health First Aid gives ordinary people the tools and confidence to respond when someone is experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge. Just like First Aid prepares us to respond to a physical emergency, Mental Health First Aid prepares us to offer support when someone is struggling emotionally or mentally.

We’re offering two opportunities to become equipped:

🌿 Adult Mental Health First Aid
📅 August 29

🌱 Youth Mental Health First Aid
📅 September 5

📍 Fort Branch Wesleyan Church

You don’t have to be a mental health professional to make a difference. You just need to be willing to notice, listen, support, and help connect someone to the right resources.

💚 Sometimes a conversation can be the first step toward hope.

Come learn how you can be part of a community that cares about the whole person: mind, body, and spirit.

📖 “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” — Galatians 6:2

Click here to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1cxiz9CVB4nn9d9_5h0cQUe7Ov9yiX9poTulkTYuF9Ws/viewform?usp=drivesdk&edit_requested=true&pli=1&authuser=0

08/12/2026

Update: ☀️⚠️ Movies in the Park Canceled ⚠️☀️

Due to the extreme heat and high temperatures expected, we have made the difficult decision to cancel Movies in the Park.

The safety and well-being of our community is our top priority. We know many of you were looking forward to an evening together, and we’re disappointed too!

Please stay cool, stay hydrated, and take care of yourself and those around you, especially children, older adults, and anyone who may be more vulnerable to the heat.

We hope to see you at another community event soon! 💛

Thank you for understanding, and please stay safe!

ONLY THREE DAYS AWAY

The countdown is almost over!

This Saturday, bring the whole family to Movies in the Park for Jumanji.

Don’t forget to bring:
✅ Lawn chairs or blankets
✅ Your family and friends
✅ Your appetite!

We’ll take care of the rest with delicious food, fresh popcorn, shaved ice, and a great movie under the stars.

📍 Marlette Park
🕕 Festivities begin at 6:00 PM
🎥 Movie begins at dusk

Admission is FREE, so invite someone to come with you. We can’t wait to see you there!

08/11/2026

“The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.” — James 5:16

What if prayer became more than something we do, it became how we fight our battles?

Beginning Thursday, August 13 at 6:00 PM, Rooted in Grace Women’s Ministry will begin our study of Fervent by Priscilla Shirer.

Together, we’ll learn to pray specifically, strategically, and fervently over the battles we face, the people we love, and the places where God is calling us to trust Him more deeply.

📖 Bring your Bible & Fervent
🙏 Come ready to pray
❤️ Come ready to grow

Thursday, August 13 • 6:00 PM

Come join us as we learn to fight our battles on our knees.

📚 Don’t have a copy of the book? No problem! If you would like to participate but don’t have a copy of Fervent, reach out to us and we’ll help get one for you.