Fostoria Wesley United Methodist Church

09/08/2026

Day 1: Unity in Diversity Reading: Ephesians 4:1-6 Devotional: Paul's words remind us that unity doesn't mean uniformity. In a world that often emphasizes our differences, we're called to celebrate the diversity within the body of Christ while remaining united in our core faith. Reflect on how you can embrace unity with those who differ from you. How can you practice humility and gentleness in your interactions today?

09/07/2026

Our outreach program Wesley Connects, wanted to take time and say THANK YOU!

08/30/2026

If you weren’t with us today for worship, you missed a joyful musical service! We hosted The Victory Trio and were blessed with song after song praising Him. Here’s just one of the songs they performed.

https://youtu.be/uwX7QwaPcnI?si=T6Oykq5H5tnVu8MC

Check out more from them at victorytrio.com

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08/29/2026

Day 5: Joy That Endures

Reading: Nehemiah 8:10

Devotional: Nehemiah declares to a weeping people that the joy of the Lord is their strength. This was not spoken in a moment of ease. The people had just heard the law read aloud and were overcome with grief at how far they had fallen short. Yet into that grief, the command came: do not mourn, do not weep -- go and celebrate, share with those who have nothing, for this day is holy. Joy in Scripture is not the absence of hardship. It is the presence of God within it. It is a strength that does not depend on circumstances being resolved but on the character of God remaining unchanged.

Reflection: In what area of your life do you most need to receive the joy of the Lord as a source of strength rather than waiting for circumstances to improve?

Application: Identify one act of celebration or play you have been postponing until life feels easier. Do it this week. Let it be an act of faith that God's goodness is already present.

08/28/2026

Day 4: Joy That Witnesses

Reading: Psalm 126:1-3

Devotional: The psalmist describes a moment of restoration so overwhelming that the people responded with laughter and singing -- and the nations around them took notice. The testimony was not delivered through a prepared speech. It was observed. The surrounding peoples saw the joy and drew their own conclusion: the Lord had done great things for them. This is the power of visible joy. It does not require explanation before it communicates. When God's people are genuinely, openly glad, the world asks questions that open doors for the gospel. Your joy is not just for you. It is a witness that belongs to everyone who sees it.

Reflection: When was the last time your joy caused someone else to ask what was different about you?

Application: Write down one thing God has done in your life that genuinely fills you with gratitude. Share it with someone today, not as a formal testimony, but as natural conversation.

08/27/2026

Coming this Sunday! Join us!

Don't forget your change jar! The kids will take a noisy offering to help fund our first Free drive-thru community dinner in October!

08/27/2026

Day 3: Joy That Celebrates

Reading: John 2:1-11

Devotional: Jesus performed his first recorded miracle not in a synagogue or on a hillside, but at a wedding reception. When the wine ran out and the celebration was at risk of ending too soon, Jesus acted -- not to make a theological statement, but to keep the party going. This reveals something profound about Jesus’s character. He is not indifferent to human delight. He is not waiting for the celebration to end so the serious work can begin. The joy of the feast matters to him. Every gathering marked by laughter and generosity is a small reflection of the great heavenly banquet he has promised to all who belong to him.

Reflection: Have you ever thought of celebration as a spiritual act? What would change about the way you approach gatherings if you did?

Application: Plan or participate in one joyful gathering this week -- a meal, a game night, a simple celebration -- and approach it as a spiritual practice rather than a social obligation.

08/26/2026

Day 2: Joy That Spreads

Reading: Acts 2:44-47

Devotional: The early church did not keep its joy behind closed doors. After the Spirit arrived at Pentecost, the community that formed around that moment was marked by generosity, shared meals, and gladness that others could observe. Their gatherings were not performances -- they were expressions of a life genuinely transformed. In a world worn down by exhaustion and scarcity, the church's visible delight in one another became a sign that something real was happening. Joy is contagious not because it is loud, but because it is honest. When a community of faith celebrates with full hearts, the world leans in and wonders why.

Reflection: Does the joy of your faith community invite others in, or does it remain something experienced only among those already present?

Application: Reach out to one person outside your church this week and invite them to share a meal or a simple gathering. Let your gladness be the welcome.

08/25/2026

Day 1: Joy That Restores

Reading: Zechariah 8:4-5

Devotional: God's vision for his people has never been a quiet, hidden thing. In Zechariah's prophecy, the Lord promises a restored Jerusalem filled with the sounds of generations gathered together -- elders resting, children playing, laughter carrying through open streets. This is not a small or private picture. It is a public declaration of God's faithfulness. When God restores, the streets themselves become the testimony. Consider where in your own community restoration is happening. Are you present to witness it, to participate in it, to add your voice to it? Joy made visible is a form of proclamation.

Reflection: Where has God restored something in your life that others could see and be encouraged by?

Application: Take a walk through your neighborhood today with open eyes. Look for signs of life, laughter, or community. Offer a silent prayer of gratitude for each one you notice.