John Wesley Church

08/28/2026

What if the greatest gift you could give someone today was simply to listen? In Matthew 12, Jesus reminds us that our words reveal what is truly in our hearts. Kingdom communication does not begin with our mouths -- it begins with our hearts.

James 1:19 gives us a clear pattern: be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger. But the world trains us to do the exact opposite. As followers of Jesus, we should not just be known for having something to say -- we should be known as people who truly listen.

Love listens first. This week, try having just one conversation where your only goal is to understand the other person. That is where kingdom communication starts.

Join us as we continue our Kingdom Come series and explore what it means to communicate like Christ in a divided world.

08/21/2026

Join the Celebration of Life for Mike Michel livestream at 9:50 am today.
https://jwchurch.org/celebration-of-life

08/12/2026

This past Sunday we had the privilege of witnessing the baptism of Eloise Gray Francis and blessing our children, students, teachers and administrators as they head back to school for a new year of learning. We hope you all have a great first day today!

07/31/2026

Our Forge Men's Gathering is back!

Join men from across our church and community for an evening of authentic worship, practical encouragement, meaningful connection, and a powerful message from William Jackson.

Whether you're navigating the pressures of work, family, leadership, or simply longing to grow deeper in your faith, Forge is designed to encourage and equip you to live with greater purpose.

📅 Tuesday, August 19
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 John Wesley Methodist Church Worship Center

We'll have sliders, dessert, and plenty of opportunities to connect with other men.

This event is open to all men in our community. Invite a friend and register today at https://tinyurl.com/jw-forge.

07/30/2026

Ladies, you're invited! 🌿

Join us for our second annual Flourish on Wednesday, August 26th. It will be a special evening of worship, encouragement, community, appetizers, and dessert.

No matter what season you're in, come be refreshed, encouraged, and reminded that you were made to flourish.

Register today: https://onrealm.org/jwumc/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=OTExM2NiZTktMmMwMy00Mzk2LWEzOWUtYjQ2YjAxNmU0M2U

07/29/2026

Need plans for tomorrow (7/30) or Friday (7/31)? We'd love for you to join us as we serve our community and share God’s love through local outreach opportunities.

Sign up to serve at NAM or the Hope Center at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4DABAC2BA1FB6-64199984-missions #/.

07/27/2026

Some of the greatest work God does in us happens where no one else can see it.

When life feels slow, it’s easy to wonder if anything is changing. But Scripture reminds us that God is always at work. Through every trial, every prayer, every step of obedience, He’s building something deeper than what meets the eye.

Don’t confuse silence with absence.
Don’t confuse slow growth with no growth.
Endurance builds depth. (James 1:2–4)

Watch the full sermon: https://jwchurch.org/watch?sapurl=LytkNm5xL2xiL21pLyt2ZGR2ZDl5P2VtYmVkPXRydWUmcmVjZW50Um91dGU9YXBwLndlYi1hcHAubGlicmFyeS5saXN0JnJlY2VudFJvdXRlU2x1Zz0lMkIyNXJidHpm

07/24/2026

What if your greatest failure isn't the end of your story but the very place where God's grace begins?

Peter denied Jesus three times. Shame said he was finished. Jesus had other plans.

In this week's blog, Pastor Chris explores one of the most powerful restoration stories in Scripture and reminds us that Jesus doesn't define us by our worst moments. He meets us there, restores us, and calls us forward with purpose.

If you've ever wondered whether God can still use you after you've failed, this message is for you.

Read the full blog and be encouraged today. ❤️

https://jwchurch.org/blog/2026/07/20/when-grace-meets-our-greatest-failure

There's a conversation many of us dread having—the kind that keeps us awake at night, replaying scenarios over and over in our minds. What will they say? What will I say? What if they bring it up? What if they don't? These anxiety-filled moments reveal something deeper: our fear of facing our fail...

07/22/2026

Discipleship is often seen in the simple acts of serving others.

A big thank you to Riley Taylor, Gary Long, Bill McMoran, and Don Pine for building a new wooden landing for the Courtyard Sunday School classroom. Their work has made the classroom more accessible for everyone, especially those with mobility challenges.

"To equip His people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up." — Ephesians 4:12

Thank you for using your gifts to serve our church family!