Wells Memorial United Methodist Church

10/23/2026

Take a look at part 2 of the Bailey Avenue cleanup in front of Wells Church! Thank you Locke Ward, Shawn Shoemaker, Casey Bridges and CLEAN UP JACKSON!

10/22/2026

🎶 Take my life, and let it be
consecrated, Lord, to thee.
Take my moments and my days,
let them flow in ceaseless praise.🎹

Frances Havergal composed the words for this hymn in 1874. She offered her account of how the hymn came to her:
"I went for a little visit of five days [to Areley House]. There were ten persons in the house, some unconverted and long prayed for, some converted, but not rejoicing Christians. He gave me the prayer, "Lord, give me all in this house!" And He just did. Before I left the house every one had got a blessing. The last night of my visit after I had retired, the governess asked me to go to the two daughters. They were crying, etc.; then and there both of them trusted and rejoiced; it was nearly midnight. I was too happy to sleep, and passed most of the night in praise and renewal of my own consecration; and these little couplets formed themselves, and chimed in my heart one after another till they finished with 'Ever, Only, ALL for Thee!'"

What's something that's inspired your praise or commitment to God recently? 🤔

10/21/2026

Faith doesn't mean we never ask questions. It means we can keep moving toward hope, even in the midst of brokenness.

10/20/2026

Everyone needs healing at some point. Are we building communities where people can find the care and support they need?

10/19/2026

THIS SATURDAY! PLEASE REGISTER.

Make plans now to join us for this PART TWO church-wide planning and visioning session! Please register so we know how much food to prepare and note that nursery services will be provided!

9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24
https://forms.gle/UDSeSc5QMfGu8g2C7

10/19/2026

We are so appreciative of the work that Locke Ward and CLEAN UP JACKSON is doing in our city. Take a look at some before, during, and after photos of their work on Bailey Ave right in front of our church! Love the storm drain that works now and the cleanup of the median and curbs. THANK YOU! ❤️

10/19/2026

MUSIC MONDAY: "There is a balm in GIlead. . . "

In writing about "There is a Balm in Gilead" (UM Hymnal #375), theologian Howard Thurman noted that in singing this song, enslaved African Americans turned a question asked in Jeremiah 8:22--"Is there no balm in Gilead?"--into an exclamation.
🎶There is a balm in Gilead
to make the wounded whole;
There is a balm in Gilead
to heal the sin-sick soul. 🎼

The song communicates the assurance of hope.
💭What inspires your hope today?

There's a lot to explore in the history of this hymn. Find out more 👉 https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/resources/history-of-hymns-there-is-a-balm-in-gilead

10/19/2026

When the world is hurting, where do we turn for healing? And who will show up for those who are broken?

10/19/2026

What a wonderful Sunday at Wells Church! ❤️

We are so grateful to everyone who helped make today’s worship service meaningful and special. Thank you to all who shared their gifts, served behind the scenes, helped lead worship, and made everyone feel welcome.

A special thank you to our guest, Rev. Dr. Joe May, for being part of our worship today and sharing in the life of our church family.

Thank you for being part of what makes Wells Church such a special place!

Loving, caring, sharing — everyone very welcome.

10/19/2026

Our offering prayer was so special today: "Gracious God, you choose ordinary people and weave them into a community that shines with your love. We thank you for the gift of belonging—for the call to live our faith in ways that ripple outward into the lives of others. Receive these gifts as signs of our gratitude and our willingness to be witnesses to your grace. Use what we offer to encourage the weary, welcome the searching, and strengthen your church as a living example of hope. May our shared life together always point to Christ, whose love calls and sends us. Amen."
(from Discipleship Ministries)