Norfolk Wesleyan Church

05/31/2026

Following today's service, our church doors will close and we will be ending our visible ministry at Norfolk Wesleyan.

Naturally, we are heart-sick at this ending point in our church's history. We reflect on the hundreds of people who have been touched and ministered to over the last 100+years, and we pray God will remind them of the blessings they found by coming through the doors...
.. or attending a picnic, a Trunk or Treat, a trash pick-up, a church potluck, or an Easter egg hunt ...

Or even sitting on the front-steps, overlooking Main Street, watching a parade go by.

Because God sees church differently than we often do. We see the beginning and end of a legal entity. We see the start and close of a church... but Jesus said,

"I will build MY church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it."

The church as the Body of Christ will never fade away; it will never be defeated! Does that mean that our local expression of the body of Christ, our legal organizations, will never close? Sadly, no. BUT:

It IS comforting to know that the ultimate responsibility for the growth of the Kingdom of God, His Church, rests on Jesus.

And in that, we have great Hope.

04/04/2026

This Easter, we’re exploring a different kind of resurrection story.

Not just the empty tomb… but the road that comes after.

Two disciples walked away thinking it was over— only to discover that Jesus was closer than they ever imagined.

If you’ve ever felt like something in life has come to an end… this message is for you.

Join us this Sunday at 10am
📍 33 West Main Street (in person) 💻 or on Zoom

During these winter months, we’re gathering in our “winter chapel” (fellowship hall)—a warmer, more intimate space where we share the joy of community and the warmth of Jesus' love.

🍽️ We’ll also be sharing a family Easter potluck meal after the service. The ham will be provided —bring whatever you’d like, and if you don’t have plans, we’d love for you to stay.

03/30/2026

Did you miss Sunday’s sermon?

This week we stepped into Palm Sunday—the celebration, the expectations, and the moment that seemed so clear… until it wasn’t.

If you’ve ever wondered whether there might be more to what God is doing than you first realized, this message is for you.

Take a few minutes to watch and reflect as we begin the journey toward Easter.

This Palm Sunday message explores the story of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem (Luke 19:28–44) and the expectations of the crowd who welcomed Him.They celebrated...

03/28/2026

There’s something powerful about Palm Sunday.

A crowd gathered.
Voices lifted.
Expectations were high.

They thought they knew what God was doing… but there was more to the story.

Join us this Sunday at 10:00 am as we continue our Tell Me More series and step into the beginning of Holy Week.

We’ll be meeting in our winter chapel (fellowship hall)—a warm, intimate space to gather, reflect, and worship together.

📍 In person: 33 West Main Street
💻 Or join us on Zoom

The joy of community and the warmth of Jesus’ love.

03/23/2026

Did you miss Sunday’s sermon… or want to hear it again?

This week’s message looks at a powerful encounter in Luke 8 where Jesus changes everything—and challenges us to consider how we respond when His authority shows up in our lives.

Take a few minutes to watch, reflect, and be encouraged.

When Jesus steps onto the shore in Luke 8:26–39, everything changes—but not everyone responds the same way.In this message, we explore three responses to the...

03/21/2026

When Jesus shows up… nothing stays the same.
This Sunday at Norfolk Wesleyan Church, we’re looking at a powerful moment in Luke 8 where one encounter with Jesus changes everything—and reveals how people respond when His authority is real and close.
Join us Sunday at 10am
📍 33 West Main Street (between the fire hall and the library)
💻 Or on Zoom
For the winter months, we’re gathering in the fellowship hall—our “winter chapel”—a warmer, more intimate space where the joy of community meets the warmth of Jesus’ love.
Come as you are. There’s a place for you here.

03/18/2026

Did you miss Sunday’s message?

This week we looked at Jesus’ powerful teaching about loving and praying for our enemies and reflected on the real story behind St. Patrick.

If you weren’t able to join us, you can watch the sermon by clicking the link below.

Take a few minutes this week to listen and reflect on how God’s love can change the way we see the people around us.

In this week’s message we look at Jesus’ challenging words from the Sermon on the Mount: “Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.”Using the s...