Welcome Pastor Mark Putman!
Please join us in worship on Sunday, July 6th as we welcome Pastor Mark Putman and his family to John Wesley.
Pastor Mark comes to JW after serving as Associate Pastor at Faith Community UMC in Xenia, Ohio. Both Mark and his wife Marge graduated from Finneytown High School. His home church is Forest Chapel where his parents still attend. He went to Indiana University and majored in business, where upon he worked in retail and banking before God called him to leading churches as a pastor. Marge consults with seniors who are downsizing their possessions and homes. They have three daughters, the oldest a teacher in the Cincinnati area, the second a sophomore in Business at Wright State, and the youngest a freshman in high school.
Upward Basketball Camp...July 7-11
We will once again be holding an Upward Basketball camp at John Wesley UMC from July 7-11 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Any boy or girl, who will be in K-4th grade next school year, are invited to participate. The early registration cost per child is $35. After June 23, 2008, the cost will be $45. The registration fee includes an Upward camp t-shirt, basketball and water bottle, and a camp poster. Registration deadline is June 27. Registration forms can be found on the table outside the church office or contact Tom Robertson at 858-6256. Anyone who would like to help during the camp, please put your name on the sign-up sheet located in the narthex or contact Tom Robertson. We will need volunteers for the prayer team, coaches, and the refreshment team.
Community Carnival and Pig Roast...July 26, 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Carnival time is almost here! Are you ready for the fun? Have you bought your Pig Roast meal tickets? Have you entered the Baking Contest and the Cornhole Tournament? Are you ready to see who’ll be in the dunking booth this year? (Yes, it’s back!) Remaining Pre-Sale dates are July 6, 13, and 20 between services. The presale price is $8.00 this year, $9.00 at the door. (half price for a child’s meal) The meal includes pork, two sides, beverage and dessert.
Position Opening - P/T Middle School Youth Director
We are searching for a part-time Middle School Youth Director. Visit the Employment at JWUMC page to download the position description and a job application.
John Wesley Early Learning Center
John Wesley Nursery School is now the John Wesley Early Learning Center.
Recently John Wesley Early Learning Center was named a Step Up To Quality Program by the State of Ohio. Only the top preschool and child care programs in Ohio receive this prestigious award.
John Wesley ELC received this award because of their overall commitment to quality and excellent early care and education program. They offer a wonderful environment for children to grow and develop, and it is an honor to receive state recognition for their efforts. Among the special quality features that helped them win this award are the following:
• More teachers per child – this allows a teacher to spend more time with each child.
• More qualified teachers – more training in early childhood development.
• A commitment to early learning and Ohio’s Early Learning Content Standards.
• An outstanding work environment – paid staff benefits mean staff is treated professionally, which goes a long way in retaining good teachers for the children.
Our goal is to build each child’s self-confidence, develop their social and emotional skills and instill a love for learning that will follow them the rest of their life. John Wesley ELC is extremely pleased to have won this award. We tell our children to reach for the stars. Today we feel like they are in our grasp. Click here to learn more...
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