2024 Rummage Sale

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Dear Wesley Family

It’s time to start cleaning out your basements and closets! 

Your 2024 Rummage Sale Chairs are pleased to announce that our Annual Rummage Sale is just around the corner! This Wesley tradition has a rich history of providing much needed fellowship and supplies for our community as well as providing necessary funds for our United Women in Faith, Jubilation Youth Choir and Surge Youth Group. 

Please mark your calendars for Monday April 15th – Saturday April 20th  

Times for dropping off your donations at the Interstate Center are: 

  • Monday, April 15th from 12-9:00pm. 
  • Tuesday, April 16th through Thursday April 18th from 9:00am-9:00pm.  
  • Donations will not be accepted on Friday the 19th 
The sale will take place on Saturday, April 20th from 8:00 am-2:00 pm with a bags and boxes sale starting at 1:00pm. 

We are looking for help this year from individuals willing to: 

  • Volunteer to work at the sale 
  • Volunteer to coordinate an area of the sale 
  • Volunteer to bake something for the bake sale 
  • Volunteer to help set up at the Interstate Center on Monday, April 15th at 9:00am 
  • Volunteer to help clean up at the Interstate Center on Saturday, April 20th at 2:00pm 
  • Volunteer the use of their truck to help with clean-up on Saturday 
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As members of the Wesley UMC family, please consider volunteering your time and donations to this special ministry of our beloved church. If you are interested in getting involved in any capacity, please contact Brenna Martin at bmartin@wesley-umc.com, or you can sign up using the form below!

We are looking forward to another great year serving the community together! 

-The 2024 Rummage Sale Committee Chairs 

Brenna Martin, Stephanie Hoy, Diane Yount, Stephanie Peterson, Kelsey Ross, and Jennifer Schottland  

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RUMMAGE SALE 2023

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Rummage Sale - Sat 4-29-17 (10)

It’s time to start cleaning out your basements and closets!

Your 2023 Rummage Sale Chairs are pleased to announce that our Annual Rummage Sale is just around the corner! This Wesley tradition has a rich history of providing much-needed community fellowship, supplies, and necessary funds for our United Women in Faith, Jubilation Youth Choir, and Surge Youth Group.

Please mark your calendars for Monday, April 17th, through Saturday, April 22nd.

Times for dropping off your donations at the Interstate Center are:

• Monday, April 17th, from 12-9:00 pm
• Tuesday, April 18th-Thursday April 20th, from 9:00 am- 9:00 p
• Donations will not be accepted on Friday, the 21st.
• The sale will take place on Saturday, April 22nd, from 8:00 am-2:00 pm
• Bag sale starting at 1:00 pm.

If you want to donate furniture to the sale and need help getting it to the Interstate Center, you can contact Chuck Knudson at (309) 838-1182, who will coordinate pick-ups the week of the sale. Please get in touch with Chuck before noon on Tuesday, April 18th.

As members of the Wesley UMC family, please consider volunteering your time and donations to this particular ministry of our beloved church. Below you will find a form that can be filled out for your convenience.

This year, we seek help from individuals willing to do the following tasks. Please sign up!

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We will not be coordinating our sales with Second Pres like last year. Since we will not be sharing the Interstate Center with them, we will need extra Wesley hands to set up and take down the week of the sale.

We are also learning that many agencies we donate our remaining items to after the sale can no longer come to the Interstate Center to pick up the items. Therefore, we will be primarily responsible for transporting donations after the sale. If you have a truck, you would be willing to use to help move donations; we could use your help!

We are looking forward to another great year serving the community together!

-The 2023 Rummage Sale Committee Chairs

Stephanie Peterson, Diane Yount, Kelsey Ross, Jennifer Schottland, Brenna Martin, and Stephanie Hoy

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NOW HIRING: Business Administrator

Help wanted: Business Admin

Objective

The Business Administrator performs all duties and responsibilities in a manner that supports the Church’s ongoing mission of nurturing disciples for Christ and the annual goals and objectives established by the Administrative Council.

Summary

The Business Administrator manages the overall business aspects of the Church with an emphasis on financial management and record keeping

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Manage all aspects of payroll, including bi-weekly payroll processing for Wesley and Wesley’s Bright Beginnings staff, and prepare and file quarterly payroll tax reports and annual W-2 and 1099 forms. Prepare annual wage report for Workers Comp policy.
2. Maintain all personnel files, track benefit use, and calculate and collect employee portion of insurance premiums.
3. Handle all account payable duties, including weekly processing of invoices, obtaining approval for payments and monitoring receipt of goods, maintaining files of paid invoices, researching questionable bills, and assuring budgetary compliance.
4. Handle cash management, including daily tracking of cash available in various funds and accounts, requesting transfer of funds as needed, and informing Finance Committee of cash needs.
5. Record pledges and contributions received, including stock and grain donations. Enter pledges annually for General Fund and UMW Fund, as needed for special campaigns. Record contributions for money received in weekly offerings and electronically, and issue quarterly statements to contributors. Work with Finance and Stewardship Committees regarding follow-up on campaigns.
6. Analyze reports to establish pledging and giving patterns, report trends to Finance Committee, and offer sharing solutions, keeping abreast of industry standards.
7. Prepare deposits for Music, Youth, and Education ministries and any other income received for Church business other than contributions.
8. Prepare monthly financial statements, including preparing journal entries, balancing bank statements, reconciling balance sheet accounts to sub-ledgers, printing financial statements, and distributing copies to various committees.
9. Serve as a critical staff resource person, using prepared financial information in monthly meetings with the Finance Committee and the Board of Trustees. Meet as needed with SPRC, Administrative Council, Stewardship Committee, Investment Committee, and other committees concerning financial issues.
10. Oversee the budgeting process, including such activities as scheduling and coordinating the timeline for the annual operating budget in conjunction with Finance Committee and Stewardship Committee, preparing forms for various committees and staff to complete, compiling information submitted into the final budget format, discussing necessary changes with various committee individuals, overseeing the development of the final budget, entering budget figures on the computer for financial statement comparison, and educating new staff and committee chairs on budget issues and format.
11. Stay current with technology needs, staff computers, and programs utilized; work with tech company retained by Church
12. Human Resources (HR) responsibilities:
• Keep aware of current and changing HR laws/regulations
• Assist with decision-making regarding employee benefits
• Act as a hiring conduit (provide a New Employee Hiring checklist to position supervisor and SPRC search team, collect and distribute resumes, secure and maintain new hire employment and tax forms, etc.)
• Assist the SPRC with personnel policies and issues, including recommending changes or needs.
13. Other administrative duties:
• Oversee purchasing of office equipment and supplies.
• Develop and maintain a record-keeping system for past years' financial records.
• Review, at least annually, insurance coverage for property and liability and recommend any necessary changes to the Trustees. Report and process insurance claims as needed.
• Oversee annual financial review or audit as determined by the Finance Committee.
• Compile and submit the financial portion of required quarterly and annual reports to the Conference office.
• Maintain various licenses required by the Church, such as CCLI, CVLI, worship streaming licenses, etc.
• Prepare recommendations for financial issues such as funeral meal costs, Wednesday meal prices, etc.
• Assist with finances during the annual rummage sale, including making periodic bank deposits on the day of the sale.
• Attend training as necessary and allowed by the budget. Maintain membership with The Church Network and support agreement with Church Windows (accounting software company).
• Back-up for other staff as needed.

Education

Education Level:  Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field (i.e., accounting, finance).  CPA or equivalent business management experience desired.

Skills

Essential:

• Strong administrative and organizational skills

• Effective verbal and written communications skills

• Ability to work effectively and independently at all levels of the Church

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload to meet deadlines and produce timely financial information.

• Commitment to professionalism in all working relationships with the staff and with external community contacts

• Strong supervisor abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field (e.g., accounting, finance).  CPA or equivalent business management experience desired.

 

Desirable:

• Strong interest in participating in continuing education opportunities when available through Church budgeting or other self-improvement programs

Computer or special equipment knowledge:

• Knowledge of Windows OS is required

• Ability and willingness to learn Church Windows software and to communicate with software providers as needed.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 and its components

Additional

Additional Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

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NOW HIRING: Early Childhood Coordinator!

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Looking for someone to help Wesley’s children!

We are looking for an Early Childhood Coordinator to enhance our children’s time here at Wesley. The Coordinator’s position is typically 8-10 hours a week (not to exceed 15 hours a week), primarily on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings. Your main responsibility will be to recruit others who want children to feel loved and comfortable in their church environment.

Do you have an interest but need more information?

OR maybe you know someone who would be great at this.

Contact Kathi Pritts, Wesley’s Education Director, for answers to all your questions...309-827-8046.
Or email Kathi at kpritts@wesley-umc.com.

If you are ready to be the next Wesley staff member, you can fill out the form below and we will get back to you soon!

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Wednesdays in February: Favorite Books of the Bible (Series)

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Sunday, March 5th: Worship

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Friday, March 10th: Art Club

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The Wesley Art Club will have an exciting art project each month. All ages are encouraged to join us, and no experience is necessary! We love art and want to enjoy making the world more beautiful with you!

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March 10th:

We will be making beautiful watercolor paintings of flowers. These colorful paintings will be perfect for decorating your spaces for Easter! This is a family-friendly event that will demonstrate how to make beautiful paintings. These can be used for cards, wall decorations, gifts, and more! Please register below, so Kathi knows how much in materials to bring. Thank you!

Please register each month so we are sure to bring enough materials!

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Sunday, March 12th: Worship

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Sunday, March 19th: Worship

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Sunday, March 19th: UMCOR Sunday

Global Ministries, the worldwide mission and development agency of The United Methodist Church, with the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR), invites churches and individuals to celebrate UMCOR Sunday on Sunday, March 19, 2023.

UMCOR Sunday is one of The United Methodist Church's Special Sundays. Special Sundays are designated Sundays each year that deepen the connection between the local church and ministries globally. Individuals and congregations are encouraged to give to support the church's collective work with an offering.

100% of gifts to Global Ministries and UMCOR share the love of God with those in need. Donate to UMCOR Sunday here.

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