First Sunday of Lent, February 21, 2021
Ash Wednesday Service, February 17, 2021
Sunday Morning Worship Service, February 14, 2021
Sunday Morning Worship Service, February 14, 2021
Ash Wednesday News!

Sunday Morning Worship Service, February 7, 2021
In-Person Worship THIS Sunday (FEBRUARY 7, 2021)!

We will have a service at 10:30 a.m. in the sanctuary. We will continue to have online presence with the service being seen on YouTube, the church website, and Facebook page. We will live stream the service on zoom. If you would like a zoom link please email us at wmumc.chatt@gmail.com.
Here are the guidelines for us to have a safe and successful service.
Persons in the age group of 65 and older or those who live with people in this age group are encouraged to stay at home.
Persons with significant high-risk health conditions are encouraged to remain at home.
The nursery will be closed. Please plan accordingly.
If you are feeling sick or have a positive diagnosis with COVID-19, please remain at home.
Entry to the church will be limited to the main sanctuary entrance/Osborne Drive in the front of the church to assist in aiding in social distancing.
Temperature checks will occur as people enter the building, anyone with a temperature with a 100.4 and above will not be allowed in the church.
At the end of the service, congregants will exit through the door at the mail center to aid in social distancing.
Entry and exit of the church building will be clearly communicated and marked.
Cloth masks, face coverings or disposable masks shall be worn by all participants in the church during the entire service.
*Face coverings under the age of 2 is not recommended in addition to anyone who has trouble breathing or anyone who is unable to
remove the mask without assistance (these persons should remain home at this time).
Ushers/greeters should avoid shaking hands and/or hugs. Greet with head nods, elbow bumps, hand wave etc.
Greeters wearing masks and gloves will welcome everyone and suggest using hand sanitizer available.
Greeters will open doors for persons to allow for a touch-free church.
Ushers will escort people entering and exiting the sanctuary to assist with maintaining social distancing.
Ushers will seat congregants starting from the front of the sanctuary to the back. Ushers will assist with exiting persons starting from the back of the sanctuary making their way towards the front (entering seat front to back, exiting leading out back to front).
Every other pew will be marked for seating to ensure social distancing of 6 feet or more. Families are encouraged to sit together.
Each week, the pews available for seating will be rotated from the previous week’s restricted seating.
Attendance records will be kept of all persons attending the service. This is essential so the District Superintendent, the Bishop and Hamilton County Health Department can be contacted with a list of persons in the event an attendee testing positive for COVID-19.
Offering plates will not be passed during the worship service.
An offering plate will be placed where the congregants exit the church building or congregants can continue to pay their tithe on-line.
The person counting the tithe will wear a mask and gloves.
When Holy Communion is conducted, it will only be with pre-packaged self-served communion elements made available when entering the sanctuary.
Paper bulletins will not be available.
The order of worship will be displayed on the projection screens at the front of the sanctuary.
Congregational singing has been suspended.
In the event of a soloist or a small group of singers, extended social distancing beyond 6 feet will be implemented among the singers and congregants.
Instrumental music will be used without congregational singing.
Sunday Morning Worship Service, January 31, 2021
Please fast forward to 2:21 for the service to begin. Thank you.
Greeting
Prelude
Call to Worship
L: Come to worship this day. Bring with you all your joys and sorrows.
P: Jesus will offer hope.
L: Come to worship this day believing in the power of God through Jesus Christ.
P: Jesus will bring us healing.
L: Come to worship this day feeling the presence of God.
P: Jesus will teach us new ways to live. AMEN.
Hymn: He Leadeth Me
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16-23
Hymn: Freely, Freely
Scripture: Mark 1:23-28
Sermon Rev. Dr. Joshua Felton
Pastoral Prayer
Hymn: Great Is Thy Faithfulness
Benediction
Postlude
Sunday Morning Worship Service, January 24, 2021
Greeting/Announcements
Prelude: Surely the Presence Michael Rodgers
Call to Worship
L: Come, let us praise the Lord!
P: We praise God with our whole heart!
L: God’s works are great!
P: Open our hearts and spirits to see your works, O Lord!
L: Come, let us worship the Lord who has saved us!
P: May our lives reflect the wondrous love of God that all may see and know of God’s greatness. AMEN.
Hymn: Be Thou My Vision Michael Rodgers
Scripture: Psalm 111 Lynda Reese
Hymn: He Touched Me Michael Rodgers
Scripture: Mark 1:21-22
Sermon Rev. Dr. Joshua Felton
Pastoral Prayer
Hymn: Seek Ye First Michael Rodgers
Benediction Postlude
Sunday Morning Worship Service, January 17, 2021
Greeting
Prelude
Call to Worship
L: Christ is calling you as disciples
P: Lord Jesus, let us follow you faithfully.
L: You will be led into fields of mission and service.
P: Lord Jesus, where you lead us, we will go.
L: Listen for Christ’s call to you.
P: We are ready to serve the Lord. AMEN.
Hymn: “Are Ye Able”
Scripture: Psalm 62:5-12
Hymn: “Take Time to Be Holy”
Scripture: Mark 1:14-20
Sermon
Pastoral Prayer
Hymn: “Rescue the Perishing”
Benediction
Postlude
Baptism of Our Lord Sunday, January 10, 2021
Welcome/Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
L: Lost . . .
P: wandering without purpose, meaning,
value, acceptance, or place.
L: We wander lost. But the Spirit of God descends like a
dove upon us. We hear the ancient words that name and
claim us as children of God.
P: We are cleansed, refreshed, and made new in the love
of those words.
Hymn: Wash, O God, Our Son and Daughters UMH #605
Scripture: Psalm 29
Hymn: Baptism in Water TFWS #2248
Scripture: Mark 1:4-11
Sermon
Pastoral Prayer
Hymn: Shall We Gather at the River UMH #723
Benediction Postlude
Wesley Covenant Service, January 3, 2021
Prelude (We Three Kings)
Call to Worship
L: Lord, You have been our dwelling place in all generations
P: You are the one true God who reigns forever.
Opening Prayer
Hymn: O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing pg. 57
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-13
Hymn: O God, Our Help in Ages Past pg. 117
Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46
Sermon
The Proclamation
The Confession
Words of Assurance and Pardon
Hymn: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross pg. 298
The Invitation
The Covenant Prayer
Hymn: A Charge to Keep I Have pg. 413
Dismissal with Blessing
Postlude (My Hope Is Built pg. 368)
Sunday Morning Worship Service, December 27, 2020
Welcome
Prelude
Call to Worship
L: Darkness—we who walk in darkness
P: have seen a great light:
L: a light that is a joy for all the earth,
P: a light that announces new life.
L: In joy we greet this light.
P: In this light we see that our savior has come.
Hymn: O Little Town of Bethlehem
Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14
Hymn: Rock-a-Bye, My Dear Little Boy
Scripture: John 1:1-14
Sermon
Pastoral Prayer
Hymn: Go, Tell It On the Mountain
Benediction
Postlude
2020 Christmas at Wesley Memoral
This Christmas we are reairing the 2016 Christmas Cantata, “Christmas at the Manger.” May this service be a blessing to you and your family. Merry Christmas!
Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 20, 2020
Third Sunday of Advent, 2nd edition, December 13, 2020
Third Sunday of Advent Worship Service, December 13, 2020
Second Sunday of Advent, December 6, 2020
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Please click on the link above to watch Second Sunday of Advent Service
First Sunday of Advent, November 29, 2020
Sunday Morning Worship Service, November 15th, 2020
Christ the King Sunday
Sunday Morning Worship Service, November 15, 2020
Sunday Morning Communion Worship Service, November 1, 2020.
Thank you to everyone who helped us with our first in-person worship service in several months. Today was my first in-person service with Wesley Memorial and it was a blessing! Thank you to Suzanne Burnett for being our liturgist and H. Steven Walker, Director of Music Ministries for our hymns, prelude, and postlude. Sermon Title: Gentleness. Scripture: John 8:1-11.
Sunday Morning Worship Service, October 25, 2020
Scripture: Hosea 3:1-5. Sermon: Faithfulness by Rev. Dr. Joshua Felton. Prelude: To God Be the Glory/My Tribute and Postlude: Rock of Ages by H. Stephen Walker, Director of Music Ministries. Song: Thank you by Michael Rodgers, soloist.
Sunday Morning Worship Service October 18, 2020
Scripture: Luke 6:27-36. Sermon: Kindness by Rev. Dr. Joshua Felton. Prelude: The Old Rugged Cross, Hymn: What a Friend, and Postlude: Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus by H. Stephen Walker, Director of Music Ministries.
Sunday Morning Worship Service
Sunday Scripture: Revelation 6:9-11 Sermon: Patience by Rev. Dr. Joshua Felton; Prelude: Standing on the Promises Hymn: Softly and Tenderly; Postlude: Victory in Jesus by H. Stephen Walker, Director of Music Ministries. Song: Soon and Very Soon by Michael Rodgers, Soloist.
World Communion Sunday Morning Worship Service October 4, 2020
Please come to the church at 11:00 am today for drive thru communion. Scripture: Romans 8:1; Sermon: Peace by Rev. Dr. Joshua Felton. Thank you to Lynda Reese for helping with the communion liturgy. Prelude: Sweet Hour of Prayer and Postlude: Hymn of Promise by H. Stephen Walker, Director of Music Ministries. Because He Lives and Let Us Break Bread Together by Michael Rodgers, Soloist.
Sunday Morning Worship Service September 27, 2020
Scripture: Philippians 4:4 Sermon: Joy by Rev. Dr. Joshua Felton; Prelude: For the Beauty of the Earth; Hymn: Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee; Hymn: Shout to the Lord; Postlude: Christ for the World We Sing by H. Stephen Walker, Director of Music Ministries.
Sunday Morning Worship Service September 20, 2020
Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2. Sermon: Fragrance of Love by Rev. Dr. Joshua Felton. Prelude: Are Ye Able, Hymn: What Wondrous Love Is This, and Postlude; Glorify Thy Name by H. Stephen Walker, Director of Music Ministries. Song: Soon and Very Soon by Michael Rodgers, Soloist.
Sunday Morning Worship Service, September 13, 2020
Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23 [5:16-21]. Sermon: You Are What You Eat by Rev. Dr. Joshua Felton. Prelude: To God Be the Glory/ My Tribute and Postlude: There Is a Fountain Filled with Blood. When We All Get to Heaven and Blessed Assurance by Michael Rodgers, soloist.
Sunday Morning Worship Service September 6, 2020
***After the song, Let Us Break Bread Together, please come to the church for drive thru Holy Communion at 11:00 AM (Sunday, September 6) outside the church. Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14 Sermon: Restoring Dry Bones by Rev. Dr. Joshua Felton. Prelude: Sweet, Sweet Spirit and postlude: Nothing But the Blood by H. Stephen Walker, Director of Music Ministries. Michael Rodgers, Soloist, Dem Bones, Let Us Break Bread Together, and Give Thanks.
Sunday Morning Worship Service August 30, 2020
Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26-27 Sermon: A New Heart in Exile by Rev. Dr. Joshua Felton. Prelude: Through It All and postlude: He Touched Me by H. Stephen Walker, Director of Music Ministries. Michael Rogders, Soloist, I Want to Be Ready and He Touched Me
Sunday Morning Worship Service August 23, 2020
Scripture: Ezekiel 34:23-24 [1-22], Sermon: Caring Shepherd and Sheep by Rev. Dr. Joshua Felton. Prelude: Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee and postlude: Rock of Ages by H. Stephen Walker, Director of Music Ministries. Michael Rodgers, Soloist, Thou Art Worthy and Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us.
Sunday Morning Worship Service August 23, 2020
Scripture: Ezekiel 34:23-24 [1-22], Sermon: Caring Shepherd and Sheep by Rev. Dr. Joshua Felton. Prelude: Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee and postlude: Rock of Ages by H. Stephen Walker, Director of Music Ministries. Michael Rogers, Soloist, Thou Art Worthy and Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us.
Sunday Morning Worship Service August 16, 2020
Scripture: Ezekiel 18:30-32; Sermon: U-Turn Needed by Rev. Dr. Joshua Felton; Prelude: “Standing on the Promises,” “There Is a Fountain Filled with Blood,” and postlude: “I Surrender All” by H. Stephen Walker, Director of Music Ministries.
Sunday Morning Worship Service for August 9, 2020
Scripture: Ezekiel 18:14-18; Sermon: Learning from Bad Examples by Rev. Dr. Joshua Felton; Prelude: “To God Be the Glory/My Tribute,” “Lord, I Want to Be a Christian,” and postlude: “My Hope is Built” by H. Stephen Walker, Director of Music Ministries.
Worship Online, 8-2-20
Sunday Morning Service 8/2/20; Scripture: Ezekiel 18:1-4; Sermon: Who’s to Blame? by Rev. Dr. Joshua Felton; Prelude: Victory in Jesus; Postlude: Softly and Tenderly, Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus by H. Stephen Walker, Director of Music Ministries; Shall We Gather at the River by soloist Michael Rogers
Worship Online, 7-26-20
Scripture: Ezekiel 8:1-4 [1-18] Sermon: Temple Inspection by Rev. Dr. Joshua Felton. Prelude: “I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light” and Postlude: “Rescue the Perishing” by H. Stephen Walker, Director of Music Ministry. “Were It Not for Grace” by soloist Michael Rodgers.
Worship Online 7-19-20
Sunday Morning Worship Service 7-19-20, Scripture: Ezekiel 4:4-8, Sermon: Not Another Day by Rev. Dr. Joshua Felton. Prelude: “Holy, Holy, Holy” and Postlude: “God Will Take Care of You” by H. Stephen Walker, Director of Music Ministries. “Farther Along” by soloist Tyler Vanderkooy. [Since the recording of this video, the city and county mayors have joined together and agreed to educate businesses and individuals who are not wearing masks initially, but if the mask mandate continues to be violated, fines will be distributed.]
Worship Online, 7-12-20
Scripture: Ezekiel 3:1-12
Sermon: Food for the Soul by Rev. Dr. Joshua Felton.
Prelude: “O Worship the King” and Postlude: “I Love to Tell the joy Story” by H. Stephen Walker, Director of Music Ministries.
“God and God Alone” and “As the Deer” by soloist Michael Rogers.
Worship Online, 7-05-20
Scripture: Ezekiel 1:1-3 [1-28]
Sermon: Church in Exile
Featuring Michael Rodgers, H. Stephen Walker
Worship Online, 6-28-2020
Fourth Sunday After Pentecost
Scripture: 2 Kings 2: 1-15
Sermon: It’s Not a Relay Unless You Pass the Baton by Lynda Reese
Featuring Michael Rodgers, soloist
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