International Activities at the Wesley Foundation at the University of Illinois

Join our Mailing List! Corn Maze & Bonfire Fri. Oct. 16th 5:30 pm We're carpooling up to Rantoul Illinois to go to Hardy's Reindeer Ranch for their "Alien Invasion" themed corn maze. After wandering in the maze we'll regroup and go to Charles Drennon's farm for a Bonfire complete with Hotdogs, S'Mores and Ghost Stories. $10 should cover your expenses. Please sign up online by Thurs. Oct. 15th so we can share rides. http://intcoffeehouse.blogspot.com/ For a full description visit Hardy's Reindeer Ranch http://reindeerranch.com/ Free Classes about Christianity We're offering a series of three different studies about Christianity. Each study consists of two 45 minute lessons. We will slip out during the International Coffeehouse at 5:00 pm on Fridays. (If you want to do this study but cannot come during this time, let pastor Rob know and we can arrange a second session.) Persons still learning English, visiting scholars and family members are welcome to attend. These classes are informational in nature and there will be no pressure to convert persons to Christianity. Christianity in America Oct 2 & Oct 9 Why are there so many different churches in the United States? What are the differences between the denominations (Catholic, Baptist, Methodist Etc.)? What Do Christians Believe Oct 16 & Oct 23 We will provide a brief overview of the major Christian beliefs such as Trinity (Father, Son, Holy Ghost), Incarnation. And Salvation. Also hot button topics like Homosexuality and Abortion. What is the Bible Nov 6 & Nov 13 A summary about how the bible was formed and a brief overview of themes and major stories from the bible. Food Pantry Volunteers Needed - Sign Up Online Each month our Wesley Foundation serves over 1000 persons in need a week's worth of groceries. This is a huge undertaking as we convert our foundation into a food pantry (grocery store) each third Thursday of the month. We need to unload a semi's worth of food, set up tables open boxes and direct traffic. At the end of the evening we need to tear it all down and clean up. You do not need to speak English to help as much of it is "manual labor." This is a great way to see another side of America. Food Pantry volunteers are needed for many jobs throughout the month, but especially the days and hours leading up to, and through, distribution on the evening of the 3rd Thursday of the month. Training for persons who want to help on Thursday between 1pm-8pm and have not yet gone through training will be Wed at 7:00pm. Training lasts a little over an hour. You do not need to be trained to help at other set up or cleanup times. Some of the times you can volunteer include (you do not need to work the full time slot): Wed. Oct 14th 12:30-2:00 pm Truck Unloading, 18 persons each hour Wed. Oct 14th 7:00 pm Training for volunteering on Thursdays Thurs. Oct 15th 1:00 - 8:00 pm Food Distribution 35+ persons each hour (Training Required) Thurs. Oct 15th 8:30 - 10:00 pm Cleanup 18 persons each hour PLEASE sign up ahead of time online so we know who will be helping or going through training. http://wesleypantry.org/volunteering/ Haunted House First Build Day This Sunday October is here and it's time to really get working on our Haunted House Food Pantry Fund Raiser. This Sunday from 12:30 to 4pm we move from planning to actually building our haunted house. Lots of Volunteers needed. Lite snack lunch will be included. Some of our Activities Coming Later this Fall Some of our activities coming later this fall... (please see above for weekly worship activities) Oct. 14-15th Monthly Food Pantry Sign Up Online Sat. Oct. 16th Corn Maze & Bonfire Sun. Oct. 17th 12:30 - Haunted House Set Building Day Thurs. - Sat. Oct. 28 - 30 Haunted House Fundraiser for Wesley Food Pantry Sun. Nov. 15th - Thanksgiving Potluck 12:30 in Wesley Great Hall Nov. 18-19th - Monthly Food Pantry Sign Up Online Dec. 16-17th - Monthly Food Pantry Sign Up Online JANUARY 2010 Mission Trip to Dulac Louisiana