Serving Our Community
Volunteering at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church means taking the time to serve your New Albany community. Many members of our church community are involved with service organizations around the area and they would love to see you serving alongside them.
Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church offers volunteer positions for people who want to serve locally in the New Albany area, globally through missions work, or both. The following links are here to provide you with more information on how you can start volunteering and making a difference in your community:
For questions about Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church or the volunteer opportunities available,
contact us today.
Passionate Worship
Passionate Worship is designed to support our mission of making disciples of Jesus to transform the world. Our worship is filled with prayers…for in prayer we find God and God transforms us. Our worship is filled with songs…for in songs our hearts connect with God and one another. Our worship includes Biblically based messages, providing help in today’s world and hope for the future.
Wesley Chapel, along with other United Methodist Churches around the globe, offers regular opportunities to worship God. These worship celebrations are the primary weekly event in which each people gather to celebrate together their connection with God and the community they serve. Through singing, preaching, prayer, and fellowship, worship participants intentionally focus on worshiping God and developing their faith - a faith founded upon the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
The days and times for our worship celebrations are:
All are welcome to attend these weekly worship celebrations. When Wesley Chapel provides Holy Communion as a part of its worship, it is open to all who wish to turn from sin and seek to live in peace with one another. One does not need to be a member of a United Methodist Church to participate.
The worship celebrations are designed to provide a person with a safe, non-threatening experience to encounter God and the love of Jesus Christ, so that they can grow in their love of God, become more like Jesus, and go and share God’s love with their neighbors, communities and those throughout the world.
We appreciate your interest in Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church and our weekly worship celebrations. For more information on our church community, our service styles, or times,
contact us today.
Intentional Bible Study
At Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church we do more than provide a weekend worship experience for New Albany residents. We believe it's vital to invest back into our community, and that means offering services that are important to you. Whether you're looking for...
...we have it!
All of the Children and Student Services Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church offers are designed to be safe, organized and monitored by experienced and trained leaders, and - of course - fun!
So what makes Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church's services unique to others in the New Albany area? We work hard to create an atmosphere that is safe and provides exposure to Christian principles such as...
- Love
- Friendship
- Sharing
- Caring
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- Respect
- Patience
- Kindness
- Forgiveness
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Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church knows that finding positive, reliable, and affordable services like these in New Albany can be difficult - especially when it involves your kids - but we make it easy. For more information on Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, our services, or our
philosophy behind serving our New Albany community,
contact us today.
New Albany Sunday School
Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church offers Sunday school programs for both kids and adults in the New Albany area. Sunday school is designed to provide practical applications for living a real, genuine life in a safe and relaxed atmosphere. From the youngest to the oldest, Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church has a Sunday school program for you.
At its core, Sunday school is for people who want to grow in their faith, understand the Bible better, and get better connected to the Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church community. Sunday school is a great way to continue developing your faith while learning and understanding the fundamentals of Christianity. Because none of us will ever be perfect, it's important to continue the process of growing and interacting with other people that are on the same track.
Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church offers Sunday school programs for the following age groups:
- AGE GROUP 1 (2 YEAR OLD)
- AGE GROUP 2 (PRESHCOOL-K)
- AGE GROUP 3 (GRADES 1-2)
- AGE GROUP 4 (GRADES 3-4)
- AGE GROUP 5 (GRADES 6-12)
- AGE GROUP 6 (ADULTS)
All of our classes start at 9:45 a.m. No matter what stage of life you find yourself, Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church has a Sunday school class for you. All of our classes are safe, fun, and organized by solid, experienced leaders.
For more information on Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church or any of our Sunday school classes,
contact us today.
Volunteer Opportunities
Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church believes that taking the time to volunteer and invest in the lives of the people in the New Albany area is both important and part of living a balanced life. Our community service and volunteer opportunities range from Sunday morning service positions to manual labor projects in the community. Whether you want to volunteer in a skilled capacity, a labor-intensive capacity, or just be a smile and a handshake at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church's doors on Sunday, we have a spot for you!
Many students seek out volunteer opportunities as a means of fulfilling a credit requirement for school or a program, which is why we do our best to facilitate whatever kind of volunteer work you're looking for.
Some volunteer work examples may be raking leaves in the fall for an elderly couple, fixing a meal for someone who might be ill or a family grieving the loss of a loved one, or serving our New Albany community in some other fashion.
For more information on the volunteer opportunities provided by Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church stop by or contact us today.
*If you're searching for a more structured, missionary-type of opportunity, please visit our Missions page or stopover to the Global Ministries of The United Methodist Church website at:
www.gbgm-umc.org
About Us
Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church is just one church in a community of over 1,200 United Methodist congregations throughout Indiana. We've made it our mission to serve and invest in our community in whatever capacity we can. As an active part of the New Albany community, we work hard to bring the message of who Jesus is to those around us.
Our core values include...
- Radical Hospitality
- Passionate Worship
- Intentional Faith Development
- Risk-Taking Mission and Service
- Extravagant Generosity
Much like the early 18th century Methodists, our general rules can be wrapped up in three main points – do no harm, do good, and stay in love with God.
Prayer Requests
Requests for prayers for groups and/or individuals.
New Albany Small Groups
Small groups are a great opportunity for people looking to get better connected to the Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church community. It gives individuals a chance to know one another outside of the conventional Sunday morning church services.
Small groups provide three basic necessities for developing healthy spiritual growth:
- Accountability
- Forward Momentum
- Missional Identity
Accountability is important because it facilitates faith growth like few other relationships will. Life can be challenging and full of temptations, but with the help of small groups and accountability partners, you know you’re not facing it alone.
Forward momentum means that your connection with the Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church community doesn’t end when you leave the campus on Sunday morning. Intentionally doing life together keeps momentum moving forward throughout the week. This momentum can create an atmosphere for individuals to ask questions, seek help from one another, and challenge each other in their spiritual walk.
Developing a missional identity simply means that, while small groups are intended to develop the spiritual growth of the individuals involved, they are still focused outward in some capacity. There’s a certain part of spiritual growth that can only happen when you start to serve others around you, and that’s exactly what creating a missional identity is all about. Whether it means volunteering your time to help the people of New Albany, or focusing globally, our small groups encourage serving other people.
For more information on Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church or our small group program, stop by or
contact us today. We’d love to see you here!
New Albany High School Camps
Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church's week long high school camp is the perfect chance for your high schoolers to get away from their busy schedules ' sports practice, summer reading, summer jobs, etc - let loose, and have some fun. High school camp is a great opportunity to meet new people, build on existing relationships, and have fun - all within the safety of a spiritual atmosphere.
Our camps are designed to create opportunities for spiritual, social, emotional, and physical growth. However, because Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church believes in having fun, we make sure there is plenty of free-time for students to go off and take part in other activities like sand volleyball, tubing, canoeing and kayaking, creative workshops, and much more. A typical day at the camp might look something like this...
- 8:15am - wake up
- 8:30am - breakfast
- 9:15-10:00am - optional morning workshops
- 11:00am-12:00pm - morning worship and teaching
- Lunch!
- Free time till 6:00pm - perfect timing to visit the mud pit, play volleyball/basketball/kickball/soccer/any other sport you can imagine, go swimming, take a nap, or whatever else you might want to do
- 6:30pm - dinner
- 8:00pm - whenever night worship service
- 12:00am - lights out
- Do it all over again the next day!
That schedule, of course, is tentative. In any case, your students are guaranteed to have the week of their lives while mixing crazy, fun activities with spiritual growth. It will be a week they won't want to miss!
For more information on Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church's summer camp programs visit
www.beacamper.com, or
contact us today.
Wesley Wednesdays
Come together… for food, fellowship & faith
Wesley Wednesdays is a great opportunity to fit a lot of things you want to do into one evening with less stress on you and your family. We know family time, and time in general, is precious and in short supply. That is why we provide a low cost meal for your whole family so you don’t have to cook, but you can still sit around the table and enjoy a good meal and time together. We have classes and groups for every age, so everyone has a place to go. They’ll be learning something new, having fun and meeting with friends. We also offer childcare for young children, while parents participate in choir or extended classes.. Our teenage youth are always included. There are groups and programs geared specifically for them. Come over and make "hump-day" one of the best parts of your week!
For classes, times, and meal costs, download our
brochure.
Blessings in a Backpack
At Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, we take community service rather seriously. Giving back to the people from the New Albany area isn't just a hobby or a "feel-good" activity; we view it as our duty to our local community.
Our faith-based community service programs are intended to assist people in crisis and empower them to move out of poverty. That is why Wesley Chapel got involved with Blessings in a Backpack.
Blessings in a Backpack provides elementary schoolchildren who are on the federal Free and Reduced Price Meal Program with a backpack of food to take home for 38 weekends during the school year. Backpack food includes easy-to-prepare, ready-to-eat foods like granola bars, juice boxes, mac and cheese, and oatmeal.
New Albany Summer Camp
Summer camp provides great opportunities to meet new people, expel some of that pent-up summertime energy, and - let's face it parents - get the kids out of the house for a week! Not to mention, they're FUN! Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church offers several camps for different age groups through
Impact 2818 outdoor ministries. These summer camps are located in...
North Webster, IN (
Epworth Forest)
Pierceton, IN (
Camp Adventure)
Wolcottville, IN (
Camp Lakewood)
Pine Village, IN (
Pine Creek Camp)
Nashville, IN (
Camp Moneto)
Springville, IN (
Camp Indicoso)
Mitchell, IN (
Camp Rivervale)
Aside from being a great opportunity to play games, dive into mud pits, and do other crazy things you wouldn't normally be able to do, summer camps are a safe and fun way to grow spiritually in a Christ-centered atmosphere.
Especially today, kids need a chance to unplug from the computer, cell phones, iPods, video games, etc., and invest in their friendships, refocus on what's important, and find some entertainment in things that don't require batteries. This week of camp will also provide exciting, engaging worship, impactful teaching, and plenty of structured free-time.
For more information on Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church's summer camp program, Impact 2818's facilities and camp sites, or what your camper can expect,
contact us today.
New Albany Bible Study
Bible studies are unique from small groups or Sunday school in that they have a sole focus. While small groups and Sunday school focus on a broad spectrum of spiritual growth and development, Bible study is geared towards one thing - understanding the Bible better.
Let's face it, the Bible can be hard to understand at times. Having a group to sit down with and discuss the intricacies of what's actually happening is a valuable tool to have. Being able to understand the context of which the Bible was written, the social factors of the time, and even learning about the authors can greatly increase your appreciation for what the Bible is telling you.
Not only do Bible studies help you to understand the Bible better, they also keep you invested in reading it by providing the accountability of a group to help encourage you to do so. At Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, we strive to help our community focus on the Bible as a means to hear from God - not just something to put on their "to-do" list, a task.
Our Bible study groups are not just limited to adults. Children and young adult Bible studies are available throughout the week at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church and are open to anyone that is interested.
If you're ready to get involved in the Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church community and be challenged by a group dedicated to studying the Bible, our Bible study program is right for you.
For more information on Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church and our Bible study groups
contact us today.
Prayer Blanket Ministry
The Prayer Blanket Ministry is a vital ministry at Wesley. If you’re interested in helping in this ministry, or if you need a Prayer Blanket,
contact us.
Get Involved
At Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, the only restriction to how much volunteering you can do is how much time you're willing to give. Our various ministries are always looking for fresh hands to jump in and help with our weekly operations. Whether it's in our childcare program, ushering positions, or welcoming visitors at the door, we have a spot for you.
Outside the walls of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, we encourage our congregation to be active members in serving the community. From the food service projects and shelter services to organizing clothing drops to local distributors, the members of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church are always serving somewhere.
For information on how and where you can get involved,
contact Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church today. We would love to hear from you and encourage you to serve the people in our New Albany community.
Students
The staff and individuals at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church believe in the importance of intently investing in the lives of the next generation. To do so, we offer the students in the New Albany a variety of opportunities and events that take place both throughout the school year and during the summer.
Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church works to provide students with positive and productive activities that not only keep them busy, but also help facilitate their physical, emotional, and spiritual growth. Plus, it’s fun!
Some of these activities that we provide include…
Spending an afternoon volunteering at the soup kitchen or local Habitat is a great chance to give back to our New Albany community.
All of these activities are safe, organized and ran by experienced leaders, and focus on providing students with opportunities to grow spiritually.
The trained and experienced adult leaders and volunteers find it a joy and an honor to spend time serving your students.
For more information on Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, our student services, or how you can make a difference, browse our site or
contact us today.
New Albany Children Services
Sometimes the old phrase "it takes a whole village to raise a child" seems more literal than figurative. When that happens, Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church is here to help. Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church believes in the importance of investing in the next generation. To do so, we offer a wide range of services geared specifically toward your child, including...
All of the Children Services at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church are safe, run by trained, experienced childcare specialists, and above all else designed to be FUN! Aside from providing a safe and exciting atmosphere, our Children Services provide a fun way to expose your child to faith-based principles.
Through games and engaging activities, your child will be learning important life skills such as…
- Love
- Friendship
- Sharing
- Caring
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- Respect
- Patience
- Kindness
- Forgivenss
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If you're looking for affordable Children Services in the New Albany area, you can trust the
experienced staff at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church to take good care of your little ones.
For more information on Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, our Child Services, or what programs we offer, stop by, explore the links above, or
contact us today.
Missions
Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church believes in the importance of missions. However, contrary to most peoples' beliefs, missions work isn't restricted to third world countries and overseas locations. Missions work can be done right in your own backyard.
For individuals looking to get involved in mission work both locally, Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church stays actively involved in our New Albany community and works hard to provide opportunities for people who are looking to serve in some capacity.
For individuals looking to serve on a global platform, Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church looks to the Global Ministries Organization of the United Methodist Church to help organize missions trips. The four areas of focus of Global Missions are:
- Engaging in Ministry with the Poor
- Stamping Out the Killer Diseases of Poverty by Improving Health Globally
- Creating New Places for New People and Renewing Existing Congregations
- Developing Principled Christian Leaders for the Church and the World
If these areas of focus sound like something you want to get involved with,
contact Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church or visit
www.gbgm-umc.org today for information on how you can get connected.
Staff
A page listing all staff members
CAPS Summer Day Program
2011 We're gearing up for another great summer. Welcome to our new team: Cathy Garrett - leader, Ahnya Alstott, Tyler Atkinson, and Hannah Ganote. WELCOME! All schedules will be here on the webpage as well as copies available in the church lobby. The location to drop off your child will be Grant Line United Methodist Church, 4810 Grant Line Rd, New Albany. Unless otherwise indicated: drop-off time will be 9:00 a.m. and pick-up time will be 3:00 p.m., cost will be $5, and be sure to bring your lunch!
What is CAPS?
Our Christian Activities Program for Summer welcomes children from our community and congregation in a summer long
Christ-centered activities program. The program includes devotions, field trips, games, crafts, parties and service projects. We have four summer staff members who do all the planning and work daily with the children. Our transportation includes two
15-passenger vans and carpooling chaperones.
Registration Fee is $15 per child or $35 for a family with more than two children registering. There is also a cost for whatever field trip we take that day. Most days children are asked to bring a sack lunch and drink. We try to keep costs low most average around $5 per day. You can come every week or once in a while. It is your choice. The trip cost is only if you plan to come on that day.
CAPS is for children grades 1 through 10. Each child attends the day for the grade they are going into in the Fall. The program runs for 7 weeks from June through July.
Each age group attends one day per week on the schedule that follows:
Mondays: Grades 1-2
Tuesdays: Grades 3-4
Wednesdays: Grades 5-6
Thursdays: Grades 7-8
Fridays: Grades 9-10
Tutoring
PURPOSE
Out of our desire to serve the needs of our congregation and local community, Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church has begun a Tutoring Ministry. It exists to provide free weekly tutoring to students and their families in need of academic help and who are willing to commit to a weekly meeting schedule.
SCHEDULE
Tutoring will be offered on Wednesday evenings from 3:30 until 6:00. Each session is usually an hour in length unless another arrangement is made with the parent and tutor. Tutoring will follow the New Albany Floyd County School schedule. If there is no school that day, then there will be no tutoring. If there is no school because of bad weather, there will be no tutoring. Tutoring is not offered during the summer.
SUBJECTS COVERED
Our desire is to provide school work support which includes: helping with math problems, writing papers, reading, studying chapters in books, and preparing for tests. A variety of subjects are offered. Basic study skills are also available.
TUTORING STAFF
Our tutors attend Wesley Chapel Church and are volunteers. They come from a variety of backgrounds. Some are teachers or retired teachers. Some are parents, high school, or college students who have an interest in the subject matter and a desire to help others. Some of our tutors are qualified in more than one area so if a student needs help in other subjects they may still have the same tutor. We try our best to match the student with the most qualified volunteer. All of our tutors have been screened and had a background check done by the Wesley Chapel Director of Education.
MATERIALS
Students are expected to bring their homework for tutoring time. This includes textbooks, paper, writing materials, and calculators, if needed.
TUTORING LOCATION
We tutor at Wesley Chapel UMC offices and Grant Line UMC. Rooms are available for tutoring one-on-one or in a group setting if needed .
EXPECTATIONS
We expect students and families to commit to consistently coming each Wednesday during their scheduled time. If an absence is needed due to illness or family emergency, then please contact your tutor directly. If you cannot reach your tutor, call the church office as soon as possible but no later than by 3:00, 944-2570. If a schedule change is needed, you will need to ask your tutor what other times they have available.
PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Make sure the student brings the necessary materials and arrives by their scheduled time. Parents should come in and talk to tutors at the end of each session so they can get a report on what was covered and if there was any work not covered.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
To bring their textbooks and materials and come ready to work.
How To Get Started
Just call our Church office at 812-944-2570 and leave your contact information. You will contacted to set up a tutoring time with the proper, available tutor. If no tutors are available you will be put on a waiting list. We look forward to serving you. It is our sincere desire to help your student fulfill his academic goals.
What We Believe
Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church is a United Methodist Church, a mainline Protestant denomination, which has been a part of our nation since its founding. Its beliefs are founded on solid biblical teaching, shaped by John Wesley and the Wesleyan traditions of personal spiritual growth and community involvement.
The United Methodist Church beliefs include the practice of Holy Communion, which is open to all who seek to turn away from their sins and who seek to live in peace. Its beliefs also include the practice of both infant and adult baptism. The United Methodist Church believes that no one can earn their way into relationship to God, but that only can happen through faith in Jesus Christ. God wants to be at the center of every person's life and God offers everyone, no matter their past, such access. This is called grace, God's free gift to all who will receive it.
The United Methodist Church beliefs include that God's truth is contained in both the Old and New Testaments of the Bible. One's faith is based on these scriptures and is informed and shaped by a person's experience, reason, and the traditions of the Christian church.
Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church is one of over 40,000 congregations located throughout the world. Every one of these churches values the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. It's more than just about believing. It's about putting one's beliefs into action for the sake of helping others.
New Albany Vacation Bible School
Chances are, you've already heard of vacation bible school (VBS). VBS programs have been operating in churches all over the United States - including Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church - for decades. The VBS program at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church has reached out and changed the lives of hundreds of children in our New Albany community.
Aside from creating a fun and exciting atmosphere, VBS is designed to help kids discover that God has a purpose and a plan for everyone. In between singing fun, crazy songs and playing exciting, team-oriented games your child will learn valuable principles such as...
- Gratitude
- Grace
- Compassion
- Forgiveness
- Faithfulness
Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church's VBS is geared towards kids from rising preschool 4's to rising 5th graders.
The dates, times, and cost for VBS at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church are…
| Dates |
Times
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Cost
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| June 18-22, 2012 |
6:30-8:30 p.m. |
None |
For more information on what VBS is, Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, or any of our summer kids programs, stop by or
contact us today.
New Albany Church Classes
For individuals looking to grow in their faith, get better connected to their New Albany church community, or understand the Bible better Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church offers a variety of classes. All of our classes are fun, safe, and directed by our experienced and trained leaders.
The classes offered at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church include...
These classes are open to anyone that is interested. One of the universal goals for these classes is to continue to create forward momentum in our community. We believe it’s important to not just attend church with one another, but to also do life together outside the walls of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church.
The classes offered at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church are designed to be effective tools for discipleship and community building.
For more information on Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church or the classes we offer, follow the links above or
contact us today.
Faith Facts
Exploring faith can bring meaning, peace, and purpose to one’s life. Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church doesn’t claim to have all the answers to life's questions, but it does provide a person with a safe place to explore their faith, God, and the Bible, as well as what it means to follow Jesus Christ.
Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church provides messages regarding faith during its weekly worship services. In addition, it can provide you with special small learning communities, where you can interact with others who have similar faith questions. Pastors, specially trained in faith matters, can help assist you in exploring your deepest questions and can help you take your next faith step. No question is out of bounds, too extreme, or dumb.
Contact Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church to take your next step!
New Albany Kids Club
At Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, we believe it’s important to have your child active and involved in the lives of other kids while learning valuable lessons they will carry with them through life. Our Kids Club provide an opportunity in the middle of the week for your child to hang out, play games, get to know other children, and learn a bit about faith, the Bible, and who Jesus is.
Our fun and safe Kids Club is operated by experienced and trained leaders that love spending time with kids. While the club is designed to be fun and keep kids active, there will also be a faith-based lesson to go along with the fun and games. These lessons are intended to help your child learn important principles such as...
- Faith
- Love
- Forgiveness
- Gratitude
- Compassion
If you're looking for a program that will be fun, safe, and also provide valuable lessons for your child, Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church's Kids Club is for you.
Click here for details.
Worship in Music
MISSION STATEMENT
"To prepare the hearts of the congregation to engage in passionate worship and to receive the word of God."
There are many ways to get involved in Wesley Chapel's music program. Whether you are a choral singer, soloist, or instrumentalist there is something for everyone in many genre's of music! The Chancel Choir (ages 15 and up) sings at Sunday morning worship services and also at special events throughout the year.
The Youth Choir practice on Sunday afternoons at 6:00 at Grant Line UMC during the school year and sings periodically on Sunday mornings and Sunday evenings.
We have two worship teams. One leads worship in a blended service on Sunday mornings and we have another worship team leading on Sunday evenings 7:07 service.
Seven:07 is a culturally relevant service designed to speak to a younger generation. We worship to modern worship songs and offer a message that applies biblical teachings to our current positions in life. Musicians are still needed for this service so please contact us today to get involved!
For information about the Worship Ministry at Wesley Chapel, please contact Tammie Ivey, Director of Music at
music@wesleychapel.org or (812) 944-2570 X32 or Brian Frame Associate Director of Music at
praise@wesleychapel.org or
(812) 944-2570 X 24.
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