50th Anniversary Celebration

In the Fall of 2005, Wesley Church celebrated 50 years of ministry to Bakersfield and the world. We had a big bash in late-September (see the program below) and the Bishop came on our actual birthday of November 13th. DVDs of the history digital slideshow, the September celebration events, and the Bishop's visit are available by contacting Nick Strobel. The DVDs are being sold as a fundraiser for the church.

September 23 to 25, 2005

Friday, September 23, 2005

Welcome Reception
4 to 6 PM, Gathering Place Patio
Check in. Get your nametages and program.
T-shirts, Picture Directory, and Cookbooks available.

Wesley Trails and Tales
6 PM, Gathering Place. Supper, Visiting, and Line Dancing.
Wear your Western gear. Free will offering.

Saturday, September 24, 2005

Breakfast With Our Neighbors
8 – 10 AM, Gathering Place, Breakfast.
Mission Outreach: Coat and Blanket Giveaway.

Wesley Artists Share Their Visions
12 noon to 6 PM, Oglesby Hall. Art Show.
4:30 PM, Oglesby Hall. Reception for the Artists.

Footsteps Through the Decades
6 PM, Gathering Place. Dinner and Program.
Wesley's history comes alive with stories from our past pastors.
$10 adult; $5 child ages 5 through 12.

Sunday, September 25, 2005

A Time of Celebration through Worship
10:45 AM, Sanctuary. Worship Service.
Commissioned Hymn Honoring Wesley's 50 Years.

A Time of Fellowship and Farewell
12:30 PM, Gathering Place. Lunch.
Wesley's history through pictures.
Reburying the Time Capsule. Free will offering.

Wesley United Methodist Church -- Bakersfield, CA