Wellfleet UMC Monthly Newsletter (9.6.26)



 WELLFLEET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Monthly Newsletter — September 6th 2026

   


✝️ FAITHFUL TRANSITIONS

Goodbye, Pastor Wesley Williams & Welcome, Pastor Joyce Kang & Family!

We extend our deepest gratitude to Pastor Wesley Williams, who faithfully served and supported Wellfleet UMC while we were without a settled pastor over the past year. God has richly blessed our congregation through his dedicated ministry. We celebrated his retirement on July 26th. Recently, he turned 83! Happy Birthday, Pastor Wesley! You will forever remain in our prayers and hearts.

 

 
Charlie, Marilyn Walter and Hannah            Pastor Joyce and Norma                    

We also express special thanks to our church leadership—especially our Lay Leader, Charlie Walters, and SPRC Chair, Norma Benson. Without their untiring dedication, we could not have carried forward!

 

 


At the same time, we give a warm Wellfleet welcome to our new minister, Pastor Joyce Kang, and her family! Her husband, Victor, serves as pastor at South Yarmouth UMC, and she has five children: Lydia, Abe, Grace, Esther, and Hannah. They are already falling in love with the Wellfleet community! May God bless this wonderful new chapter in our church’s story.

 

📖 SERMON NOTES & ARCHIVE

Throughout August, Pastor Joyce preached on who God is, who she is as our pastor, who we are as "Wellfleetians," and who God calls us to be together. Pastor Joyce Kang's Sermon Blogs 

 

Click the links below to read her full sermon blogs:

 

 

 

 

 

      
  
 
Children decorate Sunday School rooms with their artworks



🎈 CHILDREN & YOUTH MINISTRY

  • Children’s Moment: Since August, we have reintroduced the Children’s Moment during Sunday worship. Thank you to Charlie, Niesha, Norma, and Lydia for sharing scripture lessons with our young ones. If you would like to share a Children's Message during an upcoming service, please let Pastor Joyce or Charlie know!

 

  • Sunday School Room (Nazareth Room): Our children and youth will now meet in the Nazareth Room! Children are invited to draw two posters—one about themselves and one about God—to decorate our new space. We are also accepting donations of Sunday school supplies (crayons, construction paper, scissors, glue, paints, and room decor). If you have a heart for guiding the next generation, please reach out to Pastor Joyce!

 

  • Back to School Blessing (September 6th): Join us this Sunday as we lay hands on and pray for our students and grandchildren as they begin a new academic year.

 

Please hold our youth and children in your daily prayers:

Lydia (16), Abe (15), Cavin (14), Grace (11), Jade (9), Esther (9), Kayleigh (8), Theo(8), Ruby (6), and Hannah (6).

(If we missed your child or grandchild's name/age,

please notify the church office so we can update our list!)


👋Welcome to Our Wellfleet UMC!

We have been so blessed to welcome visitors, family, and friends from all around the world! God has poured His joy upon us through each and every one of you.      

  
Missionaries from the Netherlands (James & Esther Lim)                                                                          
                                                                         Karen & Rich's family (Richie, Aurora, Olivia & Conner)                                                      

       

Regis & Doug's family (Craigg, Brezie, Cavin, and Kayleigh             Alan, Taylor, and Thelma 

 
          Begie, Grayson, Cameron, Lydia, and Doug                 Norma, Robbie, Theo, and Megan 

  

🙏 PRAYER CORNER

                    
                                                Ara Ishkanian                                       Samantha Hayman 

Our Congregation & Community

  • Ara Ishkanian: Recovering after surgery at Liberty Commons (Room 10) in Chatham. (508) 945-4611.
  • Samantha Hayman: Recovering from a severe motorcycle accident; recently transferred to Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in Boston.
  • Berta Bruinooge: Praying for relief from severe back pain.
  • David Wright: Scheduled for surgery on September 9th.
  • Continued Prayers For: Pam, Dan, David, Nadyne, Berta, Beverly, Joan, Marie, Bobby, Ara, Barbara L., Andrea, Chris, Hannah, Amanda, Audrey, and Rich M.
  • Cancer Battles: Praying for strength and healing for all family members currently battling cancer.
  • Summer Visitors: Giving thanks for all who worshipped with us this summer. May God grant them safe travels, and may we stay united in prayer!

                            

           

                  Korean Seacoast District Pastors         Praying with Melissa, having hearts for Wellfleet 


Our Denomination & Region

  • New England Conference: Praying for wisdom and restoration following a recent cyberattack and financial loss affecting our conference.
  • District Superintendent: Welcoming back Rev. Wanda from her sabbatical in Spain!
  • Local & Regional Ministries: Praying for the 10 Korean clergy serving in the Seacoast District, and for our cooperative ministry partnerships with Eastham, Orleans, and Provincetown UMCs.

 

                                           

                                                         Lydia's card for Samanth


🏛️ PASTORAL VISITATION & COMMUNITY

Pastor Joyce has been making home and hospital visits to connect personally with church members. If you would like a visit, or if you feel called to join our Visitation Team (to send daily Bible verses, write cards, or visit homebound members), please reach out!

 

 

        With David at the Historical Museum                   With Joan at her art gallery 

                  Grace playing Alan's wife's piano                  Dwight explained the history of our stained glasses


⛪ Heart of the Community: Wellfleetian Spotlights

  • David Wright—our church pianist and museum curator—guided a tour at the Historical Museum, sharing the fascinating history of Wellfleet and Wellfleet UMC.
  • Joan Coughlin—a historian of both our town and church—welcomed us into her art gallery to share her artwork, family history, and life story.
  • Alan Beals—shared his deep love for Wellfleet, a special place where he has spent more than 50 summer seasons!
  • Dwight Estey—shared the history behind the beautiful stained-glass windows in our sanctuary. Stay tuned—he will be giving us a full history lesson on them very soon!


☕ SMALL GROUPS & UPCOMING MEETINGS

  • Small Groups Launching in October! John Wesley placed great emphasis on small group "class meetings" for spiritual growth. Beginning in October, we can offer small groups across multiple formats: In-Person Weekday Bible Study, Sunday Morning Adult Sunday School, or Zoom Bible Study. Contact Norma, Charlie, or Pastor Joyce if you are interested!

 

  • Administrative Council Meeting: Sunday, September 13th, immediately following worship. We will introduce our committee members, have a short class for ushers, and prepare for our upcoming Church Conference. 
  • Church Directory Update: Please review your address, phone number, and email in the directory draft to ensure your information is accurate. Directory Draft 

SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES:

                    9/3 – Carolyn Markis       9/6 – Betty and Noel Tipton (A)

                    9/19 – Theo                      9/21 – Nadyne Ryder       

                    9/22 – Dan Sanders          9/25 – Leigh Burgess

 

Pastor Joyce Kang

Church: 508-349-7217/ Cell:207-538-0780 / Email: PastorJoyceKang@gmail.com  

 

Wellfleet United Methodist Church  

246 Main Street, Wellfleet, MA 02667



 

 







Comments

  1. Mary TaylorSeptember 10, 2026 at 11:22 AM

    Quite an interesting history!

    ReplyDelete
  2. Debra BennSeptember 11, 2026 at 4:33 AM

    What a interesting history and beautiful church

    ReplyDelete

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