GOAL IS $18,000 by March 31, 2011Gifts to Faith Promise are divided equally at the end of each month and sent to Global Partners, Grace Community and Peace of the City.

What is “FAITH-PROMISE GIVING”? A faith promise is an agreement we make with God to give to missions. It's called a "promise" because of the commitment that is made to provide a certain amount over a specific time period. It requires faith because we are trusting God to provide these funds in various ways. The believer looks to the Lord “in faith” asking how much he would have the believer give; then promises to give as the Lord directs. Faith promise is believing that God's resources are unlimited and that He wants to give toward this global project through His children.

Caringal, Romy & Linda – ASIA Area Directors twincaringal@yahoo.comGallant, Tim & Tiffany - Cambodia www.gallantgazette.comGeorge, Chris & Melissa – AUSTRALIA www.georgesinaus.blogspot.comGilles, Carl & Maya - Haiti http://gpcaribeatlantic.com/Gross, Lauren - Zambia http://lauren-sharethejoy.blogspot.com/Helvie, Mike & Cindy - Zambia cindy.helvie@gmail.comLord, Jessica – New Zealand jessicaml1@hotmail.comSteve & Rebecca - ASIA halite@neomailbox.netSumpter, Chris & Tiffany - Mongolia sumpteretc@gmail.comThede, Cory & Kris - Haiti http://portmargot.blogspot.com/ALSO SUPPORTED:Dan Uttley - SCORE InternationalHaiti National Ministry ShareLaGonave HospitalJesus Film PartnershipGrace Community (Cap Farrow)Peace of the CityBuffalo City MissionBuffalo Christian CenterKathleen Mary House

Wednesdays 6:30-7:30Journeyfor Youth Grades 7-12DISTRICT YOUTH RETREAT January 27-29, 2012"Justice Experience" Click this link for registration information: http://www.wnydistrict.com/youth-ministry/

CHURCH FAMILYFELLOWSHIP LUNCH January 29 at NoonDISTRICT SUPERINTENDENTJoey Jenningspreaching January 22

BIG TREE WESLEYAN4163 Fairview Pkwy.Blasdell NY 14219Phone: 716-822-8424Fax: 716-828-0390

Remember the days of old; consider the generations long past. Deut. 32:7 Miss Marietta Fancher opened a Sunday school in the Big Tree public school basement on June 11, 1932. She faithfully visited homes and held prayer meetings with those who had a heart to reach Big Tree with the Gospel. With a building lot on Fairview given by Mrs. Caldwell and donated labor and materials, a one-room chapel was erected in 1938 as a non-denominational church named the Big Tree Bible School. After Miss Fancher's death the work was led by students and teachers from Houghton College from 1943-46. In May of 1946 the members voted to give the work to the Lockport Conference of the Wesleyan Methodist Church, renaming it the Wesleyan Methodist Mission of Big Tree. The resolution requested a minister and regular church services.Rev. Everts and Foster served in local Wesleyan Methodist churches and ministered here on Sunday afternoons. In 1949, it was decided to add a basement. When high winds toppled the building into the newly dug basement, Rev. Hartway called it a "blessing in disguise". The insurance money made it possible to replace everything, in addition to pouring basement floors. Pastor Lewellen drove an old school bus to bring people for Sunday School and church. On November 21, 1953, the church was organized as a Wesleyan Methodist Church with nine full members. Under Pastor Day, the property was mortgaged in 1955 to begin construction of a parsonage. The seven room house was dedicated on June 17,1956. The church chose "Trust in the Lord with All Your Heart" to put across the remodeled pulpit area. Redecorating of the church interior continued under Gene and Becky DeGraff. Everyone pitched in to help in special programs and contests. The church grew until Pastor Gene felt a full time pastor was needed, recommending Pastor Black. Pastor and Autho Black answered the call. Pastor gave his dream for Big Tree in his first sermon , "Without Vision the People Perish." From the tower room, looking out over the neighborhood, others joined Pastor Black in prayer claiming this hill for God. As the church grew and space was needed, the tower was torn down and the old sanctuary extended and remodeled. Work was done by volunteers and $4000 raised by people picking worms and selling them to Jack Strawbrich. The bus ministry restarted in 1973. Soon properties along Fairview were purchased to accommodate the growing church and a new sanctuary was built and dedicated in October 1976. Harold Blew served our growing children's ministry from 1976-83 and in 1984 our 2 story education wing was dedicated. Tim Studaker came in 1989 and served as Youth Minister until 1997. The Deaf ministry began in 1992, under Roger Crassi's leadership and turned over to Hoyt Pruitt in 2003. Pastor Surbrook came to lead us in 1997. During his leadership we have purposefully looked back in a personal Focused Living and then in corporate Refocus Summits to better assess where God is leading in future ministry. Purpose Driven Life was the catalyst for many small groups, producing greater fellowship and spiritual growth. Faith Promise Giving, which began in 2002 and several Short Term Mission projects have increased missions giving and awareness. We remodeled the upstairs classrooms and redecorated the sanctuary, fellowship hall, foyer and nursery. In the 50th anniversary book, Pastor Black wrote "I want to challenge you that all the blessings of the past cannot suffice for tomorrow...let us move...toward our 75th, believing God for great and mighty things." Let us remember our heritage and rejoice in our future.

Senior Pastor Douglas Ingersollemail: dkingersoll@yahoo.comAssistant Pastor Robert Engleremail: revengler08@yahoo.com

SUNDAY CLASSES - 9:30-10:30 AMGospel of John Teacher: Lindsey Richardson Location: Room 1- Fellowship HallJohn's Gospel of Jesus' Life Teacher: Dorine Harrington Location: Room 2- Fellowship HallChristian Atheist Teacher: Robert Engler Location: Room 3- Fellowship HallLife Changing Encounter with God's Word Teacher: Carol Parent (Ladies Class) Location: Room 4- Fellowship HallGod, Satan and Angels Teacher: David Swann Location: Fellowship Hall - new roomWEDNESDAY CLASSES - 6:30-7:30 PMBible Study & Prayer Teacher: Pastor DougLADIES SMALL GROUPS10 AM Tuesdays: Women of the Bible Led by Dorothy Rodriguez10 AM Thursdays: Calm My Anxious Heart Led by Angie Pizzolanti

MENBREAKFAST 8:30 AM 1st Saturday from Sept.-JuneWOMENConnectionsL.E.A.P. (Ladies Encouraging and Praying) Reminder to pray and encourage one another. If you want to participate in this Secret Sister program, see Bobbie Hamblet. Monthly Connection7 PM Tuesday, Feb. 21BREAKFAST 8:30 AM Last Saturday from Sept.-MaySENIORSBest Year's Fellowship (+50)6 PM Friday, Feb. 17 Catered Valentine Dinner

WEDNESDAY 6:30-7:30 SUNDAYKidzXpress for age 2 to 4th grade 9:30-10:30 AM Classes for all agesA kid's club to allow children experience the Bible JUNIOR CHURCHin a very real and tangible way, with fun and for Age 4 through Grade 6interesting hands-on activities. Dismissed from the 10:45 service. Currently studying the 10 CommandmentsG.L.O.W. for Grades 5 and 6 WKFMGod Loves Our World Wesleyan Kids for Missions is during Junior Church on the 4th Sunday of the Month. Along with the study of Missions around the World, the children are learning how to be good soldiers.

We are: Followers of Christ Living in obedience to God's Holy word, the Bible Dedicated to be a moral and spiritual compass within our communityFocused on: Maintaining loving relationships based on trust and honesty Establishing a Biblical foundation for all children to begin a consistent relationship with Jesus Equipping believers to share Christ's passion for all people Providing opportunities for all to serve according to their abilities

GODRenewingEvangelizingEquippingNurturing

We believe in the Bible and seek to establish our faith and actions on its teaching. We believe God wills for people everywhere to know Him and that the purpose of the Church is to tell the world about Christ through its worship, witness, and loving deeds.

Wesleyans believe in one God, who is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and the Savior of all men and women who put their faith in Him alone for eternal life. We believe that those who receive new life in Christ are called to be holy in character and conduct, and can only live this way by being filled with the Lord's Spirit.

Welcome to Big Tree Wesleyan Church4163 Fairview ParkwayBlasdell NY 14219

SERVICE TIMES MAPSunday 10:45 AM & 6 PM