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July 18, 2022 - July 24, 2022

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PASTOR'S NOTES

Hello Wesley,

I needed a new prescription for my glasses and while I was waiting I started listening to the entire Bible as I fell asleep and woke up. It is quite a different exercise from reading. I remember the first time I read Shakespeare and could not understand a word no matter how hard I tried. Then I went to the library and listened to the play and a whole world opened up to me. I understood it, even laughing out loud at the hilarious way he said things.

Listening to the Bible has a similar impact. If you have never done it, I recommend you give it a try. Download a BIble app and there is likely someone reading the text out loud. I started at Genesis and am well along now. It goes very fast. Many folks have a goal of reading through the entire Bible in their life and this is a great way to get that done. I had to set mine to stop reading at the end of the chapter because the guy reading it would make me fall asleep.

On a side note, do your best to make the last thing you say to people each day be a word of encouragement or comfort. You just never know if it is the last thing they ever hear from you.

I love being your pastor.

Ernie

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What an Amazing VBS week we all enjoyed. The children learned so much about the Bible - The story of Joseph was a perfect fit for the desert theme! Joseph experienced extreme sibling rivalry, imprisonment, provided a fantastic talent and worked for the Pharaoh. His interpretation of dreams helped save a nation and when his family showed up he forgave them freely.
A very good lesson for us all to learn..The kids also learned
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We so loved hearing the parents sharing how much the children enjoyed and how the kids shared the stories and activities with them. The word was spread! We opened each evening with Praise and Skit with Ms. Rochelle and Ms. Mandi. So many wonderful moments, fun Gym games with Ms. Amber, Great story time with Mr. Dennis, Terrific crafts with Ms. Betsy and Ms. Kelly, delicious snacks with Mr. Richard and Ms. Linda and the dance. The kids met with Ms. Jensen and Mr. Arnel where they watched Kid-Vid it's a pre recorded message with a young child who is facing or helping someone facing difficulties. The Kids really related to the videos.. And then, they sang and danced performing on the hand moves to go along with each song! Canyon closing rounded out the evening.

We'd like to thank our Wesley Family for their prayers and donations. The Children collected school supplies for Operation Christmas children in honor of Mr. Sam (who always attended Children's packing nights and made sure the boxes were tightly packed.) We will miss him this year Mr. Sam!

And VBS would not have been such an absolute success without the help of our volunteers! A huge shout out to Betsy Danielson and Kelly Sweet for so much of set preparation. Everyone pitched to help hanging things, picking up things, putting things back together...the prep days are just absolutely fun. So to all those who helped make this fantastic evening happen;
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Back Row, left to right: Wesley Kulaga, Dominic Gordon, George Mummert,Terry Mummert, Brittany Gadzinski, Tori Flanders, Mandi Harrison, Dennis Bennett, Gage Davis, Kelly Sweet, Mary Dickins ,Jaheim Nibbs
Front Row, left to right: Blake Kulaga, Rachel Faichney, Kiangela Nibbs,Amber Vacura, Makenna Bayyat, Arlene Demmi, Rochelle Mock .
Not pictured: Steve Davis, Betsy Danielson, Brian Sweet, Linda Wehr, Richard Wehr, Tracy Church, Jensen Bennett, Arnel Senson, Michael Mock AND Jose!

AN OVERSIZED

thank you

for all that you did and continue to do for God's Children!

VBS is always a blessing for me!--
Rochelle L. Mock
Children's Director
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Wesley Memorial UMC
6100 Memorial Highway
Tampa, FL 33615
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Bridges Preschool is in need of Teacher Assistants

to start in August 2022!

Full time 9 -6 or part time 3-6 ; 18 years or older; $12/hr
Must be comfortable changing diapers, potty training
and promoting a Growth Mindset.

Contact Denise Finnerty

[email protected]

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A Homecoming Service for Sam Black will be July 22, 10:30am, at the Bushnell Military Cemetary. Following, there will be a reception at The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge located at 6912 North Florida Ave., Tampa, FL.
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To join the Habana Team, please contact Terri Davis

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Other People are Important!

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And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.

Hebrews 10: 24 -25
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Wednesday, September 7th from 5:00 - 7:00pm

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You can donate to the Agape House of Mercy by giving a check through Wesley marked for Ukraine or by going to https://www.Agape4Ukraine.com where there is a blue DONATE button.
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Go Day is scheduled for the month of November!

Please be in prayer for someone to step up to help coordinate activities for the month! We are already receiving inquiries!

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If you see our Person of the Week , take a moment and thank them for their service!

We hope you are enjoying "The Persons of the Week" addition to the newsletter!
Our goal is to strengthen the Church Body by getting to know each other better.
Please take a few minutes, copy and paste the questions below on reply email and send your answers to [email protected].
We will be featuring 2-3 or 4 persons each week. Help us keep this moving forward!
1. Your Name
Contact Info (for office use only, will not be published)
2. How long have you been attending Wesley?
3. What ministries and/or real life groups have you been involved in?
And for how long?
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If possible, please attach a photo of yourself to the email or make arrangements with Terri to have a quick and easy photo session.

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Office hours are Monday - Thursday 9am-3pm.
We are here to help you with any of your needs.
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Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church

July 24, 2022 at 9:00 AM EDT

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July 24, 2022 at 11:15 AM EDT

Contemporary Worship Service

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This week Pastor Ernie started a new series on the Spiritual Significance of the Old Testament. This is a not to be missed message that needs to be watched and shared with neighbors and friends! Join us every Tuesday morning at 7:30 am on Facebook or you can watch it later as well.
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