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Sept. 19, 2022 - Sept. 25,2022
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PASTOR'S NOTES
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Hello Wesley,
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I am back to work. Yeah! This Sunday we have Silver Saints leading the 9:00 service and confirmation of four of God's Gang at the 11:15 service.
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My final lesson from 2 Corinthians is a powerful one. Jesus tells Paul, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." And Paul's response, "I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong." 2 Corinthians 12:8-10.
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Such a view of life in my later years has brought me peace. There was a time when I battled God over my value because I did not think the circumstances of my life matched my value and commitment to the kingdom. I thought God unfair toward me. And this was an immature view of the kingdom and my role. I now understand with great clarity weakness, becoming empty of self, having no solutions, no answers. I understand now when all that is left in the weakness is faith. And so God has been ever so good to me. Whatever your circumstances in this life, Know that God is at work doing great things. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. I look forward to where God takes us next. We live in such a wonderful, challenging, exciting time for the kingdom. God is at work friends!!!
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I love being your pastor.
Ernie
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Please contact Terri Davis if you plan to join us this Saturday!
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The Silver Saints have a special presentation in store for us this Sunday at 9am, sharing the wisdom that comes with years!
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The Silver Saints is a senior group that meets quarterly and their mission is to connect with each other and their community and to provide support in their spiritual walk. Each meeting has a theme, the one last week being "Mexican Fiesta". Click the button below to see a clip of their last meet up!
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GodGang will conclude their presentation on Mental Health this Sunday. Dr. Preston will also be talking about how we can transform with healthy habits. And best of all, four youth will be confirmed as new members in our Wesley family!
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There will be a short reception following second service!
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COME POUR OUT THE LOVE OF CHRIST ON THE RESIDENTS AT
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HABANA HEALTH CARE CENTER!
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All went smoothly with our first few deliveries. We are excited that Dickinson is up and running as well, and the numbers keep changing. They started at 17 and with a week went to 85, so we're already at 135 bags a week total for both schools... God is Good!
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It's been such a difficult last 2 years for the schools, so we're thrilled they are reaching out and letting us help reach these children. If you would like to help out, here are a few things weare in need of:
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Jif to go peanut butter cups (any brand- 1.5 oz)
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Juice - Boxes are pouches will work
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Items can be brought in on Sundays and left on the pack a sack shelves or dropped at church during normal business hours. Be in touch if you have any questions:
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One of the efforts HOPE is actively supporting is affordable housing in Hillsbourough County. The county gave $2,443,250 from the HOPE Affordable Housing Fund to assist in funding a newly completed apartment complex located on N. Florida Ave. Click the button below to learn more about this project!
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2022 PECAN SALE
Wesley Memorial United Methodist Women are again selling freshly shelled pecan halves. We hope you will continue to help us support mission projects, both locally and world-wide! Order forms will be available at the information desk in the overflow area.
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5 pound boxes $58.00
1 pound bags $12.00
All orders are to prepaid. Pick up dates are Sat., Nov. 12th 10am-3pm and after church on Nov. 20th. Special arrangements can be made with Nancy Blunk
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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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If you are interested in being a leader and/or part of a small group 27/90 bible study with an outreach to the community, please contact the church office. [email protected]
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CELEBRATING OUR YOUTH !
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If you see one of our Persons of the Week , take a moment and thank them for their service!
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We hope you are enjoying "The Persons of the Week" addition to the newsletter!
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Our goal is to strengthen the Church Body by getting to know each other better.
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Please take a few minutes, copy and paste the questions below on reply email and send your answers to [email protected].
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We will be featuring 2-3 or 4 persons each week. Help us keep this moving forward!
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Contact Info (for office use only, will not be published)
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2. How long have you been attending Wesley?
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3. What ministries and/or real life groups have you been involved in?
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4. School/ Work/ Retired?
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5. What is one fact that most people don't know about you?
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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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Click button below to see pictures from Staff Appreciation last Sunday!
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If you would like to have an event or celebration (birth, graduation, marriage, travel, etc.) added to the ANNOUNCEMENTS section, please email [email protected] , including description of announcement along with any photographs.
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Wesley, you are such a faithful church! We thank you for your generous and giving hearts! You can Text To Tithe your offerings for Wesley Memorial UMC at this contact number - 813-699-4304. Within a few minutes, you’ll be sent a text with a link to register. Click on the link and enter your cardholder name and credit or debit information. Once your registration is complete, you will receive a text verification and a receipt of your donation via email. You can even text “repeat” to make it a recurring donation. Give + Text is one of the fastest and easiest ways to give.
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Or by standard mail by sending cash or check to
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6100 Memorial Hwy, Tampa FL 33615
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Office hours are Monday - Thursday 9am-3pm.
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We are here to help you with any of your needs.
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Church Contact Information:
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Sept. 25, 2022 at 9:00 AM EDT
Traditional Worship Service
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Sept. 25, 2022 at 11:15 AM EDT
Contemporary Worship Service
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Sept. 25, 2022 at 2:30 PM EDT
"SINGSPIRATION"
Habana Health Care Center
2916 Habana Way, Tampa, FL 33614
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There will be an hand out of the lyrics for all the sing-along songs.
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Pastor Ernie has started a new series "Finding Jesus in the Old Testament". This is a not to be missed study focusing on a spiritual approach to the Old Testament 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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Please visit prayer wall for recent prayer requests!
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