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Oct. 10, 2022 - Oct.16,2022
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Hello Wesley,
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Today I woke up and put on my GO shirt. I had a project ahead of me on this most blessed Tuesday. As I donned the shirt, I could tell my soul missed it, not the shirt but what the shirt represented. Today I was going to help someone who needed a hand. I do not feel the same way when someone comes to help me.
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Fellowship in the church, Christian fellowship is pot luck dinners, ice cream socials, chicken BBQ’s, craft fairs. And yet it is so much more. I am glad to be a part of a church that loves its neighbors the way we do. I think maybe this fifth Sunday would be a great time to invite some neighbors to worship and experience the fellowship of this church.
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“How good and pleasant it is for brothers and sisters to come together.” John says, “Dear friends, since God so loved us, we ought also to love one another.”
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Express your spiritual love for someone this week, then make it a habit until it becomes a way of life. Every time I put on my GO shirt, my soul knows satisfaction is coming.
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I love being your pastor.
Ernie
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You are invited to bring any second hand rose items to the FLC Fellowship Hall on Friday during set up for the Craft Fair that begins on Saturday. There will be a designated spot for second hand items. Also, there is a need for more baked goods that can also be brought to the FLC on Friday. All proceeds will benefit various ministries, local and internationally, supported by the Women of Wesley.
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Thank You, Wesley!
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This is a picture of the beautiful handcrafted quilt that will be raffled off. The Women of Wesley are hard ou work completing the finishing touches just in time for this weekend!
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Click button below to see our WOW hard at work!
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The Men of Wesley will have a take out BBQ chicken dinner available Sunday, Oct. 16 from 10am - 1pm. The dinner includes 1/2 chicken, beans, & slaw for $12.00. Proceeds will benefit the Homeless Ministry. You can put in a reservation by texting the word "BBQ" to Wesley Memorial Tampa at 813-592-1788. Reservations help us project the amount of dinners needed so we don't run out but is not required.
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This month’s guided-prayer gathering will be at the Church Sanctuary on
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Tuesday, October 18th from 9 am to 11 am
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for those who are able to come and lift up to the Lord the Administrative Board members and their plans, discussions and decisions to be made at their next meeting.
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This prayer gathering is for the sole purpose of asking for God’s guidance in giving our leaders discernment as we go forward. This is a shared commitment we all make as brothers and sisters in Wesley to pray and contend for the faith and our church. If you are unable to come to the gathering this month, please, during this time, lift up your prayers at home, work, school, wherever you are!
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Contact Renee by email [email protected] or call her (813-885-5674) for any other information.
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WESLEY CHARGE CONFERENCE
Thursday, October 20th at 6:30
Wesley Sanctuary
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HOPE Convention
Monday, Oct. 24 at 7pm
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The convention will be an upbeat time for fellowship and sharing among the 24 HOPE congregations in Hillsborough County. At the Convention, there will be reports from the house meetings that have been held, voting to prioritize the community problems that have been identified for research and action, and election of HOPE officers.
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The convention will be held at Hyde Park United Methodist Church at 500 W. Platt Street, Tampa, FL 33606.
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Wesley would like to increase our HOPE Network Members this year! If interested please contact Carol Dittmar for more info at [email protected] or 813-499-7167
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You can learn more about the HOPE Organization here and how you can help enact real change in Hillsborough County!
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This is a picture from last year's Trunk 'r Treat!
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Because of covid it was a drive thru in the parking lot.
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This year we are happy to move it back to the front lawn !!!
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Reserve your place now for a spot for your decorated trunk in the front lawn!
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LIFE LINE SCREENING FRIDAY, OCT. 28th at WESLEY!
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All is going smoothly with Pack-a-Sack and deliveries. We are up to 135 bags per week and feel so grateful to be able to reach so many children in need. We are collecting items, so if you would like to help out, here are a few things we are in need of:
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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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As always - we appreciate the support and prayers for this ministry!
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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 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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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 now has a way to connect virtually! If you have not already submitted a virtual connect card, please take a few moments and do so now! Simply text the single word that applies to 813-592-1788. This will keep you updated with events at Wesley as well as personal messages from Pastor Ernie. Please save the number in your phone as Wesley Memorial Tampa. Let's stay connected!
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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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Oct. 16, 2022 at 9:00 AM EDT
Traditional Worship Service
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Oct. 16, 2022 at 11:15 AM EDT
Contemporary Worship Service
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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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