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June 3,2024 - June 9,2024

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a note from Pastor Ernie
Hello Wesley,

We have learned such a valuable spiritual lesson these last few weeks based on Revelation 5. When we expect to see a Lion take the scrolls of justice, we turn and see the Lamb of God “looking as if it had been slain” reach up and take the scrolls instead. And it is the Lamb who pronounces judgment against the nations and people who would not humble themselves and become obedient and submit to the cross. This represents the end of something. At the incarnation, Almighty God empties himself of His power and becomes a servant to humanity, becoming obedient unto the death of a cross. He does this out of love, his love has a softer voice, a call unto humility and relationship that creates a sense of awe and respect and honor, not fear and judgment.

When the Lamb takes the scroll of justice, it ends the time of authority and reengages the realm of the Almighty power of God. Those who did not listen to the voice of love have convicted themselves and are subject now to the power of God. There is no more
room to wiggle. Mercy ends. That realm is finished. It would behoove us to listen to the voice of God while he calls us into relationship.

Sunday, we asked how we can know we are listening. Is there a way to know we are being rebellious? The short answer we learned is, yes, there is a way to know. We know we are in rebellion by our secrets. I am pretty good at understanding an audience and it seems to me nearly all of us got that statement. We understand there are no secrets with God. Then I revealed to us all what to do with our secrets. I openly confessed what God and I have been working on for ten years. I like being right. The
problem with being right and knowing you are right is it is arrogant. It breaks relationship. It makes others feel cast aside. And here is the kicker, especially if you are right.

Now we move into the deeper truth of the Lamb taking the scrolls of justice…this week I share how I came to grow out of this. Here is a short teaser: “sorrow is fertile ground for humility.”

I love being your pastor,
Ernie
Please join us for Friday NIght & Prayer this Friday, June 7 from 7-8pm. We will be praying for the church, for Pastor Ernie, our new pastor, Ontonio Christie, our community and our nation. Personal prayers for the congregation are offered towards the end of the meeting. All are welcome! Let's be a church that prays together!

VBS THIS SATURDAY, JUNE 8 FROM 10AM - 6PM

The team has been working hard this week getting ready for the BIG DAY!
PLEASE BE IN PRAYER THAT GOD MOVES IN THE HEARTS OF THE LITTLE CHILDREN AND ALL THE VOLUNTEERS!
Mark your calendars now for a potluck Appreciation Dinner for Pastor Ernie immediately after the Sunday worship service on June 23. Arrangements have now been made to move the potluck to Fellowship Hall! Meats will be provided by church, please bring a side dish to share.
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You will be blessed by blessing others!
Ministry Highlights

CUBA MINISTRY

HOPE CHILDREN'S HOME

Thank You Wesley for your contribution to a recent offering taken for the local HOPE Children's Home. Please note this is a different Children's Home than Residing Hope, formerly known as the United Methodist Children's Home.

ALTAR FLOWERS

The altar flowers this Sunday are dedicated by Mitch and Sandra Robb
to celebrate their 40th Anniversary.
Robb and Sandra were married at Wesley Church 40 years ago!
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

HOLY MOMENTS

Wesley has given out 500 of these books and we are now down to our last few. Help us replenish our stock by taking advantage of this offer to order 6 free books plus cost of shipping. Click here to order!
The Ruth Circle is collecting diapers, wipes, toiletries and educational supplies for their ministry to Children's Home Network. If you are able to help, please leave your donation in a marked container in the copy room. The Ruth Circle belongs to the United Women of Faith and meets the first Thursday of each month at 10am in the Sewing Room.

Click here to learn more about the Children's Home Network.
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.

You can also electronically give by visiting our website at: https://wesleymemorial.net/give/

Or by standard mail by sending cash or check to
6100 Memorial Hwy, Tampa FL 33615
Office hours are Monday - Thursday 9am-3pm.
We are here to help you with any of your needs.
Church Contact Information:
email: [email protected]
phone: 813-769-9157
Coffee with Ernie
This week, Pastor Ernie talked about the importance to bear evidence that you are listening to God. This fruit should be both personal and corporate. A church bears fruit by changing lives in what they do. Click button below to hear more. Coffee with Ernie will continue Tuesday morning on Facebook at 7:30am through June 18th which is the last Tuesday Pastor Ernie will be with us. Click link below for the most recent episode.
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A Prayer for VBS

Abundant and Energetic God,

You fill your world with a season of summer delights. Sunshine, warm breezes, a slower pace to enjoy your creation. Fill us with the joy of this season.

We gather around your Word in the midst of our summer. May our days together lead to new friendships, new activity, new insights, and a strengthened relationship with you. May your Spirit shower upon our teachers, leaders, and volunteers; giving energy, creativity, and patience. May your love embrace the children who join us for Vacation Bible School so they may come to know you more deeply. May your people experience good fellowship in these days as we study, create, and play.

Bless us, O God, as we seek to learn from your Word and to share your love. As you gather us in for VBS, send us out beyond this place to show the world what we have come to know: that your grace and welcome and wonder are for all.

We pray in the name of your Son. Amen.
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Sunday, June 9, 2024
"The White Horse"
Revelation 19:11
10:00 am Sunday Worship Service
Pastor Ernie Post

Please help the church save money on paper and printing by checking in virtually on Sunday Service and receiving a bulletin. The QR code will be posted on the outside and inside of sanctuary entries, in the pews, and at the information desk. Give it a try and see if it works for you. Paper bulletins will still be available if preferred.

*Please note: When registering for check in, it is only required to input one contact - cell phone OR email (although both are preferred.) All other requests are optional and can be bypassed by simply pressing the done button.

Additional Note: The bulletin can also be found on the Church website (https://wesleymemorial.net/bulletin/) in the CONNECT drop down menu . It is updated every week by the end of Thursday for the following Sunday.

If your phone is not pulling up current bulletin via the QR code on Sunday, it is likely you need to clear your cache (search history). Refer to Mr. Google as procedure can vary according to phone you have. It is recommended you clear the cache on your phone regularly for optimal performance.

*******Even if you prefer a paper bulletin, you can still sign in online in lieu of using a connect card. That still helps the church with printing costs.*********

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