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August 19, 2024 - August 25,2024

Dear Friends,

As we journey through the complexities of life, it's easy to become overwhelmed by the challenges and pain that often seem to dominate our days. Yet, in the midst of this, there is an invitation to see beyond the darkness, to recognize the beauty that still resides in our everyday moments.

Today, I want to share with you a prayer from Cole Arthur Riley's book, Black Liturgies that speaks directly to this. My hope in sharing this is that it will inspire you to pause, to breathe, and to see the sacredness in your daily experiences.

God of every beautiful thing,
Make us people of wonder. Show us how to hold on to nuance and vision when our souls become addicted to pain, to the unlovely. It is far easier to see the gloom and decay; so often it sings a louder song. Attune our hearts to the good still stirring in our midst, not that we would give ourselves to toxic positivity or neglect the pain of the world, but that we would be people capable of existing in the tension. Grant us habits of sacred pause. Let us marvel not just at the grand or majestic, but beauty’s name etched into every ordinary moment. Let the mundane swell with a mystery that makes us breathe deeper still. And by this, may we be sustained and kept from despair. Amen

Take a moment to pause and marvel in something mundane today.

See you in worship on Sunday!

Blessings,
Rev. Ontonio

SUNDAY, August 25, 2024

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Ministry Highlights

Click here for a Message of Hope

from UMC Bishop,Tom Berlin.

HOMELESS MINISTRY

The Homeless Ministry needs cooks in the FLC kitchen on Sunday mornings from 7:00 - 8:00am to serve breakfast to our homeless community. If you are able to help, please contact Jim Danielson (813)968-2844 or email [email protected].

NUTURE MINISTRY

The Nurture Ministry needs stewards who will deliver communion the first Sunday of the month to a church member who, due to health issues, is unable to attend the Worship Service in person. If you are able to help. contact Jean Rowe (813)767-5264 or email [email protected].

WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE

Wednesday Night Live met last night after a short summer break. Kids from 4 years thru fifth grade meet ever Wednesday from 6:00-8:00pm. The evening starts out with a lite dinner, followed by a bible lesson, games, music, craft and fellowship. Last night there was a focus on the Olympics, putting faith in God, not giving up and trusting God.

PROMISELAND

It's not too early to start thinking about how you would decorate a trunk for
Trunk 'r Treat this year! This is an annual event sponsored by Promiseland to offer a safe and fun family night to our community the last Wednesday of October. The church, as well as the community, are encouraged to participate with a child friendly and faith based decorated trunk for the event. Click here for some great inspirations.

If you are able to provide a decorated trunk Wed., Oct. 30 from 6-8 pm, please contact Rochelle Mock to register at (813) 215-6433 or email [email protected]
The Bridges Preschool is having their annual fall breakfast for the parents of the children at 8am on Friday, Sept. 6 in Fellowship Hall. If you would like to help, please bring fruit or breads.

NEEDLES GROUP

Today, some of the Needles ladies are working on cloth books for the Children's Home and celebrated some August birthdays. Louis Costner turned 95 on the 19th and Terri Davis will hit 68 on the 26th! Always a good day when we get to have a piece of cake!
The Needles Group meets on Tuesdays from 9am - noon. All are welcome!
BRIDGES PRESCHOOL: Please visit the Wish List for needs of our preschool ministry. Donations can be shipped directly to Bridges Preschool at 6100 Memorial Hwy., Tampa, FL 33615 or dropped off at the church.

CHRISTMAS SHOEBOXES: For August, please bring in spiral notebooks. Drop off boxes at sanctuary entries.

CUBA MINISTRY: Collecting OTC medicines and vitamins to be shipped to our sister churches. Drop off on marked shelf in copy room (across from church office).

HOMELESS MINISTRY: Collecting T-shirts for men and women as well as bath towels. Drop off bins in copy room. There is also a need for cash donations to help cover the cost of breakfast served to the homeless community on Sunday mornings.

PACK-A-SACK: Please consider sponsoring an "at need" child for the upcoming school year who receive a bag of food to take home on the weekends. Details to follow.


RUTH CIRCLE : Collecting diapers, wipes, toiletries and educational supplies for Children's Home Network. Drop off bin in copy room.

To learn more about all the ministry opportunities at Wesley UMC, click here!
Please join us for an organizational meeting for our Wesley Network for HOPE ministry on Monday, August 26. This is a meeting to build relationships and prepare for our Fall listening process and convention. All are invited to come out and get involved in this ministry! Questions? Contact Carol Dittmar (813)499-7167 or [email protected].

To learn more about the HOPE ministry, click here!
Daily Christian Living will resume their bible study Wed., Aug. 28 at 6:30pm in the Old Library Room. Join us for a deep look at Corinthians 1 and lively conversation!
This month we will be visiting with the Habana residents on Sat., Aug. 31 at 2:30.
If you are able to join us this month, please contact Terri Davis at [email protected]

SAVE THE DATE! SEPTEMBER 21 @ 5:30PM

Let's all support the youth group's effort to raise funds for youth camp!
For more info on Ruah Youth Group, contact Kristine Johnson (813)476-5351
or [email protected]

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We express our gratitude to God through sharing our time and resources. Thank you for your commitment to God’s purposes through our faith community!
There are multiple ways that you can give:
1. Online - https://wesleymemorial.net/give/
2. Mobile: Text donation amount to 833-505-2066
3. In-Person - Drop off donation to church office
4. Mail- Mail donation to 6100 Memorial Highway Tampa, FL 33615

Office hours are Monday - Thursday 9am-3pm.
Now open on Fridays 9am - noon
We are here to help you with any of your needs.
Church Contact Information:
email: [email protected]
phone: 813-769-9157

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