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October 14 - October 20,2024
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My heart is full of joy and peace as I reflect on the past few days. As a church, we have not only opened our doors to our community, but we have also opened our hearts.
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This week, I witnessed firsthand the outpouring support from local pastors, volunteers and the power of being a part of the United Methodist connectional system.
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On Monday, Bishop Tom Berlin delivered 200 flood buckets. He walked through the building and was beyond complimentary about the work we have done so far.
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A group of 10 young men and one woman gave us generous donations of clothing and cleaning, supplies, and an abundance of books and toys for Bridges.
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On Tuesday, The South Tampa Fellowship’s Disaster Relief Team served meals in our parking lot. Our parking lot was packed.
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On Wednesday, we shared a meal of lasagna with our community. One mother cried when she heard we will be serving hot meals every Wednesday. This Friday, the Scouts will be serving tacos in our fellowship hall.
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We have the gift of sitting with our neighbors, listening to their stories, and providing them with a moment of rest—even if just for a few minutes. This is what it truly means to be the church.
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A special thanks to all our volunteers and supporters who make these Wednesday night dinners possible. For those of you navigating the challenges of recovery and rebuilding, know that my prayers are with you. I ask for God’s comfort and strength to guide you through the days ahead.
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As 2 Corinthians 12:9 reminds us, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”
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May you find strength and peace in God’s abundant grace.
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I look forward to seeing you all on Sunday!
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PLEASE NOTE, WE WILL MEET IN THE FLC FELLOWSHIP
FOR WORSHIP SERVICE AT 10AM
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Click here to preview Order of Worship.
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The Friday Night Song & Prayer group will resume meeting Friday, Oct. 18 at 7:00pm in the FLC Room 201. We will continue to lift up our church, our pastor, our leadership, our community and church members as well as the nation. ALL ARE INVITED! Please consider joining us for such a time as this. Contact: Renee Kincaid (813)885-5674
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Please pray for and help us create a prayer list of specific members who have suffered loss due to the hurricanes. You can text info to (813) 592-1788 if you or someone you know are not listed below:
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Pam Bayyat, Tim Bell, Nancy Blunk, Norm and Edna Coffman, Betsy and Jim Danielson, Sandra Dettori, Charlie and Carol Dittmar, Diane and Tori Flanders, Roger Hyde, Bryant Johnson, Richard and Marilyn Preston, Toni Reitz, David and Marlene Rose, Sharon Ruble, Herman and Janice Small, Derek and Amber Vacura, Claude and Cathy Webb, Bruce and Jamie Wright.
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Join us for Taco Friday compliments of Scout Troop #315!
ALL ARE WELCOME!
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You are invited also to the Prayer Gathering at 7pm in rm. 201!
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Wesley Church will be offering each week a free Wednesday Night Supper for the church and surrounding community. On the menu next Wednesday is sloppy joes, coleslaw, chips, street corn, drinks @desert.
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You are invited to join other Wesley members Oct. 28, at Hyde Park United Methodist Church for the 36th Annual Hope Convention. The doors open at 6:30 and the program starts at 7:00. There will be transportation available from Wesley, leaving at 6:00 PM. This will be a fun and inspiring night, and I know we are all ready for a heaping dose of HOPE.
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This Sunday, Carol Dittmar will be available to encourage others to learn more about the HOPE organization and to attend the Convention. Just showing up can help to make a difference in our community!
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To learn more about HOPE, click here!
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We will have a shoebox packing party immediately after the Sunday Worship Service in Fellowship Hall on Oct. 27. Pizza will be served!
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We require all decorated trunks to be kid friendly and, preferable, faith based.
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For some great decorating ideas, click here!
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Candy donations are needed!
Please leave on Ministry Table in Fellowship Hall.
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The community Free Yard Sale is Sat., Nov. 9 from 8:00am - 2:00pm. Please plan to bring your donations on Friday, Nov. 8. from 8:00am - 5:00pm. There will be a big white tent set up in the front lawn where you can drop your donations off. If you are able to help monitor the yard sale either Friday or Saturday, please contact Connie Pruitt (813)494-4049.
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The Wesley Charge Conference has been rescheduled for Thursday, Nov. 21st at 6:30pm in Fellowship Hall. New leadership positions will be nominated and voted on at this meeting. All are welcome to attend.
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Click here for the monthly calendar!
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There is an immediate need for volunteers who have not been impacted directly by the storm to help serve at Wednesday Night Suppers as well as a variety of needs in our community. We are getting requests from people who would like help with clean up and other tasks. If you are able to help, please contact the office by texting to (813)592-1788 or Jensen Senson at (813)340-8085. Jensen has volunteered to help coordinate Go Day Projects.
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Wesley served over 200 meals last Wednesday to the community! We will continue to provide Wednesday Night Supper to the community each week providing we have the church volunteers to make this happen. Please contact the church office if you are able to help next Wednesday. Contact the church office at (813) 592-1788 text only.
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The Florida UMC Conference provided us with more cleaning supplies that are available to the community as long as supplies last.
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A relative of a Baycrest resident delivered an over-abundance of clothing from our northern friends. Volunteers are needed to help find and deliver to other organizations who can help to distribute efficiently. If you are able to help, contact the church office at
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(813) 592-1788 text only.
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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.
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CHRISTMAS SHOEBOXES: For October, please bring in small stuff and small toys. Drop off boxes will be placed at the Ministry Table in Fellowship Hall.
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CUBA MINISTRY: This Sunday is the last day to bring in Toys for Cuba. Please leave donations at the Ministry Table in Fellowship Hall.
DISASTER RELIEF: If you would like to contribute to church members and the community in need of assistance due to damages from the hurricanes, you can donate here.
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HOMELESS MINISTRY: Collecting T-shirts for men and women as well as bath towels. Please leave donations at the Ministry Table in Fellowship Hall. There is also a need for cash donations to help cover the cost of breakfast served to the homeless community on Sunday mornings.
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PACK-A-SACK: Please consider sponsoring a school child for $30 a month who are identified as at risk of chronic hunger and receive a bag of food to take home on the weekends. Be sure to note on check PACK-A-SACK and drop in offering plate.
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PROMISELAND: Please bring in bags of candy for Trunk 'r Treat. You can leave donations on Ministry Table in Fellowship Hall.
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RUTH CIRCLE : Collecting diapers, wipes, toiletries and educational supplies for Children's Home Network. Donations can be left on Ministry Table in Fellowship Hall.
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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/
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2. Mobile: Text donation amount to 833-505-2066
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3. In-Person - Drop off donation to church office
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4. Mail- Mail donation to 6100 Memorial Highway Tampa, FL 33615
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During the transition of moving the office to the FLC
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You can contact the church office by texting (813) 592-1788
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