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November 25 - December 1,2024
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As the coolness of November whispers the arrival of Advent, we find ourselves standing at the intersection of gratitude and anticipation.
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This week, we begin gathering with our loved ones and reflecting on our blessings. We pause to reflect on the blessings that enrich our lives. Personally, I am deeply grateful for my wife and our three children. I am also thankful for you, my church family, and for your prayers, faithfulness, and our shared commitment to living out Christ's love together.
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As Thanksgiving fades, we shift our gaze toward Advent. It is a season of preparation and hope—a time to make room in our hearts and homes for Christ, whose light dispels the darkness. Our Advent theme this year, "A Light Has Dawned" reminds us that even in the darkest moments, the radiance of God’s love breaks through and invites us into deeper faith, joy, and peace.
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I invite you to join us as we embark on this sacred journey. Let us prepare our hearts to celebrate the birth of Christ and welcome God’s light anew into our lives and our world. Together, we will walk in hope, remembering the words of the prophet Isaiah: "The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned." (Isaiah 9:2)
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May your Thanksgiving be filled with joy, laughter, and the warmth of God’s presence, and may the season of Advent awaken, in each of us, a sense of wonder, expectation, and gratitude for the greatest gift of all—Emmanuel, God with us.
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Click here to preview Order of Worship.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE WILL MEET IN THE FLC FELLOWSHIP
FOR WORSHIP SERVICE AT 10AM
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The Friday Night Song & Prayer will not be meeting this Friday but will resume Dec. 7th 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, Kathy Newland, Richard and Marilyn Preston, Toni Reitz, Becky Ritz, David and Marlene Rose, Sharon Ruble, Herman and Janice Small, Derek and Amber Vacura, Claude and Cathy Webb, Bruce and Jamie Wright, Sylvia and Sarah Young, Jeff Scully.
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We will be decorating the Fellowship Hall for the start of Advent on Sat. morning Nov. 30 from 9am to noon. All are invited to join in the festivity! Cookies and Hot Chocolate will be served!
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You are invited to share the love of Christ with the residents of Habana Health Care Center as we prepare our hearts for the Advent season. We visit the residents the last Saturday of each month from 2:30-3:30pm. Please contact Terri Davis if you are able to help this month. (813)592-1788 TEXT ONLY.
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The Christmas Luncheon with the Silver Saints is Sat., Dec. 7 at Village Inn from noon to 2pm. It is a great time of fellowship, games, devotion and door prizes! If you would like to learn more about the Silver Saints, contact Susan Ivins.
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This year the Women of Wesley are sponsoring the Ladies Christmas Tea and there will be no charge for tickets! You must still RSVP to reserve a spot as there will be a cut off point of 100 people. There is a sign up list on the Ministry Table or you can text the church office at (813)592-1788. Please share with neighbors and friends. This event is open to the community.
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Click here for the monthly calendar!
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COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING MEAL
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Thank You to all who showed up to help Herman & Janis Small prep for the Community Free Thanksgiving Meal. (more showed up after this photo) We are grateful to be able to continue this ministry! There have been 170 sign ups and we expect to serve over 200!
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See more pics here and here.
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CUBA MINISTRY
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To read more about the recent earthquakes in Cuba, click here.
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Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday, a time with family and friends, often with food we enjoy and time to create a celebration where we can take stock of what is good in life. I like Thanksgiving because it offers the opportunity for moments of personal worship to God, when I give thanks. Read more here.
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The Pack-A-Sack Ministry is still looking for volunteers to assist one Friday a month from 9:30am - noon to help load and deliver food bags to the schools we support. The kids who receive these weekly weekend food bags have been identified as at risk of chronic hunger. Please contact Shaun Black (813)399-0220 or [email protected].
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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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CUBA MINISTRY: Collecting OTC Medicines , vitamins and toiletries. You can leave donations at the ministry table in Fellowship Hall. Cash donations can be placed in offering plate or brought by office.
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HABANA MINISTRY: We collect old magazines and reading materials throughout the year for the residents enjoyment.
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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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You can also bring food items requested and leave in marked bin at Ministry Table. Items needed are: juice boxes or pouches, applesauce 4oz., peanut butter crackers.
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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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*Donations for ministries can be left in the marked bin/box under the
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"Ministry Table" set up next to the storage closet 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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The FLC Church Office is open Mon. - Thurs. 9am - 3pm
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You can also contact the church office by texting (813) 592-1788
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