PASTOR APPRECIATION BANQUET

We are very grateful to Pastor Ernie for all he has done at Wesley during his time here. He came to Wesley Church in 2013 and is the longest serving pastor the church has had. We will miss him greatly but are excited to see how God continues to use Pastor Ernie in his new placement in Homosassa. Please join us June 23rd as we celebrate and thank Pastor Ernie for his 11 years of service at Wesley Church. Immediately after the Sunday Service we will have a banquet in the FLC Fellowship Hall. The church will provide the meats and drinks. Please bring a side dish to share with others.

Our new pastor Ontonio Christie will be joining us in July. He is a Licensed Local Pastor
from the Alabama-West Florida Conference. His previously served as associate pastor
at Fairhope UMC in Fairhope, AL and St. Andrews UMC in Panama City, FL. He
graduated from Edna Manley College of Visual Arts, and Columbia Theological
Seminary. He worked as a graphic designer, web designer, and director of
communications before pursuing ministry full-time. His gifts for ministry include
preaching, communication, leadership, adaptability, and creativity. Ontonio is married to
Kadine, who works as a writer, and together they have three children, Zahara,
Markolee, and Zuri. Pastor Ontonio and his family are excited to begin this new chapter
at Wesley Memorial UMC.

Please be in prayer for Pastor Ernie, Pastor Ontonio, and Wesley as we embark on this transition.