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April 29,2024 - May 5,2024
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Hello Wesley,
Sunday, we had the privilege of hearing from John the Baptist. I love this guy. He comes out of the woods all homeless looking and acting crazy, wild hair and wild ideas. He declares Jesus as the “Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world.” And he introduces to any who will listen that Jesus is the Messiah. The reference is to the Passover Lamb in Exodus. God instructs his chosen people to put the blood of the sacrificial lamb over the doorpost of their homes so that the angel of death might pass over their home. In the same way, it is by the blood of Jesus that death loses its grip over believers. Death has no power over us because we have certainty of eternity.
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I love that God sends someone like John to announce this. A man with no education, does not even have a home, eats locusts off the tree branch is chosen by God to prepare the way for the savior of the world. The educated have trouble with him. People in positions of power and authority have trouble with him. I do wonder if he had gone to Seminary if people in these positions would have listened. I think they would have pretended to listen, not much more.
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We all need to be careful of the things that get in the way of hearing the truth from God. Sometimes it might be our intellect, others our emotions. Most of the time it is some tradition or something we are protecting that really does not need protecting.
I hope and pray you all have a great week.
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I love being your pastor,
Ernie
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All are invited to sing praise and lift up in prayer our church, our leaders, our pastor, new pastor, new leaders and our nation. Personal prayers for church members are offered at the end of the meeting.
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If you plan to attend the Summer Bible Study, please register here!
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This event is open to the community! Invite friends and family!
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All women are invited! The men of the church will be serving!
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This is a great opportunity to adopt a mother or daughter!
Tickets will be on sale before and after Sunday service.
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BAPTISMS IN THE GULF!
Sat., May 11 starting at 10am
1250 Gulf Blvd, Clearwater 33767
Registration is now closed.
An email with exact directions will be mailed
this week to those who have registered.
Please note if you have not registered
you will not be able to get past security gate.
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Please bring a side dish to share with others.
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(chips, salads, fruit, finger sandwiches, sweets or drinks, etc.)
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Some drinks will be provided but please consider bringing drinks to
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Hot dogs and chicken will be provided.
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Bring your own meat if you wish to grill something else.
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We are expecting approx. 37-41 people.
13 people have signed up to be baptized!
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The Lutheran Church of Our Saviour has invited Wesley to their bake sale!
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Just in time for Mother's Day!
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SAT. MAY 11 FROM 10 AM TO NOON
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8401 W. Hillsborough Ave, Tampa 33615
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We will celebrate our mothers on May 12
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as well as welcome new members to the church!
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If you would like to become a member of the church, please let the office know!
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You can do so by replying to this email or call the church office at 813-769-9157.
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PLEASE REGISTER NOW!
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You can RSVP by using QR code , link below, contacting Betsy Danielson
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or the church office!
Sign up sheets are available before and after Sunday services.
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Save the date and invite friends and neighbors to celebrate and honor veterans and veteran families! Hotdogs and drinks will be provided. Please bring a potluck dish for sides and deserts. Bring any memorabilia you wish to share. We will have displays for all to see. There will be a Honor Roll located in the Sanctuary Overflow area. Please sign it with anyone you wish to honor! Have a story you wish to share? We all would love to hear! It could be funny, heartbreaking, hero recognition, a lifetime friendship started. Maybe a parent or child homecoming story. These stories were the highlight at the luncheon last year. There will also be a quilt raffle with proceeds going to the Wounded Warrior Project. All are welcome!
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See more photos from last year's event here!
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If you plan to attend, please register here!
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FRIDAY, MAY 31 at WESLEY
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Life Line Screening, a leading provider of community-based preventive health screenings will be at our church on Friday, May 31st . Ultrasound screenings to Identify risk factors for cardiovascular disease include Carotid Artery (plaque buildup-a leading cause of stroke), Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (an enlargement or weak area in the main blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body), Peripheral Arterial Disease (hardening of the arteries in the legs), Heart Rhythm (an EKG to detect Atrial Fibrillation-irregular heartbeat). Being proactive about your health by knowing your risks helps you and your doctor address problems early.
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Call 1-800-679-5161 or register online at https://llsa.social/HSC and receive your “Community Circle” discount of $149 and your Preferred Appointment!
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We're going with a 1 Day event this year! We want EVERYONE to be involved! The theme is "God is Everywhere" and we'll cover the 7 continents and the Story will be of the Good Samaritan. We want the kids and volunteers to see how God is ever present, ever loving and ever healing his children in cultures all over the world. It is going to be a fabulous day rounding out with dinner. You can register here!
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Please save the date and let Kelly, Dennis or Rochelle know if you can help!
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Click button below to see more pictures from last year's VBS.
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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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HABANA HEALTH CARE MINISTRY
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Last Saturday we had a good visit with our friends at Habana Health Care! Jeff Davis led us in singing and gave a devotion on the 40 days after the Resurrection. Becky Ritz brought some homemade cupcakes which they always enjoy. We worked on our color pages and decorated our centerpieces for Spring. Towards the end of the art project, a few of us visited private rooms of friends no longer able to join us and made a few new friends along the way. Thank you to Jan Grover, Renee Kincaid, Becky Ritz, Jeff and Terri Davis for making the time to be present.
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We go to Habana Health Care the last Saturday of each month from 2:30 to 3:30 (sometimes we stay later). Volunteers are always welcome and needed! The residents always enjoy the time we spend with them and the volunteers are blessed even more! Contact Terri Davis in the church office if interested in getting involved.
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Click button below for a short video of the afternoon!
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WE ARE COLLECTING OLD MAGAZINES FOR HABANA!
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PLEASE LEAVE ON MARKED SHELF IN COPY ROOM.
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Ladies home and fashion magazines, People Magazine, Men's sports, etc.
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It does not matter if they are out of date.
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The residents enjoy reading.
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CORNERSTONE WONDERWALK
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The Wonderwalk was a great success last Saturday!
The Wesley walkers raised over $13K for a great cause!
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This event raises scholarship funds that provide life-changing opportunities
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like quality early childhood education and nutritious food to
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economically disadvantaged children.
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$113k + was raised by all participants!! Praise God!!!
Thank You to all who participated and/or supported a walker!
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WESLEY BAKERS
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Thank you to the following ladies who put their time and enjoyment into making the chocolate chip cookies 🍪 for all Wesley walking participants in the 4/27/24 Wonder Walk:
Nancy Klein; Kathy Newland; Karen Marotz; Sue Ann Korsberg; Becky Ritz; and Louise Coster.
Thank you also to Jean Rowe who made a batch of homemade chocolate chip cookies and brought them into church to be combined with those made at church.
Terri, thank you for your art 🎨 work. Loved the cookie bakers.
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CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
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Promiseland had so much fun last week meeting Punchinello and his village of Wemmicks in Max Lucado's book "You are Special" that they just had to share it with the congregation last Sunday. So our own little Wemicks danced around placing dots and stars on the congregation just like the Wemicks did in the story.
You were created by God, he truly created you differently but perfectly.
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It’s hard to believe that we are already winding down on this school year…We continue to work hard to serve the community and these kids. We are now at 234 children per week. While we are thrilled to be able to help so many kids in need, it does require more resources; mainly food and monetary donations.
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We hope you will consider helping us reach this year’s finish line. You can pick up one or more of the items listed below or simply note a portion of your giving to PAS…. either way, we are eternally grateful for your continued prayers and support of our ministry.
Juice boxes or pouches
Applesauce or fruit cups – small individual cups
Nature’s bakery fig bars
Peanut Butter Crackers
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You can bring the items to the church during normal business hours or of course bring with you on Sunday to church. If needed, you can reach out to Jamie directly to arrange a pick up at 813-967-3800 or [email protected]
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We couldn’t do this without each and every one of you and we are grateful
for your continued support. Please be in prayer for all the Pack-a-Sack children and in prayer for our current needs.
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CUBA MINISTRY
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LOOKING FOR A SUMMER JOB?
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Contact Denise Finnerty with Bridges Preschool!
813-220-2746
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The Ruth Circle is now 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.
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Click here to learn more about the Children's Home Network.
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The Hope Children's Home is located here in Tampa. They have sent out a request for help to close the gap of needed funds and have a donor who will double any donations received by Mother's Day May 12. If you would like to contribute to this fund, please put in marked envelope in the Sunday offering this week. Any monies collected will be mailed the following Monday to reach the Children's Home by Mother's Day as a collective donation from Wesley Church.
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COMMUNION STEWARDS NEEDED
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Communion Stewards are responsible for the preparation of the bread, wine and the communion ware for use in the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper. Please consider being a part of our Communion Stewards Team for the 10am service. Set or clear the table once a month as a way of showing hospitality and welcome. Training provided. For more information, please contact the church office at (813)769-9157.
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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.
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Or by standard mail by sending cash or check to
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6100 Memorial Hwy, Tampa FL 33615
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Office hours are Monday - Thursday 9am-3pm.
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We are here to help you with any of your needs.
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Church Contact Information:
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This week Pastor Ernie talked about there really is no excuse not to acknowledge God. God made the world in such a way so that we would know there is a God who created this beautiful universe. You can listen to Coffee with Ernie every Tuesday morning on Facebook at 7:30am (give or take) or you can watch later. Click link below for the most recent episode.
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Post your prayers and praise requests here and pray and comment for others!
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Please make visiting the prayer wall a daily practice!
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A Prayer for National Day of Prayer 2024
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Jesus, we profess our faith in You. You are the
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Light of the world, and in You there is no
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darkness. For You are our lamp, O LORD, and
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our God who lights our darkness. Forgive us for
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fearing and focusing on the darkness around us
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instead of being filled with faith and shining like
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the city on a hill You have called us to be.
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Forgive us for the times when we have been the
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absence of light, allowing darkness to dwell in
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America. Lead us forward to dispel the darkness
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and bring light throughout the Church, Family,
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Education, Business, Military, Government, and
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Arts, Entertainment, and Media.
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We are saved by grace through faith, released
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from the darkness that once held us captive and
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now free to walk in the newness of life in You.
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Light dispels darkness and exposes what is
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hidden and wicked, so we commit to rise and
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shine! For by You, Lord, we can take courage to
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run against the enemy, and by our God we can
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fight the good fight and keep the faith as living
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lampstands in our communities and country.
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We fear no evil for You are with us.
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Lord, Your way is perfect, You lead us on paths
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of righteousness for Your name's sake. Your
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Word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our
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path. Your Word is Truth, instructing and
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inspiring us to live in the abundant life You gave
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when You saved us from the death and
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destruction of the enemy. Fill us with Truth as
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we read, study, and live Your Word.
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God, You are a shield for all those who take
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refuge in You. As we abide in You and Your
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Word abides in us, we take up our shield of
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faith and the sword of the Spirit which is the
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Word of God and run boldly into the darkness
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to Lift Up the Word and Light Up the World!
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In the Mighty name of Jesus we pray, Amen!
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Be sure to subscribe to our You Tube channel!
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May 5, 2024
"The Alpha and Omega"
Revelation 1:8
10:00 am Sunday Worship Service
Pastor Ernie Post
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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.
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*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.
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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.
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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). To do this, open your search app, tap the three dot bar at bottom, tap history, then clear browsing data. Make sure cookies and site data has a check to the right as well as cached images and files. Then at bottom click "clear browsing data". Refer to google as some phones may differ. It is a good idea to clear the cache on your phone occasionally to keep your phone operating at its best.
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*******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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ALTAR FLOWERS
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If you would like to dedicate altar flowers in memory of or in honor of a loved one, anniversary, birthdays, graduation or best of all, given to the Glory of God, contact the office at 813.769.9157 or [email protected]. We have a florist that will provide a beautiful arrangement, with colors of your choosing, for $50.
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