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July 26th, 2021 - August 1st, 2021
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Pastor's Notes to Wesley
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I just loved this past Sunday. We have shown a real act of love now to at least 35 families. THANK YOU! I was such a simple jump from thinking about loving our neighbor to actually loving our neighbor. “Accepting the invitation to show up in life is about moving from the bleachers to the field. It’s moving from developing opinions to developing options. It’s about having things matter to us enough that we stop just thinking about those things and actually do something about them. Simply put, Jesus is looking for us to accept the invitation to participate.” Excerpt from Love Does by Bob Goff.
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Perhaps it is time for God’s people to move from thinking about faith to living faith. We will be planning to do this again soon and it is my prayer that you make this a way of life. The smallest and most simple thing can be a bridge with other people and an opening for God’s love to break through. Be a part of a movement. Do Something!
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I love being your pastor,
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Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church
August 1st, 2021 at 9:00 AM EDT
Communion Sunday
Traditional Worship Service
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FAMILIES BRING YOUR LITTLE ONES TO LEARN FROM THE CHILDREN'S MOMENT WITH Mr. Tom!
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Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church
August 1st, 2021 at 11:15 AM EDT
Communion Sunday
Contemporary Worship Service
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GO Day Pictures!
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A Call to Action for the People of Cuba
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In the last few days, we have witnessed in shock and despair the violence against peaceful protesters that erupted following the President of Cuba’s call “to defend the Cuban Revolution from ideological subversion.” Attacks on unarmed civilians including children and elderly people have led to many deaths while hundreds have been taken into undisclosed locations after being beaten and shot at.
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- FAST and PRAY for the people of Cuba. “Is this not the fast that I have chosen: To loose the bonds of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, to let the oppressed go free, and that you break every yoke?” – Isaiah 58:6
- Lift up a SHARED PRAYER during Sunday worship for the people of Cuba. “Then they cry out to the Lord in their trouble, and He brings them out of their distresses.” – Psalm 107:2
- GIVE towards relief for the people of Cuba through the Methodist Church in Cuba. “But whoever has this world’s goods, and sees his brother in need, and shuts up his heart from him, how does the love of God abide in him?” – 1 John 3:17
- Send LETTERS to our nation’s leaders: the President, the Senate and the House of Representatives. “Save, Lord! May the King answer us when we call.” – Psalm 20:9
This Call to Action from Methodists United in Prayer has been endorsed by:
Bishop Ken Carter, The Florida Conference of The UMC & Bishop Ricardo Pereira, Methodist Church in Cuba
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MESSAGE OF DEEP GRATITUDE FROM RENEE & PETE KINCAID
We are overwhelmed with thanksgiving to all our Wesley brothers and sisters for the immense demonstration of their love for their neighbors in Cuba who are in dire need of the essentials in life, although overflowing with the love and grace of God.
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The response to our plea for help is very much appreciated. Other than funds, they need food and medicines, not available locally. All means possible are being looked into to send help to our sister church in Media Luna and Pastora Misleydis.
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May God Almighty continue blessing you, our pastor and our dear Wesley Church.
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Next Week!
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Join the Women Of Wesley for their Kick Off Dinner Tuesday August 3rd at 6pm in the Fellowship Hall of the FLC. ALL women are invited! Bring a side dish or dessert to share! This is a great opportunity for fellowship and to learn more about what WOW does in the life of the church. Invite your friends and family who you think would like to come and fellowship with other sisters in Christ!
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Ruth Circle will hold their regular monthly meeting on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at 10 AM in the multi-purpose room. All ladies are invited to attend.
Contact: Jane Edwards
Phone: 813-624-3036
Email: [email protected]
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A Transforming Practice of Silence
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Here is one practical how-to for engaging silence. There are many such practices out there. If this one helps you, use it; if not, a little research will uncover many gems used by followers of Jesus over many centuries...
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Community Bible Study starts August 25!
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Bring a friend to BOOK DAY on August 11th from 10-11 am!
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Ladies please join us either in person or remotely on Wednesday mornings at 9:45 am or evenings at 6:30 pm as we learn from the Revelation of Jesus Christ given to John.
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Website: tampawest.cbsclass.org
Start Date: August 25, 2021
End Date: January 12, 2022
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Your quarterly statements are in the mail!
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Bridges Preschool is GROWING and so they are hiring! If you know anyone with a big heart for children we are hiring Lead Teachers and Assistant Teachers! Part time and full time positions are open! Please contact Jennifer Foster if you can recommend someone you know or if you're interested yourself!
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Contact Phone: 813-220-2746
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If you would like to have an event or celebration (birth, graduation, marriage, etc.) added to the ANNOUNCEMENTS section, please click on this link: https://wesleymemorial.net/media-request and fill out the form with requested information. On the form, please select 'Other' media and include an description of the announcement.
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If your small group or ministry has praise stories &/or news to share, let the rest of the church know! This is how we all stay connected!
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We have TV monitors located in the church for everyone to use to get the good news out about what we are doing in our church as well as in our community.
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Let us pray for you: When viewing the Worship Service, share/type in your prayer requests in the Comment Field. Your prayer requests will be recorded and added to the Prayer Wall in the church's website so that prayer warriors who visit the Prayer Wall can include your requests in their prayer lists.
Please Note: Prayer requests from the previous services have been posted to the Prayer Wall. Please take time to visit it and pray for these requests. Many Thanks!
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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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