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August 30th, 2021 - September 5th, 2021
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Pastor's Notes to Wesley
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I have been drawn to one of the families in my community, feeling called to help them understand God's love and compassion and the gift of salvation Jesus offers. I made a deliberate decision to make this a long-term effort. There are four, now five, children. They do not hear my sermons, nor do they sit with me in a Bible Study, so how will I let them know?
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Earlier this week I went out to eat some of the sweet cherries from my Japanese cherry bush. They are just so sweet! When I got to the bush, there were too many for me to eat. The abundance pushed me to pick a bunch and give them to the children next door. So I did. When I knocked, the mom answered the door and one little girl behind her squealed when she saw me. She knew I had something good.
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Immediately the mom told me to stay back because her thirteen-year-old son had contracted COVID and they were in the process of deciding whether or not to call the ambulance because he was having a hard time breathing. So I stepped back and offered to pray with her. The little girl behind mom bowed her head.
John tells us, "they will know we are Christians by our love." "God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them." 1 John 4:16
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Find a way to love someone today.
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I love being your pastor,
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Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church
September 5th, 2021 at 9:00 AM EDT
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
September 5th, 2021 at 11:15 AM EDT
YOUTH SUNDAY
Contemporary Worship Service
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1st Sunday Donations
THIS SUNDAY! Please remember to bring non-perishable food donations to help support Kaye Prox Food Bank's mission!
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We appreciate so very much your continued support for Kaye Prox Food Bank. 2021 has been a challenging year: community need is ongoing, food prices are going up, and fund raising opportunities have been limited by COVID protocols.
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We currently serve 40+ families each week, and we are happy to have been able to add more fresh produce and fresh protein items to the pre-packed bags of staples we already provided each week.
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Thank you for your generous contribution of staples this spring! We value your partnership as we serve our community together through food distribution to needy families.
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Flexibility classes to ease aches and pains, improve stability, and increase range of motion are held on Wednesday and Friday at 5 PM as well as Sunday after second service. A yoga mat is suggested but not required. Stretchable clothing and socks will help in the program. Contact Rick Preston at rprestonus#yahoo.com for any questions. There are no age restrictions. All are welcome.
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We are so excited to be meeting again on Wednesday nights!!! Yes we know COVID is still hanging about so we'll continue to make sure we meet safely AND we're planning more outdoor activities!
The Courtyard is being spruced up courtesy of Mr. Tom, Mr. Jose and Promiseland volunteers/staff. We'll be using the front lawn too...And we're all praying for things to get cooler quickly!
We're going to use our "new/old" desk on Wednesday nights for our WNL Show and Sunday for the G News Daily.
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On both days we'll have skits that will be all about David - We're already learning that we can learn what good things and bad decisions David made...he's very much like us. We're planning game shows, clips, games and sports events to match the stories. These will be IMPORTANT LESSONS for our kids! Please make sure they join us!
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HERE'S WHAT'S ON THE CALENDAR:
- MOVIE NIGHT! 9/18 6-8 PM Movie selection TBA (outdoor event depending on Weather)
- TRUNK R TREAT!!! Wednesday 10/27/2021
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We start a new annual cycle every September to identify other community concerns that must be addressed. In this Listening Process, member congregations hold House Meetings where people come together to discuss current needs.
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Wesley will have two House Meetings: on Sunday, Sept. 19 at 12:30 in the overflow area (including a light lunch), and online on Monday, Sept. 20 at 7:00 PM via Zoom. We would love to have you join us and to hear your concerns!
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House Meetings are most effective if limited to less than 12 participants. We want everyone to have the opportunity to share your story, as your input is very important. Therefore, we ask that you please let us know if you plan to attend by contacting the church office, or calling Carol Dittmar at 813-499-7167. If needed, additional House Meetings can be scheduled, or we can speak to you individually to register your community concerns.
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The Mourners Path
Sunday September 19th - ending Saturday November 6th
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Wesley Memorial Church Multi-Purpose Room, 12:30 (after 11:15 a.m. service)
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Grieving is hard work. You have experienced a monumental event. We are never the same. We change forever. It is up to us how we choose to witness the life of our loved one. Join us as we take the steps towards healing our grief as we appreciate their legacy. Our loved ones have been a critical part of our lives and will remain in our hearts forever.
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Mourners Path is open to anyone who has suffered through the experience of a death and is willing to meet weekly for eight weeks for 75 – 90 minutes. Participants will have the opportunity to share what they have learned as they have been on the path. We will discuss moments of despair, pain and how we have endured.
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Join us as we work through the changes in our lives and find a gentle healing, and we move forward erecting standing stones to our loved one.
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Register by calling: Connie Pruitt Pruitt at 813-494-4049, or contacting the Church office.
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12 Step Christian Living will resume Wednesday classes on September from 6:30-8pm in the church library.
We are in the middle of a book study, "Wide Angle: Framing your Worldview" by Rick Warren and Charles Colson, but each chapter is a new topic so new friends can fit right in!
We are a discussion-oriented group and everyone is welcome!
Contact: Charlie Dittmar
Phone: 813-215-9258
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Silver Saints Game Time! Have you ever wanted to be on Let's Make a Deal or The Price Is Right? Well you just might get the chance if you join us at our next Silver Saints meeting in the FLC 12:00-2:00 on Saturday, September 25. We will be providing lunch.
Contact: Susan Ivins
Phone: 601 831-1985
Email: [email protected]
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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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