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December 13th, 2021 - December 19th, 2021

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Pastor's Notes to Wesley

Hello Wesley,

Christmas is close now! How exciting! Ezekiel has a Christmas wish list that has ten pages of just nerf guns. Ahhh to be a child. What Pleases You? What makes you smile? Laugh? What brings you joy? The more Christmas mornings I have in the rearview mirror, the more I remember the sense of family, the joy of being together, the comfort of being loved and accepted.

I have in the years gone by been able to connect my sense of comfort within my earthly family with my trust for the Lord. As strange as it sounds, the more comfort my family of origin gave me, the more likely it is I will be able to trust God as an adult. It takes a tremendous work of the spirit for someone whose family of origin did not foster trust for them to trust God. And the very best way for God to accomplish this is for the church to act as a family for one another. Be present!

As we continue working on the victory tree in the sanctuary, It would be good to overwhelm others with a sense that someone cares for them. Let us do our best to help people connect with others this Christmas season. No one alone!
“They will call Him Immanuel,-- which means God with us.” God is with us. No one is alone. What an overwhelming gift this is!

I love being your pastor,
Ernie
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Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church

December 19th, 2021 at 9:00 AM EDT

Fourth Sunday in Advent

Traditional Worship Service

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Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church

December 19th, 2021 at 11:15 AM EDT

Fourth Sunday in Advent

Contemporary Worship Service

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The Women Of Wesley (WOW) put on a very special Christmas Tea. It was a blessing to be able to gather together and connect with each other. GodGang Youth did a wonderful job serving! Thank you to everyone that made this event possible!

THIS SATURDAY!

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Get ready for Promiseland's

1ST ANNUAL WINTER WONDERLAND EVENT!!!

Saturday 12/18/2021 6 - 8 pm, will probably end a bit later. We'll be having fun in winter! There will be a nativity (live), movie, caroling, scavenger hunt, story sharing, food eating, craft making, Christmas enjoying FUN! Save the date, tell your friends and come join the celebration!!!

Questions? Contact: [email protected]
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Thank you to all that went out singing in our community! It was a wonderful night filled with many blessings! Read below for a praise report!
"Sunday night I was visiting my parents who live in Bay Crest. A group from your church provided a positive witness that I haven’t seen done in many years.They sang well and certainly enhanced a holiday gathering, reinforcing our early gathering for Christmas (my wife and I live in Lakeland but are headed to Tennessee to visit other family over the holidays). Keep doing His work throughout the neighborhood and thanks!"

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PLEASE KEEP IN MIND AS YOU DO YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING!!!

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Every Tuesday Morning, Pastor Ernie does a live devotional connected to scripture. Right now he is reading through the book of Hebrews. If the devotional moves you, Pastor Ernie encourages you to SHARE the video and leave a comment, so that someone else may be blessed!
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Orders and Payments (cash or check) are taken by the church office. Prices are $7 each, contact us with any questions at [email protected] 813-769-9157

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Mark Your Calendars & Invite Your Loved Ones!

12-24-21

One Candle Light Service with worship from the Bells, Praise Team and Chancel Choir!

Service starts at 7:00 pm

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Christmas Family Dinner Table Concept
Congregation Schaarai Zedek will be serving a free Christmas Dinner to anyone in need on Christmas Day Saturday Dec. 25th, from 11:30am-1:30pm. There will be a pick up option or sit down option for anyone to choose from. If you have any questions you can contact Debbie Steinfeld at [email protected] or text her at 813-995-1354.
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Dear prayer warriors:

God has allowed me the privilege of sending out requests, since the day we did it by phone. However, now to bring the system up to giving new people the opportunity to serve in this manner, we're trying to change the way we do things. We are asking that instead of emailing me a prayer request, you can email the Church office ([email protected]) or use the link below (in blue) to enter your prayer requests on the Wesley Prayer Wall that is connected to the website. The steps on how to enter a request are featured below as well. If you could please help me in spreading the word on this change, I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks for your prayers and the privilege to serve.
In His service,
Fran

https://wesleymemorial.net/prayer-wall/

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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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We will no longer be having the Salvation Army Donation Drop Box here at Wesley. Unfortunately, there have been items that are too large being left outside of the Drop Box that couldn't be collected and it has become an eye sore & a difficult job for the Salvation Army workers. Below is a link for anyone that would like to schedule a pick up for donations through the Salvation Army.
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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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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.
You can also electronically give by visiting our website at: https://wesleymemorial.net/give/
Or by standard mail by sending cash or check to 6100 Memorial Hwy, Tampa FL 33615
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