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May 7 - 13 , 2020
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Quote of the Week
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The influence of a mother in the lives of her children is beyond calculation.
- - James E. Faust
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This Sunday we will have two services, 9:00 and 11:15. Both will be livestreamed and we will need to follow some precautions to honor all who attend and keep one another safe. Jose Olivo will be thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting the sanctuary on Friday and he will rope off half the sanctuary. The 9:00 service will use the open area when we arrive. The back part of the sanctuary will be closed off and there will be no coffee or food served. We will need to keep distance between us and people are encouraged to wear masks; some masks will be available at the door. Offering plates will be made available at the door and we will not be collecting the offering during the service. All information will be shared on the screens and no paper bulletins yet.
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Between services, we would like to disinfect common areas, like door handles and the rest rooms. If you have some disinfectant wipes, we could use them. Once the sanctuary is empty from the first service, we will move the rope from the protected area to the other side of the church and open the other half of the church for the 11:15 service.
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Everyone, we should all do our best to keep a safe distance from one another. We are now livestreaming, so the front two rows are very visible to many people. Be aware of what you are doing. We would recommend everyone sit at least three rows from the front and no one near the front get up and move around.
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Please use your common sense. If you know you are vulnerable, stay home and watch from the comfort of your own living room. We have come a very long way livestreaming and Wesley can be proud of the effort and the product we are producing.
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I am excited about getting together and at the same time want to be cautious.
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I love being your pastor,
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Mother's Day
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Susanna Wesley: Mother of Methodism
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Susanna Wesley is one of the most significant mothers and women of faith in Christian history. She is also known as the Mother of Methodism because John and Charles Wesley were her sons.
John and Charles Wesley were greatly influenced by their mother’s devout faith, discipline and leadership qualities in ways we see in The United Methodist Church today. “Susanna Wesley is a major difference maker. And the differences that she made have lived on from the history of 17th and 18th century well into the present moment because of the sons that she raised,” says the Rev. Alfred T. Day III, with the United Methodist General Commission on Archives and History.
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If you would like to watch a 3 minutes and 50 seconds YouTube video about Susanna Wesley, click on Mother of Methodism.
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This Youtube channel is managed by United Methodist Communications in Nashville, TN. Contact: [email protected] for more info.
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Church Communications
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Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church
May 10, 2020 at 9:00 AM EDT
Livestream Sunday Worship Service
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Traditional Worship Service
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Gathering Music:....'Since I Have Been Redeemed'....................Jean Rowe.......
Opening Music:..............'You Raise me Up'.................................Gail Parker........
Announcements:...................................................................................................
Hymn of Praise..............'Now Thank We All Our God'.......................Pg.102........
.................... Lighting of the Altar Candles - Acolyte-Rachel Faichney.................
Welcome and Greeting:................................................................Rev. Ernie Post
Welcome Song.............'M-O-T-H-E-R'...........................................All Audience.....
Call To Worship:...................Psalm 100:1-5'................................Rev. Ernie Post
Pastoral Prayer / The Lord’s Prayer..............................................Rev. Ernie Post
Song of Preparation............'Christ Is Enough'.........Duet Diane and Tori Flanders
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A Moment with.............Nancy Blunk and Ernie Post..............................................
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Scripture & Message...….…'Be Childlike Luke ............................Rev. Ernie Post
Invitation to Tithes & Offering:..................................................................................
Offertory Music.............'When Peace Like a River'.................................................. .....................Two Pianos.played by Arnel Senson and Jean Rowe.........................
Doxology.............................................................................................. Pg 95..........
Prayer of Dedication.......................................................................Rev. Ernie Post
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The Apostles’ Creed................................................................................................
......Gloria Patri......................................................................................Pg..70........
Closing Hymn:..........'Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise'....................Pg..103......
Choral Benediction...............'God Be With You 'til We Meet Again'.........................
Benediction and Blessing................................................................Rev. Ernie Post
Postlude.........:.........'He's Got The Whole World in His Hands' ......Jean Rowe......
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Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church
May 10, 2020 at 11:15 AM EDT
Livestream Sunday Worship Service
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Contemporary Worship Service
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Opening Music:....................'Christ is Enough'.............................Praise Team....
Welcome and Greeting:................................................................Rev. Ernie Post
Announcements:...................................................................................................
Opening Prayer.....................................................................................................
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Worship Song......................'No Longer Slaves'............................Praise Team......
Scripture & Message...….…'Be Childlike Luke 18:15-17..............Rev. Ernie Post
Invitation to Tithes & Offering:................................................................................
........Offertory Music.............'Trust in You'....................................All Musicians....
Prayer of Dedication.....................................................................Rev. Ernie Post
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Closing Song:.........'In Christ Alone'..............................................Praise Band.....
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Prayers Needed
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NOTE: When viewing the Worship Service, please be ready to 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.
NOTE 2: 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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Wesley Youth Snack Attack
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Last week we (Nadia and Larry Wood) drove to see some of our students and bless them with some snacks!
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We like to call it “SNACK ATTACK!!!” The students received a brown grocery bag full of treats.
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It was great to see some parents and pets, and share some time together (from a distance of course).
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Marilyn Preston, Also visited with some youth and brought fresh homemade cookies! That was a sweet surprise!
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All of the students are eager for life to get back to normal.
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They are doing well, it’s a blessing that we have been able to stay connected. We are connecting through Zoom, calls & texts. We have had lots of fun on Zoom. We have had a talent show, scavenger hunt, homemade superhero costume and played games together.
God has opened the door for new creative ways to keep us connected. We are blessed!
Nadia and Larry Wood
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Council on Ministries
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Facebook: wesleymemorialtampa
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Shepherding
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The Shepherding, Road Runner, Mask, and Prayer Teams are answering the call and a “Tip of the Flame” to all. Thank you for making those calls and delivering the message of hope and love to everyone at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church.
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During the callings there has been some great stories of love, prayers, and just connecting with each other. All receivers of calls have been grateful that someone from the church has touch their hearts.
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The Team has been calling every member and simply connecting with them out of love and concern for their wellbeing, updating our church directory, and providing any needs they may require. Thank you to these dedicated Shepherds. Susan Ivins, Jean Rowe, Nancy Blunk, Linda Bell, Shaun Black, Mary Lynne Gonzalez/Louise Coster, Paula Walker, Terri Davis, Janis/Herman Small, Karen Marotz, Ginny Winters, Laura Barnes, Sandra Robb.
Road Runner Team
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The Team acts as a delivery service to secure and deliver supplies and needs to the members in need of help. Nadia Nunez Wood, Cindy Harrell, Dee Carmichael
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The Team will be handled by Fan Mobley through request on the website and from Shepherds. Fran Mobley
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The Team responded to request for protective masks for members in need and first responders. Nancy Blunk, Debi Cockburn, Kathy Gruver, Louise Coster, Kalyani Nehate
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As part of the ministries of our church this program has been what our church is dedicated to: “Serving Others”.
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Women's Community Bible Study (CBS)
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If you’re like most people, you feel like not only has your life has been interrupted, it’s been turned upside down! This is the best time for the women of this community to study 'Jonah: Navigating a Life Interrupted' written by Priscilla Shirer.
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To read more about this upcoming bible study led by the Women's CBS group, click here.
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Livestream Options to View the Online Services
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Option 1 - - Website and Youtube
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An alternate way to view the Livestream Sunday Worship Service is now available.
Starting immediately, you can visit the church's website at 'https://wesleymemorial.net/' and on the Menu bar, look for and click on 'Livestream' in the website. Then, follow the instructions provided on the following page to view the online services.
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NOTE: The website links will direct you to the church's YouTube channel as displayed above. If you enjoy the online or recorded services, remember to press the 'Subscribe' button in YouTube.
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If you have or want to open a Facebook page to navigate to the Sunday Worship Service, please click here. You should see the following Logo displayed in Facebook.
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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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NOTE: If you prefer not to Text to tithe, you can send your tithes and offerings to Wesley with a paper check and mail it to: Wesley Memorial UMC, 6100 Memorial Highway, Tampa, Florida 33615. Thanks!
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