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June 25 - July 1, 2020
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Quote of the Week
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I grew up a Baptist and went to seminary at Methodist school, Duke University, but I also don't worry too much about denominations. I love what John Wesley said - "If our hearts are together, let's not worry about whether our heads are together. If our hearts are together, then let's joins hands." So, I try to do that regardless of denominations. - - Randall Wallace
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My we are in strange times. With the rise in covid cases and an increasing demand on hospital beds in ICU units here in Hillsborough County, along with a worship team member exhibiting a fever, leadership has decided to go back to livestreaming services beginning this Sunday, June 28th only through the end of July. There will be one livestream service at 11:15 AM ET for everyone. Please stay home and stay safe.
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This is not what any of us want to hear but it is the safe play and shows concern for others. The services will be live and not recorded. Invite others and maybe watch together at a watch party. Another great chance for evangelism. Who knows? By the time this is over we may actually have finished Luke.
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I have been watering my lawn by hand trying to get the grass to grow. Early in the morning I water for about 30 minutes and each morning black and white butterflies descend to get a drink off the blades of grass. They seem to know now when I am there. I know that for many of us gathering at Wesley is what we need to nourish our souls. We will be together soon. Sing at every occasion you can, laugh with someone, learn from God’s word something good for your soul, and then something challenging. My prayer for you is the same as Paul’s prayer for the Philippians: “may your love abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Jesus Christ.” Philippians 1:9-10
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May our God protect and keep you.
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I love being your pastor,
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Church Communications
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Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church
June 28, 2020 at 9:00 AM EDT
Livestream Sunday Worship Service
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Traditional and Contemporary Combined Worship Service
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Gathering Music:...................'You Make Me Brave'......................Praise Band......
Announcements.....................................................................................................
Hymn of Praise.............'Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee'....................Pg 89..........
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Welcome and Greetings..........:....................................................Rev. Ernie Post
Welcome Song:...................'What a Beautiful Name'...................Praise Band.....
Call To Worship:...................'Psalm 114:1-8'........ ......................Rev. Ernie Post
Pastoral Prayer / The Lord’s Prayer..............................................Rev. Ernie Post
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Song of Preparation.....'God So Loved the World'........................Praise Band........
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Scripture & Message...…Your Objections Are?- Luke 20:1-8'......Rev. Ernie Post
Invitation to Tithes & Offering:..................................................................................
.........Offertory Music.............'In Christ Alone'...............................Praise Band.......
Doxology.............................................................................................. Pg 95..........
Prayer of Dedication......................................................................Rev. Ernie Post
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The Apostles’ Creed................................................................................................
......Gloria Patri......................................................................................Pg..70........
Closing Hymn:................'Because He Lives'........................................Pg..428......
Choral Benediction.......'God Be With You 'Til We Meet Again'...............................
Benediction and Blessing................................................................Rev. Ernie Post
Closing Song:.........:..........'The Lion and The Lamb'......................Jean Rowe.......
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Congratulatory Letter from the FMC Treasurer
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I am writing to thank you for your faithful living as disciples of Jesus Christ by giving 100 percent of your apportionments for 2019.
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Over the years, I have learned that a sign of a healthy congregation is full support of the rest of the connection. You are the ones who have a joy in God’s gifts, given in abundance, and who are practicing a spirit of generosity that points to a larger vision of the Church as a communion of congregations in common mission and ministry to the world. We appreciated all of you continued support in the current difficult times and pray that you and your congregation continue to thrive.
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click here, if you would like to read the letter from the FMC Treasurer in its entirety.
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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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Update from Vacation Bible School (VBS)
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We are working hard on preparing the sets for our virtual VBS this year! It is going to be an amazing adventure - for ALL of us! We just want to provide some additional details:
VBS will be held from 6-8 pm nightly 7/13-7/17/20.
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Everything will be pre recorded and then we'll post the recording on Youtube. It will sent to all who registered on the link. We selected the Youtube format in lieu of Zoom as it will allow more viewing - we hope to reach as many kids as possible.
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Once it is posted you can view it at anytime. Age limit? Any age can attend but just a bit of info for the very young kids since the crafts are "geared for ages 4 through 5th grade". Please keep this in mind for the 'little ones'.
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Just a reminder again, please make sure you register by 7/1/20 (each child individually) to insure that we reserve a kit for them. The kids will be able to pick up their VBS kits and when they do they will be about to tour the sets and meet the actors!
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Our prayer is that Parents will enjoy this time together with their children learning more about our AMAZING GOD! God bless you and keep you safe, we can't wait to "see" you on the Rocky Railway!
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To register early by using a Google Form, click here
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For more details, click here
Please let us know if you have any questions. --
Rochelle L. Mock - - Children's Director
813-215-6433
Wesley Memorial UMC
6100 Memorial Highway
Tampa, FL 33615
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Women's Community Bible Study (CBS)
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Please join us for a study of The Bible: God’s Amazing Book. You can join us Wednesdays at 9:30 am or 6:30 pm for a virtual class or in person (socially distanced) in Wesley's Fellowship Hall at 10:30 am starting July 1st.
Invite a friend to come too. It’s our prayer that as you spend time together in this study, you will experience a deeper relationship with God. After all, He is the Author of this amazing book.
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Start Date: July 1, 2020
End Date: August 12, 2020
For more details, click here.
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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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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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