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December 3 - 9, 2020
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Quote of the Week
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Second Sunday of Advent - - “When you find peace within yourself, you become the kind of person who can live at peace with others.” - Peace Pilgrim
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Pastor's Notes to Wesley
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Ezekiel got up earlier than usual yesterday and wanted to go outside right away to see if he could see his breath from the cold. We only lasted a minute because we were not dressed for it but it was cold yesterday morning. It all brought back memories from my childhood in northern New Jersey: the first snow, Indian summer, school being cancelled, Christmas. I am so very fortunate that nearly all of my memories are good ones and I do not take that for granted. I have my parents to thank for that.
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One Christmas we all got a toboggan. My dad took all five kids to Union Hill and we spent hours making a long path down the hill, tramping down the snow and riding the toboggan further and further down the hill with each pass. When we got home, my mom had hot chocolate ready for us. That was a great Christmas that year. The next day I took my brothers and sisters without my dad and convinced them we could steer the toboggan down the steep hill and go really fast. Well, we could not steer it well enough and ran it into a tree and shattered it. Two of us had to go to the hospital. Another good decision on my part.
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It is funny how the presence of my dad one day made such a difference over the next day when I was on my own. Sometimes we tend to want to be on our own when we really need some guidance. It can be hard to admit that someone else knows better than we do. I had a mom and dad who nearly always knew better than I did. And we all have a heavenly Father who knows what is best for each of us. So today, I give you this gift, “Humble yourself in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up.” 1 Peter 5:7
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I love being your Pastor,
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Church Communications
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Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church
December 6, 2020 at 11:15 AM EDT
Livestream Sunday Worship Service -
Communion Service
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HOPE - - Wesley is excited to announce a new HOPE ministry! The Hillsborough Organization for Progress and Equality (HOPE) formed over 30 years ago, and today there are 23 local, faith-based congregations on a mission to promote justice, fairness, and the dignity of people — by engaging and training members to effectively act together to achieve long term resolution to serious community problems impacting our families and neighbors. Contact Carol Dittmar at 813 499 7167 for more information about becoming a volunteer on the Wesley HOPE team.
KLASSIKA - - Please add a reminder to your calendar that Klassika will present Special Music at Wesley UMC on December 13th. Not too long ago, Jolanda Nels sang in our church during a Sunday Service. This time, she will be joined with the rest of the group, introducing Chris Romeo, Derek Roura, and Stephanie McCranie.
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POINSETTIAS SALE - - Order your Poinsettias Pots now by completing the forms that the Ambassadors pass out and will pick up during the service. The flowers will be here for the December 20th service.
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FREE BOOKS - - Please see the table by the office for Free Books! Take as many as you need and keep them. Our library is being refurbished for the future.
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If you would like to have an item 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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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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STEWARDSHIP - The 'JOY of Giving'
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As we are in this year's Advent season, let us be thankful for the many blessings and gifts we have received. Please join with the church family in our “JOY of Giving” celebration beginning this week.
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Klassika to Present Special Music
at Wesley on December 13th
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Please add a reminder to your calendar that Klassika will present Special Music at Wesley UMC on December 13th during the Worship Service at 11:15AM. Not too long ago, Joland Nels sang in our church during a Sunday Service. This time, she will be joined with the rest of the group, introducing Chris Romeo, Derek Roura, and Stephanie McCranie.
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Klassika® is a classical crossover group based in Tampa. This group has been performing together since 2012 with performances at corporate events, performing arts centers, fashion shows, restaurants, churches, and many more. Click on the following links to learn more about Klassika - -
[email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/klassikashow
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See more details by clicking 'Klassika'.
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Wesley is excited to announce a new HOPE ministry! The Hillsborough Organization for Progress and Equality (HOPE) formed over 30 years ago, and today there are 23 local, faith-based congregations on a mission to promote justice, fairness, and the dignity of people — by engaging and training members to effectively act together to achieve long term resolution to serious community problems impacting our families and neighbors.
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This year, HOPE is focusing on two areas of community concern: mental health/addiction, and criminal justice reform. Carol Dittmar is seeking volunteers to serve on the HOPE team at Wesley For more details, click on the link - - HOPE.
Contact: Carol Dittmar
Phone: 8134997167
Email: [email protected]
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Order forms will be available during the Sunday Worship Service and handed out by the Ambassadors. But, if you are unable to attend in person, please call the Church's Admindesk at 813 769 9157 to place your order.
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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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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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