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December 31st 2020 - January 3rd, 2021
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Pastor's Notes to Wesley
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I do not know about you but I am exhausted. This year has worn me out! Most of you know, I am a fixer. I see a problem and just love to dive in there and get it fixed. This year has been unfixable and therefore frustrating for someone like me. So I did the one thing I can always do, I retreated into the word. I spent more time in God’s word this year than any other year of my life, and as most of you have noticed, it came alive for me in new and different ways. So to all the fixers out there….goodbye 2020…and here is a great word I learned anew this year. Wait!
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I would like to close 2020 and open 2021 with the same thought from Isaiah 40:27-31
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“Why do you say, O Jacob,
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‘my way is hidden from the Lord;
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My cause is disregarded by my God’?
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The Lord is the everlasting God,
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The Creator of the ends of the earth.
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He will not grow tired and weary,
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And His understanding no one can fathom.
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He gives strength to the weary,
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And increases the power of the weak.
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Even youths grow tired and weary,
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And young men stumble and fall;
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But those who hope in the Lord
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Will renew their strength.
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They will soar on wings like eagles;
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They will run and not grow weary,
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They will walk and not faint.”
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If ever a year called for us to learn the power of waiting, it was this last year. As we enter 2021, say with me “Our hope is in the Lord, maker of heaven and earth.” And be ready for God to raise us up!
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I love being your pastor,
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Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church
January 3rd, 2021 at 11:15 AM EDT
Livestream Sunday Worship Service - First Communion Sunday of 2021
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FREE BOOKS: There are new and used books free for the taking outside the church office. Each week there are different and exciting books displayed for free. Stop by and take a look. Our library is being refurbished and the books must go. Contact Tom Edwards Phone: 813 624 8316
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Walking The Mourners Path:
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The pain of losing a loved one can leave a person feeling alone, not knowing what to do next and an overwhelming feeling of loss and pain. Walking The Mourners Path provides a place composed of others that share the pain of the death of a loved one. It is an opportunity to share your feelings, ask questions of each other, listen to the experiences of others, gain insight and receive support in problem solving. Walking The Mourners Path will begin Sunday, January 10, 2021. We will be meeting in the multipurpose room 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. This is an eight commitment that will meet everyone’s need.
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Contact Connie Pruitt at 813-494-4049 for any questions and to sign up to attend.
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Niquero Methodist Church in Cuba Gets Clean Drinking Water:
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Thank you to the Women of Wesley for your support to getting our brothers and sister in Cuba clean water! A water purifying system was sent to the Niquero Methodist Church in Cuba. Niquero Church’s Pastor Yimmi says: “What a difference this water makes! We had even forgotten what pure water tasted like. Now we don’t have to get unclean water from wells and rivers”.
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Click below on "Read more" for the full story!
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If this story tugs at your Holy Spirit to get involved, please contact:
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NEW BIBLE STUDY OPPORTUNITY:
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Wide Angle: Framing your Worldview by Rick Warren and Charles Colson 12 Step Christian Living will begin this new study on
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Wednesday, January 27 from 6:30-8 pm. Your worldview consists of the beliefs you build your life on. It determines how you view God, yourself and other people. Discussion topics include truth, tolerance , reconciliation and the purpose of life. We already have the video and study guides.
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Participants will benefit from also reading The Good Life by Charles Colson. Everyone is welcome!!
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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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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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STEWARDSHIP
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Thank you to Susan Ivins for bringing us a message of “JOY” for all the Success Stories at Wesley Memorial and the wishes for a New Year. We hope all had a joyful holiday week and will celebrate the New Year with the “JOY of Giving”. As you receive your letters of Giving Joy please know that we have an electronic Commitment Card for your use that will be secure and delivered directly to the church office. Just click on the link and fill out your card.
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This Sunday on January 3, 2021 we will dedicate or Communion and Commitment by giving unto God your time, talents, and gifts for the greatest “JOY” of all.
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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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