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Oct. 31, 2022 - Nov.6,2022
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Hello Wesley,
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Hello Wesley,
I sit in my home office surrounded by Thomas Kincaide paintings. My church in Ocoee had a fundraiser and we sold the reprints so I have about 20 reprints. Each painting comes with a verse of scripture. There were hundreds to choose from so we picked paintings with scriptures that had meaning to one of us in the family. Over the years I have meditated on each of the paintings and the accompanying verses, thinking of my family and church as I prayed.
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This is titled “Sweetheart Cottage” and the attached Bible verse is “And now abide faith, hope, love, these three, but the greatest of these is love.” Brenda and I use this as inspiration to create a home where love is the focus. This painting is one of many things God used in my life to teach me what I have been teaching the church for years. Love and being in a relationship with others are more important than being right. This truth has served me well over the years. The light of this painting comes from the inside of the cottage, where the family lives, from the family. Church can be the same way.
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I love being your pastor.
Ernie
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I have an exciting opportunity to present to you that can help you gain clarity about the new year 2023, while helping Ukrainians BOTH within the US living at Agape House of Mercy, in VT, and those remaining within their country. This email is to invite you to a two-hour virtual workshop led by my friend and fellow Toastmaster, Jacquelynn Peterson. She is a mindset coach and is offering her service to you by donation only. ALL donations will be given to Agape House of Mercy (Derby, VT) and Wesley Memorial's outreach to Kharkiv. Read on to learn more about these outreaches to the Ukrainian community.
For those new to the idea of "mindset", let me explain. There are attitudes and beliefs that can either help or hinder us as we attempt to achieve our dreams. For example, I may decide I want to run a 5K but my mindset about age can influence my decision and hinder motivation. Jacquelynn is skilled in helping us identify our path of purpose and realign our focus so we can achieve clarity, confidence and enthusiasm as 2022 closes out. Is this something that interests you? Do you know others who could benefit? PLEASE INVITE THEM.
Jacquelynn's Clarity for Charity workshop will be held virtually November 7th at 6pm. Why so soon? With the recent bombing in Ukraine, more than a million households in Ukraine have been left without electricity. Where power lines were not damaged, families have power only 8-10 hours per day. Many regions will go without electricity for much longer. Loss of power affects everything from the livelihood of families, the ability to have potable water and heat for the winter. We have a small team who knows how to get water, medicine and blankets inside the country. This is the same team that delivered 15 packages of medicine and supplies into Ukraine in May. Your donation, whatever the amount, will help us make the purchases Ukrainians have asked for.
The two beneficiaries of donations:
Agape House of Mercy, established in Derby, VT, four months ago, nurtures and supports 37 adults and children who made the courageous decision to leave their home and loved ones behind. Each came through the United for Ukraine visa process. Some left Europe with the hope of a better future for their children, some for much needed medical help and others for the freedom the US promises. It is humbling.
Wesley Memorial Church, in Tampa, FL, has been a determined force in offering heartfelt support to the suffering. The church's efforts toward Ukraine are guided by an advisory committee and have led the way in raising funds for medicine, medical supplies, support of Agape House of Mercy, daily encouragement to women whose husbands are on the front line and now will involve raising funds to bring water, medicine and blankets to Kharkiv in eastern Ukraine. It is there that a pastor has led volunteers to feed over 1,000 individuals every day even through ongoing shelling.
Please feel free to reach out with any questions.
Click button below to register and donate:
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Someone needs a blood transfusion every two seconds and one out of every three people will need a transfusion at some point in their life. One donation helps save the lives of three people here in our local community within 48 to 72 hours. The turnaround is that fast and the need is that constant. Approximately 13% of the population is eligible to donate due to age, weight, or health restrictions, but of that 13%, only 3% will actually dedicate the time and effort to give. It takes about 35 minutes to complete the registration and donation process.
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To donate blood, you must be at least 16 years old, weigh 110+ pounds, and be generally in good health. We offer donors a free health screening which includes their blood pressure, pulse rate, iron levels, cholesterol levels, blood typing, and several disease screenings. In addition, there are health benefits to donating blood regularly, including lowering cholesterol levels and reducing the risk of heart disease. We also offer donors a wonderful gift each time we conduct a blood drive.
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If you know someone who could use a little extra help or you would like to volunteer to help, please fill out forms on the info desk in the sanctuary overflow area. Or you can reply to this newsletter with info and we will fill out form for you!
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Our Baycrest neighbors are sponsoring a Children's Toy Drive here at the Wesley FLC on Thursday, Dec. 1st from 6:30-8pm . Let's support their efforts!
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The residents at Habana Health Care had fun decorating their masks which were recycled from Pastor Ernie's series on Colossians, "What's Behind the Mask". . A devotion was given about "How God Sees Us". Wesley sponsors a group art activity at Habana the last Saturday of each month from 2-3pm. Please contact Terri Davis if you are interested in joining the Habana Team. [email protected]
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Click button below to see more pictures!
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It was a Super Sunday last week having a combined service, potluck lunch, shoebox packing party and "Singspiration" at Habana! Click button below to see more pictures!
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All is running smoothly with Pack-a-Sack. We are prepping November bags which will include a flyer about our Free Thanksgiving meals. We are still at 135 bags per week and are so happy to be reachin many children in our backyard. We will be prepping December bags soon and plan to wrap 2 different gifts and 1 book so they will get a wrapped present in the last 3 bags leading up to Christmas Break. Thank you for always keeping Pack-a-Sack in your prayers.
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If you want to pick up any items- currently we are collecting:
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Jif to go peanut butter cups (any brand -1.5 oz.)
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Peanut Butter Crackers - kid friendly flavors
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Items can be brought in on Sundays and left on the pack-a-sack shelves in the copy room or dropped at church during normal business hours. If you have any questions feel free to contact Jamie at (813) 967-3800 or [email protected].
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If you see one of our Persons of the Week , take a moment and thank them for their service!
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If you have not yet submitted a Persons of the Week form, PLEASE take the time to do it now! We are running out of folks to feature and know there is still a harvest. Please take a few minutes, copy and paste the questions below on reply email and send your answers to [email protected].
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Help us keep this moving forward!
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Contact Info (for office use only, will not be published)
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2. How long have you been attending Wesley?
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3. What ministries and/or real life groups have you been involved in?
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4. School/ Work/ Retired?
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5. What is one fact that most people don't know about you?
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If possible, please attach a photo of yourself to the email or make arrangements with Terri to have a quick and easy photo session.
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If you would like to have an event or celebration (birth, graduation, marriage, travel, etc.) added to the ANNOUNCEMENTS section, please email [email protected] , including description of announcement along with any photographs.
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If you would like to stay up to date with church events and receive occasional messages of inspiration (like the button below), please connect with the church virtually! If you do not text, that's ok! We will have a balance of texts and emails that will go out from our new communication app! Let's stay connected!
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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.
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Or by standard mail by sending cash or check to
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6100 Memorial Hwy, Tampa FL 33615
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Office hours are Monday - Thursday 9am-3pm.
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We are here to help you with any of your needs.
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Church Contact Information:
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Pastor Ernie has started a new series "Finding Jesus in the Old Testament". This is a not to be missed study focusing on a spiritual approach to the Old Testament that needs to be watched and shared with neighbors and friends! Join us every Tuesday morning at 7:30 am on Facebook or you can watch it later as well.
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We have a new, more interactive, Prayer Wall !
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Please take the time to visit the prayer wall and interact with your prayers and comments. Please note the first time you visit you will need to register and put in a password. You can then save in your phone and/or computer so you don't have to put in your information when you return. Hopefully you will make this part of your daily routine!
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Let's be a Praying Church for each other, the church, and the world!
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