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Nov. 28,2022 - Dec. 4,2022
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Hello Wesley,
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Advent season is supposed to be a season of preparation, a time to ready ourself for the savior. It would behoove us to take a spiritual approach to getting ready for Christmas.
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The Amazon truck automatically stops at our house every day. We are definitely in the preparation phase for our earthly Christmas. Brenda asks for amazon wish lists from everyone and goes on a shopping blitz. In the next few days, I will have a wrapping party, just me because no one else can handle the speed. We all make our plans
for the day to open gifts and have a big hurrah, laughing and celebrating the family. All in all, it is quite the ordeal, many hands in the process: list makers, gift buyers, meal planners, cooks, gift wrappers, gotta get the decorations in order, and on and on…
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What will we be doing to prepare our souls this Christmas? Christmas is about the coming of our Savior, the fulfillment of God’s desire to be in intimate relationship with us. What has held humanity back all these centuries: a lack of honest repentance, an unwillingness to self-examine, confess, offer and receive forgiveness? Perhaps this Christmas it would be good to set aside some time for quiet, intentional stillness. Take one of these coming nights and make it a silent night, a listening evening, an awe-inspiring star, or a precious memory. Let God have His gift…you!
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I love being your pastor,
Ernie
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The Christmas Luncheon is Here!
This Saturday, Dec. 3 from 12-2pm
Daddy's Grill
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If you have not already made your reservation, please contact Susan Ivins
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The Christmas Tea for 2022 is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 10th from 11:00am to 1:00 pm. This English Tea event to celebrate the Christmas season has been a tradition at Wesley Church for many years. Church members welcome the community to join together to sing songs and fellowship.
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The cost for admission is $10 and includes a raffle ticket for an abundance of small surprises towards the end of the tea. English Tea and Hot Cider is served along with scones, lemon curd and tea sandwiches. Paid reservations are required for the event.
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Tickets will be on sale starting Sunday, November 27th in between church services. You can also reserve a spot by bringing your check to the Church Office anytime during operating hours (Mon. – Thurs. 9am – 3pm) . Checks or to be made out to Women of Wesley.
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During the Christmas Tea, there will be a drawing for a beautiful handcrafted quilt made by The Wesley Craft Women. Tickets were sold during the Craft Fair and will also be available at The Christmas Tea for $1.00 per ticket.
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To see the quilt to be auctioned and memory pictures from last year's tea,
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KLASSICA COMES TO WESLEY!
Sunday, Dec.11 from 9-10am
Church Sanctuary
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Klassika® was formed in 2012 and has since performed at performing art centers,
art festivals, concerts, private functions, corporate events, and many more. The
four singers, Chris Romeo, Jolanda Nel, Derek Roura, and Stephanie McCranie are
all classically trained with extensive performance experience as soloists. Klassika
combines popular music with a classical twist. The group made their international
debut in 2016 in Ireland. In 2019 Klassika was invited to perform at the renowned
Vrystaat Art Festival in South Africa. While in South Africa they performed at
numerous other events including a fundraiser for a hospital. Most recently Klassika
was seen performing on one of the main stages at the IMMERSE festival in
Orlando. Klassika combines popular music with a classical twist. Click button below and listen to the beautiful sound they make!
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INVITE YOUR FRIENDS,NEIGHBORS,
FAMILY MEMBERS & CO-WORKERS!
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Our Annual Polar Express Party will be held
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Wed., Dec. 14th from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm
~ for all kids from 4 years old to 5th grade ~
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Get your jammies ready we will have a most “Polar Express like” prize! There will be Hot Cocoa (with all the trimmings), cookies, popcorn and more. We’ll have some fun winter games, a “snowball fight” and a special Guest. Come Join us for all the Christmas fun! (blankets and pillows are recommended)
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May the Father of all lights gather us all to His heart and weave us into a wonderful "Tapestry of Light".
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This year we will have one Christmas Eve Family Service at 7pm
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and one Christmas Morning service the following day at 11am.
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Community Thanksgiving Meals
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Thank You to everyone who helped make the Community Thanksgiving Meal event a success this year! 225 Meals were served to the community!
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Click button below for more pics!
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Hanging of the Greens
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Thank You to everyone who came out to help decorate the church and do crafts with the kids! It was a fun morning!
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Click button below to see more pics!
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Habana Health Care Ministry
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Meet Scharone
Scharone has been a regular participant in both the Art Activity and Singspiration events sponsored by Wesley. She is missing both of her legs along with other health issues.
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Last Saturday at our recent art activity, we had a special moment. Renee Kincaid regularly has a short devotion she shares with the residents. At the end of the devotion this day, Scharone very spontaneousy belted out Silent Night with a strong voice and everyone joined in. It was a very special moment.
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Since we had not yet found a song leader for the next Singspiration scheduled Sunday, Dec. 11th at 2:30, Scharone was invited to be our song leader. Although somewhat reluctant, she agreed "God Willing". I expect this to be a very special afternoon.
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Anyone in the congregation is invited to join us in sharing the love of Christ. You do not have to be a good singer, just have a heart to praise God in song as most of us do in Sunday Service. If you are able to be there, please contact Terri Davis at
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Click button below for recent art activity!
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The Women of Wesley will be providing Christmas gifts for the homeless this year. They will be collecting socks, knit gloves, hats, mini flashlights and gift cards from places like McDonald's, Dunkin Donuts, Wawa as well as bus passes. If you would like to participate, you can bring your donation to the craft room, church office or give directly to Gail Parker.
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Many have asked what House of Agape needs for Christmas. This Christmas we are making a valiant effort to send items to Ukraine. We have heard from family members, churches, ministry organizations and friends that they are in need and our families here at the House of Mercy would like to give to them. Would you please help us? We know 50 percent of Ukraine will be without heat, water and electricity this winter….we can help. For your shopping convenience, here is a link with items you can order & have shipped to Agape House of Mercy (address below). Please consider sharing this link & email with others you know.
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1KPFTDJTFI6PJ?type=wishlist
Amazon wish list:Please mail or drop off items by December 20th:
Agape House of Mercy2853 Route 5Derby, VT 05829
Sleeping bagsWarm clothesWarm socksLong JohnsSweatsSweatersGlovesHatsBlanketsVitaminsTylenolIbuprofenCold medicineLight weight down jacketsVery lightly used warm clothes
The link again:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1KPFTDJTFI6PJ?type=wishlist
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Also, if you can drop off items at church in the copy room on shelves marked for Agape House of Mercy. I will pick up by Dec. 15 and put in mail.
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Thank You Wesley for your genorosity in supporting our efforts for Ukraine!
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For our Amazon shoppers out there. Wesley (proceeds go to Pack a Sack) is part of the
AmazonSmile program. For those who do not know – here is information on AmazonSmile:
AmazonSmile is a website operated by Amazon with the same products, prices, and shopping features as Amazon.com. The difference is that when you shop on AmazonSmile, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products to the charitable organization of your choice.
To make sure Wesley/PAS is getting the 0.5% donation -
→ go to www.smile.amazon.com
→ Select charity
You will see a pick your own organization – mid page on the right
→ Type in Wesley Memorial and hit SEARCH
→ Scroll down to Tampa Wesley Memorial and click on SELECT
When you are ready to shop, just make sure you log into www.smile.amazon.com in order for Wesley/Pack a Sack to receive the 0.5% donation.
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For all those who have signed up, we THANK YOU....
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OUTREACH MINISTRY
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Outreach packets are now available sharing the love of God as well as information about our Wesley Church. We invite visitors, new attenders and those who would like to share with others to take a bag located at the info desk at the back of the sanctuary. We have plenty more packets available if you wish to gather several to share in your neighborhood! Included in the packet is a flyer with all the Christmas events that will be happening at Wesley.
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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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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 is continuing his 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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The sermon this Sunday will be "PEACE is the Heart of Christmas"
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"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him,
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so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit"
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