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Dec. 12,2022 - Dec. 18,2022
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This week in church we will be learning about God’s love for us. One of my favorite promises in the scripture is Romans 8:35: “nothing can separate us from God’s love.” That is a great verse to hang onto in good times and in bad. If you read the whole passage in Romans 8, It will give you chills, especially when you consider what Paul endured.
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The best spiritual exercise I have worked through these last few years has been to memorize the great promises God has for my life. The words fly back into my soul at just the right moment. In addition to Romans 8:35, here are three that have hit me this year:
1. Romans 15:13 “May the God of all hope fill you with joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
2. John 14:3 “I will come back and take you to be with me.”
3. John 14:18 “I will not leave you as orphans, I will come to you.”
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All three have hit me at just the right time, just as someone I loved needed to hear it. I have learned over the years to anticipate the promises of God coming to me just when I need them, or more important, when someone I love needs them. Pick one promise between now and the end of the year and memorize it, or just write it down and carry it with you. You just never know when God can use His word to help someone.
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I love being your pastor,
Ernie
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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 Service only which focuses on the entire family. In addition to our traditional Christmas Carols, presented by both the Praise Team and Choir, the Promiseland kids and parents will perform "Little Drummer Boy" and the GodGang Youth group will be presenting a live nativity scene along with scripture readings from the Bible. Pastor Ernie will give a short sermon on the final word in the advent series which is "faith" as a gift from God. We will end in our traditional candle lighting ceremony to symbolize the light of Christ coming into the darkness in the world.
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SUNDAY, DEC., 25TH FROM 11:30AM - 1:00PM
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The members, friends and family of Congregation Schaarai Zedek in South Tampa are hosting a (FREE) traditional Christmas Dinner for the community in the FLC Fellowship Hall at Wesley Memorial Church. Pick up or dine in meals are available. They will also have clothing, toiletries and other items as gifts to help those in need.
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Bring in the New Year with a special Communion Service.
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Friday, January 6th, 2023
Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church will be hosting Life Line Screening, offering safe, painless, non-invasive preventive health screenings that do not require you to disrobe. These screenings are typically not a part of a routine physical. To be proactive about your health for yourself and your family, register for these health screenings today.
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These four screenings are offered for only $149 and take 60-90 minutes to complete To learn more and to schedule your appointment call 1-800-679-5161, text the word circle to 216-279-1607 or visit Life Line Screening’s website at https://llsa.social/HC. When you are proactive with your health, you have a chance for more tomorrows.
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Flyers with more info are available at the info desk at the back of the church sanctuary.
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Dickinson needs our help
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Shaun has recently spoken with the social worker at Dickinson and they let her know that they have a few families that could really use some help in addition to the Pack a Sack bags. If you are able to help, they are looking for the following:
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· Jewelry kits – for older girls
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· Nail polish and hair accessories – for older girls
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This is just a sample of ideas given to Shaun
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If you are able to help by purchasing any of the above, and bring to the church – we will make sure they get delivered to the school so they can help these families with Christmas. If you have any questions, just be in touch with Jamie or Shaun
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A most wonderful time at the Christmas Tea!
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Click button below to see more special moments at the Christmas Tea!
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CUBA MINISTRY
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Please keep on praying for our Cuban brothers and sisters, blessings, Renee
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Below is recent communication from Pastora Misleydis- Media Luna sister church in Cuba....
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" Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: May the marvelous presence of our Lord Jesus Christ continue blessing your family and the church abundantly. We wish that, in this Christmas, you may feel the love and embrace of our good God! MERRY CHRISTMAS!
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A few days ago we received the package with everything you sent us (some of the items are on this picture). Thanks be to God, this made us very happy. OMG- how you all continue to be so special to us. We have no words with which to thank you all - for each gesture and for each detail. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! May God bless you all more!!"
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Tracey Shadday has been working hard gathering and sorting through all the donations to be sent to Ukraine. Thursday (today) she is in Fellowship Hall laying out everything and packing in boxes to be shipped. If you are available Friday (tomorrow) to help transport the boxes for shipping, please call Tracey at (813)404-2478.
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HURRICANE IAN RELIEF
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Thank You to everyone who helped God Gang
gather up supplies to be delivered to Ft. Myers!
Mission accomlished!
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GodGang coordinated with Jennifer Norwood, whose son is a past student at Bridges Preschool. Jennifer has family in Fort Myers. When Jennifer made a plea on Facebook for help in her mission, Nadia and the GodGang answered the call.
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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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"Trusting in God changes the trouble. Trust God's plan.
He will provide you with exactly what you need."
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We need more Prayer Team Members!
It's really very simple. You will receive an automated email message when someone posts a prayer on the prayer wall. You can pray, hit button that says "I prayed" and comment if you wish, all from the email notification without going to the website. This can be done on your phone, laptop, or computer.
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If you would like to be part of the Prayer Team , text the word "Prayer" to
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813-592-1788. (Save this number in your phone as Wesley Memorial Tampa.)
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Please note, you must wait for text prompts to fill out form with your information.
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If you do not text, you can simply reply to this newsletter.
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Let's be a Praying Church for each other,
the church, and the world!
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This Sunday we light the fourth candle of Advent, LOVE.
"The Heart of Christmas is LOVE."
Pastor Ernie Post
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