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Dec. 26,2022 - Jan. 1,2023
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We often begin the New Year with hope and aspiration toward a fresh start for something. Gyms are filled, salads at Publix are scarce, and Dunkin Donuts has absolutely no donuts! Because they are cutting back. This might be a great time to make a commitment to a steady reading of God’s word. We live in a society that increasingly believes that truth is what they decide for themselves. Fewer and fewer people believe God establishes what is absolute truth. Christians believe God sets the standard and we should trust in Him. We need to be diligent in learning from His words and much of what we believe is true comes from the teaching of Jesus and Paul. I have a few things to offer that I have been working on these last few years:
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- Listen to the Bible when you are driving. I use the Bible app on my phone and was able to listen through the entire Bible three times in 2022. Set a goal to listen through one time.
- We are recreating the 27/90 series from several years ago. If you have completed this before, commit with someone to do it together. If you have not done the series, we read through the entire New Testament in 90 days. All of the teaching is recorded so you can actually go at your own pace. There is a short devotional learning for each day and two more thorough teachings each week. We begin January 9. Set a goal to complete the series this year.
- Take notes!!!! Writing something down increases the chances of it doing you some good tenfold. Get yourself a gift for the New Year, a notebook for spiritual lessons and key verses. Keep it at your bedside table, bring it to church, set it on your desk at work.
- We are planning three series this year in church:
1. Lessons from the Garden part two. These are lessons Jesus teaches using illustrations from nature.
2. Messianic Prophecies fulfilled. These are Old Testament prophesies Jesus fulfills.
3. People Jesus changed: Gospel characters whose lives were changed be meeting Jesus.
One of the disciplines I will be introducing this year will be witnessing to our faith. Begin to think through how Jesus has changed your life. Take a few notes.
I am looking forward to an exciting year in ministry with you. We press on toward the goal. Our mission is to make disciples who live and love like Jesus.
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I love being your pastor,
Ernie
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If you are able to assist, please contact Terri at [email protected].
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Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023
We will have one service only at 11am.
Bring in the New Year with a special Communion Service.
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Also, remember to bring in can goods for Kaye Prox Food Bank.
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"Daily Christian Living" Wed. Night Bible Study is bringing in the New Year with a new study of the Book of Acts starting Jan. 4, 2023.
For more info, contact Charlie Dittmar.
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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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We are excited to announce a new Wesley Facebook group has been set up for anyone who would like to join in a home study of the New Testament under the framework of the 27/90 Study developed by Pastor Ernie Post. If you have not already received an invite via Facebook,there is a link below where you can sign up.
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Each week a short video along with reading assignments and questions will be posted and everyone will be encouraged to comment and discuss. We hope both newer and more mature Christians, as well as anyone who wants to learn more about the Bible, will join and support each other as we grow in our spiritual journey. Get togethers will be planned occasionally for us to join in person and discuss what we are learning and/or just to have some fun! We encourage all to participate and invite your family and friends! Also, prayerfully consider finding a buddy to get together with to read and discuss the lesson!
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If you are hesitating to make a committment to do the whole New Testament in 90 days, that is perfectly fine. Everyone is welcome to work at their own pace. The important thing is just make the time to read through the New Testament and give God the opportunity to speak truth to your soul.
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To get a preview of the study on our Facebook group and join now, visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/2790study
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If you do not do Facebook, materials will be available on the website.
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WE HAD A GREAT CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE!
CLICK BUTTON FOR A FEW HIGHLIGHTS.
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Fun times during the Holidays!
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Click button below for more fun pictures!
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Our Jewish friends hosted a Community Christmas Meal in Wesley's FLC Fellowship Hall on Christmas Day. They served a free Christmas Meal as well as provided clothing and toiletries to families in need. We are happy to take part in their mission!
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Continue to lift up in prayer the people of Ukraine and the Church Ministres going to great lengths to feed the people of Ukraine.
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We have a new private Facebook group for the Women of Wesley and their family and friends. If you follow Wesley on Facebook, check your notifications for an invite. If you did not receive an invite and would like to be part of this group, click button below.
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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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"Trust God even when you don't understand. God's plan is bigger than we are. There are just some things we don't understand. Trust God no matter what it is."
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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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Scan the QR code above with your cell phone to go to prayer wall!
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Sunday Service Jan. 1, 2023 at 11am
"NEW BEGINNINGS"
Revelation 22:1-6
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Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb down the middle of the great street of the city. On each side of the river stood the tree of life bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month. And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations. No longer will there be any curse. The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in the city, and his servants will serve him. They will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads. There will be no more night. They will not need the light of a lamp or the light of the sun, for the Lord God will give them light, And they will reign for ever and ever.
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The angel said to me “These words are trustworthy and true. The Lord, the God who inspires the prophets, sent his angel to show his servants the things that must soon take place.”
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