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Jan. 16, 2023 - Jan. 22,2023
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Each week now I have three different preparations: the sermon on Sunday, The Old Testament overview for Tuesday mornings, and 27/90 daily reading and workbook. I find myself using every minute to get another vantage point on a text. By far the best tool I use now is listening to the Bible as I drive to work. It is a great way to start my day. Today I listened to the entire Gospel of Mark. I have remembered that this is just how I did most of my learning when I was in graduate school and Seminary Inundation.
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Honestly, I have very little time for anything else, and the learning just comes at me like a flood. My word for the day is inundation. Love that word. I know there are many attempting 27/90 and I applaud that. For me, the best way to do it is all at once like this and then go back slow and easy. I know some are “competing” with others to see who can get it done first. Good. Some want to study alone. Good. To support one another, we would like to have a 27/90 lunch February 19 after church, 12:30 at Wesley
Church fellowship hall. Everyone bring a little something to share, a little food, a great question, a teachable spirit.
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Inundation: an overwhelming number, a flood.
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I pray God would inundate us with wisdom and knowledge as we grow in truth. Supporting one another is one way God fills our souls. So I invite you to be connected to the sources of learning at Wesley, a small group, worship, livestream, 27/90.
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I love being your pastor,
Ernie
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Sunday, Jan. 29th at 12:30
in Promiseland
If you are interested in helping with VBS this year,
please join us as we decide on curriculum
and discuss staging.
Lunch wil be provided!
VBS 2023 is scheduled for July 10-14.
Mark your calenders now!
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Monday, Jan. 30th at 6:30pm
FLC Fellowship Hall
Wesley HOPE Network Members invite anyone interested in learning about HOPE to join them at the Jan. 30th meeting in the FLC. We will be discussing the current issues that will be presented at the Nehemiah Action on March 20. We will also be talking about how we can get as many people as possible to attend the Nehemiah Action on March 20. This is a worthy organization that deseves our support as they make a lot of progress in issues of concern within Hillsborough County. Hope to see you there!
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If you are able to lend your crockpot to make soups, please bring to the Craft Room by Sunday, Feb. 5th. It will be returned to you the night of the 7th.
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PROMISELAND
For kids 4 yrs old thru 5th grade
Sunday, Feb. 12th from 11am to 2pm
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Wear your favorite team gear and tennis shoes
as we have some in and outdoor fun!
Snacks and games will be provided!
Bring a can of soup
to be donated to the Homeless Ministry.
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PROMISELAND
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Kids 4 years thru 5th grade
Saturday, February 18th
6:00 - 9:00 pm
We are celebrating Valentine's Day
with a Parent's Date Night!
Bring the kids to us and go enjoy some time for you!
We already have some Ladies planning a "Girls Night Out".
We'll feed the kids, have a movie,
maybe make some s'mores
but no matter what we will be having some fun!
To register, text "Valentines" to Wesley Kids at
(813)602-7202
Please wait for prompts to fill out information card.
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Click button below to learn more about Ash Wednesday
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and our covenant renewal with the Cuba Ministry.
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GodGang had a fun evening at Winter Jam!
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Click button for more pics!
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A quick update about your Ukrainian efforts:
1. A young pregnant couple safely arrived at Agape House of Mercy in Vermont, looking forward to "water, electricity and a doctor", three necessities she was unable to access in Ukraine due to infrastructure damage.
2. The Agape House of Mercy is truly an international refugee center, the next arrival is a young Cuban gentleman who traveled through four countries to arrive in Vermont. His English is good and he is very helpful.
3. The Quilt Circle at Wesley Memorial provided all children and teens with beautifully made quilts to keep them warm in the cold Vermont winters. Each child was given her own stuffed animal and mini quilt and angel. Everyone there, especially the seamstresses, took note of he expert stitching and were quite impressed. The baby soon to arrive will have her own quilt as well.
Thank you!
4. A total of 61 boxes were mailed to eastern Ukraine through Agape House and Wesley Memorial. We just learned that the first of our eight boxes has been received in Kharkiv.
We are no longer accepting medication, blankets and jackets. Thanks to all.
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Handmade Items made by Wesley' s Needles Group!
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We are in to our second week of the home bible study 27/90. This study is facilitated by a Facebook group where we can interact and share our thoughts. We will be having an in-person luncheon meet up on Sunday, Feb. 19 in Fellowship Hall to discuss what we are learning. Please bring a dish to share. You can join the Facebook group Here.
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If you don't do Facebook, all the materials are available on the website on the drop down menu under Messages. You can join in at any time. Pastor Ernie is encouraging everyone to find someone you can share this study with and step into our role of discipleship.
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Click button below for Pastor Ernie's summary at the conclusion of Week 1.
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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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"Your life is by God's design in whatever you are facing in life. Acceptance is key. Not acceptance that I can't do anything in the moment. Acceptance of faith to get to where you believe God has control of this. And He will see you through because He has promised."
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"I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them, intercede on their behalf, and give thanks to them."
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Please note that over the next month we are slowly transitioning to a new You Tube Channel. During this time livestreams will be posted on both channels. This button goes to the new You Tube Channel. Please be sure to subcribe! Also, please note, on both channels you must go to the Live button on the top menu button to see recent sermons. Thank You for your patience as we continue to work out issues with the You Tube channel.
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Sunday Sermon Jan. 22, 2023
"A Lesson in Productivity"
Matthew 9:37
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9am Traditional Service 11:15am Contemporary Service
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