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Jan. 30, 2023 - Feb. 5,2023
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Hello Wesley,
At my men’s Bible study last Wednesday, someone said something that opened a memory channel for me and I got up and went into my office to find a poem I had not remembered in 45 years. I find that amazing. Something stored in my mind, not used, still there and it just seeps out. The poem meant a lot to me as I was deciding to go into the ministry. “The Collar” written by George Herbert is a poem written by an Anglican priest who served at the same parish for over 50 years. Having been here at
Wesley now almost 10, it puts my tenure into perspective. He knew every story of every person, their children and even their grandchildren. Every victory, every defeat. The birth of each child and the grief they each felt in their lives. He knew their journey.
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The poem is about pressing on…finding Godly strength to endure…trusting in His provision and not your strength, or in some cases weakness. It really was quite timely. The men tolerated me as I read it aloud. I really do not know what it meant to them.
We moved on pretty quickly because I know most men are not really poets.
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I wonder if such rememberings happen for you. I am quite sure they do. Perhaps it would be a good practice to ask God to help you remember what your soul really needs to remember.
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This week is communion, a week we say the words, “do this in remembrance of Me.” Before we gather Sunday, take some time to ask God to help you remember something. If appropriate, share what comes to mind. Honestly, I am more likely to remember spontaneously than I am to will my memories into existence. Talking with people who have known me a long time often helps, especially if we start telling stories.
Remembering is such a good spiritual discipline and we rarely give it the attention it deserves.
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This Sunday in church we will be remembering Jesus. There are visuals and symbols galore to spark our rememebering: the candles, the Bible, the bread, the cup, and of course, the cross. I am so very glad Wesley has a cross central in the sanctuary. Allow it Sunday to help your soul remember; Jesus gave us His all.
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I love being your pastor,
Ernie
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COUNCIL OF MINISTRIES
Sunday, Feb. 5 at 12:30
Fellowship Hall
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The Council of Ministries will be having a lunch meeting to discuss all major events
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to go on the calender this year.
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PROMISELAND
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For kids 4 yrs old thru 5th grade
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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
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to be donated to the Homeless Ministry.
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LUNCHEON
Sunday, Feb. 19th at 12:30pm in Fellowship Hall
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We will be meeting in person for food,
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fellowship and discussion on what we are learning
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Please bring a dish to share.
All are welcome!
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If you plan to come, please RSVP by texting "2790"
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to Wesley Memorial Tampa at (813) 592-1788.
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Please wait for prompts to fill out info card.
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METHODISTS UNITED IN PRAYER
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We had another fun afternoon at Habana Health Care Center last Saturday. A big thank you to Jan Grover, Renee Kincaid, Yecenia Torres for assisting with the art activity and Jeff Davis for providing music! Our next event is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 25th from 2-3pm. If you are available to assist, please contact Terri Davis at [email protected].
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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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"Transfer your attention away from needing other people to be your hero and trust God for your peace and the comfort that your soul longs for. God is our only hero."
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"The powerful image below is a great representation of what it looks like when you pray for others. Your prayers hold others up who don't have the strength to stand any longer. Your prayers hold those whose legs have been cut off by the world. Your prayers are the hands and feet of Christ to a lost and dying world. AMEN!!" ~Vernon Greeson~
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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. 5, 2023
"Lesson in Foundations"
Matthew 12:33-36
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9am Traditional Service 11:15am Contemporary Service
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