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Feb.6, 2023 - Feb.12,2023
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Hello Wesley,
I made the mistake this morning of glancing at the news headlines. Earthquakes in Turkey and Syria; North Korea about to declare war on South Korea; China wants to take over Taiwan; 6 articles about different groups being offended somehow; bear market maybe a recession; and on and on and on. I stopped looking. When I was a kid we had three tv stations. Early last night I scrolled through 2700 stations. Know what my bottom line was? “There’s nothing on.”
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When I got to work today around 6, I immediately took a walk. My first lap I took the headlines with me. The walk was of little help. I readjusted my perspective and took a walk with my new attitude. Again, not much help. What to do? I came into the office and just sat at my desk and knew I would be unproductive today. Too much on my mind. I needed to declutter but was struggling with focus. I needed to do my Tuesday morning devotion and had to get it together quickly. The hurry did not help! Might as well go through my emails. Lo and behold, one of the emails had an attachment, a Bible teaching I listened to about the tabernacle in the wilderness. I learned something important that one day I will teach. The teacher reminded me just how much God wants to be with me. There it was! “God wants to be with me” is exactly what I need.
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So I took another walk, this time with God, remembering His great love for me, His willingness to come near to me and help me when I am overrun with news. Exactly what I needed. As I walked I began to rest in His promises that I had memorized over the years. This time it was a two lap walk and quite glorious. It’s a new day.
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I love being your pastor,
Ernie
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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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Tues., Feb. 14th from 9am to 11am
Join us in the church sanctuary to lift up to the Lord the Administrative Board members and their plans, discussions and decisions to be made at their next meeting.
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This prayer gathering is for the sole purpose of asking for God’s guidance in giving our leaders discernment as we go forward. This is a shared commitment we all make as brothers and sisters in Wesley to pray and contend for the faith and our church. If you are unable to come to the gathering this month, please, during this time, lift up your prayers at home, work, school, wherever you.
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Contact Renee by email [email protected] or call her (813-885-5674) for any other information or inquiry.
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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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The HOPE Network Members for Wesley need your help!
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Please stand with us on March 20th at the Nehemiah Action!
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Click button below to learn more about HOPE!
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METHODISTS UNITED IN PRAYER
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Volunteers are needed to assist at the Spring Festival with set up, take down, clean up, directing parking and easter egg hunt. Also we are looking for people to represent their ministy in the Ministry Marketplace, a new addition to the Spring Festival. If you are able to help, please contact Rochelle Mock at [email protected].
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THANK YOU WESLEY!!!
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Much gratitude for all the Valentine chocolates and cards given for the residents at Habana Health Care! The cards were handmade by the Wesley kids in Promiseland and the 5th grade English students at Tampa Pinnacle Academy which was arranged by Amanda Olson who is a teacher there. All will be delivered in time for Valentine's Day this coming Tuesday!
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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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"If we turn our relationship with God into a "to do" list, we fail to experience the depth of what God does in Christ. Our relationship with Christ is based on the reality we can not do what needs to be done. Only God can do that for us. Only God can empower us."
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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 Feb. 12, 2023
"Lesson in Faithfulness"
Matthew 13:1-12
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9am Traditional Service 11:15am Contemporary Service
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