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Feb.13, 2023 - Feb.19,2023
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Hello Wesley,
We are entering the season of lent, a time for reflection, repentance, and renewal. Many people are familiar with the concept of giving something up for Lent but sometimes do not really know why. The spiritual discipline of sacrifice is at the core of lent. God’s people spend more time praying, studying the scripture, fasting, practicing sacrificial giving. Often people will make a 40 day commitment to something that starts Ash Wednesday, this coming Wednesday February 22. We will have a special
service at 7 pm in the sanctuary to begin our Lenten season. Each of us should consider this a season of sacrifice that leads to renewal. Here are some ideas:
Commit to
1. Read through one of the Gospels before Easter.
2. Help a neighbor with a project between now to Easter
3. Fast one day a week and seek God’s guidance for a decision. (I will be fasting every Monday if any one wants to join me. Let me know and I can give a little guidance).
4. Simply give up something that is a regular part of your life and dedicate the sacrifice to a cause, like medicines for Cuba: Starbucks Coffee, eating out, candy or donuts, etc…
5. Start each morning with a prayer for discernment: “Lord help me be aware today of your movement in my life and those around me.”
6. Go out of your way to encourage someone every day.
7. Call someone you need to reconcile with
8. Write a note to your parents if they are still alive and thank them. Share a great growing up memory. If your parents are gone, write a sibling or a friend.
9. Tell someone in your life you love them. Give a hug.
10. Memorize one Bible verse a week.
What I do every Lent is give up one thing in favor of something else. Usually, I change out something that is not so helpful for something that actually helps. Make this Lent a season of spiritual focus and growth.
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I love being your pastor,
Ernie
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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.
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(The church will provide fried chicken)
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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We are currently on week 6 but the study is structured where you can jump in at any time, start with the day we are on or start at the beginning if you wish. Although the study was designed to do the 27 books of the New Testament in 90 days, it is perfectly fine to move along at your own pace.
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Each week Pastor Ernie will jump in the Facebook group with a live video with a recap of the week we are on or to address any questions from the study from any week.
Participants are encouraged to interact and ask questions!
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Click button below for recap of week 6.
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(Nevermind, Pastor Ernie is sideways, lol, he's still learning how to do this live thing!)
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Ash Wednesday is the beginning of Lent. Lent is a time of reflection and self-analysis and intentional consideration of what we believe and stand for as Christians. But, as dark as this sounds, if we do Lent right, we will emerge in 40 days with a renewed understanding of the magnitude of Jesus’ sacrifice for us and a renewed trust in God’s sovereignty in the light of the greatest spectacle and celebration that the universe has ever known: Easter. To learn more about the history of Lent and Wesley's intention for Sacrificial giving to medicines for Cuba during Lent, click button below.
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There will be a HOPE Rally for Network members on Feb.27 at 7pm at Hyde Park UMC for updates and testimonies on issues as we prepare to present and engage with local decision makers at the Nehemiah Action on March 20th.
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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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Our goal is to have 40 people from the Wesley Congregation at this event!
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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 ministry 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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CUBA MINISTRY
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WESLEY CHURCH IS CELEBRATING A NEW SISTER RELATIONSHIP WITH A CUBA CHURCH, DURAÑONA METHODIST CHURCH.
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This is a Covenant partnership through the ministry of the Methodists United in Prayer that joins both of our churches with the bonds of the love of God, in mutual fellowship and prayer. The mission home in Duranona was appointed as an official church of the Methodist Church in Cuba in Jone 2003.
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Pastora Darielis Correa worked with the youth and children of the church prior to being appointed as the pastora of the Duranona Church in June 2019. The church now has 45 official members and many more attend the Sunday services. Her husband has been called to a special mission of ministering to alcoholics.
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The map below shows where the Duranona church is located in relation to our other sister church, Media Luna.
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To learn more about our new sister church in Duranona, click button below.
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WESLEY CHURCH OUTREACH
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Wesley will be casting seeds the first of March in surrounding communities with an outreach packet from the church. If you are available to help with folding brochures , stuffing bags with info and packing in groups of 30, please contact the church office at 813-769-9157 or email [email protected]. On Sunday, March 5 the congregation will be invited to pick up a pack of bags after the service and help distribute to surrounding communities.
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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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"Behavior flows out of transformation. Behavior is not the cause of transformation."
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You are invited to post your prayer requests and praise reports on the church prayer wall as well as updates on others you would like to share with others. We encourage everyone to make visits to the prayer wall a daily practice to support others with your prayers and comments! Let's stay connected!
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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. 19, 2023
"Lesson in Perseverance"
Matthew 13:24-30
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Isel Castillo on Wesley/Cuba Covenant
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9am Traditional Service 11:15am Contemporary Service
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