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April 3, 2023 - April 9,2023
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I do not sit still very well, never have. My mom tells me I used to eat meals walking around the table. I still eat most meals that way. As I sit with Brenda, I get antsy. Ezekiel noticed and pulled me aside. I told him I need something to do. He said, “you are doing something.” “How about you just sit here and relax?”
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I am unsure I know how to do that so I could use some prayers.
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The Psalmist speaks to me today, “Be still and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10. I begin now disciplining myself to rejoice in being still. This is a new world for me and requires great trust. All these years I always just ran to the next thing I needed to do. Now being still is all there is. Here is what I have learned so far, in just a few days.
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1. Brenda wants me to be still. That alone is reason enough to learn how to do it.
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2. TV, as ludicrous as I see it, can be part of being still.
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3. I can be still in shifts now. Maybe in a while I will last a little longer.
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4. The most important part of being still is trust. The deeper I trust in God, the more valuable is my being still. Trust leads to a deeper relationship. Stillness with God keeps the light on. In years past whenever I tried to be still with God, we got into an argument. Trust has replaced arguing. I am learning my place at the table. Perhaps as we share communion this week and light candles on Friday, we can begin by simply being still, trusting.
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I love being your pastor,
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Join us tonight for Maundy Thursday marks the night of the Last Supper when Jesus Commanded that people sholuld love one another and that same night he then washed the feet of the disciples as an act of kindness. We will celebrate Communion this evening.
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That terrible Friday that Jesus was crucified has been called Good Friday because it led to the resurrection of Jesus and His victory over death and sin which we celebrate on Easter Sunday.
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Have you passed along an Easter invite to the church?
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YOUTH GROUP OPEN HOUSE
Wed., April 19th from 6pm to 8pm
FLC Youth Room 2nd Floor
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Kids from 6th -12 grade and their parents are invited to come check out the Wesley Youth Group called GodGang. Come learn more about their weekly get togethers and special events throughout the year that encourages fellowship, leadership, serving and spiritual growth. Horderves will be served. For more information contact Nadia Nunez at (813) 750-6696.
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Please reply to this email or contact Terri Davis
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if you are able to assist with the Habana art activity this month.
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Please sign up with a Wesley Team to walk and/or donate for the Cornerstone Wonderwalk! You can choose to walk as a team starting at the Hyde Park UMC or host your own individual walk. Last year Wesley raised $10,000.00! Sign up sheets available at church after services.
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Every year Wesley participates in the Wonder Walk raising funds for scholarships for economically disadvantaged students 0-5 years old to attend one of the three Rosa Valdez Early Learning Centers which provides quality early childcare education and nutricious food.
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WESLEY AMBASSADORS
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Thank you Wesley Ambassadors for coming out to represent the church at the Save A Life Tuesdays event hosted by the church last Saturday. This event was a great opportunity to hand out Easter invitations to the church and flyers for upcoming events. We also sold some art raffle tickets to raise money for the Cuba medicine initiative. Individual art sales were donated to the event.
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As a Wesley Ambassador, you not only serve as a greeter on Sunday mornings but also repesent the church in various events. If you are interested in joining the Wesley Ambassadors, please contact Amy Disseler at [email protected].
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Click button for some highlights of the evening.
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CUBA MINISTRY
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HABANA MINISTRY
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Terri and Renee delivered Easter goodie bags and cards to the Habana residents yesterday. In addition to visiting and praying for the regulars who attend the monthly art activity, they were also able to visit individual rooms and pray for others who are unable to get out of bed.
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Bridges Preschool is hiring part time teachers and assistants starting now and more in the summer and fall. 18 year olds looking for a summer job will be considered.
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Please spread the word to anyone you think might be interested.
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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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Please make visiting the prayer wall a daily practice!
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A Prayer for Easter Sunday
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"Lord we lift our hearts to you. As the dawn breaks, may we carry the unity we share into every moment knowing that we are one with the risen Christ. Lord, we lift our eyes to you. As the sunrises, may this moment stay with us, reminding us to look for the beautiful colors of promise in your word. Lord, we lift our prayers to you. As the dew air falls, may we breathe this morning in and know that like the earth, you sustain us, keep us and work within us always. And so, we lift our voices to you. We celebrate the greatest day in history, when Jesus rose from death, defeated darkness and bathed the world in stunning resurrection light. May we ever live to praise you! Amen."
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Please note that 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 livestream of recent sermons.
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Easter Sunday Sermon April 9, 2023
"The New Kingdom"
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9am Traditional Service 11:15am Contemporary Service
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