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April 24, 2023 - April 30,2023
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This week I am preparing a lesson on the Apostle John. I have always been struck by how completely different his remembering is from Matthew and the others. John’s gospel is almost completely new from Matthew, Mark and Luke. It’s not that their theology is any different, but their perspective is. Mark just rushes from one event to another. “and then…’ is repeated many, many times. Matthew is written for Jewish people and so is filled with Old Testament illustrations and quotes. Luke has a
Gentile audience and has stories and events specific to Gentiles, The good Samaritan, the lost son, healing stories, the Centurion. John seems like he read these other accounts and simply kept remembering something they forgot.
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I have begun wondering just how different we can be from one another and still be citizens of the same kingdom. John seems more interested in the relationships Jesus had with people and so his recollection of an event goes into way more detail and even has some emotional context. He really does see things from a different perspective.
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When we realize how important those different perspectives are to God, it allows us clarity to love people who see things differently from us.
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My children are very different. Their perspectives on things rarely match. Yet they are both believers and part of my family. Oddly, I never once considered one of them as outside the family, even though I may have disagreed with their perspective. Perhaps we can learn something from this rag tag group of disciples who rarely all saw things the same way,
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I love being your pastor,
Ernie
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We are excited to have Kristine Johnson join us with her therapy dog, Betty!
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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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“May the 4th Be With You,” marks a celebration of all things Star Wars.
As most fans know, the fourth day in May became Star Wars Day
because of the turn of phrase, “May the force be with you,”
used by Jedi Masters in the movies.
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PROMISELAND WILL BE CELEBRATING
ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 3
6:30 – 8:00 pm
(Kids 4 yrs old thru 6th grade)
We will have a great trivia contest, some fantastic Star type games and
food to go along with it! Wear your costume!
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THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2023
This is the day to pray for America.
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As all our nation Pray for America whose pledge of allegiance recounts that we are “one nation under God,” and whose currency states that it is “in God we trust,” we, at Wesley Church, want to have a time of prayer and worship of the God who rules over our church and our country. God is the One who gave us this promise in 2 Chronicles 7:14:“If my people, who are called by My name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.”
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As we humbly and diligently seek Him, through prayer, we’ll be changed and see transformation in America and in our church. Through prayer, we are able to tap into His wisdom, strength, protection, and peace. He stands ready to respond to our needs
when we humbly ask for divine intervention in the affairs of this world.
Please join us on Thursday, May 4 th from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
for a time of corporate prayer at the church sanctuary.
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“The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.”
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SAT., MAY 6TH FROM 9AM TO 12PM
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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 in the overflow area.
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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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SUNDAY, MAY 14
The Promiseland kids will be making and serving their Mom's breakfast in Promiseland from 10am - 11am.
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There will also be a photo booth set up in the Sanctuary overflow area between services for all Church Moms with a special surprise! Please plan to stay after first service or come a little early for second service. Donuts and coffee will be served!
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Everyone is invited to come celebrate this special milestone for our littlest Grads!
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We will be honoring our veterans on Sunday, May 28 after second service in Fellowship Hall. If you have a testimonial you would like to share with the church, please contact Betsy Danielson at 813-968-2844 or Kelly Sweet at 813-748-8041.
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Come join Promiseland as we celebrate the end of another school year!
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We will have water slides, sprinklers, water ballons and more!
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Please wear beach gear & shoes and bring a towel.
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Be ready for lots of fun as we kick off the summer!
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For more info, contact Rochelle Mock 813-215-6433.
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We are engaged in an epic battle for the hearts and minds of our youth. Every day, they're bombarded with lies about who they are, who their Creator is, and where their salvation comes from. Thankfully, God has given his children armor to wear in this battle between truth and lies, light and darkness, good and evil!
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With this VBS, your kids will learn how they can be part of God's kingdom through salvation in his Son and will be equipped with the armor of God to become Keepers of the Kingdom who stand strong in today's battle for truth.
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GodGang Youth Group
GodGang is busy working for ways to raise funds for Youth Camp this year. There is still one raffle basket left from the Spring Festival in the overflow they are taking bids for.
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Christian Summer Camp is a life transforming week for many youth that have attended in past years. The cost for each child this year is $295. Prayerfully consider if you would like to sponsor a child this year or donate in any amount. Please place your contribution in the offering plate in an envelope clearly marked for Youth Camp.
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This is a picture of last summer's Youth Camp.
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FOR MAY, PLEASE BRING IN SMALL PLASTIC CUPS AND BOWLS!
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The church is looking for four volunteers who can committ one Sunday a month (second service) to provide backup nursery care if needed. We had two new families with toddlers last week and or praying for more to come!
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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 has completed his series "Finding Jesus in the Old Testament". The next several weeks he will be discussing various personalities in the Bible and what lessons we can learn from that to apply to our lives today. Join us every Tuesday morning at 7:30 am on Facebook or you can watch it later as well.
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Post your prayers and praise requests here and pray and comment for others!
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Please make visiting the prayer wall a daily practice!
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A Prayer for renewal
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"God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit – we cry out to You for the renewing of our minds. We have so often gone along with the ways of the world, without even noticing. Forgive us for our sins of commission and omission. Wake us up to the transforming power of Christ’s work on the cross for us. We want to seek your good, pleasing and perfect will for ourselves and those in our care. In Christ’s name, Amen.”
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Please note that we are 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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9am Traditional Service 11:15am Contemporary Service
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Sunday Sermon April 30, 2023
"John the Apostle"
Mark 3: 17; Luke 9: 51-56; John 19: 25-27
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