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May 22, 2023 - May 28,2023
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We have been hearing in church that our district superintendent, Emily Hotho, will be here June 4 at 11:15am (one service this day) to share with us from the pulpit and afterward have a dialogue concerning the state of the United Methodist Church and the process for a church to disaffiliate should we desire to do so.
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I thought I would give a brief explanation of what is happening. In 2019 the General Conference of the United Methodist Church met and there was a motion passed that allowed churches to leave the denomination. The issue that pushed this to happen was the decades long debate about human sexuality and in particular whether homosexual weddings should be allowed to take place in the church and whether or not homosexuals should be ordained as pastors. There was a great divide. Some churches have already left the denomination, some 2,000 of the 32,000 United Methodist Churches in America. The paragraph that allows for disaffiliation has a sunset clause that expires December 31 of this year. Leadership has been looking at whether or not Wesley wants to disaffiliate. Emily is coming to help us all understand why we should stay with the United Methodist Church and will field questions we may have.
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The following Wednesday, June 7, I will be available for further Q and A. We can meet at 7 pm in the fellowship hall. There will be a second Q and A on July 9 after church, again in the fellowship hall. I will also be available to groups already meeting to come and help us navigate this journey. Should leadership discern that it is best to have the church vote on this, we will have the DS set a date for the vote and there would need to be a super majority, 60% or more, to leave the denomination.
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If this comes to a vote, only members will be allowed to vote. It is important we help folks by giving them every opportunity to join so we will have two new member classes in June after church, June 11 and June 25. There will be a number of ways to check on your membership. Someone will be in the back of the church with a list after church services and we will make the list available digitally so you can check.
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Be in prayer for the church,
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This event is open to the church and community to celebrate veterans of past and present. Please, if you are coming to remember to bring your Memorabilla. We would love to reminisce, honor and pray on those from your past and present. Metals, Hats, Pictures, Letters, or anything else sentimental that has essences of your soldier are encouraged.
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A special thank you to Betsy Danielson and Kelly Sweet for suggesting and organizing this event for the church!
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We'll get wet, it'll be messy
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(if we don't get some rain between now and then)
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AND FOAMY but We will have fun!
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Our "Schools Out Bash" is our last Wednesday night planned for the school year.
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For more info, contact Rochelle Mock 813-215-6433.
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The Silver Saints is a senior group that meets quarterly. Their mission is to connect with each other and their community and to provide support in their spiritual walk. Each meeting has a theme such as Cruising, Tailgating, Mardi Gras, Luau, Reunion, Hippie, Summer Picnic, etc. We have a devotion, provide lunch, play games and work on a service project. Some of our projects include: reading stories to the children at Bridges, appreciation gifts for church staff, appreciation gifts for the Nomads, Christmas baskets for the homeless, Thinking of You cards for shut-ins, appreciation cards to veterans and Christmas stockings for shut-ins.
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Directly after second service we will go to the FLC Fellowship Hall. The church will provide chicken and is asking members to bring a side dish. If your last name is A-F, please bring a Salad/Pasta Dish, G-N Vegetable/Bread/Cheese Dish, O-V Desert/Fruit Dish..... Or as an alternative, bring what you wish!
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Emily will start her presentation at 12:45pm as we are having lunch. A Question and Answer time will immediately follow. It is expected the meeting will conclude between 1:30 -2:00pm, depending on the quantity of questions. All questions will be answered. Please note this is a time for questions only, asked respectfully, with no speeches. Childcare will be available. Please let the office know if you are coming and would like childcare so we are adequately prepared for their lunch in a seperate room.
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There will be a zoom link for those who are unable to attend in person. The link will be sent via email and text the day before as well as posted on the website. The recording will be available on the website shortly after.
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This is a very important meeting that will involve the future of our church and whether or not we decide to remain UMC. Please make every effort to attend!
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UMC DISCERNMENT
Questions and Answers with Pastor Ernie
WED., JUNE 4 AT 7PM AND SUNDAY, JULY 9 AT 12:30PM
FLC FELLOWSHIP HALL
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We are so happy there have been some new attenders
express an interest in joining the church!
We also have some long term attenders very active in the church
who never officially joined the church .
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When a vote comes up for important issues, it is important to know
that only official members are allowed to vote.
So if you would like to vote on a issue in the coming months
that will affect the future of our church,
please be sure to check your membership status.
There will be a number of ways to check your membership.
Someone will be in the back of the church with a list after church services
and there will soon be a list available digitally so you can check.
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GodGang leaves for camp on June 19th and will return on the 23rd.
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Sponsorships are still needed. The cost for each youth is $295. The camp experience is a life changing event in their spiritual journey. Please keep our youth in your prayers!
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If you would like to sponsor a child, please make a note on your check and put in offering or bring by the office during normal business hours. You may also make a donation online with a note specifying Youth Camp. For online payments, we request you also contact office to help ensure the donation for youth camp is properly accounted for. Office hours are Monday - Thurs. 9-3 or call 813-769-9157.
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Click button below for some highlights of last year's camp.
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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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HOPE MINISTRY
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We had a wonderful time at the HOPE Celebration Monday night with four of our Wesley Network Members in attendance. Carol Dittmar, our fearless leader was out of town and Sue Ann Korsberg stepped up to take her lead. So far the Wesley Network Members have comitted to a $2050.00 donation towards supporting the organization who works so hard to work with our county officials for positive change in Hillsborough County. Wesley members are invited to join us in support of this worthy cause. Click button below to donate.
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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. If interested, please contact Church Office at 813-769-9157.
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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 Unity in the Church
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Oh Jesus, our Savior and Redeemer, unite our hearts in love and strengthen the bond within Your church.
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Graciously grant us wisdom and understanding to overcome our differences and embrace one another as Your children.
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Bless our leaders and grant them humility, that they may guide us towards unity and harmony in Your name.
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Pour out Your Spirit upon us, that we may live in unity, sharing Your love and grace with the world.
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In Your precious name, we pray. 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 May 28, 2023
"Nicodemus"
John 3:1-21; John 7:40-53; John 19:38-42
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