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June 12, 2023 - June 18,2023
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I have been going through Brenda’s things. We all knew she kept unusual stuff. 50-60 Longaberger baskets, 15 Thomas Kincaid paintings and we found this little purple stuffed bear in a glass case. My grandson, Isaac, is going to try and make some money for college and has solicited my help to figure out what this stuff is actually worth.
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Apparently, if the little purple stuffed bear is a first edition, it is worth like $100,000. Princess Diana Beanie Baby. Who knew? It’s not, so I guess we can get .50 or something. The story seems to be the same for everything. All that Brenda valued is really quite worthless. I would guess that is probably true for most of the things I own too, maybe you as well.
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I’ll tell you what is worth something to me and nothing to almost everyone else – the picture on my desk of Brenda holding two five-pound large mouth bass and grinning because she out fished me on her first time out. That is worth the world to me.
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I am excited about returning and getting to work on renewal. I pray God would find a way and trust us to the blessing we were meant to be.
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I love being your pastor,
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FRIDAY NIGHT SONG & PRAYER GATHERING
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Friday, June 16 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm
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We had a great meet up of 13 people last Friday and a very special time lifting up our church. We started out with casual song leading into guided prayer with individuals also sharing their personal prayers The Holy Spirit was moving.
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We hope that even more people will join us this Friday! Churches that pray together in unity are strengthened to face the spiritual war that surrounds us in this world and to focus on what God has called us to be as the church.
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Our prayers will be focused on strengthening church unity, lifting our Pastor up, as well as prayers for our ministries, leadership and members.
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Please make every effort to join us this Friday night!
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Rides will be provided for those who do not drive at night.
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We will be celebrating Father's Day between services 10am to 11:15am
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with cake and punch, a photo booth and a special surprise for our fathers!
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Please plan to stay after first service or
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come early for second service to celebrate with us.
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We will also be celebrating two baptisms on Father's Day at the 9am service!
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Ladies, join us for a 7 week study of God's Amazing Book, from June 28 to August 9! This study has been prayerfully designed for those who know nothing about Jesus or the Bible, those who are new to the idea of a weekly Bible study and those who'd like a chance to get a taste of what the Community Bible Study is like. Even those who have been studying the Bible for a while will find a refreshing new way to experience the overview of the Bible!
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This is a great opportunity to invite a friend! The books are free and the homework is short and easy. Please contact Leslie Berlin to register yourself or someone else at 813-494-9063 or [email protected]
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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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For more info or to volunteer, contact Rochelle Mock
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THE NEEDLES GROUP
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The Needles group were buzzing today with a full house. Welcome to their new member, Sandra, and her seeing eye dog! Thank you Nancy Blunk for leading the way!
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CUBA MINISTRY
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NEWS FROM DURANONA SISTER CHURCH – June 10, 2023
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Lately it has not stopped raining. Water has flooded all their streets and roads.
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The packages we sent to Duranona in early April have not arrived yet because travel/transportation to the eastern part of the Island has been stopped until the rains cease When the flood waters recede,the damage left behind will present many dangers on the roads..
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Thursday, June 8 th was Pastora’s 29 th birthday and they celebrated it with, what else?, PIZZA!!! tamales, and sodas.
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Omar’s leg is healing. Pastora is praying after the accident over Keiler so the doctors in the hospital where his parents are taking him will find a cure for his baldness.
They covet your prayers!
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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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The next several weeks Pastor Ernie 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 and Awakening
We come before you today, humbly, needy of your grace, praying for the power of your Holy Spirit to fill us afresh. We ask for your forgiveness in all the ways we’ve wandered so far from your presence. We need your healing and grace. We are desperate to have our hope restored in you. Thank you for reminding us you are always faithful and that you’re constantly at work on behalf of your children – powerfully, completely, drawing us closer to you again.
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Forgive us for drifting away from you, for being taken in by all the world has to offer, and for allowing other things to become more important in our lives. We bring you these places we’re hurting, the broken pieces that maybe others can’t see, but you alone are able to fully understand. You know the pain we’ve carried, all the burdens and cares. You know where we still need to be set free. We pray for your healing and power to cover every broken place, and to renew our hearts in you again.
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Wake us up Lord! Remind us to live aware, to redeem the time, to listen to your words, to be willing to make a difference in the places you’ve called us to be. Thank you for your mighty power that acts on behalf of your children. Out of your kindness, please extend to us your grace and freedom. Cover us with your protection. Empower us with your strength. We ask for an awakening of your presence in our own lives and in the world around us, as never seen before. We pray for your help to be faithful to proclaim your name, and that all the enemy’s plans to silence the name of Jesus would be crushed.
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We pray that you would unify your people for your great glory, and that all believers would stand together in your power and peace. We ask for seasons of refreshing to fill our lives and the days ahead. We pray for your comfort and healing in our world.
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Shine on us dear God. Restore our lives and help us to be wise to redeem the time. Thank you that you will never waste our pain and suffering in this life, but that you alone are able to turn it around for good. Thank you that nothing is impossible with you. Your same power that broke prison chains, raised the dead, healed the sick, and parted the seas — your same amazing power is still at work today. Thank you for your reminders that you are always with us, helping us, and that you haven’t lost control, even when things feel uncertain around us. All your plans and purposes will prevail, for you alone are mighty! We believe and trust you to do extraordinary miracles in our lives — in our land — in our world.
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We need you now more than ever before. Our times are in your hands. We love you Lord.
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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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Sunday Sermon June 18, 2023
“True Discipleship ”
Acts -- Chapters 1 thru 12
Rev. Rich Cockburn
9am Traditional Service 11:15 Contemporary Service
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