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February 7th, 2022 - February 13th, 2022

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Pastor's Notes to Wesley

Hello Wesley,

We would like to help the Nomads as they transition to the second team. Anyone who is available to help move some furniture and do some deep cleaning be ready for an invite. This will happen either Saturday or Monday. We want to get the offices up and running by Monday. We will know more by Friday morning and send out an update. If you are available, let's clean up.

We have been working thru what it means to be a great church and using a jigsaw puzzle as our visual. It is a difficult puzzle. I can see people walking by on the other side of the room. I want to encourage you. Do not give up. Keep working. At the beginning of a cultural shift and vision casting, it is always very difficult. As we progress, things will get a little easier. "You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised." Hebrews 10:36

We are anticipating meeting again in the sanctuary in late March or early April. This has been a very vigorous job for the Nomads with some really difficult work. They are persevering and any chance we get to help we should. I have been honored to know the first group who goes home this weekend as the new group arrives. Pray for them. May God's richest blessing fall upon them.



I love being your pastor,
Ernie
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Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church

February 13th, 2022 at 9:00 AM EDT

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Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church

February 13th, 2022 at 11:15 AM EDT

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REMINDER: All classes & Bible Studies and BOTH Worship Services will be held in the Fellowship Hall of the FLC until further notice. The church office will also be closed for a short period of time. We will keep you posted with any further information! Thank you for your cooperation through this renovation!

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If you are willing and able to help the Nomads, we have a great opportunity for you. We need to move some furniture and do some deep cleaning in the office and sanctuary areas of the church. We're hoping to get the offices up and running again for Monday. Swing by the church on Saturday the 12th or Monday the 14th to see how you can help!
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Wesley will be having a DRIVE THRU Ash Wednesday Service on

March 2nd from 6 a.m. - 8 a.m.

Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent, a time when many Christians prepare for Easter by observing a period of fasting, repentance, moderation, and spiritual discipline. Although Ash Wednesday has ancient roots, it does not appear in the rituals of The United Methodist Church or our predecessor denominations until the 20th century.

Ash Wednesday emphasizes two themes: our sinfulness before God and our human mortality. The service focuses on both themes, helping us realize that both have triumphed through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Ashes are an ancient symbol. In Genesis, we read that God formed human beings out of the dust of the earth (Genesis 2:7)...continue reading below.
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The Council On Ministry will be hosting a Retreat in Promiseland on February 26th from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. This retreat has been scheduled with Beth Potter from the district. The basis for the retreat will be the book “Everywhere You Look Discovering The Church Right Where You Are” by Tom Soerens. If you feel led to join the retreat and become a leader at Wesley, the Council On Ministry encourages you to get a copy of the book and read it before the retreat. This is all connected to what Pastor Ernie is preaching and the vision for the future of Wesley and the impact we make in our community.
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Monday, March 7, 7:00 - 9:00 pm - HOPE Rally
Monday, March 28, 7:00 - 9:00 pm - HOPE Nehemiah Action
Monday, May 23, 7:00 - 9:00 pm - HOPE Celebration

Summer Camp Fundraising Time!!!!

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GodGang is so excited about going to Camp Anderson aka Camp Andy this year!!! They have opened up a second location in Vero Beach, FL which is only 2 hours away from Tampa! We have 40 Students registered for camp and the majority of the students need scholarships. The Camp Tuition for each student is $275 (this is very affordable tuition for 5 days of room & board & food & ALL activities). Don't be surprised if you see some fundraising efforts going on outside of the sanctuary very soon! GodGang Youth is so grateful for the support they receive from the congregation to make this happen for them. If you feel it on your heart to sponsor a child or 2 or 3, you can make a donation and give it to the church in the offering plate, make sure to put Youth Camp in the memo, or please contact Nadia at 813-750-6696 by text or email her at [email protected].
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Every Tuesday Morning, Pastor Ernie does a live devotional connected to scripture. Right now he is reading through the book of Hebrews. If the devotional moves you, Pastor Ernie encourages you to SHARE the video and leave a comment, so that someone else may be blessed!
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Dear prayer warriors:

God has allowed me the privilege of sending out requests, since the day we did it by phone. However, now to bring the system up to giving new people the opportunity to serve in this manner, we're trying to change the way we do things. We are asking that instead of emailing me a prayer request, you can email the Church office ([email protected]) or use the link below (in blue) to enter your prayer requests on the Wesley Prayer Wall that is connected to the website. The steps on how to enter a request are featured below as well. If you could please help me in spreading the word on this change, I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks for your prayers and the privilege to serve.
In His service,
Fran

https://wesleymemorial.net/prayer-wall/

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Let us pray for you: When viewing the Worship Service, share/type in your prayer requests in the Comment Field. Your prayer requests will be recorded and added to the Prayer Wall in the church's website so that prayer warriors who visit the Prayer Wall can include your requests in their prayer lists.
Please Note: Prayer requests from the previous services have been posted to the Prayer Wall. Please take time to visit it and pray for these requests. Many Thanks!
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We will no longer be having the Salvation Army Donation Drop Box here at Wesley. Unfortunately, there have been items that are too large being left outside of the Drop Box that couldn't be collected and it has become an eye sore & a difficult job for the Salvation Army workers. Below is a link for anyone that would like to schedule a pick up for donations through the Salvation Army.
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If you would like to have an event or celebration (birth, graduation, marriage, etc.) added to the ANNOUNCEMENTS section, please click on this link: https://wesleymemorial.net/media-request and fill out the form with requested information. On the form, please select 'Other' media and include an description of the announcement.
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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.
You can also electronically give by visiting our website at: https://wesleymemorial.net/give/
Or by standard mail by sending cash or check to 6100 Memorial Hwy, Tampa FL 33615
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