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June 6, 2022 - June 12, 2022
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Pastor's Notes to Wesley
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Hello Wesley,
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I have started working on a new series, "What was He Thinking?" It will be a series that looks at the times in the Old Testament where God did something that requires a bit of thought and perspective to discern what is really going on.
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I am going to start with Genesis 1-11, creation through the flood. I will begin with the creation story and ask some of the basic questions:
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What was the purpose of creation?
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Why are there two creation stories?
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Does the creation story conflict with evolution?
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Were there really only two people?
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Why are there two Noah stories? Is the flood for real?
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Who are the Nephelim? the watchers?
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And I have many more questions I have asked over the years.
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My motive is to help us understand that the Old Testament has profound truth that still applies to our world today. Many are calling to excise the entire Old Testament and parts of the New Testament as irrelevant and untrue in today's society. I thought I would take the high road and rather than argue, simply lift up the great truth that is there.
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I plan to use the Tuesday morning devotion time, so if you are interested in these things, I encourage you to like the church's facebook page and join us for the weekly devotion, "Coffee with Ernie." The series will begin in August.
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I love being your pastor.
Ernie
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God Gang is enjoying their week at Camp Andy in Vero Beach!
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The Needles Group delivered 25 nap pads to Rosa Valdez Early Learning Center!
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Thank You to all who made this possible!
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Tuesday, June 14th from 10am - 11am
In the Sanctuary
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We will be lifting up to the Lord the Administrative Board members and their plans, discussions and decisions to be made at their meeting.
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This prayer gathering is for the sole purpose of asking for God’s guidance in giving our leaders discernment as we go forward. This is a shared commitment we all make as brothers and sisters in Wesley to pray and contend for the faith and our church. If you are unable to come to the gathering this month, please, during this time, lift up your prayers at home, work, school, wherever you.
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Contact Renee by email [email protected] or call her (813-885-5674) for any other information or inquiry.
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Make a joyful sound unto the Lord!
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Being able to read music is a plus but if you don't, it's no problem. you will be amazed at how fast you will learn the Hand Bell music. Our ringers have a lot of fun at our rehearsals but also work hard when learning new music.
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Other people are important!
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Gather up your clues and join us for a Pot Luck Dinner!
Roasted Pig to be provided!
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Please bring your favorite dish following the guidelines below:
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Last Name A - H bring a vegetable or fruit dish
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Last Name I - P bring a salad or pasta dish
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Last name Q - Y bring a desert dish
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The VBS Planning Committee will meet every Sunday 10am - 11am in Promise Land until July 10. Please consider volunteering and meet with us between services to prepare for a fabulous VBS 2022 experience for our kids!
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Pictured from left to right: Mandi Harrison, Dennis Bennett, Rochelle Mock, Arlene Demmi. Not pictured: Gage Davis, Shaun Black, Betsy Danielson, Kelly Sweet, Ms. Mary, and Ms. McKenna.
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A Very Special Thank You to All that have Served in our Children's Ministry!
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If you see one of our persons of the week , take a moment and thank them for their service!
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If you would like to have an event or celebration (birth, graduation, marriage, etc.) added to the ANNOUNCEMENTS section, please email [email protected] , including description of announcement along with any photographs.
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Friends,
Sponsorship of Ukrainian families with special needs is moving along. One family who is planning to come to the refugee center in VT has a young child who was burned over 80% of her body and needs skin graft surgery. Another has a child with cerebral palsy, and then there is Farida who needs physical rehabilitation that is not available in Ukraine or even in Europe.
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All three families need help with flights or a US sponsor. A sponsor is someone who can complete the paperwork required by our government; care will be given by Agape House of Mercy in Vermont (Dr. Theresa & Scott Cianciolo). If you are remotely interested in what this entails, please contact me at 813-404-2478 or [email protected].
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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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Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church
June 12, 2022 at 9:00 AM EDT
Traditional Worship Service
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Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church
June 12, 2022 at 11:15 AM EDT
Contemporary Worship Service
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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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Please visit prayer wall for recent prayer requests!
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