|
|
|
|
|
Sept. 18, 2023 - September 24,2023
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hello Wesley,
This morning one of my devotions had this key verse: "God [made all people from one man] so that men would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from each one of us." — Acts 17:27 . God made all of humanity so that we would seek him. Now there is a thought that baffles the mind. We know God’s ways are not thwarted and yet so many do not seek Him. I think the real question is not about those who do not seek God but about those who do. About me. Am I seeking God fully, completely? Do I settle for little glimpses, and the chills when I sense a special presence? I really think I should be aware there is so much more.
|
Paul tells the Athenians, who prided themselves on their philosophically astute minds, that the true God is not so far from each of us, not so difficult to reach, or to hear. Paul says He “is not far from each of us.” That is a tremendous comfort. God makes is easy to find Him and to hear from him. The simplest of things reveals the God who cares for us. And at the same time my simple life can reveal the God who cares to someone else. BE JESUS to someone today. Help someone see that God is not so far away.
|
I love being your pastor,
Ernie
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
FRIDAY NIGHT SONG & PRAYER GATHERING
|
Friday, September 22 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm
|
|
We hope that you will join us this Friday!
|
|
There is great power in coming together as a church to sing and pray!
|
Please make every effort to join us this Friday night!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The next Sept. 23 Soul Painting event from 11am -2pm will be included in the Bridges Fall Festival. Come out and enjoy the afternoon and the boyscouts will be here providing a carwash! Lunch will be served! RSVP is not required but appreciated so we can accurately prepare for the amount of food.
|
|
All are invited to come out and participate!
|
|
This is a great opportunity to invite your neighbors and friends!
|
|
Please reply to this email if you are able to help!
|
|
|
|
|
Thank You to everyone who came out for our first Soul Painting time. Individual pieces have been cut out from the group creation. We hope you will return to edit and complete your painting and submit your scripture along with your thought and prayer. Forms will be available or you can bring your own note with you! Below is the goal for the format of the Advent Booklet that will be printed for this Christmas season. There will be extra copies printed to share with friends and family!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
WOW's FALL AND CHRISTMAS CRAFT YEAR
|
|
|
Raffle tickets will be available soon for this beautiful handcrafted quilt!
|
|
Click button below to see preview of some of the items that will be available!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
PROMISELAND
|
|
|
Promiseland had a fun afternoon last Saturday with their "Bring Your Own" Pool Party! The kids basked in the sun and the parents and grandparents sat in the shade just enjoying relaxing and getting to know each other. Thank You to everyone who attended and helped!
|
|
|
|
|
|
SOUL PAINTING
|
Last night we had a special Soul Painting time with Promiseland!
|
|
Read more about where we are going with this here!
|
|
|
This is round one with the younger ones. The older ones joined us for round two! Promiseland had a full house and everyone enjoyed digging into the paint. Soul Painting is a way to show them that God is with them in whatever they are doing.
|
We will be having another Soul Painting time this Saturday from 11am - 2pm.
Bridges Preschool has been invited to join us!
|
|
Please reply to this email if you are able to help!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7 years and still going strong!!
|
|
All is going well with Pack a Sack and this Friday will be our first delivery to Webb Middle School. We are starting the year with 170 children so we are grateful to be able to reach so many with this ministry that started 7 years ago with a hope and a plea from Ernie. Thanks to all of you who made it possible to continue reaching these children right here in our community.
|
We will start collecting items, so if you are able and want to help, we re always in need of the following:
|
- Tuna/Chicken salad snack (Bumble or Dollar Tree Brand)
- Nutrigrain bars
- Small boxes of raisins
|
|
PACKERS NEEDED: If you would like to come and help us pack, we'd love to have you. If you have a small group (company team building, girl scout troop, bible study group, etc.) we can arrange a time for your group to come in and pack! It's fun and rewarding. We pack at various times so feel free to be in touch with Jamie if you think you might be interested. 813-967-3800 or [email protected]
|
|
|
Thank you again for all the love and support!
|
|
|
|
|
|
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN OF FAITH
|
|
|
|
|
|
NURSERY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
|
We need four volunteers, each available one Sunday a month during the worship service, to provide back up when the nursery has both infants and toddlers. Contact the church office if you are able to help. [email protected]
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The cost to ship each shoebox is $10. If you would like to help with shipping You can put in a marked envelope in the offering plate, deliver to the office or Shaun Black. Shaun wears many hats here at Wesley. She would be thrilled to find someone new who has a heart for the Shoebox ministry and would like to get more involved in the back end responsibilities. Every year there is also a need for strong abled men and women to help load the trucks. If interested you can contact Shaun at 813/399-0220 or email: [email protected].
|
|
|
|
|
|
INTRODUCTION TO SOUL CARE
|
|
To read the entire introductory lesson, click here!
This is a course you can do on your own but hope you will consider being part of a small group for discussion and interaction.
|
|
We are looking for people who are interested in getting together to watch and discuss the videos. If you are interested please respond to this email. The start date of this course, along with day and time, will be determined based on interest and response.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
Or by standard mail by sending cash or check to
|
|
6100 Memorial Hwy, Tampa FL 33615
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Office hours are Monday - Thursday 9am-3pm.
|
|
We are here to help you with any of your needs.
|
|
Church Contact Information:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
This week Pastor Ernie talked about the differences in perception. There is a difference between being humble and having low self-esteem. A humble person looks beyond themselves and elevates other people. Low self-esteem is a focus of lowering of self to punish yourself. You are invited to listen to Pastor Ernie every Tuesday morning at 7:30am on Facebook or you can watch it later. Click link below for the most recent episode.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Post your prayers and praise requests here and pray and comment for others!
|
|
Please make visiting the prayer wall a daily practice!
|
|
|
|
Heavenly Father, thank you for your great love for the church. We pray that your people would have unity amid diversity and would love each other faithfully regardless of culture or background. We ask that your church would produce mature disciples of Jesus who would spread the gospel message across the world. We pray that you would raise up godly and reliable leaders to shepherd your people. We ask that your church would display a hunger for your word and for your spirit. We ask that you would develop and sustain deep, meaningful relationships throughout your church that are used to demonstrate your love to a watching world. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
|
|
|
10:00 am SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE
Sept.24, 2023
"God's Love"
presented by
GodGang Youth Group
|
|
Please help the church save money on paper and printing by checking in virtually on Sunday Service and receiving a bulletin. The QR code will be posted on the outside and inside of sanctuary entries, in the pews, and at the coffee station. Give it a try and see if it works for you. Paper bulletins will still be available if preferred.
|
|
*Please note: When registering for check in, it is only required to input one contact - cell phone OR email (although both are preferred.) All other requests are optional and can be bypassed by simply pressing the done button.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA!
|
