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Sept. 25, 2023 - Oct.1,2023
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Incredibly it is almost October and soon the leaves will be changing….oh wait, that was Pennsylvania. I was reading Oswald Chambers this morning and he had a powerful thought. He was talking about the people who initially proclaimed “Lord I will go with you wherever you want” only to almost immediately turn away and go back home. He said it like this, “Never apologize for the Lord. The words of the Lord hurt and offend until there is nothing left to hurt or offend. Jesus Christ has no tenderness toward
anything that is ultimately going to ruin us.”
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Too often we run from His words that hurt us when we should swallow them, ingest them, use their energy as a resource for transformation. Following Jesus may seem like a grand idea until we realize our little world does not become a garden of peace. Once we know that in the world there will be trouble even with Jesus, too often we simply throw up our hands and say, “what’s the point?” Maybe the real question today is are we doing anything that might be worthy of God speaking to us? If we spend too much time turning away from the voice trying to help, we end up not hearing the voice at
all and get confused by all the other voices. I sense that if God is going to speak to me it is likely a word of guidance, an effort to help me see what is important, the right way to go. He may be less inclined to say, “good job, you are doing the right thing.”
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Chambers says, “we must be fiercely ready to follow Jesus.” We are to be "no matter what" people. There is no “good bye” in Christianity, no “I’m done.” Our determination springs from a well of hope that has no bottom to it. The spring is endless.
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I love being your pastor,
Ernie
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This Sunday is the last session to get your photo taken for the Church Directory! If you have not had your picture taken yet, please make every effort to come before or after the 10am church service. If that is not possible, you will need to contact the church office and schedule a personal session. Whether you or a member or not, we want every regular attender and online participant to be in the directory!
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FRIDAY NIGHT SONG & PRAYER GATHERING
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Friday, September 29 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm
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We hope that you will join us this Friday!
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There is great power in coming together as a church to sing and pray!
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Please make every effort to join us this Friday night!
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!!
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Please reply to this email if you are able to help this month!
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This Saturday is finally here! Hope you are planning to join us!
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The raffle quilt is now on display in the overflow area in the back of the sanctuary!
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The next Soul Painting Session is Sat., Oct. 14 from 11am - 2pm. If you have been to any of the previous sessions, we hope you will return and finish up your painting which is cut to a 8" x 10" from the large roll of mixed media paper we worked on as a group. Pastor Ernie will be there to help you fill out the scripture form for the Advent booklet.
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You can now also summit your scripture form online here!
If you have not yet participated in Soul Painting, we hope you will join us in finishing up smaller art pieces with your own personal touch and pairing it with a focus scripture to include in the Advent Booklet.
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To learn more about Soul Painting and how it is part of a bigger initiative to create an Advent Booklet, click here!
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If you are able to help with Trunk 'r Treat this year, contact Rochelle and try to attend one or more of the scheduled planning meetings after the Sunday service on Oct. 1st, 8th, 15th, and 22nd. If you plan to bring a decorated trunk or need more info, contact Rochelle Mock at 813-215-6433 or [email protected].
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There are brochures at the info desk.
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Please make sure and share with your neighbors and friends!
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If you are available to help monitor activities on
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the first event scheduled Nov. 11 & 12,
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please contact the church office or reply to this email.
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GodGang YOUTH MINISTRY
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A BIG THANK YOU to GodGang for an awesome Sunday Service!!!
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Click button below for some highlights of the service!
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SOUL PAINTING
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We had a great afternoon last Saturday at the second Soul Painting opportunity. The first step in the process is to choose a focus scripture and write down on the mixed media paper before diving into the paint.
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For more highlights of the afternoon click button below.
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CUBA MINISTRY
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7 years and still going strong!!
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Last Friday was our first delivery to include all 3 schools!! All went smoothly and Webb Middle School i thrilled to be a part of this ministry and they are very grateful for the opportunity to work together this school year. Adding a new school adds a lot of additional work and space needed, but in the end, it's all worth it. We are working hard to keep the shelves stocked and ready for constant packing. Listed below are a few items if you want to help keep the shelves full.
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If you are able and want to help, we are always in need of the following:
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- Tuna/Chicken salad snack (Bumble or Dollar Tree Brand)
- Nutrigrain bars
- Small boxes of raisins
- Juice boxes or pouches
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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]
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Thank you again for all the love and support!
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UNITED METHODIST WOMEN OF FAITH
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NURSERY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
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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]
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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].
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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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This week Pastor Ernie shared his thought inspired by Nehemiah 9:6. Like Nehemiah, when God gives us a daunting task that seems impossible, we need to continue to worship and trust God, know that He is bigger than any job He gives us and that God has a plan. God will provide helpers and then it is time to get to work. 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.
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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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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.
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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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10:00 am SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE
Oct. 1, 2023
"Transforming a Cynic"
Acts 7-8
Pastor Ernie Post
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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.
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*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.
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