|
|
|
|
|
Oct. 2, 2023 - Oct.8,2023
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hello Wesley,
One of my devotions I read each day is Oswald Chambers’ My Utmost for His Highest. For October 2, he wrote, “The height of the mountain top is measured by the drab drudgery of the valley; but it is in the valley that we have to live for the glory of God.” I understand fully life in the valley. I live there. The real question is can I reveal God’s glory where I live? I can see the sun and clouds above the tops of the mountains and though I walk, I cannot seem to get there. I have chosen instead to try and live in the
valley, look around at whatever may be glorious in the bottom of the ravine or perhaps in the dry air of a desert.
|
I told my parents when I went to see them in June to try and find one good thing each day. We talked about the reality of living knowing there was no more getting better. Can we find something in the midst of that, something that glorifies God? I encourage them and helped as we walked around their facility where they lived and I struggled understanding why it was so hard for them.
|
My dad died Saturday and I had not yet gotten through the valley from Brenda. Yet I know I will. And if I do not, I will find a way to glorify God in the valley. Each of us has had, is having, and will have experiences that challenge our understanding of what is
good in life. The real challenge of faith is not of the mind, believing as an intellectual exercise is easy compared to faith through the valley. Real faith finds a way to bring love and hope into the valleys of life. “My life is not my own, I was bought with a price.” The price Jesus paid was so that I could walk through the valleys with Him by my side.
|
I sure do hope you know Jesus.
|
I love being your pastor,
Ernie
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
FRIDAY NIGHT SONG & PRAYER GATHERING
|
Friday, October 6 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 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.
|
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.
|
|
To learn more about Soul Painting and how it is part of a bigger initiative to create an Advent Booklet, click here!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bridges Preschool will be offering games and activities on the bike trail in the play yard and there will be Soul Painting in the Courtyard. And don't miss the Annual Craft Fair in Fellowship Hall! A fun day for the whole family!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Please join us for HOPE's 35th Annual Convention! It will be held at Hyde Park United Methodist Church on Oct. 23, 2023, at 7:00 PM. We will gather to celebrate the work of our justice ministry in Hillsborough County, to enjoy fellowship, and to vote on our issues of focus in the coming year. If you would like to carpool, we will meet at Wesley at 6:00 PM (south parking lot).
Contact: Carol Dittmar Phone: 8134997167 Email: [email protected]
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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. 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].
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
There are brochures at the info desk.
|
|
Please make sure and share with your neighbors and friends!
|
|
If you are available to help monitor activities on
|
|
the first event scheduled Nov. 11 & 12,
|
|
please contact the church office or reply to this email.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
HABANA HEALTH CARE MINISTRY
|
|
|
We had another fun afternoon of music and art at Habana Health Care Ministry. Please note we have a lot of men that participate. So don't think this is a ministry for just women! Men of the church, we need you! No, you don't have to color. They enjoy very much just having conversation! Our next activity will be Sat.,Oct. 28th from 2-3pm. You can reply to this email if you will be able to help.
|
|
For more highlights of the afternoon, click button below!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SILVER SAINTS
|
|
|
Amanda Jackson from Meals on Wheels spoke to the Silver Saints at their Baseball theme luncheon. Click button below for more highlights of the evening!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CUBA MINISTRY
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NEW HOPE CHURCH
|
|
We would like to welcome New Hope Church to our campus. They will be meeting in the fellowship hall Sunday mornings from 8:30-2:30. Everyone who is able should try to park on the front lawn and in the handicapped spots on both sides. This is a great time to partner with brothers and sisters in the Lord and we look forward to ministry in the future.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Help us keep the shelves stocked! We are now serving three schools!
|
If you are able and want to help, we are always in need of the following:
|
- Tuna/Chicken salad snack (Bumble or Dollar Tree Brand)
- Nutrigrain bars
- Small boxes of raisins
- Juice boxes or pouches
|
|
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].
|
|
|
|
|
|
CHURCH DIRECTORY
|
Thank you to everyone who made the group effort to get their picture taken for the directory the last three Sundays! This made it quick and easy for all! We are still missing some people we very much would like to be included in the directory. Whether you are a member or not, if you attend church regularly, we want you in the directory.
|
It is not too late to be included. You are welcome to come by the office on Wed. and Thurs. from 9am-3pm or schedule a time with the office after the Sunday service. Please do this as soon as possible!
|
|
We will be sending out a link soon of the online directory. You will be able to set up your own personal password to access your profile and view the directory. Please check your profile to make sure it is correct. With your password you will be able to edit and update your own profile. Once the directory is more complete, we will have a limited amount of printed directories available.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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 continued his thoughts on a cynic and who they are. There is no evidence you can present to a cynic to change their mind. Only by God's supernatural power will they change. 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
Oct. 8, 2023
"Transforming a Cynic"
Acts 9,22
Pastor Ernie Post
|
|
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!
|
