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January 16 - 22, 2020
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Quote of the Week
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“I think the reason we sometimes have the false sense that God is so far away is because that is where we have put him. We have kept him at a distance, and then when we are in need and call on him in prayer, we wonder where he is. He is exactly where we left him.”― Ravi Zacharias
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With a Bee-Attitude, the busy bee works hard to look for flower plants, farm crops, and fruit trees with the purpose of bringing honey back to the beehive. The busy bee also shares the good news to the other bees so they too can go and bring honey back to the beehive. We know now that it takes many busy bees to make a beehive. We can say that Christians are like busy bees who become honey bees when they learn about the Beatitudes. This Sunday, Mr Tom will share a lesson about 'Bee-Attitude' so the kids can grow to be more like Christ and soon they will share the Good News about Beatitudes.
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Mr Tom in a New Year's Resolution mode during Children's Moment.
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Nursery Service is provided during the 9 AM and 11:15 AM Sunday Services for children aged 4 years old or younger.
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Thoughts of the Day
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SURPRISING LIGHT FOR THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
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The beginning, not the end
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The surprise of a “season of clear shining” has come with a possible — though painful — way for The United Methodist Church to deal with the 48-year-long debate regarding human sexuality and the inclusion of LGBTQ persons in the life of the church. The Council of Bishops announced that an ad hoc group of diverse leaders came to unanimous agreement on a Protocol of Reconciliation & Grace Through Separation. It’s offered in preparation for the General Conference that will meet in Minneapolis in May (2020).
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The Protocol is the beginning, not the end, of the process that would need to be adopted by the General Conference and would take at least two-four years to accomplish. No one would say that it is “perfect” but it is what is currently “possible” for us to move through this conflict and pour our energies into the mission of “making discipleship of Jesus Christ for the transformation for the world.”
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Excerpt from Ministry Matters and written by James Harnish.
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When planning for special occasions such as Wedding Receptions, Gym and League Play, Church and Company Events, consider that the Family Life Center has available space for rent. Special pricing rates are available for Church and Staff members. Anyone who is interested in the available spaces can visit the Wesley Memorial UMC website by clicking on 'Church Rentals' for more information.
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Spread the News Around! Even if you are not planning any events, let your neighbors, coworkers, friends, and members of your social networks know that Wesley's Rental might be the best choice for them.
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For information about available spaces and pricing, please contact Leslie Berlin at [email protected]
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January 19 - Pecan Pie Pancakes: Triple Stack of Pecan Pie Pancakes served with 2 Eggs Any Style with Choice of Side $5.00
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January 22 - Country Ham Dinner- Slow Cooked Smoked Ham served with Griddle Fried Potatoes and White Beans. $5.00
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Bags are packed for January and ready for delivery!
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How awesome to know that each Friday these bags will be delivered to 131 children that are in desperate need. We pack these bags with a whole lot of love and hope and
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we pray these children feel that in their hearts. Thank you for all your prayers for this ministry…we sincerely appreciate. We are preparing to re-stock our shelves, so if you’d like to help, here are a couple of our current needs: For more details, click on Pack-A-Sack.
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If you have any questions about Pack a Sack or purchasing items, you can always ask me at church on Sunday or feel free to call me Jamie Wright @ 813/967-3800 or contact Shaun Black.
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Just a reminder for our Amazon shoppers out there - - Wesley (proceeds go to Pack a Sack) is now part of the AmazonSmile program. And for those of you who do not know about this program – here is information on AmazonSmile:
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Status Report - Capital Needs List
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