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December 19 - 25, 2019
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Quote of the Week
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If you’re broken-hearted today, God has good news that says “weeping may endure for the night but joy comes in the morning”. – Matthew Hagee
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Special Guest Teacher Susan Ivins will be sharing a new lesson during Children's Moments.
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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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THE ORDINARY IS EXTRAORDINARY
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As we draw nearer to the birthday of our Savior, I think of Mary and Joseph away from home and friends at such a time as this. Yet they were never alone. God was doing the leading and they were doing the ordinary things like all the others. Like showing up for the census. Yet in this situation there was nothing ordinary about it. He sent an angel to tell the shepherds. He put a star to guide the wise men. This was His Son and all the preparations were made in an ordinary way to spread the word. But there was nothing about this birth that was ordinary. God's hand was evident in all the details; when to stay and when to go for safety. Do you believe that He still wants to guide us as well? He does and that should bring us comfort in the uncomfortable times.
In Luke we have the picture of events after the angel of the Lord visited the shepherds. "And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men." (Luke 2:13-14 NKJV). What a night! A visit of an angel to shepherds and soon after that the choir began to praise God. Bet the sheep had never had such a bedtime story. A story that still rocks the world. Guess you could call this a 'prayer and praise service.'
Dear Lord, help us to remember that just as You have appeared in the ordinary things of life, that You still care about us. Thank You for this extraordinary event that changed a world. Peace within for those who believe. Make us reliable witnesses for You today in all we say and do. And to God be the glory. For Jesus' sake, amen.
In His service, Fran (Mobley)
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December 22 - Ham Egg and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich. Fresh Grilled Cuban Bread Topped with a Generous Portion of Ham topped with 2 Eggs and American Cheese. Served with Hash browns and Beverage. $5.00
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Please come join the Chancel Choir as we go out into the community, December 22nd, singing favorite Christmas Carols. We start at 5:30 p.m. in the FLC for a pot-luck supper so bring a dish to pass and around 6:30 we go out ready to bring cheer to others. So you say, "But I can't sing"? No matter, just come and join in the fun. This is for all ages from one to one-hundred! There will be six 4 passenger golf carts for those who need them. Bring your children, your friends, your neighbors. Let's make a joyful noise unto The Lord!
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Please reach out to Jean Rowe at 813 767-5264 for more information.
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December 25 – Enjoy your Feast and Fellowship with your Family and Friends tonight on this Christmas Day.
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MAY YOU HAVE A BEAUTIFUL DAY!
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Time and life places in your path those persons who are so special that, even though they don’t have your own blood, they are present in your life, just as family. They make you feel you are not alone with their good wishes and consistent concern.
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Thank you for being there for us! These roses are for you, Wesley church, May God always bless and protect you!
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Pastora Misleydis & Media Luna Methodist Church.
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NOTE: This is a Thank You Card from our sister church Media Luna to Wesley Memorial UMC for sending 77 lbs of toys and medicine that lifted up the hearts and spirits of many people.
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Cold Night Shelter
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Needed! - Wesley Volunteers to staff the cold weather shelter at Jackson Springs Park. The shelter opens when the weather forecast predicts the temperature to go below 40 degrees. We are looking for volunteers that can do a 3 to 4 hour shift when the shelter is open. We want to have many volunteers so no one has to do a shift more than one night in a row. Please be a part of this important ministry to serve the homeless in our neighborhood.
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Also, we need to start gathering supplies. We always need gloves, socks, and scarves.
For more information or to volunteer, please contact Nancy Blunk at 813 -966 -1496
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This Christmas season, we are so grateful for your donations and prayers for our growing and necessary ministry. Town n’ Country and Dickenson are dealing with so much growth, dire family situations and lack of teachers and admin help, so let’s pray for these schools, the staff and of course our Pack a Sack families. We are doing our best to reach them and help, and we simply could not do any of this without your help and support. We are packed through December, and will plan to pack again the first week of January to prepare for our January 10th delivery. With that, if you’d like to pick up a few items, here are a few of our current needs.
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- Jif to go peanut butter cups – 1.5 oz.
- Fruit cups – 4 oz. cups
- Veggie cups – 4 oz. cups
- Chef Boyardee – red lid
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If you have any questions about Pack a Sack or purchasing items, you can always
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ask me at church on Sunday or feel free to give Jamie Wright a call @ 813/967-3800. You can also help by signing up for AmazonSmile program. Just by shopping you can give to Pack a Sack.
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Status Report - Capital Needs List
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New Sound system. We need to move to a digital sound system. This is a high priority. We have a bid to completely renovate everything from Sweetwater Sound for $25,000 …
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Prayers Needed
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Simply send a text message to 813-699-4304 with the amount you would like to contribute. 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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If your small group or ministry has news to share, let the rest of the church know!
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We now have TV monitors located in the church for everyone to use to get the good news out about what we are doing in our church as well as in our community.
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