August 30, 2009 Bulletin

Bible Reading:

Heights Happenings

Luke 10:25-37

The Office Buzz

Just then a lawyer stood up to test Jesus. "Teacher," he said, "what must I do to inherit eternal life?" 26 He said to him, "What is written in the law? What do you read there?" 27 He answered, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself." 28 And he said to him, "You have given the right answer; do this, and you will live." 29 But wanting to justify himself he asked Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?" 30 Jesus replied, "A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell into the hands of robbers, who stripped him, beat him, and went away, leaving him half dead. 31 Now by chance a priest was going down that road; and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. 32 So likewise a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. 33 But a Samaritan while traveling came near him; and when he saw him, he was moved with pity. 34 He went to him and bandaged his wounds, having poured oil and wine on them. Then he put him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him. 35 The next day he took out two denarii, gave them to the innkeeper, and said, 'Take care of him; and when I come back, I will repay you whatever more you spend.' 36 Which of these three, do you think, was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of the robbers?"

Upper Room Devotionals for September/October are now available in the narthex rack or in the blue basket on the table near the office . Donations are appreciated, and there’s a donation box attached to the rack and an envelope in the basket.

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He said, "The one who showed him mercy." Jesus said to him, "Go and do likewise." 37

Luke 5:17-20, 24-25 One day, while he was teaching, Pharisees and teachers of the law were sitting nearby (they had come from every village of Galilee and Judea and from Jerusalem); and the power of the Lord was with him to heal.

DINNER ON THE GROUNDS - Sunday, September 20th directly after our 10:30 church service. (It will be in Allen Hall). Celebrate the arrival of autumn by joining your church family for an Old Fashioned Dinner on the Grounds. Held shortly before the fall equinox, the Hospitality Committee is suggesting that you use this changing of the seasons as a time to consider the importance of your church family and come together to share a meal. Invite a friend or neighbor to join this celebration. The Hospitality Committee will provide the main courses and drinks. We suggest that if your last name begins with the letter: A - D: bring a vegetable side dish E - R: bring a salad S - Z: bring a dessert

Kitchen Clatter Our weekly Wednesday evening family life dinners will resume on September 16. The 1st Wednesday of the month is potluck and the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Wednesdays are prepared meals. The suggested donation for prepared meals is $5 for adults; $4 for youth 13-17; $3 for children 3-12; and free for children under 3.

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Just then some men came, carrying a paralyzed man on a bed. They were trying to bring him in and lay him before Jesus; 19 but finding no way to bring him in because of the crowd, they went up on the roof and let him down with his bed through the tiles into the middle of the crowd in front of Jesus. 20 When he saw their faith, he said, "Friend, your sins are forgiven you." 18

But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins"-- he said to the one who was paralyzed-- "I say to you, stand up and take your bed and go to your home." 25 Immediately he stood up before them, took what he had been lying on, and went to his home, glorifying God. 24

Children’s Chatter Coming Wednesday, September 9 - Pioneer Club Family Night Kick Off featuring a hamburger/hotdog cookout AND line dancing for the whole family. You don’t dance? Come anyway and enjoy watching the others! Registration for this year’s Pioneer Club will begin at 6:30 and dinner and line dancing will be from 6:45 - 8:15. Cost of registration for this year’s Pioneer Club will be $15 plus the cost of a t-shirt (still to be determined). If you have questions or need more information please call the church office at 236-5931 or Christine Messer at 232-8231. Pioneer Club this year is for children aged 4 years - 6th grade. There will be a Pioneer Club meeting TODAY, after the worship service. Anyone interested in working with Pioneer Club as a leader or helper is encouraged to attend the meeting.

Opportunities for Worship, Service and Fellowship

Sunday, August 30 9:00a Nursery opens 9:00a Sunday School 9:00a Organizational meeting in A/H for possible new Sunday school class 10:00a Coffee Fellowship in Allen Hall 10:30a Worship 11:30a Pioneer Club meeting 7:00p NA meeting Tuesday, September 1 7:30p NA meeting Thursday, September 3 7:30p Cantata and Chancel Choir rehear. Friday, September 4 6:30p Praise Team rehearsal 8:15p NA meeting Saturday, September 5 6:00p NA event, A/H Sunday, September 6 9:00a Nursery opens 9:00a Sunday School 10:00a Coffee fellowship in Allen Hall 10:30a Worship 7:00p NA meeting

Mission News Cornerstone Family Ministries is in need of gently used children’s clothing, from newborn to size 7. Also needed are diapers, socks and underwear. There’s a gray plastic storage box by the church office where you may leave your donated items. Next Sunday we will have our next Mission Team Pancake Breakfast. The breakfasts are held the first Sunday of each month from 8:30 to 10:00. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children 10 and under ($20 max per household) and can be purchased at the door. Profit from the breakfasts goes to missions, but current participation is so low that the benefit of the program is being re-evaluated.

Music Notes We will begin rehearsals for our Christmas cantata, “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” this Thursday, September 3rd at 7:30pm in the choir room on the 2nd floor. We are going to need singers, actors, scene stagers, sound and light folks. Please see Judy if you have questions, or call her at 229-9230.

Our Presence Last Week Worship .................................................................. 90 Sunday School ....................................................... 24 Small Groups .............................................................. Wednesday Youth Group................... no info provided Our Giving The Last TWO Sundays General Fund Pledged..................................... $3,895 General Fund Unpledged ................................ $2,758 Loose Plate ............................................................ $1 Sunday School ..................................................... $20 Building & Imp / Renovation.................................. $30 Other .................................................................. $493 TOTAL GIVING ............................................... $7,197 Our Giving YTD 2009 Operating Budget – $328,437 Offerings Expected (for 34 Sundays) ........... $214,744 Received .................................................... $165,570 Giving Surplus or (Shortfall)* ....................... ($49,174) *This means how much we are in the RED.

Seminole Heights UMC Staff Rev. T. Glenn Bosley-Mitchell ........................... Pastor Judy Colvin ........................................... Music Director Tana Bierce ................................... Children’s Director Sara DeBerry ............................ Youth Ministry Leader Betty Jones .................................. Office Administrator Christine Messer ........................... Financial Secretary Lynne Bobbitt.................................. Nursery Attendant Lamar Camp ..... Sunday Office & Building Coordinator Christine Messer ............................ Preschool Director Jason Steere ....................................... Hymn Organist Telephone Extensions/Email Addresses Church 813-236-5931 ♦ Fax 813-236-5932 [email protected] Website: www.seminoleheightsumc.org Pastor’s Blog: www.shumc.org Pastor—x224 .......................... [email protected] Office—x221 .......... [email protected] Finance—x223 ........................................................... Music .......................................................................... Children—x225 ...................... [email protected] Youth—x225 .................. [email protected] Worship info—x300

Our Service of Worship

Our Community Together

Message Notes

13th Sunday after Pentecost

A nursery for young children is available behind the sanctuary (on this floor). Please speak to one of our ushers for directions. Following the children’s time in worship, children’s church is available for children in K-3rd grade. From 10:00-10:30, following Sunday School classes and prior to the worship service, all are invited downstairs to Allen Hall for a time of coffee and fellowship. Want a place online to share ideas, raise questions, and generally discuss the community life of Seminole Heights United Methodist Church? Our new "Seminole Heights UMC" group on Facebook may be the place for you. This new group is moderated by Pastor Glenn, with assistance from Sara DeBerry, our “once again”—youth ministry team leader. To participate, you'll need a Facebook account. Go to www.facebook.com to setup your account and get started. It’s free. Then click on the Groups icon (two people in silhouette, one blue the other black) on the bottom of every Facebook page, search for Seminole Heights UMC, and click "Join this Group." One of our Facebook administrators will invite you to join and then you can be a part of our new Facebook community. You can also ask to be one of our church’s Facebook “friends” at www.facebook.com/shumc. Here you will see others in our church (and some of “their” friends) and what they are currently doing in their lives.

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Family News

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10:30 am

August 30, 2009

ENTERING IN Gathering Music

Hymn Organist

Announcements Greeting One Another Singing Our Welcome To God Be the Glory [Refrain only] Opening Prayer

#98 Mike Kopotic, Liturgist

Hymn of Praise When Jesus the Healer Passed Through Galilee Children’s Time

#263

Pastor Glenn

LISTENING, LEARNING, LOVING Singing our Praises in Worship

Praise Team

Prayer Sharing Call to Prayer Open My Eyes, That I May See (refrain only)

#454

Morning Prayer The Lord’s Prayer

#895

Anthem Give Me Jesus The Offering

WAGNER

Doxology OLD 100TH Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow #95 Prayer of Thanksgiving Musical Worship

Liturgist Praise Team

Bible Reading Luke 5:17-20, 24-25 Sermon Rev. Dr. T. Glenn Bosley-Mitchell “In the image of God: we are all one”

SENDING FORTH Hymn There is a Balm in Gilead

#375

Benediction

Please Keep in Your Prayers…

Postlude

Worship Matters August Ushers and Greeters: Milt Bedingfield, Alma Ferguson, Pat Folks, Ronnie Mason, David Rogers, Liz White

Our Known Military: Scott Aiken, Tim Bonner, James Brumley, Ashlee Colvin, Patrick Freshwater, Daniel Goode, Eric Harvester, Jr., Ken Herbert, Shawn Kinney, Eric Martin, Brian McClanahan, Trevor Mott-Smith, Michael Penn, Eric Tallman, John Vondruska, Kristen Vondruska, James Weeks

August 30, 2009

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Healthcare Sabbath

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Corner of Hanna and Central 6111 North Central Avenue ♦ Tampa, FL 33604 813-236-5931 Rev. Dr. T. Glenn Bosley-Mitchell, Pastor

We have email addresses for these folks; if your name is not on this list and you would like to be added, please let us know. (or if you do not regularly receive emails from the church and your name is on this list—maybe we have the wrong email address?) Alan Dobbs Allen Harvester Amber Gum Betty Sue Mason Betty Jones Bill Duvall Brian Brynjolfsson Casey Hendrix Charles & Pat Fisher Cheryl Cavaliere Christie Hess Christine Messer Claude W Chester Deni Blankenship Diana Duvall Diane Chadwick Donna Hendrix Donna Spear Harriett Cole Jacob Cole Jane Brown Jason Steere Jayne Braddy Jerry Camp Jill Canfield Jill Kinney Joy Tompkins Judy Colvin Kara Moore Ken Brown Lance Lowman Larry & Carole Blankenship Larry Jones Larry Messer Leterica Kickliter Lynne & John Bobbitt Margie P Shelor Marie Patrick Mary Kay Fatic Mary Lou Tuttle

Mary Virginia Handley Mary Mancuso Michael Patrick (at school) Mike Kopotic Nancy Beronda Nick Colvin Norman Swope Rachel Addington Richard Ortiz Scott Aiken Sharon Austin Sheila Ortiz Skip Swart Stefanie McNeeley T Glenn Bosley-Mitchell Tana Bierce TC Culberson TJ Tompkins Todd Spear Tom Moore Tommy McNeeley Treasure Burnett __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________