February 15, 2009 Bulletin

2 Kings 5:1-14

The Children’s Corner

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Naaman, commander of the army of the king of Aram, was a great man and in high favor with his master, because by him the LORD had given victory to Aram. The man, though a mighty warrior, suffered from leprosy. 2Now the Arameans on one of their raids had taken a young girl captive from the land of Israel, and she served Naaman‟s wife. 3She said to her mistress, “If only my lord were with the prophet who is in Samaria! He would cure him of his leprosy.” 4So Naaman went in and told his lord just what the girl from the land of Israel had said. 5And the king of Aram said, “Go then, and I will send along a letter to the king of Israel.” He went, taking with him ten talents of silver, six thousand shekels of gold, and ten sets of garments. 6He brought the letter to the king of Israel, which read, “When this letter reaches you, know that I have sent to you my servant Naaman, that you may cure him of his leprosy.” 7When the king of Israel read the letter, he tore his clothes and said, “Am I God, to give death or life, that this man sends word to me to cure a man of his leprosy? Just look and see how he is trying to pick a quarrel with me.” 8But when Elisha the man of God heard that the king of Israel had torn his clothes, he sent a message to the king, “Why have you torn your clothes? Let him come to me, that he may learn that there is a prophet in Israel.” 9

So Naaman came with his horses and chariots, and halted at the entrance of Elisha‟s house. 10Elisha sent a messenger to him, saying, “Go, wash in the Jordan seven times, and your flesh shall be restored and you shall be clean.” 11But Naaman became angry and went away, saying, “I thought that for me he would surely come out, and stand and call on the name of the LORD his God, and would wave his hand over the spot, and cure the leprosy! 12Are not Abana and Pharpar, the rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? Could I not wash in them, and be clean?” He turned and went away in a rage. 13But his servants approached and said to him, “Father, if the prophet had commanded you to do something difficult, would you not have done it? How much more, when all he said to you was, „Wash, and be clean‟?” 14So he went down and immersed himself seven times in the Jordan, according to the word of the man of God; his flesh was restored like the flesh of a young boy, and he was clean.

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A leper came to him begging him, and kneeling he said to him, “If you choose, you can make me clean.” 41Moved with pity, Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him, and said to him, “I do choose. Be made clean!” 42Immediately the leprosy left him, and he was made clean. 43After sternly warning him he sent him away at once, 44saying to him, “See that you say nothing to anyone; but go, show yourself to the priest, and offer for your cleansing what Moses commanded, as a testimony to them.” 45But he went out and began to proclaim it freely, and to spread the word, so that Jesus could no longer go into a town openly, but stayed out in the country; and people came to him from every quarter.

Registration for the Warren Willis Camp began on February 1st, and the weeks fill up fast. You can go to www.warrenwilliscamp.org, call 1-866 UMCamps, or contact Tana for a flyer with the dates.

Book Study on The Shack Our study on one of the best-selling books around, The Shack written by William P. Young, continues on Wednesday nights led by Rev. Gaye Bosley-Mitchell (Gaye is Pastor Glenn’s wife). Discussions are from 6:45 – 8:15 pm and are held in the Chapel on the first floor.

The Office Buzz Were you, or do you know someone who was a part of the church youth group in the 80’s? A reunion is being planned for those who were involved in the church youth group in the early to mid 80’s. It will be held on Saturday, February 21st and will be a casual covered dish afternoon/evening get-together at Scott and Kristen Jones’ home in Tampa. There will be a lot of SHUMY alumni coming in from out of town that weekend so this seemed a perfect time to plan to reunite. Contact Scott at [email protected] or 813 908-0123 so we can get a head count and for directions. Are you a READER? Stay tuned for information on the bargains that will be available at the upcoming public library book sale to be held in Allen Hall March 5, 6 and 7. Our year is quickly moving along, and the season of Lent begins with Ash Wednesday on February 25. We hope you will plan to join us for an Ash Wednesday service, in the sanctuary, at 7:00 p.m., following our church wide family life dinner at 6:00. Join a small group during Lent--One of the descriptors of a vital and growing church is the presence of small groups—currently defined as a group of 15 or less that meets at least twice a month. Our Lent study on John 3:16 is our most recent attempt to start one or more small groups. If this interests you, please do not wait to indicate your interest. Call or email us in the church office or sign up on the bulletin boards located both upstairs in the sanctuary lobby (narthex) or downstairs in Allen Hall.

Our Presence Last Week

Casual Worship ......................................................... 38 Traditional Worship................................................. 110 Sunday School ........................................................... 39 Wednesday Night Dinner ......................................... 49 Pastor’s Study……………………………………………………….. Youth on Wednesday .................................................... Pioneer Club.............................................................. 53 Music Ministry Groups .................................................

Our Stewardship Last Week General Fund Pledged .................................. $4,90850 General Fund Unpledged ............................. $2,099.52 Loose Plate ........................................................... $5.83 Sunday School ................................................... $26.08 Building & Imp / Renovation ........................... $44.00 Other .................................................................. $97.43 Our Stewardship YTD Budgeted 2009…………………………………. $265,311.00 Projected to date………………………………… $30,612.84 Received YTD (thru 2/10/09) .................... $40,945.30 Spent YTD ................................................... $45,834.91 Excess (Deficit) .......................................... ($4,889.61)

Seminole Heights UMC Staff Rev. T. Glenn Bosley-Mitchell ............................ Pastor Judy Colvin ........................................... Music Director Tana Bierce .................................... Children’s Director Matthew Heitz....................................... Youth Director 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

Heights Happenings Opportunities for Fellowship, Worship, and Service Sunday, February 15 9:30a Casual Worship 9:30a Sunday School 10:30a Coffee Fellowship in Allen Hall 11:00a Traditional Worship 7:00p NA meeting Monday, February 16 9:00a Prayer group 6:55p Men’s Int’l Bible Study Fellowship Tuesday, February 17 6:15p Preschool meeting 7:30p NA meeting Wednesday, February 18 3:00p Youth room opens 6:00p Family life dinner 6:45p The Shack book discussion group 6:45p Youth group 6:45p Hospitality Committee meeting-sanctuary Thursday, February 19 6:30p Spirit Ringers rehearsal 7:00p Orchid Society meeting, A/H 7:30p Cantata & Chancel Choir rehearsal Friday, February 20 6:30p Praise team set up & rehearsal 8:15p NA meeting Sunday, February 22 9:30a Casual worship 9:30a Sunday school 10:30a Coffee fellowship 11:00a Traditional worship 7:00p NA meeting

Our Casual Worship

Our Traditional Service of Worship Sixth Sunday After the Epiphany 11:00 am

9:30 am

February 15, 2009

*We invite those who are able, to stand during these acts of worship

We enter into the presence of God as we come together in the name of Christ with music and song, greetings, prayer, and praise.

Singing our Welcome Come, Christians Join to Sing [first verse] #158 Prelude Lighting of the Altar Candles *Call to Worship Aaron Cole, Liturgist *Opening Prayer *Hymn of Praise Praise to the Lord, the Almighty #139 *Affirmation of Faith The Apostles’ Creed #881 *The Gloria Patri Glory Be to the Father #70

PREPARATION

Singing our Call to Worship

pp. 762-763 Chancel Choir HOPSON

*WITH CONGREGATION

Prayer Sharing Call to Prayer El Shaddai A Time of Prayer Pastoral Prayer The Lord’s Prayer The Offering *Doxology Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow *Prayer of Dedication

Children’s Time

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Songs of Praise Prayer Sharing Morning Prayer

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Offering Songs of Preparation

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Bible Reading Mark 1:40-45 Message

Pastor Glenn

When God is at work Songs of Dedication Blessing

February Ushers: Aaron Cole, Jim Colvin, Charlie Fisher, Jill Kinney A nursery for children is available on this floor— speak to one of our ushers. Following our 9:30 worship or our Sunday School classes, all are invited downstairs to Allen Hall for a time of coffee and fellowship. Our Praise Team—Matthew Heitz (leader), Jayne Braddy, Amanda Brown, Judy Colvin, Nick Colvin, Bill Duvall, Larry Messer, Amanda Thurman

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PROCLAMATION The scriptures are opened to us through music and proclamation.

*Hymn of Illumination He Touched Me #367 Gospel Reading Mark 1:40-45 Sermon Dr. T. Glenn Bosley-Mitchell When God is at work RESPONSE We prepare to serve in the world as we sing and receive the benediction. We go into ministry with the Lord’s blessing.

#2282 TFWS Congregation #617

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Worship Matters

We lift our hearts and minds to God as we hear God’s Word and we share our joys, concerns, prayers, and gifts.

*Hymn of Sending Forth I’ll Fly Away *Benediction *Sending Forth I Come with Joy [verse 5] *Postlude

Gathering Music Opening Prayer

ENTRANCE

Old Testament Reading 2 Kings 5:1-14 Psalter Psalm 30 Anthem Concertato on ‘Morning Has Broken’

February 15, 2009

Sermon Notes

Family News Please Keep in Your Prayers… Our Known Military: Scott Aiken, Tim Bonner, James Brumley, Ashlee Colvin, Tracey Edwards, Patrick Freshwater, Daniel Goode, Shawn Bonner Grabulis, Eric Harvester, Jr., Ken Herbert, Shawn Kinney, Brian McClanahan, Trevor Mott-Smith, Michael Penn, John Vondruska, Kristen Vondruska, James Weeks Those shut-ins living at home or in care facilities Our hospitalized: Dot McClanahan We extend sympathy to: Beckie Cossum and Chris Allers and families on the death of their mother, Barbara Allers on February 8. Norman, Barbara, Beckie and Chris Allers were our pastoral family from 1978-1981.

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He touched me!

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