October 4, 2009 Bulletin

Bible Reading Mark 10:2-16 2Some

Pharisees came, and to test him they asked, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?” 3He answered them, “What did Moses command you?” 4They said, “Moses allowed a man to write a certificate of dismissal and to divorce her.” 5But Jesus said to them, “Because of your hardness of heart he wrote this commandment for you. 6But from the beginning of creation, „God made them male and female.‟ 7„For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, 8and the two shall become one flesh.‟ So they are no longer two, but one flesh. 9Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.” 10Then

in the house the disciples asked him again about this matter. 11He said to them, “Whoever divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery against her; 12and if she divorces her husband and marries another, she commits adultery.” 13People

were bringing little children to him in order that he might touch them; and the disciples spoke sternly to them. 14But when Jesus saw this, he was indignant and said to them, “Let the little children come to me; do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs. 15Truly I tell you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will never enter it.” 16And he took them up in his arms, laid his hands on them, and blessed them.

The Bible from Scratch Our first adult study of the fall, on Wednesday nights introduces the New Testament in an overview fashion, lasting for eight sessions. Come for supper beginning at 6pm in Allen Hall and stay for the adult Bible study from 6:45-7:30 (we meet in the first floor chapel classroom). All you need is a good study Bible.

The Office Buzz Church Wide and Neighborhood Movie-on-thelawn night is scheduled for Friday evening, October 23 beginning at 7:00 pm. Bring your lawn chairs (if you have them) and bug repellent and join us for a G-rated movie the whole family can enjoy! We’re hoping some of our church neighbors will join us for the fun also. We’ll have free sno-cones and popcorn so come on down and invite your family and friends to come along too. If you have questions talk to Tana Bierce or call the church office. If you bring in plastic half gallon milk jugs to be used for taking altar flowers home, please go one step further and cut the tops off, just below the handles.

Children’s Chatter What a blessing! Pioneer Club is booming! However, we have too many children for the number of leaders and helpers. Please prayerfully consider volunteering to work with 1st and 2nd graders or 3rd and 4th graders, helping either Miss Deni or Mrs. Tana, as a second person for the classroom. If you have questions, see either of them or Mrs. Christine (Messer). Our Pioneer Club will be having a small-scale pumpkin patch the weekend of October 23, 24 and 25. We hope you will plan to shop for your Halloween pumpkin here as you help support the upcoming activities of our Pioneer Club. Youth News Youth! Sundays @ 5 to 7pm we have Methodist Youth Fellowship (games, snacks, and a message). Friday October 9th 5 to 7pm we are having a tailgate party to celebrate the Hillsborough High School Homecoming Football game, there will be food, music, and games. October 24th from 7 to 10pm a Fall party with pumpkin carving, pumpkin tossing, games, food, and fun. Remember invite your friends, neighbors, and enemies!

Heights Happenings Opportunities for Worship, Service and Fellowship

Sunday, October 4 9:00a Nursery opens 9:00a Sunday School 10:00a Coffee Fellowship in Allen Hall 10:30a Worship 5:00p Youth 7:00p NA meeting Monday, October 5 6:30p Trustee mtg, Possibilities House 6:55p Men’s Bible Study Fellowship, Int’l Tuesday, October 6 7:30p NA meeting Wednesday, October 7 6:00p Family night dinner 6:45p Pioneer Club 6:45p Pastor’s Bible study 7:00p Youth program Thursday, October 8 6:30p Spirit Ringers rehearsal 7:30p Cantata and Chancel Choir rehearsal Friday, October 9 Allen Hall reserved for flea mkt setup 6:00p Praise Team rehearsal 8:15p NA meeting Saturday, October 10 8:00a Annual flea market Sunday, October 11 9:00a Nursery opens 9:00a Sunday School 10:00a Coffee fellowship in Allen Hall 10:30a Worship 7:00p NA meeting

Kitchen Clatter This week’s Wednesday church wide dinner will be a pot luck meal, and we want to suggest the following: If your last name begins with: A - D: Bring a vegetable side dish E - R: Bring a salad S - Z: Bring a dessert We also request a donation of $1 to help defray the cost of the church-provided meat dish and the paper goods. 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. Look for the gray plastic storage box by the church office where you may leave your donated items.

Our Presence Last Week Worship ................................................................ 110 Sunday School ....................................................... 37 Small Groups ............................................................ 6 Wednesday Youth Group.......................................... 8 Salty Service........................................................... 12 Our Giving Last Sunday (This is information through Sept. 21 ) General Fund Pledged..................................... $1,410 General Fund Unpledged ................................ $1,153 Loose Plate ............................................................ $7 Sunday School ..................................................... $17 Building & Imp / Renovation.................................. $10 Other .................................................................. $255 TOTAL GIVING ............................................... $2,852 Our Giving YTD 2009 Operating Budget – $328,437 Offerings Expected (for 38 Sundays) ........... $240,008 Received .................................................... $196,162 Giving Surplus or (Shortfall)* ....................... ($43,846) *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 Jacob Cole ............................... 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

Worship Matters

Our Service of Worship World Communion Sunday 10:30 am

October 4, 2009

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

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

Hymn Organist

#98

Affirmation of Faith The Apostles’ Creed, Ecumenical Version

#882

Gloria Patri Glory Be to the Father

Singing our Praises in Worship Children’s Time

#70 Chancel Choir arr. Kirkland Praise Team Pastor Glenn

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

Prayer Sharing Call to Prayer I Need Thee Every Hour (refrain only)

#397

Morning Prayer The Lord’s Prayer

#895

The Offering Doxology Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow

OLD 100TH

Prayer of Dedication

#95 Liturgist

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

Hymn of Preparation Tell Me the Stories of Jesus Gospel Reading Sermon Testing Jesus?

#277

Mark 10:2-16 Rev. Dr. T. Glenn Bosley-Mitchell

THANKSGIVING AND COMMUNION The actions of Jesus in the Upper Room are reenacted as we share together the Bread and the Cup.

The Great Thanksgiving Sharing of the Bread and Cup RESPONSE

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. Salty Service - If you performed at least one hour of some type of service in your community this past week, please look for the little table in the narthex in front of the Tree of Life. Take a stone from the tray and place it in the little bucket. Our Florida Conference requests that we make note of those who perform “Salty Service” each week. Family News Please Keep in Your Prayers… 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

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We prepare to serve in the world as we sing and receive the benediction. We go into ministry with the Lord’s blessing.

Musical Worship Benediction Postlude

The flowers are given today by Scott, Kristen and Kristi, Betty and Larry Jones, in loving memory of Arthur Carr. Our Community Together

Opening Prayer Mike Kopotic, Liturgist Hymn of Praise O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing #57

Anthem Near to the Heart of God”

October Ushers and Greeters: Aaron Cole, Jim Colvin, Charlie Fisher, Jill Kinney, Kara and Tom Moore.

Message Notes

Praise Team

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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