Our Church Staff

Pastor………………………………………… Rev. Dr. T. Glenn Bosley-Mitchell

Music Director and Organist…………………… …………………….Judy Colvin
Youth Director……………………………………………………...Matthew Heitz 6111 Central Avenue
Children’s Ministry Director…………………………………………. Tana Bierce
Director, Pre School………………………………………….…..Christine Messer
Tampa, Florida 33604
Praise Team Director……………………………………………… Matthew Heitz 813 236-5931
Office Administrator………………………………………….………..Betty Jones
Financial Secretary………………………………….………..…..Christine Messer seminoleheightsumc@hotmail.com
Sunday Building & Office Coordinator………………………………Lamar Camp
Hymn Organist……………………………………………….………..Jason Steere
Nursery Attendant…………………………………………… …….Lynne Bobbitt Rev. Dr. T. Glenn Bosley-Mitchell
Church Office……….. 236-5931
Church Fax…………. 236-5932
Preschool Center….… 232-8231
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November 2008
 November Birthdays and Anniversaries Dear SHUMC Friends,
I suspect that Ruth in the Old Testament might have been one of the first of the
Birthdays
“Sandwich Generation”—you know those folks who have the burdens of caring for
Nov. 3 Liz Sandford White Nov. 12Hanna Saxon their children and their parents at the same time. I certainly know that many folks in our
Nov. 4 Julie Bedingfield Nov. 14 Mark Spear church are experiencing the layers of those caring burdens. Yes, we know it’s family,
Nov. 6 Deni Blankenship Nov. 15 William Boon but when will we get some relief?
Nov. 7 Ken Park Nov. 18 Nancy Fatic Do you remember the Ruth story? Her husband died and she left her home and family
Margie Shelor Nov. 19 Conor Dobbs to move with her mother-in-law to Bethlehem (as a “stranger in a strange land”). There
Nov. 8 Greg Kime Nov. 26 Tom Culberson in the threshing fields as she gleaned for leftover wheat, she met her future husband,
Karen Vondruska Nov. 29 Raymond Yager, Jr and together they became the parents of Obed—the grandfather of King David. Ruth,
Nov. 9 Frances Riddick Nov. 30 Joy Tompkins sandwiched between mother-in-law and child, was certainly blessed by God. And
Nov. 12Patricia Betz family is such a blessing … but oh, it hurts when they hurt.
So being one of the sandwich generation is nothing new to our world and culture, but as
Anniversaries many of you know, the presence and/or help of extended family, friends and neighbors,
even clues or resources from our culture seems so distant or simply impossible.
Nov. 16 Vincent & Cheryl Cavaliere The result—lots of “angst”— a feeling of anxiety, apprehension, or insecurity. Maybe
Nov. 28 Tom & Lisa Culberson we should switch the sandwich generation to the angst generation. I certainly know I
Nov. 30 Matthew & Miranda Heitz feel it.
Today, my mom and I (and with long distance discussions with my brother and sister)
had to make the decision to move my dad out of their home to an “assisted living
We Extend Sympathy to: facility” which specializes in dementia care. My mom (typically not the emotional type)
Mrs. Marilyn Jones and family on the death of her mother, Marjorie Eckstein, on was full of tears in making this decision—so please keep them in prayer.
September 24. During these weeks, Gaye and I have also had the angst of trying to assist our son,
The Jones family and the Carr family on the death of Arthur Carr on September Clark to rediscover the potential for his life as he faces federal or state prosecution for a
30. “limewire” violation of federal law with minimum sentences ranging in the 8-12 years
Matthew Heitz and family on the death of his uncle on October 20. range. As a “civil rights/justice oriented lawyer” with a public defender background, I
resent what I perceive was a severe “entrapment” and violation of his constitutional
rights (of course, federal law sees it quite differently and I am certainly biased as
Clark’s dad). Please respect our privacy on the details of this matter, as our attorney has
November Flowers suggested that we share nothing about this situation.
November 23 - Given by Allen Harvester in loving memory of Martha for their 35th I know that being sandwiched is not new, and is certainly not new to many of you. But
wedding anniversary. somehow, I miss the days of grandparents and aunts and uncles, and cousins and long-
November 30 - Given by Mary Ann and Jim Shirbach in honor of their wedding time neighbors and friends all being around and connected to hold our hands, bring
anniversary and in honor of Mary Ann’s mother’s birthday. comfort and relief, and share our burdens. Don’t you?
Faithfully,
Pastor Glenn
 Memorials
HOLIDAY BAZAAR (Through October 20)

Saturday, November 22, 2008 Given in memory of Arthur Carr

Charlie & Pat Fisher Ruth Sumner
8:00 am - 3:00 pm Elizabeth Sandford White Conard Caraway
Nancy Beronda Phil Rosseter, Jr.
Featuring: Norman Swope Phil &Mary Frances Rosseter
Mavis Haywood Jimmy & Joann Jones
Larry & Christine Messer Mary Ellen Reilly
Plants Baked Goods Coffee Café Auction Nellie Ruth Williams Ronnie & Betty Sue Mason
Country Kitchen (jams, jellies, pickles, candy, etc.) Open Door, Fellowship, Friendly Class Kitty Soderberg
Fall & Christmas crafts Pioneer Club craft table Family of Robert Julian Clark, Sr. Mary Lou Wolfe
Handcrafted boutique items Collectibles
Handmade quilts, pillows, etc. Given in memory of Don Wolfe
Donald & Hazel Barney (Copper leaf for Tree of Life)
Grilled lunch available
Ione Schell Circle
Wreaths and wall hangings
Santa’s Workshop for children (4-10) and nursery for babies Given in memory of Ernestine Allen - From Open Door, Fellowship, Friendly Class
while parents shop Given in memory of Gary Chester - Harold & Ardes Chester
Given in memory of Harry & Ethel Barney - Donald & Hazel Barney (copper leaf)
~~Completed craft items can be turned in anytime. Plants and Country Kitchen items
can be brought in Wednesday or Thursday of bazaar week.
~~Bake sale items should come in on Friday or early Saturday.
~~Help us advertise by spreading the word to your co-workers, neighbors, friends
and family. If everyone in the church and all those you tell about the bazaar came
and only spent $5, think of what we could do for the church and our mission
outreach.
~~Even if you’re not interested in crafts, there’s so much more--baked goods, jams Congratulations and best wishes to our former youth
and jellies, pickles, plants, fellowship and camaraderie! director, Moe Mennenger and Christopher Wooten who were united in marriage on
October 17th in Franklin, North Carolina.
Bazaar salad luncheon Sunday, Nov. 23 at Questions?
12:00 noon. Salad plate: $5.00 Call Jane Brown
(One more chance to browse and get that item
At 237-4238
you wish you had bought on Saturday!)
 Seminole Heights United Methodist Church Teen
A Holiday Music Tradition Continues
Ministries & Boy Scout Troop 57 The Florida Southern College Department of Music will present their annual
holiday concert on Friday, December 5 at 7:30 p.m. in Branscomb Auditorium at
Florida Southern College, Lakeland. The concert features the Concert Chorale,
Thanksgiving Pie Sale 2008 the Symphony Band and Orchestra, the Jazz Ensemble, the Woodwind Choir,
and vocal and instrumental ensembles.
The price is $10 per person, by reservation only (seating is limited). Checks go
to Fla. Southern College, 111 Hollingsworth Dr., Lakeland, FL 33801. For more
Pumpkin pies $7.00 each How many?_______ info contact Lynn Hollis (lollis@flsouthern.edu) or call 863 680-4297.
Pecan pies $9.00 each How many?_______
(Please make checks payable to Seminole Heights UMC)
The first Thursday of each month brings two special church events:
1. Game Day is at 10 a.m. in Allen Hall. For info on this morning of fun and
Pies will be available for pickup Mon., 11/24, 12-8pm, Tues., 11/25, 8am-
fellowship call Laurie Winters (238-1565) or Nellie Ruth Williams (238-5502).
8pm and Wed. 11/26, 8am-11am.
2. Parents’ Night Out is hosted by Children’s Ministry. This is a time for
parents to bring their children (infants - 10 years) to the church where they will
Name__________________________________________________ enjoy supper, games, arts & crafts, movies, etc., while parents enjoy a time for
shopping, a movie, or just relaxing. Pre-registration is required each month. For
Phone _________________________________________________ more details or to register, call Tana Bierce at 326-4802.
Address________________________________________________
Please pay for pie(s) when ordering
The Wilmington Celebration Choir will be performing for us on
This section for pie coordinator’s use November 16th at the 9:30 and 11:00 services. The choir is
Method of Payment: based out of Wrightsboro UMC in Wilmington, NC and will
Check #__________ Cash_______ include 40+ singers featuring a wide variety of musical styles.
They perform nationally and will be with us prior to leaving out
of Tampa for a Caribbean cruise. Please take this opportunity
_____Payment enclosed Amount __________ to invite friends to join you for this special presentation.
All proceeds benefit youth programs We are still looking for volunteers to assist with the group meals and families
willing to host the choir members in your home. The host families will provide
(Please mail this slip in, call the church office to place your order, or put the slip in the lodging for 2 nights (Sat/Sun) and will need to provide transportation back and
collection plate.) forth to the church. If you can help please contact Diane Chadwick at 236-2273.
Our Metropolitan Ministries holiday food drive is underway
benefiting those of our community who will not have a
Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner unless we help make
this possible for them. Of course we sponsor a year-round
food drive, but at this time of year we like to suggest:
Canned goods: pumpkin pie mix, yams, vegetables,
cranberry sauce, gravy, fruit, etc.
Dry packages: Instant potatoes, stuffing, beans, rice, pasta, gravy mix, etc.
Dessert items: packaged cookies, cake mixes, dessert mixes, boxes of gelatin
and pudding
Plus: evaporated and powdered milk, hot and cold cereals, crackers, Bisquick,
cornbread and roll mixes, etc.
Grocery store gift certificates are always greatly appreciated since they are
used to purchase turkeys, fresh produce and other perishables. (Leave
certificates in the church office.)
No glass containers or fresh produce or loaves of bread, please, since the
holiday food won’t be taken to Metropolitan Ministries until about two weeks
before Thanksgiving.
As you do your grocery shopping please add a few extra items to your basket and
then look for the Metropolitan Ministries barrels outside Allen Hall and the baskets
by the church office and in the narthex.
United Methodist Women--are you remembering to drop a little
change in your World Thank Offering jar every time you have an
extra blessing in your life? We will be collecting the Thank
Offering money at our General Meeting on November 9th. All
ladies of the church are invited to join us for this annual special
meeting.
Charge Conference is scheduled for Tuesday, November 11 at 7:00 p.m. Rev.
Clark Edwards will be the presiding elder. At this meeting we will elect our church
council officers for next year and report on activities of this past year and
expectations for the coming year. All members of the Church Council should plan
to attend and all of our church family are welcome to attend.
MISSION MESSAGE
The holidays are approaching; for most of us it’s the busiest time of the year
with very little time to think about anything but getting through the season
without losing our sanity. The loss of jobs and a bad economy puts a pall over
what should be a blessed and happy time.
Personally, this year, I’ve decided to reduce the amount of stress by focusing
on what’s important. The time spent with family and friends, and the meaning of
Christmas. My family doesn’t notice if the dressing is homemade or made from
a box or if the pies are bought from the bakery. But they do notice if the dip I
make only at Christmas is missing, so I’ll make the special dip.
When thinking about how trivial these decisions are compared to the challenges
our Christian friends in other parts of the world are suffering, I am humbled by
their constant faith that “God will provide”.
Hurricanes in Cuba have destroyed churches, homes and crops. Yet, not for
one minute does a Christian question God’s will or lose their faith. Temporary
homes are built with the rubble as they continue to worship and thank God for
what they still have. Persecution of Christians in China and many other parts of
the world are beyond our comprehension as we are free to worship and openly
observe our Christian rituals in the denominations of our choice. Yet, by
worshiping, they risk their very lives.
After dinner on Wednesday, November 12th at 6:45 p.m. you will have the
opportunity to hear Frances Christensen talk about his mission in China. He is
part of Youth With A Mission and the son of long-time member Marium
Christensen.
Sunday, November 30th, Pastor Pedro Castillo from Methodist church in
Santiago de Cuba will preach to our congregation. There will be a combined
service at 10:30 a.m. with lunch following the service.
Please support these missionaries by attending. You will be humbled and
amazed at their courage and commitment to Christ.
Love in Christ
Missions Committee