MONTHLY NEWSLETTER From Pastor Chuck From Pastor John

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April 2015
Heritage Monthly Herald
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MONTHLY
NEWSLETTER
APRIL 2015
Heritage United Methodist Church
2680 Landmark Drive
Clearwater FL 33761
Tel: 727.796.1329 - FAX 727.796.0115
www.heritageumc.com
From Pastor Chuck
Dear Church Family,
Spring has arrived, and in Florida our
green just became brighter. As the spring
rains wash all the pollen from the air, we
begin to take in the warmth of this
beautiful spring weather. Spring is when
we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus.
Easter Sunday, April 5 will be a glorious
day, reminding us that we exist as a
church to proclaim to the world that
Jesus is Risen from the dead and is alive
forevermore.
We use terms such as hope and new
birth, belief and new life. We sing of
victory over sin and death; Jesus lives!
This April we will continue to tell of
Jesus and His love as we relate the stories
of what Jesus did in the lives of those
who trusted Him in Biblical times and
what Jesus does in the lives of those who
trust Him today. We are people of the
Resurrection. We are people of Hope.
We are people that show Hope to the
world as we live for Christ.
“like” Heritage United Methodist
worship and celebrate that Christ is
Risen. Hallelujah! He is Risen Indeed!
Bring with you a spring flower from your
garden and place it on the floral cross as
you enter the church. Don’t miss church
on this glorious day.
Starting April 12 we will begin our new
series, “Stories: From the New Testament
and of Today.” Come and hear what
happened because Jesus lives.
Mark your calendars now for Sunday
night, April 19 when we will be holding a
Church Wide Baptism event at
Honeymoon Island at 6 pm. Our
Confirmation Class will be experiencing
baptism by immersion. This opportunity
is open to anyone who has accepted
Jesus and would like to be baptized at
the beach. If you have never been
baptized, or have rededicated your life to
Jesus and would like to give public
testimony of the new work God has done
in your life, we hope you will sign up to
join us in this beautiful setting for this
special event.
On Thursday, April 2 at 7 pm, we will
join with our Northwood Presbyterian
friends for our Holy Thursday
Communion Service at their church.
Pastor John will be bringing the message
as we remember the Last Supper
together. (Because Easter falls on the first
Sunday of April, we will not have
communion on Easter Sunday, so you
will want to take this opportunity to
receive communion in April). April 3 we
will host the Good Friday service at noon
here at Heritage. We will remember that
love put Jesus on the cross—His love for
us.
April is the Month of Resurrection.
Please come and worship Jesus, who
lives and reigns forever.
Easter Sunday will begin with the Sunrise
Service led by our students at Philippi
Park at 7 am. Jason Williams, Director of
our Student Ministries, will bring the
message. Greet the Risen Lord as the sun
rises over Tampa Bay. Let me encourage
you to bring a blanket or lawn chairs.
Now as we look to April, we celebrate
Easter and all that Christ has done for
us! We will be celebrating with a New
Sermon Series titled, “Stories from the
New Testament and of Today.” We will
share stories of how peoples lives are
forever changed when they encounter
Jesus! And at the end of the month we
will witness lives being changed as we
celebrate with new baptisms!
Then everyone is invited to attend one of
our three Easter Celebration Services
here at the church when we will sing,
See you at Church
Sr. Pastor
From Pastor John
What an exciting month! We reached
hundreds of people with God’s love
through our outreach, had a very
successful rummage sale and worshiped
with the Kuyasa kids African choir!
God is doing amazing things in our midst
here at Heritage, and I want to
encourage us all to not only recognize
what He is doing but also press in for
more!
Let’s continue to PRAY and see what
God will do in us, through us and all
around us! He is great and He does
miracles so great! Let’s believe Him for
more in this new season!
“God awaken our hearts, give us eyes to
see and ears to hear what the Spirit is
doing and saying. Look on us in your
great mercy and use us to usher in a
world wide revival! May your kingdom
come and will be done in Jesus name,
amen!”
Blessings friends,
Assistant Pastor
Beach Baptism
Baptism is a special moment in the lives
of all believers, a time when we choose,
for ourselves, to follow God. As a
church we have the awesome
opportunity to celebrate with our
students as they begin a life long journey
with Jesus. It is also a call for us to
remember our own baptism and what
God is doing in our lives.
On April 19 at 6 pm we are going to
gather at the beach on Honeymoon
Island to join for worship and then
baptize our confirmation students. There
is a small fee (around $8 for a car load)
to get onto the island. We hope this
doesn’t discourage you from attending.
Looking forward to a great night of
worship and celebrating what God is
doing in the lives of our students.
Blessings,
Director of Student Ministry
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Holy Week at Heritage
Maundy Thursday, April 2:
Joint service with Northwood Presbyterian at Northwood Presbyterian Church, 7 pm.
Good Friday, April 3:
Joint Service with Northwood Presbyterian at Heritage UMC at noon.
Easter Sunday, April 5:
 7 am – Sunrise Service at Philippe Park – The Lighthouse Student Ministry of Heritage will be leading this service, and Jason
Williams will be preaching. Carpooling is suggested as parking spots are minimal. The park gates open at 6 am and our Heritage
Service is at the southern-most beach area of the park - quite a distance from the park’s entrance. Please bring a lawn chair or
blanket.
 Services at Heritage will be at 8:30 am, 9:45 am and 11:10 am.
Easter Sunday is traditionally one of the Sundays that people who do not regularly attend church, come to church. Since some
of our services are very full and to make visitors feel welcome and more encouraged to come again, we would like to request
that you consider coming to church for the 8:30 am service and/or parking at Leila Davis Elementary.
Adult Education-Discipleship
Adult Studies
Nursery and children’s programs are
provided during all three Sunday
worship services.
Sunday AM
 8:30 am: Room B6. We are beginning a
new series by John Eldridge called
Epoch. John says, “Life for most of us
feels like a movie we've arrived at forty
minutes late.” Join us for an exciting retelling of the Gospel. Facilitators, Bill
and Vicy Goodwin.
 9:45 am: Room B6. Come join lively
discussion about the sermon. Facilitators,
Dan Pearch and Jim Reese.
 9:45 am: Room B11. Adult Life Class.
We will continue studying the Old and
New Testaments to find the nuggets of
truth regarding how God has put in
place an amazing plan of salvation
that we get to participate in! God
desperately wants us to be joyous and
fulfilled!! Eternal life is given to us
first as an installment plan with
abundant life NOW! Jesus said the
words "I have come that you might
have life and have it more
abundantly." What did He mean?
How do we access this life NOW?
God's plan is clearly outlined in His
word and that is the purpose of our
class! Facilitator, Rob Knabel.
 9:45 am: Fellowship Hall, North. Rock
and Role. We are currently studying
the Book of Jeremiah. Facilitators,
Chris Iaquinto and JR Richardson.
Questions? Contact Triss Masters at ext. 115 or Diane Osborne at ext. 144
 9:45 am: Parlor. Seekers Class. We
began a study from the Adult Bible
Studies curriculum on March 1
continuing through May 31. Our title
is GOD: THE HOLY SPIRIT and
covers scripture from Mark, John,
Acts, 1st Corinthians and 1st, 2nd and
3rd John. All are welcome to join us
in the Parlor from 9:45 to 10:45 am.
Facilitator, Sonja Counsel.
Sunday PM
(Childcare available 5-6:30 pm. RSVP at
[email protected])
 5 pm: Bldg. C, Triss Masters’ office.
“DivorceCare.” This group watches a
video each week that features experts
on divorce and recovery topics and
will help guide your recovery from
the hurt of separation or divorce,
discover hope for the future and
experience God’s healing. Open to
men and women who are separated
or divorced. Childcare available.
Facilitator, Triss Masters.
 5-6:30 pm: Room B6. Genesis to
Revelation “Joshua, Judges, and Ruth“
by Ray Newell. Mixed group. New
members always welcome. Facilitator,
Mindy Crawford.
 5:15-6:15 pm: NEW Parenting Class!
Join Pastor John and Emily and
parents with children of all ages. Find
practical help and Biblical wisdom in
raising your children to succeed in
every area of life. Starts April 12!
Monday PM
 7 pm: “Disciple III” This is a 32-week
study of The Prophets and The Letters
of Paul. This class is full; please
contact Diane Osborne at ext. 144 for
more details or if you are interested
in forming another group.
 7 pm: Room B1. M-N-M’s Men’s
Group. Study various books and DVD
teaching segments. Ongoing group.
New Members Welcome. Facilitators,
Jim Workman, and Rick Garrett.
 Tissues and Chocolate: By appointment
only. Women’s Separation/Divorce
support. Please call Kathy Wilder at
727-463-9024.
Tuesday AM
(Childcare available 9-11:45 am. RSVP at
[email protected]).
 Mom Time: Lighthouse Auditorium.
 9:30-10:30 am: Yoga by Certified
Instructor Annie Stobbs. We hope
you will join us, regardless of
whether you have an infant or teen.
 10:30-11:45 am: Moms Group Time.
Join us as we talk about our role as
parents. This study by Andy Stanley
is designed to give us the counsel
we need to help prepare our
children for the future as we look
at the relationships in their lives.
Facilitator, Triss Masters.
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Tuesday PM
 6:30 pm: Triss Masters’ office.
“GriefShare.” Ongoing Grief
Recovery Support Group. Meet in
our comfortable setting to view a
video, then discuss and share
devotional material that will help
you find strength and healing along
with tools to move forward in your
daily walk through the deep pain of
grief. Facilitators, Rev. Don Jones
and Triss Masters.
Wednesday AM
 10 am: Room B1. Women’s Group.
We are starting “The God We Can
Know: Exploring the "I Am" Sayings
of Jesus” by Rob Fuquay. “The God
We Can Know” is a 7-week study
and explores the "I Am" sayings of
Jesus found in the Gospel of John.
Perfect for Lent or any time of year,
this series will help you find and
form an answer to the most
essential question in the Christian
faith, "Who do you say I am?"
Facilitators, Triss Masters and Robyn
Sitmer.
Wednesday PM
(Childcare available RSVP at
[email protected]).
 7 pm: Parlor. Men’s Group Bible
Study. Designed for men with
children still at home. Join Pastor
John and other young men, share a
meal together, get some “guy time.”
RSVP for childcare
at [email protected].
 6:30 pm: Room B1. Women’s
Group. We are starting “Stepping
Up: A Journey Through the Psalms
of Ascent” by Beth Moore. Designed
for women with young children.
Please join us. Facilitators, Jill Webb
and Sheri Stinson.
Thursday AM
 10 am-12 pm: Building D 2nd Floor
Auditorium. Career Transition
Network. Preparing you to find your
next job. Facilitators, Lee Savage,
Guerry Thode and Curt Engelmann.
Call Lee at 727.784.5505.
Thursday PM
 6:30 pm: Parlor. WALK BY FAITH
Bible Study. This Bible study, also
known as the V.I.P. MINISTRY for
THOSE EXPERIENCING ANY TYPE
OF VISUAL CONCERN, now
includes the visually challenged, the
hearing challenged and the fully
sighted. Our curriculum is The
Book of Acts, using curriculums by
John Stott and Max Lucado. All text
is provided in large print format. We
meet the first and third Thursday
evenings of each month. Please call
Marsha Hurtz at 727.796.1298 for
more information.
 7 pm: Room B1. Women’s Bible
Study. Comparison of the Gospels.
Looking at the life of Jesus
chronologically as we study
Mathew, Mark, Luke and John.
Facilitators Triss Masters and Shirley
Westrate.
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Adult Trips
Questions? Contact Cathy Iaquinto at ext.
145 or visit the Adult Trip Table
Keep checking the Adult Trip Table for
Upcoming Trips.
Upcoming Trips

Thursday, May 7: Tampa Museum of
Art. Located in downtown Tampa.
Contemporary and Modern Art
Museum. A permanent collection of
Antiquities and world class traveling
exhibitions. Award winning building
and cafe. Cost: $10.

Thursday, May 14: A Chorus Line. The
Show Palace. A Chorus Line tells the
riveting stories of a group of well
trained dancers and singers as they
audition for a few coveted slots on a
chorus line of a high energy
production. Join their adventure and
peer into their world as performers and
choreographers show how dance and
song have shaped their lives. Leave
church at 11 am. Cost: $47. Payment
due March 1.

Friday, June 12 and Saturday, June 13:
Living Proof Live, Beth Moore. USF
Sun Dome. For all Women. Living
Proof Live, sponsored by Nashvillebased publishing company LifeWay
Christian Resources, will feature
Moore’s dynamic storytelling and
passionate Bible teaching. The event,
which is now in its 17th year, both
challenges and encourages women to
grow deeply in their faith. Friday night
leave 4 pm from the church. Doors
open 5:30 pm and finish at 9:30 pm.
Saturday leave the church 7 am. Doors
open 7:30 am and the event starts at
8:30 am and ends 12:15 pm. Cost: $69
as long as tickets are available. (Open
seating.) We will carpool.
Friday AM
 6 am: Parlor. Men’s Study and
Prayer. Join Pastor Chuck as men
of all ages gather for study and
prayer for one hour on the first and
third Friday mornings each month.
Come casual or on your way to
work.
 10 am: Triss Masters’ office.
Women’s Bible study. Join us for
the Beth Moore study, “To Live is
Christ” starting Friday April 3. This
is a ten-week study. Facilitators Triss
Masters and Karen Bauler.
 10 am: Fellowship Hall. Young at
Heart for retired and senior adults.
The Book Of Acts. Taught by Mel
Swets. Coffee, pastries, study and
lunch - what a great way to spend a
Friday. Ongoing group.
Saturday PM:
 6 pm: Building D Auditorium in the
Lighthouse. Saturday Fellowship is
a monthly get together for
everyone. We will lift God up in
song and share our lives through
prayer requests and praise reports.
We also have time each month to
discuss different topics: personal
testimonies, video lessons and
mission moments. Saturday
Fellowship is your time to see God
working in our church and in
individuals’ lives. Following our
gathering we will gather together in
fellowship.
Saturday Fellowship and Pot Luck:
We meet April 18, May 9, June 13.
We DO NOT MEET in July and
August. We will resume September
12, and continue to meet on
October 10, November 14 and
December 12.
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Preparing you to find your
next job.
Thursdays 10 am - noon
except holidays).
Our Career Transition Network Ministry continues to meet
every Thursday from 10 am to noon with individual sessions
from 9 am to 10 am available. Activity was very positive in
March including 7 new members who joined our CTN Job
Group and 6 individuals who found jobs/careers during the
month. Also, Christian Television Network (CTN) presented
a very positive overview of our ministry and Church on
March 4 and 5. If you would like to see the video of Lee
Savage’s interview on Christian Television Network go to:
http://heritageumc.com/ministries/career-transition.
Help provided for:
Career Direction, Résumé Preparation, Networking,
Interview Skills, Use of Internet and Negotiating. Facilitated
by Lee Savage, Guerry Thode and Curt Engelmann.
Building D 2nd Floor - Auditorium. Call Lee at 727.784.5505
for information. We not only provide job coaching and
training, but we also serve as a support group. In addition, we
offer a special initiative for our veterans. Please contact Lee
Savage at 727.784.5505 or [email protected] for additional
information.
www.heritageumc.com/ministries/career-transition
April Birthdays
APRIL 01
Neil Brickfield
April Livingston
Matthew P. DeLaquil
Jordan Crummett
APRIL 06
Lisa Kerper
Jill Webb
Stephen Weclew
Brooke Kennedy
APRIL 02
Carol Cox
David Shepherd
John Whittenhall
Mark Christopher
Martin Richardson
APRIL 07
Charlene Gervasi
Bernard Maloney
Cynthia Weclew
APRIL 03
James Fitzpatrick
APRIL 04
Eugene Counsel
Russ Nail
Crystal McCutchen
Kevin Littler
APRIL 05
Carl Leiby
Bruce Beaven
Sherry Henry
Robert Bowman
Debbie Kravitz
Heather Edling
APRIL 08
Jeannette Robinson
Susan Slaybaugh
APRIL 09
Lise Brown
Nancy Reid
APRIL 10
Judith Cook
Mary Ellen Shaffer
Taylor Cheek
Caroline Campbell
Sienna Davis
APRIL 11
Mary L. Talbott
April 2015
Music Ministry
Handbell Ringers Wanted!!
Handbell rehearsals at 7 pm in Room B3. If you can read music
and want to have a lot of fun with a welcoming group, join the
handbell choir or ring as a substitute. We can teach you to ring,
and it is a wonderful experience and an aid to worship. Or
maybe you have rung before and would like an opportunity to
ring again. We meet Wednesdays, 7 pm in Room B3. If you are
interested, please contact Barbara Davis: 727.781.1171 You will be
glad you did.
Choir and Praise Ensemble
Our traditional music director, Rob Knabel, would like to invite
members of our church family to consider joining our music
ministry at both the 8:30 and 11:10 am services. Our ministry is a
LOT more than simply singing; we are a small group family
within the church! Rob places emphasis on development of the
spirit along with the music. Members agree that they enjoy
fellowship and support in addition to the musical satisfaction they
receive.
Rob sees the music as much more than just performing in a
church service. He sees it as a gift to God to anoint the worship
service with God's Holy presence through the power of the Holy
Spirit. We perform for God, and the church family enjoys the
benefit. This emphasis makes the rehearsals and presentations so
much more satisfying! We rehearse on Thursday nights. Prior
experience is not necessary to join; we take you as you are and
your development begins!! Rob's cell is 727.515.1817 or you can
email him at [email protected] for further information.
APRIL 12
Larry Davis
Dean DuBois
Tammy Mitchiner
APRIL 13
Mary Jane Rachau
Ann H. Elias
Erika Queen
APRIL 14
Ada Abbott
Marlene Callihan
Jeffrey Bruynell
APRIL 15
Joseph Morrison
Michele Batz
Allison May
Stephanie Getek
APRIL 16
Barbara Jacobs
Michael Kennedy
Krista Louttit
APRIL 18
James Wielenga
APRIL 19
Alice Katterhenry
Kathy Bell
Therese Woolley
Jonathan Basye
APRIL 20
Peter Hessling
Elaine Pepi
Rob Cursey
APRIL 21
Jill Whitney
Dakota Perry
APRIL 22
Hugh Richeson Jr.
Mary Fitzpatrick
APRIL 23
Darlene Chance
Caroline Fuhrmann
Stephen Cole
APRIL 24
George Rerig
Suzanne Johnson
Brian Korcak
APRIL 25
Melblee Hyden
Richard Payant
Kristen Meurer
APRIL 26
Ernest Boller
Jayne McDermott
Ivan Haase
Carol Carstensen
APRIL 27
Jean Gibbs
Michelle Albert
Chad Villwock
Cole Mango
APRIL 28
Richard Bruce
Catherine Edinger
Holly B. Hindman
APRIL 29
Nicole Saren
APRIL 30
Gary Bauler
April 2015
Women’s Ministry
Joy Circle:
Thank you to Heidi Haught for leading
our lesson and Sandra Walling for
making restaurant arrangements in
March. Heidi helped us with the
meaning of Luke 8:16-19, the parable
about the lamp and the light. There
were 20 of us at Perkins in Palm Harbor,
and everyone had a nice time getting to
know one another a little more.
Our next meeting is April 13, and Terry
Vann and Betty Cox will tell us about the
parable of the lost sheep. Be sure to join
us at Perkins at 5:30 pm. for dinner and
then the lesson. Come make some new
friends and enjoy a nice meal together.
For more information contact Jane Lee
at 727-266-4380 or email her at
[email protected].
Mark Your Calendars!
16th Annual High Tea
Saturday, May 16, at 10 am.
What is the High Tea?: It is an
outreach event that Women’s
Ministry sponsors. It is an
opportunity to invite friends from
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Questions? Triss Masters at ext. 115 or Diane Osborne at ext. 144
outside of Heritage to attend.
Consider your child’s teacher, your
hair stylist, your child’s piano
instructor, a neighbor or a friend! It
is 2 hours of delicious food and an
inspirational speaker. The Fellowship
Hall is transformed into a tea room,
where each table has its own theme,
and décor. It is a wonderful time to
just enjoy the pretty dishes, creativity
of our hostesses, and great
conversation. We use our proceeds
to help fund our September retreat.
We need Hostesses!
What is a Hostess?: A hostess
decorates one round table to seat 8.
We have our own white linen
tablecloths for this tea, or we can
make arrangements for you to rent a
colored tablecloth. The hostess brings
her own dishes and table settings to
create a beautiful table. China and
crystal are often used, but other
delightfully different table wear is an
option. The hostess can reserve the
table to invite her
own friends, or her table can be
open for ticket sales. If you have 6
friends you want to invite, we
encourage you to be a hostess. We
are asking our hostesses this year to
get their own assistants. Neither the
hostesses nor their assistants need to
buy tickets; their tickets are
complimentary. We have many ladies
who want to attend and will need lots
of hostesses.
Do I have to be invited by a hostess
to attend? No, you can purchase a
ticket to sit at any of our tables.
If you have questions or would like
to serve as a hostess, assistant,
kitchen help or with food
preparation, contact the Adult
Ministry office: Triss
Masters at 727.796.1329,
x115 or Diane
Osborne at ext. 144.
Men’s Ministry
 7 pm: Room B1. Monday Night Men’s (M-N-M) Discussion
Group: All men are welcome to this ongoing group. We study
various books and DVDs, then have a lively discussion. Study is
led by Jim Workman ([email protected]) with various
discussion facilitators.
 Wednesdays, 7 pm: Young Men’s Small Group Bible study.
Join Pastor John and other young men, share a meal together,
get some “guy time.” RSVP for child care at
[email protected].
 Friday Morning 6 am Men’s Prayer Group.
Parlor. Men’s Study and Prayer. Join Pastor Chuck as men of
all ages gather for study and prayer for one hour on the first
and third Friday morning each month. Come casual, or on
your way to work.
Mark Your Calendar Now For the Next Emmaus Gathering!
Saturday, April 25
5:30 pm (Doors open at 5 pm). Potluck (Bring a dish to share).
Sylvan Abbey UMC, 2718 Sunset Point Rd, Clearwater
Childcare available with reservations by contacting Dawn Carr at 352.593.4900 .
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Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
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5 Easter Sunday 6 Easter Mon- 7
7:00 am Sunrise Svc at
Philippe Park
8:30 am Traditional Service
9:45 am Contemporary Svc
11:10 am Traditional Service
day
Church office is closed.
9:30 am Moms Yoga
10:00 am Flex & Stretch
10:30 am Moms Group Time
3:45 pm Dance Ministry
5:30 pm Street Ministry
6:30 pm GriefShare
7:00 pm Al-Anon Meeting
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12
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19
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10:00 am Adult Bible Study
6:30 pm Women’s Group
6:30 pm FPU
7:00 pm HS Bible Study
7:00 pm Handbell Rehearsal
7:30 am
Prayer Time
8:30/11:10 am TRAD. SVCS
9:45 am
CONTEMP SVC
9:45 am Confirmation Class
5:00 pm
Divorce Care
5:00 pm Mixed Bible Study
5:00 pm
TeamKid
5:15 pm Parenting Class
5/7:00 pm BLITZ/IMPACT
6:30 pm Spaghetti Dinner
7:30 am
Prayer Time
9:45 am
CONTEMP SVC
5:00 pm
Divorce Care
6:00 pm
Church Wide
Beach Baptism
7:30 am
Prayer Time
9:45 am
CONTEMP SVC
5:00 pm
Divorce Care
5:00 pm
TeamKid
5:15 pm Parenting Class
5/7:00 pm BLITZ/IMPACT
9:00
5:30
6:30
6:45
7:00
7:00
am
pm
pm
am
pm
pm
Quilters
Joy Circle
Finance
SM Praise Band
M-N-M’S Bible
Disciple III
Davis Elementary (all day)
9:00 am Quilters
6:30 pm Trustees
6:45 am SM Praise Band
7:00 pm M-N-M’S Bible
7:00 pm Disciple III
9:00
6:45
7:00
7:00
am
am
pm
pm
Quilters
SM Praise Band
M-N-M’S Bible
Disciple III
Fri
Maundy Thursday
10:00 am New Vision
Support Group
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25
28
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8:15 am iMom Breakfast
9:30 am Moms Yoga
6:30 pm GriefShare
Davis Elementary (morning)
9:30 am Moms Yoga
5:30 pm Street Ministry
6:30 pm GriefShare
7:00 pm Davis Program
9:30 am Moms Yoga
5:30 pm Adult Trip Dinner Cruise
6:30 pm GriefShare
6:30 pm FPU
7:00 pm Men’s Group
8:00 pm Sat. Fellowship
Practice
6:30 pm FPU
6:30 pm FPU
Flex & Stretch
Career Transition
Al-Anon Meeting
Maundy Service
at Northwood
3 Good Friday 4
6:00 am Men’s Prayer
12:00 pm Good Friday Svc
at Heritage
12:00 pm Church office is
closed
8:15 am All Pro Dad
Breakfast
6:30 pm FPU
10:00 am
10:00 am
1:00 pm
7:00 pm
Sat
9:15 am ASG Fabric Min.
10:00 am Career Transitions
6:30 pm Worship Team
7:00 pm Women’s Bible
Study
7:30 pm Choir Rehearsal
10:00 am
10:00 am
1:00 pm
6:30 pm
6:30 pm
7:00 pm
Flex & Stretch
Career Transitions
Al-Anon Meeting
Walk by Faith
Worship Team
Women’s Bible
Study
10:00 am
10:00 am
1:00 pm
6:30 pm
7:00 pm
Flex & Stretch
Career Transitions
Al-Anon Meeting
Worship Team
Women’s Bible
Study
10:00 am
10:00 am
1:00 pm
6:30 pm
7:00 pm
Flex & Stretch
Career Transitions
Al-Anon Meeting
Worship Team
Women’s Bible
Study
6:00 am HS Breakfast
8:00 am MS Breakfast
10:00 am Women’s Bible
Study
10:00 am Young at Heart
6:30 pm Skate Night
6:00 am Men’s Prayer
Study
Study
9:30 am Ault Trip - Phil.
Cultural Festival
8:00 am Men’s Breakfast
6:00 pm Saturday Fellowship
3:00 pm TBI/ABI Meeting
April 2015
Serving in Ministry
Service Opportunities Available
on Sunday Mornings:
We welcome your Gifts of Hospitality
and Service.
Ushers: We are in need of ushers for
the 8:30 and 11:10 am services. If you
would like to be a part of this team,
please contact the church office at
727.796.1329.
 Coffee Fellowship: Prepare, replenish
and serve the coffee, juice and
pastries with one or two other
volunteers. Requires being available
most of the morning in Fellowship
Hall; however, you can worship at
your preferred time. Work one
Sunday every three to four months.
We also need volunteers to help with
Coffee Fellowship in Building D.
 Greeters: Arrive 20 minutes before
the service to greet at the Main Door
or Gate. Be one of the first faces to
welcome members and guests.
For any of the above opportunities,
contact Diane Osborne at
727.796.1329 x144, or email:
[email protected].
 Parking and Traffic Team: Sunday
mornings between services. Contact
Triss Masters at ext. 115.

Caregiving Meals
Periodically we try to provide meals for
someone coming home from the hospital
or rehab. It is such a blessing to the
person or family. It doesn’t have to be
home cooked; it can be picked up at a
restaurant or grocery deli.
We also have a website:
takethemameal.com (Take Them A
Meal). This site allows you to review
available dates and to sign up for one
convenient for you. Furthermore, you
can review what others are bringing in
order to avoid duplicating meals. Please,
remember to add your phone number,
just in case any changes need to be
made. If you do not have e-mail, we will
still be doing some phone calling, and
you can always call the church office if
you have any questions or comments.
Taking a meal to a family is a great way
to show God’s loving care. Contact Diane
Osborne at [email protected] or
727.796.1329 x144.
Quilters:
Heritage Quilters had a busy 2014. Our
projects included:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Delivered 40 fleece cot blankets
(fringed and knotted) to one of the
Early Childhood Learning Centers
run by UMCM Suncoast.
Made skirts, sundresses and
pillowcase dresses for school girls in
Haiti.
Donated ever 100 quilts to Healthy
Start Coalition for their Fall
Community Baby Shower.
Provided quilts for babies baptized at
Heritage.
Gave money to trustees for
landscape beautification.
The Heritage Quilters would like to invite
all levels of quilters to come join us
Mondays, 9-11 am in room B12. For
more info contact Nancy Wood at
727.784.0058 or Jean Albert,
727.784.7094.
Communion Prep Team
Our Communion Prep Team meets the
Saturday before the first Sunday of the
month at 1 pm. We would love to have
you join us to help prepare for Holy
Communion. We also have a team of
people who take a turn once every two
or three months to put out the elements
prior to the service they attend and
return them to the Sacristy after the
service. If you would like to be on either
of these rotating teams, please contact
Sandy Walling at 727.726.5948 or email
[email protected].
Prayer Chain:
We have a prayer chain that supports
you in prayer. To place a request on our
prayer chain:
 You can write it on the tear-off of your
Sunday bulletin and place it in the
offering.
 You can call the church office at
727.796.1329 and ask for Betty at ext.
148, or email her:
[email protected].
Your prayer requests are shared with the
church staff and our prayer chain. If you
would like to be part of our prayer chain
and receive in the mail (and periodic
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email) concerns that you can lift in
prayer to God, indicate your desire on
the tear-off in the Sunday Bulletin.
Kitchen Patrol Ministry
Do you have the gift of service and are
willing to help clean the kitchen a few
hours each month? The Kitchen Patrol
Ministry Team has a couple of openings
the third week of each month. If you
would like to join our dedicated team of
volunteers who keep us in compliance
with Health Department regulations,
check the appropriate box on the bulletin
tear-off. We are blessed that our kitchen
sparkles each week, and we are grateful
to those who have served us in the past.
Please consider this important
opportunity to be the hands and feet of
Christ. Contact Diane Osborne, ext. 144
if you have any questions.
Pet Therapy
The pet therapy team at Heritage visits
our homebound church members as well
as many others throughout our
community. You can help bring comfort
and joy to those in need by sharing the
love your dog or cat has to offer. Please
call Dana Reames at 727.796.5867 to find
out how to get your pet screened and
registered for pet therapy.
Transportation Needed!
The Walk by Faith Bible study, also
known as the V.I.P. Ministry for those
experiencing ANY TYPE OF VISUAL
CONCERN, is beginning its 11th year.
This Bible study meets the first and third
Thursdays of each month, 6:30-8:30 pm
in the Parlor. We continue to need
assistance with transporting various
members.
Sometimes transportation to and from
the Bible study is needed and sometimes,
it is only a one-way trip. If you are able
to transport once a month or once every
two months, your service is greatly
needed and would be sincerely
appreciated.
This is a wonderful opportunity to serve
the Lord. Thank you for your
contribution to the furtherance of this
ministry. Please call Marsha Hurtz,
facilitator at (727)796-1298.
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Caregiving
Parish Nurse Corner:
"Be kind and compassionate to one
another, forgiving each other, just as in
Christ God forgave you."
Ephesians 4:32 NIV
* * * * ** * * * * * * * * * * * *
MAINTAIN KIDNEY HEALTH
Your kidneys have a big job to do. They
filter 200 liters of blood a day and help
regulate blood pressure and red blood cell
production. But kidney disease due to
diabetes, high blood pressure or a family
history of kidney failure can lead to
complications like high blood pressure,
anemia, weak bones and nerve damage.
Kidney disease also increases the risk for
cardiovascular disease and can lead to
complete kidney failure. The most
common causes of kidney disease are
diabetes and high blood pressure. If these
prevention steps look familiar, there is a
good reason. They are also key to a healthy
heart and a healthy body.
DON'T SMOKE. Smoking slows the blood
flow to the kidneys and other vital organs
and can worsen already existing kidney
disease.
LIMIT ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION. Too
much alcohol adversely affects kidney
function and increases one's risk for high
blood pressure.
MAINTAIN A HEALTHY WEIGHT. Excess
weight increases the risk for diabetes and
high blood pressure, the leading causes of
kidney disease and kidney failure.
FOLLOW A HEALTHY DIET THAT IS
LOWER IN SODIUM. Sodium can
increase blood pressure levels, leading to
high blood pressure which can damage
kidneys.
EXERCISE REGULARLY to help control
weight and blood pressure, as well as stress.
Also, avoid taking any more over the
counter NSAIDS than necessary no matter
what you hear on TV. Taking too many of
this group of medications can damage the
kidneys.
* * * * ** * * * * * * * * * * *
If you have any questions, you may contact
a nurse by calling the church office at
727.796.1329. A nurse will return your call.
April 2015
Blood Pressures
Blood pressures are checked the second
Sunday of every month in the
Receptionist’s office.
Automated External Defibrillator
If needed for emergencies, an AED
(Automated External Defibrillator) is
located across from the Receptionist’s
office. The staff has been trained on its use.
Prayer Group: Time With Him in
Prayer
1 Timothy 2:1-2 says: “I urge, then, first of
all, that requests, prayers, intercession and
thanksgiving be made for everyone - for
kings and all those in authority that we
may live peaceful and quiet lives in all
godliness and holiness.”
We meet every Sunday Morning at 7:30 am
in the Chapel and need to be praying for
our country, our church and our individual
lives. The prayer time is open to everybody.
Come and pray with us. We need God’s
help desperately in every area of life.
DivorceCare:
Sundays at 5 pm in Building C, Triss’
Office.
This group watches a video each week that
features experts on divorce and recovery
topics. DivorceCare will help guide your
recovery from the hurt of separation or
divorce to a discovery of hope for the
future and for God’s healing. Open to men
and women who are separated or
divorced. Facilitated by Triss Masters.
Childcare is available by registering at:
[email protected]. The class and
childcare are free. Need more info?
Contact Triss Masters at 727.796.1329 x115.
GriefShare: Grief Recovery Support
Group, Mondays at 6:30 pm in the Parlor.
Ongoing Grief Recovery Support Group.
Meet in our comfortable setting to view a
video, then discuss and share devotional
material that will help you find strength
and healing as well as tools to move
forward in your daily walk through the
deep pain of grief. Facilitated by Rev. Don
Jones and Triss Masters.
Tissues and Chocolate:
By appointment only. Women’s
Separation/Divorce support. Please call
Kathy Wilder at 727-463-9024
1st Annual Caregiver’s Conference
This conference explores the many
dimensions of caregiving and also
provides valuable information on ways to
help your loved one and yourself along
the caregiving journey.
 Wednesday April 22, 2015 8-4:30
 Seminole Recreation Center, 9100 113th
St. N. Seminole, FL 33772
 To register for the conference make a
reservation at Maria’s Adult Day Care,
727.393.7711 before April 15, 2015.
Located 7821 Seminole Blvd. Seminole,
FL 33772.
Al-Anon: This group meets Tuesdays,
7 pm and Thursdays at 1 pm in Building
C, Southeast Classroom.
Hospital and Home Visits:
If you are going into the hospital or you
know of someone who is going into the
hospital or is currently in an extended stay
in the hospital, please let us know. You can
put this information on the tear-off that
you place in the offering, or you can call
the church office and speak to Rev. Don
Jones or Triss Masters. We also make home
visits if you know of someone who is
confined at home for a time.
Flex and Stretch
FREE EXERCISE PROGRAM FOR
ADULTS - (MEN AND WOMEN)
Join us in Building C, Southeast
Classroom on Tuesdays and Thursdays,
10-10:30 am for some fellowship and
resistance training exercise. We follow a
video instructor and use rubber exercise
bands to provide force for strengthening
muscles. This strengthening exercise
program was designed by physical
therapists for adults to improve strength,
balance and overall health. Regardless
of your age, it is never too late to begin
an exercise program.
April 2015
Lighthouse Student Ministry
GRADUATING SENIOR
BREAKFAST:
Mark your calendars for May 17! We will
be hosting a breakfast at 8:30 am in the
Student Ministry Auditorium for all
graduating students and their families.
Afterwards a special recognition of the
Graduating Seniors will take place during
the 9:45 a.m. worship service. RSVP is
required for breakfast.
Parents, if you have a son or daughter
graduating from either high school or
college, please contact the Lighthouse
Office 727.797.0703 or email
[email protected] with their
name, school graduating from,
and future plans such as employment,
military service or advanced degree.
We would like to collect a senior picture
of your graduate to use in a presentation
during the May 17 service. Also, we will
use a baby, school or church activity
picture if you have one. Please label
each picture with the student’s name, and it
will be returned to you unharmed.
Deadline for this information to be
delivered to the Lighthouse Office is
Monday, May 4.
SUNDAYS AT THE LIGHTHOUSE
MORNING BIBLE STUDY @ 9:45 AM:
6th Grade:
LH Room D209
7th/8th Grade: LH Room D206
No class on Easter Sunday (April 5)
EVENING STUDENT MINISTRY:
Middle School BLITZ meets in the
Lighthouse from 5-6:45 pm
High School IMPACT meets in the
Lighthouse from 7-9 pm
No Blitz/Impact on Easter Sunday (April
5)
Parents are needed to serve occasionally
in our Café on Sunday evenings between
4:30-5:15 pm and 6:30-7:15 pm. If you
are available one or more Sundays please
let us know. Thanks!
WEDNESDAY EVENING BIBLE
STUDY:
A deep study of the Bible for those in 812th grades every Wednesday from 7-8:30
pm at Dan & Marsha Mullett’s home.
Call 727.560.2320 for more information.
FRIDAY MORNING BREAKFAST:
Every Friday that school is in session,
volunteers cook breakfast for the
students at 6 am for high school and 8
am for middle school. The cost is only
$2 payable each week, or you may
purchase a $25 Breakfast Card good for
15 meals from the Lighthouse Office.
CLEAN-UP DAY:
On Saturday, April 18 from 9 am to 1
pm all students and parents are invited to
help clean up the Lighthouse buildings
and grounds. We look forward to each of
you being present and helping us Spring
Clean. We will also take some time to
wash our buses so bring some clothes
that can get wet. And don’t forget your
sack lunch! Please be sure to arrive on
time because we may finish early.
ONECAMP, COVINGTON, GA
An opportunity to experience God in a
big, creative, fun, deep and thoughtful
way June 28th—July 3rd. It’s like Kaos/
Rush but for a week! More information
to come.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
April 5:
April 5
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunrise Service;
Philippe Park; 7 am
April 5:
No Morning Bible Study or
Evening BLITZ/IMPACT
April 18: Lighthouse Clean-Up Day;
9 am-1 pm
April 19: Beach Baptism; 6:00 pm
May 2:
Confirmation Rehearsal and
Parent Meeting; 9 am
May 2:
Confirmation Class;
9:30 am - Noon
May 3:
Confirmation Service;
9:45 am
May 17:
Graduation Breakfast;
8:45 am
May 31:
the BIG Party!
June 13-20: High School International
Mission Trip—Brazil
July 5-12: Middle School/High School
Camp in Covington GA
July 19-25: World Changers Birmingham, AL
August 7-9: LIFT-OFF Retreat; 5th/6th
Grade
www.HeritageUMC.com
Like us on Facebook:
The Lighthouse Heritage UMC
Missions
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Spaghetti Ministry Dinner
Sunday, April 12, 6:30 pm
Program by Saturday Fellowship Band.
It’s that time of year when we begin
preparations for Spaghetti Kids camps.
On July 5 and 12, we’ll be taking the kids
up to camp in Hudson, and we’ll pick
them up on July 11 and 17. We need
loving and patient adults to ride with us.
We’re starting our collections for the
Spaghetti Kid Camper Packs! We need
donations of new adult-sized sleeping
bags, towels, full-sized soaps, shampoos,
washcloths, deodorants, toothpastes,
toothbrushes, sunscreen, notebooks, and
bug repellant wipes.
Street Ministry
We serve the first and third Tuesday
nights of each month at the Pinellas Safe
Harbor facility adjacent to the
courthouse and jail on 49th Street. We
welcome all adults, 18 years old and up,
to help us serve the homeless! If you
would like to serve on this team, please
contact Brad Weller at 727.796.1329
x112. We leave from the Heritage
parking lot at 5:30 pm and return by
7:30 pm.
Upcoming Dates
May 9 - Walk for Life
June 13-19 – Haiti (ICDM)
June 13-20 - HS Brazil
June 20-27 – Mountain TOP AIM
July 5,11,12,17 – Spaghetti Bus to Camp
July 20-26 - MS/HS Birmingham, AL
July 17– August 1 - Zambia
Fall 2015 - Cuba
October 22-25 - Mountain TOP Fall Fest
Jan 2016 – Cuba District Conference
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April 2015
Children’s Ministry
Partnering with parents and families in developing fully devoted
followers of Christ.
School Age (K–5th) - April 2015
Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers
April 2015
Basic Truth: Jesus wants to be my friend forever.
Key Question: Who wants to be your friend forever?
Bottom Line: Jesus wants to be my friend forever.
Memory Verse: “Go and make disciples of all nations.”
- Matthew 28:19, NIV
Memory Verse: “So let us do all we can to live in peace.
And let us work hard to build each other up.” Romans
14:19, NIrV
Life App: Peace—proving you care more about each other
than winning an argument.
Basic Truth: I can trust God no matter what.
Summer Camps:
Yes, I Am Willing!
“How can they have faith in the Lord and ask
Him to save them, if they have never heard
about Him? And how can they hear, unless
someone tells them?”
Romans 10:14
Are you willing to share with the
children of Heritage the truth of Jesus?
2 Timothy tells us that the “Lord’s servant
must be kind to everyone, able to teach.”
Are you a servant of the Lord who will
teach the truth to a new generation?
Please help give our Sunday school teachers a
break for the summer and volunteer to teach
2 or 3 Sundays, curriculum provided. Contact
Emma Morgan ([email protected])
727-7961329 ext. 149.
Travel Camp:
PVBS/VBS:
PBA1:
June 15-19
July 13-17
July 20-24
8 am-5 pm
9 am-12 pm
9 am-2 pm
$160
$30
$120
Camp Heritage: July 20-24
9 am-2 pm
$120
PBA2:
Sports Camp:
9 am-2 pm
9 am-2 pm
$120
$120
After Care
July 27-31
July 27-31
2 pm-5 pm
$40
www.heritageumc.com
Skate Night
Join us for Skate Night on Friday, April 10, 6:30—8:30 pm. For
more details visit our website at
heritageumc.com.
Dance Ministry—Preschool to 5th
Grade
Tuesdays from 3:45 to 4:30 pm in the
Children’s Ministry Auditorium. Join Miss
Emma for a time of dance and fun! For
more information email Miss Emma at;
[email protected].

MONTHLY NEWSLETTER From Pastor Chuck From Pastor John

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