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at the Crossroads of Faith and Life April, 2013

Tallahassee Heights United Methodist Church—3004 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32308 850-877-6276—fax:878-8952-thumc@heightsumc.com-www.heightsumc.com

Pastor: Ken Hamilton; Lay Leader: Jim Parido Youth Director: Ted Grueser; Children’s Ministry Dir: Merideth Middleton; Nursery Coord.: Jennifer Guy;

Music Director: Lisa Leaman; Associate Music Dir.: Scott Leaman; Organist: Bill Bouknecht; Treasurer: Carol Dehner; Administrative Assistant: Beth Andrews

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Reveling in the Resurrection…… I remember hearing the story of an inspired event that took place at Tallahassee Heights the Sunday after Easter in 2010. My understanding is the late Rev. David Day encouraged the congregation to plan and experience something known as “Bright Sun-day”. This offered a way to avoid experiencing the seemingly inevitable let down after the natural ascent from Ash Wednesday, through Lent, to Easter Sunday. I have heard many persons speak of the excitement and pageantry produced that glorious day. My belief is the challenge of continuing the energy and excitement of Easter celebrations

still exists each year. We certainly had new experiences this year that we can build upon. Lenten lunches and joint wor-ship services with our sister churches steadily refreshed our spirits. Awesome weather for our commu-nity egg hunt and Easter sunrise seemed to be the ‘icing on the cake’ for Holy Week. Let’s commit to not allowing the weeks following Easter to be dull and ordinary. After all, Easter is a SEASON and lasts for six weeks and seven Sundays on the liturgical calendar. Remember that it was after the Resurrection that Jesus again encountered the disciples and many others in their daily lives, yet, in a new light. This and every Easter’s wonder and celebration should live within our hearts and beyond each Easter morning. I believe something as simple as a new spiritual discipline for the Easter season, much like Lent, can keep the celebration going. What would result if we all agreed to spend an hour of each day be-tween now and Pentecost in prayer. May 19th , Pentecost Sunday, may seem far away and it is truly right around the corner? What if we sang a verse each week of “Christ the Lord is Risen Today” as our call to worship? Use your creative imagination to make a way for the excitement to last. Share your choice in a small group or Bible study to encourage others. Go be God’s people daily with all the joy of Easter! Because we serve a RISEN Savior, Pastor Ken

TO RECEIVE THE GIFT OF ETERNAL LIFE GOD IS OFFERING TO YOU:

Put your trust in Jesus Christ and ask Him to forgive you of your sins and be your Savior. This simple prayers, of-

fered in faith, can help you begin your journey of life in Christ:

“Dear Lord, I know that I am a sinner and need your forgiveness. I now turn away from my sins. I invite you to

come into my heart and life. I want to trust and follow You as my Lord and Savior.

Covered Dish Luncheon Monday, April 22

11:30 a.m.

KEEPING THESE FOLKS IN OUR PRAYERS

New Connections 2013 If you are a new/newer member of Tallahassee Heights, or you are consider-ing joining the Church, please join

the Connectional Ministries Team for “New Con-nections 2013.” During this three-Sunday series, You’ll learn about THUMC, a bit about Methodism, and hear some faith stories from members of the Church. Plus, there will be plenty of time for get-ting to know one another and a good cup of cof-fee, too. New Connections 2013 will be held April 14, 21 and 28 during the Sunday School hour, 9:45 – 10:45, beginning April 14th, , meeting in the Sanc-tuary classroom #S134 (just behind the sound booth off the right side of the Narthex). If you’d like to participate, please let the Church office know, or contact April Henkel at

We need help with ECHO Food Delivery Food is collected on the 1st Sunday of each month and needs to be delivered to ECHO at

702 W Madison St., Tallahassee, FL 32304. Deliveries can be made Monday-Thursday 9

am-11:30 am and 1 pm-4:30 pm and Fridays from 9 am – 12 noon.

Mission Spotlight:

The Shelter Seven Days A Week, 365 Days A Year The Shelter responds to the emergency needs of people for shelter, food, personal hygiene, clothing, medical assistance

and medications, and crisis intervention services without charging fees or imposing time limits. They also of-fer support services and referrals to other area agencies as necessary for food stamps, housing placement, sub-stance abuse counseling, legal aid, health care, job training and employment. The Shelter has been a vital part of this community since 1986 – they are here to stay! Please help support the Shelter by purchasing any of these items and placing it in the Missions bucket during the month of April. Coffee Powdered drink mix (Lemonade, Tea) Sugar Creamer Lice Shampoo Allergy medicine Cough drops/syrup

Education Committee

April Newsletter

This month we had a working meeting, preparing materials for the egg hunt activities. We are grateful for the large turnout as once again our church can minister to the neighbor-ing communities.

We are still awaiting materials from adult classes that can be catalogued and made available to other classes. If you are in posses-sion of such materials that can be shared, in-cluding teaching materials/ guides; please bring them to the office. You may include a review of the materials if you chose. If something really moved you spiritually, please notate that on the materials.

Blessings,

Judith Kall

APRIL 20th: UMW District Workshop on A Christian Perspective on Human Trafficking

Chattahoochee First UMC—Coffee at 9:30AM, Program 10-2

This event is open to everyone.

Rosemary Uebel, Florida Conference UMW Secretary & Children’s Council Rep.

will be our workshop leader

This workshop was planned by the late Chattahoochee UMW President Priscilla Clark before her unexpected death. We are holding it in her memory with District support. The 2013 Reading Program book In Our Backyard by Nita Belles is a good primer for the study. Her sources say Human Trafficking is taking place right on our doorstep, it’s the elephant in the room that no one talks about. Trafficking is modern day slavery. Nita Belles asked God what she could do and the answer was to write this book, of stories that she has seen and heard that broke her heart. Her hope with the book and our workshop is that we will live out our faith in this new abolitionist fight . Our hope is that the Holy Spirit will guide our love and compassion into ways to help and re-gift the love that has been so freely given to us . Come and learn.

A light lunch will be offered, therefore we ask that you please RSVP by email to: fumc@fairpoint.net or phone 850-663-4920. To carpool, meet in the THUMC parking lot by 8:25. Directions to Chattahoochee First UMC. Take I-10 west to exit 166, SR 269, go north. Church is @ 18 W. Marion St., left off of So. Main St.. From US90 turn so. on Main St. to Marion St. then right to the church.

Drew Bass Dave Bernath Mack Boot Carolyn Casey Dr. Charles Cooper Patty Core Kelly Craft Martha Hagadone Jerald Holloway Annie Herndon

Kelly Hibbert Gail Jones Shirley Joyce Judith Kall Michael Kirby Sean Lewis Dorothy Ann Middleton Richard Moore Sharon Palmer

Our sister church in Cienfuegos, Cuba SIF (Servants In Fellowship) Mission in Haiti Our military and their loved ones

Susie Parrish Rufus Porter Lorraine Prim Sheldon Family Mary Graham Sheppard Sue Stephens Doris Stewart Clark Watkins Robert West Sharron Williams Frank Wolf

Check out

Beth’s

new blog:

dbethandrews.wordpress.com

Launching March 10, 2013

Featuring a new devotional every

day written by Beth Andrews.

mailto:fumc@fairpoint.net

Don’t forget about the BBQ Chicken dinner on

April 7. Proceeds will go toward a special project

for the Florida United Methodist Youth Ranch

being built in Madison, Florida in honor of David and Jean Day. Plates will have BBQ Chicken, homemade potato salad, beans, roll & dessert- all

for only $10.00.

Financial Freedom for Christians

What’s in a title; usually some semblance of the topic to be discussed. In this case the title refers to a biblically based class on how

to achieve financial freedom. Did you know that the Bible has a financial plan for everyone? Did you know that Jesus’ second most

talked subject was money-related issues? Do you know why?

What does financial freedom mean? If you have a house full of kids, it may mean going to the grocery store and not having to worry

about the cost of food. It may mean not worrying about college costs for the twins. Or, it may mean not having to worry about re-

tirement.

Regardless of where you are in the life cycle, this class can benefit you. It is taught by a down-to –earth instructor who knows eve-

rything about money – all two things! It can be earned and spent.

As a new member or one who attends on a regular basis this is an invitation to you to take advantage of a course that can change

your financial wellbeing. The course covers the following financial areas: Income, Giving, Savings/Investments, Debt, and Spend-

ing. The class is held one night a week for an hour over an eight week time period. If you can spare eight hours of your time, I can

guarantee a road to financial freedom you have not known.

If you are interested in taking the course, please fill out the below attendance slip and place it in the offering plate, before April 14th.

If you know of a person who is not a member of the Church but would like to attend the course, feel free to provide them a copy of

the attendance slip and ask that it be returned to the Church office before the deadline, April 14 th. The class is scheduled to begin

April 24th or April 28th and run for eight weeks.

Course instructor is Chuck Janes. Chuck is a certified public accountant (CPA), a father of five, and husband to Candy Janes.

Chuck has served as the Church’s finance chairman for the last decade. He has worked for the Auditor General’s office for the past

30 years and has extensive experience in financial statement analysis, pensions, and investments. He also operates a rental real es-

tate business which provides him valuable knowledge in the area of insurance, mortgages, and building construction.

Chuck has taught this class for over six years and has received nothing but accolades from attendees. If you have not been part of

this THUMC offering, now is the time to sign up and attend. Yes, this invitation is for you, sign up below.

Detach and Return

Financial Freedom for Christians Attendance Slip

Name of persons attending: ___________________________________________________

Age (circle one) (20-30) (30-40) (40-50) (50-60) (60+)

Number in family: _______________

Difficulty walking up stairs: (circle one) Yes No

Need childcare during class: (circle one) Yes No

Class night preference: Wednesday (6:30 pm - 7:30 pm) Sunday (6:00 pm - 7:00 pm)

Our 2013 Easter Egg Hunt was phenome-

nal. Through our outreach efforts we were

able to spread the message that God is

Risen to over 140 children and their fami-

lies. Children went home with a rain bottle

containing a cross, a magic art project that

also made a cross appear on the paper that

carried the message that "Jesus is Risen",

as well as eggs from the egg hunt. Children

also enjoyed a bounce house, kamikaze

slide, snacks, and face painting.

The Chamber Singers of Florida Southern College Present:

The Earth Sings

Friday, April 5,

2013 – 7 p.m. Tallahassee Heights United Methodist

Church

3004 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee FL

CELEBRATING THIS MONTH 4/1 Hope Lamantia, Hannah Ostrus 4/4/98 Don & Anja DeLoach 4/4/80 William & Debra Summers 4/5/60 Ed & Nancy Pfiester 4/5/91 Jim & Laurel Parido 4/7 William Middleton 4/8/56 Bill & JoAnne Dull 4/8 Elizabeth Ostrus 4/10 April Henkel, Dorothy Ann Middleton Dan Bernath 4/12 Basil McKnight 4/14 Bill Bouknecht, Danette Grueser 4/15 Chelsey Belt 4/16 Zoe Sheldon 4/17 Kellie Sirmons 4/18 Cameron Casey 4/19/52 Jim & Madge Fell 4/19 Selina Hough 4/20/68 James & Violet Arthmann 4/23 Chuck & Candy Janes 4/25/92 Rob & Emily Driver 4/25 Lorraine Prim, Georgia Warner 4/26 Gail Shelby 4/27/91 Matt & Meredith Sheldon 4/27 Enzo Lamantia 4/28 Kyler & Rachel Stewart 4/28 Briana Young 4/29 Doug Shelby 4/30 Mary Watson

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

6:30 p.m.-Men’s Bible Study

The Life of Christ”

2

6:30 p.m.-Connectional Minis-

tries

6:30 p.m.-Trustees

3

5:45 p.m.-Supper (cookout)

6:30 p.m.-Children's Activities,

Adult Classes, Prayer group

7 p.m.-Youth Small Groups

7:30 p.m.-Choir Rehearsal

4

7 a.m.-Men’s Prayer

6:30-8:30 p.m.—Disciple 1

5

11:20 a.m.-Lincoln Lunches

12:30 p.m.-Ladies Bible Study

7 p.m.-Florida Southern

College Chamber Singers

in Concert

6

7 8

9 a.m. –Sweet Hour of Prayer

6:45 p.m.-Education Commit-

tee Meeting

9

Ladies Circles

2 pm-Vida Cooper

7 p.m.-Susanna Wesley

10

5:45 p.m.-Supper (cookout)

6:30 p.m.-Children's Activities,

Adult Classes, Prayer group

7 p.m.-Youth Small Groups

7:30 p.m.-Choir Rehearsal

11

7 a.m.-Men’s Prayer

Homeless Meals Ministry

6:30-8:30 p.m.—Disciple 1

12

11:20 a.m.-Lincoln Lunches

12:30 p.m.-Ladies Bible Study

13

14

New Connections Class

15

9 a.m. –Sweet Hour of Prayer

6:30 p.m.-SPR meeting

6:30 p.m.-Men’s Bible Study

The Life of Christ”

16

6:30 p.m.-Finance Committee

6:30 p.m.-Missions Coimmittee

17

5:45 p.m.-Supper (cookout)

6:30 p.m.-Children's Activities,

Adult Classes, Prayer group

7 p.m.-Youth Small Groups

7:30 p.m.-Choir Rehearsal

18

7 a.m.-Men’s Prayer

6:30-8:30 p.m.—Disciple 1

19

11:20 a.m.-Lincoln Lunches

12:30 p.m.-Ladies Bible Study

20

8 a.m.-Men’s Breakfast

12-3 p.m.—Eagle Scout Cere-

mony-Sanctuary

21

New Connections Class

No Fellowship Dinner

22

9 a.m. –Sweet Hour of Prayer

11:30 a.m.-Plenty Past 20

Sr. Adult Luncheon

23

6 p.m.-Worship Committee

Meeting

7 p.m.-Admin Council Meeting

24

5:45 p.m.-Supper (cookout)

6:30 p.m.-Children's Activities,

Adult Classes, Prayer group

7 p.m.-Youth Small Groups

7:30 p.m.-Choir Rehearsal

25

7 a.m.-Men’s Prayer

6:30-8:30 p.m.—Disciple 1

26

11:20 a.m.-Lincoln Lunches

12:30 p.m.-Ladies Bible Study

27

28

New Connections Class

29

9 a.m. –Sweet Hour of Prayer

30 Wednesday night supper will

be held as cookouts during

Fellowship Hall construction.

April 2013

4-6 pm

12 noon

THUMC FINANCIAL REPORT— through March 31, 2013

Budget needed ............................................ $115,2454. Received to date .............................................. 92696. Shortfall .......................................................... -22,549. Fellowship Hall funds received to date ......... 107,822.

THUMC has three groups devoted to prayer: Monday mornings at 9 a.m. Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. Thursday mornings at 7 a.m. We also have an e-prayer chain of dedicated prayer warriors

If you have a prayer need, please let the church office know by phone, email or by submitting a prayer request through the Sunday offering.