Seffner Heart Beat

Volume 20, Issue 6

July/August 2020

Sunday Worship Opportunities

Usual Schedule:

Sunday School at 9:30 am Worship Services:

9:30 am Contemporary & 11 am Traditional

Currently We Are

Worshiping Together Via Live Stream

Join us on Sunday Morning

11:00 am www.seffnerpres.org

Click on Worship or go to

www.facebook.com/seffnerpres

Presbyterian Church

of Seffner

Pastor: Lolimarta R. Reiter Kara Rutherford, Secretary

Logan Sorey, Music Director Sheila Donohue, Organist TJ Childs, Worship Leader

Laura DeLeury, Nursery Telephone: (813) 689-4412

FAX: (813) 689-3840 E-mail:

pseffner@tampabay.rr.com Web site:

www.seffnerpres.org Office Hours:

Monday - Thursday 9:00 am-2:00 pm

Session Members

Carina Brushwood Congregational Care

Cindy Doyle Christian Education

Bob Friskney Fellowship John Hehn Facilities

Patty MacEwen Administration Nancy Mason

Worship Matt Shick Stewardship Carol Shick

Worship Deborah Thatcher

Mission Cammie Williams, Clerk of Session

1906 S. Lenna Avenue P.O. Box 545

Seffner, FL 33583

From the Pastor’s heart ...

Newsletter items for September 2020

due by August 15th. Please submit items to

pseffner@tampabay.rr.com

Our Mission Statement

To provide opportunities for people to

discover God’s love, seek God’s purpose, and

do God’s will.

Our Vision Statement

Glorifying God with mind, body, and soul.

Thank you for your FAITHFUL Support

of MINISTRY! You can put your tithe/offering in the mail and send it to:

Presbyterian Church of Seffner

P.O. Box 545 Seffner, FL 33583

You can also set it up with your bank as “Bill Pay”, you are also able to give your tithe/offering or donate by making a secure gift

through our website.

“Sometimes it just seems to be too much”

T. Loader

Sometimes, Lord, it just seems to be too much:

Too much violence, too much fear; Too much of demands and problems;

Too much of broken dreams and broken lives;

…Sometimes the very air seems scorched

By threats and rejection and decay Until there’s nothing

But to inhale pain And to exhale confusion.

Too much darkness, Lord,

Too much cruelty and selfishness

and indifference Too much, Lord,

…Or is it too little,

Too little of compassion, Too little of courage,

Of daring, Of persistence, Of sacrifice…?

O God, make of me some nourishment

For these starved times, Some food for my brothers and sisters

Who are hungry for gladness and hope, That, being bread for them,

I may also be fed and be full.

Amen.

Christian Education

Zoom Sunday School for elementary students is continuing. It is so much fun to connect and learn. If you would like to be a participant or teacher please contact the church. We’ve been able to do lots of activities! Montreat high school and middle school conferences will not take place. There are several options related to thinking ahead to next year. Cindy Doyle has surveyed families concerning what our youth offerings should look like. If you have feedback please contact her through our church office. We are working on possible plans with CedarKirk to hold an outdoor Sunday School/ Rally Day/VBS/ Family Retreat event. You’ll be hearing more as soon as any details can be worked out!

Even with COVID-19, Mission is still happening in our LITTLE CHURCH WITH A BIG HEART, thanks to many people: • We have given out over 50 Homeless Blessing

Bags in the last 3 months. There are more Blessing Bags now available on the benches in the courtyard.

• This past month we have given Beth-El over

200 books to be given out as families pick up food.

• In June we collected over 60 bras for Free The

Girls program. Our goal is 100 bras, so we will continue to collect the bras until our goal is met. Please donate new or gently used bras, which will bring an income for families that once were supported by human trafficking.

• In July, we will again be Socking it to Beth

El. We hope to collect 800 or more pairs of socks for school children at Beth El Farm Ministry. Before school each child is given a new pair of shoes, and we would like for them to have several pairs of new socks as well. You may bring socks to the fellowship hall on Wednesday morning where there are baskets by the front door, or you may place them on the benches in the courtyard any other time.

• In August we are hoping to have a Silent

Auction for Family Promise. We will have overflowing baskets for gardeners, bakers, honey doers, dog and cat lovers, artists, read-ers, and those who want to relax. Look for more information in August.

Thank you for making our church continue to be the

Little Church With A Big Heart.

MISSION HAPPENINGS!

CONGREGATIONAL CARE

Things are a little more challenging these days with the social distancing and the limited reopening of some establishments. It’s hard to know what to do sometimes. “Should I stay or should I go?” probably runs through your mind. With so many questions beg-ging answers, here’s an answer that isn’t too hard to find... Your church is here for you! Please feel free to contact Congregational Care if you find yourself in need of anything. Rumor has it, we still have a small stash of toilet paper, should the need arise! We’re also looking for ideas!!!! If you have any ideas of safe, fun things you’re doing during this time of social distancing, please let us know! Call Carina at (813) 643-8864 and please leave a message. Thanks, again, to the many cooks and drivers in our congregation! You continue to bless our sisters and brothers with delicious meals when needed, and we thank you!

...for all the canned and dry goods you donated for E.C.H.O. (Emergency Care Help Organization)! In just one week, and while social distancing, our congregation collected 65 items to take to

E.C.H.O. to bless people in need. Thank you for making the special trip to the church to drop off your donations and for thinking of others during this difficult time. The love of Jesus shines through our congregation every day! —Olivia Reiter and Carina Brushwood

An Opportunity to Serve: Beth-el is in need of volunteers to sort food and make up bags of food on Mondays and Wednesday. They also need help distributing the food bags on Tuesdays. This is a great opportunity for Youth to get service hours! If you are interested, please contact Deb Thatcher at 813-240-1751 and leave a message.

CELEBRATE YOUR BIRTHDAY !

GIVE A FINANCIAL GIFT TO THE CHURCH

Make check payable to the Presbyterian Church of Seffner in the amount of your age. You are very special to all of us. Thank you for your generosity.

Gate Keyper: Bruce Derenthal * Liturgist: Carol Shick

July 5 Greeters 9:30 am: Jeanette Sampson 11:00 am: Elias Mayfield and James Boyd Ushers: Carina Brushwood and Larry Connell Acolytes: Caroline Boyd Temple Keeper: Mark Williams (on or before July 4) Closer: Ron Smith Sunday School: Jeanette Sampson (Little Lambs) Cindy Doyle (Elementary) Nursery: TBD Office: Sara High (July 2) Lemonade Time: TBD Flowers: Anne Heidt

July 12 Greeters 9:30 am: Carrie Childs 11:00 am: Nancy Mason and Cammie Williams Ushers: Janet Holzman and Jeff Mason Acolytes: Rebecca Hudson Temple Keeper: Fred Shambach (on/before July 11) Closer: Bruce Derenthal Sunday School: Cammie Williams (Little Lambs) Deborah Thatcher (Elementary) Nursery: TBD Office: Jim High (July 9) Lemonade Time: Flowers: Deborah Thatcher

July 19 Greeters 9:30 am: Rob Bargo 11:00 am: David and Patty MacEwen Ushers: Jay and Anne Heidt Acolytes: Finley Heidt Temple Keeper: Ed Kelsey (on or before July 18) Closer: Jennifer Friebolin Sunday School: Kathryn and Matt Shick (Little Lambs) Anna Doucette (Elementary) Nursery: TBD Office: Cammie Williams (July 16) Lemonade Time: TBD Flowers: Cammie Williams

July 26 Greeters 9:30 am: Joann Williams 11:00 am: Carol Dolphin and Donna Cachia Ushers: Sara and Jim High Acolytes: Charlotte Triebwasser Temple Keeper: Greg Uebel (on or before July 25) Closer: Bruce Derenthal Sunday School: Cammie Williams (Little Lambs) Carmen Lapham (Elementary) Nursery: TBD Office: Cammie Williams (July 23 & 30) Lemonade Time: TBD Flowers: Carol Dolphin

JULY 2020 Temple Keeper Ministry

July Birthdays Carmen Lapham 7/3 Karen Martin 7/7 Charles Sherwood 7/7 Oliver Evans-Nguyen 7/11 Jeff Mason 7/11 Todd Brushwood 7/12 Loli Reiter 7/12 Jane Beck 7/13 Corrie Heidt 7/14 Kitty Lowe 7/14 Dolores Jaimungal 7/19 Michaela Brushwood 7/21 Roger Golden 7/24 David Childs 7/25 Joy Lavazza 7/26

Anniversaries

Judy and Roger Golden 7/9

* * * * *

August Birthdays Ed Holzman 8/2 Aubree Lapham 8/2 Bonnie Taylor 8/2 Chuck Brandt 8/8 Kathy Kelsey 8/14 Charlotte Triebwasser 8/18 Danh Cooney 8/20 Margaret Hodgson 8/21 Aaron Sampson 8/21 Jennifer Todd 8/21 Donna Bargo 8/24 Matthew King 8/25 Paul Crawford 8/26 Christian Jaimungal 8/26

Anniversaries Johanna and Ray McCoy 8/2 Deb and Don Thatcher 8/11 Anne and Troy Abe 8/12 Ed and Laura Moseley 8/15 Sue and MO Calvert 8/24 Carina and Todd Brushwood 8/25 Anne and Jay Heidt 8/31

FINANCE AND

STEWARDSHIP

Year to Date May 2020

Actual Budget

Income $ 92,923 $ 106,400

Expense $ 84,476 $ 106,400

Net (+/-) $ 8,447

WORSHIP NEWS Pastor Loli and Worship staff have begun online worship services in our beautifully renovated fellowship hall. We hope you have been able to tune in and have been enjoying the services. Many thanks to all who have made our worship possible. Please pray for our task force who will be studying our safe return to worshipping together. Online services will continue for now at 11:00 am each Sunday.

Gate Keyper: Ed Moseley * Liturgist: John Hehn

August 2 Greeters 9:30 am: Jeanette Sampson 11:00 am: Elias Mayfield and James Boyd Ushers: Carina Brushwood and Larry Connell Acolytes: Caroline Boyd Temple Keeper: Ed Holzman (on or before August 1) Closer: Ron Smith Sunday School: Jeanette Sampson (Little Lambs) Cindy Doyle (Elementary) Nursery: TBD Office: Sara High (August 6) Lemonade Time: TBD Flowers: Anne Heidt

August 9 Greeters 9:30 am: Carrie Childs 11:00 am: Nancy Mason and Cammie Williams Ushers: Janet Holzman and Jeff Mason Acolytes: Rebecca Hudson Temple Keeper: Jim High (on or before August 8) Closer: Bruce Derenthal Sunday School: Cammie Williams (Little Lambs) Deborah Thatcher (Elementary) Nursery: TBD Office: Jim High (August 13) Lemonade Time: TBD Flowers: Deborah Thatcher

August 16 Greeters 9:30 am: Rob Bargo 11:00 am: David and Patty MacEwen Ushers: Jay and Anne Heidt Acolytes: Finley Heidt Temple Keeper: Mark Williams (on or before Aug 15) Closer: Jennifer Friebolin Sunday School: Kathryn and Matt Shick (Little Lambs) Anna Doucette (Elementary) Nursery: TBD Office: TBD (August 20) Lemonade Time: TBD Flowers: Cammie Williams

August 23 Greeters 9:30 am: Joann Williams 11:00 am: Carol Dolphin and Donna Cachia Ushers: Sara and Jim High Acolytes: Charlotte Triebwasser Temple Keeper: Fred Shambach (on/before Aug 22) Closer: Ron Smith Sunday School: Cammie Williams (Little Lambs) Carmen Lapham (Elementary) Nursery: TBD Office: Cammie Williams (August 27) Lemonade Time: TBD Flowers: Carol Dolphin

August 2020 Temple Keeper Ministry

August 30 Greeters 9:30 am: Ed Moseley 11:00 am: James Boyd and Larry Connell Ushers: Nancy and Jeff Mason Acolytes: Cindy Connell Temple Keeper: Ed Kelsey (on or before August 29) Closer: Bruce Derenthal Sunday School: Cammie Williams (Little Lambs) Carmen Lapham (Elementary) Nursery: TBD Office: Sara High (September 3) Lemonade Time: TBD Flowers: Carol Dolphin

Abbie & Andrew Walters

20105 Heritage Point Dr.

Tampa, FL 33647

Please make note of the change in your directory.

Stay Tuned!

We are working on a possible blood drive for August 30th. Your generosity on our last drive was amazing. All the time slots were filled and time had to be extended for donations! Thank you!!!!

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 8:30 am Meals on

Wheels

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11 am Online

Worship

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Wheels

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11 am Online

Worship

12:30 Zoom Sun. Sch.

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1 pm Online

Women’s Bible

Study

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15 8:30 am Meals

on Wheels

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19 Communion

11 am Online

Worship

12:30 Zoom Sun. Sch.

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on Wheels

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11 am Online

Worship

12:30 Zoom Sun. Sch.

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1 pm Online

Women’s Bible

Study

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on Wheels

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Collecting Socks for

Bras - New and Gently Used

Our Re-Entry Task Force continues to prepare for the time when it is safer for us to worship in-person.

Please fill out the survey and submit it within the next 2 weeks. The rise in covid-19 cases in our area is disappointing and concerning because it impacts our timeline for worshipping in person, but we trust in God’s providential care and the Presbyterian Church of Seffner’s great capacity to love and care for one another.

Thank you and God bless!

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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2

11 am Online

Worship

12:30 Zoom Sun. Sch.

3 Virtual

Committee

Meetings

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5 8:30 am Meals on

Wheels

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11 am Online

Worship

12:30 Zoom Sun. Sch.

10 1 pm Online

Women’s Bible

Study

11

7 pm Session

Meeting

12 8:30 am Meals

on Wheels

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15 Newsletter

Deadline for

September

16

11 am Online

Worship

12:30 Zoom Sun. Sch.

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on Wheels

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11 am Online

Worship

12:30 Zoom Sun. Sch.

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1 pm Online

Women’s Bible

Study

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on Wheels

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11 am Online

Worship

12 noon Luncheon

12:30 Zoom Sun. Sch.

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