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450 Lee Avenue
Satellite Beach, FL 32937
SATELLITE BEACH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
More Information about SBUMC
OFFICE HOURS: 8:30 am-5:00 pm, Mon.– Thurs. 8:30 - Noon Friday OFFICE PHONE: (321) 777-0116 FAX: (321) 777-6772
WEB SITE: www.sbumc.net SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES:
9:00 am - Contemporary 11:00 am - Traditional
SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR ALL AGES: 9:45 am 10:10 am
The VISION NEWSLETTER DEADLINES November 15 is the deadline for December December 15 is the deadline for January 2018 January 18 is the deadline for February
Please email all news items to [email protected].
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Ask about how you can be a part of a LifeTogether
home group. Don’t be left out of this exciting
ministry. Call the Church Office.
STEPHEN MINISTRY makes Satellite Beach United
Methodist Church a more caring place.
Our Church Staff Harry Holloman Senior Pastor [email protected] Kyle Henderson Office Administrator [email protected] Georgia Garrett Senior Ministry [email protected] Shawna Brkich Children & Youth Director [email protected] Sharon Maslin Choral Director [email protected] Christopher Powers Worship Band Director [email protected] Susan Siemer Preschool [email protected] Shirley Huffman Treasurer [email protected] Charlotte Reinhart Accompanist [email protected]
November 2017 Vis ion
on
Satellite Beach United Methodist Church
Where there is no Vision, the people
perish.
It has been an interesting few months since I
arrived in Satellite Beach. Between the hurricane
and the huge amount of rain, it has made this a
truly strange year. Even Satellite High’s football
team had a year where they only got to play two
home games because of the condition of their
field.
As we look at adversity in our lives, we see that it
can take a toll on us. We are people who like
normalcy and routine. We might be
adventuresome, but we still want stability in our
lives to balance that outgoing spirit. When that
stability is shaken, it can cause a certain amount
of stress. But God knows that trials will come
our way. Because trials and suffering are part of
life, God gives us two things to help us cope with
trials in life.
The first is that God gives us His Holy Spirit.
Through the Holy Spirit, we are both
strengthened and encouraged to face each day,
even though we don’t know what the day may
bring and the day is filled with tears. God is with
us to remind us that He will restore all wrong
and wipe away all our tears. This is why Isaiah
wrote:
So do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold you with my righteous right
hand.
(Isaiah 41:10)
Secondly, God knows there are times that we
need more than the Holy Spirit—God has given
us each other. We are called to encourage one
another at all times. The one thing God said
during creation that was not good, was for us to
be alone. We were created to need one another
and this is the heart and strength of the church,
our love of one another. Jesus made that point
when he told the disciples, “By your love, they
will know you are my disciples.”
We find strength in the love of God and the love
we have for one another. It is easy to get
discouraged and even a bit selfish when things
are tough. But together, we can stand against
anything this life brings, as long as we always
act in love.
Blessings and Peace
Pastor Harry
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The
Where there is no Vision, the people perish.
Proverbs 29:18
Vision
November is time to fall back
Daylight Savings Time ends on
Sunday, November 5.
Don’t forget to set your clock
back at 2:00 am,
or Saturday night before you go to bed.
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Month-to Date
Year to Date
Budget Required Budget Received Variance
$ 42,268.00 $ 36,045.42 ($ 6,222.58)
$ 412,113.00 $ 423,407.47
$ 11,294.47
Extra Mile Giving - Missions
Miscellaneous Missions $ 225.00 Children’s Home $ 140.00
Croatia Mission $ 300.00 Thailand Mission Good Samaritan Cuba Missionaries
$ 125.00 $ 89.00
$ 350.00 Cuba General Fund Potato Project UMCOR
$ 3,119.33 $ 140.00
$ 3,041.00
Total Missions
$ 7,529.33
Fellowship Hall Upgrade $ 2,451.87
Capital Campaign Capital Improvements TOTAL
$ 3,951.50 $ 221.00
$ 14,153.70
A Look
At Our Faithfulness
September 2017
Please remember to pray for the needs in our church body and community. In our weekly worship bulletin, you will find recent-ly occurring prayer concerns.
The following prayer concerns are of a more ongoing basis. Men and women of our armed forces: *Rob Bird, Ben Brown, *Chuck Fischer, James E. Harris IV, *Zach Heim, *Bill Intille, Matthew Joubert, Tim Joubert, Sean Keane, Craig Lambert, Vance Lambert, Patrick Miller, Jeff Peppers, Justin Peppers, Andrew Peppers, Mike Taylor, Hanz Welo, Connor Whitson. Missionaries: John & Lynn Lehn, Croatia, Kathy Harris, Moscow; Jim, Kathy, Stephen & Hillary Mehl, Salvador; Pastor Victor, Mir Igle-sia Metodista in Cuba; Larz & Karen, Asia; and Bobby & Katie Ham-lett in Thailand. All storm and natural disaster victims throughout the world.
Prayers of Concern: Johnny Adair, *Charlotte Attride, *Bernhart family, *Michael Capozzi, *Joe Cocchiarella, *Nancy Conover, *Floyd Denney, Jenny Dillon, Mar Ferrer, Richard Hascall, *Charlie Heim, *Emery Jones, *Gloria Keys, James Kutcher, Ann Lachle, *Joyce Marks, James Miles, Ruth Miles, *Shirley Pollak, Joan Powell, Kim Ruoff, Bernie Sandy, *Nolan Singletary, *Velma Smith, *Molly Suther-land, *Jim Tate, *Ace Taylor, Donna Taylor, *Ginger Thoms, *Mary Lou Tutt, Whitsell Family
Long Term Care: Life Care Center, Palm Bay - Donna Maxwell; Discovery Village - Nancy Mabrey, Nancy Conover; Century Oaks - Bill Yeager;
*denotes church family
A donation has been made in memory of: Jewell Mitchell by Jeff & Kathy Kilgore by Raymonda Luginbuhl by Gloria Mitchell Tom Dillon by Ann Downey by Patrick & Agnes Brett by Jacqueline Keith by Michael & Joan Yewell by Marie Hart Fran & Ken Darnell by Gloria Mitchell If there is someone who has touched your life whom you would like to remember with a donation in honor of them, you may designate any ministry in the church as the recipient of your gift. Some of our pew Bibles and Hymnals need to be replaced, so that would make a nice memorial to someone, with their name inside. ($15.00 each)
Sympathies of the congregation are
extended to Ruth and Nolan
Singletary on the death of their
daughter-in-law, Martha O’Brien
who passed away October 1.
Sympathies of the congregation are extended to Charlotte
Butts and family on the death of her husband, Jim on
October 15, 2017.
November 4th is the City of Satellite
Beach's 60th birthday and Marketplace
sponsored by
the Satellite Beach Woman's Club.
It will be an exciting time with a parade, lots
of vendors selling wonderful items, 4 food
vendors to serve you lunch and much more.
Grab your children, your family, your neigh-
bors and come to the Schechter Recreation
Center and have a fun day.
For information contact Jeanne Roach:
321-779-3384 or [email protected].
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September was a difficult month for the preschool due to the Hurricane. The students
missed 7 days of school. We immediately made up one day on September 18, as that
had originally been scheduled as a no school/in-service day. We will make up
another day in November.
October is always busy as we have our portrait day the second week, and each class will visit the pumpkin
patch. The students choose a class pumpkin, and then each student chooses their own little pumpkin.
Classes will then wash and paint their pumpkins or decorate them with stickers.
In November, the Fire Department visits us with their truck, and the Police Department visits us with a police
car and a 911 telephone. Our students learn about “Stop, Drop and Roll” with the Fire Department and how
to make a 911 call with the Police Department. This is one of our favorite days at Preschool.
We still have space in our 4-year old (VPK) classes. For more information call Susan Siemer at the church.
Susan Siemer, Preschool Director, 777-0116, X223
DINING OUT IN NOVEMBER 2017
SBUMC has been invited to patronize Beachside Fusion, the restaurant that is located
at the Kiwi Tennis Club on S. Patrick Drive, just south of DeSoto parkway.
Vivian Richards, the owner/operator, invites us to come on Sundays in the month of
November for their breakfast/brunch from 10:00 am-2:00 pm and also enjoy their
lunch menu from 12:00 until 7:00 pm.
Vivian, a local Satellite Beach girl, asks us to come and enjoy the great variety of meals on her menu. How
do Blueberry Honey Crepes or Salmon and Grits sound for breakfast? A variety of Burgers and Flat Bread
Pizzas along with Pork Pot Stickers are some of the selections offered on her lunch menu.
Let’s support our Dining Out Program and welcome our newest restaurant, Beachside Fusion!
See you after church at Beachside Fusion in November! Remember to write SBUMC on your bill so we can
continue supporting the Fellowship Hall renovation.
Thank you for your support.
Bon Appetit!
Mrs. Locke’s class doing science experiments Mrs. Halsey’s class at circle time
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FLORIDA UNITED METHODIST CHILDREN’S HOME
The Florida United Methodist Children’s Home was established as an orphanage in 1908 and in the 1950’s, changed its emphasis to caring for abused, abandoned, neglected or dependent children. Children are accepted at the home without regard to race, creed, or national origin. The staff share responsibility for caring for the children 24 hours a day. Children go to the home because of sexual abuse, other physical abuse, or abandonment because of family breakdown due to divorce, drug abuse, illness, the death of a parent, or other traumatic issues being experienced by the child. There may be neglect, or conflicts that have made a normal family life impossible. Children live in one of fourteen homes and are grouped by gender and age. Each home has a capacity of eight to ten resi-dents and their house parents.
No more than two children share a room. Meals are prepared by members of the home as a family group, and menus are supervised by a dietician to ensure a wholesome, nutritionally balanced diet is available. The chil-dren share chores in the homes and are responsible for their own rooms. Some young people are eligible for off campus jobs. Religious life is vital to the program at the Home. Children and house parents regularly at-tend Sunday morning Chapel and weekly in home Bible studies. Many of the children participate in the Sun-day morning services through leading worship, sharing in special music, or serving as ushers or acolytes. The residents ages range from 5 to 17. The children are enrolled in an on campus school or attend public schools. Therapy is available to the children. Trained therapists work regularly with each child and the children are provided individual and group therapy. Family therapy is also available. Length of stay for a resident varies depending on needs of the children and the families. The best interests of the child are always the primary concern. About 70 - 75% of the total funding for the Children’s Home comes from private sources. Strong church support enables the program of the Home to maintain its ministry as a significant Christian outreach. Thank you for your support of the Florida United Methodist Children’s Home. Patsy Countryman
FOCUS ON CUBA
Bendiciones! Blessings from other brothers and sisters in Cuba. Our sister church in Mir was fortunate, as was the parsonage, to sustain little damage from the hurricane. However, many places in Cuba are going through major recovery of person and possession. They are a little island with few resources but rich in faith and determination, and they have been diligent to begin picking up the pieces and make due. One thing that strikes me as we (the USA and Cuba) walked through this hurricane season was the diligence they have to pray for us, every day, every week, every month. They pray and fast and worship laying us at the feet of the Father. They constantly convey in mes-sages exchanged that they have been praying for us. They have such a heart for God and for us. I hope and chal-lenge us to be the same for them. We have so many more things, so many more freedoms and choices….but they are rich in the Spirit and we can learn from them. I was quick to let them know through the hurricanes that we were praying for them also that God would watch over them and protect them. My friend Wichin replied with how that makes us a chain, bound together through Christ and in prayer. I think that is the most valuable piece of “jewelry” I own. Let us be ever so vigilant to keep Cuba in our thoughts and prayers.
Stacy Jones
Holiday Mission Projects Sunday, November 12, is the deadline for returning the Operation Christmas Child boxes to the church. They will be transported to a local church the next week and then go to a central facility for final preparation and shipment around the world. That same Sunday, those groups preparing Thanksgiving baskets need to have them ready so that they can be picked up by local families. Finally, on December 3 and 10, the Alternative Christmas Market will be held in the lobby between services. This is a great way to give a meaningful gift to those who are hard to buy for while helping one of God's children in need. Stop at the table and see what gifts are available. Ann Montgomery
November
11 Jenny Eldridge
23 Lillian Moore, Jack Fields
29 Gloria Keys
ORGANIZATIONS SENIOR MINISTRY SUPPORTS
1. Paws for Veterans—They rescue dogs and train them to support Veterans struggling with PTSD and other disabilities. The main thing they need is specifically “Taste of the Wild” dogfood.
2. Humane Society—They save abused kittens and cats. They need food, cat litter and donations.
3. The Haven—in December, we provide McDonald’s Certificates for the children at The Haven.
“The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you.” Philippians 4:1-9 Georgia Garrett, Senior Ministry Director
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Georgia Garrett
Beyond 50 Ministries - ReFired Servants I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13
November
Calendar
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 12:45 p.m. COCOA VILLAGE PLAYHOUSE
There are no performances in November—the next one is “A Christmas Carol” on December 2. Miser Ebenezer Scrooge is awakened on Christmas Eve by spirits who reveal to him his own miserable existence, what opportu-nities he wasted in his youth, his current cruelties, and the dire fate that awaits him if he does not change his ways. Scrooge is faced with his own story of growing bitterness and meanness, and must decide what his own future will hold: death or redemption. We meet in the parking lot— the bus leaves at 12:45 pm. The play starts at 2:00 pm. Dutch treat supper after the show, returning approximately 7:00 pm. Please mark your calendar. If you are on the permanent list and are not attending, please call Georgia at 321-773-5535 so someone else can take your place.
TUESDAY, DEDCEMBER 5, 11:30 p.m. YOUNG AT HEART LUNCHEON
We are into our 50th season of Young At Heart (YAH) Luncheons here at SBUMC. This program will be a Christmas Concert by DeLaura Chamber Orchestra, un-der the direction of Al Dodd. Reservations must be made by Thursday, November 30. Call the church office (777-0116). If you would like to be on the permanent reservation list, please let Georgia Garrett know. The cost is $8.00, payable at the door .
SPACE COAST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 3:00 pm
The Scott Center for Performing Arts, 5625 Holy Trinity Drive, Melbourne
This unprecedented concert will feature music that honors the men and women who have served in the US Armed Forces. Proceeds go towards the Wounded Warrior Pro-ject and other local Veteran charities. Call 855-252-7276 for reservations.
DR. VERNON BOUSHELL CONCERT SERIES SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 3:30 pm
Central Florida Winds, conducted by Richard Sabino Riverside Presbyterian Church, 3400 N. Atlantic Ave.,
Cocoa Beach, FL
Dr. Vernon Boushell concerts are part of music ministry to our community and are free to the community. Their concerts can only seat 450-500, so to control attendance, a free ticket is required. Tickets are available 4 weeks before each concert. Tickets can be printed on-line at www.RiversidePres.org. Or tickets can be reserved for Will-Call pickup at the concert by calling 321-525-7825.
ADVENT LUTHERAN CHURCH SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 3:00 pm
7550 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL
“From Sea to Shining Sea,” is a multi-media presentation, Jeanne Jordan, Organ. For tickets, call 321-426-9378
SENIOR NEWS SENIOR NEWS SENIOR NEWS
for the
Activities for 55+
I am moving our walking group for those who like to be on the “go.” Due to the heat, we are not going to walk on Tuesday and Thursday evenings on the beach.
Now we are walking on Wednesday evenings at 8:30 pm to look for turtles. We will meet across from the Sunoco gas station on A1A at the park called S.P.R.A. If you need more information, please call the church office at 777-0116 or Georgia Garrett at 773-5535.
“GO-GO”
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Music Ministry News
Singing in Choir = Better Worship
A common statement about singing in church is "To sing is to pray twice." Although the statement is often attributed to Augustine, the actual author is unknown. Still, the sentiment is true. Music is an art form that lifts up ordinary text to another level that inspires us and nurtures our souls.
"Music is an integral part of how we relate to God," says the Rev. Laura Jaquith Bartlett, program director of the United Methodist Alton L. Collins Retreat Center in Eagle Creek, Oregon, and leader of the Great Hymns of Faith Retreat. "It is how we understand at a deeper level what goes beyond words, what our relationship is with the Divine, and how we are shaped together as a community of faith."
So why not join us? There's always room for you in the Chancel Choir. Rehearsals are Wednesday nights, 6:30 - 8:30 in the choir room. We're looking for you!
Singing His Praises, Sharon Maslin, Choir Director [email protected]
FAITHLAND
All classes for children 5-11 years of age are held in Faithland - our kids corner. We offer Children’s Church for both the 9:00 am and 11:00 am Sunday morning services, with Sunday School at 10:10 am. We are currently providing a Wednesday night class at 6:15 pm, immediately following dinner in the Fellowship Hall. However, November 15 is our last Wednesday night class of the season.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
“Volunteers are not paid; not because they are worthless - but because they are priceless.” I could definitely use volun-teers to assist on Sunday mornings. If you want to get involved, I would gladly welcome the help. *hint hint* If teaching doesn’t interest you, there are many other ways to serve our Children’s Ministry, including: organizing Faithland, craft preparation, and donating snacks/drinks. Please just reach out to me, and we can figure it out - I promise.
LESSON SCHEDULE Week 1 - Harvesting / Luke 10:2
Week 2 - Blessings / Genesis 12:12
Week 3 - Thankfulness / 1 Chronicles 29:13
Week 4 - Gratitude / Hebrews 12:28
BIBLE VERSE OF THE MONTH
Psalm 100:4 - Enter His gates with thanksgiving, and His courts with praise. Give thanks to him; bless His name.
A PRAYER TO PRAY FOR OUR CHILDREN Lord, may _____ be a peacemaker who sows in peace and reaps a har-vest of righteousness. Lord, may your name be honored because of the life of _______. I know this is only possible be-cause of your grace. May love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control flow of the life of _______ because of your spirit within. (James 3:18 2 Thessalonians 1:12, Galatians 5:22-23)
RIDDLE ME THIS
How do Fall leaves get from place to place? (Answer: with autumn-mobiles)
Shawna Brkich, Children & Youth Director (321-604-9959)
MINISTRY OF CARING
The gospel of Matthew says that at the last judgment Jesus will say these words: “For I was hun-
gry, and you gave me food; I was thirsty, and you gave me drink; I was a stranger, and you took
me in; I was naked, and you clothed me; I was sick, and you visited me; I was in prison and you
came to me.” One of the ways SBUMC offers this ministry is through our trained Stephen Ministers going
to those who are in need and caring for them. Continue sharing in this service by praying for our Stephen
Ministers and for their ministries. If you would like to know if Stephen Ministry will be able to help you, a
close friend or a family member, call Pastor Harry, 777-0116 or Mary Mutter, 777-0509.
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNERS
The Hospitality Team and Pastor Harry decided to put a twist to your Wednesday night dinners.
Attendees will be treated to meals prepared by local Chef Lamar Bedford, head chef at the Rockledge Country Club and chef of our YAH luncheons. You need not bring anything but your appetite. This is
a time of good food and fellowship. Dinner will be served from 5:30-6:15, followed by songs and praise until 6:45, then Bible study until 7:30. There will be activities for children and youth.
A donation will be asked to cover each dinner. We hope you enjoy your dinner. Bon Appetit!
Since these meals will be professionally prepared, it is very important we provide Chef with an accurate head-
count. Please indicate your name and number attending on the bulletin “Let’s Connect” card or call the office to register. The Hospitality Team and Kitchen will provide drinks, bread, and desserts. November 1: Stuffed Manicotti, salad, garlic bread
November 8: Chicken Pot Pie Soup, salad November 15: Baked Fish, seasoned rice, salad
WILLING SERVANTS - APPLY IN PERSON
In an age of peer pressure, slander, bullying, gossip, and so on (which
can all destroy a teenager’s self-identity), young people need communi-
ty! Our youth meet every Sunday at 4:00 PM at The Rock, located on
the southwest corner of church property in the peach house. All teens,
grades 6-12th are welcome. We typically combine a time of praise and
worship, games and activities, inspiring messages, and food, into two hours of fellowship and fun.
LESSON SCHEDULE
All youth group meetings for the month of November will be ‘Autumn’ themed - so expect some Fall activi-
ties and food favorites
11/5 - Harvesting
11/12 - Blessings
11/19 - Thankfulness
11/26 - Gratitude
SUNDAY SCHOOL
The youth gather in my office at 10:15 AM for breakfast of some sort, and a lesson, which is currently a
video-plus-discussion on the book of James - because teens need theology, too!
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
We begin at 6:15 PM, also held in my office, following dinner in the Fellowship Hall. There are three more
Wednesday night classes left—then we will break until January. In this ‘small group’, we focus on develop-
ing Christ-like leadership skills, growing our faith, understanding our mission, setting personal goals, and
utilizing spiritual mentors.
NEWS
I am working on putting together an outing, such as going to a festival with a corn maze, but would like
some input from the teens - so please check the weekly bulletin for future details. In addition, I am plan-
ning a lock-in, probably the Friday after Thanksgiving. This date could change, depending on availability to
participate.
NEEDS
Every teen will need a transportation waiver filled out, if there isn’t one already on file, so that myself or
one of the already approved drivers can transport them.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
If you are interested in getting involved with our youth program, please contact me. It takes a village, as
we all know, and there are a number of ways to serve—from preparing meals and donating snacks to chap-
eroning, plus everything in between.
Shawna Brkich, Children & Youth Director (321-604-9959)
