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Congregation Meeting Cover
Welcome Pastor Jim 2
Something for Everyone 3
A-Men
Keenagers
Women’s Night Out
Children & families 4
ILS Open House
Children’s Choir
Youth & Young Adult 5
Senior High Bowling
Faith Confirmation Retreat
Volleyball Marathon
January Calendar 6 & 7
Discipleship Opportunities 8-9
Living Christ’s Love
Souper Bowl of Caring
Donate Blood
Rebecca’s Circle
Helping our Community
Apostles Business Members 10
Council Meeting 10
Birthdays 11
Altar Flowers 11
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
APOSTLES EPISTLE
The Monthly Newsletter, January 2016
Apostles Lutheran Church, ELCA
The mission of Apostles Lutheran Church
is to be and make disciples for Christ.
January 20, 2016
Sunday, January 10
Unity Worship Service at 10AM &
Special Congregational Meeting
The Congregation Council is calling a Special Congregation Meeting
on Sunday, January 10th, for the purpose of voting to extend a Call to
the Rev. James Page to serve as Pastor of Apostles Lutheran Church,
and to vote on a compensation package. The meeting will begin at
11:15 am, following our one service of worship at 10:00am.
Sunday, January 31
Semi-Annual Congregation Meeting
Members of Apostles Lutheran will gather in Theisz Hall between
worship services at 9:50 am, for the Semi-annual Congregation
Meeting. There is only one item of business on the agenda:
The approval of a Budget for 2016.
During both meetings, nursery will be available & Kit O’Rourke will
have activities for school age children during the meeting.
APOSTLES EPISTLE January Page 2
ALL ARE WELCOME IN THIS PLACE
But how did they get here?
In the 50-year history of this congregation, over
4000 adults, youth and children have called
Apostles Lutheran Church their “church
home!” The name of every member of Apostles
congregation is recorded in the Parish Registry
and each member receives a “parish registry
number.”
Many individuals and families transfer here
from other Lutheran congregations or other
denominations. Children previously baptized in
other churches, but not yet confirmed, are
received by transfer “with their parents.” Other
folks are received into the Apostles’ church
family by “Affirmation of Faith.” This involves
conversations with the pastor and then, during
the New Member reception, acknowledgement
of the Christian faith as professed in the words
of the Apostles Creed.
Joyfully, our congregation also grows as the
families of Apostles grow! We are delighted to
regularly receive infants and young children
(and sometimes youth and adults) through the
sacrament of Holy Baptism. Later, baptized
youth become adult or “confirmed” members of
the congregation following two years of
confirmation studies.
Of course, even as we receive new members, we
also must often say “good bye” to former
members. Each year some of our members die
and enter into the Church Triumphant! While
no longer members of the congregation, they
remain always near to our hearts. Others move,
transferring their membership to new
congregations. As a church that serves military
personnel and their families, Apostles
experiences frequent “changes in command”
and “reassignments.” We wish all such persons
“Godspeed” as they find new church homes.
As in all congregations, some members become
inactive and disconnect from church despite our
encouragement to return to worship and
participation in the life of the church.
A congregation’s life is filled with joyful
“hellos” & welcome, and difficult “good-byes”
& farewells.
However, the hymn “All Are Welcome” says it
so well:
“Let us build a house where all are named,
their songs and visions heard,
And loved and treasured, taught and claimed
as words within the Word.
Built of tears and cries and laughter,
Prayers of faith and songs of grace, let this
house proclaim from floor to rafter:
All are welcome, all are welcome, all are
welcome in this place!” [ELW 641]
† † † † †
We are reminded of these words as we
say “God-speed” to Pastor Edward
Benoway as our Interim Pastor and
“Welcome” to Pastor Jim Horn as our
new Interim.
Please call Pastor Jim in the church office
(813-689-2571) if you are in need of
Pastoral Care.
APOSTLES EPISTLE January Page 3
Something for Everyone!
A-Men Breakfast & Bible Study
Saturday, January 2 at 8:00 AM.
Men of Apostles – Start your new year off right
and join A-Men for breakfast, Bible Study and
fellowship time together.
They meet the first Saturday of each month.
A-Men is open to any and
ALL men over the age of
18. You do not have to be a
member of Apostles. Call
Howard McNair (643-
8655) if you have
questions.
Women’s Night Out
6:00 PM, January 3
Ladies this is the BIG night!
We are choosing restaurants for the coming year. If you want to have your
favorite place to eat on the list, and have a wonderful time too, join us on
Sunday, January 3rd, 6:00 PM at the Old Towne Pizzeria & Pasta, 115 W.
Bloomingdale Ave.
Let Debbie Nickeson know, at 684-8587, you want to be in on the count.
Hope to see you there! All women of Apostles and their friends
are welcome.
New Years Potluck
The next Keenagers’ Potluck will be held on
Thursday, January 21 at 11:45 AM in Theisz Hall. This
is a TRUE Potluck so bring your Entrées, side dishes or
desserts and come to Keenagers on the 15th to celebrate the
new year together!
2016 Offering Envelopes
The new 2016 offering envelopes
are in your Narthex mailboxes.
Call 689-2571 or
see Liz Jimenez or
Maria Mitchell if
you do not have
envelopes or a
Narthex box!
Children, Family & Education Ministries Kit O'Rourke, Coordinator
APOSTLES EPISTLE January Page 4
Apostles’
Children’s Choir
We hope that you
had the opportunity to hear the Children’s
Choir during Christmas Eve Worship.
They sang beautifully and their song
was very meaningful!
The Children’s Choir always has room to
grow and welcomes any child who has the
desire to sing. The choir practices in the
Music Room on Sundays at 10:20 AM.
For more information about Apostles’
Children’s Choir see Kit O’Rourke, or Director
Jenny West.
Immanuel Lutheran School Open House
Sunday, January 24th, 2016
1:00—3:00 PM
Let us show your family the benefits of a Christian education!
Embracing, nurturing, and equipping Christ’s children for life….
Immanuel Lutheran School
2913 John Moore Road, Brandon, 33511—(813) 685-1978
Jenny West, Admissions Counselor
Immanuel offers kindergarten through 8th grade, and is fully accredited with the State of
Florida. ILS has been serving Brandon families since 1980.
ILS offers a fun, engaging, and challenging curriculum including music (choir & band), Spanish,
computer instruction, and a full range of after-school sports teams. ILS boasts consistently high
achievement test scores, and financial aid is available to those who qualify. We accept Step Up
for Students & McKay Scholarships.
APOSTLES EPISTLE January Page 5
Youth, Young Adult & Drama Ministries
Will Bartelt, Coordinator
High School Bowling Night at Oakfield Lanes
Saturday, January 9 at 5 pm
We will have dinner at church after bowling
Cost is $15.00
$4 per game/per bowler, $2 Shoe Rental, $5 Dinner
Sign-up outside the Narthex.
Fa i th Journey Conf i rmat i on Retreat
L u t h e r S p r i n g s J a n . 1 5 -17 — T h eme : Wo r s h i p
The weekend includes worship, Bible study, campfires, games, crafts, canoeing, hiking, and more!
Cost: Youth: $155;
Adult Chaperone: $110
Registration forms are available outside the Narthex. Last day to register is January 17.
See Will Bartelt for more info.
Volleyball Marathon Jan 29- Jan 30, 2016
Faith Lutheran Church, Sarasota
Middle and high school youth get ready to “bump, set, and spike!”
your way through the late night hours! Can you become the new
volleyball champs and take home the trophy?
The Volleyball Marathon is full of fun, fellowship, worship, and
plenty of volleyball!
This is a fund-raising event for Luther Springs to help make sure
every child who wants to go to camp, gets there!
Registration fee is $40. Registration forms are available.
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
27 WORSHIP SERVICE 10:00 AM Service of Lessons and Carols 7:30 PM A.A. (TH )
28 Council Meeting (Vestry) 6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe)
29 6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe) 9:00 AM M.O.W. 6:30 PM Men's OA (GR) 7:00 PM Council Meeting (Vestry) 7:30 PM BSA Troop 110 (TH) 7:30 PM ICHTHUS (WC) 7:30 PM O.A. Tues (GR)
30 6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe) 7:00 PM Meet & Greet (TH)
31 6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe) 7:00 PM Gloria Dei Choir (MR)
1 New Year's Day - Office
Closed 6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe) 8:00 PM A.A. (Cafe)
2 6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe) 8:00 AM A-Men Breakfast
& Bible Study - (N. Theisz)
3 WORSHIP SERVICES 8:45 AM & 10:45 AM Education Hour, 9:45 AM (TH) 7:30 PM A.A. (TH )
4 6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe) 7:00 PM Pack 110 Cub
Scouts & Weblos (TH)
5 6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe) 9:00 AM M.O.W. 6:15 PM Daisy/Brownie Trp 3208 (Vestry) 6:30 PM Men's OA (GR) 7:00 PM Faith Cultivation Mtg (Cafe) 7:30 PM BSA Troop 110 (TH) 7:30 PM ICHTHUS (WC) 7:30 PM O.A. Tues (GR)
6 6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe) 9:00 AM Sew On & Sew Forth (TH) 9:30 AM Hallelujah Quilters (NT) 6:30 PM 5th & 6th Grade Class (GR) 6:30 PM Confirmation (TH) 7:00 PM Operations Team Mtg. (Cafe) 7:30 PM Youth Group (TH)
7 6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe)
6:00 PM GS Daisy Troop 3222(PS) 7:00 PM Gloria Dei Choir (MR) 7:00 PM GS Troop 346 (NT) 7:00 PM Stephen Ministry (Vestry)
8 6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe) 8:00 PM A.A. (Cafe)
9 6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe)
10 WORSHIP SERVICES 10:00 AM Confirmation Class, 8:45 AM (NT) Education Hour, 8:45 AM (TH) 9:45 AM Community Outreach Mtg.(Vestry) 11:00 AM Congregation Meeting (TH) 7:30 PM A.A. (TH )
11 6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe) 7:00 PM Pack 110 Cub
Scouts & Weblos (TH)
12 6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe) 9:00 AM M.O.W. 6:30 PM Men's OA (GR)
7:00 PM Council Meeting (Vestry) 7:30 PM BSA Troop 110 (TH) 7:30 PM ICHTHUS (WC) 7:30 PM O.A. Tues (GR)
13 6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe) 9:30 AM Hallelujah Quilters (NT) 6:30 PM 5th & 6th Grade Class (GR) 6:30 PM Confirmation (TH) 7:30 PM Youth Group (TH)
14 6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe) 1:00 PM Rebecca's Circle (TH) 7:00 PM Gloria Dei Choir (MR) 7:00 PM GS Troop 346 (NT)
15 6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe) 8:00 PM A.A. (Cafe)
16 6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe)
17 WORSHIP SERVICES 8:45 AM & 10:45 AM Confirmation Class, 9:45 AM (NT) Education Hour, 9:45 AM (TH) 7:30 PM A.A. (TH )
18 6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe)
19 6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe) 9:00 AM M.O.W. 6:15 PM Daisy/Brownie Trp 3208 (Vestry) 6:30 PM Men's OA (GR) 7:30 PM BSA Troop 110 (TH) 7:30 PM ICHTHUS (WC) 7:30 PM O.A. Tues (GR)
20 6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe) 9:00 AM Valrico Garden Club (TH) 9:30 AM Hallelujah Quilters (NT) 6:30 PM 5th & 6th Grade Class (GR) 6:30 PM Confirmation (TH) 7:30 PM Youth Group (TH)
21 6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe) 11:45 AM Keenagers 6:00 PM GS Daisy Troop 3222(PS) 7:00 PM Gloria Dei Choir (MR) 7:00 PM GS Troop 346 (NT) 7:00 PM Stephen Ministry (Vestry)
22 6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe) 8:00 PM A.A. (Cafe)
23 6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe)
24 WORSHIP SERVICES 8:45 AM & 10:45 AM Confirmation Class, 9:45 AM (NT) Education Hour, 9:45 AM (TH) 7:30 PM A.A. (TH )
25 6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe) 6:30 PM Preschool
Board Meeting (Cafe) 7:00 PM Pack 110 Cub
Scouts & Weblos (TH)
26 6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe) 9:00 AM M.O.W. 6:30 PM Men's OA (GR) 7:30 PM BSA Troop 110 (TH) 7:30 PM ICHTHUS (WC) 7:30 PM O.A. Tues (GR)
27 6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe) 9:30 AM Hallelujah Quilters (NT) 6:30 PM 5th & 6th Grade Class (GR) 6:30 PM Confirmation (TH) 7:30 PM Youth Group (TH)
28 6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe)
1:00 PM Rebecca’s Circle (TH) 7:00 PM Gloria Dei Choir (MR) 7:00 PM GS Troop 346 (NT)
29 6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe) 8:00 PM A.A. (Cafe)
30 6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe)
31 WORSHIP SERVICES 8:45 AM & 10:45 AM 9:45 AM Semi-Annual Congregation Meeting (TH) 7:30 PM A.A. (TH )
1 6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe) 7:00 PM Pack 110 Cub
Scouts & Weblos (TH)
2 6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe) 9:00 AM M.O.W. 6:15 PM Daisy/Brownie Trp 3208 (Vestry) 6:30 PM Men's OA (GR) 7:00 PM Faith Cultivation Mtg (Cafe) 7:30 PM BSA Troop 110 (TH) 7:30 PM ICHTHUS (WC) 7:30 PM O.A. Tues (GR)
3 6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe) 9:00 AM Sew On & Sew Forth (TH) 9:30 AM Hallelujah Quilters (NT) 6:30 PM Confirmation (TH) 7:00 PM Operations Team Mtg. (Cafe)
4 6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe) 6:00 PM GS Daisy Troop 3222(PS) 7:00 PM Gloria Dei Choir (MR) 7:00 PM GS Troop 346 (NT) 7:00 PM Stephen Ministry (Vestry)
5 6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe) 7:00 PM Pinewood Derby
Set-up (TH) 8:00 PM A.A. (Cafe)
6 6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe) 8:00 AM A-Men Breakfast
& Bible Study - (N. Theisz) 9:00 AM Pinewood Derby
(TH)
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
27 WORSHIP SERVICE 10:00 AM Service of Lessons and Carols 7:30 PM A.A. (TH )
28 Council Meeting (Vestry) 6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe)
29 6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe) 9:00 AM M.O.W. 6:30 PM Men's OA (GR) 7:00 PM Council Meeting (Vestry) 7:30 PM BSA Troop 110 (TH) 7:30 PM ICHTHUS (WC) 7:30 PM O.A. Tues (GR)
30 6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe) 7:00 PM Meet & Greet (TH)
31 6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe) 7:00 PM Gloria Dei Choir (MR)
1 New Year's Day - Office
Closed 6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe) 8:00 PM A.A. (Cafe)
2 6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe) 8:00 AM A-Men Breakfast
& Bible Study - (N. Theisz)
3 WORSHIP SERVICES 8:45 AM & 10:45 AM Education Hour, 9:45 AM (TH) 7:30 PM A.A. (TH )
4 6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe) 7:00 PM Pack 110 Cub
Scouts & Weblos (TH)
5 6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe) 9:00 AM M.O.W. 6:15 PM Daisy/Brownie Trp 3208 (Vestry) 6:30 PM Men's OA (GR) 7:00 PM Faith Cultivation Mtg (Cafe) 7:30 PM BSA Troop 110 (TH) 7:30 PM ICHTHUS (WC) 7:30 PM O.A. Tues (GR)
6 6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe) 9:00 AM Sew On & Sew Forth (TH) 9:30 AM Hallelujah Quilters (NT) 6:30 PM 5th & 6th Grade Class (GR) 6:30 PM Confirmation (TH) 7:00 PM Operations Team Mtg. (Cafe) 7:30 PM Youth Group (TH)
7 6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe)
6:00 PM GS Daisy Troop 3222(PS) 7:00 PM Gloria Dei Choir (MR) 7:00 PM GS Troop 346 (NT) 7:00 PM Stephen Ministry (Vestry)
8 6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe) 8:00 PM A.A. (Cafe)
9 6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe)
10 WORSHIP SERVICES 10:00 AM Confirmation Class, 8:45 AM (NT) Education Hour, 8:45 AM (TH) 9:45 AM Community Outreach Mtg.(Vestry) 11:00 AM Congregation Meeting (TH) 7:30 PM A.A. (TH )
11 6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe) 7:00 PM Pack 110 Cub
Scouts & Weblos (TH)
12 6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe) 9:00 AM M.O.W. 6:30 PM Men's OA (GR)
7:00 PM Council Meeting (Vestry) 7:30 PM BSA Troop 110 (TH) 7:30 PM ICHTHUS (WC) 7:30 PM O.A. Tues (GR)
13 6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe) 9:30 AM Hallelujah Quilters (NT) 6:30 PM 5th & 6th Grade Class (GR) 6:30 PM Confirmation (TH) 7:30 PM Youth Group (TH)
14 6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe) 1:00 PM Rebecca's Circle (TH) 7:00 PM Gloria Dei Choir (MR) 7:00 PM GS Troop 346 (NT)
15 6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe) 8:00 PM A.A. (Cafe)
16 6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe)
17 WORSHIP SERVICES 8:45 AM & 10:45 AM Confirmation Class, 9:45 AM (NT) Education Hour, 9:45 AM (TH) 7:30 PM A.A. (TH )
18 6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe)
19 6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe) 9:00 AM M.O.W. 6:15 PM Daisy/Brownie Trp 3208 (Vestry) 6:30 PM Men's OA (GR) 7:30 PM BSA Troop 110 (TH) 7:30 PM ICHTHUS (WC) 7:30 PM O.A. Tues (GR)
20 6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe) 9:00 AM Valrico Garden Club (TH) 9:30 AM Hallelujah Quilters (NT) 6:30 PM 5th & 6th Grade Class (GR) 6:30 PM Confirmation (TH) 7:30 PM Youth Group (TH)
21 6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe) 11:45 AM Keenagers 6:00 PM GS Daisy Troop 3222(PS) 7:00 PM Gloria Dei Choir (MR) 7:00 PM GS Troop 346 (NT) 7:00 PM Stephen Ministry (Vestry)
22 6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe) 8:00 PM A.A. (Cafe)
23 6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe)
24 WORSHIP SERVICES 8:45 AM & 10:45 AM Confirmation Class, 9:45 AM (NT) Education Hour, 9:45 AM (TH) 7:30 PM A.A. (TH )
25 6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe) 6:30 PM Preschool
Board Meeting (Cafe) 7:00 PM Pack 110 Cub
Scouts & Weblos (TH)
26 6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe) 9:00 AM M.O.W. 6:30 PM Men's OA (GR) 7:30 PM BSA Troop 110 (TH) 7:30 PM ICHTHUS (WC) 7:30 PM O.A. Tues (GR)
27 6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe) 9:30 AM Hallelujah Quilters (NT) 6:30 PM 5th & 6th Grade Class (GR) 6:30 PM Confirmation (TH) 7:30 PM Youth Group (TH)
28 6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe)
1:00 PM Rebecca’s Circle (TH) 7:00 PM Gloria Dei Choir (MR) 7:00 PM GS Troop 346 (NT)
29 6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe) 8:00 PM A.A. (Cafe)
30 6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe)
31 WORSHIP SERVICES 8:45 AM & 10:45 AM 9:45 AM Semi-Annual Congregation Meeting (TH) 7:30 PM A.A. (TH )
1 6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe) 7:00 PM Pack 110 Cub
Scouts & Weblos (TH)
2 6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe) 9:00 AM M.O.W. 6:15 PM Daisy/Brownie Trp 3208 (Vestry) 6:30 PM Men's OA (GR) 7:00 PM Faith Cultivation Mtg (Cafe) 7:30 PM BSA Troop 110 (TH) 7:30 PM ICHTHUS (WC) 7:30 PM O.A. Tues (GR)
3 6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe) 9:00 AM Sew On & Sew Forth (TH) 9:30 AM Hallelujah Quilters (NT) 6:30 PM Confirmation (TH) 7:00 PM Operations Team Mtg. (Cafe)
4 6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe) 6:00 PM GS Daisy Troop 3222(PS) 7:00 PM Gloria Dei Choir (MR) 7:00 PM GS Troop 346 (NT) 7:00 PM Stephen Ministry (Vestry)
5 6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe) 7:00 PM Pinewood Derby
Set-up (TH) 8:00 PM A.A. (Cafe)
6 6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe) 8:00 AM A-Men Breakfast
& Bible Study - (N. Theisz) 9:00 AM Pinewood Derby
(TH)
APOSTLES EPISTLE January Page 8
Discipleship Opportunities
Living Christ's Love
Living Christ’s Love is Apostles’ food pantry. The food
pantry at Apostles allows us to help members of our
Apostles family and others in our community. Each week
we ask for donations of specific non-perishables. Offerings
can be placed in the basket in the Narthex. Children may
drop off their donations in Children’s Education Classes.
Jan. 3—Toothbrushes & toothpaste
Jan. 10—Applesauce
Jan. 17—Individual fruit cups
Jan. 24—Deodorant
Jan. 31—Body Wash/Bath Soap
As always we will accept, with grateful hearts, whatever you donate.
Thank you to those of you who faithfully support “Living Christ’s Love”.
You truly show Christ’s love to the world.
On Sunday, February 7, A-Men are hosting the
Souper Bowl of Caring
On Sunday, February 7, 2016, nearly 100 million Americans are expected
to watch the Super Bowl. Many of them will be hosting or attending
parties with abundant food, friendship and fellowship. At the same
time, nearly 1 billion people around the world will be hungry—some worrying about staying
warm and finding shelter as well as securing their next meal. We want to do something about
that! We want to help Tackle Hunger in our community.
This year A-Men will host a “Souper” Bowl Party. You will be able to “vote” for your favorite
team. There will be Brats, burgers, chips, drinks and more!
We are asking everyone to collect non-perishable foods to bring in on February 1. All collected
food and proceeds from the Souper Bowl Party will go to ECHO of Brandon.
APOSTLES EPISTLE January Page 9
On Saturday, January 30 at 9:00 AM, at the Church of the Nazarene on
Kingsway Rd., Apostles will have the opportunity to help those in our commu-
nity who are in need by feeding people who are homeless.
Would you like to help?
We need people to help serve breakfast, bake ahead breakfast casseroles,
make peanut butter & jelly sandwiches, bring bananas, cookies, tea, water or lemonade.
Would you like to be part of this outreach? Call Gerry Brown at 813-661–7305 or Liz Jimenez in the
church office at 689-2571.
Rebecca’s Circle, a dedicated group of Apostles’ women and their
friends, make infant quilts for sick or premature babies in the
Neo-natal Units at Brandon Regional Hospital and Tampa General
Hospital as well as for the Pediatric ICU at TGH.
The need for these wonderful little quilts is HUGE!!! The quilts are
small but they bring an enormous sense of warmth and comfort to
the families and children who receive them.
This group is always looking for new helpers. You do not have to know how to quilt to help. There
are many other jobs for non-sewers. They will be happy to give on-the-job training!
Rebecca's Circle usually comes together on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month at 1:00 PM in
Theisz Hall. Check the calendar for dates.
Vocal Wisdom Sing with Ease
Susann Radloff Brady [email protected]
813.661.4718 Voice Lessons/Coaching
APOSTLES EPISTLE January Page 10
Apostles’ Business Directory
Please support Apostles
members businesses.
Would you like to see your business advertized
here? See or call Liz in the Office.
Thirty-One
The next Church Council Meeting is on
Tues., January 12, 2016 at 7PM in the Vestry.
The meeting is open to all.
Check out the bulletin boards outside the Narthex, beside the office and in the Café—the approved minutes from the
previous month’s council meeting are posted. They are also available on our website www.apostleslutheran.net.
The monthly council meeting is open to all.
APOSTLES EPISTLE January Page 11
1. Timothy Forbes
Zoe Croxdale
Terry Welty
Britney Galloway
Karen Olson
2. Brett Reed
4. Stephanie Meyers
5. Judy Fields
Ralph Gundlach
Sharon Marie Rentz
6. Bob Boettcher
Cassidy Dossin
Jane Lafferty
John Wetjen
7. Peg Desmarais
Lois Riggsbee
8. Michael Lindow
Olivia Nicewinter
9. Destiny Anderson
Louise Minkus
Betty Jackson
Jacob Jimenez
Cameron Lair
10. Eric Conley
11. Eileen Dehnbostel
Ashley Dossett
Hannah Lovering
12. Steven Eichhorn
Zachary Podaril
13. Tom Rydlewski
Susie Fredrickson
Jonathan Lambert
Jenny West
Leighton Woody
14. Amy Dreyer
17. Suzette Brown
18. Mike Rzonca
Olivia Serdynski
Wesley Rogers
21. Martha McNew
22. Marty Reed
23. Jan Heintzel
Dillon Smith
24. Jay Conley
Adrianna Klumb
Krista Noren-Santmyer
Austin West
26. Skip O’Rourke
27. Bob LeDoux
28. Judy Beisecker
Gary Gasiorek
Rachel Gray
Alexis Klumb
29. Phil Haas
Anna Rahr
30. Saron Musa
Tiffany Nelson
Kathy Ramnytz
Holly Smith
31. Elizabeth Perry
If we missed your birthday, or if
there are any corrections,
please call the office at
813-689-2571 or email to
Designated Altar Flowers, Communion Wine &
Eternal Flame
You can order Altar Flowers, Communion Wine or the Eternal
Flame to commemorate a special person or occasion. Check and
sign-up on the sheets in the display case outside the office or call
Liz (689-2571) to see if your important dates are available.
Please print clearly
The cost of flowers is $25.00/vase. ($45.00 for two) You can donate either one or both vases.
The Communion Wine is $10.00/week.
The Eternal Flame has been donated as a Memorial to Karin Stone until 2017.
Please place payment in Designated Giving Envelopes.
Address Label Here
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
DATED MATERIAL
Non-Profit Org.
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Permit No. 6700
Tampa, Florida
James Horn Interim Pastor
Kit O'Rourke Coordinator for Children,
Family & Education Ministries
Will Bartelt Coordinator for Youth, Young
Adults & Drama Ministries
Liz Jimenez Parish Administrator
Dr. Charles Coakwell Interim Organist and Choir
Master
José Rivera Music Director for
Contemporary Worship
Sandra Sornson Pre-School Director
Liz Jimenez Parish Administrator
Holly Smith Sexton
Jeff Cooper
January 2016 Apostles Lutheran Church
200 Kingsway Road
Brandon, FL 33510
Phone: (813) 689-2571
Fax: (813) 653-4919
Email: [email protected]
Website: ApostlesLutheran.net
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These ministries are undertaken
in faith TO THE GLORY OF GOD
OFFICE STAFF
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Our Vision
The Vision of Apostles Lutheran Church is to:
1) Introduce people to Jesus Christ
2) Disciple members, and
3) Serve the needs of people in our
community and the world.
Sunday Worship Services
8:45 am Traditional
9:45 am Christian Education for
all ages
10:45 am Contemporary