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Messiah Lutheran Church MAY ~ 2015
14920 Hutchison Rd. Tampa, Florida (North of Ehrlich) 33625-5507
Rev. Dr. Dennis Goff - Co-Vacancy Pastor 763-614-9585 [email protected]
Rev. Gil Kuehn - Co-Vacancy Pastor 629-6070 (C) [email protected]
Tammy Nunes, Office Administrator 961-2182 (Office)
[email protected] 968-8895 (Office)
Fax 961-0592
Abby Moss, Family Life Minister 789-7143 (C)
www.messiahtampa.com
Jody Schweichler, Preschool Director/Teacher 968-9534
Kim Capsas, Minister of Music/Organist 948-2767
Worship:
8:30 AM (Holy Communion 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays) Christian Education:
9:45 AM Contemporary (Holy Communion 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays) 9:45 AM
11:00 AM (Holy Communion 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays)
From Abby… (Not to be confused with Dear Abby,) Recently, a dear friend of mine experienced a miscarriage. This dear friend
shared this event and the pain of it with very few people. She trusted me with
this information. As one of the few people she told she was sharing her burden of well meaning coworkers and distant family members whose comments of,
“Have a kid already, what are you waiting for?” were not meant with malice but brought her
pain because of her private struggle. I emphasized with her and listened. It also got me thinking about how many times my words or actions could have potentially hit at a private struggle of
another person and how as a Christian my words and actions reflect Christ.
Have I ever given a look of frustration to a mom with misbehaving kids in the grocery store and
caused her more grief in an overwhelming situation? Have I been judgmental? Have I ignored a
visitor at church in favor of talking to someone I know? Have I been flippant with a comment
that while not ill intentioned hurt someone else? Do I even know when I have been guilty of those things? Where has my witness for Jesus and the Gospel been compromised because I did
not show care and concern for people and their needs first?
Then the words of Philippians 2:3-7, “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in
humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own
interests, but also to the interests of others. Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ
Jesus. Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant.” My Savior, Jesus,
made himself a servant to take my place and my guilt and my shame when he could have been
enjoying the riches of heaven. That is sacrificial love.
1 Corinthians 9:19-22 “Though I (Paul) am free and belong to no man, I make myself a slave to
everyone to win as many as possible. To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law I became like one under the law (though I myself am not under the law), so
as to win those under the law. To those not having the law I became like one not having the law
(though I am not free from God’s law but am under Christ’s law), so as to win those not having
the law. To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all men so that by all possible means I might save some.” Paul advocated putting ourselves in others’
shoes so as to best share the Gospel, not compromising what he believed or what God said but
maybe where he was comfortable for the benefit of reaching someone else with the Gospel.
Perhaps my next time in the grocery store instead of being frustrated, I can offer a word of
encouragement or offer to hold some groceries for the harried mom. Perhaps I can find out something about the next church visitor no matter what they wear or act like. Perhaps, in all
circumstances I can seek to put myself in others’ shoes, with the hope of sharing the Gospel
with them. Perhaps I can take a page from my Savior and humble myself and put others ahead
of myself and in so doing honor God. Perhaps as each of us does this, the Gospel will spread and the church at large will grow. Blessings and peace as we serve like our humble Savior.
Messiah Lutheran Church
14920 Hutchison Road
Tampa, Florida 33625
Non-Profit Organization
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Statement of Mission
We, the members of Messiah Lutheran, in grateful thanksgiving
for the blessings of forgiveness, life and salvation through
Jesus Christ our Lord:
~ Consecrate ourselves to grow in faith
~ Devote ourselves to grow in service
~ Dedicate ourselves to grow in witness outreach
Does your soul pant for God?
He will…
Refresh You…
Renew You….
He is waiting for you!
What are you waiting for? Psalm 42:1
CONTINUING SERVING MESSIAH IN MAY
8:30 AM 11:00 AM
GREETERS:
3 David & Anne West Steve & Lynn Turke
10 Bob & Diane Wawrzyniak Ron & Magda McKay
17 Rodney Swilley and Sandy Hansen Bruce Noyes
24 Bob & Sandra Robertson Tim & Julie Hohl
31 Wayne & Pat Plager Wayne & Cynthia Jackson
PROJECTIONISTS
3 (8:30) Michael Cox (9:45) Annette Ryan (11:00) Mark Lemke
10 (8:30) Joshua Ellerbee (9:45) Nathan Nester (11:00) Michael Bohren
17 (8:30)Teresa Klicker (9:45) Annette Ryan (11:00) Kathy Larson
24 (8:30) Kevin Garriott (9:45) Nathan Nester (11:00) David Pergande
31 (8:30)Teresa Klicker (9:45) Annette Ryan (11:00) Kathy Larson
COFFEE:
3 Donna Bartholomew
10 LWML
17 Ernie & Gail Munzen
24 Lu Heine
31 Thrivent
CONTEMPORARY SERVICE 9:45 a.m.
USHERS: ELDERS ACOLYTES
3 Floyd Skeins/Sara Skeins Ron Dial Angelina Dial
10 Joni Daniel & Jolianna Daniel Bob Harrigan & Paul Riffel Emma Irwin
17 Ron Dial & Sarah Parker Ron Dial Tyler Matthews
24 Steve & Gaylene Gay Ron Dial & Bob Harrigan Aryn Nester
31 Floyd Skeins/Sara Skeins Ron Dial & Bob Harrigan Emma Irwin
May Birthday Blessings!May Birthday Blessings!May Birthday Blessings!May Birthday Blessings!
“As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God.” Psalm 42:1
1 Jeraldine Bock
2 Deanna Salt
Julia Salt
Kirstie Wright
3 Lorelei Valdez
4 Laura Ash
Janet Sasanko
Susan Wood
5 Trey Boling
Michelle Phillips
Karen Zirkle
6 Devin Pullara
7 Iona Beatty
Jacob Schafer
Luisa Valdes
8 Chuck Burnett
Jack Proeschel
Carissa Simpson
9 Tabatha Carlton
Steve Gay
Jennifer Harrigan
10 Mike Cox
Pierce Rodrick
11 Bill Lynch
Joe Minardi
14 Emily Gay
16 Doris Hogan
Karen Hough
Emily Leland Christopher McClutchy
Evan Munzen
17 Katherine DeWeese
Paul Naffin
Niki Rice
19 Jackie Burnett
Leslie Dellas
Betty Hilbmann
Michael Noesen
Bente Smith
20 Erik Ekendiz
Tyler Gay
Pam Hansen
Jack Jensen
Jeff Salt
26 Danna Cruz
27 Leroy Scotland
28 James Hanjian
29 Mike Leland
Kathy Mathews
Rose Waterman
30 Christy Healey
31 Sue Felter
Samuel Turke
Due to Mother's Day, Angel Stitches will meet on the 1st Sunday of the month, May 3rd at 2:00 p.m. in Classroom 1 of the CLC. Newcomers are ALWAYS welcome! This will be our last get-together before our summer break, so if you need yarn or fabric for your summer projects, this would be a good time to pick them up. Please call Mary Plotkowski (813-960-9220) or Lynn Turke (833-9598) with any questions.
There will be no Life Light Bible Class, Wednesday May 6, due to Abby being away at a Conference. Normal Bible class will resume on May 13.
Table Talk; are you ready for an alarming change? Table Talk is now on the second Sun-day of the month. So on May 10th at 12:15 PM, at the Ministry Center, the ovens will be on, the refrigerators will be cold, and ready for Sunday Family Lunch. Our theme for this one is easy for us, German fair. So prepare your grandmothers recipe, and share with your Church Family. If you cannot do German bring your favorite comfort food. Morning LWML Meeting ~ Tuesday, May 12th at 10:30 a.m. in the CLC Evening LWML Meeting ~ Thursday, May 14th. We will meet for dinner, watch for infor-mation in the bulletin. Newsletter Information ~ All directors, committee members, and anyone else desiring to place announcements in the June Newsletter, please e-mail to Tammy at [email protected] by Friday, May 15th. Carrollwood Care Center Birthday Parties ~ The monthly birthday for this month will be held Wednesday, May 20th at 2:15 PM at Carrollwood Care Nursing Home (located right behind Messiah). Any questions? - call Mary Plotkowski at 813-960-9220. Senior adults will meet for lunch at 11:30 on Thursday, May 28th at Olive Garden, 8306 Citrus Park Dr. Please have your reservations in by Monday May 18th to Dorothy Biegert at 961-0659 or Lois Dworkin at 727-648-4365 or email at [email protected]. Website Developer Wanted: Messiah would like to update and redesign the church's website. If you have the capability to design a website and are interested, or know of someone who is, please contact Joel Mathews, [email protected] or 813-215-8098. Personnel Committee: Messiah's Personnel Committee is in need of someone with Hu-man Resources knowledge to assist is updating our policies and personnel manual. If you would be able to assist us please contact Wayne Jackson, 813-749-0425 or at [email protected].
June is sneaking up on us! With the June Congregational meeting (June 9th) comes elections to the Par-
ish Planning Council (PPC). We have a number of members of our PPC coming off the board due to
term limits. If you would like to nominate yourself or another member of the church to serve on our
PPC or would like to find out more information about roles and involvement please contact the church
office, Abby Moss, or Joel Mathews or current members of the PPC. Names for nomination may be
submitted to the church office or Congregation President for consideration. We ask that all nominations
be turned in by Monday May 18th. As we prepare for a new pastor it is crucial to have strong leaders to
help and support him and the ministry of Messiah Lutheran Church. We hope that you will prayerfully
consider becoming involved in Messiah's Leadership.
SERVING MESSIAH IN MAY
8:30 AM 11:00 AM
USHER:
3 Joel Mathews/Al Knaak/Jack Proeschel Tim Hohl/Jim Gardner/Mike Turke
Ken Vollrath/Ann Ferguson/Dennis Glardior Dick Larson/Rick Larson/Jay Hanjian
10 Jeff Salt/Mark Mirabella/Julia Salt Jan Umbaugh/Steve Turke
Mark Eicholtz/Leroy Scotland John Schweichler/Cliff Yarosh
17 Christopher Smith/Keith Bakalyar Mike McKenzie/Bryan Burgess
Chuck Sumpter/Mike Mekelburg Paul Dworkin/Bruce Noyes
Christian Moll/Erik Peterson
24 Joel Mathews/Al Knaak/Jack Proeschel Tim Hohl/Jim Gardner/Mike Turke
Ken Vollrath/Ann Ferguson/Dennis Glardior Dick Larson/Rick Larson/Jay Hanjian
31 Jeff Salt/Mark Mirabella/Julia Salt Jan Umbaugh/Steve Turke
Mark Eicholtz/Leroy Scotland John Schweichler/Cliff Yarosh
ACOLYTES:
3 Blake Saylor Jake Amerson
10 Delanie Matson Colin Gabriel
17 Evan Munzen Maria Bellott
24 Evan Munzen Kyle Mavrides
31 Blake Saylor Pierce Rodrick
ALTAR GUILD:
Donna Bartholomew & Dick Erickson Janet Booth/Allyson Kessler
ELDERS:
3 Dan Carlson & Mike Mekelburg Dale Laxton & Gary Weber
10 Mike Castro Bill Meyer
17 Dan Carlson & Ed Picillo Mike Healey & Gary Weber
24 Ed Picillo Dale Laxton
31 Mike Castro & Mike Mekelburg Paul Riffel & Mike Healey
Ministries & Activities
Adult Bible Study (Sunday 9:45 a.m.)
Mark Lemke - “Books of the Bible” - Ministry Center Room 201
Bible Study - CLC - Middle - “Luther’s Large Catechism 10 Commandments”, Ernie Munzen
Altar Guild - Lois Draper @ 961-8287
American Heritage Girls - CLC
Angel Stitches - CLC - Room 1 - Contact Lynn Turke @ 960-7289
Assimilation - CLC - Conference Room - Contact Bruce Noyes @ 264-0760
Bakalyar’s Neighborhood Bible Study - At her home - Contact Beverly @ 300-3085
BAMOMS - CLC - Middle
Blind Ministry Luncheon - CLC - Middle - Contact Norma Stem @ 431-7744
Boy Scouts - Ministry Center - Room 204 & Gym
Choir - Sanctuary - Monday - Contact Kim Capsas @ 598-8160 or Facebook
Christian Education Mtg. - Copier Room - Contact Loraine Eden @ 732-3078
Cub Scouts – Pack 18 - CLC - Middle, Room 1,2,3 & Conference Room
Florida Suncoast Decorative Artist - CLC - Middle
Girl Scouts - CLC room 2
Handbells - Sanctuary - Monday - Contact Kim Capsas @ 598-8160 or Facebook
LifeLight Bible Study - CLC - Conference Room - Wednesday @ 10:00 a.m.
LWML - Contact Nancy Lemke at 264-5095
Memorial Garden Committee - Cry Room - Contact Lu Heine @ 569-9377
Men’s Bible Study - CLC - Conference Room ~ Wednesday Morning 7:00 a.m.
Messiah’s Followers Forever - Ministry Center ~ Contact Barbara Packer @ 428-6204
Narcotics Anonymous - Ministry Center - Youth Room
Pinochle - contact David West at 972-8861 or [email protected]; play monthly
Preschool Fellowship - Ministry Center - Gym
Senior Adults - Lois Dworkin - 727-648-4365 or Dorothy Biegert - 961-0659
Social Ministry - CLC - Conference Room
Stephen Ministry Support - Ministry Center - Rm. 201- Walt Halfmann, 792-8406
Trail Life - Ministry Center
Wednesday Evening Adult Bible Study ~ 6:45 - 7:45, Ministry Center #201
Young Adults 20’s - 30’s - Abby Moss, 789-7143
Youth Choir/Flag Team - Contact Kim Capsas @ 598-8160 or Facebook
Youth Sunday Afternoon - Ministry Center - Gym & Youth Room - Abby Moss, 789-7143
National Day of Prayer Breakfast
When: Thursday, May 7, 2015
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 a.m.
Where: Christian Life Center
Please sign up on the portable bulletin board or call the church office and join our nation as we grow in the privilege and power of prayer. Our guest speaker will be Pastor James Guelzow who previously served us here at Messiah. Hope to see you there!
Messiah Music Ministry and the
Acting Studio of Lutz present
“Godspell”
Saturday, May 2nd
6:00 p.m. Italian Dinner (Gym) and 7:00 p.m.“Godspell” (Sanctuary)
Tickets are Free and available upon request
Godspell is a musical by Stephen Schwartz, which opened off Broadway on May 17, 1971, and has played in various touring companies and revivals many times since, including a 2011 revival which played on Broadway from October 13, 2011, to June 24, 2012. "Day by Day" is one of it's most well known songs.
The structure of the musical is that of a series of parables, mostly based on the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. The parables are interspersed with a variety of modern music set primarily to lyrics from traditional hymns, with the Passion of Christ included near the end of the show. It is fun and funny as well as thought provoking and inspiring. This production is suitable for all ages. Please make plans for your family and friends to at-tend. Tickets may be requested from choir members or at church. They are free, and will help the kitchen staff plan for our dinner guests. Flyers and tickets are available if you would like to help us advertise.
Abby Moss will be out of the office the afternoon of Monday, May 4th through Thursday, April 7th at a Conference. Please contact the
church office or one of our vacancy pastors with any emergencies.
She will be in the office Friday, May 8th.
Messiah’s Social Ministry
Asks You To Participate In Or Financially Sponsor
Messiah’s Team Of Walkers In The
‘Walk For Life’
The “Walk For Life”, happening May 9, 2015, is sponsored by New Life Solutions of
which A Woman’s Place is one of its counseling centers. The five centers comprising New Life
Solutions provide Christ centered pregnancy counseling to young women who have life deci-
sions to make. Through the years over 7000 babies have been saved at the five centers. Mes-
siah Social Ministry has been a long-time supporter of A Woman’s Place and its mission.
Please look for the “Walk For Life” display as you exit church on Sunday and sign up
to walk or to make a monetary pledge for the Messiah Team. Sign-up sheets, brochures and
more information will be available at the table April 19th through May 3, 2015. Thanks, in ad-
vance, for your support and interest in this project.
Can you help?
We are in need of several individuals to volunteer to teach and assist during
Summer Sunday School. This summer we will offer a child class and a teen/
adult class during the 9:45AM hour. We are in need of several people to
volunteer for 6 weeks (the first half or second half of summer) to help us
cover Sunday School. Please prayerfully consider if God is calling you to
serve in this way.
Women of Messiah – LWML
We are fast approaching the summer months when we do not have meetings. Our morning May meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 12 at 10:30 a.m. in the CLC confer-ence room. At this meeting we will discuss the District retreat, have election of officers
and after the meeting we will go to Red Lobster for lunch. The evening LWML will meet on Thursday, May 14
th. We will meet for dinner, information will be put in the bulletin. Hope you can make it to one
of the meetings.
Plans are underway for the FL-GA District Retreat to be held Sept. 25 – 27 at the Sirata Beach Resort
at St. Pete Beach. The Tampa Zone is one of the host zones working on the retreat. Our zone is in
charge of helping with registration, packets, badges and signs. We will be asking for volunteers to help
out before and during the retreat. If you would like to help let Nancy Lemke know. The theme for the
retreat will be “Hear Am I, Send Me.” Kathy Larson is the retreat chairman with four area zones work-
ing on the retreat. Donna Pyle will be the keynote speaker and you will have a fun and inspirational
week-end. If you would like to attend the retreat we will give you registration and hotel information
and costs.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
JUNE 15 - 19 ~ ~ 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
JOURNEY OFF THE MAP: UNKNOWN TO US, KNOWN TO HIM
Set out on a journey to uncharted territory where kids will encounter the unexpected waiting around every bend. On this expedition of a lifetime, kids will need to stick close to their guides in order to survive. They will discover that Jesus is the Ultimate Guide on a journey uncharted by them, but known by Him.
The registration fee is $5.00 per child. Attendees must be 4 year old preschool age - 6th grade. You can pick up registration forms in the church office or from the white rolling board in the breezeway. For more information you can contact Penny Healey at 265-0806 or email at [email protected].
MESSIAH SOCIAL MINISTRY’S ANNUAL
SATURDAY - June 27, 2015
8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
IN THE MINISTRY CENTER
GRANNY’S inventory will be your donations of gently used items i.e. furniture, small, household appliances, tools, games, toys, bicycles,
costume jewelry, home decorations, infant & children’s clothing (please, no adult clothing and, due to difficulty with disposal,
we are not accepting computers and/or accessories).
Your donations may be brought to the MINISTRY CENTER on the following days:
Wednesday, June 24~ 1 P.M. - 6 P.M. Thursday, June 25 ~ 1 P.M. - 6 P.M.
Friday, June 26 ~ 1 P.M. - 7 P.M.
VOLUNTEERS WILL BE GRACIOUSLY WELCOMED TO HELP RECEIVE, SORT, MARK AND STAFF THE EVENT. PLEASE JOIN US….IT’S A FUN TIME!
Introducing Wednesday Night Youth Nights! Confirmation Class may be over for the school year, but that
doesn’t mean we have to stop getting together! Come participate in your favorite parts of Confirmation night (but without the
memory work). We invite all youth grades 5-8 to join us Wednesdays this summer starting May 20 from 6:45-8PM in the Ministry Center for a time of
fellowship, brief Bible Study, and games or gym time. While this is not required we hope that you will join us often.
“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another-and all the more as we see the Day
approaching.” Hebrews 10:24-25 *4th Graders Get Ready, you can start joining us in June.*
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Special Thanks to those Volunteers who helped with youth
activities During the Month of April. Especially to everyone
who helped us pull off the Easter Breakfast and Egg Hunt.
Thanks to….
Open Gym Helpers: Paul Dworkin & Steve Jones
Special Event Helpers: Joe Gabriel, Richard Larson, Bruce
Noyes, Laura Goff, Paul Dworkin, Pat Matson, Jeff Salt,
Jean Jones, Steve & Gaylene Gay, Ernie & Gail Munzen,
Meghann & Marc Thacker, David & Sherri Irwin, Ron Dial,
and Jeff Bohren.
We appreciate you and couldn’t do it without you!
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CARROLLWOOD CARE
Wednesday, May 20th will be our last regularly scheduled Carrollwood Care
birthday party before Summer. We will meet at the Carrollwood Care Nursing
Home (located right behind Messiah) at 2:15 PM.
Traditionally our volunteers take the summer off (June, July, August) and we will resume
our ministry on September 16th. Look for our notices in the Sunday bulletin and throughout
the summer - please continue to hold the residents of Carrollwood Care in your prayers.
Thank you to all our faithful volunteers this past year and also to you members who
supported us with your donations and prayers.
We will continue to accept your donations of small gifts to give to our residents on their birth-
days - items such as: slipper socks (men & women), small packs of Kleenex, small stuffed ani-
mals, lap robes or bed socks. Unwrapped gifts may be placed in the container marked
"Carrollwood Care" in the narthex - we will be happy to gift wrap them for you.
Contact Mary Plotkowski at 813-960-9220. If you have questions.
Butter Braid Pastry
Youth Fundraiser!
Thanks for supporting our youth! If you ordered pastries,
they will arrive May 10th for a Sunday morning pick-up. Just in time for your
Mother’s Day, Graduation, or Summer celebrations. Thanks for supporting our
youth! If you are out of town that Sunday, we can arrange another day for pick up.
MESSIAH MEMORIAL GARDEN
WITTENBERG ARCH TAGS AVAILABLE
Memorial Day, a national day of remembrance, will again be celebrated during this month of May. With “remembrance” in mind, you may wish to honor a loved one or friend by arrang-ing for a special memorial arch tag to be installed on the Wittenberg Arch in Mes-siah Memorial Garden. A $200 donation to Messiah Memorial Garden Fund cov-ers the cost of the metal tag, engraving, and installation onto the Wittenberg Arch. The Garden Trustees will be available in the breezeway May 17th and May 24th to provide further information and accept requests for memorial arch tags. “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.” PSALMS 116:15 Messiah Memorial Garden Trustees: David West - 972-8861; Lu Heine - 569-9377; Phil Mattice - 500-4726; Sandi Windsor, Tom Windsor - 926-2532
A prayer for your personal witness outreach in 2015:
Lord, lay some soul upon my heart,
And love that soul through me;
And may I nobly do my part
To win that soul for Thee.
~ Tucker
PRESCHOOL NEWS The month of May will be a very busy and fun one at Messiah Lutheran Preschool. We will be doing special things to help our moms celebrate Mother’s Day, going on a field trip to Northdale Lutheran School to enjoy a
musical performance presented by their students and walking to the Carrollwood Care Center to sing to the residents. We will also be practicing for our end of the year program which will be held on Wednesday, June 3rd. Thanks to everyone who helped make our Scholastic Book Fair a huge success. Book sales totaled $1100.00 and the preschool received over $500.00 in Scholas-tic Dollars to spend on books and classroom materials. Messiah Lutheran Preschool has had a wonderful 2014/2015 school year. We could not have done it without the support of our parents, students, Thrivent Finan-cial and our church congregation. With this support we purchased new touch screen computers for the classrooms, provided special educational programs for the children and purchased building sets, puzzles and other fun learning materials. Your support and prayers are truly a blessing to the school and staff. We still have openings available in our VPK and 3 year old classes for the 2015/2016 school year. Please continue to tell your friends and neighbors about our special preschool. For more information please call Director Jody Schweichler at (813) 968-9534 or email her at [email protected]. Be sure to check out our website, www.messiahpreschool.org. The next school board meeting will be May 5th at 7:00pm in the conference room located in the church office. Please note that the school board now meets in the evenings and we would love to have you join us! Any questions, please call Jody Schweichler at (813) 968-9534. Thank you.
2015 High School Summer Servant Event
We will have a mandatory planning meeting for all attendees of the
July Mission trip on Sunday May 17th at 6:15PM (or right after
Open Gym) in the youth room. Let Abby know if you have questions
or cannot attend this meeting.
Please keep the following students in your prayers as they prepare to be Confirmed on Sunday May 3 at 11AM.
Maria Bellott Alvin Forte Colin Gabriel Emma Irwin Matthew Jones Delanie Matson Tyler Matthews Kyle Mavrides Evan Munzen Aryn Nester and Pierce Rodrick Congratulations and the Lord ’ s Blessings as you continue to grow in
faith, love and service to the Lord.
Attention Current 4th Graders!Attention Current 4th Graders!Attention Current 4th Graders!Attention Current 4th Graders! Join us Wednesday May 13th from 6:45Join us Wednesday May 13th from 6:45Join us Wednesday May 13th from 6:45Join us Wednesday May 13th from 6:45----8PM to be trained as 8PM to be trained as 8PM to be trained as 8PM to be trained as
an acolyte! an acolyte! an acolyte! an acolyte! We would like to start scheduling our incoming Confirmation class to acolyte this summer. Come learn what it
is all about and get to know your first year classmates. Contact Abby Moss with any questions.
Youth Sunday Afternoon Open Gym & Youth NightYouth Sunday Afternoon Open Gym & Youth NightYouth Sunday Afternoon Open Gym & Youth NightYouth Sunday Afternoon Open Gym & Youth Night For youth grades 5For youth grades 5For youth grades 5For youth grades 5----12 12 12 12 ----Sundays from 4pmSundays from 4pmSundays from 4pmSundays from 4pm----6pm ~ 6pm ~ 6pm ~ 6pm ~
We begin with a short devotion. Parents we need your help as chaperones. Open Gym dates for May are 17, 24, & 31!
No Open Gym May 3rd because of Confirmation Sunday.No Open Gym May 3rd because of Confirmation Sunday.No Open Gym May 3rd because of Confirmation Sunday.No Open Gym May 3rd because of Confirmation Sunday. No Open Gym or 2nd Sunday High School Dinner May 10th. Celebrate No Open Gym or 2nd Sunday High School Dinner May 10th. Celebrate No Open Gym or 2nd Sunday High School Dinner May 10th. Celebrate No Open Gym or 2nd Sunday High School Dinner May 10th. Celebrate
Mother ’ s Day with your Mom!Mother ’ s Day with your Mom!Mother ’ s Day with your Mom!Mother ’ s Day with your Mom!
Senior High, we ’ ve heard your desire for a time change, introducing the 4th Senior High, we ’ ve heard your desire for a time change, introducing the 4th Senior High, we ’ ve heard your desire for a time change, introducing the 4th Senior High, we ’ ve heard your desire for a time change, introducing the 4th Sunday of the Month Sunday of the Month Sunday of the Month Sunday of the Month Senior High Only Night! Senior High Only Night! Senior High Only Night! Senior High Only Night!
This month we will be getting together for food and fellowship at BrewTown
Burgers at 19255 N. Dale Mabry, Lutz, FL 33548 from 6:30-8PM on Sunday May 24. Join us for Open Gym first or just meet us at BrewTown
for a time of dinner and fellowship. If you can, RSVP ahead of time so we can reserve a large enough table.
May 9th Youth Mile Stone Celebration!
Let’s celebrate the accomplishments and transitions of our
Confirmands, Graduates, and those entering a new stage. All youth
(grades 5-12) and families are invited to join us for this special luncheon.
The luncheon will start at 11:30AM in the Christian Life Center (CLC).
Please RSVP to attend. The main course, drinks, and dessert will be pro-
vided, please consider bringing a salad or side dish to share.
RSVP to [email protected] or 813-961-2182.
Starting Sunday May 31 we will move to our Summer
Christian Education Hour Schedule at 9:45AM!
Sunday Summer Schedule May 31– August 16
8:30AM Traditional Worship
9:45 AM Contemporary Worship Service
Christian Education Hour:
Teen & Adult Bible Class :
Join us for one Video Based Study but separate teen
and adult discussion groups
• Teen & Adult Class in CLC Center on Luther
• Mark Lemke’s class in Ministry Center Room 201
Children’s Class, Ages Preschool-Grade 4
together in Gym for Friends and Heroes of the
Bible DVD Study and activity.
11AM Traditional Worship
We hope you will make plans to join
us as your vacation schedule allows
this summer!