News from the Edge newsletter

October/November,

2009

NOMADS-On a Mission Active in Divine Service is an outreach ministry through the

United Methodist Church. This ministry offers tons of service projects all around the

USA. Two of our Edgewater church family members, Jan and TC Beardslee, went on a

NOMAD trip to Madisonville, TN for three weeks. They went with two other couples,

who were from Lexington, KY, and Lakeland, FL. While they were in Madisonville they

worked at Hiwassee College, painting the college trustee board room and the college

cafeteria. Jan, TC, and the other couples also attended to needed construction projects

around the campus. When asked what their favorite part of the trip was, they both agreed

that it was when 120 kids came to the college from Cokesbury UMC in Knoxville on a

youth retreat, and invited Jan and TC to come to praise and worship with them. They plan

on going on a NOMAD trip again. If you’re interested in NOMADS and want to know

more about their mission projects go to their website www.nomadsumc.org.

NOMADS Mission Trip ~ Gabi Brown

I love this time of year! As many of you, I’m a big football fan. It’s fun to hear the conversations as we discuss the results of the latest rivalry game. For the most part, each of these games develops a predictable pattern of huddle/play, huddle/play.

What is it that goes on in the huddle? The players encourage one another to keep playing hard, they talk about what they see happening in the game. They get a word from the coach, through the quarterback as to what the next play will be. If you talk to any football player, none of them would say that the huddle is the same as running the play. Running the play is what happens when the team breaks the huddle. What happens outside the huddle is the real purpose of the game. A football game is not won based on how well a team huddles, but on how well the team plays outside the huddle.

Our time together in worship is kind of like the huddle. We encourage one another, look at how things are going in our lives outside of church, and we get a word from God about how to live our lives out in the world. But weekend worship is not our mission! No matter how wonderful our time together on the weekends may be, if we’re not living out our faith Monday through Friday, by helping to point people into a personal relationship with God, then we’re like a football team that never breaks the huddle. The huddle is a comfortable place to be. No quarterback has ever been sacked in the huddle! But God wants us to remember that there is so much more to life than just the huddle. So let’s break the huddle and get in the game! Ready, BREAK!

Edgewater Church Family…..

Volume 1, Issue 2

Upcoming Messages:

OCTOBER:

• 10/04 Lukewarm & Loving It

(Andrew Suite)

• 10/11 Communion in Community

Philippians 2:5-11

• 10/18 Containing Our

Complaining

Philippians 2:12-18

• 10/25 The Joy of Friendship

Philippians 2:19-30

NOVEMBER:

• 11/01 Living On Purpose

Philippians 3:1-11

• 11/08 Running the Race

Philippians 3:12-4:1

• 11/15 Rejoice in the Lord

Philippians 4:2-9

• 11/22 A Life of Contentment

Philippians 4:10-23

• 11/29 1st Sunday of Advent

News from the Edge

Love in Christ,

This isn’t your same old women’s group – they aren’t sitting around sewing buttons - this is EDGEWATER WOMEN!

According to their current president, Carol Weida, Edgewater Women are fresh, exciting, and on the move – with lots going on! They are proud to boast that they have 28 new members and still counting!

On August 22nd, the Edgewater Women hosted the Back to School Celebration, which included a great lunch, an amazing sand art meditation with music, and lots and lots of female fellowship!

School supplies and backpacks were donated through this event. Through those donations our congregation was able to fill 57 backpacks with various school supplies and distribute them throughout seven different Port Charlotte and North Port schools. The report is that those schools were very appreciative and relayed the fact that due to the current economy, they really look forward to our church doing this event again next year.

In the meantime, be sure to mark your calendars so you don’t miss the next event – the Winter Festival Celebration on December 5th from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Edgewater. To find out more about this event, be sure to stay tuned to the December/January issue!

Praise Team leader Rob Rafter says “it’s like an undeserving gift from God to be

able to be used in such a powerful way here at Edgewater.” Playing guitar was

never much of a part of Rob’s life until God needed to use him here. Eleven years

ago he came to this church to watch his kids sing, and his daughter told the

band leader, “my daddy can sing real good, and wants to join the Praise Team.”

He sang up until the entire Praise Team resigned three months later. The

pastor at the time asked him if he could play. Since he had only played for fun

back in high school, you can imagine his reluctance. “And besides,” he said, “I don’t even own a guitar.” Pastor

handed him one and replied, “You do now.” We have been blessed with his talents ever since.

Rob is active in other ways as well. He has been on youth mission trips to the Bahamas and Belize.

He is also a part of the Worship Development Team, which designs the music around Pastor Dan’s sermons

and then puts it all together along with set designs and other props.

Through all the years, his most memorable event was playing the song “I’m ready now” and watching

people throw their rocks with so much passion into the garbage cans-what an incredible thing to witness!

Rob concludes, “God has blessed our family since getting involved at Edgewater beyond my

imagination. I pray anybody thinking of getting involved will jump in! We all have life situations we have to deal

with, but you can feel the solid foundation of God’s presence in your life and the support of the church to get

you through those times.”

Edgewater Women! ~Debi Lantzer

Praise Team Beat—Rob Rafter ~Andrea Pye

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JUDY GRAY—YOU ARE THE WINNER!!! BE SURE TO SEE DEBI LANTZER OR LAURA KOLLETT FOR MORE

INFO ON HOW TO COLLECT YOUR “PRIZE” FOR HELPING US NAME THE NEWSLETTER!

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IF YOU SEE JUDY GRAY—BE SURE TO TELL HER CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Star Wars fan Andrew Suite, along with his wife, Kelli, and two-year-old son, Cole, moved down to Florida and joined the Edgewater church family in January 2009. Andrew grew up in a great church, but it had no youth group. He couldn’t help but to feel like he was missing out on something. Now as a youth pastor, he wants to help other young adults find a place to be a part of something bigger. He has been a youth pastor for almost 4 years now. He started with his training at the Joshua Leadership Institute, which is a youth ministry training from Tent Makers. Right after his training, he started his journey as the youth pastor at Cross Wind United Methodist Church in Logansport, Indiana. During the three years he served there, 2006 to 2009, the Cross Wind youth group favorite activity was Fifth Quarter, which is an outreach ministry to the middle school and high school students of Logansport. After every home game at the local high school, Cross Wind would open up for a safe place for kids to have fun and learn about God. When asked how the Cross Wind youth group and the Edgewater youth group were different, Andrew said, “It’s kind of a ministry shock in a sense, that a lot of the kids in the youth group at Edgewater are here without their families. They are in a way the only spiritual influence in their household, while at Cross Wind almost 99% of the kids who attended youth group also attended church with their families.” Andrew thinks it is important for the youth group to remember “The youth is the church of TODAY, not just of tomorrow.”

As the Edge begins its second chapter, God continues to move in the lives of teens and their families. Summer is a great time in student ministry to do some unique things while the Edge High School Ignition and Middle School Invasion youth groups are on hiatus. June’s day camp “Merge Into God’s Story” helped students have fun growing in their faith as they also helped with VBS. “I loved Merge,” said sophomore Kristin Delaney. “I got to know so many people better, and it was fun to dig deeper into God's word.” There were also crazy games such as using a sling-shot to fire frozen chicken feet into fashionably worn sombreros and duct-taping a few lucky kids to the wall! Plans are underway in 2010 to “Merge” with the “Mission Port Charlotte” week and combine forces with other youth ministries: “Merge Into God’s Mission.” “Mission PC” in late July helped students reach out to our community in God’s love. Students lead a sidewalk Sunday school for area children, visited a retirement home, and gave out mints with a kind note in our neighborhood: “Refresh-MINT from your friends at Edgewater Church!” In addition to a Summer Bible study at the Suite’s, brave families hosted house parties to give students a chance to connect church friends with school friends. Hosts included the LassodelaVegas, Doerners, Costas, Delaneys, Coales, and Pastor Dan & Sharon Prine. Over 100 students and their family members were in attendance at the August 23 Fall Kick-Off, as High School Ignition and Middle School Invasion began again recently. The theme was “Indiana Jones: Stepping Out in Faith” and featured prizes, an Indiana Jones cake, and “The Edge” pizza from Pizza Hut. The momentum continues with a lot of new friends coming to the Edge as we look at the life of Jesus, beginning this year with a series called “Unexplainable”, exploring some of His miracles. Every 4-6 weeks we’ll offer both outreach and small group focus nights, which will help students to continue to grow deep in their faith and go wide to share the Good News. Sunday 11AM LIFE Groups began again September 13 with great leadership: Chanelle Rafter, Kelley Saunders, Otis Schubert, and Jay & Kristina Stoltzfus. Students can also look forward to “Over the Edge”- fun outreach events once a month on a Friday night, a high school retreat this fall, and a confirmation experience and retreat beginning early in 2010.

Youth Pastor Andrew Suite ~ Gabi Brown

The Edge Student Ministry: a Look Back and a Look Forward

~ Andrew Suite

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The Edge middle and high school students participated in a local summer

missions effort July 26-July 30 called Mission Port Charlotte. Students, adult

leaders, and parent volunteers visited various locations in the community to

share the love of Christ with others as a means to fulfilling our mission to help

people meet, know and serve Jesus Christ.

On Sunday, the week kicked off with a house party hosted by John, Shawn,

and Kristin Delaney. About 25 teens and adults enjoyed dinner, badminton,

volleyball, horseshoes, and Wii. The trampoline was also a huge hit as was the

jam sessions with our aspiring young musicians. The night concluded with a

water balloon toss and all got soaked!

On Monday, students and adults participated in the Great Mint Giveaway

with “mission director” for the night Andrew Suite. After a mini training on

‘Evangelism in the Streets’ and putting hundreds of stickers on the mints,

mints were distributed around the community which read: “church experiences

leave a bad taste in your mouth? Try Edgewater Church!” We canvassed

neighborhoods, parking lots, stood outside stores and restaurants and gave

out mints while spreading God’s love and asking for prayer requests.

On Tuesday, students were led by “mission directors” Susan LassodelaVega

and Leah McIntosh and visited the Royal Palms Retirement Center. Together,

students hand crafted cards and distributed them to the residents. They had

opportunities to chat with residents and share about each others’ lives. Shay

Doerner even brought Southeast Guide Dog Annie to bring smiles to the faces

of the residents.

On Wednesday, Kelley Saunders and Kati Bartlett were the “mission

directors” and with the help of many others led Sidewalk Sunday School. While

it was held on Wednesday—and indoors due to weather—teens assisted with

face painting, fun games, skits, and silly songs with about 25 kids. The kids

participated in a great lesson, offered popcorn prayers, and received numerous

prizes for answering questions and participating.

On Thursday, the great week culminated with a celebration house party

hosted by Ernesto, Susan, Ricky, and Gaby LassodelaVega. Brave enough to

host their second Edge event this summer with over 15 students in attendance,

most landed in the pool in their clothes having “forgotten their swim suits!

Mission Port Charlotte ~Denise Costa



“It is better to take

refuge in the LORD than

to trust in man.”

~ Psalm 118:8

“Do not worry about

tomorrow, for tomorrow

will worry about itself.

Each day has enough

trouble of its own.”

~ Matthew 6:34

We’re on the web! Visit us at www.edgewaterchurch.com

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New Children’s Ministry Policies ~ Andrea Pye

With the growth of our church, our children’s ministry has exploded! Praise God! In order to ensure the safety of our little ones, the new children’s ministry team has met and prayed about some new policies and procedures that have taken effective September 1st. Please be sure to stop by your child’s area to receive a policy outline packet, as this article will only touch upon a few changes.

Signing your child(ren) in and out is a crucial point of safety. Only adults over 18 years of age are allowed to do this. As soon as service is over, please be sure to pick up your child in a timely manner, and don’t forget to sign out. If you choose not to have your child participate in a children’s ministry area, they must be accompanied by their parent or guardian at all times.

Snacks will always be served in the nursery, and may be served in other classrooms. Please let us know if your child has allergies. Only labeled sippy cups are allowed in nursery, and no food or drinks are allowed inside the other classrooms.

All parents of nursery age children are required to take an assigned pager and return it. This is the easiest, least disruptive way to contact the parents in case of need. If your child cannot be consoled after 15 minutes of continual crying, is being disruptive, or needs a diaper change, you will be paged to assist your child. Volunteers nor staff are permitted to change diapers or clothing of children.

We sincerely thank all the parents and adults for your cooperation. If there are any questions, feel free to contact the Director of Children’s Ministry, Brandi Walker at [email protected].

There are lots of great activities planned over the next few months, so please be sure to check

Edgewater’s website for specific dates and times.

* * * * * * * * * * This winter there will be a pageant called “The First Christmas” for children ages 3 through

high school. If you would like to volunteer or have your child participate , there will be two meetings held for more information—one for volunteers and one for participants. Be sure to check the

bulletin with specific dates and times.

The EUMC Banks for World Wide Missions have provided $8000 to build an orphanage in Pakistan through International Cooperating Ministries. That project was completed in April. Presently, the money collected each month is being sent to build a church in Jagdisphur, India (see below) and Africa Hope in Kenya, to support missionaries Dave and Sue Whitlock Money for the two sister churches in Cuba is in a separate fund. EUMC pays the salary and education expenses for each pastor (see below) each year. The salary is $360/year and the education is $150/year for each pastor.. Mission Bank money is not used to support the Cuban Churches. Money has also been sent to Cuba to provide relief to our sister churches after Hurricane Ike destroyed their homes and church buildings. Individuals who would like to contribute money for the Cuban Churches can make direct donations to the Cuba Churches Fund

Your Mission Banks are currently supporting the following Missions:

GLOBAL

• INDIA - Jagdisphur - Building a Christian Church with International Cooperating Ministries, Pastor Sanjay Mishra KENYA - Sue and David Whitlock missionaries with Africa Hope.

NATIONAL

HARLEM, NYC - Kelley Saunders - missionary with Metro Ministries (Kelley has returned to Port Charlotte now and getting ready for her next missionary assignment.)

LOCAL

• Follow Christ's leading in our community.

• The Cuba churches are not supported by mission bank funds.

• CUBA - Sister Church - In Cueto, Bet-El Metodista Iglesia, Pastor Oliver Perez Arias

• CUBA - Sister Church - In Guayabo, La Capilla Metodista Iglesia, Pastor Yoandre Espinosa Hilton

• Please pray for each of the missions of Edgewater UMC.

• What can people at Edgewater do for the missions?

#1 - Pray for each mission and the pastors and their congregations and their families. They are praying daily for us! They ask God to bless our church, Pastor Dan and his family and each one of us at EUMC.

#2 - a. Write letters to the pastors of the churches in Cuba that we support. Give the letters to someone on the Missions Committee or put them in the Missions mail box at church. and they will be translated into Spanish and sent to Cuba.

b. Send email to Dave and Sue Whitlock to let them know you are praying for them and to encourage them in Africa. Their email address is [email protected].

#3 - Encourage and pray for Kelley Saunders as she continues her missionary call to serve.

EUMC Missions ~ Joanne Johnson







Do you know how many adult and outreach ministries are offered here at Edgewater Church? Well there are quite a few! From just simple greetings to learning how to manage our finances. Here is an introduction to the many opportunities we offer to connect with God, learn, and help others to do the same.

Financial Peace University (FPU) - Did I say financial and peace in the same sentence? Yes, I did! This is an awesome 13 week long class that helps you learn how to better manage your finances. I took the class and it really helped my family a lot. For more information you may contact John Blaylock at [email protected]

Divorce Care - Divorce is hard on a person and the whole family, so we offer a non-denominational class that helps people who have been affected by divorce recover and walk with God on their new life journey. This Group meets on Fridays from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Call church office for more information 625-3039. Narcotics Anonymous (N/A) - We provide the rooms for N/A meetings three times a week: Thursday & Saturday @ 7:30PM; and Sunday 5PM.

Prayer Chain - We offer prayers for any concerns you may have, or you may want to pray for others. Just sign up at our church webpage www.edgewaterchurch.com. There are many other prayer opportunities as well.

Sunday School - We offer many different Sunday school classes that help you to grow and learn about God. Classes are held during 9:30AM and 11:00AM services.

Bible studies/ Connecting groups - There are many different bible study groups that meet here at church during the week. Some are also held at members homes. Check out www.edgewaterchurch.com for more information or call the office at 625-3039.

Caring Committee - We offer a team of volunteers who will help you with errands, getting prescriptions filled, or even visit you in the hospital. Just e-mail your request to [email protected] or call church office 625-3039.

Paws of Love - Have a pet and some spare time? If so you may want to participate in this ministry. Let your pet bring joy to people who need it most. For more information please contact Amy Jewell at 875-5951 or [email protected]

Sewing/Craft group - A group of women who get together on Monday mornings to fellowship, sew, and make different crafts to benefit many different programs in the community.

Bike Ministries - This ministry repairs and gives away hundreds of bikes a year to many people in need. Many were given as gifts to children at Christmastime, to the homeless, or others in need of transportation. Always welcoming donations of bikes or even just parts-every little bit helps! Open on Mondays from 10:00AM-2:00PM. For more information call 625-3039

Edgewater Women - This is an incredible group of women who meet regularly and help support the children and women of our community and the world. Meetings held every second Monday of each month.

Dinners For Eight - This is a once a month dinner with different families in their homes. For more information call church office 625-3039

Lay Speaker Training - A great opportunity to learn how to share the word and works of god. This is an educational experience offered by the United Methodist Church. More information contact office 625-3039

Sparrow's Nest Thrift Store - A cute little second hand store that has this and that. Come shop, fellowship, or even pray with the caring staff. Donations always welcome. Not only are donations sold in store but they are given to the needy in our community. There is always a need for volunteers as well.

Store Hours are Monday-Friday 10:00AM-4:00PM

S.T.A.I.R (Start The Adventure In Reading) - This is an after school reading tutorial program for second graders. We are always in need of tutors. The program meets 3:00PM-4:30PM Tuesday and Thursday during the school year.

Greeters and Ushers

Help with welcoming all of our church family-new and old-to one of our many services offered either Saturday night or Sunday morning. Hand out the bulletins and direct guests to open seats. A smile and lots of hand shakes are a must!

Video and Sound Production

Like to work behind the scene? Well this is just the place for you! Help run the PC based software and equipment for church services or other church events

Choir

We offer song by choir for our traditional service on second and fourth Sunday of the month. If you like to sing, come and join us for practice on Tuesday nights at 7:00PM.

Praise Team Worship Band

Come and lead the church in worship on Saturday nights and Sunday mornings by singing or playing with our band. Auditions are necessary. We would love to hear what you got!

Introduction to Adult Ministries ~compiled by Tandra Knoepke



Volunteer Positions Available If you are looking for ways to get connected and volunteer at Edgewater, there are often various

positions that need help. The following is a list of the current volunteer needs:

FOOD PANTRY – The Food Pantry needs someone willing to work a couple of times per month when the

food supplies come in. This person will need to be able to lift 50 pounds. The Food Pantry also needs

substitutes for vacations for an approximate total of 16 days per year.

SPARROW’S NEST – The thrift store needs volunteers that can work either half days or full

days. The store is open Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

CHILD CARE – Child care volunteers are needed for special events, as well as bible studies and small

groups. The days and times volunteers are needed varies.

GREETERS – Volunteers are needed to greet at the door once or twice per month on Sunday mornings

for the summer months.

HOSPITALITY/KITCHEN – Volunteers are needed on Saturday night for setting up the refreshment

table and making coffee and punch. Also, clean up and set up for Sunday morning. Arrive about 5:15pm

and completely done by 8:00pm, including attending Saturday evening service.

If you are interested in any of these positions, or if you have other ideas on how you might volunteer

and serve Edgewater, please contact Diane Jones at [email protected] or (941) 412-0621.

Small Groups Small Groups play an important role here at Edgewater United Methodist Church. They bring people

together in an informal setting and provide a unique way to study and learn many different subjects.

We have a great variety of small groups to choose from and most groups meet at the church. The

following is a list of current small groups.

SUNDAY: 9:30a-Purpose Driven Life (John Delaney, facilitator) (beginning 10/4/09)

9:30a-Conference room/Chasing Daylight (Nancy Fichter, facilitator)

9:30a-Kitchen/Bible study (Judy Gray, facilitator)

9:30a-Pastor’s Office/In-Depth Bible Study (Gene Dulik, facilitator)

11:00a-Sunday School/OTC/How to Study the Bible Yourself (Sandy York, facilitator)

11:00a-Pastor’s office/Bible 101 (in-depth Bible study) (Carmen Collazo-Edwards)

TUESDAY: 3:00p-Conference Room/New Testament (Barb Anderson)

THURSDAY: 7:00p-Church Lobby/Women’s Bible Study (Sandy York)

7:00p-Small group at the Fichter’s house

FRIDAY: 7:00p Conference Room/ Divorce Care

Hi Pastor Dan!Hi Pastor Dan!Hi Pastor Dan!Hi Pastor Dan!

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Today I am very proud of my church.Today I am very proud of my church.Today I am very proud of my church.Today I am very proud of my church. A real place, for real people, making a real impact. A real place, for real people, making a real impact. A real place, for real people, making a real impact. A real place, for real people, making a real impact. What the What the What the What the ministers of Edgewater did not know is the school social worker that came into EUMC today is a ministers of Edgewater did not know is the school social worker that came into EUMC today is a ministers of Edgewater did not know is the school social worker that came into EUMC today is a ministers of Edgewater did not know is the school social worker that came into EUMC today is a practicing Buddhist.practicing Buddhist.practicing Buddhist.practicing Buddhist. While I hope the boys that received those bikes are excited and grateful, more While I hope the boys that received those bikes are excited and grateful, more While I hope the boys that received those bikes are excited and grateful, more While I hope the boys that received those bikes are excited and grateful, more importantly, I realized today that the ministry is about so much more than bikes.importantly, I realized today that the ministry is about so much more than bikes.importantly, I realized today that the ministry is about so much more than bikes.importantly, I realized today that the ministry is about so much more than bikes. The impact the "bike The impact the "bike The impact the "bike The impact the "bike missionaries" attitudes, kindness, and generosity had on this particular school social worker was missionaries" attitudes, kindness, and generosity had on this particular school social worker was missionaries" attitudes, kindness, and generosity had on this particular school social worker was missionaries" attitudes, kindness, and generosity had on this particular school social worker was significant!significant!significant!significant! Each person she came in contact with made a huge difference! Each person she came in contact with made a huge difference! Each person she came in contact with made a huge difference! Each person she came in contact with made a huge difference!

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Thank you!Thank you!Thank you!Thank you!





Our Mission: The mission of Edgewater United Methodist Church is to help people meet, know and serve Jesus Christ.

Our target audience is families with youth and children. Student Ministry is a priority at Edgewater. Our outreach ministries focus on serving the needs of those at home, across the street and around the world. We are dedicated to creating a warm, welcoming environment in which people can hear, consider and respond to the message of Jesus.

Core Values:

• Everyone needs a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

• Serving is the heart of following Jesus.

• Spiritual growth is fostered through small groups.

• It is essential to develop and deploy Christian leaders.

• Team-based ministry maximizes the impact of individual leaders.

The Deeper Worship Tour/Concert with Paul Baloche, Brian Doerkson & Katherine Scott * October 6, 2009, First Baptist Church, Largo The Follow You Tour with Leeland, Brandon Heath and Francesca Battistelli * October 9, 2009 at 7:30pm, First Baptist Church, Ocala * October 10, 2009 at 6:30pm, Countryside Christian Church, Clearwater Men at the Cross "Men's Conference" With Joe White, Reggie Dabbs, The Katinas and more! * October 9, 2009 and October 10, 2009, USF Sun Dome, Tampa Casting Crowns Until The Whole World Hears Tour * November 13, 2009 at 7:30pm, Bell Shoals Baptist Church, Brandon * November 15, 2009 at 7:30pm, Germaine Arena, Fort Myers Church Music Tour David Crowder*Band with Seabird and Danyew * November 20, 2009 at 7:30pm, Countryside Christian Church, Clearwater Chris Tomlin Glory in the Highest Tour with Louie Giglio

* December 3, 2009 at 7:30pm, Countryside Christian Church, Clearwater The JOY FM on the Music Boat - November 8-12, 2010 * Leave from Miami—sail to Cococay, Nassau & Key West aboard Royal Caribbean's Majesty of the Seas

NEWSLETTER TEAM: Debi Lantzer, Laura Kollett, Andrea Pye, Denise Costa, Tandra Knoepke, Kati Bartlett, James Plautz, Gabi Brown, Steve Costa, Greg Kollett.

The next newsletter is scheduled for December 1, 2009. If you are interested in submitting a prayer request, birthday or anniversary notice, thank you, or other article, send it

to [email protected].

If you do not have access to email, feel free to place your article in the newsletter mailbox located down the hallway past the nursery by no later than November 15, 2009.

Articles are accepted from ministry heads, staff,

volunteers and other church members. Suggestions on future articles of interest are always welcome!

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