SUNDAY NEWS
March 22, 2015
To know Christ and to make Christ Known - “Connecting people to people, people to Christ, people to their role in the world”
We are nearing the conclusion of Lent. In this Sunday's gospel,
Jesus is likened to a grain of wheat that once buried in the earth
comes alive to bear much fruit. We welcome you today to hear the
word and receive the meal and renew God's covenant with us.
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LENTEN DINNER
Wednesday,March 25, 2015 at 6:00 pm.
The Youth will be serving a Spaghetti Dinner. The free will
offering will go towards the National Youth Gathering.
Service of Healing
Please invite your family, friends, neighbors, caregivers and
care receivers to this special service on Wednesday, April 1st
at 7:00 p.m. The healing sought can be to address any
physical challenge, spiritual distress, family disharmony or
community need.
What to expect:
We will meet in the Chapel. The environment, including
lighting and music, will be calm and reflective. Worship will be
based on the order of service found on pages 276-278 of
Evangelical Lutheran Worship (our red pew hymnal). There
will be brief scripture readings, prayer and a reflection. Our
goal is to attune ourselves to God’s healing presence, calling
us to the Lord and to each other without any expectation of a
miracle other than the gift of grace and the comfort it can
provide. All those who wish to come forward with a special
concern will be offered the laying-on of hands and anointing
with oil by a pastor or deacon.
Grace Lutheran Church at
Carrollwood
Wednesday, March 25th, 2015
7:00 PM
Gabriel Faure’s – Requiem
“Beneath the Cross of Jesus”
The season of Lent is a time to face the brokenness of our
lives and our world. It is in the waters of baptism – yes in the
baptismal life – that we turn our brokenness over to Christ,
thus being restored by him through the Cross. Our Lenten
journey gives us pause each week to find strength at the foot
of the cross.
Wednesdays in Lent – 2015
Services at NOON and 7:00
*Lite Lenten Dinner begins at 6:00 pm*
March 25th
“My Abiding Place”
March 29th - Palm Sunday
8:30 & 11:00 a.m.
April 3rd – Healing Service
April 2nd -Maundy Thursday
Noon & 7:00 p.m.
Holy Communion and “Stripping of the Altar”
“Foot Washing”(7 p.m. service only)
April 3rd - Good Friday
Noon & 7:00 p.m.
Grace Lutheran Church
**USHERS NEEDED**
2-3 more people for the 11:00 am Easter Service on
April 5, 2015.
Community Service Project
Grab Your Easter Baskets and Come Celebrate the
Easter Story with us! Saturday, March 28, 2015 from
3-5pm. **Egg Hunt Refreshments / Hot Dogs/ Games/
Crafts & A Photo with the Easter Bunny**
and much, much more! RSVP to
The Joshua House/ Children’s
Home society of FL
Donations are needed for the 36
children/ teens need your support with
hygiene items and general items.
Please see the donation box and board
in Connections for specific details.
Thank you for your support!
[email protected] or the church office
813-961-8747.
Motown Moolah
We are getting ready to pay for our flights up to Detroit and
your returned envelopes could really help us! We are
expecting to pay $1300 per person for the National Youth
Gathering in Detroit this July. We have 9 youth and 3 adult
chaperones going. That is $15,600 total! Each family has
contributed $325/youth (and a couple of families have two
youth attending). We are trying to raise as much money as
possible through fundraisers and donations so our families can
afford to send their youth to this amazing faith-based event. Thanks so much for all the donations for Motown Moolah so far
- our current total is $3065! Let's see how many 'holes' we can
put on that Motown Moolah board!
HS Youth – Upcoming Events
Sun 3/22/15 – TONIGHT Youth Sunday and Chili Cook-off &
Talent Show – 5 pm
Sun 3/29/15 – Shack - Rehearsal for Easter Sunrise service
Sun 4/5/15 – Youth lead Easter Sunrise service 6:30 am
SAVE THE DATES……….
Lights-Camera-Action
TONIGHT is the 2nd annual Chili Cook-Off,
Talent Show and Pie Baking Contest!!
5:00 pm – Holmer Hall
and all for just $5/ person
(Fund raiser for the National Youth Gathering)
The next WORK DAY is scheduled for the
morning of Saturday March 28th at 9:00 am.
If you cannot supply labor, please consider
sending a Lowes gift card or make arrangements to donate
snacks. We will be changing-out some annuals, weeding,
pruning, mulching, pressure washing
and other "spring
cleaning" outside. Inside, there are light bulbs that need to be
changed and monofilament to take down using Jacob's Ladder,
etc…Please RSVP to [email protected] or leave a message at
813-494-4052.
PRAYER
Week of March 22, 2015
nd –
Sunday, March 22
Fifth Sunday in Lent – (Youth Led)
8:30
AM
Worship Service
9:45
AM
Sunday School
10:00
AM
SOF Warm-up
11:00
AM
Celebration Service /
Selland Baptism
3:00
PM
Iglesia Evangelica
5:00
PM
Chili Cook-off/ Talent Sh
Monday
9:30
AM
Mah-jongg
3:30
PM
Nominating Committee
Tuesday
9:30
AM
Canasta
10:00
AM
Staff Meeting
5:30
PM
AA - On the Way Home
Wednesday
12:00
PM
Lenten Service
6:00
PM
Lenten Dinner
7:00
PM
Lenten Service/ Requiem
7:00
PM
Iglesia Evangelica Bible Study
7:45
PM
Joyringers
Thursday
9:00
AM
LWR Quilting
7:00
PM
Chancel Choir
7:00
PM
Alanon/Alateen
Friday
12:00
PM
AA Ladies Friendship
Saturday
9:00
AM
Work Day
10:00
AM
Spirits on Fire Rehearsal
3:00
PM
Egg-stravaganza
th
Sunday, March 29 - Palm Sunday (The Passion)
8:30
AM
Worship Service /
First Communion
9:45
AM
Sunday School
10:00
AM
SOF Warm-up
11:00
AM
Celebration Service
12:30
PM
Cross Talk
3:00
PM
Iglesia Evangelica
Flowers – Stephanie & LeRoy Alaways in celebration of their
daughters, Astrid & Beatrix’s birthday!
Lee & Barbara Pilchers in celebration of Grayson & Lee Pilcher’s
baptism.
Eternal Flame – Sharie Stewart in memory of her parents, Walt &
Phyllis Stewart.
McCulloch Group Home – Bob & Pat Erickson
Metropolitan Ministries – Anonymous
Attendance –
March 15, 2015
TOTAL: 8:30 am – 114 & 11:00 am - 75
Treasurer’s Report
General Operating Fund
Month ending February 28, 2015
Offerings received – YTD
$41,020
Actual Expenses – YTD
$43,836
YTD Operating – Loss
($ 2,816)
Dear Friends,
Thank you for your contribution of $574.00
To the 2014-2015 season of MUSIC GETTYSBURG!
Once again, every event we present this year will be
free of charge; no one will be kept from attending because of its
cost. That’s due entirely to supporters like you! The MUSIC
GETTYSBURG! Season runs from July to June, so we will be
acknowledging your support in every program from now until June
2015.
Once again, many thanks, and we’ll see you at our
concerts! Sincerely,
Mark Oldenburg, Chair, Music, Gettysburg!
NEXT PRIME TIME EVENT Wednesday, April 8th ‐11:30 a.m. RECENT
Condolences: To Gen & Earl Moore on the
sudden loss of Gen’s brother-in-law, Joe.
The family & friends of Carol Byrnes, on her death last Saturday.
To Amy Lay’s cousin and family (Floyd & Stephanie Horsley) who
just lost their 5 yr. old daughter to a rare genetic disease.
Members: Evie Smith, McCulloch Group Home,
Sharon Olenski, Bill Daily, Helen Heckley, Paul Danielson,
and for our loved ones…
June Knobbe
Larry Taylor
Kiersten
Kim
Donna Poulson
Fred Anderson
Penny Wells
Ellen Hillmer
Jack Arnold
Onieta Llanes
Keith Morris
Troy Cura
Molly
Mark Mannarelli
Tom Shaw, Sr.
Carol Gammon
Dana Johnson
Roxie Thomas
Rick Threm
Tim
Pray for the safety and rapid recovery of those impacted by
Tropical Cyclone Pam in the South Pacific, especially the people of
Vanuatu.
LONG TERM
Members: Jo Ann Sipes, Sharie Stewart, Anita Hans,
Marion Bennett, Stan Ewanowski, Ruth Rahman, Dodie Ders
Robert Scheurer
Carl Mathews
Gordon & Valerie
Kim Tessmann
Mildred Burkett
Mike Fardella
Molly Malivuk
Helen LaVoy
husband of
father of
father of
niece of
Helga Scheurer
Angie Payne
Maggie Gould
Perrones
brother of
wife of
mother of
Jim Delmolino
Gordon Lamoree
Grace Corniuk
Jean Bailey
Bruce Jones
Bill Wyar
friend of
father of
mother of
mother of
brother of
friend of
Jerry Fardella
Rev Rick Malivuk
Theresa Thomas
& David LaVoy
Bob Erickson
Maggie Gould
Gina Corniuk
Brenda Gerding
Susan McCulloch
Carol Zwick
“Let there be Peace on Earth”
Pray for peace and for all military troops – at home and abroad
and for their families, loved ones and friends…….
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Chili’s – 8402 Citrus Park Drive (Please note the change in venue location and date from what was
stated on our earlier Schedule handout.)
Since Chili’s is about ready to celebrate their 40th anniversary, we
thought it’s about time we put it on our dining list for the Prime
Timers. Prices are reasonable and menu consists of sandwiches,
salads, plenty of Tex-Mex selections, chili, etc. This particular
Chili’s is located directly across from the Citrus Park Mall. Anyone
is welcome to join us as we gather for some Grace fellowship
(which extends to non-members alike), a fun time and good food. If you would like a ride, we can carpool from Grace, so let us know
if you’re interested. Sign up now at the clipboards in Connections,
or contact either Betty (891-1861 [email protected]) or Kathy
(265-0387 [email protected]).
sister of
Joy Taylor
brother-in-law of
Sandy Taylor
granddaughter
Barb & Stan Ewanowski
cousin of
Lois Perrone
sister of
Marlene Holmes
brother of
Kurt Anderson
sister of
Nancy & Janette
mother of
John Hillmer
father of
Jean Harrison
aunt of
Rita & Suzie
grand nephew of Linda Gravatt
cousin of
Perrones
daughter of
Maggie Gould
cousin of
Alice Fast
father of
Tom Shaw, Jr.
relative of
Joan Beeman
daughter of
Doreen Dahl
mother of
David Thomas
step son of
Mary Threm
family of
The Tietjens
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PFC1 Veronica Crickenberger has graduated and is
stationed in Arizona. (Granddaughter of Annette
Crickenberger).
Collin Welch who is currently stationed at Pensacola Naval
Station (Alice Deal’s grandson).
Juliana Harrison, Jean Harrison’s daughter, is stationed in
Boothbay Harbor, Maine.
LTC Jonathan Tessmann and LTC Nicole Heumphreus (Lois
Perrone’s nephew and his wife) and their daughter Taylor
deployed overseas.
PFC Mark Messina (Patti Joannes’ grandson) is stationed in
Afghanastan.
1st Lt. Kelsey Abert and 2nd Lt. Devlin Ann Abert are
Stationed in Hawaii.
ADULT FORUM - LENTEN DISCUSSIONS CONTINUE
Today, we will have an informal follow-up to the readings (1
John 1:5-10 and Luke 7:36-50) and “My Tears” reflection
from the March 18th midweek Lenten services. Come
whether you made it to church on Wednesday or just want a
taste of what you missed. The discussion will be lead by
Deacon Lois Sorensen.