SUNDAY NEWS
April 26, 2015
To know Christ and to make Christ Known - “Connecting people to people, people to Christ, people to their role in the world”
I am the Good Shepherd – John 10:11
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**Congregational Meeting**
TODAY at 12:15 PM - In the sanctuary
And YOU can do it!
All are encouraged to attend!
Election of Council Officers & discussion
regarding refinancing our mortgage
The NEXT CPR class at Grace Lutheran Church is:
You’re expecting a baby! Those can be the most exciting, and
frightening, words someone may hear. Bringing
a new life into this world, your world, can be both
and exciting time and stressful time. It’s a time
of change. BIG change. You do not know what
to expect and may not be totally prepared for the
crisis that this will bring to your life, the life of
both parents-to-be. It can be overwhelming,
confusing and troublesome. But, never fear,
your Stephen Ministry Team is HERE! We have been
spending time during our continuing education classes lately
learning how to care specifically for those in the crisis of
pregnancy and childbirth, not only mothers, but fathers too. If
you can relate to this and would like to talk to a Stephen
Minister, reach out to one of our Stephen Leaders (Pastor
John, Ruth Anderson, Mickey Castor, and Karen Jankowski) or
one of our Stephen Ministers (you’ll recognize us, we’re the
ones wearing the blue name tags). Don’t hesitate, we’re here
for you.
Call Joan Beeman at (813) 416-1694 for more details.
Saturday, May 30th , 2015 from 9AM- 12PM
Sign up early for class reservations.
We anticipate spaces will go fast.
An Afternoon with the Classics
Next Sunday, May 3, 2015 at 4:00 p.m.
(presented by Grace Lutheran Church at Carrollwood)
Featuring
Soprano soloist, Lisa Katt Watson,
The Grace Lutheran Handbell Choir,
The Seminole Presbyterian Church String Quartet,
Organist, James Sawyers, Jr.
Musical
selections
include
the
works
of
Johann
Sebastian Bach, Johannes Brahms, Anton Bruckner,
Max Reger, Richard Strauss, and others.
The program is funded through the “Faith and the
Arts” Endowment Fund.
A free-will offering will be
taken to support the ongoing music ministry at Grace.
NEXT EVENING PRIME TIME EVENT Summer activities for kids……
th
Tuesday, April 28 , 7 P.M. Vacation Bible School
June 22-26, 2015
9 am -12 noon
&
Red Lobster – 11601 N. Dale Mabry Hwy. . We hope you decide to join us for an
evening of good food and fellowship. If you would
like a ride, please indicate that on the sign-up sheet
at the clipboard location in Connections. Everyone
is welcome to attend. We always have a great
time. Sign up at the clipboards in Connections or contact Betty
(891-1861
[email protected])
or
Kathy
(265-0387
[email protected]).
Motown Moolah -
We have added on two additional
youth for our service trip, so we now have 10 youth and 3
chaperones attending the National Youth Gathering in Detroit
this summer. This will be an amazing opportunity for our youth
to hang out with approximately 35,000 other Lutherans while
serving those in need in the Detroit Metropolitan community.
We have received donations of $4,314.00 so far. Thank you!!
If you are interested in donating, we still have envelopes of
different monetary values to choose from. The Motown Moolah
board can be found in the Connections room. We have also
added some extra envelopes if you would like to choose a
different amount to donate.
HS Youth – Upcoming Events
Sun 4/19/15 – Shack 12:30 – 2:30 pm
(Youth led – Amanda, Danny, Andrew)
Sun 4/26/15 – Rez House 9:45 am – 2:30 pm
Middle School Day Camp
(grades 5 to 9)
July 6-10, 2015
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Registration and forms are available online at
www.gracetampa.org
"Teal Bag" Update The Homeless in the Community committee will be collecting the
"teal bags" TODAY, 4/26. The project for April is to gather needed
supplies. Donations of infant diapers, baby wipes, baby wash or
lotion, shampoo/conditioner combo for older children, deodorant,
toothbrushes and toothpaste are what is needed. The donations
will be packed up and delivered to Eckerd Raising Hope on
Monday, April 27th.
May's "teal bag" project will be collecting non-perishable food
items for the Homeless Women Veteran's Food Pantry. The bags
will be handed out May 3rd and returned on May 10th and 17th.
This is a good time to watch for sales and bogos.
In June we will collect gently used or new t-shirts for the Kaye
Prox Food Pantry at The Lutheran Church of Our Savior which will
benefit their homeless clients. We have been supporting this
ministry for the past few summers.
The Homeless in the Community committee appreciate all the
support Grace members give toward the "teal bag" projects.
Thank you!
REMINDER…
Do You Speak a FOREIGN Language?
Worship & Music would like to bring back the use of multiple
languages during the services on Pentecost (May 24th). If you
can read/speak a language other than English and would be willing
to help with part of the scripture reading from the second chapter
of Acts or one of the prayers of intercession, please contact
Sherrill O’Brien at [email protected] or 813-935-0474.
Please notify the office when there is an update to the
“Prayer” list on the back page. It is just as important to us
that we have the correct updates and information on your
loved one(s)!Thank you and many blessings!
Week of April 26th, 2015
Sunday, April 26
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday, May 3
rd
PRAYER
th –
Fourth Sunday of Easter – Good Shepherd
8:30
AM
Worship Service
9:45
AM
SYM – Rez House
10:00
AM
SOF Warm-up
11:00
AM
Celebration Service
12:15
PM
Annual Meeting
12:30
PM
Cross Talk
2:30
PM
Alice Tietjen/ piano recital
3:00
PM
Iglesia Evangelica
10:00
AM
Mah-jong
10:00
AM
Homeless Meeting
9:30
AM
Canasta
10:00
AM
Staff Meeting
5:30
PM
AA - On the Way Home
7:00
PM
Prime Timer – Red Lobster
6:30
PM
Alleluia Choir
7:00
PM
Iglesia Evangelica Bible Study
7:45
PM
Joyringers
7:00
PM
Chancel Choir
7:00
PM
Alanon/Alateen
12:00
PM
AA Ladies Friendship
9:30
AM
Spring/ Tampa Conference
10:00
AM
Spirits on Fire Rehearsal
- Fifth Sunday of Easter
8:30
AM
Worship Service
9:45
AM
Family Sunday school/
Teacher Appreciation
10:00
AM
SOF Warm-up
11:00
AM
Celebration Service
1:30
PM
Grace Girlfriends
3:00
PM
Iglesia Evangelica
4:00
PM
Afternoon with the Classics
Flowers – Laurie Crickenberger in celebration of her parents,
Norman & Annette Crickenberger’s 50th wedding anniversary!
Alice Deal in memory of Jeff Remley, daughter Rachel’s life
partner.
Eternal Flame – Bert & Kathy Crouthamel in memory of Suzie
Mathews.
McCulloch Group Home & Metropolitan Ministries –
In Celebration of Laurie Crickenberger’s birthday!
Attendance –
April 19, 2015
TOTAL: 214 - 8:30 am - 128 & 11:00 am – 86
Do You Believe?
RECENT
Condolences: to Barb Stuck and her family as they mourn the
loss of Barb’s brother-in-law, Elmer.
Members: Diane Lofgren, Jan Abraham, Rex Ebert,
Don Stoddard, McCulloch Group Home, Sharon Olenski, Bill Daily,
Helen Heckley, Paul Danielson, and for our loved ones…
John Beeman
brother of
Richard Beeman
Wallace Corby
uncle of
Joan Beeman
Blanche Arnold
mother of
Jean Harrison
Michael
son of
Jan Abraham
Matthew
nephew of
Jan Abraham
Jeannine
mother of
Jan Abraham
Richard Taylor
son of
Sandy Taylor
Diana Sundermeier
cousin of
June Smedley
Heather/ Dave
daughter/son in law of
Sherrill O’Brien
Tim Donegan
husband of
Shannon Donegan
Molly
daughter of
Maggie Gould
Sister in law of
Veronika Krotenko
Carrie Jahn
niece of
Susan McCulloch
Keith McCullogh
husband of
Susan McCullogh
Larry Taylor
brother-in-law of
Sandy Taylor
Kiersten
granddaughter
Barb & Stan Ewanowski
Kim
cousin of
Lois Perrone
Fred Anderson
brother of
Kurt Anderson
Penny Wells
sister of
Nancy & Janette
Ellen Hillmer
mother of
John Hillmer
Jack Arnold
father of
Jean Harrison
Onieta Llanes
aunt of
Rita & Suzie
Troy Cura
cousin of
Perrones
Mark Mannarelli
cousin of
Alice Fast
Carol Gammon
relative of
Joan Beeman
Dana Johnson
daughter of
Doreen Dahl
Roxie Thomas
mother of
David Thomas
Rick Threm
step son of
Mary Threm
Tim
family of
The Tietjens
Pray for the safe passage and humane settlement of all
refugees attempting to escape poverty and strife, especially
those fleeing northern Africa by boats across the
Mediterranean Sea.
(Adult Forum 9:45 AM Sundays)
LONG TERM
“Do You Believe?” was a series shown on the Today Show the
week before Easter. Today, Sunday, April 26th, Jeffrey Anderson
will be facilitating a discussion on "Who Is God Today?" from the
series. All are welcome to come and participate.
Members: Jo Ann Sipes, Sharie Stewart, Anita Hans,
Other topics include:

How to Manage an Interfaith Family

Is Heaven Real?
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Rockin’ Out Worship
Tom Shaw, Sr.
Robert Scheurer
Carl Mathews
Gordon & Valerie
Kim Tessmann
Mike Fardella
Molly Malivuk
Helen LaVoy
father of
husband of
father of
father of
niece of
brother of
wife of
mother of
Jim Delmolino
Gordon Lamoree
Grace Corniuk
Jean Bailey
Bruce Jones
friend of
father of
mother of
mother of
brother of
NEXT PRIME TIME EVENT
Wednesday, May 13th -11:30 a.m.
Panini’s Bar & Grill 3973 Van Dyke Rd., Lutz
Panini’s is known for their famous overstuffed sandwich and pizza, but also
offer a variety of appetizers, salads,
wraps, etc.
It’s located where
SPLASH used to be, near Kohl’s.
This might be an outing our friends
from
the north end of town might enjoy. Please join us
for a fun-filled, friendly lunch. We welcome one and all. 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 Betty (891-1861 [email protected]) or Kathy (2650387 [email protected]).
IMPORTANT DATE CHANGE……
Marion Bennett, Stan Ewanowski, Ruth Rahman, Mildred Burkett,
Dodie Ders, Patients of Arden Courts, Brighton Gardens and
NuVista.
“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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Grace Girlfriends will be meeting next Sunday, May 3rd
here at Grace Lutheran from 1:30 -3:30 pm. Any
questions, please call Marcia Pihl at 813-388-6434.
**Please bring a picture of your mother!
Tom Shaw, Jr.
Helga Scheurer
Angie Payne
Maggie Gould
Perrones
Jerry Fardella
Rev Rick Malivuk
Theresa Thomas
& David LaVoy
Bob Erickson
Maggie Gould
Gina Corniuk
Brenda Gerding
Susan McCulloch
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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 Naval Air Station,
Whidbey Island, WA (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 1st Lt. Devlin Ann Abert are
Stationed in Hawaii.