The kids had a great time at this summer’s
Vacation Bible School
at Myrtle Lake Baptist Church. With the help of local businesses like
Wesley Chapel Nissan and McDonalds, the kids had plenty of fun and at
the end of the week, celebrated with their families.
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Everything New in concert
at First Baptist of New
Tampa
Everything New in concert
at First Baptist of New
Tampa
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April 2011
Floodgates
Community Church Easter Egg
Hunt and Nissan
Car give away
Pastor Kenton were going to raffle a late model Nissan car
off as part of a massive Easter egg hunt, bouncy house, face
painting, food, and fun that was held at the Wiregrass Ranch
High School Stadium but changed their mind and decided to
simply give the vehicle away at the Egg Stravaganza! “We
were freely given salvation through Jesus and we have a
desire to impact this community with the light and love of
Jesus Christ” said Pastor Kenton. … Wesley Chapel Nissan
General Sales Manager Robert Taylor (in front) presents the
keys to Ada Fountaine (in white) who won the raffle for the
car as part Floodgates Community Church massive Easter egg
hunt, bouncy house, face painting, food, and fun held at the
Wiregrass Ranch High School Stadium. Pastor Kenton thanked
Troy Stevensen, Internet Director, Glenn Gibson, General
Manager and Wesley Chapel Nissan owner Jay Rosario for their
generosity… . Wesley Chapel Nissan General Sales Manager
Robert Taylor, presents the keys to Ada Fountaine, who won
the raffle for the Nissan car as part Floodgates Community
Church massive Easter egg hunt, bouncy house, face painting,
food, and fun held at the Wiregrass Ranch High School
Stadium. Pastor Kenton
thanked
Glenn Gibson, General Manager,
Troy Stevensen, Internet Director and Wesley Chapel Nissan
owner Jay Rosario for their generosity. Photos of this event
by Anthony V. Masella Jr.
Devon Dougherty of Organizer of the Victorious Life Easter
Egg Hunt at the Shops at Wiregrass explains the rules to the
next group of kids ready for the big hunt. There was also a
coloring area sponsored by the Victorious Life Church,
skits, and story telling throughout the day. …The Shops at
Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel partnered with the Victorious
Life Church to host their Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt.
The community egg hunts were held every hour, on the hour,
starting at 11:00am. The hunts were arranged by age groups
starting from infants, toddler, as well as for older
children up to age 12. This year a total of 50,000 eggs were
given away - (up from 36K eggs last year). The eggs were
filled with candy.
…Madison Weaver
of Lake Myrtle elementary has her face painted by Lakisha
Street of the Bethany Discipleship Church as Sheila Plush of
Tampa Palms Elementary waits her turn at the Rio Block Party
and Easter Egg Hunt at Cobb Theatre.
…This game of skill is called corn hole toss and these Boy
Scouts from Pack 203, Kyle Martin of Quail Hollow Elementary
and Clay Amstone show Cheryl Taylor of KB Homes how it is
done at the Rio Block Party and Easter Egg Hunt at Cobb
Theatre. …Pack 20 buddies, Dylan Price and Eric
Colflesh of Veterans Elementary School love scouting and the
Rio Block Party and Easter Egg Hunt at Cobb Theatre.
…Looking very much like the star of the new hit, Rio The
Movie (currently playing at the Cobb Movie Theatre in Wesley
Chapel), is Snuggles, a Moluccan cockatoo from Florida
Exotic Bird Sanctuary and her newest fans from Chuck Ruche
Middle School at the Rio Block Party and Easter Egg Hunt at
Cobb Theatre. If you want more information about the Bird
Sanctuary call 813 545-5406. Photos of this event by Anthony
V. Masella Jr. can be found at www.OurtownFLA.com.
Wesley Chapel Nissan Donates Car
to Floodgates Community Church to be given away at Egg
Stravaganza Saturday
Troy Stevensen, Internet Director and
Glenn Gibson General Manager of Wesley Chapel Nissan is
donating a $6,000 pre-owned vehicle to Floodgates Community
Church to give away at its Easter egg hunt. In
addition to the egg hunt, children will enjoy a bouncy
house, face painting and other outdoor activities. The
raffle for the donated car will be drawn at noon. “There are
so many families in need with financial hardships who could
use a dependable car,” said Kenton Brake, pastor at
Floodgates Community Church. “We are so grateful that Wesley
Chapel Nissan is providing us with car to give.” There is no
cost to enter the car raffle. The winner will be presented the
keys at the 11 a.m. Easter service at Floodgates
Community Church, which recently moved to a new location at
1664 Bruce B. Downs Blvd. in the Shoppes of New
Tampa next to Beef O’Brady’s. “We were freely given
salvation through Jesus and we have a desire to impact this
community with the light and love of Jesus Christ” said
Pastor Kenton. The dealership is donating a quality
pre-owned Nissan to the church, said Glenn Gipson, general
manager of Wesley Chapel Nissan, as part of its community
outreach program. Church volunteers have stuffed more than
4,000 plastic Easter eggs with candy and toys in preparation
for one of the largest Easter egg hunts in the area. The
event is at the football stadium at Wiregrass Ranch High and
breaks the hunt into four age groups: 10 am. Walking toddlers.
10:30 am. 4 to 6
year olds11:00 am.7 to 11 year olds11:30 am.12
year olds to adults
Father
Ron Aubin, Pastor of Our Lady of the Rosary parish in Land
O'Lakes, Claire Thompson of Columbiettes and Dennis Thompson,
Event Coordinator for The Knights of Columbus, Council #8104,
hosted their annual spaghetti dinner at the Groves, Golf and
Country Club to raise money for the veterans who are residents
at the Baldomero Lopez State Veterans Home located in Land
O'Lakes. This year, thanks to the generous contributions of
gifts, the catering services provided by Vesh Catering, and of
course the generosity and support of those who attend the
dinner, the Knights of Columbus were able to raise over
$1,500.00 to help support the various special projects for the
veterans at the home.
Like many people new to an area, Carol Novak spent months
looking for the right church for her family, but faith was not
the only reason her quest was difficult.
Novak’s son Jonathan has severe cerebral palsy and needs a power
wheelchair to get around. She wanted to find a church that would
accept Jonathan and her search brought her to Van Dyke United
Methodist Church in Lutz...
Glenn Gibson, GM at Wesley Chapel Nissan
(from left),
handed over the keys to a used Nissan (bluebook $12,500) to
Rev. Stephen H. York, Associate Pastor for Evangelism and Seniors.
Also pictured is
Senior Pastor is Elbert W. Nasworthy, and Wesley Chapel Nissan
Internet Manager Troy Stevenson. The auto was needed for the
ministry work these pastors do every day. Also donated some
hats and shirts.
The Summer Experience
Event was held Friday, June 11 at the Zephyrhills
High School Practice Field. The program was produced by:
*S.L.e.d.g.e, an Association of Youth Ministers of local
churches in East Pasco. For more information regarding the event
or if you are having a questions regarding your pregnancy, call
Rose Medina at (813) 679-5420 or email at
rmedina@pccpc.net
to reach the Pregnancy Care Center in Pasco County
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Fasting for the Hungry at
Atonement Lutheran Church
This weekend, some local teens are getting a taste of what
it feels like to be hungry and homeless. Eight Pasco teens
will fast for 30 hours, ending at 5 p.m. today, to raise
money and awareness about world hunger through the national
"30 Hour Famine Project." As part of the effort, the teens
also spent Friday night sleeping outside Atonement Lutheran
Church in cardboard boxes.
Participants
received a free Beef O' Brady's kids-meal ticket and enjoyed
food, games, fun, and egg hunt.
13,000 plastic eggs filled with candy dropped from a
helicopter.
It is our way of saying Happy Easter to our community and
demonstrating our commitment to our neighbors that we
are hear for them. This is our 2nd Year. Last year, we
dropped 11,000 and hard over 800 people attend. This year was even bigger, thanks to the
community partnership of:
WESLEY CHAPEL - Beef o Brady's ( owner Michelle Bailey (813)
994-1511) and WC Sweetbay ( general manager; John
Orazco 813.994.5570
Catholic Churches from all over the the
Diocese of Saint Petersburg, Florida including Our Lady of the
Rosary Church of Land O'Lakes, participate in the Rite of Christian
Initiation for Adults who wish to convert to the Catholic Church.
Photos by Anthony Masella Jr
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Pasco artist blends missionary
work with painting to spread the Gospel
From tampabay.com
Stan Crookall has been a painter since he was
a child, but his mission of using his art to teach the Bible came
later in life.
"I wondered what I could do to make things more
interesting," Crookall said. "So I thought of my art: If I can adapt
this to the Bible, it will create more interest. And I've been doing
it ever since."
Crookall, 87, leads missionaries in South America
who travel with his Bible-based paintings and do outreach in the
schools, parks and other places where they can spread the Gospel to
large groups of children. He also brings his paintings to Pasco
County churches, prisons and parks.
"It's more than just viewing a painting, it's an
explanation of a painting that makes it what it's all about," he
said.
To view
the photos for this event
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Land
O' Lakes Christian School Dedication
First
Baptist Church of Land O Lakes held a Dedication for their new building
that contains a gymnasium on August 16. Hundred of congregation members
and guests participated in the service and following the service were
treated to a wonderful BBQ dinner put on by Mike McBride's South Florida
Catering. The building will be used primarily as a Gymnasium, but also
as a Fellowship Hall, and temporary Church Sanctuary. Ervin Bishop
Construction Company built the state-of-the-art $1.2 million
facility. The Family Life Center is just one of many buildings of the
ministry of First Baptist Church of Land O Lakes.....
The
Steering Committee for the Family Life Center was made of (from left):
David Nichols (Church Administrator), Rick Avriett (Assistant Pastor),
Joey Quilty (Youth Pastor), Jason Sango (Steering Committee Chairman),
Bruce Galster (Chairman of Deacons), Sonny Bishop (Builder), David Cox
(Church Treasurer), Rick De la Rosa (School Board Chairman), and David
Peterson (Sr. Pastor). .....The Youth Music Ensemble sang at the
dedication. Pictured are (from left): Spencer Shelburne, Evan
Templeton, Allison Avriett, Crystal Madlom, and Janelle Sango.
Victory
Apostolic Church of Lutz gave away 500 free
backpacks filled with school supplies to help
children in the area return to school on Aug. 8. The
backpacks were distributed on a first-come,
first-served basis in the church parking lot,
located at 102 Lake Hobbs Road between Lutz Lake
Fern and County Line Road on US 41.
Victory Apostolic Church is affiliated with the
United Pentecostal Church, International and is dedicated to ministering
to people of all ages. Pastor Thomas Drummond presented his vision of
this give away to his congregation at the beginning of the year, and
donations began coming in soon after. Each month has been dedicated to
bringing in specific items such as paper, colored pencils, crayons,
folders and glue sticks. The members of the congregation have also had a
competition among themselves to see who could bring the most items
within a given week, with the winners receiving various gift cards. For
more information call Pastor Drummond at (813) 949-9001 or email
TDrum2211@aol.com.
August
8,
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Oasis - A
Pregnancy Care Center held a fundraiser-benefit entitled "Food, Fun and
Fathers" at Carrabba's Italian Grill on Saturday. The Land O Lakes Carrabba's is located on SR 54 near the Suncoast Parkway.
Special guest
speaker was Steve Deal of Real Deal Ministries International and co-author
of "Daddy If you Only Knew". Men heard a word
for men and got reconnected with their children and/or your fathers (earthly and
heavenly). For more information please contact Barbara
Quinnell at (813) 949-5516 x9100 or
BQuinnell@MyrtleLake.org.
at 727-862-1845 if you have questions. PetePeter Castellani – Director Oasis - a Pregnancy Care
Center c/o Myrtle Lake Baptist Church 2017 Riegler Road Land O'Lakes, Fl
34639 813-235-6488 or 813-493-1864 http://oasispregnancycenter.org
June 27,
2009-03
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The Dwelling Place Breaks Ground
“Let them make Me a sanctuary that I may dwell among them.” The verse
comes from Exodus 25, when God gave Moses instructions on Mount Sinai
about how to worship Him, along with the 10 commandments.
On County Line Road between Dale Mabry Highway and U.S. 41 in north
Lutz, a young church has turned that verse into a blueprint, literally
and figuratively. Pastored by Rev. Edwin Frost, The Dwelling Place is
getting ready to move into the first phase of its building project,
beginning with its groundbreaking service that took place Sunday June
14. This is a big day for our church,” said Pastor Ed, as he prefers to
be called, during the Sunday morning service. “This is not just a
ceremonial thing, but a breakthrough” Frost may have been
referring to the fact that this is not the first time a church has
attempted to build on this very property.
In 1976, Trinity Assembly, the first church to reside here, began a
similar building project. Its first phase was the church building where
The Dwelling Place now holds its services. But when the church split
over a disagreement in doctrine, the building program was abandoned.
Since that time, a slew of pastors and churches who have taken over the
property have had similar aspirations, though none came to fruition. How
can The Dwelling Place avoid a similar fate? Pastor Ed proposes the
answer lies in looking to the past. “We can look at history and say, ‘We
cannot take a step without [God].’” “This property is anointed by God.
The enemy knows it, and wants to divide us. We’ve got to stick together.
This isn’t about building a building; it’s about building a church.” The
Dwelling Place holds services Sunday mornings at 10:30 am and Wednesdays
at 7:00 pm.
June
14,
2009
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Stacy visits LifeSource Family Chiropractic before leaving for
South Africa to help kids orphaned by AIDS
Stacy Kolbe of Wesley Chapel, who recently received her Graduate Degree
from USF, stopped in at LifeSource Family Chiropractic for a back
adjustment from Dr. Erica Berns before leaving on the 26-hour trip to
South African on May 18th and will be serving with MCDC
setting up training programs for children orphaned by AIDS, for about
two months.
MCDC was set up by Melanie Streicher, a South African businesswoman
spurred by personal tragedy to reach out to the vulnerable orphans in
her country. It operates in Mpumulanga, a poor rural province in South
Africa with over 50% unemployment and some 45% of people living with
HIV, leading to large numbers of orphans. MCDC
has set up five 'orphan drop in centres'. Each caters to about 80
children, as well as training and supporting local caregivers. In 2007,
MCDC was given a derelict barn, and in 2008, it has been renovated and
equipped as a training centre using HOPEHIV funds. Entrepreneurship and
vocational training courses for the older orphans and vulnerable youth
are starting in 2009.
May
11,
2009-02
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Oasis – a Pregnancy Care Center
Director Meets With Area Pastors & Leaders
What's all the “buzz' about in Land
O Lakes? Yes, it's Spring and flowers are blooming, birds are
singing and bees are buzzing. People are also buzzing about
Oasis - a Pregnancy Care Center.
Peter Castellani, Director of Oasis – a
Pregnancy Care Center,
held an informational meeting with Pastors and church leaders
from the Land O Lakes area at Myrtle Lake Baptist Church
Thursday morning, April 16.The thought of Oasis came to
Castellani from a vision from God back on January 31, 2009. “God
awoke me at 3:30 AM saying He wanted me to establish a pregnancy
care center in the Land O Lakes area.” said Castellani, “I wrote
everything down that He said and I promised Him I would not let
Him down.” Castellani solicited the help of Myrtle Lake Baptist
Church which touts the motto of being 'The Church That Cares!'.
When Elbert Nasworthy, the church Pastor, heard what Castellani
had to say he, unequivocally, backed the idea promising that the
church would come along side Oasis and help make it happen.
With Myrtle Lake Baptist Church
established as the foundation for the formation of Oasis – a
Pregnancy Care Center the next thing was to let other churches
in the area know about Oasis and ask their help in making this
important service for the community a reality. Willow Bend
Community Church and Pastor Geoff Gordon came aboard with their
support as well as “The Mustard Seed” Pregnancy Center which
will be part of Oasis once the center opens. Castellani has also
met with the Pasco Baptist Association.
All Pastors of churches in the Land O
Lakes area where sent invitations to the informational meeting
with the following churches having representation: Candlewood
Community, Harvester United Methodist Church, Holy Trinity
Lutheran, University Church of the Lakes, and Victorious Life
and Christian Social Services. Castellani said he would set up
meetings, on an individual basis, with Pastors who were unable
to attend .
Castellani gave a little background about
himself. He informed he was in Finance and Accounting at IBM for
over 30 years when he recently lost his job.. He is no stranger
to the operations of a pregnancy care center. He had worked in
various capacities for over 10 years. He was a board member at A
Woman's Place Ministries for several years and currently serves
as President of the Pregnancy Care Center. of Zephyrhills.
Castellani explained that Oasis will be a
non-denominational, Christian, faith-based, non-profit ministry
offering encouragement and support to all women and families
experiencing an unplanned pregnancy regardless of faith and
background. It will offer pregnancy tests, counseling,
referrals, care information, parenting classes, training on
relationship building, and bible study/support groups,.
Additionally it will provide maternity clothing, newborn
clothing, baby food baby furniture and other baby items. All
services will be free.
“We need your prayer for Oasis and the
sanctity of human life.” he extolled the group. “We need your
support and the support of the community. We need a liaison from
each church, volunteers and financial support. We are looking
for a facility to be donated for the first year so we can get
started.. Finally, I would appreciate the opportunity to share
the vision at your churches.”
A very interactive question and answer
session followed showing the excitement and interest in starting
Oasis. The session was concluded with a blessing and lunch. If
you want to become part of the “buzz”, support or get more
information about Oasis -a Pregnancy Care Center, please e-mail
Castellani at
peter@oasispregnancycenter.org or
visit the website at
http://oasispregnancycenter.org.
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The North Pointe
Church hosted Operation Egg Drop - from
a helicopter!
The North Pointe Church at 2427 Old Cypress Creek Rd, Land O’ Lakes,
held Operation Egg Drop on April 11. The North Pointe Church
will drop 12,000 plastic Easter eggs (filled with candy and toys)
from a helicopter on Saturday April 11. The Eggs Drop promptly at 11
a.m. Gates open at 10. Ages 2 years up to 11 years old. COST:
$1.00 per person entrance fee
More details:
www.thenpc.org/eggdrop
(813) 545-9420.
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Easter Egg Bonanza at the Shops at Wiregrass by Victorious Life Church
This
popular event was initiated last year at Wesley Chapel
Regional Park and was an instant hit! This was a family
affair and included events for Wesley Chapel children.
Kicking off at 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM The events included: Three Easter Egg Hunts for: Children 1-4, 5-7, 8-10, and
Cake Walk, Jelly Bean Counting Contest, Coloring Contest,
Face Painting, and Bouncy Houses! WITH Prizes
for all the contests.
PLUS FROM 11:00 AM-1:PM FREE HOT DOGS AND COLA.
THE EASTER BUNNY LED THE PARADE, families enjoyed this event
and was presented as a gift to the
Community from the Wesley Chapel Rotary and Victorious Life
Church.
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Pasco County Parks
and Recreation And
The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce
17th ANNUAL JELLYBEAN JAMBOREE
The 17th ANNUAL JELLYBEAN JAMBOREE
was held at the
Land O’ Lakes
Community Center, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd, in Land O’ Lakes.
Activities included
Coloring Contest,
Jellybean Jar Guess, Games, Free Hot Dogs, Drinks & Cupcakes, Train
Rides, Easter Egg Hunt, Easter Bunny and Clown, Bounce House. The
event was free and open to the public.
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Kids brought out their baskets and
had some
fun! Sport + Field's Easter Egg Quest featured 15+ kid friendly
activities and gave kids many opportunities to fill those Easter Baskets
with exciting SURPRISE FILLED
eggs. Bounce
House. Hula Hoop Contest, Coloring Contest. Activities included Basketball Hot
Shots,
Helium Balloons, Water Balloon Toss, Sparq Bunny Hop and Agility Ladder, And Much More!!
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The Music Ministry of First United Methodist Church in Land O’Lakes
cordially invites you to Christmas Celebration 2008, Friday and Saturday
nights, Dec. 12 and 13 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 14 at 6 p.m. Come be
a part of this Christmas spectacular of music and praise featuring the
Sanctuary Choir, Worship Arts ministry, Kids Choirs, and soloists. The
program is filled with wonderful music and surprises, and promises to be
a joyous holiday event for the whole family. You won’t want to miss
Christmas Celebration 2008 in Land O’ Lakes! First United Methodist
Church is located at 6209 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., five miles north of SR 54
on US 41. Christmas Celebration is a free, non-ticketed event. For more
information call 996-3533. Nursery provided for ages infants to age 2.
Pastor John
and wife Sue Chesser speak to a large crowd estimated at close to a
thousand, at the annual Hallelujah Harvest at Calvary Assembly of
God in Dade City October 31. Games, food, activities prizes and a
lot of family and fellowship fun made this event a great success and
an alternative to door to door trick or treating.
Looking like one of the Jonas Brothers, Adrian Guerra 11 poses with
Hannah Montana look-a-like Ayanna Marbra 8, both of San Antonio
Elementary, at the annual Hallelujah Harvest at Calvary Assembly of God
in Dade City October 31.
All
kind of characters showed up for the Heritage Christian Center’s Boo
Bash 08 in Land O'Lakes October 31. A large flow of kids dressed as good
fairies, Batman, princesses, bunnies and many other characters played
games, activities, prizes and a lot of family and fellowship fun made
this event a great success and an alternative to door to door trick or
treating.
Craig Turner of Land O’Lakes and his mother Sharon Turner celebrate the
life and what would have been, the thirty-first birthday of their
beloved brother and son, Sergeant Scott Turner, with his twin three year
old nieces Faith and Jocelyn Turner and nephew Calvin Turner, 4. Turner,
a Land O’Lakes native who served in Iraq, died, following his return to
the States, in a training exercise about a year ago.
A thirty-one balloon salute, in honor of what would have been Sergeant
Scott Turner’s thirty-first birthday, was performed by his twin three
year old nieces Faith and Jocelyn Turner and nephew Calvin, 4 and their
classmates at the Early Childhood Center Preschool at Our Lady of the
Rosary Church in Land O’Lakes October 22.
Rebecca Urbonas 7, of Lake Myrtle with Clifford, wait
for the Blessing of the Animals at Our Lady of the
Rosary October 4.
Anne
Sawl, a student at Imagine Schools waits to receive the Blessing from
Deacon Jose of Our Lady of the Rosary for her pet Beta fish “Charlie”
October 4. Bekah Murphree has her handful with
Winston and Reagan (many folks idea of a dream ticket) at the Blessing
of the Animals at Our Lady of the Rosary October 4. Winston is Bekah’s
Yorkie Poodle and Reagan is her 7 month old daughter. Christine Marino,
who just moved to the area from Minnesota, to live closer to her
parents, brought Sven, her 15 year old Burmese Cat, at the Blessing of
the Animals at Our Lady of the Rosary October 4.
Waiting for the Blessing of the Animals at Our Lady of the Rosary
October 4 are Jean McGowan, Emma McGowan 6, of Most Holy Redeemer and
her mix, Sonny; Rebecca Urbonas 7, of Lake Myrtle with Clifford and
Danny Urbonas 4 of Kidstuff. Rebecca Urbonas 7, of Lake Myrtle with
Clifford, wait for the Blessing of the Animals at Our Lady of the Rosary
October 4. “Being new to the area and never having participated in a
"blessing of the animals" ceremony helped make it a awesome, moving, and
emotional experience, that I would recommend to any animal lover! ‘said
event coordinator Christine Dorff.
Hundreds
put on their tennis shoes and hit the sidewalk for a worthy cause, to
reduce poverty in our community. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Our
Lady of the Rosary Conference’s First Friends of the Poor Walk was held
September 20, on the grounds of the church, located at Collier Parkway
in Land O’Lakes. The Walk was held to celebrate the Society’s 175 years
of service to the poor, and to encourage kindhearted people to become
Friends of the Poor. Moneys raised on behalf of registered walkers will
benefit those most in need in the community. The Walk, in conjunction
with Cruisin’ for Christ Car Show was a fun-filled way that the Church
and our community can come together in support of the less fortunate.
The need is year round and for more information about how you can help
call Pat at 949-6094 or 545-0409.
Calvary
Assembly of God volunteer Cassi Hill (blond on left) Pastor Steven
Stewart (center), volunteer Matt Chesser, spend a little time with their
guests Jackie Hamilton, Stephen Billingsly, Precious Morrell, Jeremiah
Morrell, Sammy Billingsly, Shamia Billingsly, Khara Morrell and Aaron
McCray as they enjoy the good food and great book bags July 29.
Volunteer Nettie Merchant from Shear Elegance in Dade City gives Yanette
Moreno 8, a really cool hair style for the coming school year.
Volunteer Cathy Miller from Platinum Style in Zephyrhills puts the
finishing touches on R.B. Cox Elementary student Julian Luna’s hair cut
at Calvary Assembly of God’s Book Bag Give-Away July 29..
13544 US
Hwy 98 By-Pass Dade City,beginning August 26, 2008. Now taking
applications from June 1, 2008 to August 1, 2008 For inquiries call
352-567-2038 or go to
www.dccalvary.org
Holding some of the winning race cars at the 4th Annual Myrtle Lake
Baptist Church Pine Car Rally are Evan Johnson, Sheri Johnson, Alan
Johnson, Greg Mark of Wesley Chapel, Quinn Ausburn 10 of Wesley Chapel,
Pat Johnston of Land O’Lakes, Race Director John Berti of Land O’Lakes
and Sydney Laymon 5 of Wesley Chapel. “Bottom line is bring whatever you
have and be a part of the fun” said Berti. …Myrtle Lake Baptist Church
fellowship hall was converted into a speedway where race cars made from
blocks of wood and four plastic wheels, are set in place and when Race
Director John Berti of Land O’Lakes gives the word, the go zooming down
the track at incredible speeds. There were four divisions of racing this
year. In addition to the traditional Kids Stock Division for first to
fifth graders and the Teen-Adult Stock Division, there was also an
Outlaw Modified class run.
Fourth Annual Myrtle Lake Baptist Church Pine Car Rally a big
success once again
By John Berti, Race Director Myrtle Lake Baptist Church Pine Car
Rally
Land O Lakes, FL -July 12, 2008- A total of 30 entrants, made up of
youngsters from grades 1-5, teenagers, and adults, participated in
the Fourth Annual Myrtle Lake Baptist Church Pine Car Rally on
Saturday, July 12th in the Fellowship Hall of the church
located at 2017 Riegler Rd. in Land O Lakes. Pine Car Rally
cars are made from kits consisting of a simple block of pinewood
four plastic tires and four nail-like axles. They are cut and
crafted to the design desires of the individual builder. For the
younger set it provides the ideal opportunity for adults and
children to work and bond together on a common project.
There were four
divisions of competition as part of this year's Pine Car Rally:
Kid's Stock (1st-5th graders), Royal Racers (1st-5th
graders using Royal Ambassador rules), Teen-Adult Stock and Outlaw
Modifieds (using Woodcar Independent Racing League rules). The Royal
Racers and Outlaw Modified classes made their debut this year. The
new Outlaw Modified class was a big hit with the fans as they saw
blistering speeds turned in by these cars which run on wafer thin
wheels. Dakota Stephens, former Florida Sprint Car Association
champion and current Tampa Bay Area Racing Association Winged Sprint
Car Series (TBARA) sprint car racing star served as Grand Marshal.
He had his famed #79 sprint car on display allowing children to sit
behind the wheel for photos and autographed his own picture cards.
Results...
4th
Annual Myrtle Lake Pine Car Rally...Myrtle Lake Baptist
Church...Land O Lakes, FL...Royal Racers...Heat
winner: Austin Simmons...Feature finish: 1.) Austin Simmons, 2.)
Phillip Jondreau...Best feature lane time: 2.6209 seconds. Kid's Stock...Heat winners: Evan Johnston, Austin
Simmons, and Sydney Laymon...Feature finish (Top 3): 1.) Evan
Johnston, 2.) Quinn Ausburn, 3.) Sydney Laymon...Best feature lane
time: 2.6141 secondsTeen-Adult Stock...Heat winners: Carol
Berti, Tiffani Bowman, Pat Johnston Semi final winners: Jerry
Johnston and John Berti...Feature finish (Top 3): 1.) Pat Johnston,
2.) Jerry Johnston, 3.) John Berti...Best feature lane time: 2.6047
seconds. Outlaw Modified Heat winners:
Alan Johnston and Jerry Johnston. Feature finish (Top 3): 1.)
Alan Johnston, 2.) Jerry Johnston, 3.) John Berti Best feature
lane time: 2.4908 seconds
Please watch for media announcements for the Fifth Annual Myrtle
Lake Baptist Church Pine Car Rally to be run at a date to be
announced in July, 2009. Remember anyone can compete in the Pine Car
Rally as it is open to anyone in the community who desires to race
including Cub Scout Pinewood Derby, AWANA Grand Prix and Royal Racer
competitors. If you'd like to get a real early start on making your
car for 2009, kits are always available at Myrtle Lake Baptist
Church for $5 which includes your kit, as well as a hot dog, chips,
beverage and dessert on race day. Register M-F at the church office
between the hours of 8 AM - 12 PM and 1 PM – 3 PM.
Participating
in the Fantastic Fashion Show at Atonement Lutheran Church are Caitlyn
Ungerer of Zephyrhills High School (ZHS), Hannah Ungerer of Stewart
Middle School, Shelley Burt of Weekenders, Brenda Henz, Mary Jane
Foster, Pastor Scott Lindner, Monika Dunn of ZHS, Cassandra Lenz of ZHS,
Nell Taze of Weekenders and Wendy Upchurch of Weekenders.
A Fantastic Fashion Show was held May 10 at Atonement Lutheran Church.
The fashions were provided by Weekenders consultants Nell Taze, Wendy
Upchurch and Shelly Burt. Vendors were on hand with products to
complement the fashions they were; Mary Kay by Lindsey Harper, Broad
Meadow Design Jewelry by Brad Stevens, ProCuero USA purses by Susan
Carroccetto and Premier Designs jewlery by Tara Zimmerman and Blessings
Unlimited by Lauie Chiaramonte. The Models were Mary Jane Foster, Monika
Dunn, and members of Atonement's VIP 2008 Mission trip; Brenda and
Cassandra Lenz, Caitlyn and Hannah Ungerer. The event was to help raise
funds that will be needed for the group's first ever mission trip. The
Mission group which consist of 12 youth and 9 adults, nicknamed VIP
2008, will be traveling to St Thomas Virgin Islands in June to complete
renovations to some classrooms at a Lutheran Church. Funding
supplemented by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.
John Jay Anglada of Finest Events provided a free inspirational concert,
“Step Up, Step Out 2008”, to reach out to the youth in the Wesley Chapel
Community and surrounding areas. In attendance was several inspirational
artists and speakers from different states mainly from the Tampa area
who ministered powerful messages through song and speech. The Event was
very successful thanks to the great talent, family and friends.
Performing on stage for the large, fired up crowd at “Step Up, Step Out
2008” were Adam Flores (A-FLO) of Wesley Chapel, Ray Clark (Ray-Ray) of
Land O’Lakes, Kelly Flores (Kellykelz) of Wesley Chapel, Josie Thomas
(Beyond Skillz) of Temple Terrace, Jared Thomas (Beyond Skillz) of
Temple Terrace and
Brandon Greene (Legacy) of Wesley Chapel.
The Josaphat Sisters (as they are known at their Church, Victorious
Life) and their family, Lexus, Elijah, Xavier, Joshua, Tyree, Sania,
Tonee, Makayla, Lytonia and Nancy, all moved up to Wesley Chapel from
Miami last year and are having a great time at “Step Up, Step Out 2008”
May 3.
Dancing and signing along with the performers is just part of having fun
at the second annual “Step Up, Step Out 2008” are Nadalys Colon with Dad
Carlos Colon, Joyce Soto, Crisney Canchingre of Centennial Middle
School,
Ashley Riderz Wiregrass High School, Amarily Canchingre of Zephyrhills
High School and Mike Olsen.
Willow Bend Community Church, off Henley Road, just west of SR. 54 and
SR 41 in Land O’Lakes held a carwash at the 7/11 gas station at (SR
54/41) to raise funds to send the kids to summer camp. Helping out in
the heat of the noonday Sun are Cat Wood, Jordan Noa, Jenna Creekmore,
Caleb McCann, Katie Kern, Daniel Block and Buddy Wood on April 26.
Nicky
Lenz (on left), of Wesley Chapel, made picnic tables for his project to
become an Eagle Scout. He delivered them to Atonement Church of Wesley
Chapel where students at Little Pioneers Christian Day Care located on
the church campus can use them. Students pictured are (from left): Amya
Willmore, Noah Boyd, Logan Fonteya, and James Porter. …Atonement Church
of Wesley Chapel held a fundraiser car wash and spaghetti supper on
April 25 to raise funds for an upcoming trip. Pastor Scott Linder (on
right) had lots of youth helpers volunteering with the car wash.
Atonement Church of Wesley Chapel is located at 29617 State Rd 54,
Wesley Chapel; they can be reached at 813-973-2211 or www.be-at-1.org.
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5262… Pasco
High Baseball coach Ricky Giles organized the 1st annual
Spiritual Biblical Sports Service at the Macedonia Missionary Baptist
Church in Zephyrhills and brought his team, other students and their
families to provide leadership and a call to action to save kids from a
lost future by stressing service to God, Family, Country and Community.
Administrators from Zephyrhills and Pasco High School were in attendance
as well as representatives of Sheriff office and county
government.5284…Pasco High senior Jacob Schrader speaks to the assembled
group of young people at the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in
Zephyrhills about the importance of God in his life, a strong family, a
solid education and the firm leadership from his baseball coach Ricky
Giles, as the church Pastor, Reverend Eddie Nunn looks on April 20.
5296… Pasco High senior ReShawn Smith was the Keynote Speaker at the 1st
annual Spiritual Biblical Sports Service and spoke to the crowd with
incredible inspiration about not relying on excuses for failure or
blaming external forces in your life for not reaching your goals. “With
the Lord and your hard work, have confidence you can reach your goals
and no one can stand in your way” said Smith as Reverend Adrian Gay and
Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church Pastor, Reverend Eddie Nunn look on.
This exciting
event will reach out to the youth in the Tampa Bay and surrounding
areas. It will feature several prominent artists and speakers who will
minister powerful messages through song and speech. HolyZone is a Music
Ministries geared to reaching teens and young adults, in the Tampa Bay
area.
Due to the
violence, drugs and the many tragedies involving our youth, we have been
inspired to promote positive messages for our young people who are our
future.
Many adults see today’s youth as rebellious,
violent, disrespectful and even downright frightful. However, be honest
and ask yourself when was the last time you stopped and tried to
actually find out what might be wrong with a particular youth you know
that demonstrates some of the above mentioned characteristics? If your
answer was; not too many times or even never, it is okay. Many adults
today give the same answer. We as a society have an opportunity to make
a small change, a dent if you will in this concept. HolyZone
Music Ministries
is proud to announce it is hosting the Second annual“Step
Up, Step Out 2008” concert scheduled for May 3, 2008 6PM at
Victorious Life Church 6224 Old Pasco Rd, Wesley Chapel, Florida.
The concert will host a variety of Hip Hop, R&B
and alternative Rock musicians that spread “Positive” and “Clean”
messages to the youth and young adults of today! The songs touch on true
- life events and issues, but offer positive outlooks and endings
to such situations. Last year HolyZone
Music Ministries
teamed up with Above and Beyond Ministries to host the first annual
“Step up, Step out”concertwhich turned out to be a two
day event. Hundreds of youths attended, and enjoyed the positive
messages by such artists as: Corey Red, Sicily, Legacy, T.R.U.E., Craig
Nice, Lil Prophet and FoCuSeD just to name a few. This year’s event
promises to be even bigger and better! In
order to make this event successful, we need your help! Some of
the sponsors
that were instrumental in the success of last year’s event where;
Pepsi, Wesley Chapel Toyota, World Fighting Championship Mix Martial
Arts, Hungry Howies, Camp Joy, Bridgeway Church, and Victorious Life
Church. This year we are even looking for more sponsors so we may
provide handouts (literature), souvenir caps and t-shirts to all those
who attend the concert.
We expect to
fill each and every seat with adults, young adults and youths alike!
Many high school students will be graduating a few weeks after our
event, what a great way to prepare them for the World ahead!
I personally
would like to thank you in advance for your cooperation and hopeful
participation, and I pray that you will be an integral part of our plans
with hope for our young people in the community.
In His
Service,
John Anglada 813-298-3232
FinestEvents@aol.com
Photos of this and other events by Nina
Bartleson.
Twenty-three month old
Andrew of Wesley Chapel is all smiles sitting among the 1000+
eggs at the First Baptist Church of New Tampa’s Easter Eggstravaganza.
Members of the community enjoyed crafts, balloon sculptures, and live
bunnies. Just prior to the egg hunt children narrated and acted out the
Easter story. … Wesley Chapel- Saturday, March 22, 2008. On your
mark…get set…GO! First Baptist Church of New Tampa held an Easter
Eggstravaganza where members of the community-enjoyed crafts, balloon
sculptures, live bunnies, and a 1000+-egg hunt. Just prior to the egg
hunt children narrated and acted out the Easter story. … Wesley Chapel-
Saturday, March 22, 2008. On your mark…get set…GO! First Baptist Church
of New Tampa held an Easter Eggstravaganza where members of the
community-enjoyed crafts, balloon sculptures, live bunnies, and a
1000+egg hunt. Just prior to the egg hunt children narrated and acted
out the Easter story.
Photos of this and other events by Sheila Tramontana
Three year old Camryn of Land O Lakes fills
her basket as rain steadily drizzles Saturday morning. Despite the off
and on rain, children of all ages played games, and scrambled for
hundreds of Easter eggs at the United Methodist Church on Lutz Lake Fern
Rd in Lutz. Pastor Rick Cabot held his annual Sonrise Service at 7am on
Easter Sunday at the lake behind the church. Three year old Camryn Bliss
of Land O’Lakes fills her basket as rain steadily drizzles Saturday
morning. Despite the off and on rain, children of all ages played games,
and scrambled for hundreds of Easter eggs at the United Methodist Church
on Lutz Lake Fern Rd in Lutz. Pastor Rick Cabot held his annual Sonrise
Service at 7am on Easter Sunday at the lake behind the church.
Photos of this and other events by Faith
Jordan-Masella
Lynette Hefley, of Lutz, (from left), Natalie Gomillion, and Juliana
Gomillion, of Pine View Middle School, threw out lots of eggs for the
children to pick up at the Egg Hunt at the First United Methodist Church
in Lutz on March 22. Desmond Sheppard, of Lutz, brought his daughters Kamille (front left)
and Katrina, and friend Sheyna Matthews to the Egg Hunt held at
the beautiful new First United Methodist Church on March 22. … Isabel
Strommer (on left) and friend Gwen Vickery, both of Lutz, enjoyed treats
and hunting for the eggs at the First United Methodist Church Egg Hunt
in Lutz on March 22. … Jacob of Lutz, prepared for the rain and
picked up lots of eggs during the Egg Hunt at the First United Methodist
Church in Lutz on March 22.… Jenna , of Lutz, crosses her fingers
in hopes of getting lots of eggs during Egg Hunt at the First United
Methodist Church in Lutz on March 22.…
Waiting
to fill up her bucket with Easter eggs is Sydney Baldus 6, with her
parents, Gary and Shawn Baldus, holding little sister Brooke 3, at the
Oasis World Outreach Churchs’ annual Easter Eggstravaganza March 22 in
Zephyrhills. …The children of Oasis World Outreach Church in
Zephyrhills, (not in exact order) Kaitlin Perkins 8, Dale Bower 6,
Christina Singletary, Giovanna Velez 7, Tamira Laezza 7, Delania
Whitfield 6, Drew William 9 and Asia Downig watched in amazement as a
helicopter dropped thousands of Easter Eggs Saturday, March 22, for
their annual Easter Eggstravaganza. …Oasis World Outreach Church
in Zephyrhills dropped thousands of Easter Eggs from a helicopter on
Saturday, March 22, 2008 for their annual Easter Eggstravaganza. This
was certainly a uniquely windy and loud experience for all. …The
schedule of events at the Oasis World Outreach Church in Zephyrhills
included Easter Egg Hunts for children ages 2 – 12, inflatable games, a
concession stand, a softball game, and a prize ceremony for those
children who find the special Easter Eggs. The church is located at
35636 State Road 54 West in Zephyrhills. For further information, you
may contact Dawn Haas at (813) 788-1000 ext. 228 or by e-mail at
dawn@oasisworldoutreach.org
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The Rotary Club of Wesley Chapel and Victorious Life Church presented
the first annual Bunny Bonanza at Wesley Chapel District Park on Boyette
Road.
There off, in
search of the golden egg in the Easter Egg Hunt, for children ages one
to 10, mixed in with some 20,000 eggs hidden by volunteers from
Victorious Life Church and The Rotary Club of Wesley Chapel on March 22
at Wesley Chapel District Park on Boyette Road.…Miss Pasco County Fair
Lisa Noury with the Easter Bunny and Miss Wesley Chapel Nicole Salce
hold the winner in the Easter egg hunt Kainoa Freitas 3 of Wesley
Chapel, who went home with a new tricycle. The children were divided
into three groups with a golden egg for the winner of each group at the
Bunny Bonanza sponsored by Victorious Life Church and the Rotary Club of
Wesley Chapel on March 22 at Wesley Chapel District Park on Boyette
Road. …Anna Beier 2, her Mom Ilona and brother Alex Beier 4 of Wesley
Chapel, all participated in a Children’s Parade where kids were invited
to decorate their bikes or wagons, dress in costume and march in the
parade at the Bunny Bonanza sponsored by Victorious Life Church and the
Rotary Club of Wesley Chapel on March 22 at Wesley Chapel District Park
on Boyette Road. …Having fun following the Children’s Parade at the
Bunny Bonanza sponsored by Victorious Life Church and the Rotary Club of
Wesley Chapel are the Woodruff family, Craig, Gisela, Bethany, Caleb,
Gabriell, Navarrete, Ileana and Bethany; the Reed family, Wendy, Tim,
Gabrielle and Chelsea; and the Bareswilt family, Cindy, Chris, Chase,
Chloe and Corbin on March 22 at Wesley Chapel District Park on Boyette
Road. … Cornelia with Annette Daux 17 months, Amy with Kendall Thompson
3 and Melati with Claire Minter 3, all of Wesley Chapel, are pleased
with their full baskets of Easter eggs at the Bunny Bonanza sponsored by
Victorious Life Church and the Rotary Club of Wesley Chapel. There was
children’s crafts, games, face painting, coloring contest, spoon egg
race, cakewalk, free hot dogs, chips and drinks and of course, a special
treat, a visit from the Easter Bunny on March 22 at Wesley Chapel
District Park on Boyette Road.
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Alyssa , of Kids R
Kids, Land O’ Lakes, admires the real bunny (17 pound Amelia Earhart)
that Missy Ott, of Port Richey brought to the Bunny Hop Central on March
22 at the Land O’ Lakes Library. Ott is with Bunny Hop Central, an
organization that rescues rabbits from abuse, abandonment, or from being
euthanized. She told the audience different facts about having bunnies
for a pet and that you shouldn’t feed them carrots as it can give them
bellyaches. For more information, or to order cages, go to
www.bunnyhopcentral.com.
… Gabriella Buendia (on right), of Meadow Pointe,
gets some assistance from her mom Aleidys Buendia petting the bunny (17
pound Amelia Earhart) that Missy Ott, of Port Richey brought from Bunny
Hop Central on March 22 at the Land O’ Lakes Library as Land O’ Lakes’
Ani Hartman looks on. Bunny Hop Central is an organization that rescues
rabbits from abuse, abandonment, or from being euthanized. Ott told the
audience different facts about having bunnies for a pet and that you
shouldn’t feed them carrots as it can give them bellyaches. For more
information, or to order cages, go to www.bunnyhopcentral.com.
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Grand Hampton, joke with Buzz the Bumblebee when It's All About Kids
kicked off their season at Grand Hampton in Wesley Chapel on March 22.
The event “Spring into Books,” was open to the public and was part of
the Buzz into Books Literacy Campaign that was founded in 2002 by Wanda DeLaRosa. Many of the Grand Hampton residents attended along with the
Easter Bunny. It's All About Kids is a non-profit 501 ( c ) 3 advocacy
organization that provides mentoring enrichment programs and promotes
Literacy Campaigns to academically at-risk, inner city, and
under-privileged children in our community. IIAK provides
character-building classes by way of special Manners and Etiquette
courses. For more information go to www.itsallaboutkids.org, or call
813-269-4402. For more information on the Grand Hampton, go to
www.grandhampton.com. …Grand Hampton residents
of New Tampa, had a great time with Buzz the
Bumblebee at Grand Hampton in Wesley Chapel on March 22 when It's All
About Kids kicked off their season. The event “Spring into Books,” was
open to the public and was part of the Buzz into Books Literacy Campaign
that was founded in 2002 by Wanda DeLaRosa. It's All About Kids is a
non-profit 501 ( c ) 3 advocacy organization that provides mentoring
enrichment programs and promotes Literacy Campaigns to academically
at-risk, inner city, and under-privileged children in our community.
IIAK provides character-building classes by way of special Manners and
Etiquette courses. For more information go to www.itsallaboutkids.org,
or call 813-269-4402. For more information on the Grand Hampton, go to
www.grandhampton.com. … Many of the Grand
Hampton residents attended along with Buzz the Bumblebee. It's All
About Kids is a non-profit 501 ( c ) 3 advocacy organization that
provides mentoring enrichment programs and promotes Literacy Campaigns
to academically at-risk, inner city, and under-privileged children in
our community. IIAK provides character-building classes by way of
special Manners and Etiquette courses. For more information go to
www.itsallaboutkids.org, or call 813-269-4402. For more information on
the Grand Hampton, go to www.grandhampton.com.
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The Easter Bunny showed up at the Big Apple Bagels
in Lutz on March 22. Big Apple Bagels is the largest bagel franchise in
the country. It is located at 23908 SR 54 # 101, Lutz, and they can be
reached at 813-948-3187 or www.bigapplebagels.com/lutz.
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16th Annual Bunny Bash put on by the
Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce and Pasco County Parks & Recreation
Riley Smith (front, from left), Savannah
Alexander, of Denham Oakes Elementary, and McKenna Smith (back from
left), all of Denham Oakes Elementary, joined Elaine and Robert White
(holding Isaac) at the 16th Annual Bunny Bash put on by the
Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce and Pasco County Parks & Rec on March
22. They were coloring for the Color Contest.Joseph Gutschmidt (on
left), and Keith Shuler, of Manisialco Elementary, visited with Mr. And
Mrs. Easter Bunny at the 16th Annual Bunny Bash put on by the
Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce and Pasco County Parks & Rec on March
22. The well-attended event was held at the Land O’ Lakes Community
Center. …The Lutz Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club baked cupcakes and served
hot dogs and treats at the 16th Annual Bunny Bash put on by
the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce and Pasco County Parks & Rec on
March 22. The popular event was held at the Land O’ Lakes Community
Center. LAND O’ LAKES… Cade Nouse, of Land O’ Lakes Christian
School (on left), and Brett Richard, of Citrus County, blew lots of
bubbles, played games, and ate treats at the 16th Annual
Bunny Bash put on by the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce and Pasco
County Parks & Rec on March 22. The well attended event was held at the
Land O’ Lakes Community Center. … Land O’ Lakes residents Paul and Maria
Laezza, and son Giovanni, of Pine View Elementary, watch son Lorenzo
balance the egg during the games at the 16th Annual Bunny
Bash put on by the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce and Pasco County
Parks & Rec on March 22. The popular event was held at the Land O’
Lakes Community Center.… … Kayla Douglas, of Trinity
Elementary, played the throw the bag through the hole at the 16th
Annual Bunny Bash put on by the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce and
Pasco County Parks & Rec at the Land O’ Lakes Community Center on March
22.
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Ministerial Day of Caring and
Sharing in
Wesley Chapel
~ Zephyrhills
The Zephyrhills-Wesley Chapel Ministerial
Association (ZWCMA) conducted a Day of Caring and Sharing on January
12. Participants met at the Zephyrhills YMCA and departed from there to
work on four different projects that included renovating a temporary
housing facility, yard cleanup for a shut-in who is unable to do the
yard work, playground improvements at West Elementary, and Meals on
Wheels kitchen improvement. Tim Mitchell, Pastor of Chancey Road
Christian Church and current President of the ZWCMA organized the event.
The Zephyrhills-Wesley Chapel Ministerial Association (ZWCMA) can be
reached at P.O. Box 0985, Zephyrhills, FL, 33539 or 813-788-4881.
… Alexis Parise, of Land O’Lakes, waits for
the rest of the helpers at the Zephyrhills YMCA to work on four
different projects for the Zephyrhills-Wesley Chapel Ministerial
Association (ZWCMA) Day of Caring and Sharing on January 12. … Shelly
Newman, of the Zephyrhills YMCA, and Pastor Tim Mitchell, of the Chancey
Road Christian Church, were very pleased with the Day of Caring and
Sharing put on by the Zephyrhills-Wesley Chapel Ministerial Association
(ZWCMA) on January 12. .… Zephyrhills resident Carl Sullivan pressure
washed the outside of a Wesley Chapel church to help with the Day of
Caring and Sharing for the Zephyrhills-Wesley Chapel Ministerial
Association (ZWCMA) on January 12. … David Tidd and Brianna Wilt, of
Zephyrhills High School, help with the cleanup for the Day of Caring and
Sharing for the Zephyrhills-Wesley Chapel Ministerial Association (ZWCMA)
on January 12. … Walt McLavy, a Michigan resident who spends his winters
in Wesley Chapel, helped with the renovations at the Day of Caring and
Sharing put on by the Zephyrhills-Wesley Chapel Ministerial Association
(ZWCMA) on January 12. … Jon Luke helps with the cleanup during the Day
of Caring and Sharing for the Zephyrhills-Wesley Chapel Ministerial
Association (ZWCMA) on January 12. … Jordan Schmidt (on left) and
Justin Valdes volunteered to help with the cleanup during the Day of
Caring and Sharing for the Zephyrhills-Wesley Chapel Ministerial
Association (ZWCMA) on January 12. …
Tom Paoli removed the flooring during the Day of Caring and Sharing put
on by the Zephyrhills-Wesley Chapel Ministerial Association (ZWCMA) on
January 12.
Current Atonement Lutheran
Church Pastor Scott Linder, installed on August 27, 2007, shakes hands
with the man who started it all 20 years ago, Pastor Matthew Cox.
Officially organized as a full congregation of the ELCA on Palm Sunday,
March 27, 1988, Cox held their first service on All Saints Sunday,
November 1, 1987.
… Pastor Matthew Cox and his wife Debbie returned
to the Church they founded 20 years ago, Atonement Lutheran Church (the
first service held as a mission congregation on All Saints Sunday,
November 1, 1987), surrounded by old and new friends at the Eagles Club
in Wesley Chapel November 3. Atonement faith community welcomes anyone
who wishes to worship and the congregation is made up of believers of
all ages - from babies to seasoned citizens, and everything in between.
Their mission is to share the love of Jesus by glorifying God and
extending His Kingdom. You can reach them at 973-2211.
There was a big celebration
from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Myrtle Lake Baptist
Church on State Road 54 just east of Collier SR-54. … Martin Liwosz, Phillip Liwosz and Karin Liwosz
of Land O’Lakes had a great time at the big
Harvest Festival
celebration at Myrtle Lake Baptist Church October 31. … Brian Moure,
Mitchell Moure and Madison Moure of Land O’Lakes had a blast at
Harvest Festival
celebration at Myrtle Lake Baptist Church October 31.
Donald
Ahearn, Brian Bowman, Serena Pawlus of Land O’Lakes found a variety of
fun activities to participate in at the big
Harvest Festival
celebration at Myrtle Lake Baptist Church October 31.
On June 19th
1865, two and a half years after President Lincoln signed the
Emancipation Proclamation (which had become official January 1, 1863)
Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at
Galveston, Texas with news that General Lee had surrender in April and
the War Between the States had ended. The news for Americans suffering
under the scourge of slavery was that with the Union victory, the
President’s Executive order would be truly enforced. Juneteenth
is the oldest known celebration of the ending of slavery and on June 19th
Our Lady Of the Rosary Church (OLOR) in Land O’Lakes held their Second
Annual Juneteenth Celebration under the Committee Chairmanship of
Cornell Hazelton with the assistance of Father Pettit-Homme and
Immaculate Conception Haiti Mission in Tampa.
2762…Committee Chairman for
the Second Annual Juneteenth Celebration at Our Lady Of the Rosary
Church (OLOR) is Cornell Hazelton, Father Ron Aubin of OLOR, Reverend
Cletus M.S. Watson, Father Raphael Kilumanga of OLOR and Father Hugh
Chikaweh of Saint Joseph Church in Largo prepare to celebrate Mass in
Land O’Lakes June 19th. 2767…Singing in celebration to
commemorate the Second Annual Juneteenth Celebration at Our Lady Of the
Rosary Church are D. Jenane Briette, Tania Gelestin, Gessica Genois,
Kerby Lalime, Chris Marcelin, Winge Zerrenne, Loudia Lalime of
Immaculate Conception Haiti Mission in Tampa. 2763… Demonstrating the
Haitian style of dance for the Juneteenth Celebration at Our Lady Of the
Rosary Church is Nadine Jean-Noel of USF and Our Lady of the Rosary
Church and Tracy Simon from the Immaculate Conception Haiti Mission in
Tampa on June 19th.
1485 and
1483… Pastor Tracy Larson prefers to do his preaching in sandals, and
when you think of it, that’s not so different than when it all got
started over 2,000 years ago. Pastor Larson holds an unconventional
service Saturday night’s at 6:30 at Victorious Life Church called SNC
saturdaynightchurch, for those that prefer a less formal setting
in their church services so come as you are, relax and enjoy and bring
your sandals if you wish
The Student Ministry of First Baptist Church of
New Tampa in Meadow Point, “FUEL”, poses for a team photo after their
big Kickball game Wednesday May 23rd. In a twist on the game,
players had one leg tied to another person’s leg making running the
bases a team project. …Sliding home when your teammate’s leg is tied to
yours can be dangerous to your health, but a lot of fun. The Youth Group
“FUEL” meets every Wednesday at 6:15 at Pastor Mike Towler’s First
Baptist Church of New Tampa in Meadow Point and for more information
call 907-1685.
Juan Garay 605…Senior
Pastor Juan Garay of the Community United Methodist Church prays as
Pastor Ed Kuffel First Baptist Church in Dade City reflects in deep
prayer at the Pasco County Courthouse in Dade City May 3rd.
Fr Doug Zimmerman 617… Father Doug Zimmerman St. Mary Episcopal
in prayer at the National Day of Prayer ceremony at the Pasco County
Courthouse in Dade City May 3rd. Jackson Kuffel 625…
Jackson and Katy Kuffel in prayer with their Mom, Carla Kuffel bow their
head in prayer at the National Day of Prayer ceremony at the Pasco
County Courthouse in Dade City May 3rd. Photos of this and
other events by Anthony V. Masella Jr. can be found at
DadeCityFLA.com. Angelo Musicaro 630…Angelo Musicaro 665…Angelo
Musicaro of Sheriffs Department’s Honor Guard, who served 8 years in the
Marines, gave a stirring prayer about Honor, public service and the need
to pray for our leaders at the National Day of Prayer ceremony at the
Pasco County Courthouse in Dade City May 3rd. Roxanne
Plummer 636… Roxanne Plummer of Pasco Middle School and Cavalry
Assembly of God in Dade City reads a prayer regarding education at the
National Day of Prayer ceremony at the Pasco County Courthouse in Dade
City May 3rd. Laurie Johnson 640… Pasco Middle School
Assistant Principal Laurie Johnson and member of the Church of God in
Plant City prays that people involved in educating our children take
their responsibilities to heart at the National Day of Prayer ceremony
at the Pasco County Courthouse in Dade City May 3rd.
Bryan Warren 646… Associate Pastor of Calvary Assembly of God in
Dade City Bryan Warren sings his prayer to the large crowd at the
National Day of Prayer ceremony at the Pasco County Courthouse in Dade
City May 3rd. Doves over crowd 661…A dozen doves
were released over the crowd at the National Day of Prayer ceremony at
the Pasco County Courthouse in Dade City May 3rd. Davy
Singleton 670…
Pastor Davy Singleton Cavalry Baptist Church in Dade City with his
daughter Elizabeth 2, wife Cheree and son Brandon, a fourth grader at
Centennial Middle School at the National Day of Prayer ceremony at the
Pasco County Courthouse in Dade City May 3rd.
Julianna Coad (left-green
top) of Libertas Academy in Lutz Nathanael Koehler (3rd from
left) 17 of Citrus Park, Father Ron of Our Lady of the Rosary, Ava
Hernandez of Dade City and DeAnna Dinatale of Hudson shared the honors
at the Respect Life Expression contest organized by the Our Lady of the
Rosary Catholic Church Respect Life Committee. Four area students
took top honors in a Respect Life Expression contest organized by the
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church Respect Life Committee. The
contest was open to any student in grades 7 to 12, from any faith, and
submissions were accepted in four categories: Essay, Poem, Artwork, and
Music. The winners of each category received $50.00; they are:
Essay: Nathanael Koehler,
age 17, of Tampa. Essay title: “In Praise of the Pre-Born.”
Artwork: DeAnna Dinatale,
age 16, of Hudson. Shadowbox art titled: “Life is a Highway.”
Poem: Ava Martinez, age 13,
of Dade City. Poem title: “We are LIFE”
Music: Julianna Coad, of
Tampa. Song title: “A Child’s Life”
Julianna Coad’s song also
received the Grand Prize, which included a check for $200.00.
Christian Social Services came out in droves to
their annual Benefit Dinner and Silent Auction
Garrett Warmer, Master of
Ceremonies Tim Sebastian and Judy Sebastian of Land O’Lakes,
CSS Executive Director
Jacquie Petet, Russell Adams and Maureen Adams of Russell Adams
Realty at the Christian
Social Services Annual Benefit Dinner and Silent Auction on April 19th.
…The works’ almost done for members of the committee at the
Christian Social
Services Annual Benefit Dinner and Silent Auction on April 19th,
Rev Dewey Huttstutler, Sally Focht, Anne Cameron, Mary Gordon and Rev.
G. L. Kuehn.
It was a full house at Holy Trinity Church on Thursday, April 19th as
supporters of Christian Social Services came out in droves to their
annual Benefit Dinner and Silent Auction. More than $5,800 was raised
during the night, including a $1,000.00 donation from retired minister,
Gerald Toole, who was very active in the early days of Christian Social
Services when he was pastor of Debuel Road Baptist Church. Bids were
made on items donated from local businesses and individuals in the
area. Items included everything from dinners at local restaurants to
sporting event tickets to an autographed Yogi Berra baseball and a Jon
Gruden autographed mini-football helmet. A mallard painting by local
artist Terry Smith was the subject of intense competitive bidding.
While bidders looked over the dozens of donated gifts, baskets, items
and collectables, they were treated to spirited singing by John and
Carol Herbet of First United Methodist Church of Land O’Lakes.... CSS
Executive Director Jacquie Petet announced that over the two decades of
service to the community, Christian Social Services has fed an estimated
36,000 people and distributed probably 900,000 pounds of food. The
participants heard emotional testimony from a grateful client of
Christian Social Services, who cares for two grandchildren, one of whom
has cerebral palsy. Outback Steakhouse of Carrollwood not only donated
the food for the dinner, but all the Outback staff that prepared and
served the dinner did so voluntarily.
Victorious Life Church reaches out into
the Community for Christmas
Victorious Life Church Children’s Pastor John Formby, Kelly Slagill
secretary for the Youth Pastor and volunteer John Young put the
final touches on some of the toys distributed by the Church this
year. Every year Victorious Life Church in Wesley Chapel provides an
outreach to children in need. It began several years ago with a
school teacher who was very involved in ministry at the church. She
began the ministry as an outreach to her class and it was called
Lin’s kids. It grew every year and she and her family coordinated
the outreach from their home with donations and finances provided
primarily by the church congregation.
This year she and her family moved out of state
but helped facilitate this ministry so that it could continue. The project
began in August, with her putting a list of toys together and organized them
by age and gender. Victorious Life Church congregation gave financially and
the church ordered over 20,000 toys, many are smaller items ordered in
bulk. They packaged them into 4 to 6 toys per package and with that had
approximately 3500 packages. Teams of people from the church congregation
were organized to sort and wrap these toys on multiple dates throughout
October and November. They then began distributing them to organizations
across the community. For more information you can contact the Church at
973-2230.
In
addition to giving toys to children for Christmas, Victorious Life
Church also gave out food packages by utilizing the vast network of
Faith based organizations in our Community. Approximately 15
organizations and ministries, including their own church-run
outreach centers, reached out into the community and provided for
needy children and families in nearby communities and within their
own church. One of those Faith based organizations is the very
successful ministry of Miss Rita Claxton-Woods (top left) of Lily of
the Valley Outreach in Wesley Chapel, seen here with volunteers and
clients who are blessed with big boxes of food adorned with her
festive Christmas bows. In an effort to raise the standard in
peoples lives and not content to simply feed the body, Miss Rita
will also feed the Soul with the message of Love and forgiveness
from Jesus Christ and the power of prayer to turn lives of despair
and depravity into lives of hope and fulfillment. She can be reached
at 862-2665.
Dylan
McGiunness and his mom Christine McGuinness modeled clothes courtesy of
Beall’s Department Store in Wesley Chapel during the Luncheon Fashion Show
at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. .Florine
Smith modeled clothes from Beall’s Department Store at the Our Lady of the
Rosary Catholic Church Fashion Show.
Models who showed off clothes from Beall’s Department Store included (from
left): Marge Sutton, Christine McGuinness, Dylan McGiunness, Emily
Rodriguez, Florine Smith, Mara Bodnar, Blynthia Hazelton, Lisa Bobev, Carmen
Watkins, and Miss Jr Central Pasco Amanda Morris. The Our Lady of the
Rosary Council of Catholic Women put on the Luncheon/Fashion Show on October
21. Co-Chairs for the event were Margaret Mary Alland and Pat Dwyer.
Smiles Café & Catering, Inc. provided lunch. The committee wanted to thank
all of the donors who provided prizes and donations.
First Christian Church in
Zephyrhills.
For more information, call (813) 782-1071.
Club VBS: Space Quest at
Westside Baptist Church,
Zephyrhills
The Westside Baptist Church, 33931 SR
54 West, Zephyrhills,
For more information, call
(813) 782-0325.
Willow Bend Community Church
Willow Bend Community Church, 2541 Henley Road, off
State Rd. 54, one mile west of Hwy 41. Join us for a free B.B.Q. chicken
dinner, sno cones, a cake walk, face painting, balloons, bouncy walk, kiddie
pool, waterslide and a giant slip n’slide for the kids. For more information, call (813) 909-4748 or visit the web site
at
www.willowbendcc.org.
Holy
Trinity Lutheran Church in Lutz
here are three services, 8 a.m., the 9:15
a.m. family service with Sunday school and a 10:30 a.m. festival service
with the choir. Sunday school classes are held at 9:15 a.m. with adult Bible
classes and a teen study.
First Baptist Church of Temple
Terrace
First Baptist Church of Temple Terrace, 10002 North 56th St. in Temple
Terrace,
For information about this and other church activities, visit
www.fbctt.org or call (813) 988-1138.
Heritage Fellowship Church...Heritage
Fellowship is a place where you can connect
with God. We focus on creating environments
where we can bring people into life-changing
relationships with Jesus Christ and others.
You'll experience relevant biblical
teaching, passionate worship, and creative
areas of ministry designed with you in
mind. To learn more about HFC, click the
menu on the left or contact us
here.
We meet at BenitoMiddle School on Cross Creek Blvd at
10:00 am.
Youth Ministries of Oasis World Outreach in Zephyrhills
July 20, 2006
Youth Ministries of Oasis World Outreach in Zephyrhills held a Youth
revival July 20th with special guest, Pastor Kevin White
from the Church On The Rock, followed by a big party for the young
and the young at heart, complete with Paint ball shooting, Face
painting, Bungee Cord run, Boxing with huge gloves, battering rams
and food galore.
Lyndsey Humphries 8 year old student at Heritage Academy shows
off her new tattoo. Art
Schmidt from Youth Ministries of Oasis World Outreach in Zephyrhills
instructs Greg Sims Jr. 4, on the fine art of painting a junk car
the hard way, one paintball at a time.
Sarah Sanchez 11 of Stewart Middle School, runs as hard and as far
as she can before getting snapped backwards by a giant bungee cord.
…While
little brother Kyle Wood 8 of Chester Taylor Elementary poses during
a cease-fire, big brother Dylan Wood 11 of Heritage Academy delivers
a knock out punch.
Oasis World Outreach Missionary of Zephyrhills in Kenya
Harvester United Methodist Church ; 2432 Collier Pkwy.; Land O'
Lakes; 813-948-2311.
Saturday
5:30pm, Contemporary Service.
Sunday 9:00am,
Traditional Service Sunday 10:30am, Contemporary Service Children’s
Church & Nursery Available for All Services
Heritage Christian
Center
813-909-4080
21418 Carson Dr.
Land O Lakes
Sunday 8:45 & 10:00am & Wed 7pm.
Spirit-filled
Family Church
www.HeritageChristianCenter.org.
Conquerors
Support Group/a meets every Monday at 7PM for those struggling
with hurts, habits & hang-ups.
Land O' Lakes Bible
Chapel ; LOL Community Center; 813-996-1053
Land O' Lakes Church of
Christ; 8429 Land O' Lakes Blvd., Land O' Lakes; 813-996-3140
Land O' Lakes Church of
God; 8337 Land O' Lakes Blvd., Land O' Lakes; 813-996-3548
Myrtle Lake Baptist
Church; 2017 Riegler Rd., Land O' Lakes; 813-949-5516
SERVICIOS EN
ESPAÑOL
Domingos a las 11:00
AM. A Ministry of Myrtle Lake Baptist Church S.R.
54 & Collier Parkway
Atonement Lutheran Church
; 29617 State Road 54,
Wesley Chapel, FL 33543,
(813) 973-2211 Worship 8:30 am and 11:00 am
Sunday School 9:45 am, 3shelldrops@atonementchurch.org,
We also have a new daycare "Christian Based" called Stars Too
(Preschool and
Before/After School Care) ages 2-13 - located at the church. website is www.starstoo.comMap
Believers' Fellowship of Wesley
Chapel 27220 Big Sir Dr., Wesley Chapel; 813-994-7157;
www.BelieversFellowship.com/WesleyChapel.htm
Currently meeting in Northwood
- Pastors Dan and Veronica Bean
Crossroads Community Church 26211
County Line Road
WC, FL 33543
Map 994-0220
Congregation of Messianic Believers
David Shoresh Wesley Chapel
Meeting at Trinity United
Methodist Church on highway
54,
Wesley Chapel, Saturday
evenings at 6:00
East Pasco Presbyterian Church,
We currently meet at the 7th Day Adventist Fellowship Hall,
33420 State Road 54,
Wesley Chapel, FL, Sunday Worship is at 9:30 AM
followed by fellowship and Sunday School. Bible Study meets on Tuesday
evenings at 7:00 PM.
First Baptist Church of New
Tampa 21825
County Line Road
Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
Map (813)
907-1685http://fbcnewtampa.orgWorship Services: Sunday - 8:15 am & 10:50 Sunday School 9:30 am. Also
providing quality Christian Child Care through Meadow Point Christian Academy
First Baptist Church of
Wesley Chapel29716 SR 54; 813-973-7185
WC, FL 33543
Map
Grace Community of Wesley
Chapel
1540
Mansfield Drive
Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
(813)
994-9363
Map
Heritage
Fellowship Church...is
a place where you can connect with God. We focus on creating
environments where we can bring people into life-changing
relationships with Jesus Christ and others. You'll experience
relevant biblical teaching, passionate worship, and creative
areas of ministry designed with you in mind. To learn more
about HFC, click the menu on the left or contact us
here.We meet at
BenitoMiddle School on Cross Creek Blvd at
10:00 am.
Myrtle Lake Baptist Church
2017
Riegler Road
Land O’ Lakes, FL 34639
Map
949-5516
Apostolic New Covenant Fellowship
Pastor Gary Reckart
36942 S.R. 54 West
Zephyrhills,
FL 33541
Phone: (813) 779-1285
apostolicnewcovenantfellowship.org
Chancey Road Christian Church,
Inc.
Tim Mitchell
crcchome@netzero.net
34921 Chancey Road
Zephyrhills,
FL 33541
Phone: (813) 788-4881 Fax: (813)
788-4291
http://home.earthlink.net/~crcchurch
Faith Baptist Church
Dennis Murray
38634 Hwy 54 E
Zephyrhills,
FL 33541
Phone: 813-782-0880
First Assembly of God
Anthony Graffam
36322 SR 54 West
Zephyrhills,
FL 33541
Phone: (813) 788-3490 Fax: (813)
788-5438
First Baptist Church
Isela Whaley
bapzhills@aol.com
38231 Fifth Avenue
Zephyrhills,
FL 33542
Phone: (813) 782-5574 Fax:
(813)-788-9793
First Church of the Nazarene
Rev. Tal Denny
6151 12th Street
Zephyrhills,
FL 33542
Phone: (813) 782-7032 Fax: (813)
779-8862
www.zfnchurch.com
First Congregational of
Zephyrhills
Rev. James D. Owens
jowens@3oaks.com
7900 Fort King Road
Zephyrhills,
FL 33541
Phone: (813) 780-6027 Fax: (813)
783-1556
www.firstcongregationalzhills.org
First Presbyterian Church Rev. John W.
Caster
5510 19th Street
Zephyrhills,
FL 33542
Phone: (813) 782-7412 Fax: (813)
782-4354
Village
Presbyterian Church
813-961-4115
“The
Church With The Blue Tile Roof” 13115 South Village Drive
Carrollwood
Sunday
Contemporary Worship: 8:45am Sunday School (All Ages):
10:00am Sunday Traditional Worship: 11:00am.