Blessing of the Animals  Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church

 

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Oasis a Pregnancy Care Center-

A Refuge of Hope Banquet

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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.

 

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August 16, 2009

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Victory Apostolic provides assistance for kids

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 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.

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Victorious Life Church Gives out cold water

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Good News Global Ministries

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Food, Fun and Fathers Oasis Pregnancy Care Center Fundraiser

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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
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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 18^th 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.

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The North Pointe Church hosted Operation Egg Drop - from a helicopter!

   

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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
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(813) 545-9420.

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Easter Egg Bonanza at the Shops at Wiregrass by Victorious Life Church

 

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Easter Egg Bonanza at Pasco Woods by Victorious Life Church

   

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BUNNY BONANZA  presented by the Wesley Chapel Rotary Club and Victorious Life Church

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 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

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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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Sport + Field Easter Egg Quest & Activity Day

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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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Spring Festival at Atonement Lutheran

 in Wesley Chapel, FL

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First United Methodist Church Christmas Celebration in Land O'Lakes

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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.

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Hallelujah Harvest at Calvary Assembly of God in Dade City

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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.

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Heritage Christian Center Boo Bash 08 in Land O'Lakes

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 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. 

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Tribute to Sergeant Scott Turner at Our Lady Of The Rosary Early Child Center

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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.

 

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Blessing of the Animals at The    Our Lady of Rosary Church

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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.

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Our Lady of the Rosary Conference’s  First Friends of the Poor Walk

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 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.  

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Victorious Life Church offers water and Salvation

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Volunteers from Victorious Life Church offered bottles of water

and an invitation Victorious Life Church at the SR-54 and 41 intersection.

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Book Bag Give Away Calvary Assembly of God

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 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..

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Life Christian University classes

at Calvary Assembly of God

 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

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Fourth Annual Myrtle Lake Baptist Church  Pine Car Rally

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 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 12^th 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-5^th graders), Royal Racers (1st-5^th 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.

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International Church

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Carwash Freedom International Church

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Atonement Church Fashion Show

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 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.

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Step up at Victorious Life

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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.

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Willow Bend Community Church Carwash

 

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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.

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Atonement Church of Wesley Chapel Car Wash Fundraiser Photos of this and other events by Faith Jordan-Masella

 

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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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Coach Giles and Pasco High students participate in the 1st annual Spiritual Biblical Sports Service

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5262… Pasco High Baseball coach Ricky Giles organized the 1^st 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.

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Step Up, Step Out 2008

May 3, 2008

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” concert which 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

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First Baptist Church of New Tampa’s Easter Eggstravaganza

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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.

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Egg Hunt at United Methodist despite the Rain!

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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.

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Egg Hunt at United Methodist (part 2)

 

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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.…

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Oasis World Outreach Church in Zephyrhills annual Easter Eggstravaganza

 

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 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.

 

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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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Bunny at Land O'Lakes Library

 

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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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All About Kids Wesley Chapel Grand Hampton

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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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Bunny at Big Apple Bagel

 

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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

 

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 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 16^th 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 16^th 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 16^th 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 16^th 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 16^th 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 16^th 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

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By Cody Masella

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. 

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20th Anniversary of Atonement Lutheran Church in Wesley Chapel

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 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.

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Myrtle Lake Baptist Church Harvest Festival

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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.

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Our Lady of the Rosary honors Fr. Raphael at Christo's

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Harvester Pumpkin Patch

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Oktoberfest Our Lady Of The Rosary

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Juneteenth Celebration at Our Lady Of the Rosary Church

By Anthony Masella Jr. of LandOLakesFLA.com

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     On June 19^th 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 19^th 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 19^th. 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 19^th.

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SNC saturdaynightchurch at Victorious Life

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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

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First Baptist Church of New Tampa in Meadow Point

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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 23^rd. 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.  

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National Day of Prayer at the Historic Courthouse

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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 3^rd.  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 3^rd.  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 3^rd.  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 3^rd.  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 3^rd.  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 3^rd.  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 3^rd.  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 3^rd.  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 3^rd. 

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Local Student Winners of Respect Life Expression Contest at Our Lady of the Rosary

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Julianna Coad (left-green top) of Libertas Academy in Lutz Nathanael Koehler (3^rd 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.

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Christian Services Auction  

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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.

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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.

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 Church Street Christmas in Dade City   

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Victorious Life Fall Festival

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Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church Fashion Show

Photos of this events by Faith Jordan-Masella 

 

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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. 

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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. For more information call (813) 949-7173 or visit the web site www.holytrinitylutz.com.

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 Benito Middle 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.

Grace Family Church  5101 Van Dyke Road  Lutz, FL 33558  813-265-4151