It's so easy! After you watched the weekly message, use your smart phone to send a text message to the church phone # 352-683-2600. Text the word "CHECK" and send along, instantly you will be sent a link and if you follow that link you can check in yourself and any others in your household as having viewed the weekly message. This helps us stay connected to you and know that you are actively participating in the life of the church. Go ahead and save the number as a contact in your phone as there will be additional features available as well.

Pastor Greg continues the sermon series on A Righteous Faith. This coming Sunday's topic will be “Seeking Peace" with scripture from Romans 14.

You will be able to watch this in real time (Sunday @ 10:30 am), along with past services and archived services using our link "Worship Online" below.

We are offering a Discover Class on Sunday, September 29th at 9 am in bldg D, classroom #1. Discover Class is an hour informative session about our mission, vision, and values, as well as the many missions and ministries of SpringLife Church. This is an ideal class for anyone interested in ’discovering’ more about SpringLife. If you would like to participate, sign up at Discover SpringLife.

Mark your calendar and come on out for our FALL FEST on Saturday, October 5th, 5 - 8 pm. There's going to be lots of FUN for all ages! We’re having a chili cook-off, beautiful and clever crafts for sale, a maze for children and adults, bounce houses, games, and so much more!

Do you have a good chili recipe and want to make a batch for our Chili Cook-Off Contest? Contact Jen Brown at 352-678-1795 or Melissa Rogers at 315-749-4056. If you are interested in a crafters or vendors space contact Tina at 352-428-4617.

Sunday Adult Class meets at 9 am, in the Sanctuary building:

Rock for All Ages in S# 2. All are welcome. We meet all year long! We meet every Sunday morning at 9:00 in Room #2. Our curriculum is Bible Studies for Life. We are a discussion group where we want everyone to feel comfortable contributing to the lessons.

Christianity Today in S#4. We will finish our study of "The Agents of the Apocalypse" and move into a study of the seven churches in the Book of Revelation. 

Precepts study on Titus. Karen McCleskey is leading a 4 week course that begins Monday, September 30th from 1-3 pm in bldg D, classroom 4. If interested please contact Karen asap.

Lamplighters Bible Study Tuesdays from 11 am to noon in classroom #3 of bldg D. We are studying the Book of Romans. Study guides cost $5.

Pastor Greg's Bible study on Romans Wednesday evenings at 6 pm in bldg B. The class "dives deep" in the Book of Romans. Registration not needed. Just come with your favorite Bible and a desire to GROW in God's Word.

Men's Apologetic's Bible study Tuesdays at 8:30 am in the church Library.

Men's Bible study meets Thursdays, at 8:30 am in Bldg D, classroom #3.

Mary Martha Bible study meets the third Tuesday of each month, Sept 17th, at 1:30 pm in bldg D, classroom #3.

Pastor Greg's Bible study on the Book of Hebrews For your convenience, the entire study was recorded. If you were unable to come evenings or are in the Choir, your rehearsals were at the same time as Pastor's Hebrew study. This affords you the opportunity to enjoy his entire Hebrews Bible study (all 9 weeks) at your convenience. Click the link below for the youtube page to choose to follow along with Pastor Greg.

Our Children's Director is Tonya Stout. You can find her along with an amazing volunteer team each Sunday morning in the Lighthouse (BLDG A) at 10:30. Join us for faith-filled fun for ages 4yrs- 5^th grade.

KIDS’ CHURCH—

Our doors open at 10:15 am on Sunday. This allows time for parents to check their kids in and get to church on time. Kids church worship begins at 10:30 am and is interactive with hands-on activities, Bible Stories, songs, crafts and more.

Pick up time for your kids is immediately following the service.

Our curriculum is Bible based. We love that our children are inquisitive and enjoy engaging in conversations about the Bible, the lesson, and sometimes challenge us with some of their thought-provoking questions requiring us to dig a little deeper or even research the answers.  

FIRST TIME GUESTS:

Check your child into building A. You will be greeted when you arrive. We will collect your contact information as well as your child’s information to provide the best experience possible for your child.

After the service, you return to the same space pick-up your child.

We ask that you notify us of any allergies and/or other pertinent information we may need to know about your child.

The Youth Group meets each Sunday evening from 5 pm - 6:30 pm in building A inviting all teens to join us for an hour filled with Bible teachings, food, games and Jesus. Mike Conway is our Youth Minister. Each week we begin with a fun time, usually a game of modified volleyball. Then we come together for a lesson and time for discussion. If time permits, we conclude the evening with a little more fun. We would like to encourage all of the youth from sixth grade to twelfth grade to come and join us for an evening of fun and growing in our faith, understanding, and knowledge of our Lord.

We are committed to building stronger generations of faith, hope and love through Jesus Christ. From Biblical teaching and group discussion to wild games and fun, SpringLife is the place for youth to be.

KIDS CHURCH VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

 SpringLife Kids ministry is dedicated to building stronger faith foundations for our children.  We are looking for volunteers to help us expand our ministry to give our kids opportunities to experience God and His love through different media.  

  There is a place for everyone…..here are just some of the places we could use your help. We are looking to expand our ministry to give our kids opportunities to experience God and His love through different media.  

1.    Sunday mornings- Volunteers to be extra hands with lessons.  Includes assisting with fun activities- no teaching involved. Commitment of 1 time per month at 10:30.

2.    Game Leader- Looking for 1-2 volunteers to lead special game 1 time a month / or every 2-3 months (flexible).   Volunteers can create their own game or we can work together.  

3.    Music – Looking for volunteers -someone who would like to lead a special music activity 1 time per month/ 3 months. This can be a hand motion song, ribbon activity, etc. 

4.    Special Crafts- Holiday/ series based/ special occasion- Volunteer/ assist with special larger scale craft a few times per year.

5.    Special Event Volunteer- Look for volunteers willing to help with extra events like Kids night out/ Advent/ Lent/ Etc. 1-3 times per year. This does not include VBS.

6.    Snack Divas- Volunteers willing to make special treats for the kids a few times per year. Can be done from home.

7.    Prep Specialist- Volunteers who are willing to cut or package materials for lessons this can be done from home.  

Contact Children's Ministry, Tonya Stout for more information.

VOLUNTEER Requirements for Children's Ministry:

·        Complete Background Check

·        Training / Orientation

Our Food Pantry is the September M.O.M.

Calling all VOLUNTEERS…GAME DAY is here! We start preparations on Thursday’s volunteers unload pounds of bulk food from a USDA Semi-Tractor Trailer, then separate it into individual bags for 200+ families. On Friday, Monday and Tuesday Volunteers travel to Publix’s, Dollar General Stores, Target, Save A Lot and Bagelicious picking up donations that will accompany the USDA Donations into the food boxes that are packed for distribution on Wednesday, aka GAME DAY. Many times during the week, the Pantry may receive additional donations needing to be picked up and processed for distribution. Storage of all these foods requires multiple freezers, refrigerators, airconditioned storage bins and shelving. Equipment to aid in the process includes multiple carts, tents for shade, big fans to help keep all the volunteers cool during the HOT summer days, computers, bags, boxes… All this equipment requires periodic maintenance and/or replacement. This is every week of the month, 12 months a year! 

You can make a donate to our Food Pantry by clicking the M.O.M. link below and marking your designation.

5^th Sunday Church Family Potluck Our last (first) one was so popular, we are looking forward to Sunday Sept 29th when you can bring another favorite dish to share! Come join us after the worship time to gather with old friends and new ones!

We are collecting individually wrapped candies and snacks (small chips bags, popcorn balls, ...) for the Trunk or Treat to be held Thursday, October 31st. Bring them to the office during the week or drop them off on Sunday's in the lobby. We will soon have a sign-up for anyone wanting to decorate their vehicle (nothing scary) and join us in the parking lot to hand out candy and treats to the masses of local kids that will come.

Foodie Tour's... We meet for lunch the 2nd Thursday of each month. October 10th will be at Coyote Rojo, time 11:30 a.m. You are welcome to join us for a fun social event with good food and to meet new friends. Be sure to sign up on the Hub so we can tell the restaurant how many to expect. Everyone pays for their own meal. 

Foodie Dinner Tour…Please consider joining us for our next dinner on Sept 19th at 6 pm. We are going to Rookies on Spring Hill Dr. Each person pays his or her own way. Sign up on the HUB to reserve your seat(s).

Men's Ministry...The Men just had a new monthly Bible study called "Act Like Men" on Saturday Sept 14th before the Car Show. Fuel Your Body & Spirit. We plan to have another on October 5th at 8:30 am in bldg B. More info on the breakfast part.

New Walk Ladies Ministry will meet next on Friday September 20th in Bldg A from 7-8:30 pm. All ladies are invited to attend. We start with a prayer and devotion, then have fun playing games, watching a DVD, or doing a simple craft. Enjoy an evening of fun, faith, and fellowship. Invite your family and friends. This month we will be playing a Bible trivia game. We meet the third Friday of each month.

Prayer Requests Ministry

Almost 50 Prayer Partners receive updates on all prayer requests via email, to pray over and intercede for requests each week. You may wish to be included as a prayer partner so call Lorenda in the office to add your email to the group. Submit prayer requests through our website or call the church office. We celebrate Praises and answers to prayer also. Prayer requests, updates and praises are shared each week as the Prayer list is updated and sent to all in the Ministry weekly either via email and on the printed copy found in the Sanctuary lobby each Sunday.

LIBRARY MINISTRY—

Do you love to read and be around books, lots of them? If you are looking for a place to volunteer, but are limited in time, maybe the library is the place for you. You could serve on a rotation schedule. We will train you on the check in / check out process and feel certain you will enjoy your time serving. You can also visit with patrons as they stop in to look for specific items or just to say hello.

Volunteer Opportunities:

·       Tuesday mornings from 10 – noon, on a rotation schedule.

·       Sunday mornings 10:00 – 10:30 and 10:30 – 11:45 on a rotation schedule.

·       We can discuss additional opportunities if it better suits your schedule.

Library circulation remains active. We appreciate donations and we evaluate each one for cataloging into the library, to offer them on the “free shelf” or to donate to other entities depending on condition, topic, and if the item is currently available in the library. We have a vast collection of books cataloged on the web for you to check out.

The library is open whenever the church is open. If the librarian, or volunteer, are not available, you can check out books by writing your name and the complete date on the card and leaving the card on the desk. You will find the card in the back of the book, CD, or DVD.

Thank you for your continued interest and support in the SpringLife Church Library.   ~Lois Johnson, Librarian

Ladies in Faith Together "L.I.F.T."

Ladies, you are a visible, vital link in maintaining L.I.F.T.'s identity as a strong, thriving ministry. The LIFT board members are considering a special event closer to Christmas, and would truly welcome your assistance, to help make this and other events happen. Even just a little help goes a long way in sharing the workload. Many hands make light work, so please we'd love for you to become an active member, not just a guest. Contact President, Jackie Stout.   

Prayer Shawl Ministry

We are taking a summer break from meeting, and will resume our monthly gathering on September 18th at 10:30 am in building D, classroom #1. If you like to knit or crochet, the office will still accept your finished shawls for Pastor to bless during the summer. Please follow the size guidelines. They are VERY IMPORTANT. We have found these sizes to be best… For Baby Prayer Blankets: approximate size 29” by 29”. NO fringe please, and also solid soft colors are preferred. For Adult Prayer Shawls - please keep them to this size: 26” by 60” (no fringe), or 26” x 55” (with fringe). This adult size is very important—if they are too short, they don’t wrap around an adult comfortably. If they are too long and have extra fringe, they can get caught in the wheels of a wheelchair, or create a safety hazard. Please bring completed Baby Blankets and Shawls to the office and Pastor Greg will bless them. ~Jackie Stout

GriefShare began its 13-week sessions on Thursday August 29th at 1 pm in bldg D, #3. Each of the 13 sessions is ‘self-contained’ to address a different topic you experience after losing a loved one. There is a workbook ($15), that is yours to keep. If you’ve been to GriefShare before, you know how helpful these seminars are for the support, guidance, encouragement and friendship offered—and you are always welcome to join us again for a ‘refresher’. The leaders of GriefShare have gone through what you are going through. They understand your situation. Take time to do something for yourself. Sign up on our website and get ready for the next step on your life journey.

Congregational Care Report- Monthly Report

“Carry one another’s burdens; in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2

Care Companions

We currently have 7 active Care Companions.

We have seen some recent changes in need and could benefit from a couple of NEW Care Companions who could call on our members. 

Tuesday night dinners. You need to register on-line for this dinner each week. We offer dine in only. Our Purpose: We serve in Jesus’ Name to share and fellowship all He has set before us, providing food for the body and spiritual support for the soul. We are averaging 50+ dine-in meals each week. We give a devotion, offer prayers, and share Christ through the dine-in experience. We can always use a few more volunteers. ~Sincerely, Jan Griffioen 

Food Pantry

The Food Pantry hosts Cup of Faith. Our time of coffee, brunch and fellowship is held in bldg B, the third Sunday of each month after the worship service. Cup of Faith has become a well attended, fun time to socialize after church. So much so, we are asking you to sign up each month your intentions to join us. This serves a three-fold purpose: (1) it helps our chef to prepare enough food, (2) it allows you to help out, and (3) you can let us know if you would be bringing a special dish to share.

The drive-thru Pantry is open every Wednesday from 9 am to 2 pm in the back parking lot.

For our Wednesday pantry news:Thank you for your monetary donations . With your help, we are able to purchase items in quantity and at a lower cost than what is displayed on grocery shelves and fliers. Your generous contributions are quickly turned into food for our clients. The products received from Farm Share have decreased due to their funding which in turn has caused our expenses to increase. God Bless , ~Larry & Rose Milks

The Bible on Video

Some of the most beautiful passages of the Bible can be found in Psalms. And the first four books in the New Testament are filed with the spoken words of Jesus. Many of our SpringLife members and guests have recorded chapters and whole books for your listening enjoyment. All New Testament books are available, as well as many of the Old Testament favorites. Accessing them is easy - go to the home web page and click "Watch" at the top, then click Video Bible Readings. From there you will have your choice of Books to watch, and even chapters.We would love volunteers willing to help us finish recording the Old Testament books (filled with challenging names). If you are up to the challenge, call the office. We'd love to complete the Bible.

8/29/24

Fall is kicking off and they're are plenty of events to get involved in. We have a team going to host a table at the YMCA's 9/11 Walk to Remember event on 9/7 and we'll be hosting a Car Show in our front parking lot on 9/14. We'll be having a Fall Festival, a Church Business Meeting, a Beach Baptism event, and plenty of Christmastime events. Stay tuned and get connected!

7/29/24

VBS was wild as we took a SCUBA trip down below to learn about friendship with God! Thanks to all the amazing volunteers and it was a great introduction to Tonya as our new Children's Leader.

Fall is shaping up to have some fun events, food events, outreach events, music events, and more! Stay connected through the Central Hub.

Finance Update thru Jun:

Operating Expenses: $424,596

Operating Income: $395,458

Mortgage Expenses: $35,260

Mortgage Giving: 31,631