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's message Sunday, August 31st is titled "Practicing the Presence of Jesus" based on the Wake-Up Call devotions and Joshua 1:7-9.

Previous Sunday sermons are archived and available too thru the link below!

We will be having a Discover Class on Sunday Sept 14th at 9 am in bldg D, classroom #3. This is offered for anyone interested in knowing more about SpringLife Church, our vision, our mission, what we believe in as Christians of the GMC.

We will offer a New Member Orientation Class on Saturday Sept 27th from 9-1pm in bldg B. This is an important class you will need to register for if you are interested in joining into membership on Sunday, Sept 28th during the worship service. Baptisms (by sprinkle and immersion) will be performed on that Sunday for those wishing to be Baptized.

Registration for these classes will be available on the web shortly.

Dear church! 

Below is a message from The Florida Global Conference leader, Rev. Jay Therrell. He has provided a link for anyone who wants to get signed up for the "Wake-Up Call", an online devotional. Jay also explains about the Gospel Challenge starting September 1. We will be joining as a church, doing the same devotionals, I will lead a Bible study on Wednesday evenings at 6, and I'll be preaching from one or more of the important passages from our weekly readings on Sundays. It's a great way to challenge ourselves, come together as a church, and as a conference, strengthening our faith in Jesus Christ! I hope you'll prayerfully consider participating. I've heard from several in our church that are already using the Wake-Up Call as a daily devotional and how much they're enjoying it.

Keep us all in prayer as we seek to immerse ourselves daily, in the teachings of Jesus, strengthening our faith, and building up the body of Christ! ~Pastor Greg

Dear Florida GMC Family, This fall, Seedbed, the Wake-Up Call, and J.D. Walt are starting an exciting new series: The Gospels. From September 1 – November 28, the Wake-Up Call will cover a new chapter of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John each day. There are 89 chapters in the four Gospels, and over those 89 days, you will be transformed through the Greatest Story Ever Told!

The Wake-Up Call is certainly not the only devotional material out there, but it’s solid, Wesleyan, and meaty! It will deepen your discipleship, and it’s absolutely free! It’s been a part of my morning devotion time with Jesus for almost 15 years. I listen to the audio/podcast every day because it includes more than the written version. Included in the audio version is a hymn, and yes, I sing out loud with J.D. Walt every morning.

I’ve also challenged our pastors to consider doing a sermon series on the Gospels from September through November.

The Wake-Up Call is always free, and it comes directly to your inbox every morning before you get up. You can sign up thru: seedbed.com/wakeupcall/

I hope you will start praying now about joining me and many others throughout Florida, taking a deep dive into the Gospels starting September 1.

God bless you, and I’ll see you on the field! All God’s love, ~Jay Therrell,Superintendent

Our Children's Director is Tonya Stout. You can find her along with an amazing volunteer team each Sunday morning in Building C at 10:30. Entry is the west door with the catwalk leading to the Sanctuary. 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. 

Family Fun Night-Taco Bingo! Sept 14th 5:00-6:30pm.

This is an event for our youth and children families- all ages are invited. We will meet in the Fellowship Hall for fabulous tacos and bingo fun. Families can play together as a team or kids can play their own card. All in good fun! Prizes and more! lease register on the Central Hub so we know you are joining us!

The Youth Group typically 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.

Family Fun Night-Taco Bingo! Sept 14th 5:00-6:30pm.

This is an event for our youth and children families- all ages are invited. We will meet in the Fellowship Hall for fabulous tacos and bingo fun. Families can play together as a team or kids can play their own card. All in good fun! Prizes and more! lease register on the Central Hub so we know you are joining us!

A note from your "Teen Youth Leader"...

Pastor Greg mentioned to the congregation a few weeks back, that some of the youth were bringing the lesson for the group while your clumsy, walking-disaster of a youth guy was unexpectedly in the hospital. I did want to mention that Miss Annie & Mr. Jim Pollard have always been willing to stand-in for me, if I am away. But there are other consistent adults involved in your youth ministry who include, Mr. Bryan Syllivan, Petra & Kingston's Mom or Dad, Miss Sawako & Mr. James Pope, and Ayden's Mom, Miss Michelle Linville. We had already planned on having as many in our group as would be willing, prepare and execute a lesson and some talking points for our group during our lesson time, usually between 5:30 and 6pm on Sunday evenings. This was actually Bryan's idea, I just gave it a name. "Chosen" Not the TV show... But, Chosen to bring the lesson. ...Then I got burned and ended up in the hospital. But, the group kept it going, and as PG said, it is worth mentioning.

1 Peter 3:15 says: (part of our cornerstones - Connect, Grow, Serve and Share)

...Always be ready to give an answer to everyone who asks you, the reason for the hope you have...

So our student youth leaders this summer are.. Olivia, Petra, Ayden and Estes !  If you haven't met all of them, say hello... They are some of our future leaders, they need your encouragement and prayers! Thank you for all you do to support your youth group... Remember... "Donate to the youth group so they can do stuff"

Mr. McMike

The Church Scholarship Committee is looking for volunteers to join their team. Contact Jeff Rogers or Jen Brown. The Scholarship Committee has applications which they review for approval in helping students (active in SpringLife church) each year with some of the expenses as they attend college and higher education.

The Friday work crew handles our grounds maintenance. With all the rain we’ve been having, there’s lots to do. If you’d like to join the men Friday mornings, we start early, 7 am, to avoid the heat, for mowing, trimming, whatever needs to be done. All are welcome to help make our church grounds beautiful for  Jesus! For more contact Ed Swierenga. 

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

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.

Lamplighters Bible Study Tuesdays: meets at 11 am in bldg D, classroom #3. We will be finishing our Ephesian study on September 2nd and will begin a new study on September 9th. It will be Revelation: Escape The Coming Night by Dr. Jeremiah and is in four parts. The study guide will be $5 for each part. If anyone is interested in joining the study please call the office or let Mariann Eckman know by September 1st to order the study guides. 

Pastor Greg’s Wednesday Bible study is taking two weeks off, and will be starting an exciting new series Sept 3rd on "The Gospels", which will run through November. The Gospel Challenge is initiated by Seedbed and the Global Methodist Church. Starting Sept 1, we're challenging everyone to read one chapter of the Gospels each day, starting with Matthew 1. On Sept 2nd read Matthew 2, and so on. Pastor Greg will do a study on Wednesday nights that will cover each week's reading. We will be totally immersed in the Gospel of Jesus, understand more, and grow closer to Him. There's a lot of erroneous information about Jesus out there. The best way to know the truth about Jesus is to study His word and see how He chose to reveal Himself.  

Thursday morning Men's Bible study, Room S#3, bldg D. Door opens around 8:30 am, study begins at 9 am and ends at 10. We began a new study "Heaven & Hell" on Thursday, August 7.  What does the Bible tell us about the future of believers and non-believers in these two eternal destinations? Please join us each week for this fascinating and highly relevant study.

"Act Like Men"...Bible study normally meets the first Saturday of each month in bldg A. Next is Sept 6th. It runs from 8:30-10 AM. September 6th is their next study time. As Proverbs 27:17 says "As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another." We have a breakfast potluck "tradition" where each person brings something to share. Our buffet includes whatever breakfast items we bring in. Suggestions: bagels and spread, egg/sausage/ biscuits, bacon, hash browns, deviled eggs, orange juice, coffee, Guys, what would you like to bring? Come with your Bibles ready. Hope to see you there!!

NEW BIBLE study...…”The Study of Covenant” Mondays from Sept 8 through Dec. 15, presented by Karen McCleskey. Covenant is like the missing piece of the jigsaw puzzle that completes the picture of our so-great-a-salvation. Sorry deadline for registering for this class has past.

Bible study taking some time off:

Men's Tuesday Apologetic's Bible study - will resume Tuesday mornings later this year (November), and we'll meet at Panera's .

Greg's Wednesday Bible studies on line - You can view his study on Hebrews on-line at your convenience. Click the link below for the youtube page to choose to follow along with Pastor Greg.

Thank you to everyone donating to Faith Responders. Your donations help us prepare to go into communities at a moments notice when disaster strikes. For more info about this Global Methodist Church ministry, pick up one of the pamphlets on the mission table in the lobby or visit their website: thefaithresponders.org  

You can make a monetary donation through our the MOM button below and choose the August MOM "Faith Responders".

Foodie Tour's... where friends meet friends!

Foodie Lunch Tour Our next lunch will be on Sept 11th @ 11:30 am at the Glory Days Grill, 14037 Cortez Bvd, 34613.

The next Foodie Dinner Tour will be on Sept 18th at 6 pm at The Wellington Bar & Grill, 400 Wexford Blvd, 34609, off Mariner.

With each, register on the Central HUB so the restaurant will know how many are attending. We will meet at the restaurant and each guest will cover their own meal.

Ladies Fun & Fellowship will meet on Friday September 19th at 6 pm in building B. We ill have an Italian themed Potluck and will be watching the movie Enchanted April. Come join your Sisters in Christ for good food, lots of fun and great fellowship!

Church Family Lunch... coming up September 21 after worship. The theme is "Food and Fellowship" Everyone is welcome at our buffet tables. Our Lunch is held the third Sunday of each month in building B after the worship service. We've love to have everyone join us, but please let us know you plan to attend so there are enough seats for all. And you are always welcome to bring a dish to share.

Coming events: Fall Festival Saturday October 4th from 6-8 pm. We are going to have a Chili Cook-off, Crafters, Axe Throwing, Hay Rides, Games, and more!

Our Church Conference will be held Sunday October 19th at 1 pm in the Sanctuary following our Church Family Lunch. This is where church members vote on our nominated leaders for next year. Be a voice. Please make the effort to stay after lunch and join us in the Sanctuary for the Church Conference!

Men's "WILCO" Event on Friday, October 24th from 5-9 pm in our front parking lot. Featuring Coach Joe Kennedy, an assistant coach of a football team whose inspirational story inspired the movie "Average Joe". We'll have food trucks, games, and much more set up for this Just for Men event..

Trunk or Treat Friday, October 31 from 5:30-7:30pm in the front parking lot. This is a safe alternative for our community children. Perhaps you'd like to decorate your car or truck and join us as we pass out tons of candy and snacks to the more than 2,000 children and their families that come. BYW...We keep a 'candy run' for all our host vehicles.

The Friday work crew handles our grounds maintenance. With all the rain we’ve been having, there’s lots to do. If you’d like to join the men Friday mornings, we start early, 7 am, to avoid the heat, for mowing, trimming, whatever needs to be done. All are welcome to help make our church grounds beautiful for Jesus! For more contact Ed Swierenga. We are out there most Friday mornings for about an hour, and are finished before the sun has a change to overheat us. We follow up work time with fellowship - coffee and pastries - in bldg B before heading home. Contact Ed Swierenga for more info. 

Prayer Requests Ministry

45 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.

Prayer Shawl Ministry: We wish to thank Jackie Stout for stepping into the leadership role in August 2019 even though she does not knit or crochet! As leader of this ministry, she has overseen the creation and distribution of hundreds of shawls as requests come in for anyone needing the comfort and healing prayers the shawls provide in times of illness, distress, or even celebrations like a new baby!

Did you know the ladies of this ministry make more than just prayer shawls and baby blankets? Lat year they created colorful purses for each for the girl's Christmas Shoeboxes (Oct MOM), hats for cancer patients, and more. The ladies meet the third Wednesday of the month at 10:30 am in building D, classroom #1. Next meeting will be June 18th. We also have a supply of yarn for you to use when making the shawls.

If you like to knit or crochet, you can bring your finished shawls to the meeting or to the office for Pastor to bless. It's very important to follow the size guidelines. 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 and create a safety hazard. ~

LIBRARY MINISTRY—Our library has a huge selection of fiction, non-fiction, devotions, biographies, Bible studies, reference books, humor, CD's DVD's, and more. Check out the web for our a vast collection of cataloged material. We recently received a donation of 4 bags of fiction and historical fiction stories. There is always something new at the library! Our books can be lent out for a month at a time to our regular church attendees. We even have a "Freebie section " as you enter to the left. These are free for the taking, for your own home library to read and to share with others.

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, or place them on the “free shelf”, or donate to other entities depending on condition, topic, and if the item is currently available in the library. Check out the web for our a vast collection of cataloged material.

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. If you can only make it during the week, the office will be happy to let you into the library to "check out" our material.

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

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. Max seating is 70. 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 give a devotion, offer prayers, and share Christ through the dine-in experience. We can always use a few more volunteers. ~ Jan Griffioen 

The drive-thru Pantry opens every Wednesday at 9 am in the back parking lot, and is closed by 2 pm.

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

Important Food Pantry donations info: The most beneficial way you can donate and help us assist the needy in the community is through second-mile donations, marked for the Food Pantry. However if you really want to contribute specific food items, cereals are preferred over canned goods. We never have enough cereals to give out. PLEASE be sure to check the expiration date before giving. Please only donate foods you would be willing to serve your family. And as always, thank you so much for your continued support helping us serve the community.

You can help us recycle...

Aluminum Cans Drop-off location bin is located on the east side of the building B kitchen door by courtyard. Please clean, and crush if you ‘can’. The Friday Lawn Crew takes these to the recycle center for cash that's goes into our general fund.

Aluminum Pop-Tabs from cans. This is a state-sponsored project that benefits seriously ill children at the Ronald McDonald House. The proceeds help support the housing for families to stay with their child during hospital stays.

Glasses for the needy. Your old glasses will be given to the Lion’s club for their “Recycle for Sight” Program.

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, which 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. As Pastor Greg says You may not know how to pronounce the names, but as Pastor Greg says, “Be bold and no one will know the difference.” Be bold for Christ. Sign up to read Bible chapters.

6/26/25

It's summertime and almost time for VBS. We're trying a one-day approach this year and it will still take a lot of volunteer power. Come jump in and say "Yee Haw". We have our July 4th themed picnic on Sunday with the church providing the main meat. After service, we'll all gather in Bldg B for a great time together.

Finance Update thru May

Operating Expenses: $379,165

Operating Income: $334,790

Mortgage Expenses: $29,376

Mortgage Giving: $26,198

5/8/25

It's been a whirlwind of an Easter season, but there are many celebrations to thank God for. I hope you had a chance to participate in something along the way to gain a sense of Lent and Easter.

12/1/24

It's our privilege to serve this congregation and be a part of what God is doing in the lives of His people here and we look look forward to seeing where He moves in 2025.