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 with the series “The Church on Fire”.  You can watch Sunday's sermon in real time (Sunday @ 10:30 am) and throughout the week on our website link "Worship Online" .

KIDS CHURCH VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

We are just asking for help and support for our leaders of each group...

1. Assist small group leader for grades K – 1^st on a rotation basis. This may include helping children read or write, complete a lesson activity, or a craft that supports the lesson.
2. Assist small group leader for grades 2^nd – 3^rd on a rotation basis. This may include helping children read or write, complete a lesson activity, or a craft that supports the lesson.
3. Assist small group leader for grades 4^th – 5^th on a rotation basis. This may include helping children complete a lesson activity, engage in discussion of the lesson, and helping ensure all the children are participating.
4. If games are your gift, there is a rotation schedule to help with organized games from 10:00 – 10:25.
5. Volunteers are welcome and encouraged. If interested, we will find a place for you.

A class for our 3-year-old children is in the works. If you feel called to fill this opportunity as the lead person OR are interested in assisting a lead person in this class, we are excited to hear from you.

Please contact Lynn Logue if you are interested in volunteering in the children’s ministry in any of these capacities.

VOLUNTEER Requirements for Children's Ministry:

·        Complete Background Check

·        Training / Orientation

Pastor Greg is leading the Bible study at 6 pm in building B with a study on Galatians and Ephesians. Our study starts with Galatians first. Read ahead and bring your Bible to the class. No registration or need to sign up ahead of time. We take attendance each week.

Trunk or Treat! October 31st from 5:30-7:30 pm We are asking for bags of store bought individually wrapped candies for this event. It’s a safe alternative for our community children. In the past we’ve had well over a thousand in attendance in past years. If you wish to park your car and distribute candy, please contact the office. We ask you bring one ‘starter’ bag to distribute, and the church will supply the rest. Feel free to decorate your car, yourselves, and join us for a fun time.

2 Sunday Adult Classes meet at 9 am, in the Sanctuary building:

Rock for All Ages in S# 2 all are welcome

Christianity Today in S#4...all are welcome!

Pastor's Bible study, Wednesdays at 6 pm - Pastor Greg will be leading a Bible study in building B.

Lamplighters Bible Study Tuesday Sept 5th @ 11 am, building D, room #3. Study guide $5.

Precepts Bible Study on Nehemiah, Mondays, Sept 11 thru Oct 8 from 1-3 pm in building D, room #3. Workbook $14.

Men's Apologetic's Bible study Tuesdays, @ 8:30 am, bldg D, Library. We will be studying through is "Cold Case Christianity: A Homicide Detective Investigates the Claims of the Bible." by J. Warner Wallace. 

Methodist Men's Bible study Thursdays, @ 8:30 am, bldg D, room #3. the men are doing an in-depth study of God's Law with a primary focus on the Ten Commandments.

For the Ladies: Mary Martha Bible study meets the third Tuesday of each month @ 1:30 pm in bldg D, room #3.

KIDS’ CHURCH—

Our doors open at 10 am on Sunday. This allows time for parents to check their kids in and get to church on time. Kids have time to play together. Kids church worship begins at 10:30 am and is interactive. We give our offering to Jesus and thank Him for all the things He does for us. We open with prayer, discussion of our key point, participate in music time, listen to the Bible Story, and break into small groups for further exploration and study of the lesson. Kids 4 years of age through 5^th grade are welcome. We have a few sixth graders who enjoy helping and participating also.

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

Our curriculum is Bible based. We recently started studying the books of the Bible and are beginning with Genesis.

The 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 determine which grade he/she will be attending. Your child will be introduced to other children, and you will be on your way to participate in Worship. After the service, you return to 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.

Youth Ministry

Do you like to sing or play a musical instrument? If so, you are encouraged to come Sundays at 4:30 pm in building A. Mike Conway is available to help with the musical interest.

Then 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. 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.

About 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. One can submit prayer requests through our website or by calling the church office. Phone calls and weekly communications with the church family is vitally important for this ministry and results in finding needs for prayer. We celebrate our 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 or on the printed copy found in the Sanctuary lobby each Sunday.

Over the past 12 months, Your SpringLife Food Pantry has served over 8,300 Hernando County households! 8,300 Households equates to almost 25,000 residents and over 275,000 pounds of food. We are extremely thankful for our dedicated Community and Corporate Partners that help provide food products on a weekly basis from Farm Share (USDA), Publix, Target, Dollar General and Bagelicious. This year the Food Pantry has experienced a significant increase of families that may still be working but can’t make ends meet. In fact, this past week, September 6^th your Food Pantry volunteers served 235 households in 5 hours. That’s close to 50 households an hour! If the Pantry maintains serving this number of Hernando County households on a weekly basis we will exceed over 10,000+ households . Your financial donations support our clients throughout these difficult times of need and during the holidays. All the work and support Your SpringLife Food Pantry provides would not be possible without your donations and all the dedicated volunteers God has sent to help this mission. We thank you for your thoughts, prayers, financial support and again our volunteers.   You can help our community in need by donating through the below MOM link.

Some of the most beautiful passages of the Bible can be found in Psalms, and in Jesus' spoken words in the N.T. Not everyone carries their Bible with them. And sometimes you may want to share a special special message during a conversation (or even an evangelism opportunity), or just hear some uplifting passages to help carry you through the day. The Word of God is as close as your phone or computer. Many in your church family volunteered to record scriptures, chapters and even entire books of the Bible for reference, or just for your pleasure.

Perhaps your eyes aren't what they used to be and yet you still need God's Word, perhaps you would find our recorded Books of the Bible a helpful alternative in your daily devotions. All the New Testament books are available here, along with a good number of favorite OT books. Accessing them is easy. Click the link below and choose where you wish to begin, starting and stopping at any point. And for those of you willing to accept the challenge of pronouncing some of those 'ancient, foreign, and unusual names' (which the Old Testament is full of) we'd love you to read some of those OT books still waiting to be recorded. Call the office and we'll work with you on this challenge so we can complete the Bible.

The Outreach team ...If you enjoy eating out, making new friends, and fellowshiping with others, we think you will enjoy our newest program...The SpringLife Foodie Tour! The idea is: once a month going out to lunch, meeting at a different restaurant each time, joining up with friends from church in a casual setting. It's a wonderful opportunity to get to know others from church. Details on the central hub Sept 28th. Our next luncheon is October 12th, will be at Rookies Sports Bar & Grill, 3095 Anderson Snow Rd, Spring Hill, Fl 34609 @ 11:30am. You will need to register on the central hub when the link is available. as we will need to let the restaurant know how many are attending. We will meet at the restaurant at 11:30 am and each guest will cover their own meal.

Trunk or Treat! October 31st from 5:30-7:30 pm

We are already asking for donations of store bought individually wrapped candies for this event. It’s not too early to think about joining us for our next Truck or Treat event in the front parking lot. This event is a safe alternative for children with well over a thousand in attendance in past years. If you wish to park your car and distribute candy, a link is provided on the web. We ask you bring one ‘starter’ bag to distribute, and the church will supply the rest. Feel free to decorate your car,  yourselves, and join us for a fun time.

Youth Group

Youth Group meets each Sunday evening from 5-pm - 6:30 pm. Those interested in playing a musical instrument or sharing their gift of singing are encouraged to come at 4:30 pm. Mike Conway is available to help with the musical interest. 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.

NEW WALK WOMEN’S MINISTRY—July Update

New Walk Women’s Ministry offers an evening opportunity for Intergenerational women to come together for a devotion, prayer, and time of fellowship.

We'll meet Friday, October 20th at 7 pm in building A , topic to be announced.

~ Lynn Logue Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. ~ Psalm 119: 105

LIBRARY MINISTRY—

We have three new volunteers. Thank you, Lois Johnson and Beverly Lewis for your willingness to help on Tuesdays. Thank you, Laura Gould, for your willingness to help when needed on Sunday mornings. It is exciting to have you all as part of the church library team.

 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.

~Please contact Lynn Logue or the church office if you are interested.

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.

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.   Lynn Logue, Library Ministry Leader

KIDS CHURCH VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

·       Assist small group leader for grades K – 1^st on a rotation basis. This may include helping children read or write, complete a lesson activity, or a craft that supports the lesson.

·       Assist small group leader for grades 2^nd – 3^rd on a rotation basis. This may include helping children read or write, complete a lesson activity, or a craft that supports the lesson.

·       Assist small group leader for grades 4^th – 5^th on a rotation basis. This may include helping children complete a lesson activity, engage in discussion of the lesson, and helping ensure all the children are participating.

·       If games are your gift, there is a rotation schedule to help with organized games from 10:00 – 10:25.

·       Volunteers are welcome and encouraged. If interested, we will find a place for you.

 A class for our 3-year-old children is in the works. If you feel called to fill this opportunity as the lead person OR are interested in assisting a lead person in this class, we are excited to hear from you.

 Please contact Lynn Logue if you are interested in volunteering in the children’s ministry in any of these capacities.

Prayer Shawl Ministry

We meet the third Wednesday of each month at 10:30 am in building D, classroom #1. If you like to knit or crochet and have some free time, we would love for you to join us at our meetings. Shawls will again be on display in the lobby November 12th.

If you would like to make a shawl, 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

L.I.F.T. Ministry

The Ladies had a successful "Autumn Leaves" social with 21 in attendance. It was quite the fun event. We had a guest speaker, fun games, prizes, refreshments, and best of all time to socialize with familiar friends and make new ones. We have two more events in the planning stages...one in December for Christmas and one in February for Valentine's Day. Your participation shows you value the fellowship of the L.I.F.T. Ministry and would like to see it continue.

GriefShare Ministry

GriefShare is at capacity. We regret that we cannot take any more people for this fall. Our next 13-week session cycle for GriefShare is planned for the spring of 2024. You may go to the Grief Share website for other locations at: https://www.griefshare.org/findagroup.

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 three active Care Companions. Welcome back to Deb Babine as a Care Companion.

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 must registration on-line for this dinner each week. We offer dine and and take out. 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 over 100 meals each week between dine-in and drive through. We could always use a few more volunteers. ~Sincerely, Jan Griffioen 

Food Pantry

The Food Pantry hosts Cup of Faith. Our fellowship time of meeting is on the third Sunday of each month, next one set for October 15th. Join us after the worship service in Building B around 11:30 am.

For our Wednesday pantry news: The families now being served during the Wednesday distribution are now averaging 190. This number is getting close to the product storage space currently available. The products received from Farm Share have decreased due to their funding which in turn has caused our expenses to increase. The industrial refrigerator in the pantry had a major repair cost and parts issue so it was removed from service. Currently we have enough refrigerator capacity to meet the need.  God Bless , ~Larry & Rose Milks

8/21/23

We continue the process of transitioning our operations and finances over to SpringLife Church, Inc. We've also got a few projects that either have recently been completed or we're finalizing. The lawn crew did a refresh project of the memorial garden at the front of the Fellowship Hall. We're making preparations to replace the carpet in Building A (Light House) for the NextGen ministry in the coming months. There's also a project that Duke Energy is pursuing out in our back "ditch" easement property that we're navigating. Also, we've been asked by the County Election Office to consider hosting as an early voting site for the 2024 general election in our Bldg A. Fall is here. We're working on a few fun church event ideas. Get connected and involved.

7/7/23

Well there's been a flurry of business activity during the month of June regarding the finalization of our disaffiliation. We've had to change everything from letterhead to tax records and from local vendors to banks and the federal government. We now have all the "release" paperwork from the FL Conference and are finishing up all the remaining steps in the process. We received our welcome notification from the GM Church as effective June 1, 2023.