Here's What's Happening in the Life of the Church
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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.
Sunday's Sermon -
Pastor Greg's sermon for Sunday March 17th "The Church on Fire: Take Courage", with scripture from Acts 23. You can watch Sunday's sermon in real time (Sunday @ 10:30 am) and throughout the week on our website link "Worship Online" .
New Member Class - March 23
New Member class will be held Saturday, March 23rd. Those wishing to join in membership with SpringLife Church on Palm Sunday, March 24th during the worship service, please contact Lorenda in the office at ext 0.
Holy Week Services
There will be a Good Friday service March 29th at 6 pm in our Sanctuary.
Easter Sunrise service, March 31st is at 7 am in the front parking lot. Bring your own chairs.
Easter Worship service in the Sanctuary will be held at 10:30 am.
Upcoming Concerts ...
The Mission Team and Outreach Team have invited The Salvation Army Brass Band to give a concert on Saturday, April 6th, at 5 pm in our Sanctuary. (The Salvation Army is our April M.O.M. too.)
Our Music Ministry is giving a free "Celebration of Praise 2024” SpringLife Choral concert on Sunday, April 14th, at 4 pm in our Sanctuary. Come hear many of the choir's favorite selections.
Our Outreach Team has scheduled "China Grove" (the band our Media Tech Mike Conway plays in) to give a free conceert in our parking lot on Saturday, May 11th at 7:30 pm. They will be performing The Ultimate Doobie Brothers Tribute! A love offering will be taken.
Please consider serving the Lord at your church, see link below!
KIDS CHURCH VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
We are just asking for help and support for our leaders of each group...
- Assist small group leader for grades K – 1st 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 2nd – 3rd 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 4th – 5th 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.
VOLUNTEER Requirements for Children's Ministry:
· Complete Background Check
· Training / Orientation
Adult Bible studies
3 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. .
New Life in S#3. Everyone is welcome to come.
Lamplighters Bible Study Tuesdays @ 11 am, building D, room #3. All are welcome to come study with us.
Men's Apologetic's Bible study Tuesdays, @ 8:30 am, bldg D, Library.
Men's Bible study Thursdays, @ 8:30 am, meeting in bldg D, classroom #3. The men are doing a multipart video series "Dust to Glory", which is an overview of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation taught by Dr. R. C. Sproul.
For the Ladies: Mary Martha Bible study meets the third Tuesday of each month @ 1:30 pm in bldg D, room #3. New Bible study starts March 19th: The title is "Everything You Need", by Dr. Jeremiah. $5 study guides have been ordered.
For everyone: Pastor's Bible study is on Hebrews using the NIV version, Wednesdays @ 6 pm in bldg B. No need to sign up. Just come and bring your favorite Bible. Ongoing study. New attendees are always welcome.
10 Core Beliefs Every Christian Should Know. Sorry this class has reached capacity, but may be offered later again in the year.
NextGen Ministries for Kids & Pre- Teens
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 5th 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
Youth Ministry
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. 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.
Prayer and Healing Ministry
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.
Karios - March MOM
The purpose of the Kairos Inside program is to establish the Kairos Christian community inside prisons through the transforming love and forgiveness of Jesus Christ.
This program brings positive and negative leaders together, in both male and female prisons for a 3 1/2 day Weekend based on a series of talks, discussions, chapel meditations and music led by a same gender team of volunteers. For many inmates, the Kairos Weekend creates the desire to become a Christian, and for others the desire to continue to grow spiritually.
The Kairos volunteers return with ‘Prayer and Share’ weekly accountability groups and reunions monthly. Christian community within the prison grows as fellowships build, nurturing each other in their faith walk and providing accountability. As a result, the Kairos Christian community inside a prison grows and begins to gain influence, especially among negative leaders, and the incidence of violence decreases.
Incarcerated participants who are released re-enter the outside world with a God-centered perspective and a new desire to become productive citizens. Kairos Inside is a front row seat to God’s miracles happening right now at the men’s and women’s prisons in over 500 institutions around the country and world.
There’s a blue “Dollars for Kairos” mason jar in the lobby on the Mission table along with information about this vital prison ministry. The dollars you donate are used to buy snacks, pizza and other refreshments to take into the prison for the inmates during the next Kairos Weekend (in the fall).
You can make a monetary donation to the life-altering ministry through the link below.
Books of the Bible on video
Some of the most beautiful passages of the Bible can be found in Psalms, and in Jesus' spoken words in the N.T. God's Word is as close as your phone or computer. Many in your church family graciously recorded scriptures, chapters and even entire books of the Bible for reference, or just for your pleasure. 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.
We would love volunteers willing to help us finish recording the Old Testament books (filled with unusual names). Call the office and we'll work with you on this challenge so we can complete the Bible.
Monthly Ministry Updates
The LIFT Board hosted a "Valentine Treat" for ladies, on Monday, Feb 12th at 1 pm. Our guest speaker was Chaplain Rhonda Overman. Rhonda is our Kairos Prison Ministry leader. "Thank you everyone for coming to our recent Valentine get-together with our L.I.F.T. women. We were so grateful for the turnout. Too - special thanks to the L.I.F.T. Board, the busy ladies who put it all together - weren't those goodies tasty? Also - we enjoyed our speaker, Rhonda Overman, as she told her life story and what endeavors it all led to."
You are a visible, vital link in maintaining L.I.F.T.'s identity as a strong, thriving ministry. We encourage you to sign up for our special events, and if you feel led to help with preparations, the board would welcome your assistance. We are considering another event in the coming months and could certainly use your help. Many hands make light work, so become an active member, not just a guest.
Foodie Tour's
If you enjoy eating out, making new friends, socializing and having a fun time, the SpringLife Foodie Tour is for you. The second Thursday of each month we pick a different restaurant for lunch, joining up with friends from church in a casual setting. We’ll eat at Buffet City on Cortez Blvd (Rt 50 across from Sam’s Club), Brooksville on Thursday April 11th at 11:30 a.m. for lunch. Sign up on the Central HUB. Each person is responsible for his own bill.
SpringLife Food Tour dinner is on the third Thursday of each month! Same rules apply for registering and covering your meals. We will meet at The Foodie DINNER Tour will be on Thursday March 21 at 6 pm at Coyote Rojo on 5357 Spring Hill Dr. Register on the HUB.
Kairos Prison Ministry "Kairos Inside" was at Lowell Correctional Institution for our spring weekend recently. Thirty six incarcerated women were ministered to and many gave their lives to Jesus Christ! We saw God move in the lives of many of these women. And we felt God's power overcome the efforts of Satan throughout the weekend.
Please pray for the ladies as we continue to keep in contact with them and help them grow in their Christian faith. Thank you for your prayers! ~Sincerely, Chaplain Rhonda Overman
"Celebration of Praise 2024" will be presented by our Music Ministry on Sunday, April 14th at 4 pm in our Sanctuary. This is a free concert. They will be performing many of their all time favorites (and your's too).
Youth Group:
Youth Group meets each Sunday evening from 5-pm - 6:30 pm. 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.
NEW WALK WOMEN’S MINISTRY
Please Note: we are sorry, but the meeting for Friday March 15th has been cancelled. Ladies, interested in connecting with other ladies of the church and community?
We meet on the third Friday of the month at 7 PM. Next scheduled time is April 19th. All ladies are invited to join in for the fellowship that woman most often need and can look forward to. We will be playing Bible Trivia in teams, so you don't need to be a Bible scholar to join in. No embarrassing moments, just a fun time with friends!
~ Lynn Logue Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. ~ Psalm 119: 105
LIBRARY MINISTRY—
Now is the time to stop by the Library and pick out a one-year devotional or one-year Bible. Yes, you can borrow the book for a whole year!
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 – 1st 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 2nd – 3rd 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 4th – 5th 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.
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
GriefShare Ministry - the current class is full, call the office for any questions you may have
GriefShare will hold the next 13-week session in the fall date and time TBD. We will be using their "new" workbook (as the last updates were ten years ago), which covers topics not previously discussed.
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 will need to register 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 70 meals each week, and encourage dine-ins over drive through. We could 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 the third Sunday of each month
Please Note: The Food Pantry will not be open on Wednesday, March 27th. We will be open all other Wednesdays.
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
Ask the Administrator, Bob Coldwell
3/6/24
We had a good time at the Church Chat a couple weeks ago and had a chance to have some "Nurture & Care" ministry leaders share updates.
It was a joy to host the FL Vocal Association's District 5 MPA for Middle and Senior High Choirs last weekend.
There will be plenty going on in this Easter season, so find a place to serve with our spring outreach event, Easter Egg-Stravaganza on March 16!
2/14/24
OK, we're finalizing our info from last year and there's so much that happened! We'll have our year in review video to show very soon and have a lot to share at our first Church Chat of 2024 on Feb. 25 at 2pm.
Finance Update thru Dec:
Operating Expenses: $740,972
Operating Income: $735,891
Mortgage Expenses: $86,410
Mortgage giving: $65,052