Messiah Lutheran Church March ~ 2014

14920 Hutchison Rd. Tampa, Florida (North of Ehrlich) 33625-5507

Tammy Nunes, Office Administrator 961-2182 (Office) tnunes@messiahtampa.com 968-8895 (Office) Fax 961-0592

James R. Guelzow, Pastor 963-3419 (H) Abby Moss, Family Life Minister 789-7143 (C)

www.messiahtampa.com

Jody Schweichler, Preschool Director/Teacher 968-9534

Kim Capsas, Minister of Music/Organist 948-2767 Connie Sikkema, Migrant Ministry Director 968-6061

Worship:

8:30 AM (Holy Communion 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays) Christian Education:

9:45 AM Contemporary (Holy Communion 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays) 9:45 AM

11:00 AM (Holy Communion 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays)

Fellow Redeemed, WD-40, what’s that all about? In 1953 the Rocket Chemical Com-pany began business. Its staff of three set out to create a line of rust-prevention solvents and degreasers. The process was long and involved. It took them 40 attempts to perfect their formula, but they eventually did. Today we know their product as WD-40, which stands for Water Displace-ment, 40th attempt. “WD-40” is how we describe our Lenten journey of faith: “With Dedi-cation, 40 days.” We mark the church season of Lent with a 40 day focus on the passion, suffering and death of our Lord. With dedication we begin Lent on March 5th with Ash Wednesday, a service of Holy Communion and the optional Imposition of Ashes. With dedication we move throughout this 40 day pilgrimmage with Jesus. With dedication we focus our heart and life each Wednesday on such a wondrous love as His. With great dedication our Lord Jesus came from heaven. He entered this world of sin as the Christchild. St Paul says, “And being found in ap-pearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death - even death on a cross! (Philippians 2:8).” With great dedication Jesus came to bring us forgiveness. He yielded Himself to the injustice of a trial and to the sentence of death by crucifixion. He even prayed for His ene-mies as the agony of the cross settled in. With great dedication Jesus re-mained fastened there, not the nails holding Him, but His deep love for you and me. And when His sacrifice for our sins was complete, then and only then, did He declare, “It is finished.” And our salvation was secure. Our forgiveness complete as three days later, God the Father raised His dedicated Son to life and a victory over death! “WD-40” therefore is how we enter Lent. In gratitude that can never be repaid to Jesus, we dedicate ourselves to meditate each Wednesday for what our Savior has accomplished for us. Then we move forward in faith (even beyond those 40 days!), to serve, to share, to sacrifice, so all will know the redeeming, restoring grace of Christ the Lord. Pastor Guelzow

Messiah Lutheran Church

14920 Hutchison Road

Tampa, Florida 33625

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Statement of Mission

We, the members of Messiah Lutheran, in grateful thanksgiving for the blessings of forgiveness, life and salvation through

Jesus Christ our Lord:

~ Consecrate ourselves to grow in faith

~ Devote ourselves to grow in service

~ Dedicate ourselves to grow in witness outreach

Do you know God’s love?

Can you grasp how wide and long, how

high and deep is the love of Christ?

Ephesians 3:18

CONTINUING SERVING MESSIAH IN MARCH

8:30 AM 11:00 AM ELDERS:

2 Dan Carlson & Mike Mekelburg John Dufresne & Todd Lewandoski

5 - Ash Wednesday ~ 11:00...Mike Healey & Phil Mattice

5:00...Mike Castro & Gary Weber ~ ~ 7:00...Ron Dial & John Dufresne

9 Mike Castro Mike Healey

12 - Lent ~ 5:00...Gary Weber ~ ~ 7:00...Todd Lewandoski

16 Dan Carlson & Ken Nester Bill Meyer & Gary Weber

19 - Lent ~ 5:00...David Irwin ~ ~ 7:00...Ron Dial

23 Mike Castro Todd Lewandoski

26 - Lent ~ 5:00...Ken Nester ~ ~ 7:00...Todd Lewandoski

30 Dan Carlson & Mike Mekelburg Mike Healey & Gary Weber

GREETERS:

2 Lu Heine Stu & Pam Dalton

9 Bill & Betty Hilbmann Wendy Huss

16 Susan Olds Mark Lemke

23 Susanne Powell Eric & Brenda Peterson

30 Chris & Bente Smith Beverly Petts

COFFEE: 2 Gwen Salt 9 LWML 16 Floyd Skeins (Men’s Group) 23 Five and Two 30 Thrivent

PROJECTIONISTS

2 (8:30) Joshua Ellerbee (9:45) Nathan Nester (11:00) Mark Lemke

5 - Ash Wednesday - 11:00…Abby Moss ~ ~ 5:00…Kathy Larson ~ ~ 7:00…Lynn Guelzow

9 (8:30) Teresa Klicker (9:45) Dave Anderson (11:00) David Pergande

12 - Lent - 11:00…Abby Moss ~ ~ 5:00…Mark Lemke ~ ~ 7:00…David Pergande

16 (8:30) Lynn Guelzow (9:45) Annette Ryan (11:00) Mark Lemke

19 - Lent - 11:00…Abby Moss ~ ~ 5:00…Mark Lemke ~ ~ 7:00…Lynn Guelzow

23 (8:30) Teresa Klicker (9:45) Maddie Coghan (11:00) Kathy Larson

26 - LENT - 11:00…Abby Moss ~ ~ 5:00…Kathy Larson ~ ~ 7:00…David Pergande

30 (8:30) Joshua Ellerbee (9:45) Nathan Nester (11:00) Lynn Guelzow

CONTEMPORARY SERVICE 9:45 a.m. USHERS: ELDERS: ACOLYTES:

2 Floyd Skeins & Sara Skeins Ken Nester Aryn Nester

9 Joni Daniel & Jolianna Daniel Ron Dial & David Irwin Kayla Rebuck

16 Ron Dial & Sarah Dial Ron Dial Aidan Neal

23 Steve & Gaylene Gay Bob Harrigan & David Irwin Emma Irwin

30 Floyd Skeins & Sara Skeins Ron Dial & Bob Harrigan Amanda Eckert

March Birthday Blessings!March Birthday Blessings!March Birthday Blessings!March Birthday Blessings!

... together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ.

Ephesians 3:18

1 Brandon Moll Kyle Moll

2 Evelyn Larsen

3 Sharon Danaher

Samantha Kilpinen

Camryn Pullara

4 Chad Rebuck

Douglas Sipple

5 Dixie Meyer

6 Erica Amerson

Roger Labart

7 Alison Noesen

8 Carolyn Wagner

9 Lynn Goren

Tristan Morillo

10 James Hendricks

Matthew Jones

11 Jayson Cruz

Emily Lewis

Jody Schweichler

12 Ralph Cole

Noah Loechelt

Kimberly Spiwak

13 Al Knaak

Aiden Skeins

14 Ashley Noesen

15 Dan Eller

Curtis Link

Abigail Martin

Marie Rebuck

16 Matthew Loechelt

Nancy Vail

17 Perry Haupt Dr. Sandor Vandor

18 Dorothy Benke

Tim Coghan

Carlie Restrepo

19 Dusty Walton

20 Payton Davis

Dianne Gardner

Jocelyn Rans

Ryanne Richards

21 Juan Cruz

Yvonne Lynch

Emma Munzen

22 Katie Hernandez

Christian Moll

23 Jordan Amerson

24 William Cagle

Olivia Kassel

Kathy Larson

25 Crystal Ellerbee

26 Ruth Atkins

George Dlugi

Gabbie Morillo

27 Kimberly Mantei

28 Adam Daniel

Lauren DeWeese

Shirley Doerr

Bill Ryan

Norma Stemm

29 Joe Bartolotta

Emily Labart

Susan Rodrick

30 Sue McClutchy

Donna Riek

31 Carolyn Obenberger

PRESCHOOL NEWS

Open Registration for the 2014-2015 School Year Continues!

Registration fee is $75.00 for 3 year olds No fee for VPK students

5 day a week 4 year old class - VPK Program - 7 openings 3 day a week 3 year old class- $205.00 per month - 7 openings 2 day a week 3 year old class -$175.00 per month - 12 openings For a tour of our Preschool or for more information, please call Jody Schweichler, Director at (813) 968-9534. Check out our Preschool Website: www.messiahpreschool.org The school board will meet on March 3rd at 2:00 p.m. in the Ministry Center. We will be discussing upcoming events and activities within the Preschool. If you are interested in being a part of this wonderful ministry please come to the meeting or contact Jerry Hansen at (813) 622-9661. Thank you.

Everyone is Invited to join us for…

Chef Wars (think Top Chef meets The Taste)

a special Youth Fundraiser Dinner on

Saturday March 1 from 6-8PM.

Several of our Youth have special skills in the kitchen and dishes they would like to share with you. They will be competing with our resident chef, Nate

Watters to see who makes the best dish. Taste all the dishes on your plate and vote for your favorite. A full meal (salad, entrée, side dishes, and dessert) will be provided. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased by contacting Abby in the

youth office or at the door. Kids 3 and younger eat for free! Any proceeds will go to Confirmation Retreat,

Middle School Gathering, and the High School Summer

Service Project.

SERVING MESSIAH IN MARCH

8:30 AM 11:00 AM

USHERS

2 Christopher Smith/Keith Bakalyar Mike McKenzie/Paul Dworkin

Chuck Sumpter/Mike Mekelburg Daniel Haney/Cliff Yarosh

Christian Moll Bryan Burgess/Bruce Noyes

5 - Ash Wednesday ~ 7:00...Jeff Salt/Mark Mirabella/Julia Salt/Mark Eicholtz

9 Joel Mathews/Al Knaak Tim Hohl/Jim Gardner

Ken Vollrath/Ann Ferguson Mike Turke/Dick Larson

Rick Larson/Jay Hanjian

12 - Lent ~ 7:00...Christopher Smith/Keith Bakalyar/Chuck Sumpter/Mike Mekelburg/Christian Moll

16 Jeff Salt/Mark Mirabella Vic Riveiro/Steve Turke/Tommy Brown

Julia Salt/Mark Eicholtz John Schweichler/Jan Umbaugh

19 - Lent ~ 7:00...Joel Mathews/Al Knaak/Ken Vollrath/Ann Ferguson

23 Christopher Smith/Keith Bakalyar Mike McKenzie/Paul Dworkin

Chuck Sumpter/Mike Mekelburg Daniel Haney/Cliff Yarosh

Christian Moll Bryan Burgess/Bruce Noyes

26 - Lent ~ 7:00...Vic Riveiro/Steve Turke/Tommy Brown/John Schweichler/Jan Umbaugh

30 Joel Mathews/Al Knaak Tim Hohl/Jim Gardner

Ken Vollrath/Ann Ferguson Mike Turke/Dick Larson

Rick Larson/Jay Hanjian

ACOLYTES:

2 Trey Boling Kyle Mavrides

5 - Ash Wednesday ~ 5:00...Teddy Rose ~ ~ 7:00...Jayden Naffin

9 Chloe Simpson Maria Bellott

12 - Lent ~ 5:00...Delanie Matson ~ ~ 7:00...Jordan Amerson

16 Alvin Forte Matthew Jones

19 - Lent ~ 5:00...Caroline Daniels ~ ~ 7:00...Julian Hiatt

23 Gabe Hiatt Caroline Daniels

26 - Lent ~ 5:00...Evan Munzen ~ ~ 7:00...Gabe Hiatt

30 Trey Boling Maria Bellott ALTAR GUILD: Lu Heine/Susan Olds/Dick Erickson/Susan Powell Dorothy Beigert & Donna Pero

Q: If we like this pastor, can we call him to be our pastor?

A: There is an implicit understanding between the intentional interim pastor and the congregation that they are here for a set amount of time, and they will not be called to be the next pastor. Moreover, they are generally retired pastors and not looking to enter another long-term pastorate.

Q: How soon can he be here?

A: We have already begun the process since the vote on January 10. The next step is to define what we are looking for in this pastor so President Walton can seek to provide a good match for our congregation and needs. We will do this at a Voter’s meeting on Sunday, March 2, at 12:15 in the Ministry Center. From there, President Walton will work to fill the request. The Call Committee will submit a rec-ommendation at another Voter’s meeting. With Messiah congregation approval, and with God’s blessings, the intentional interim pastor could start here as early as late May or early June.

The Call Committee will keep you informed on the status of the process. Any fur-ther decisions on this, or any matter pertaining to the calling of a pastor (interim or permanent), will be brought before the members.

Q: What is the Call Committee working on now?

A: We are diligently working to complete the documents needed for President Walton for the intentional interim pastor process, and gathering statistics and data on the congregation to create a profile of the church and community that is neces-sary and required for calling a permanent pastor.

Call Committee: Please contact any member if you have questions or concerns. You may also send a message through Messiah’s website, under the Call Commit-tee tab.

Joel Mathews, President

Members: John Dufresne, Claudia Bohren, Mike Mekelburg, Sherri Irwin, Walt Halfmann, Connie Proeschel, Wayne Jackson, Abby Moss

First Thursday Potluck - March 6th at 6:30 p.m. The first Thursday of every month we invite everyone in the congregation to bring a dish to share. There will be time for fellowship and for us to get to know each other. This is a wonderful opportu-nity for you to invite a friend or neighbor. Bring the whole family for a wonderful night of food and fellowship. ANGEL STITCHES will meet on Sunday, March 9th at 2:00 p.m. in Classroom 1 of the CLC. In addition to our other handcrafted projects, we will be discussing a new, exciting endeavor to begin sewing "pillowcase dresses" for Raye Minardi's next mis-sion trip to the Dominican Republic. These easy-to-sew dresses are a BIG hit with the little (and big) girls there. If you would like to become involved in this outreach, we invite you to join us. (Donations of pillowcases will be appreciated and may be dropped off in the Church office.) Please call Judy Riveiro (961-9471) or Lynn Turke (960-7289) with any questions. Morning LWML Meeting ~ Tuesday, March 11th at 10:30 a.m. in the CLC.

Evening LWML Meeting ~ Thursday, March 13th at 7:30 p.m. at Cathy Most’s home.

Newsletter Information ~ All directors, committee members, and anyone else desiring to place announcements in the April Newsletter, please e-mail to Tammy at tnunes@messiahtampa.com by Friday, March 14th. Carrollwood Care Center Birthday Parties ~ The monthly birthday for this month will be held Wednesday, March 19th at 2:15 PM at Carrollwood Care Nursing Home (located right behind Messiah). Any questions? - call Connie Proeschel at 813-746-5864.

PLASTIC JARS NEEDED ~ Please save your clean, empty, plastic peanut butter or jelly jars for Lorraine. You may give them to me or drop them off in my Sunday School classroom in the CLC (Nursery room). Many thanks! Lorraine Eden

A prayer for your personal witness

outreach in 2014:

Lord, lay some soul upon my heart,

And love that soul through me;

And may I nobly do my part

To win that soul for Thee.

~ Tucker

Reminder

Set your clocks

ahead

Saturday Night,

March 8th

Prayer Vigil Saturday, March 1st

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

We invite you to spend time in prayer with your fellow brothers and sisters in Christ on Saturday, March 1st from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

The purpose of this Prayer Vigil is to have an intentional time in the sanctuary to go to the Lord with special petitions and prayers, both as a group

and privately as individuals for one hour. Some suggestions to focus on during that hour of prayer include:

● A Lenten journey of faith and repentance as we walk through the season of Lent.

● Our Lord’s guidance as we plan and carry out intentional outreach in our community.

● Our Lord’s Presence in the lives of every member of Messiah as we pray for one

another by name.

● National concerns for the United States.

● Peace in the areas of turmoil, conflict and war in the world.

“Restored In Christ”

Lent 2014

We invite you to join your family of Messiah as we pause each Wednesday in this Lenten season to meditate on “Restored in Christ.”

11:00 a.m. ~ 11:40 a.m. Worship

5:00 ~ 5:40 p.m. Worship

5:45 p.m. Supper (Free-will offering)

7:00 ~ 7:40 p.m. Worship

Ash Wednesday ~ “Broken Hearts Restored” (March 5th) (Imposition of ashes and Holy Communion)

March 12th ~ “Broken Vessel Restored”

March 19th ~ “Broken Trust Restored”

March 26th ~ “Broken Bread Restored”

April 2nd ~ “Broken Promises Restored”

April 9th ~ “Broken Justice Restored”

Call Committee Update

Question: What is this Intentional Interim Pastor thing I keep hearing about?

Answer: An Intentional Interim Pastor is defined in the “Manual for Congregations Engaged in the Call Process” provided by FL-GA District, as: “A pastor who serves the congregation on a full-time basis. This is generally a retired pastor who is will-ing to serve and assist a congregation in a transitional time.”

Q: How is that different from a Vacancy Pastor or a Supply Pastor?

A: A vacancy pastor is defined as “a pastor who is engaged by the congregation to provide pastoral services and coverage for worship on a regular basis.” A supply pastor is “one who confines his ministry to preaching at services or performing other very limited functions…Several supply pastors may take turns in a schedule of preaching duties.”

The Call Committee recommended, and the members motioned and approved on January 10, that we seek an intentional interim pastor. At a later date we will vote on calling the specific pastor.

Q: What benefit is there in calling an intentional interim pastor?

A: This pastor will be here full time, for a set period of time, and will provide a wide range of pastoral services, rather than just leading worship and assisting in other limited functions. Of greater benefit, they will be leading us through the transition from the long and rich service of Pastor Guelzow into a new chapter of our minis-try.

Q: Why is there a need for a transition?

A: Beloved members of our family, Pastor and Lynn Guelzow, will be leaving Mes-siah after 31 years of ministry here and 40 total. It takes time for a church to cele-brate that history and prepare itself to accept the leadership of a new shepherd. The intentional interim pastor is trained to help lead us through, and prepare us for, the transition to a new long-term pastor.

Ministries & Activities

Adult Bible Study (Sunday 9:45 a.m.)

Mark Lemke - “Books of the Bible” - Ministry Center Room 201

Pastor’s Bible Study - CLC - Middle

Altar Guild - Lois Draper @ 961-8287 or Judy Riveiro @ 961-9471

Angel Stitches - CLC - Room 1 - Contact Judy Riveiro @ 961-9471 or Lynn Turke @ 960-7289

Assimilation - CLC - Conference Room - Contact Erik Peterson @ 985-9518

Bakalyar’s Neighborhood Bible Study - At her home - Contact Beverly @ 300-3085

BAMOMS - CLC - Middle

Blind Ministry Luncheon - CLC - Middle - Contact Lynn Guelzow @ 963-3419

Boy Scouts - Ministry Center - Room 204 & Gym

Center for Hispanic Studies - Ministry Center - Room 204

Choir - Sanctuary - Monday - Contact Kim Capsas @ 598-8160 or Facebook

Christian Education Mtg. - Copier Room

Cub Scouts – Pack 18 - CLC - Middle, Room 1,2,3 & Conference Room

Florida Suncoast Decorative Artist - CLC - Middle

Handbells - Sanctuary - Monday - Contact Kim Capsas @ 598-8160 or Facebook

LifeLight Bible Study - CLC - Conference Room - Wednesday @ 10:00 a.m.

LWML - Contact Nancy Lemke at 264-5095

Memorial Garden Committee - Cry Room - Contact Lu Heine @ 569-9377

Men’s Bible Study - CLC - Conference Room ~ ~ Wednesday Morning 7:00 a.m.

Messiah’s Followers Forever - Ministry Center ~ Contact Barbara Packer @ 428-6204

Messiah Migrant Ministry - Ministry Center - Room 201 - Connie Sikkema, 610-6061

Narcotics Anonymous - Ministry Center - Youth Room

Pinochle - contact David West at 972-8861 or westbaysol@hotmail.com; play monthly

Preschool Fellowship - Ministry Center - Gym

Senior Adults - Lois Dworkin - 727-648-4365 or Dorothy Biegert - 961-0659

Social Ministry - CLC - Conference Room

Stephen Ministry Support - Ministry Center - Rm. 201- Walt Halfmann, 792-8406

Trail Life - CLC

Wednesday Evening Adult Bible Study ~ 6:45 - 7:45, Ministry Center #201

Young Adults 20’s - 30’s - Abby Moss, 789-7143

Youth Choir/Flag Team - Contact Kim Capsas @ 598-8160 or Facebook

Youth Sunday Afternoon - Ministry Center - Gym & Youth Room - Abby Moss, 789-7143

Women of Messiah - LWML The LWML groups met in February and decided to do a project for Lu-

theran World Relief. We will be putting together Personal Care

Kits. These kits are sent to people who have lost everything and need ba-

sic personal care items. It only includes six items: a bath towel (dark color ), two bars of

bath soap, one toothbrush, one sturdy comb and one metal nail clipper. They are very

specific about what they want in the kit so please follow the directions on the form. If

you would like to put together a kit please pick up instructions on the rolling LWML cart

in the narthex of church. Bring your kits to the meeting in March or May. The morning

LWML group will not meet in April. You may also leave your kits on the bottom of the

LWML cart.

The LWML ladies would like to host one of the Lenten suppers with our delicious

soups. We are not sure yet if that will happen or the date so watch the bulletin and we

will let you know if and when the ladies will be hosting one of the suppers.

Mark your calendars for a tentative date for the Tampa Zone Rally. It will be held on

Sat. April 26 at Christ the King, Riverview. More information on the rally will be in the

next newsletter or in the bulletin.

The morning LWML group will meet in March but not in April. We will meet on Tuesday,

March 11 at 10:30 a.m. in the CLC conference room. After a short meeting we plan on

going to Citrus Park Mall and having lunch at BJ's restaurant and then we will go to the

Regal theatres, right in the mall and see the 1:00 movie, "Son Of God." This is sure to be

a good movie. The evening group will meet on Thursday, March 13 at 7:30 at Cathy

Most's house, 7103 Halifax Ct. If you need a ride let Nancy Lemke know and she will pick

you up at Messiah.

The Paint Party was fantastic! We had such a great time and the end result is outstanding. Please make sure to stop by the CLC and see the transformation.

Thank you so much Mark, Christine, Beverly, Teresa, Eric, Don, Jeff, Al, David, Allison, Lorraine, Abby, Keith, Ernie and Melissa for all your hard work. And Thank You Mrs. Polly for providing delicious donuts.

Now that the main part is painted the classrooms and bathrooms really do need some at-tention as well, so save the date MARCH 8th and we can have another Paint Party and get the rest of the building looking beautiful.

Sincerely, Beverly Bakalyar

Messiah Lutheran Sunday School March 2014

Come to Sunday school and meet your teachers and helpers:

2 Year Old Class: Lorraine Eden CLC Nursery

Preschool/Kindergarten: Cathy Minardi & Jackie Burnett CLC RM 1

1st & 2nd Grade: Vicky Scarborough & James Capsas CLC RM 2

3rd & 4th Grade: Dan & Tracey Haney CLC RM 3

5th & 6th Grade: Meghann & Marc Thacker MMC RM 203

7th & 8th Grade: Paul Dworkin MMC RM 204

High School: Abby Moss MMC Youth RM

Adults: Walt Halfmann CLC Center & Mark Lemke MMC RM 201

LIVE. With LIVE, children get a Bible message that’s easy to understand and relates to

their age level. Children can study with their peers. We have an experienced teacher

and helper, a warm room, and a Bible for you and your entire family. If parents come,

their children will follow.

March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. Jesus is the reverse of that, he came as a lamb and will return like a lion. Lent starts on Ash Wednesday on March 5th this year. We can ponder His truth during lent. These principals are taught in Sunday School. Commit your family to regular worship and Sunday School. We are teaching lessons from

March LIVE lessons:

Key: (P)=Preschool (G)=Grade school (T)=Teen

March 2: (P) Jesus is Our Friend (G) God Gives Wisdom (T) Choosing Ultimate Role Model

March 9: (P) Triumphful Entry (G) God Speaks About Action, (T) Representing Jesus Every Day

March 16: (P) Triumphful Entry (G) God Wants Us to Know His Love (T) Value of Solitude

March 23: (P) Triumphful Entry (G) We Show God’s Love in Our Friendship (T) Benefits of Scripture Memory

March 30: (P) Jesus is Alive! (G) We Show Our Enemies God’s Love (T) Physical Change

We cordially invite you to join our Lent and Easter Celebrations:

Ash Wednesday March 5th ~ “Broken Hearts Restored”

(Imposition of ashes and Holy Communion)

Wednesdays March 12, 19, 26 and April 2 and 9

Lenten Worship Services at 11:00 a.m., 5:00 and 7:00 p.m.

“Restored in Christ”

Palm Sunday, April 13th

Services 8:30, 9:45 a.m., 11:00 a.m.

Palm Crosses

Choir and Bellchoir

Maundy Thursday, April 17th

Service Times: 11:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.

With Holy Communion

Good Friday, April 18th

One Service at 7:00 p.m.

Meditation and Drama on the cross:

“Is This The End?”

Holy Saturday, April 19th

Easter Egg Hunt and Games - 10:00 a.m.

Easter Sunday, April 20th

(All Services with Celebration of Holy Communion)

Outdoor Sunrise Service at 7:00 a.m.

Easter Festival Worship Services at

8:30, 9:45 and 11:00 a.m.

Easter Breakfast 7:45-10:45 a.m.

MUSIC MINISTRY NEWS

“IS THIS THE END?”

Drama and Music on Good Friday

April 18th

7:00 p.m.

Desperately Seeking ALTOS!

Choir: Mondays at 7:30 p.m.

Come and Sing!

“HOT MEAL PROGRAM”

FUNDRAISER

FIVE AND TWO will be having an AVON Fundraiser, starting March 2,

2014, and ending on March 17, 2014, to support the community’s “Hot

Meal Program” held at Zion Lutheran Church, here in Tampa Heights.

This program is presently serving FREE dinners on Monday nights starting at 5:30 p.m. We average approximately 65 meals each week. We provide food, fellowship, a children’s program, and when requested, spiritual guidance.

If you would like to help by taking Orders, collecting money and delivering the order(s) once received, OR placing an Order, please contact Suzie Miller, she will provide materials needed.

Suzie Miller, Nathan Watters Director of the “Hot Meal Program” Executive Director, Five and Two suziem.avon@gmail.com (AVON only) (813) 480-4858 greenduster5@yahoo.com (all other information) (813) 288-0618

We would like to invite our teens and entire church family

to join us on Saturday March 22nd

at the AMC Veteran’s

for a special film, “God’s Not Dead.”

Present-day college freshman and devout Christian, Josh Wheaton (Shane Harper), finds his faith challenged on his first day of Philosophy class by the dogmatic and argumentative Professor Radis-son (Kevin Sorbo). Radisson begins class by informing students that they will need to disavow, in writing, the existence of God on that first day, or face a failing grade. As other students in the class begin scribbling the words “God Is Dead” on pieces of paper as instructed, Josh find himself at a crossroads, having to choose between his faith and his future. Josh offers a nervous refusal, provok-ing an irate reaction from his smug professor. Radisson assigns him a daunting task: if Josh will not admit that “God Is Dead,” he must prove God’s existence by presenting well-researched, intellec-tual arguments and evidence over the course of the semester, and engage Radisson in a head-to-head debate in front of the class. If Josh fails to convince his classmates of God’s existence, he will fail the course and hinder his lofty academic goals. With almost no one in his corner, Josh wonders if he can really fight for what he believes. Can he actually prove the existence of God? Wouldn’t it just be easier just to write “God Is Dead” and put the whole incident behind him? GOD’S NOT

DEAD weaves together multiple stories of faith, doubt and disbelief, culminating in a dramatic call to action. The film will educate, entertain, and inspire moviegoers to explore what they really be-

lieve about God, igniting important conversations.

We will release price and time information a little closer to this date. Watch the bulletin for more information on time and cost. If you can’t join us when we are scheduled, we encourage you to find another time to support this movie.

Thrivent Choice – Helping to Strengthen Communities

Through Thrivent Choice®, eligible benefit members of Thrivent Financial can recom-mend where Thrivent distributes some of the organization’s charitable funds among thousands of enrolled organizations and congregations by directing Choice Dollars®. If you are an eligible member with Choice Dollars available to direct, please do so soon! 2013 Choice Dollars must be directed by March 31, 2014. Any questions feel free to call Pam

Hansen your Financial Associate for

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans at

813-443-5088 or email her at

pam.hansen@thrivent.com.

From Abby… (Not to be confused with Dear Abby,) “

Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as

a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not

conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then

you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly

than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has dis-

tributed to each of you. For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not

all have the same function, so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the

others. We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then

prophesy in accordance with your faith; 7 if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; f it is to en-

courage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is

to show mercy, do it cheerfully.” Romans 12:1-8

Recently, I was lying in bed after I aggravated an old back injury. I was thinking about how an in-jury to one part of my body could leave me so incapable of doing anything with the rest of my

body. Many of us feel this same way when we are ill. A little head cold can keep us from getting anything done. A little stomach discomfort can lay us out for a week. Our bodies are designed as a

whole system when part isn’t acting properly, the whole body suffers.

I was reminded of the above text. Each of us as individuals make up the church or the body of Christ. We each have a unique and special role to play. Each of us has something or can contribute

something that no one else can. No one is more important than anyone else, we are simply all unique and important in our role and function.

Because we are unique, without all of us working together the whole body or the whole church suf-fers. It is like an injured hand. I may still be able to get up and move around but I won’t be operat-

ing at my full potential without all of my parts working, so it is with the church.

God has brought each of us to Messiah because He knows there is something that we can contribute that no one else can. He desires for all of us in our uniqueness to bring about something better for the whole. The body isn’t complete or working properly without each of us contributing what it is

that makes us unique.

For some of us that is a special skill with landscaping or music or art or writing. For others it is car-ing for people or praying or finances. Each of us contributes in a different but equally important

way. As I was lying in bed with my injured back with nothing else to do, I found myself praying a lot. I was reminded that even when I couldn’t “function” I could still be effective in some way.

Praying for others was a gift I could offer without having to go anywhere or do anything.

As we prepare to enter Lent, may each of us be reminded of what Christ has done for us and may we seek out the ways He would have us be our unique selves with our unique functions in the

greater body. May we all work together to accomplish more for God than any of us could on our own. May His church grow and be strengthened as all its equally important members work together

for the common good.

Playgroup will not meet on March 10th due to

Spring Break.

Dear Family,

Lent like any time of year, can be very busy. It can be a time where we are so distracted by everything going on in life that we lose sight of what Christ has done for us.

The theme for Lent this year attempts to help us regain that focus. This year’s theme is Restored in Christ. Lent is a time for us to face our brokenness and turn it over to Christ so that we can be restored by him through the cross.

During the Sundays in Lent, we will be offering a series of Children’s Messages each week. Each

week children will receive a puzzle piece that can be used with a provided family

devotion. We invite families to participate. We hope this devotion and activity can

help you grow in faith this Lenten season and remind you of the brokenness of sin and

our wholeness in Christ. We hope you will join us each week.

Save the date! The next Kid Sit will be

Saturday April 5 from 5-10PM!

Can you help? We are in need of several individuals to volunteer to teach and assist during Summer

Sunday School. This summer we will offer a child class and a teen class during the

9:45AM hour. We are in need of several people to volunteer for 6 weeks (the first

half or second half of summer) to help us cover Sunday School. Please prayerfully

consider if God is calling you to serve in this way.

CARROLLWOOD CARE

Our Carrollwood Care BIRTHDAY PARTY will be celebrated on MARCH 19 at the usual time at 2:15 PM at the CARROLLWOOD CARE NURSING HOME (located behind Messiah). We welcome newcomers - call Connie Proeschel at 746-5864.

THANK YOU, thank you for all your donations for the birthday gifts for the residents -

at this time we have plenty and ask you to hold your donations until we notify you in

the church bulletin of a need. GOD BLESS!

2014 High School Summer Servant Event

The High School Servant Event for the Florida-Georgia District will be held on July 13-18, 2014 at Lutherock. We will have a mandatory plan-ning meeting for all attendees on Sunday March 16th at 6:15PM. Please let Abby know if you can’t attend.

High School District Gathering!

The High School District Gathering is coming! This year we will look at GLOW Ephesians 5:8. If you signed up to attend, we will depart from

Messiah at 5PM on Friday March 28. Please bring $20 to help cover the meal cost on the way there and the way home. We should return around 3:30PM on Sunday afternoon. Packing lists will be sent out the 2nd week of March. Talk to Abby Moss with questions.

It’s Spring Break Month Check out It’s Spring Break Month Check out It’s Spring Break Month Check out It’s Spring Break Month Check out

all these Youth Events!all these Youth Events!all these Youth Events!all these Youth Events!

Monday March 10 Bowling from 3-5PM!

Youth Grades 5-12 Bowling! Pin Chasers– Veterans Location

5555 W. Hillsborough Avenue Tampa, FL, 33634

Please bring $10 which will cover drinks, shoes, and games. Meet us there or talk to Abby to schedule a ride. Sign up to attend.

Thursday March 13 Youth Laser Tag @ Qzar 7-8:45PM 7807 N. Dale Mabry Hwy. Tampa, FL

All youth grades 5-12 meet us at Qzar or contact Abby Moss ahead of time for a ride from church. You must sign-up to attend this event. Sign up sheet can be found on the youth bulletin board. Cost is $10/person for 2 games we must have a minimum of 10 people for this event to occur. Deadline to sign-up is March 9.

Youth Sunday Afternoon Open Gym & Youth NightYouth Sunday Afternoon Open Gym & Youth NightYouth Sunday Afternoon Open Gym & Youth NightYouth Sunday Afternoon Open Gym & Youth Night For youth grades 5For youth grades 5For youth grades 5For youth grades 5----12 12 12 12 ----Sundays from 4pmSundays from 4pmSundays from 4pmSundays from 4pm----6pm ~ 6pm ~ 6pm ~ 6pm ~

We begin with a short devotion. Parents we need your help as chaperones, Open Gym dates for March are 2 , 9, 16, 23, & 30

Join us on March 2nd at Messiah or a special open gym activity involving air guns and targets. Join us!

OPEN GYM TIME APRIL6 will be REPLACED with Noah MOVIE. TIME and cost TBA closer to the actual date.

Senior High, we ’ ve heard your desire for a time change, & we are expanding! Senior High, we ’ ve heard your desire for a time change, & we are expanding! Senior High, we ’ ve heard your desire for a time change, & we are expanding! Senior High, we ’ ve heard your desire for a time change, & we are expanding! Introducing the 2nd Sunday of the Month Introducing the 2nd Sunday of the Month Introducing the 2nd Sunday of the Month Introducing the 2nd Sunday of the Month Senior High Only Night! Senior High Only Night! Senior High Only Night! Senior High Only Night! Lets get

together on Sunday the 9th at 6:30PM at Messiah for food and fellowship. Bing a salad, side dish, or dessert to share, main course/drinks provided!

Senior High, the 4th Sunday of the Month Senior High, the 4th Sunday of the Month Senior High, the 4th Sunday of the Month Senior High, the 4th Sunday of the Month Senior High Only Night Senior High Only Night Senior High Only Night Senior High Only Night will be will be will be will be Sunday the 23rd.Sunday the 23rd.Sunday the 23rd.Sunday the 23rd.

Meet at Applebees at 15090 N. Dale Mabry, Tampa, FL at 6:30PM. Bring at least $5 to contribute to the bill. Please RSVP if you can so we can reserve a large enough table.

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Special Thanks to those Volunteers who helped with youth activities

During the Month of February.

Open Gym Helpers: Paul Dworkin & Steve Jones

Special Event Helpers: Doris Hogan., Paul dworkin, Joan Brannan,

Walt Halfmann, Jeff Salt, Gwen Salt, joe Gabriel & Nate Watters

We appreciate you and couldn’t do it without you!

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