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Brandon News

Published: March 20, 2007

BISHOP TO SPEAK

Nativity Catholic Church will host the Most Rev. Robert N. Lynch, fourth bishop of the Catholic Diocese of St. Petersburg, as the featured guest speaker at its annual Lenten Parish Mission March 26-28 at 7p.m. in the parish social hall, 705 E. Brandon Blvd.

"It has been a tradition at Nativity church to have a Lenten mission as a way to spiritually renew our church members," said Vicki Hawkins, director of faith formation. "People who attend a Lenten mission are affirmed that God loves them, and because of this great love, we gratefully serve others. Spiritual renewal comes when we find a way to look outside of ourselves and see where we can be of help to others."

Bishop Lynch is the current chairman of Catholic Relief Services. He has traveled around the world in service to those who have experienced natural and political disasters.

Local residents, Catholics and non-Catholics, are invited to attend the mission to hear Lynch present the Gospel message.
Call: 689-9101.

GIANT EASTER EGG HUNT

There will be more than 3,000 eggs in the hunt in a free Easter Sunday event at the South Brandon Worship Center, 4929 Bell Shoals Road, April 8 at 12:30 p.m., open to all children through fifth grade.
Information: 661-2273, Ext. 221, or southbrandon.org.

CHURCH RENAMED

The Remnant Church, 161 W. Robertson St., has been renamed The Heart of Greater Brandon. Services are held each Sunday at 10 a.m. and Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
Information: 653-7772 or 477-2070 or goalltheyway@verizon.net.

COFFEE AND CONVERSATION

Chabad of Brandon is hosting a women's discussion group titled "Coffee & Conversation" Wednesdays at 11 a.m. at Starbucks in Lithia Crossings on Lithia-Pinecrest Road. The group gives Jewish women an opportunity to get together and discuss what it means to be Jewish.
Information: Rubashkin, 657-9393 or www.chabadbrandon.org.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

St. Matthew's Anglican Church on Bloomingdale Avenue will offer the Stations of the Cross sung to the "Mater Dolorosa" every Wednesday at 7 p.m. during Lent, followed by the Holy Eucharist.
Call: 663-0334.

PERSONAL TOUCH

Rabbi Mendel Rubashkin, director of Chabad of Brandon, is preparing a brief video clip, called the "YouTube," to be included in his weekly e-mail that is sent out to those on his e-mail list.
To view Rabbi Mendel Rubashkin's recent YouTube postings, visit www.chabadbrandon.org/youtube, or call 657-9393.

PRAYER VIGIL

Area United Methodist churches are sponsoring a 12-hour prayer vigil for the military, their families, world leaders, the country and loved ones of those killed in war at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church on Bloomingdale Avenue March 21 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
People may stop by the sanctuary whenever possible and make their prayer offerings during this period.

Names of service personnel may be submitted at www.riveroflifecluster.org.
Call: Francis Jacobs, 685-4705.

SING-ALONG

The Music Ministry of the Brandon First Church of the Nazarene, 114 N. Kingsway Road in Brandon, will present a "Singspiration Sing-along" March 25 at 6 p.m. in the church sanctuary, presented by the combined adult and youth choirs of the church along with special soloists and groups.
Call: 689-4042.

RENEWAL OF FAITH

St. Stephen Catholic Church, 5049 Bell Shoals Road, will host a Lenten mission retreat March 26-28 at 7:30 p.m. featuring the Rev. Frank DeSiano, an expert on parish-based evangelization. Frank served as president of the Paulist Fathers from 1994 to 2002. He recently became first consultor of the Paulist Fathers and resides in New York City.
Call: 689-4900.

LENTEN FISH FRY

St. Matthew's Anglican Church, 10701 Bloomingdale Ave., Riverview, will hold its annual fish fry March 30 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The menu will include fried fish, hush puppies, cole slaw and a beverage.
Tickets are $10 per adult and $3 for children under 12. Children under 6 eat for free. The St. Anne's Guild will host bingo following the meal.
Call: 663-0334.

LENTEN FISH FRY

St. Stephen Catholic Church, 5049 Bell Shoals Road, Valrico will host another fish fry March 30, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Dinners include French fries and cole slaw at a cost of $5. Cheese pizza is available for the kids. Dine-in, take-out and drive-through service will be offered.
Call: 689-4900.

EASTER PASSION WORSHIP

St. Andrew's United Methodist Church's Music and Worship Arts Ministry will present "Holy," an Easter Passion worship celebration, Palm Sunday, April 1, at 8:30 and 11:10 a.m. with brunch served between the two worship hours, along with a Resurrection egg hunt for the children.
There also will be an evening presentation at 7 p.m.
The chancel choir will perform at the Tenebrae service April 6 and will join with the orchestra to present "Unto the Lamb" Easter Sunday.

PASSION NARRATIVE

Holy Innocents' Episcopal Church, 604 N. Valrico Road at Front Street, will observe the Lenten season will April 1 with a procession of palms and a Passion narrative at both Eucharist services at 8 and 10:30 a.m.

The Easter Vigil on Easter Sunday, April 8, will be at 7 a.m., followed by brunch at 9 a.m. and an Easter egg hunt at 9:30 a.m. put on by the senior high students. A festive Eucharist will be observed at 10:30 a.m. The nursery will be open.
Call: Corinne Stuart, 685-2354.

EASTER CANTATA

Limona Village Chapel, 408 Limona Road, will celebrate Palm Sunday April 1 at the 10:45 a.m. service the choir performing its Easter cantata. There will be a luncheon featuring the live reggae music of Trinity 7 immediately following the service along with crafts and games for children. The event, open to the public, ends after the egg hunt at 1 p.m.
Call: 689-8385.

CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP MUSICAL

The Horizon Christian Church, 1720 S. St. Cloud Ave., will present a contemporary worship musical, "The Risen One," April 1 during the 9 and 10:30 a.m. services. Child care will be available during both services.
Call: Tanya Killebrew, 829-6357.

EASTER PORTRAYAL

Presbyterian Church of Bloomingdale, 710 E. Bloomingdale Ave., will present a portrayal of the "Twelve Apostles" April 5 at 7:30 p.m.
The church will host breakfast with the Easter bunny April 7 with games and an Easter egg hunt to follow.

Easter Sunrise services begin at 6:30 a.m. April 8 with a traditional service at 10:30 a.m.
Call: 654-3699.

CHRIST IN THE PASSOVER

Stan Telchin with Jews for Jesus will discuss what the Jewish Passover and Jesus' Last Supper have in common when he presents "Christ in the Passover" at Southside Baptist Church, 415 W. Lumsden Road, April 15 at 6 p.m. His presentation will include ancient and modern Jewish customs with an emphasis on the aspect of redemption, which Christ accomplished at Calvary.
Call: 689-6049.

MINI BAZAAR

The United Methodist Women will host a mini bazaar April 21 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Family Life Center at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church at Bryan Road and Bloomingdale Avenue. Refreshments will be served. Proceeds from this fundraiser will be donated to mission projects through United Methodist Women.

Donations of any new or gently used items are sought.
Call: Mary Jane Trimble, 689-2572.

SINGLES MINISTRY

Awaken, a new free singles ministry, begins April 26 at 7:30 p.m. in the dining hall at First Baptist Church Brandon, 216 N. Parsons Ave.

Guest speaker Thomas Woodward will present a program titled "Darwin and Evolution vs. Creation and Christ: Where Does the Evidence Point?" He is author of "Doubts About Darwin and Darwin Strikes Back" and is director of the C.S. Lewis Society and Trinity Center for University Ministries.
Free child care will be provided for children from infants to fifth grade.

COUNTRYSIDE ACTIVITIES

Countryside Baptist Church of Dover, 13422 Sydney Road, offers a Bible study each Wednesday at 6:45 p.m. with child care available. A covered-dish luncheon for seniors takes place the second Wednesday of each month.
Sunday school is offered at 9:30 a.m. and Sunday services are at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Call: 571-8200.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Bay Life Church, 1017 Kingsway Road in Brandon, will offer Breakthrough Support Group meetings Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m.
New groups include Shelter from the Storm; 12 Steps: A Spiritual Journey; Overcoming Codependency; Men's Addictions; Boundaries; Divorce Care; and Anger Management.
Registration: Genevieve LoCicero, 319-0813, Ext. 334.

CHRISTIAN CAFE

Life Center of Brandon, 731 W. Brandon Blvd., hosts its Christian Café Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. with live music by Christian musicians, special blends of coffee, hot teas and desserts.
All Christian musicians and singers are welcome to register for possible scheduling.
Call: Loraine, 654-3692.

SINGLES MINISTRY

The First Baptist Church Brandon Singles Ministry, 216 N. Parsons Ave., hosts "The Cross - Where True Transformation Begins" every Tuesday at 8 p.m. in Room D-212.
Information: 689-1204 or www.fbcbrandon.org.

FREE COUNSELING

Concerned Action in Christ offers a free orientation for people experiencing emotional problems the first and third Monday of each month from 7 to 9:30 p.m., 3813 Ravenna Drive, Valrico, and the third Friday of each month from 12:30 to 4 p.m. at Lighthouse Gospel Mission, 7211 S. 78th St., Riverview.
A free hot meal, help and referral assistance are offered the second and last Saturday of each month from 9 to 11 a.m., 114 N. Kingsway Road, on the north side of the Church of the Nazarene in Brandon.
Call: 689-9552.

AL-ALON FAMILY GROUPS

Al-Anon family groups are available for families and friends of alcoholics. Free weekly meetings are offered:
* Mondays at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, 3315 Bryan Road, Room 302, at 6:30 p.m.
* Mondays at First Presbyterian Church, 121 Carver St., at 8:15 p.m.
* Tuesdays at Nativity Catholic Church, 205 Oakwood Ave., at 8 p.m. Spanish-speaking meeting.
* Wednesdays at Holy Innocents' Episcopal Church, Front Street and Valrico Road, at 8:15 p.m.
* Fridays at Nativity Catholic Church, 705 E. Brandon Blvd., at 10:30 a.m.
Information: 881-0372 or visit www.tampabayalanon.org.

REMNANT CHURCH

The Remnant Church meets Sundays at 10 a.m. at 161 W. Robertson St. in Brandon. Wednesday Bible Study is at 7:30 p.m.
Call: 653-7772 or 477-2070.

CONTEMPORARY SERVICE

Harvest Assembly of Zion, 911 Bryan Road, Brandon, offers a casual and contemporary service at 10 a.m. on Sundays.
Information: the Rev. John Morales, 363-6353 or www.crossfirechurch.org.

BIBLE FELLOWSHIP

Live Bible studies via the Internet are offered Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Tampa Bible Fellowship, 10201 E. U.S. 92, in the Ironworkers Union Hall off Falkenburg Road. Sunday services are at 10:30 a.m. Sunday school starts at 9:30 a.m.
Call: the Rev. Keith Baxter, 230-1790.

SPANISH PRAYER NIGHT

Unity Church in Brandon, 115 Margaret St., suites D and E, hosts a one-hour prayer night for Spanish-speaking residents Thursdays at 7 p.m.
Call: Rafael Serrano, 661-6940, or Chiqui Schonwit, 657-2422.

OUTREACH CHURCH

An outreach of Victory Christian Center in Lutz meets at Living Word Christian Fellowship, 1310 E. Bloomingdale Ave., for services Thursdays at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Dan Dempsey and Charles Roundtree, assistant pastor.
Call: 632-4997.

FAITH RIDERS

The Bells Shoals Baptist Church FAITH Riders motorcycle ministry has bike nights on the first Thursday of each month. The group takes part in events that benefit the community including mission trips.
Information: 689-4229 or www.faithriders.com

FAITHBOOKING

Bell Shoals Baptist Church, 2102 Bell Shoals Road, offers a new scrapbooking ministry known as faithbooking. Residents who want to take part should bring scrapbook supplies and pictures.
Classes and crop times are offered the first Thursday of the month from 9 a.m. to noon and the third Monday of the month from 7 to 10 p.m. in the multipurpose room of the church on Overhill Drive. Free child care is available during the evening classes only from 6:45 to 9. Reservations must be made a week in advance for child care by calling 689-4229, Ext. 501.
Call: 690-4229, Ext. 229.


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