Winter Spring 2010
A Personal Message from Pastor Steve Lambert
Welcome to another semester of Connecting Points. This is our opportunity to Connect to God, Each Other and the Community. Look through this magazine and find places that you can “Connect” with God, with each other, and places for you to Connect to the community. Invite your friends, neighbors and co-workers to join you. There are many opportunities in the C Groups to engage people. Whether it is going out to dinner, shooting guns at the range, attending a painting class, fishing excursion and many more. Invest in the lives of your sphere of influence! I will soon be introducing you to “Growth Track”. Growth Track offers the information and experiences necessary for you to fully belong to First Assembly and develop you into a fully devoted follower of Christ. Watch for opportunities to begin the Growth Track that will help you find the place where you belong in this local body. It is my desire that every person attend the classes. Let me say thank you to everyone who is leading a Connecting Point. It is my prayer that lives are changed through these classes and events. May God Bless each of you!
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678 Becoming Children’s First Hour Children’s Second Hour Surge Kid’s Ministries Discerning the Voice of First Hour for Adults All About the Bible Blueprints I: Foundations Clay’s First Hour Class Ghost Whispers (Holy Ghost) Talking During Class TBA (Two Bibles Acceptable) Forever Aflame Oneighty First Hour
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Breakthrough Celebrate Recovery Clay Men’s Steak Out Event Clay Men’s Workday Clay Monthly Breakfast Clay Prayer, Praise, Fellowship Deeper Father/Son/Big Brother Fine Arts Festival High Seas Expedition VBS High Seas Expedition Volunteer Training High Seas Expedition Work Nights Junior Senior Retreat Justice National Girls Ministries Daises and Prims Friends Club Rainbows Club Stars Club Ninja Team //oneighty Pen Florida Pow Wow Preschool Chapel
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Royal Rangers Ranger Kids Discovery Rangers Adventure Rangers Expedition Rangers Sectional Light For the Lost Silly String Sunday The Love Dare Bible Study UFO Saturday Volunteer Team UFO Volunteer Team United Generation Leadership Usher Training VBS Fundraiser Women of Worship WUG Conference Work Day Worship Arts Band You Are Loved You Are Loved II
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Halo Nights Insight Hope Tour Spring 2010 Paint Ball Battle Real Men Shooting Real Guns Recess Spring Break Picnic The BRIDGE Themed Potluck Waist Watchers Walk for Life 2010 Walkers and Talkers WUG Growing in Grace Women to Women Newsletter
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Annual Celebration Tea Brunch Bunch CareCuts Chili’s Give Back Night Clay Men’s Fishing Excursion Come and Dine Couples Game Night Dinner at Abuelo’s Easter Egg Hunt Easter Egg Hunt Stuffing Squad
Everyone’s An Artist Family Night Filling the Canvas Fun Bike Ride
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“A” groups deal with the study of God's Word. The Connecting Points in this category will give spiritual instruction to every level of Christianity. This will include everything from new convert to leadership training for mature believers.
“A” groups are spiritual life groups and are All About the Bible.
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Ages: 12-14 or 6 grade to 8 grade Leader: Pastor Nick | Philip Chevere Ages: Grades 1-2 Location: Shell Hall Leader: Cheryl Rice Time: 10:30am-12:00pm Location: Room D26 | First AG Campus Date: Every Sunday Morning Synopsis: 678 is the middle school ministry of Ages: Grades 3-5 Oneighty (180). We are a youth culture that Leader: Rachel Croasmun believes in having a life-changing experience that Location: Room D25 | First AG Campus honors God. We come for fellowship, worship, Synopsis: Jesus' wonderful works: Jesus and to hear the word of God. You are an original has Power to Heal, Jesus has ALL Power, and masterpiece and you are unique. God doesn't Jesus' Power shows His Love. make any mistakes! You matter to God and He wants to do great things in your life and through Children's Second Hour Classes your life. So get connected with 678 and see what Time: 10:30am God will do in your life. Dates: Sundays | Feb-Aug
Becoming Ages: Girls | 12-18 Leader: Traci Van | Rachel Croasmun | Kathy Wolfe Location: First AG Campus Time: Monday 7:00pm & Thursday 6:00pm Synopsis: Looking for a place to help you better understand the Bible? This all girls bible study will help you better understand who you're Becoming in Christ.
Children's First Hour Classes Time: 9:15-10:15am Dates: Sundays | Feb-Aug Ages: Infants-3 years old Leader: Loving and caring volunteers Location: Nursery | First AG Campus Synopsis: To provide a nurturing environment for children. Ages: 4-5 years old Leader: Location: Discovery Room | First AG Campus Synopsis: Hands-on learning activities about people that loved God. People like Joseph and Joshua along with New
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Ages: Infants: Birth-walking Leader: Loving and caring volunteers Location: Nursery | First AG Campus Synopsis: To provide a nurturing environment for children. Ages: Toddlers-1 year old Leaders: Loving and caring volunteers Location: Farm Room | First AG Campus Synopsis: To provide a caring environment for children. Assist the teaching of the Child to get along with others of the same age. Ages: 2-3 years old Leader: Loving and caring volunteers Location: Train Room | First AG Campus Synopsis: Children begin to understand how church is a special place of worship and to listen to God. Theme: Bible People. Children participate in hands-on learning activities, fun songs, games, and Bible Stories.
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Ages: 4-5 years old Discovery Kids Leaders: Mark and Patty Pereira Location: Discovery Room | First AG Campus Synopsis: A fun-filled environment
where the Bible stories come alive through fun songs, games, activities, and hands-on lessons. Using the teaching of the Bible to let children know that Jesus loves them and that they can depend on Him.
Surge Kidz Ministries Ages: Grades 1-6 Leader: Pastor David Reneau Location: Wave House | First AG Campus Synopsis: Come join us for fun innovative kid's ministry that is Biblically based and Spirit driven. We focus on teaching our kids the important concepts children need to live a Christian life and lead the next generation of believers.
Discerning the Voice of God: How to Recognize When God Speaks Ages: 18+ Leader: Marsha McArthur Location: Small Chapel |First AG Campus Time: Tuesday | 7:00 to 8:30pm Date: February 16 March 23 Cost: $10.95 Synopsis: How do you know when GOD is speaking to you? In Discerning the Voice of God: How to Recognize When God Speaks, popular author and speaker
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Priscilla Shirer relates powerful Bible truths and provides practical steps on how to know the voice of God. Through compelling print and video lessons you'll learn to recognize God's character, language, and tone of voice. As you spend time in His Word and better understand the role of the Holy Spirit, you'll be able to distinguish God's voice above all the others in our world and in your head. This six-session interactive study includes both personal workbook study and Priscilla's messages on DVDs to view in a group setting. Learn to put into practice key insights that will draw you closer to God! Contact Marsha McArthur at 727-596-4117.
First Hour for Adults Time: 9:30 10:15am Dates: Sundays | Feb-Aug
All About The Bible Ages: All Leader: Bill Baker Location: Sanctuary Synopsis: Varied lessons from both the Old & New Testaments
Blueprints I: Foundations Ages: Adults Leader: Pastor Kevin Currie Location: Conference Room Synopsis: You will learn immediate and most critical information on how to be a Christ follower.
CLAY's First Hour Class Ages: 18+ Leader: Oscar Robinson Location: A10 Synopsis: We will be discussing Tony
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Dungy's book “Quiet Strength”.
Ghost Whispers (Holy Ghost) Ages: Adult Leader: Dennis Barnes Location: Small Chapel Cost: Everything Synopsis: From years of teaching classes and working with young and senior adults, by far the question I've been asked the most and for most prayer has to do with God's "calling" for their life. I would honestly have to say the same applies to me also. Whenever you think of Martin Luther, the first thing that comes to your mind is his thesis on "justification by faith" which the greatest part of evangelicals except him as the father of the reformation. What many don't know is that Luther wrote more on calling, or vocation as he called it, than he did about justification. Come with me as we explore some of these thoughts and let the "Holy Ghost" whisper to us through God's Word.
Talking During Class Ages: Adult Women Leader: Ruth Lambert Location: Receptionist Office Area Date: Sign up sheet for dates available Synopsis: A weekly meeting with a different group of ladies each week, led by Ruth Lambert. As your pastor's wife, I'd love the opportunity to have a small group of 7, with different ladies each week until I have had the opportunity to meet with as many of our ladies as possible. A sign-up sheet will allow ladies to choose one date according to availability. This arrangement can accommodate everyone. It will allow those who are members of another class to
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miss only one first-hour and even those who are leaders or teachers to choose a date for you to arrange a substitute to cover your class or area of responsibility for one first-hour during the current semester, and future semesters. Signing up is a must, allowing reference to the list. This is the only way you or I can know if a particular week is full.
TBA (Two Bibles Acceptable) Ages: All Leader: Pastor Bruce Van Location: Hospitality Room Synopsis: Bible study, using more than one source. Benefits from in depth study. All are encouraged to bring more than one Bible translation each week.
Forever AFLAME Ages: Seniors Leader: Pastor Eddie Lamb Join us Location: Small Chapel at 6pm, Sundays! Time: 6:00pm Date: Every Sunday Synopsis: Sunday Night at Six is Revival Time in our time! Great Praise and Worship with Songs and Music that the Seniors love and enjoy. Ministry of the Word and believing prayer are important weekly features. In addition there are weekly Home Fellowship Meetings for united Prayer, Praise. Worship and Fellowship. Venues are announced on Sundays for the coming week’s additional Home Fellowship Meetings.
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Oneighty First Hour Ages: 12-18 Leaders: Oneighty Leadership team Location: Oneighty/Game Room Time: Sunday | 9:30am Synopsis: Life issues are explored through questions and answers along with accompanying videos and curriculum. We will be discussing topics that teens are facing today.
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Becoming a Practical Believer
Groups in this category are designed to address the practical side of the Christian life. These are the “How To” classes related to church. They can be as far reaching as finance and parenting classes to how to be an effective usher or greeter.
If it is instructional, and related to ministries in the church, it is in the “B” group.
3C Age: 18-30 Leader: Pastor Wayne Dery Location: Shell Hall Time: Tuesday | 7:00pm Synopsis: 3C is a time for Young Adults to learn about Christ, Community and Culture. Join us for Worship, Teaching and being with Friends!
678 Conference Age: Grades 6 - 8 Leader: Pastor Nick Martinez | Philip Chevere Location: Orlando FL Time: Friday 5:00pm Saturday 6:30pm Dates: March 19 - 20 Cost: $115 which includes; Dinner on Friday, Saturday's Breakfast, Ticket to Island of Adventure, Hotel, Transportation Synopsis: This weekend is tailored made just for junior high. It is a great experience for this age group to get together, meet God, and worship Him with one voice.
Altar Workers Training Ages: 18+ Leader: Bill and Wanda Bascom Location: Conference Room | First AG Campus Time: 7:00 - 8:00pm Dates: Wednesday | Appointments Includes: Handbook Synopsis: Learning the description and method of Altar Workers. For those interested in becoming
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altar workers. A brief class is offered followed by on-thejob training. Please call the church (585-5468) for an appointment.
Avid Ages: 12+ Leader: Michael Bennett Location: Oneighty Time: TBA Date: Saturdays Synopsis: Avid is a group that raises money for our youth ministry. We come together with ideas and then go out and raise funds for our youth ministry.
Bereavement Dinners Sponsor: Women's United Generation Ages: All Leader: Carol Weaver | Shirley Croasmun Location: Shell Hall Time: Various as needed Date: Various as needed Synopsis: We are looking to rebuild the base of volunteers who would like to bless families by providing a meal for those who experience the loss of a loved one. Needed are women and men for the following areas of service: •Provide a covered dish that feeds 10 •Set-up prior to the meal •Serve •Clean-up after the meal If you would like to assist in any one or all of theses areas, please contact: Carol Weaver @ csw41@tampabay.rr.com or call 727-808-7477 Shirley Croasmun @ chaz4shirl@tampabay.rr.com or call 727-539-8968
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BGMC March Madness Ages: All Leader: Surge Kidz Ministries Date & Time: The month of March Cost: Whatever you can give Synopsis: During the month of March Surge Kidz will be holding a fundraising drive for Boys and Girls Missionary Challenge (BGMC). Everyone will be given a “Buddy Box” in their bulletin and be asked to fill it throughout the entire month of March. Last year we raised $17,000 for BGMC and I hope we can do better this year. Please be praying now for this incredible opportunity to bless the Lord’s kingdom.
Breakthrough Ages: 12-18 Leader: Betsi Beardsley Location: Oneighty Time: 5:00-7:00pm Date: Mondays Synopsis: If you can play an instrument or you've got killer pipes (that means if you can sing), please come to these practices. We believe that God has given each and every one of us a gift. Those gifts are not for our benefit but for Gods. So come out and join us as we give back what God has given you.
Celebrate Recovery Ages: Adult Leader: Kevin Currie Location: Shell Hall Time: 6:00pm | Monday Synopsis: Come join us for a place of support for Hurts, Hang-ups and Habits. Growing In love and Jesus.
CLAY Men's Steak Out Event Ages: 18 and up Leader: Chuck Croasmun Location: Carlouel Yacht Club
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Time: 6:00 PM Date: Friday, March 12 or March 19 (TBD later) Cost: $25 Synopsis: Come out to the Club and enjoy a great steak, great fellowship, and a great guest speaker! CLAY Men's Workday Ages: 18+ Leader: Oscar Robinson Location: Church grounds Time: 8:00am Dates: Saturday | March 27, May 22 Synopsis: Join us as we care and beautify our Church property.
CLAY Monthly Fellowship Breakfast Ages: 18+ Leader: Oscar Robinson Location: Various restaurants Time: 8:00am Dates: Saturday | Feb 20 Mar 20, Apr 24, May 8 Synopsis: Conversation on discipleship
CLAY's Prayer, Praise and Fellowship Ages: 18 and up Leader: Terry Steen Location: Sanctuary Time: 6:00 pm Dates: Last Sunday of each month Synopsis: We gather to pray, praise, fellowship and encourage one another
Deeper Ages: 12-18 Leader: Oneighty Leadership Location: Oneighty Time: 5:30pm Date: Every Wednesday Night Synopsis: We are all in communication with God. We have created a specific time and place where teenagers can come together and lift up the needs they have to God. Deeper is our prayer service that is every Wednesday.
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Father/Son/Big Brother Campout Leader: Bill Adels (727) 733-7864 Location: Camp Wilderness Fort Meade, FL Date: March 5-7, 2010 Cost: $30.00 per person. This includes 5 meals, starting Friday night. Synopsis: Sign up will begin Sunday. There will also be sign up sheets on Feb. 21st and 28th in the church lobby and each Wednesday in Adventure Ranger classroom. You will receive a detailed packet at that time which includes schedule, rules, what to bring, and directions to camp. Deadline for all registration is Wednesday March 3rd. Activities will include: swimming, fishing, hiking, panning for shark teeth, and pre-historic fossils.
Fine Arts Festival Age: 12 18 or Grades: 6 12 Leader: Hannah Nantz/Kathy Wolfe/Wayne Dery/Pastor Nick & Rebecca Location: Orlando Time: Thurs. April 22, 4:00pm Sat. April 24, 6:30pm Dates: Thurs. April 23 Sat. April 25 Cost: TBA 1 category, total FAF cost is = $95 2 category, total FAF cost is = $110 3 category, total FAF cost is = $125 4 category, total FAF cost is = $140 5 category, total FAF cost is = $155 6 category, total FAF cost is = $170 Synopsis: The Fine Arts Festival is a valuable opportunity for students to discover and develop their ministry gifts. It is becoming one of the fastest growing ministry areas in our Fellowship. Students are discovering God has given each and every one of them a gift that needs to be developed and shared with others.
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High Seas Expedition Vacation Bible School Ages: 3-11 Leader: Pastor DavidReneau Location: First Assembly of God Dates: July 12-16 6:00-9:00pm and Sunday, July 18, 10:30am -12:30pm Synopsis: Are you ready to set sail?! Join us this summer for a swashbuckling adventure through God's Word. At High Seas Expedition we will learn Bible points using all 5 senses, have another visit with our friend Chadder, and learn to recognize “God-Sightings”. So all hands on deck and sail the high seas to explore the mighty love of God!
High Seas Expedition Volunteer Training Ages: 14+ Leader: Pastor David Location: The Wave House Date(s): June 13, 9:30am, May 23, 6:00pm, July 27, 5:00pm Synopsis: It's time for Vacation Bible School again! Surge Kidz Ministries is having another great VBS called High Seas Adventure, and we want YOU to be a part. Whether you love kids or not we can find a place for you. So come join us as we “Explore the Mighty Love of God!!”
High Seas Expedition Work Nights Ages: All ages Location: The Wave House Dates: May 10, 11, and 12 6:00-9:00pm, July 5, 6, and 8 6:00-9:00pm, June 10, 9:00am -3:00pm Synopsis: It's time for Vacation Bible School again! Surge Kidz Ministries is having another great VBS called High Seas Expedition and we want YOU to be a part. We need you to make it happen. Come join us as we decorate First Assembly of God for High Seas Expedition where kids “Explore the Mighty Love of God!!”
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Junior Senior Retreat Age: Grades 11 - 12 Leader: Pastor Nick Location: TBA Time: TBA Dates: Mar 12&13 Cost: TBA Synopsis: Life out of High School is a different world. Oneighty is striving to prepare our students for that world. This retreat will help them learn how to remain a solid Christian for life out of High School.
Justice Ages: 12+ Leader: Betsi Beardsley Location: Oneighty Time: 10:0am 2:00pm | Saturdays Synopsis: We are bringing awareness and prayer for abortion. We will be involved in serving the community to help stop abortion.
National Girls Ministries Time: 7:00 8:15pm Dates: Wednesdays
Daisies and Prims Ages: K Grade 2 | Girls Leader: Lidia Treu Director: Brenda Nantz Cost: Supplies as needed Synopsis: Darcy, Diana, and Dorie (paper dolls) help Daisies make life applications from the Bible stories and principles they learn. Megan, Carmen, Kim, and Tonya guide Prims through life-application stories as the girls learn biblical principles.
Friends Club Ages: Grades 6-8 year old girls Leader: Debbie Wolfe
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Location: Resource Room | First AG Campus Cost: Supplies as needed Synopsis: Bible- and discussion-based curriculum for girls in middle school that serves as a guide for the Titus 2 principle of godly women mentoring girls.
Rainbows Club Ages : 3-4| Girls and Boys Leader: Shirley Croasmun Location: D26 | First AG Campus Cost: Offering Synopsis: Noah's Ark provides an exciting theme for the Bible stories, crafts, full-color activity pages, and games for this preschool club.
Stars Club Ages: Grades, 3, 4, 5 | Girls Leader: Tracy Beardsley Location: Room D25 | First AG Campus Cost: $40.00 for book and T-shirt Synopsis: Girls earn badges in the four worlds; are involved in Community projects; and study the Word with scripture memorization. The four worlds are: The World About You, The World Around You, The World of Truth, The World Within You. The ultimate goal is to become an Honor Star.
Ninja Team Ages: 12-18 Leader: Oneighty Leadership Location: Oneighty Time: 5:30pm | Every Wednesday Synopsis: First impressions are most important in a teen's life. We want Oneighty to be ready to give the best impression we can possible. The ninja team will make sure that we are ready to do just that. We start with prayer then we are
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preparing Oneighty for the students that will come that night.
//oneighty Ages: 12-18 Leader: Pastor Nick Martinez Location: Oneighty Time: 7:00pm | Every Wednesday Synopsis: Oneighty (180) is the youth ministry of First Assembly. We are a youth culture that believes in having a life-changing experience that honors God. Every Wednesday night at 7pm Middle and High school students come to Oneighty. We come for fellowship, worship, and to hear the word of God. You are an original masterpiece and you are unique. God doesn't make any mistakes! You matter to God and He wants to do great things in your life and through your life. So get connected with Oneighty and see what God will do in your life. For more information about Oneighty go to www.180clearwater.com
Pen Florida District Family Pow Wow Ages: 8+ | Boys Dad's are invited. Leader: Bill Adels Location: Camp Wilderness Fort Meade, FL Date: April 9-11 Cost: $60.00 includes registration, camp fee, and 6 meals.
Preschool Chapel Service Ages: 2-5 Leader: Gretchen Ross (585-5471) Location: Wave House | First AG Campus Time: 9:30am | Thursdays
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Synopsis: Join our preschool students to learn God's word through an exciting presentation with puppets, skits, music and more!
Royal Rangers Time: 7:00-8:00pm Dates: Wednesdays
Ranger Kids Ages: Grades K, 1, 2, - Boys Leader: Charlene Alfonso Location: D24 | First AG Campus Cost: Supplies as needed Includes: Vests, badges, lessons Synopsis: Introduces boys to the great outdoors through a non-camping program that encourages indoor and outdoor field trips and day camps. The quarterly advancement patches lead to the yearly trail awards of the Elk, Wolverine, and Cougar. These trails feature exciting crafts, skills, and advancement activities. Bible memory verses, and many opportunities for boys to grow and mature.
Discovery Rangers Ages: Grades 3, 4, 5 Boys Leader: TBA Location: D21 | First AG Campus Cost: Supplies as needed Includes: Shirts, badges, lessons Synopsis: Boys will experience a variety of indoor and outdoor activities and events that include an introduction to camping. The Discovery advancement trails introduces boys to a skill and Bible merit advancement system which leads to their highest award: the Gold Eagle. The boys will also have the opportunity to attend training camps to develop leadership skills.
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Growth Track Leadership Seminar Saturday, February 27, 2010 Shell Hall | 10:00am - 2:00pm
Growth Track Community 101 This class is an introduction to the vision and ministry of First Assembly and will help you understand church membership. Community 101 is held once a month on the first Wednesday night.
Grow 201 This class develops the essential habits that every believer needs to become a fully devoted follower of Jesus Christ. Grow 201 is held once a month on the second Wednesday night.
Discovery 301 This class will help you discover your personality, gifts, and purpose in life, and see how God combines them for the best fit in ministry. Discovery is held once a month on the third Wednesday night.
Dream Team 401 Attend an orientation or training session in the ministry area of your choice to learn more or to join the Dream Team. Dream Team 401 is held once a month on the fourth Wednesday night.
Adventure Rangers Ages: Grades 6 9 Boys Leader: Bill Adels & Matt McElroy Location: D20 | First AG Campus Cost: Supplies as needed Includes: Uniforms, badges, lessons, gear Synopsis: Boys will continue to participate in indoor and outdoor activities which will include camping and non-camping activities, personal and life skills development, advance camping, Junior Leadership Training, and an opportunity to become part of the Frontiersmen Camping Fellowship (FCF). The Adventure Rangers merit-based advancement trail culminates with the Gold Medal of Achievement the highest award a boy can earn.
Expedition Rangers Ages: Grades 9 12 Leader: Rob Alfonso Location: D20 | First AG Campus Time: 9:00-10:15am | Sunday's Cost: Supplies as needed Includes: Uniforms, badges, lessons, gear Synopsis: Expedition Rangers is the exciting ministry for older youth. It has four primary categories: Achievement, Leadership, Service, and Activities. Each of the four categories is linked together with the “Spirit Challenge� which is a weekly Bible Study. There are also over one hundred different silver merits providing options to learn different skills, participate in sports, and youth ministries.
Sectional Light For The Lost Meeting Ages: 18+ Leader: Rob Alfonso Location: Shell Hall Time: 7:00pm Date: Tuesday, February 23
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Cost: $10.00 Synopsis: Justin Fennell will be speaking. Come and hear what God is doing and get stirred up about Missions!
Silly String Sunday Ages: Grades 1-5 Leader: David Reneau Location: The Wave House Date: Sunday, March 7 Time: 10:30am Cost: $5 per can Synopsis: As a part of Surge Kidz Ministries we want all kids to understand and find the joy of giving to missions. Silly String Sunday helps us do just that. On Sunday, March 7th any child who brings in $5 dollars will get a can of silly string and will be able to spray Pastor David! All the proceeds go to BGMC, the missions arm of Assemblies of God Children's Ministries.
The Love Dare Bible Study Ages: Adults (married or engaged) Leaders: Phil & Marlene Kyees | Todd & Faith Gerig th Location: 9670 90 Avenue, Seminole, Florida 33777 Time: 7:00 pm Date: Tuesdays, February 23 - May 4 (omitting March 30 due to Spring Break) Cost: $15.00 person | $20.00 per couple Synopsis: The Love Dare Bible Study creates a marriage-centered Bible study experience for individuals and couples. Sessions are based around one or more movie clips from the motion picture FIREPROOF and connect couples to The Love Dare both during the session and throughout the week. Activities create community, provide opportunities to dialogue about real life in real marriage, explore and apply God's Word. We will take you on a life changing journey.
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UFO Saturday Volunteer Team Ages: All Leader: Phil Kyees Location: United Family Outreach (UFO) Time: Saturday mornings Date: One Saturday per month Pay: Eternal Synopsis: Here is your opportunity to bless needy families. You need only volunteer once a month, or even less, depending on the response. On Saturday mornings we pick up food from 6 grocery stores, then stock the shelves at the UFO store. Then later, on Mondays and Tuesdays, a different team, led by Sally Bentley, councils with needy families and permit them to shop for basic needs. If you are on the driving team, the entire process, including stocking, only takes about 2.5 hours! If you are on the stocking team only, the time requirement is always less than an hour. Call Phil Kyees at (727) 392-0026, or email pkyees@floridakyees.com to get more information and see how you can bless those in need.
UFO Volunteer Team Ages: All Leader: Sally Bentley Location: United Family Outreach (UFO) building on Church Campus Time: 9:00am-12:00pm | Monday & Tuesday Synopsis: This is a wonderful, fulfilling opportunity to bless needy families. You will enjoy the company of fellow volunteers and the amount of time you contribute, whether weekly or monthly, will have a direct impact on those families. Volunteers include all ages from 9 to 90. On Mondays and Tuesdays, we gather at 9am and prepare the Join the Team!
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store for receiving. Then, at 10am, we gather with the clients for corporate prayer and lifting up individual needs. Then, volunteers fulfill various slots to ensure each family is permitted to shop for the amount of food allotted. Time commitment generally runs from 9am to Noon. Call Sally Bentley at (727) 531-3166, or email sbentley@tampabay.rr.com to get more information and see how you be a part of this rewarding ministry.
United Generation Leadership Age: 18+ Leader: Debbie Robinson Location: Various Time: Call for a conversation (727.439.4369) Date: We will schedule during our conversation Synopsis: Ladies, if you are interested in an opportunity to serve your church, minister to women, and develop your gifts and talents, give me a call. There is a place for you in women's ministries built on the foundation of Ephesians 4.
Usher Training Ages: 16+ Leader: Sal Plateroti | Herb Spang Location: Conference Room Time: 7:00pm Dates: Wednesday | Appointment only Includes: Snacks and handbooks Synopsis: Learning the ministry and requirements of an usher. Class will use Usher Handbook. There will be time for questions and answers. You will receive encouragement to minister.
VBS Fundraiser Leader: Surge Kidz Ministries Location: Shell Hall Time: 6:30 8:30 pm Date: Wednesday, June 2 Cost: Donation Synopsis: In preparation for High Seas (cont’d)
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Expedition, where kids explore the mighty love of God, Surge Kidz will be holding a fundraising dinner to raise funds for the biggest outreach event of the year. Come join us as Pastor David lays out his vision for Surge Kidz over the next year, recounts exciting victories from the past year, and a performance from your kids of this year's VBS songs. Watch for more details as this exciting event approaches.
Hart4God@hotmail.com. A continental breakfast will be served.
Women of Worship
You Are Loved
Sponsor: Women's United Generation Ages: 18+ Leader: Cheryl Rice | Debbie Robinson Location: Sanctuary Time: 6:00pm Dates: Third Sunday | January 17, March 21, April 18, May 16 Cost: Offering will be received Synopsis: This is a special opportunity to come together with the women of the church for a night of worship and prayer.
Ages: Adults Leader: Nettie McKee Location: Various Synopsis: Visitation, phone calls, letters, and cards for those who are not able to attend church.
Worship Arts Band Ages: 16+ Leader: Pastor Kenny Philebaum Location: Sanctuary Synopsis: For more information, please call or email Pastor Kenny to set up a meeting time.
You Are Loved II
Ages: Adults Leader: Nettie McKee Location: Largo Family Restaurant Time: 8:00am Date: Last Tues Women's United Generation day Conference Work Day of Ages: 18+ the Leader: Mindy Currie, Cheryl Rice, Liz Reneau, and mont Debbie Robinson h| Location: Hospitality Room Feb Time: 9:00am-12:00pm May Date: Saturday | February 13 Syno Synopsis: On February 19 & 20 Women's United Generation will be presenting Women of Worship psis: Shar a women's conference. This conference is for ea women who desire to worship in spirit and truth and grown in the grace and knowledge of our Lord meal with and Savior. Please join the team to finalize plans frien and close the gaps. This will be a great way to ds. become acquainted with women's ministries at First Assembly. If you plan to participate or if you have any questions, please e-mail Mindy Currie at
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Caring For the Community
These groups go outside the walls of the church. “C” groups serve as the tentacles that reach into the community as well as provide fellowship to those in the church. Some “C” groups are instructional and helpful, and some are just fun. They are Caring for the Community.
If it’s fun, instructional, or anything in between, it’s in the “C” group.
Annual Celebration Tea Ages: 5+ Leader: Debbie Robinson and Leadership Team Location: Shell Hall Time: 6:00pm Date: Saturday | May 8 Cost: Women $10.00 | Girls Ages 5-12 $5.00 Synopsis: Join us as we celebrate the young women of Clearwater Masters Commission and all others we call mothers, daughters, aunts, and grandmothers - women we call friends and family.
Brunch Bunch
Cost: Cost of your meal Synopsis: All you need to do is go out to eat!! Come join us at Chili's for an awesome night of food, friends, fun, and fund raising! Simply join us for dinner at Chili's and present our flyer, and we will receive 10% of the proceeds from your total bill. Flyers will be distributed at First Assembly of God, Clearwater. Please feel free to take as many flyers as you would like to invite friends, family, or anyone to join you for dinner. This is only available at Largo Mall Chilis. It will be a great time!!
CLAY Men's Fishing Excursion
Ages: Women 21+ Leader: Debbie Robinson Location: My Home Time: 9:30am-12:00pm Dates: Saturday | March 20; April 24; May 22 Synopsis: Ladies, please accept this invitation to my home for brunch. Laughter and conversation are guaranteed. Let me know you will join me by signing up in the church lobby or give me a call.
Ages: 18+ Leader: Chris Maraia Location: Gulf of Mexico Time: 6:00am Date: Saturday, April 10 Cost: $150 Synopsis: A full day of deep sea fishing, fun, and fellowship! Let's get the next Monster Fish!
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Ages: All Leader: Rachel Croasmun Location: Locksmith Hair Designers, 410 S. Comet, Clearwater, FL 33765 Date: Thursday | Feb 25, Apr 29, Jun 24, Aug 26 Cost: Free to those in need, unemployed or financial hardship only Synopsis: Must call (446-6850) for appointment with Rachel and state “free haircut program�. Haircut only, no other services offered.
Ages: Adults Leader: Becky Ray and Al McCloskey Location: various restaurants Date: 2nd Friday of the month | Feb 12, Mar 12, Apr 9, May 14 Time: 7:00pm Cost: Your meal Synopsis: We'll go out to eat at different restaurants in the Tampa Bay area covering different price ranges.
Chili's Give Back Night to Benefit Surge Kidz Ministries Ages: All Leader: Pastor David & Liz Reneau Location: Chili's-Largo Mall location Time: 6:00-11:00pm Date: Tuesday, February 23
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Couples Game Night Ages: Married Adults Leaders: Terry and Karen Steen Location: Our Home. Call for directions: (813) 961-6917 Time: 6:30 pm Dates: Saturday, February 27, March 27, April 24, and May 29th Cost: Bring your favorite snack Synopsis: This is an opportunity to really get to know your fellow pew buddies. There will be lots of friendly banter and competition. All kinds of interactive group games---Taboo, Mad Gab, Uno, Guesstures, and more, promise this will not be a dull evening.
Dinner at Abuelo's Mexican Embassy at the New Lakeland Mall Ages: All Leader: Brenda Nantz Location: 3700 Lakeside Village Blvd., Lakeland, FL 33803 Time: 4:00pm Date: March 6 Cost: Price of your meal Synopsis: Come join us for some good food, fellowship and fun times walking around the shops at the new Lakeland Mall.
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Easter Egg Hunt Ages: All Leader: Pastor David Reneau Location: First AG Clearwater Time: 9:00am -12:00pm Date: Saturday, April 3 Synopsis: The Easter Egg Hunt is back this year
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Easter Egg Hunt Stuffing Squad Ages: 14+ Leader: Pastor David & Liz Reneau Location: The Wave House Time: 1:00-4:00pm Date: Tuesday, March 30 Synopsis: Easter Egg Hunt is upon us!! After the Spring Break Picnic, we will be coming back to the Wave House tostuff bags for the Easter Egg hunt. We will be giving each child a goody bag. If we all chip in a little, it will be done in no time! Parents, feel free to bring your kids.
Everyone's An Artist Ages: All Leaders: Kim Rudolph and Laura Sebold Location: Tri-City Plaza Time: 6:30 pm Dates: Monday | March 1, April 5, May 3 Cost: $7.50 firing fee plus price of item you choose to paint Synopsis: If you can hold a brush, you can have
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fun painting pottery. There are many pieces to choose from and instructors to help you. Fellowship and Fun! Don't miss it!
Family Night Ages: All ages Leader: Pastor David and Liz Reneau Location: Various Locations Time: 7:00pm Date: Tuesday February 23, April 20, Friday May 7 Cost: Varies depending on activity Synopsis: Bring your family to have a great time with Pastor David. We will come together throughout the semester for some family friendly fun! It all starts with dinner at Chili's on Tuesday February 23, then on Tuesday April 20, we will go to Planet Jump for a time of fun, pizza, and fellowship. Finally on Friday May 7 we have a free movie night in the Wave House. Watch for more details as the events come closer.
“Filling The Canvas” Ages: 16 + Leaders: Cynthia Hedgepeth, Laura Sebold, Kim Rudolph Location: Kim Rudolph's house Time: 6:30pm 9:00pm nd Date: 2 Monday of every month Cost: Bring your supplies Synopsis: Anyone who likes to draw or paint or is
interested in drawing or painting may come. Bring a picture or idea of something you would like to create and C27 what you want to create it with (i.e. canvas, paper, paint, pastels…whatever you want).
Fun Bike Ride Ages: All (Children must be accompanied by adult) Leaders: Jim and Kim Rudolph, Pastor Bruce and LaDon Van Location: Pinellas Trail Dates: March 13, April 19, May 16 Synopsis: Join us as we take an adventure on the beautiful Pinellas Trail. We will have a meal along the way…Breakfast, lunch or dinner!
Fundraising for Women's Ministries Ages: 18+ Leader: Beth Tassillo Dates: Ongoing Synopsis: Become involved in raising funds with Beth and the team for Women’s ministries events such as the Annual Celebration Tea, special events, and missions. This is an opportunity to meet with other women and have some fun
while serving in a greatly needed area of ministry. Please call Beth to join her or if you have any questions at 488-8076.
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Halo Nights Ages: 16+ Leader: Pastor David Reneau Location: 1736 Tioga Ave #A Time: 7:00pm Date: Every other Monday | Beginning Feb15 - May Synopsis: Calling all Halo addicts! This is the place. Be there or risk ultimate defeat.
Insight Ages: 18-32 Leader: Chelsea Carter | Traci Van Location: Various Restaurants (on the sign-up sheet make sure to put your phone number, we will be calling to let you know ahead of time) Time: 7:00pm Date: First Sunday of every month Cost: Cost of your own meal! Synopsis: A good time for young adults to meet with Pastor Lambert and gain some wisdom and insight of life values. Also, it's a great opportunity to hang out with one another and get to know different people in your age group!
Hope Tour Spring 2010 Ages: 18+ Leader: Debbie Robinson Location: Calvary Assembly of God, Winter Park Time: 9:00am Date: Saturday | March 6
Synopsis: The Hope Tour is one of the most exciting events Pen. Florida Women's Ministries has undertaken as advertised on the web site. It consists of a team of spirit-filled women of all ages from right her in Pen. Florida. During Spring of 2010 they will invade three separate locations, bringing pockets of hope! Please caravan with me to Winter Park and experience this first which I am sure will be life changing. If you have any questions, please call me at 727.439.4369 or e-mail me at robinsondeborah57@yahoo.com.
Paint Ball Battle Ages: 18 and up Leader: Chris Maraia Location: PSI Xtreme Sports Time: 9:00am Date: February 13 Cost: $27 Synopsis: Men shooting each other and having harmless fun! What's wrong with that?
Real Men Shooting Real Guns! Ages: 18+ Leader: Chris Maraia Location: Gun Range Time: TBD Date: Saturday, May 15 Cost: TBD Synopsis: A day of fun practicing our shooting skills.
RECESS! Ages: 18+ Leader: Matt Croasmun | Lisa Van Location: Various Become a friend of Recess on Facebook for times and dates. Cost: Mostly free Synopsis: To relive the best part of schoolrecess and gym. We will be playing games such
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Themed Potluck Ages: Married Couples Leader: Cary and Dell Anderson Location: Anderson's Home - 1676 El Tair Trail, Clearwater FL 33765 Time: TBA Dates: TBA Synopsis: Italian Night, Southern Night, Mexican Night and a BBQ. Join us for fun, food, and a great time with friends.
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Spring Break Picnic in the Park Ages: Families with Children Leader: Pastor David and Liz Reneau Location: Largo Central Park, Shelter 1 Time: 9:00am-1:00pm Date: Tuesday, March 30 Cost: Free, just bring lunches and drinks for your family Synopsis: We will be meeting at Largo Central Park for a morning of fun! Feel free to bring your friends and family to this great Spring Break Picnic!
The BRIDGE - Spring Break Ages: 12-18 or Grades 6-12 Leader: Pastor Nick Martinez Location: Oneighty Time: TBA Dates: March 28 -April 3 Costs: TBA Synopsis: Spring Break is a great time to relax and have fun. We have planned something to do everyday. Whether it's bowling, going to the movies, or Busch Gardens, we will have a great time.
Waist Watchers Ages: 18+ Leaders: Liz Reneau and Rob Gray Location: The Wave House Time: 9:00am Date: Saturdays beginning February 20 Synopsis: A weekly meeting for those of us looking to “drop a few”, “lose a lot”, or maintain our weight. Each meeting will feature success tips, recipes, celebrations, and an optional, personal, confidential weight loss tracker. All are welcome as we share our stories and encourage one another! Each week we will feature a different speaker on a variety of topics related to overall healthy living. This group will be held in conjunction with “Walkers and Talkers” and all members are invited to join us on walks on Pinellas trail, local parks, or anywhere interesting!
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Join us Monday, November 2 6:30pm 5056 East Bay Drive
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Walk for Life 2010 Ages: All ages Leader: Debbie Robinson Time: Check-In 8:00am Walk Begins 9:00am Dates: Saturday | May 8 Synopsis: The WALK FOR LIFE is a 2-mile, family fun celebration of life! The Pregnancy Center cares about families! It is our prayer that you will partner with us by giving one hour of your time on a Saturday morning to save and change lives. Registration will begin in April for this important event. Details will be announced in the bulletin as we get closer to the event.
Walkers and Talkers Ages: All Leader: Liz Reneau and Rob Gray Location: Taylor Park Time: 7:30am Date: Saturdays Synopsis: Join us each Saturday Morning at 7:30 as we walk around the lake at Taylor Park. We will park at the first parking lot. Additional dates and times may vary depending on requests of the group. This group will be held in conjunction with “Waist Watchers”. All participants are welcome to attend that meeting immediately following.
Women's United Generation Presents Women of Worship - Growing in Grace Ages: High School+ Leader: Mindy Currie, Cheryl Rice, Liz Reneau, and Debbie Robinson Location: Sanctuary Time: Registration 5:30-7:00pm on Friday Friday session begins at 7:00pm Registration 9:00-9:30am on Saturday Saturday session begins at 9:30am Dates: Friday & Saturday | February 19, 20 Synopsis: Women's United Generation will be presenting Women of Worship a women's conference. This conference is for women who desire to worship in spirit and truth and grown in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior. Guest speakers include Marsha Wooley, PenFlorida Director of Women's Ministries; Mother Daisy B. Lawson, Evangelist, Church of God in Christ; and Season Russo who will hold a special service for high school girls. Registration through February is $30 and at the door, $35.
Women to Women Newsletter Ages: 18+ Leader: Lewellyn Ippolitto Synopsis: Join this team if you love to write and/or publish to the web. Call Lewellyn today!
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Dates: July 12-16 6:00-9:00pm Sunday, July 18, 10:30am -12:30pm
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