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AWARD-WINNING CHRISTIAN MUSIC ARTISTS PERFORMING AT THE 2022 STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL The 87th annual Florida Strawberry Festival will take place for 11 days from Thursday, March 3 through Sunday, March 13. The festival, which is ranked as the 28th top fair in North America, is not only known for its strawberry shortcakes, carnival games, youth livestock shows, food vendors and thrilling midway rides, but also it’s legendary for hosting big name musical artists and entertainment. The event typically sees more than 500,000 visitors each year. Two major Christian artists will be performing at this year’s festival: Lauren Daigle and Zach Williams. Daigle is a two-time GRAMMY, seven-time Billboard Music Award and four-time American Music Award winner. Her platinum debut album, How Can It Be, produced three number one songs, but it was her release of Look Up Child, her second consecutive platinum album, that revealed Daigle as one of the most impressive vocalists of our time. Look Up Child, which earned Daigle her second GRAMMY Award, featuring her hit song “You Say,” is the longest-running number one song to appear on any weekly Billboard chart. Daigle’s ability to connect with her audiences has been well documented. It’s
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GRAMMY Award-winning and chart-topping Christian music artists Lauren Daigle and Zach Williams are scheduled to perform at the 2022 Florida Strawberry Festival.
helped make her the fastest-selling new artist of her genre over the past decade and given her soulful, authentic, vocal power a worldwide audience. She’s amassed a billion worldwide streams and sold-out headline shows on three continents. This is Daigle’s first time performing at the Strawberry Festival, and she’s excited about the opportunity and encourages concertgoers to “bring their dancing shoes.” “Performing is one of my favorite things about music,” said Daigle. “Looking out every night and seeing people sing along brings a feeling of joy that doesn’t just stop at me. It connects with everyone around the room, and I think that is something I will never take for granted. It is such a blessing to be able to play music with people I love to dearly, it feels like a family reunion every time we take the stage.” Christian artist Zach Williams is an award-winning and chart-topping sing-
er and songwriter who is also performing at the Strawberry Festival. His background inspires many of his songs—he was raised by Christian parents in the church and in a loving community but was seduced away by the illusion of rock stardom, and the drugs and alcohol that so often accompany that lifestyle. Now, the Nashville-based artist is a renewed man. He’s a husband, a father and has also become one of Christian country music’s leading artists and songwriters by carving a niche with his blend of Southern rock, country and faith-filled songwriting, which quickly awarded him his first GRAMMY Award® with his debut album, 2017’s Chain Breaker. With two additional GRAMMY nods among numerous other accolades, he recently released his new album, aptly titled Rescue Story. Daigle will be performing on Saturday, March 5 at 7:30 p.m. Williams is scheduled to perform on Tuesday March 8 at 7:30 p.m. To purchase tickets and see the full list of entertainers, visit www.flstrawberryfestival.com. Tickets can also be purchased at the Amscot Main Ticket Office, located at 2209 W. Oak Ave. in Plant City, or by calling 754-1996.
LEARN A NEW TRADE AT MT. ZION CONSTRUCTION TRAINING PROGRAM Those seeking to gain a fresh start in their lives or careers can apply for the Second Chances Construction Training Program. The rotating program is held at Mt. Zion AME Church Riverview in association with the nonprofit organization Adonai’s Second Chances, Inc., (ASCI) which is dedicated to serving the needs of the Hillsborough County community. Participants will get an opportunity to get certified, paid on-the-job training internships; gain skills funding in the building trades; highway Kito Karim Lopes, a newly enrolled student of Riverview, receiv- with ing his training materials. from the U.S. Deand heavy construction; as well as earn their GED (general education develop- partment of Housing and Urban Development ment) and more. A total of 50 candidates are (HUD). It is open to income-eligible residents of allotted for this year’s program to complete the unincorporated Hillsborough County. Classes are offered Monday through Thursday with an option course with paid internships. On October 1, 2021, the program came to Mt. for make up and fast-forward classes on Fridays. Structured class instruction is from 2-6 p.m. Zion AME Church Riverview. Rev. Karen Jackson Sims, senior pastor at Mt. The program is funded by the Hillsborough Zion AME Church Riverview, shared how timely County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC)
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this training program is, especially with some still searching for employment and such. “Both the building trades, highway and heavy construction industry, offer great long-term careers with benefits and have a wealth of open opportunities for qualified applicants,” Sims said. With its uniquely practical and straightforward approach, participants can start applying their new skills after eight to 10 weeks of training. ASCI prepares students with all different backgrounds and more with the necessary knowledge and tools to help reach their goals. “These training programs can turn lives around for the entire family,” Sims said. For more information, visit https://www.ascbuildingfutures.com. The church is located at 5920 Robert Tolle Dr. in Riverview. To apply, send contact information to asc2021project@gmail. com or pick up an application at Mt. Zion AME Church Riverview from Monday through Friday anytime between 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
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SPECIAL WORLDWIDE CAMPAIGN BRINGS POSITIVE MESSAGE TO COMMUNITY Staff Report
Hillsborough County was religions have predicted one of the thousands of comthe “end of the world,” munities around the globe that the magazine reveals received a powerful message the Bible’s clear mesof hope last November as Jesage: the earth is here hovah’s Witnesses embarked forever and will nevupon a special campaign foer end. However, the cusing attention on the Bible’s magazine also explains hope for a better world. the powerful truth that The goal of the campaign is wickedness will soon to distribute a special edition be gone, quoting the of The Watchtower magazine Bible’s Book of Psalms containing the cover series “A where it promises that Better World is Near.” More the “lawless one” will be than 36 million printed copies no more, (Psalm 37:10, of the magazine are expected Hillsborough County was one of Rotherham translamany areas around the world to be distributed in some 230 tion). languages to communities in that received a special edition of The Watchtower has 240 lands around the globe. The Watchtower magazine last been carrying a similar year containing the cover series In addition, the digital publimessage about God’s “A Better World is Near.” cation is available on various Kingdom for more than platforms in nearly 400 languages. 100 years and remains the most widely “People are longing to hear a positive translated and circulated magazine in the message, and this is the best news possi- world. The 2021 number two edition is ble,” said Robert Hendriks, U.S. spokesman available for free online at jw.org, where for Jehovah’s Witnesses. “A better world anyone can also request a free printed is not just a dream, it’s inevitable. In fact, copy by scrolling down on the homepage it is the central theme of the entire Bible.” to “Request a Visit.” The magazine addresses the age-old Pplease call 718-560-5600. For a direct ‘doomsday’ question, “Is this world going link to the online version of the magazine, to end?”, with a comforting answer that visit www.jw.org/en/library/magazines/ may surprise many readers. While many watchtower-no2-2021-may-jun/.
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NASHVILLE BLUEGRASS MUSICIAN COMES HOME TO PERFORM AT NEW HOPE
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The community Skaggs, Sierra Hull, is invited to parThe SteelDrivers, take, enjoy and Tim O’Brien, Mounclap along with an tain Heart and Joe evening of blueDiffie. He currently grass music with has several working hometown musiengagements with cian Cory Walker the Dillards (the as well as several Darling Family from other award-winThe Andy Griffith ning Nashville Show), the David bluegrass musiGrier Band and the cians. This annuEast Nash Grass, Cory Walker, along with several other al event has been award-winning Nashville bluegrass musicians, which is a group of taking place at New will perform this month at New Hope United young super pickers Methodist Church in Brandon. Hope United Methin Nashville. odist Church in Brandon since 2013. Joining Cory at the bluegrass concert at The Walker brothers, Cory, Jarrod and New Hope Church will be Richard Bennett Tyler, grew up in Hillsborough County and and Shawn Lane. Bennett is most well have been playing music together for as known as the lead guitarist, lead singer, long as they can remember. Cory and Jar- songwriter and emcee for J. D. Crowe and rod are professional musicians in Nash- the New South for which he was nomiville. Tyler, while not pursuing music pro- nated for two GRAMMYs. Lane was the fessionally, is a talented guitar player who mandolinist, singer, songwriter and fidoften joins his brothers in playing shows. dle player for the legendary group Blue According to David Walker, the father Highway. Lane has three GRAMMY nomof the talented musicians, this concert at inations and 22 International Bluegrass New Hope is a crowd pleaser that draws Music Association Awards. Joining them nearly 500 people each year. “We started on bass will be a longtime friend of the our bluegrass series of annual shows 10 Walker brothers, Michael Godwin from years ago,” said Walker. “I love hearing Pinellas county. my sons play music and I love the outThe show will take place on Sunday, reach and the joy that people get and see- January 9 at 6 p.m. at New Hope Uniting a very quality bluegrass show in our ed Methodist Church, located at 121 N. community.” Knights Ave. in Brandon. Donations are Cory is a multi-instrumentalist whose accepted at the door. For more informaprimary focus is the five-string banjo. One tion on additional Florida shows, including of his awards includes the International a performance being held at the Krazy Bluegrass Music Association’s Momentum Kup coffee shop in Plant city on Thursday, Instrumentalists of the Year. He has played January 6 at 6:30 p.m., email davidloywith big name artists such as with Ricky dwalker@gmail.com.
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Grace Notes Soul Force By Debora Coty
Soul force. What do you think Dr. King meant by that? I believe he was referring to spiritual warfare and the power of the Holy Spirit versus the power of: • The Evil One (Mathew 13:19) • The Accuser (Revelation 12:10) • The Enemy (Matthew 13:39) • Your Adversary (1 Peter 5:8) • Spiritual Forces of Wickedness (Ephesians 6:12) • Father of Lies (John 8:44) • The Tempter (Matthew 4:3) Yes, all these vile titles belong to the same despicable being: Satan. The one who delights in physical violence. The one who thrives on disunity, prejudice and hatred. The opponent of all Christians. Dear friend, let us seek to connect with the soul force Dr. King talked about. Because if that force is with us, we’ll need no other. “The ransom for a life is costly, no payment is ever enough,” (Psalm 49:8, NIV).
Recognize this life-altering quote? “We must forever conduct our struggle on the high plane of dignity and discipline. We must not allow our creative protest to degenerate into physical violence. Again and again we must rise to the majestic heights of meeting physical force with soul force.” Soul force. Indeed. My heart is stirred every time I hear these words from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. from his “I Have a Dream” speech on August 28, 1963, in Washington, D.C. Dr. King, a Baptist minister, made an indelible mark on the world through nonviolent civil disobedience based on his Christian beliefs. Although Dr. King was addressing African Americans striving for civil rights equality, his words are applicable to each and every Christ-follower battling seen and unseen foes today.
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“We already had a similar program designed to do just that. It’s called Kid’s Club and meets on Monday night,” said Glancy. “We realized that we might not be able to help families if they were unaware of our offerings. Schools are unable to advertise religious programs; Student Whitney Reid participates in the newly formed after-school drama club provided by United Methodist Church of Sun City Center. Drama Club therefore, in an @ The Center offers a fun, safe and free program for students grades three effort to reach the through eight on Tuesdays. area children most As part of the outreach ministries at in need of such a United Methodist Church of Sun City program, we developed Drama Club @ Center, new Children’s Coordinator The Center. It’s a free drama-educaJennifer Glancy was surprised to learn tion club. It teaches the basics of the of the number of children in the com- dramatic arts to children grades [three munity that are experiencing a lack of to eight] in a safe social environment. food, support and other areas of criti- It provides a full nutritious meal and cal needs. Glancy began to brainstorm meets most Tuesday evenings from 5-7 to find a way to address this situation. p.m.” Her solution is a program called Drama Transportation can also be provided @ The Center, which includes social- if needed and if the home address falls ization, homework help, a meal, trans- within the route radius. The program portation and enrichment. started accepting applicants in Octo“The idea for Drama Club @ The ber 2021 and is currently fully enrolled. Center was born from a meeting with With more vetted volunteers, Glancy is local school leaders who voiced their hoping to grow the size and age rangcritical needs for safe, after-school es of the club. This program is funded enrichment activities that would be primarily by United Methodist Church available to local students regardless of Sun City Center, although they are of their ability to pay,” said Glancy. applying for several grants and also “They confided that some of our area gladly accept focused donations. students have food insecurity, some Drama Club @ The Center plans to need enrichment, some need mentor- meet throughout the spring and culing and others just need opportunities minate in a member-written and proto socialize safely.” duced performance in May. Any parAfter considering the needs that ties interested in volunteering should local school leaders were struggling reach out to jennifer@sccumc.com. with, United Methodist Church of Sun United Methodist Church of Sun City City Center joint ministry programs Center is located at 1210 W. Del Webb decided the best way to support its Blvd. in Sun City Center. For more incommunity and meet multiple critical formation, visit www.sccumc.com, needs was to offer a free after-school email jennifer@scumc.com or call program. 634-2539.
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The Youth Sign Choir at First Presbyterian Church of Brandon is going to be meeting weekly beginning in January to prepare for a sign language concert on Sunday, February 27.
Around the world, music knits together communities. But, for people hard of hearing or deaf, seeing their favorite song in American Sign Language (ASL) being performed brings a commonality of the love of music to all people. In an effort to teach music and sign language to the youth of the community, First Presbyterian Church of Brandon is bringing back its Youth Sign Choir. The choir will be meeting weekly to practice this dramatic form of praise songs performed under black lights while wearing white gloves. The first practice will take place on Sunday, January 9, with the first performance taking place on Sunday, February 27. According to Director Phoebe Irby, there is no need to have any sign language experience because it will be taught during the Sunday night practices. Youth participants will be committed to the six-week practice schedule prior to the show. According to Irby, the Sign Choir started back in the 1990s. “I was teaching students with hearing and visual disabilities at Willis Peters Exceptional Center,” said Irby. “Most of our youth at church were very interested in learning sign language.” At the school, the music department
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CONCERTS, MARRIAGE CRUISES, NEW FOOD BANKS AND MORE! By Kelly Wise Valdes United Methodist Church of Sun City Center Hosting Nashville Duo Dave & Daphne
The United Methodist Church of Sun City Center, located at 1210 W. Del Webb Blvd., is welcoming Nashville duo Dave & Daphne to its campus on Friday, January 7 at 7 p.m. Dave Salyer toured the world with country star Barbara Mandrell. Roy Clark, of Hee Haw fame, called Salyer one of the most talented guitarists on the planet. Daphne Anderson was once honored as the Southern Gospel Music Association’s Female Vocalist of the Year. Dave & Daphne’s concerts have all the energy of a Las Vegas-style show with solid country music roots, and they have appeared in such major venues as Nashville Now, the CMA Awards, the Grand Ole Opry and the Southern Gospel Music Conference. A donation of just $10 is requested at the door on the night of the concert. For additional information, contact Kevin Goodenow at 362-0956. To learn more about the United Methodist Church of Sun City center, www.sccumc.com.
Phil Wickham Concerts At Bell Shoals Church
Philip David Wickham is a contemporary Christian musician and singer, and The JOY FM will present Wickham’s nationwide Hymn of Heaven Tour, launching Spring 2022. This highly anticipated tour comes
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Congregation Beth Shalom located at 706 Bryan Rd. in Brandon recently opened a food bank for the Greater Brandon area. The food bank will be open for distribution the third
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Proverbs 8:12 (KJV) 12 wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions. God is a creator, and we are made in His image, so we have creativity on the inside of us too. God has an idea, a plan and a strategy that we can find and use to get to our wealthy place. We do not have to copy anybody because God has uniquely equipped each of us with a plan, a vision and a witty idea. Oftentimes, God will give us witty ideas, but we do not have the faith to take action. James 2:20 (KJV) tells us that faith without works is dead. For us to manifest all that God has planned for us, we must
put our ideas into action. They say graveyards are the wealthiest places on earth because they are full of people with witty inventions and great ideas that were never put into practice. Take your idea off the shelf and take it to the market! It just might be the next big sensation. Prayer: Lord, I thank You for I have the mind of Christ and I hold the thoughts, feelings and purposes of his heart. Lord, I thank You that I am creative because I am made in Your image. So, Lord, give me the wisdom, the discernment and the insight to create and help me to find my wealthy place, in Jesus’ name. Amen. Except from: 60 Prayers in 60 Seconds, Page 22.
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Like most of you, many of us rang in last New Year’s with hopes for a better year. But, it seems that some of our struggles continued in spite of our best hopes. It’s often during times of trials and tribulations that we turn to the One who can give us the comfort and strength we need. When we are going through hard times, it’s easy to become focused on everything that is going wrong, but if you place your focus on God and let go of the things that hurt our spirit, healing and peace can move in. Sometimes, it’s difficult to trust in God’s plan for our lives, but if you dedicate your heart to Him, you will notice a change in your spirit and vision. One of the simplest ways to start your spiritual journey of 2022 is to commit to a devotional. Whether it be a daily devotional or a weekly devotional, staying in tune with God will often bring the peace that we desire. There are many wonderful devotionals available, including family devotions, couple’s devotions and devotions designed for men, women and students. “So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom,” (Psalm 90:12). Have a blessed 2022!
Mornings with Jesus 2022: Daily Encouragement for Your Soul By Editors of Guideposts
Daily Wisdom for Men 2022 Devo- Daily Wisdom for Women 2022 De- Moments Together for Couples: 365 Daily Devotions for Drawing Near tional Collection votional Collection to God & One Another Compiled by Barbour Books Compiled by Barbour Books By Dennis Rainey, Barbara Rainey Men will find inspiration, challenge and Being a woman of God means finding
Start every day off right with Jesus. This 365-day devotional, fresh for 2022, offers a Scripture verse, reflection on Christ’s words and teachings and a faith step that will challenge or inspire you each morning. Be empowered to turn your cares over to the Lord and listen for his direction and guidance in your life.
their spirits encouraged as they experience the wisdom of God’s word every day of 2022. Each daily devotional includes Scriptures, readings and prayers to remind you that, no matter what challenges or difficult times come, God is firmly in control, and His ways are good. In these pages, you’ll find encouragement, inspiration and spiritual blessing as you strengthen your faith all 365 days of the year.
your strength and resiliency in the Lord. These daily devotions, new for 2022, offer Scriptures, readings, and prayers to remind you that, no matter what challenges you face, God is always in control, and all his ways are trustworthy. A read-throughthe-Bible-in-a-year plan is included in this faith-filled devotional book.
This book offers 365 daily devotions that will help draw you and your spouse closer together and closer to the Lord. Each brief reading offers a Scripture highlight, an insight, a question for discussion and a prayer to close. Whether you spend five minutes or 30 minutes together, Moments Together for Couples will give you a chance to pause, relax and draw on the Lord’s strength for your marriage.
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HOPE FOR HURTING PARENTS AT CENTERPOINT CHURCH By Kelly Wise Valdes Many families in our community have been struggling through difficult times over the past two years. In the middle of a worldwide crisis, some families also have found themselves in personal crises. If you are a parent of teenager or young adult that may be struggling with self-injury, mental illness, depression, bullying, identity or destructive choices, you probably feel broken, powerless and isolated, but Centerpoint Church wants you to know that you are not alone. Hope for Hurting Parents is a national organization aimed at providing resources for parents hurting over destructive behaviors or choices of their teen to adult children. Centerpoint Church hosts a local support group affiliated with the Hope for Hurting Parents organization. The program is facilitated by Angela Parker, director of communications at Centerpoint Church, along with her husband. “My husband and I decided to create this group because we have walked through difficult parenting seasons with our teens, and we quickly learned how isolating it can be,” said Parker. “We looked for safe places to talk and vent about our experiences and work through our own emotions, and we found that there weren’t many resources in this area, so we decided to create one.” This group is open to the entire community and there is no need to register. The meetings are free, but there is an optional parent resource book that can be purchased, though it is not required in order to attend or participate. “Meetings begin by introducing ourselves by first name and reviewing the ground
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WINTER JAM 22 COMING TO AMALIE ARENA FEATURING SKILLET, WELLS & NEWSONG By Kelly Wise Valdes
After being interrupted in 2020 and cancelled in 2021, the Winter Jam Tour Spectacular is back in full swing in 2022 with its ‘All Together Now’ tour. The iconic Winter Jam Tour Spectacular will return to Tampa on Friday, January 14 at AMALIE Arena with many familiar faces including Skillet, Tauren Wells and NewSong headlining the biggest Christian music tour in the world. Some of the other performers featured on the 2022 tour will be Colton Dixon, KB, I AM THEY, Abby Robertson, Pastor Shane Pruitt, Bayside Worship and Megan Duke. The Winter Jam Tour has ranked among the top first-quarter tours in the world. The first tour began in 1995 with its founder, Eddie Carswell from NewSong. After 27 years, the Winter Jam Tour still proves to be one of the most successful Christian artist concert tours. During past tours, the concerts were attended by more than 600,000 people at more than 40 cities. “Due to the times we are living in, I think Winter Jam will have more ener-
gy, more passion and will be more encouraging than ever before,” said John Cooper of Skillet as part of the tour announcement. “We are ready, the fans are ready—let’s kick off 2022 as a year of victory instead of defeat.” The 41-city tour launches in January 2022 with two shows in Florida. The Tampa concert is being held at AMALIE Arena on January 14 with doors opening for the Pre-Jam party at 5 p.m. Members of Jam Nation have early entrance at 4:30 p.m. and start time for the main concert begins at 7 p.m. The entrance fee is $10 at the door. Winter Jam has always had a firstcome, first-serve admission policy and will often reach venue capacity. Unfortunately, this means that people may be turned away at the door. Becoming a member of Jam Nation allows consumers to enter early to secure premium seating, in addition to many other benefits. For more information, visit www. jamtour.com. AMALIE Arena is located at 401 Channelside Dr. in Tampa.
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ALAFIA DRIVING ACADEMY PREPARES NEW DRIVERS FOR THE ROAD
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test and help you pass it easily. “I like to think that we set the standard for driving schools. New, high-end, maintained cars. Internal and external dash cams, GPS tracks of where we went, after-lessons reports to the parents after every trip. Back when we started, none of the other schools did any of that. I’m not sure what the other schools cost these days, but I know we cost. I like to think that the parents get their money’s worth when they book with us,” said Founder and Owner Cole Dolmseth. “Communication is key; Brandon Anderson, a driving instructor with Alafia we are on time. If we are running late, Driving Academy, standing next to his white 2019 we’ll let you Mazda CX-5. know. If you For those who are call us and we seeking professioncan’t get to al driving instructors the phone, we that can come to you, they’d have a hard will call you back. If you have questions, I’ll time finding ones better than Alafia Driv- answer them the best I can—or find out for ing Academy. The local company has been you.” around since 2013 and provides services Lessons come in several packages and from Sun City Center up to Mango, covering can be personalized to what you need. The Ruskin, Apollo Beach, Riverview, FishHawk, academy recommends a 10-hour package, Valrico, Brandon, Western Plant City, Dover but you can also get more lessons, includand Seffner. ing its 20-hour package. Plus, it has lessons Telling from personal experience, the for manual transmission/stick driving, a instructors are top-notch. Even on the 3-in-3 driver course for the three-crashesfirst lesson while driving in the rain, the in-three-years law and extra lessons even instructor had no issue providing instruc- after getting your license. tion. They’ll calmly communicate what you Alafia Driving Academy offers free pickshould be doing, let you know what you’re up at homes in its service area, and you can doing well, explain how to improve and meet up with instructors if you live outside cover all the bases so that you have a solid their service area. It is also looking for new grasp on safe driving in no time. instructors; if you want to teach driving and Things that the instructors will do include want a fairly flexible job, be sure to contact starting by practicing the basics in a neigh- the academy. borhood and later driving on back roads and Visit www.alafiadrivingacademy.com or highways, going for longer distances in traf- www.linkedin.com/company/alafia-drivfic, changing lanes, doing U-turns, parking ing-academy, email info@alafiadrivingto the left and right and much more. Plus, academy.com, or @AlafiaDrivingAcademy they can prepare you for the DMV driving or call 438-9712.
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BRENDA WADE & TEAM RAISE $37,600 FOR FOOD BANK & FOSTER CHARITIES By Kate Quesada
the highest was $10,000. Donors included Rory Weiner with the law office of Rory Weiner, Michael Couture with Couture Painting, Brian Hodgers with Complete Choice Insurance, Joel Meek with Meek Insurance Group, Todd MarThe Brenda Wade Real Estate Team raised $37,600 to be split between A Kid’s tin with GuaranPlace and Bell Shoals Real Hope Food Pantry at its 9th Partners in Giving event. teed Rate, Patrick The holiday season is a little easier Latimer with United Mutual Funding, for two local charities thanks to The Jon Howard with The Home Loan ExBrenda Wade Real Estate Team. For pert, Bart Rice with The Rice Finanthe ninth year in a row, the team host- cial Group, Jeff Grove with Valley ed a Partners in Giving event, which Bank, Cole Dickerson with Ribbon, Jay this year raised $37,600 to be split Grechika with CertaPro Painters, Stebetween A Kid’s Place and Bell Shoals ven Gonzalez with Gonzalez Roofing, Real Hope Food Pantry. Sue Luther and Rebecca Gullick with Brenda Wade, who started the event All American Title, Aaron Davis with as a way to bring people who want to Hillsborough Title Company, Cheryl help the community together, donated Leiman with Executive Title Compato the same charities nine years ago ny, Mike Yeager with A Buyer’s Choice at the first Partners in Giving. Home Inspections, Matt McArty with “We work where we live and we Omni Home Inspections, Lisa Schalk want to give where we live,” said with Toffee to Go, Matt Willums with Wade, who has been selling real es- Willums Home Services and Marie tate in Eastern Hillsborough County Gilmore with the Osprey Observer. for 21 years. “We win awards every year for being At the event, which was held at Xs- the number one team in Hillsborough cape Theatre in Riverview so that at- County and have been recognized for tendees could spread out, the commu- many years as one of the top teams in nity members invited by Wade gave a the U.S. by The Wall Street Journal,” donation and then had the opportuni- said Wade, “but our favorite reward ty to give a 15 to 20-minute presenta- is a happy customer, and we focus all tion. This was the first year the event of our attention on our customer and was held anywhere other than Wade’s helping them accomplish their goals.” Valrico office. To learn more about The Brenda According to Wade, the minimum Wade Team, visit www.brendawade. donation from partners was $400 and com or call 655-5333.
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T&J PAINTING THANKS COMMUNITY AS IT CELEBRATES ANNIVERSARY By Kate Quesada Jennifer and Sherwin Williams, Tony Friedin addition to richsen celeworking hard to brated a special make a name for kind of anniT&J Painting in versary on Dethe community. cember 1. The “We are honcouple moved ored to serve to Florida a the SouthShore year ago with and Hillsborough their business, T&J Painting recently celebrated a year in the SouthShore County area of T&J Painting, Tampa Bay,” said community. a full-service Tony. “We absopainting company, and lutely love our community on November 30, they and enjoy having the privthanked the community ilege to do our small part for supporting them with to keep it beautiful, fresh an anniversary celebraand vibrant. We have met tion at Summerfield Golf so many wonderful people, Club in Riverview. whether that be customers, “My wife and I started vendors or business commuthis company as a means nity partners.” to better provide for our The couple also gives back four young children,” said to the community. Jennifer Tony. “We mean it when we say that every is a member of the Sumner High School job truly does matter.” Booster Club, the Riverview Woman’s T&J Painting is licensed and insured, of- Club, an ambassador to the Greater Riverfering commercial and residential painting view Chamber of Commerce and a memalong with deck and fence staining, wood ber of the Valrico FishHawk Chamber of rot replacement and extensive repair ser- Commerce. vices. “We also strive to give back to our com“T&J Painting strives to be an industry munity as much as we can,” said Tony. leader in providing a high level of quality Tony encourages residents to check out and customer service,” said Tony. “We un- the company’s Facebook page and website derstand that you have options in which for examples of current and past projects. company you choose to paint your home, “We put full effort in making sure that but we feel very confident that we will be all our clients are completely satisfied,” the most qualified and professional paint said Tony. “We have built a very strong company that you have potential to deal reputation with our customers and in the with.” painting industry.” Jennifer and Tony are proud to particVisit www.tandjpaintingfl.com or call ipate in every project the company takes 723-9124. Tony can be reached at tony@ on, using high-end brands exclusively from tandjpaintingfl.com.
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Hallgrímskirkja Church – Reykjavík, Iceland Iceland’s tallest and largest church is also its most photographed site. Named after 17th-century hymn writer and church scholar Reverend Hallgrímur Pétursson, the infamous Hallgrímskirkja Church was designated to begin construction in 1945 and was finished in 1986, taking more than 40 years to complete. The church was designed by one of Iceland’s most famous architects, Guðjón Samúelsson, who is said to have sought inspiration for his modern design from natural Icelandic elements including the basalt lava flows and waterfalls. The shape of the futuristic structure is a cross between a glacier and a rocket ship. Visible from almost any point in the capital city of Reykjavík, Hallgrímskirkja Church sits at the top of a hill above the central art and design shopping street in the capital. The iconic building is more than 22-stories in height, and a visit to the top rewards sightseers with priceless views of Reykjavík. The church also features an oversized pipe organ designed and constructed by a famous German organ builder.
The organ weighs more 25 tons and is more than 4 stories in height. Sitting in front of the iconic church is a statue of Icelandic Viking Leif Eiriksson. He was the first European to set foot on the North American continent around A.D. 1000. Historians believe that Eiriksson found America 500 years before Christopher Columbus. Archaeologic findings also suggest that he settled there for some time. The statue was a gift from the United States in 1930. Hallgrímskirkja is a Lutheran church, as are most churches in Iceland, with services held each Sunday. The wonderful acoustics and the enormous pipe organ make it a perfect venue for classical music concerts. It also serves as a focal meeting point for many cultural and community events, such as the annual gathering for watching the fireworks on New Year’s Eve. On this night, thousands of local people set off dozens of fireworks in unbelievably dazzling show. For more information, visit https://www.hallgrimskirkja.is/en.
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The Strongest Part Of Who I Am “Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well,” (3 John 1:2). It is a sure sign of aging when your health insurance provider sends someone to your house to make sure you’re not dead! Well, something like that. They did my first Medicare checkup, and the nurse practitioner was very impressed with everything, from my medicines (none) to my 15,000 steps per day to my 168 pounds to my BMI. But my favorite was the mental acuity test.
First, she gave me three random words to remember. Later, she asked what they were, in the middle of another question. It was too easy, because the words (‘cat,’ ‘baby’ and ‘house’) immediately made me think of our 1-year-old grandson playing with his cat in their Miami house. That’s an image that is impossible to shake. After that, she asked me to draw a clock face—analog—representing ‘1:15.’ When I completed the task I said, “I’m sorry, but did you want that time to be a.m. or p.m.?” She didn’t think I was very funny at all.
The exercise made me wonder about health, and how we measure it. Is it about functionality, or something more? Are we surviving, or do we want to thrive? Where does our body end our soul begin? What is really important, moving forward? And what am I going to need, going into my next decade and beyond? Because in my world now it is absolutely and unarguably p.m. The good news is that while my mental acuity will one day reveal some slowing down, and my physical strength will eventually show signs or
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wear, my life with God can continue to thrive and to grow and become the strongest part of who I am. And that is a good plan. Because finally—even though I will continue to thrive rather than simply survive—this life with God that is at the core of who I am is going to be all I need. Derek Maul has written for many news outlets, including the Tampa Tribune, The United Methodist News Service, All Pro Dad, FOCUS Magazine, Newsweek, USA Today, The Christian Science Monitor, Presbyterians Today, Guideposts, Chicken Soup for the Soul and many other publications. Read Derek Maul’s daily blog posts at www.derekmaul.wordpress.com
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Dr. Joe Martin Appears On Dad Devotionals Podcast—To Get Real With Christian Men
Dad Devotionals is a podcast for Christian fathers and husbands, and it’s released a new episode with Christian author and speaker Dr. Joe Martin. The Real Men Connect podcast host discussed how men can live a more authentic life in Christ and achieve their true purpose. Martin tells men how they can step up and show up better for God, their families, their colleagues and themselves. His straight talk is wrapped in biblical truth. Dave Domzalski, host of Dad Devotionals, launched the podcast to help men become better versions of themselves through Christ. Fans of the podcast can contact Domzalski via email to provide feedback and ideas for the podcast or to become a guest on the show. The podcast can be found on
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In a recent interview, Parton said she did not want to be worshipped for her generosity and added that donating should not be done seeking admiration. “I don’t want to be worshiped, because there’s a Scripture in my Bible that talks about idol worship,” Parton explained, “and I see that happening all the time with movie stars and these celebrities. People literally worship them more than they worship God.” Parton has always been very vocal about her faith. The 10-time GRAMMY winner
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HEATH WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC TREATS CLIENTS LIKE FAMILY By Tatiana Ortiz
For more than 20 planning, education years, Heath Wealth planning, tax planManagement, LLC, loning and much more. cated in Brandon, has An array of products helped provide famican also be found lies the opportunity to here, such as bonds, make smart financial stocks, life insurdecisions to achieve ance, annuities and their most importmore. Heath Wealth ant goals financially. Management, LLC’s In addition, Health goal would be to Wealth Management, provide superior cliLLC also continues to ent service, sound partner with its cliinvestment and ents to help achieve wealth advice. these goals with a For example, personalized strat- Elijah Heath, president of Heath Wealth Man- Heath mentioned egy utilizing its agement, LLC and an LPL financial planner. that many invesestablished protors make a cess that the New Year’s company has commitment refined over the to get their fiyears. nances in order In August or to set finan2019, Heath cial goals for Wealth Management, LLC became es- the year and so forth can receive a sectablished. Elijah Heath, who is the presi- ond opinion at Heath Wealth Managedent of Heath Wealth Management, LLC ment, LLC at no charge. To add, Heath and a LPL financial planner, had been also stated that people do have a short serving his clients since 1999, which in- period if they decide to contribute for cludes 15 years at Edward Jones. The fo- the 2021 tax year before one loses the cus of Heath Wealth Management, LLC ability to do that, in reference to those would be to provide financial advice to inquiring if they should contribute to the Greater Tampa Bay region with a their IRA or Roth IRA. This is a complispecial passion for the residents of the mentary consultation as well. Valrico and FishHawk communities. “All in all, if someone has recently reHeath explained why he founded tired or considering it, they should take Heath Wealth Management, LLC. advantage of our complimentary consul“I saw a need within the community tation,” Heath said. that I could fill,” Heath said. For more information, visit https:// The types of services offered here www.heathwealth.com. It is located at include financial planning, wealth man- 620 E. Bloomingdale Ave. in Brandon. agement, estate planning, retirement Call 556-7171.
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CHICK-FIL-A OPENS FIRST PLANT CITY RESTAURANT WITH LOCAL HERO PRIZES AND $25,000 DONATION TO FEEDING AMERICA Staff Report
A new Chickto transition into fil-A® restauher new role as rant is open for the operator of business in Plant Chick-fil-A Plant City with local City. Alongside resident Dawn her family, who Redmon as the will help support independent restaurant operfranchised ownations, Redmon er/operator. is excited to call Redmon will Plant City her new be responsible home and make a for all day-tolasting impact in day activities the community. of the business, “ Th r o u g h o u t including emmy life, mentoring ploying approxiyouth has always mately 160 full Chick-fil-A Plant City opened on December 2 at 1101 been my passion,” Goldfinch Dr., off of Thonotosassa Rd. and part-time said Redmon. “With team members, cultivating relationships the opening of Chick-fil-A Plant City, I look with local organizations and neighboring forward to developing and encouraging businesses and serving guests. Chick-fil-A my team members. As a local business Plant City is located at 1101 Goldfinch Dr., owner, I am humbled by the opportunity off of Thonotosassa Rd., and will be open to show care for our neighbors and serve from 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Monday through our guests great-tasting food with ChickSaturday. fil-A’s signature hospitality.” A Florida native, Redmon grew up in In place of the traditional Chick-fil-A Mulberry, just down the road from her First 100® grand opening celebration, new restaurant in Plant City. After grad- Chick-fil-A Plant City surprised 100 local uating from Nova Southeastern College, heroes making an impact in Hillsborough she began teaching middle school while County with free Chick-fil-A for a year. Adsupporting a local Chick-fil-A restaurant ditionally, in honor of the new restaurant with its marketing efforts. Inspired by the opening, Chick-fil-A donated $25,000 to restaurant’s welcoming atmosphere, Red- Feeding America. The funds will be distribmon started working nights as a part-time uted to partners within the Greater Tampa team member and eventually left teaching area to aid in the fight against hunger. to pursue a career with Chick-fil-A. She For more information about Chick-fil-A, quickly rose to leadership positions within visit www.chick-fil-a.com. the restaurant and was selected to become For the latest news and updates on the operator of Chick-fil-A Westfield Bran- Chick-fil-A Plant City, visit the Chick-fil-A don in 2016. After serving the Brandon Plant City on its Facebook page @Chickcommunity for five years, she is thrilled filAPlantCity.
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VALRICO COMMUNITY COMES TOGETHER TO HELP QUEENA By Libby Hopkins
Former Senator Ronda Storms recently held an event in Valrico to benefit Queena Nguyen, who was brutally attacked at the Bloomingdale Library in 2008.
Queena Nguyen, who was brutally attacked at the Bloomingdale Library in 2008, is considered to be a champion in the Brandon community, and recently residents came together yet again to help support her. “I remember, in 2011, Queena was set to lose the majority of her benefits on her 21st birthday when she aged out of child Medicaid services,” said Queena’s mother, Vanna Nguyen. “Former Senator Ronda Storms worked tirelessly on behalf of Queena, writing countless letters and having meetings with state agencies. Thank God for the help of Senator Rhonda Storms, Queena could be enrolled in the Aged and Disabled Adult Medicaid Waiver Program. So, she has been my hero and role model since then.” Storms recently held a fundraiser for Queena and her family at Gather & Seek Vintique in Valrico. “When Queena’s book first came out, I was hesitant to read it,” Storms said. “When I finally did, I was so inspired by the book, it
was on my heart to do something, yet again for Vanna and Queena.” Storms’ son, Gideon, also was curious about Queena’s book, The Life She Once Knew, as well. “When I told him what it was about and he read, he said we should do something for Queena,” Storms said. “I knew then that we needed to do something since the book inspired my son and I.” Storms contacted Gather & Seek Vintique’s Alicia Bingham, who agreed to host the book signing fundraiser for Queena and Vanna. “The host committee for this event approached several artists in the community, who donated art for the event,” Vanna said. “This was a wonderful event and the event raised $3,195, which has been a blessing for Queena. We are so thankful for Rhonda and everyone who came together for this event.” Vanna truly believes these community events help Queena in more ways than just financially. “The community comes together to help lift our spirit and continues to support Queena towards her recovery,” Vanna said. “I feel how much the Lord loves Queena and sees our family through the community. We feel strongly that it was God’s intention to encourage us and support our family through the love of our community.” To learn more about Queena’s book or to purchase a copy of it, visit Queena’s website at www.joinqueena.com.
January 2022
WINDOW GENIE IS ONE-STOP SHOP FOR OUTDOOR HOME SERVICES FROM TOP TO BOTTOM
By Amy Schechter
owners. If you have an issue, we will come back and make it right. We guarantee our work. You can go to any Bob with a bucket pressure washer company, but who knows if they have insurance and knowledge?” Think about it. When you have individuals working on ladders and with chemicals, if something goes wrong, the cusMike and Mindy Barker are the owners of Window Genie of Southeast tomer can be liable. Tampa Bay. The company offers gutter cleaning, house washing, con- Window Genie carries crete/paver washing and sealing and, of course, window washing and workers’ compenwindow tinting. sation insurance, so It’s the perfect time of year. The holnothing ever becomes idays are approaching, and the cooler the customer’s problem. weather invites families and friends outPlus, look no further for holiday lightdoors. There’s no better time to make sure ing. It offers professional installation and your home and outdoor spaces look their custom light measurements. It helps debest. sign your holiday lighting vision, bring Mike and Mindy Barker of Window Ge- and install all materials, maintain your nie of Southeast Tampa Bay are your one- lighting during the season and take down stop shop for outdoor home services. Lo- and store everything until next year. It’s cally and veteran-owned, they specialize in hassle-free, and there’s no more worrying gutter cleaning, house washing, concrete/ about old lights going out or using up gapaver washing and sealing and, of course, rage space. One phone call and they will window washing and window tinting. come back out. Having lived in the areas for over 13 Window Genie serves all of Branyears, they saw a need for a company you don, Gibsonton, Lithia, Riverview, Apollo can trust. Have you ever paid for a job only Beach, Valrico, Fish Hawk, Bloomingdale to have it half finished or been unable to and Progress Village. To contact Window get in touch with a company when you ar- Genie to schedule an appointment or free en’t happy? Window Genie stands by its consultation, call 906-5200 or visit www. work, and its professional team promises windowgenie.com/se-tampa. You can also you will be happy with the job. Mindy tells find the business on Facebook @Wincustomers, “My husband and I are the dowgenieofsetampabay.
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