LOVE CHRIST. LOVE OTHERS.
SERVE
6115 MAHAN DRIVE, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32308
Website: [Link]
February 17-18
[Link]
From the Minister
I’m not sure
why this hit me as
such an epiphany
the other day. If I
say the word con-
temporary, others
will say traditional.
If I say modern,
others will say
classic. If I say I
like the new style,
certainly someone
else will say they
like old school. I haven’t even mentioned what we are talking about, and already we find words
that are polarizing. And in church we have another word for that—divisive. I’m not quite sure
why our polarizing preferences cause such divisions, but my experience has taught me that we
don’t do CHANGE very well. Saying the word CHANGE at church often brings our anxiety lev-
el up immediately. We began a sermon series this past week called “GROW.” And one of the
main ideas of any personal growth or church growth comes out of where we are willing to
change. Again, my experience has taught me that we don’t do well with that concept. But in
an interesting conversation, the word “VERSATILE” was used. And there came the epiphany.
Paul said in 1 Corinthians 9:19-23— “19 Though I am free and belong to no one, I have made myself
a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible. 20 To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To
those under the law I became like one under the law (though I myself am not under the law), so as to win
those under the law. 21 To those not having the law I became like one not having the law (though I am not
free from God’s law but am under Christ’s law), so as to win those not having the law. 22 To the weak I be-
came weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might
save some. 23 I do all this for the sake of the gospel, that I may share in its blessings.”
And I began to think that maybe growth isn’t as much about CHANGING from one thing to
another, or switching from one thought or opinion to another, but that growth is allowing all of
those opinions, thoughts, characteristics, preferences, etc., to co-exist in the same person with
the ability to be VERSATILE. And get this—this is SO IMPORTANT—Paul says “SO THAT I
might SAVE some.” In what areas are you wiling to be VERSATILE so that you might save
someone else?
In His Service,
Allen G.
A SEASON OF PRAYER for SEPTEMBER
Pray for our Nation and Leaders, Pray for our Church and our leaders DAILY
Come join us on Thursday morning at 10AM for a time of prayer. You are encouraged to spend time in communication with God.
Feel free to use the Prayer room (165) at any time, individually or as a group to pray about whatever is on your heart.
Men’s Ministry Mission Ministry
We will be joining the ladies on
September 9th at 6PM at the Texas We are very pleased with the reports that we are get-
ting from our current mission partners, and we wish
Roadhouse on Capital Circle. Come there was time to tell you just what a difference your
join us for a great night out - no cook- mission offerings are making for the kingdom! Thank
you for your faithful giving.
ing or cleaning up!
Your giving has resulted in decisions for Christ at Tri-
State Christian Camp over the summer. You have
been a real blessing to the people of Panama City.
Ross Hoffmeier baptized 26 kids last year through The
Shepherd’s Inn.
As of this moment we have no plans to add any mis-
sion but we want to make sure we are doing our due
diligence in researching and listening to any potential
mission partner. If/when we add another mission we
all hope to be able to add a foreign mission.
The Mission’s Team met with Donovan and Sarah Fitz-
gerald on August 28th. Donny and Sarah are planning
to go into the mission field in Berlin. Their decision to
go is partially a result of their interaction with Christian
Campus Fellowship at FSU.
We encourage all of our men to be a
part of our monthly Prayer Breakfast. Thank You Note To You From CCF
Breakfast is on the last Thursday of the
month and is held at Ruby’s Diner at
8AM. WE are looking forward to see-
ing you there on September 26th.
Ministry EVENTS
We hope that you will join us for Summer Ladies Night
Upcoming Events: Events. This is the perfect opportunity to invite your friends.
September 7 - Craft Day— At the church This month we will join the men at Texas Roadhouse !
Subject to change if attendance is low class will
be canceled.
September 28 - 10AM Paint Class, No
experience needed! Cost $10
If you are making crafts for the Craft Fair
please contact Dona Cormier
Call the office for more details 850-877-7315
Ladies Annual Beach Retreat
It’s Finally Time to Relax and Refuel!
Join us in Children’s Church for:
Sunday School 9:00-10:00 am
Break 10:00-10:30 am
(games and snacks)
Children’s Church 10:30-11:45 am
*Classes are subject to cancelation if attend-
Every month the Children’s Ministry has a ance is low. Please see Dona Cormier to confirm
new service project they are working on, class dates and times.
see Becky Carter for more information Please keep crafting on your own, as the Craft
Festival will be here soon!!
For more information: call 877-7315 or visit
[Link]
SEPTEMBER 2019
Mon T ue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Return Service Requested
1 Office Closed 2 3 4 5 6 7
10AM Prayer Circle
6:00PM Fellowship 10:30AM Ladies
12-4 Canasta Club
Meal & Devotion Bible Study
6:30PM Ladies Bible 7PM Gonzalez
6:30 Board Meeting Study Life Group
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
10AM Service at 10:30AM Ladies
Potluck 6 Ladies Night 6:00PM Fellowship
Meal & Devotion
Your Life Senior Bible Study
Out 6:30PM Ladies Bible Living
NO Life Groups Today
Men’s Steak- Study 12-4 Canasta Club
Out Ladies Beach Retreat
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
6:00PM 10AM Prayer Circle 10:30AM Ladies
Fellowship Meal Bible Study
5PM Life Groups 12-4 Canasta Club
& Devotion
6:30PM Ladies Bible
Study 7PM Gonzalez
Ladies Beach Retreat 7PM Railroad Club Life Group
22 23 24 25 8 Men’s Breakfast 26 27 28
6:00PM Fellowship 10:30AM Ladies
Meal & Devotion 10AM Prayer Circle Bible Study
5PM Life Groups 6:30PM Ladies Bible 10AM Paint
12-4 Canasta Club
Study Class
29 30 Happy Birthday:
2 - Bill Porter
5PM Life Groups
4 - Anne Wilder
9 - Cecil Bradley
COMING EVENTS FOR SEPTEMBER
September 1 - 5PM Life Groups September 17 - 7PM Railroad Club Meeting
September 2 - Labor Day-Office Closed September 18 - 6PM Fellowship Meal & Devotion
September 3 - 6:30PM Board Meeting 6:30PM Ladies Bible Study
September 4 - 6PM Fellowship Meal & Devotion September 19 - 10AM Prayer Circle
6:30PM Ladies Bible Study 12-4 Canasta Club
September 5 - 10AM Prayer Circle 7PM Gonzalez Life Group
12-4 Canasta Club September 20 - 10AM Ladies Bible Study
7PM Gonzalez Life Group September 22 - 5PM Life Groups
September 6 - 10:30 Ladies Bible Study September 25 - 6PM Fellowship Meal & Devotion
September 7 - 9:30 Craft Class 6:30PM Ladies Bible Study
September 8 - POTLUCK September 26 - 8AM Men’s Breakfast
September 9 - 6PM Ladies Night Out & Men’s Steak-Out 10AM Prayer Circle
September 11 - 6PM Fellowship Meal & Devotion 12-4 Canasta Club
6:30PM Ladies Bible Study September 27 - 10:30AM Ladies Bible Study
September 12 - 10AM Prayer Circle/service at Your Life September 28 - Paint Class
12-4 Canasta Club September 29 - 5PM Life Groups
September 13-16 - Ladies Beach Retreat
Food Pantry We have made Changes to Pantry
We have closed the physical Food Pantry and will only be giving out Food gift cards to those in need. If you know someone
in need please contact the office. You can make monetary donations to the pantry by designating ‘Pantry’ on your check and
placing it in the offering.
“Our purpose is to LOVE CHRIST, LOVE OTHERS and SERVE”
OUR STAFF:
OPPORTUNITIES FOR WORSHIP: STATISTICS FOR August
Allen Gonzalez Senior Minister
Bible Study 9:00 AM ATTENDANCE Average
Mike Seay Worship Director
Coffee Break 10:00 AM AM Worship 56
Trish Rice Administrative Assistant
Worship 10:30 AM
Sunday Evening Life Groups 5:00PM ELDERS: Don Meeks
GIVING Budget Need
General Giving $12,647 $16,487
Wednesday Night Meal 6:00PM DEACONS: Dona Cormier, Clayton Wilder, Missions $ 3,521 $3,069
Wednesday Bible Discussion Groups 6:30 PM Mike Hancock, Cindy Meeks, Doreen Branam,
Trish Rice
NEWSLETTER DEADLINE ~ The Deadline for OCTOBER 2019 Newsletter is September 25th
