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Jan
16
Retreat Weekend
By · CommentsThe men will gather at Bethany Center this weekend for their annual men’s retreat. Dr. John Zwerneman (South Bend branch) will lead the retreat. Meanwhile, one of the women’s groups is planning a Saturday morning brunch (from 10am-Noon), and are inviting all the women in the branch to come (please RSVP).
We wrapup the weekend with a branch meeting at the Weilbacher’s Sunday afternoon at 2:30pm.
Jan
15
Ranaghan Photos 2012
By · CommentsWhat can I say? You had to be there!!!
Jan
14
Branch welcomes the Ranaghan’s
By · CommentsA wonderful Friday evening wine & cheese social kicked off our annual visit from the Ranaghan’s. Enjoy the photos!
Dec
28
Birthday Celebration
By · CommentsThe Tampa and Brandon men’s groups gathered together Tuesday night (Dec 27th) at Four Green Fields to honor Jim G. (50th birthday) and Ron F. (69th birthday).
Dec
25
Merry Christmas 2011
By · CommentsMerry Christmas to everyone. The holidays can be a time of great joy, but it can be a time of stress and anxiety. A brother in community wrote this today:
“We never have the grace to try to live out the future in our present thoughts. It’s good to have some realism in our expectations of the future, but we don’t really know what is out there for us, and the grace that we have is for this moment in time, today, here and now. I’m glad for the grace and glad for the moment. Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!”
Dec
05
Photos – Festival of Lessons & Carols
By · CommentsOur 2011 Lessons and Carols was held on Sunday evening Dec 4th with over 100 people in attendance. What a great event to kick off the Advent season as we prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus. The weather was perfect, as was the all the appetizers that people brought. The highlight, of course, were the scripture readings and personal reflections. Thanks to all who came, and to all who helped with this special occasion.
Nov
20
Festival of Lessons & Carols
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Lessons and Carols
Our annual Festival of Lessons & Carols is two weeks away:
Sunday December 4, 2011 from 5p-8p.
Please click on the image to view a PDF of the flyer which you can print out and give to a friend.
Please remember to RSVP by Dec 2nd.
Nov
01
Brotherly Support
By · CommentsEd has been working over at Fred & Sue’s new home laying down new wood floor. I stopped over and took two pictures. Enjoy!
Nov
01
Free Things to do!
By · CommentsWe often encourage you to find opportunities to get out and do something fun or different with your brothers and sisters in the branch. Here are some recent ideas that I came across – all of which are FREE!!!! (except for what you decide to buy as presents or food to eat). So call and invite someone, or make a plan for your men’s or women’s group to get out one day and have some fun together.
Saturday Morning Market / St Petersburg:
9am-2pm at Al Lang Stadium parking lot in downtown St Pete
http://www.saturdaymorningmarket.com/
Parking is only $1 for 4 hours at the Baywalk Garage 2 blocks away.
Afterwards, you can drive over to Haslam’s Bookstore to enjoy Florida’s largest new and used bookstores in the Southeast:
http://www.haslams.com/
Ybor City Saturday Market:
9am-3pm at Historic Ybor City Centennial Park
http://www.ybormarket.com/
Afterwards, stop and visit an authentic Cuban bakery shop at La Segunda bakery:
http://lasegundabakery.com/
Or take a stroll through the shops at Channelside:
http://www.channelsidebayplaza.com/
Manatee Viewing:
November 1st kicks of the season for viewing manatees down at the TECO Manatee Viewing Center. They recently tripled the size of their viewing center.
http://www.tampaelectric.com/manatee/ -or-
http://www2.tbo.com/news/news/2011/nov/01/menewso6-teco-manatee-center-reopens-adds-viewing–ar-299752/
Tampa Museum of Art:
Every Friday, the Tampa Art Museum has free admission from 4p-8p (normally $10 for admission). The museum is located in downtown Tampa on Ashley Street
http://www.tampamuseum.org/
Ellenton Premium Outlets:
A short 30 minute drive south of Brandon on I-75 is Ellenton Premium Outlets, with 130 outlet stores. Surely there’s something for everyone there!
http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlets/outlet.asp?id=92
Beaches:
Or simply jump in your car and head over to the beaches along inner Tampa Bay (off Gandy Bridge or Courtney Campbell Causeway) or head all the way over to Treasure Island/John’s Pass and spend the day or evening with brothers and sisters!
Oct
23
Picnic Photos
By · CommentsA few photos from today’s picnic. Weather was spectacular. So was the food and fellowship. Thanks to everyone who worked to bring it all together – from planning games, to putting up signs, to bringing food.