Welcome to worship at Lakewood United Church of Christ! Your presence is a blessing as we celebrate the love of God. Childcare is available in the professionally staffed Nursery for preschool children and younger. Hearing devices and large print bulletins are available from the ushers.
Many thanks to David Pitt for preaching for the MLK Sunday!
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
There will be a 1 hour congregational meeting TODAY after service. There are a few guest speakers, also the congregation will take action on the budget, as well as discuss other initiatives in the life of the church. Everyone is welcome!
GREEN LIVING EXPO & INTERFAITH PRAYER SERVICE- This event is hosted by Grace Lutheran Church 3714 W. Linebaugh Ave. Tampa, FL 33618 Saturday February 4th Green Living Expo 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Then a Interfaith Prayer Service 1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. At 10:00 a.m.Featuring locally grown food, local artisans and crafters, activities and learning opportunities for the entire family. Vendors/exhibitors include: Sunshine State Interfaith Power and Light, Going Green Tampa,Master Gardeners from Hillsborough County Extension offering free rain barrel and composting workshops, and many more. Rain Barrel workshop and 11:00 a.m. Compost workshop Workshop participants will receive a voucher for one free rain barrel and/or one free compost bin/thermometer per household. Workshop sign-up available by calling the church office at (813) 961-8747 or emailing maryannhamilton11@gmail.com.
BOOK CLUB-The Book club will meet January 27th at 12:30 at the home of The Uth’s, 5010 Casilla Way So. ph. 867-5106. Bring you own sandwich, drinks and dessert will be provided. The Book is: Winter Garden by: Kristin Hannah, a story about the intricate bonds between a mother and her daughters and the link between the past and the present.
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE-The next meeting at the Pinellas Park Library is SATURDAY, February 11, 2012 at 2 pm at the PINELLAS Park Library 7770 52nd Street North Pinellas Park, FL 33781 (727) 541-0718. Guest speaker will be Susan Taylor Martin, Foreign Editor, St. Petersburg Times Title of her talk: “From Gas Masks in Israel to Bombs in Baghdad” Susan Taylor Martin of the Tampa Bay Times recounts herfifteen years as a foreign correspondent in many of the world’s hottest spots. ALL ARE WELCOME. There is no charge.
OCCUPY TAMPA – FMI on latest activities www.occupytampa.org.
OPERATION ATTACK- Please place all items in shopping cart in hallway. Operation Attack is located in Lakeview Presbyterian Church helping families with children by providing food and clothing. There is a list of donations posted on the bulletin board, they have added clothing articles for Boys and Girls. Make sure to take a look. And as always thank you all for your support.
THRIFT SHOP- The shop needs 2 people each Saturday. Please sign up on the bulletin board. Also, the Thrift Shop will now be open one Sunday a month following worship. Thanks to Denise Williams and Christy Martin for serving as Thrift Shop coordinators!
CHURCH SCHOOL- Church School is a place where questions are encouraged, not a place where doctrine is dictated. Think of it like the wonderful banner made for our church which reads “We don’t just tolerate diversity, we celebrate it.” The goal is to bring that message to elementury age children in Church School.
HOST FELLOWSHIP — Please consider hosting fellowship after worship. It’s a great way to share and visit with everyone. There is a signup sheet on the bulletin board. Provide drinks and light refreshments. There’s fair trade coffee in the kitchen. Questions? Talk with Denise Williams.
YOUNG PEOPLE AT LAKEWOOD– Children and young people are most welcome at Lakewood UCC. All children participate in the beginning of the worship service. Generally, elementary age children and younger participate in Children’s Time in the service. After Children’s Time, elementary age children go to Church School taught by Melanie Moore and Chip Cosper using the curriculum from the Center for Progressive Christianity. Preschool children, toddlers, and infants are welcome in the Nursery under the care and supervision of Claudia Rodriguez. Middle and High School students participate in the service on Sunday mornings and attend the youth group at Pass-a-Grille Beach Community United Church of Christ Sunday evenings. Children and young people are an integral part of this church family and the intergenerational relationships that form in this small congregation are truly a blessing!
FUNDRAISER FOR THE YOUTH–Pass A Grille UCC youth group will be selling discount cards as a fund raiser for the summer mission trip to Costa Rica. The card is good for a year. Includes: Taco Bell, Checkers, Domino’s Pizza, Sea Critters Cafe, Skidders, Beverly’s, Orange Julius, Twistee Treat, Aunt Annie’s Pretzels, Gennaro’s Pizza, Keva Juice, Lee Roy Selmon’s, Cold Stone Creamery, Yogurtology, Dunkin’ Donuts, Candy Kitchen, Ten Pin Lanes, and Tropical Cafe Smoothie. See Malcolm, Zoe, or Olivia to buy a card.
WEBSITE– You are invited to subscribe to the LUCC website so updates are automatically sent to your email address. See the home page of the website for details. Enjoy lakewooducc.org. The church is also on Facebook at www.facebook.com/LakewoodUCC.
CHOIR PRATICE – Rehearsals are Sunday mornings, 9:15am-10:00am. All are welcome who wishto participate.
FAIR TRADE COFFEE– NEW coffee is here. The prices are $7.00 for regular and $8.00 for decaf $9.00 for large decaf bag. Please look for Fair trade coffee available for purchase in the library. Purchasing this coffee helps to directly support the growers!
Recycle — Recycle your print cartridges, cell phones, and all paper. Keep it coming in! Many Thanks!
IMAM SADIKI-There are “Let it Go” CD’s by Imam Sadiki for $10 available in the library.
AA — In the Fellowship Hall Thursday at 7:45 p.m.
DIRECTORIES– 2011 Directories are available in the library for anyone who would like one.
For more information on the following events please see website at lakewooducc.org or the bulletin board:
FLORIDA UCC WOMEN’S EVENTS
