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From Pastor Jim 2

Adult Classes 3

Meet Our Council 3

Something for Everyone 4-5

Thrivent Night at the Rays 4

Health Ministry 4

Hurricane Preparedness 5

Discipleship Opportunities 6-8

LWR Quilting 6

Help Wanted! 8

Living Christ’s Love 8

Day Camp Volunteers 8

July Calendar 9

June Calendar 10 & 11

August Calendar 12

Women’s Night Out 13

A-Men 13

Hospitalizations 13

Youth, Children & families 14-17

Car Wash 14

Graduation Sunday 15

Camp Opportunities 15

Confirmation 16 & 17

Apostles Business Members 18

Birthdays 19

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Apostles Lutheran Church, ELCA

The Epistle

Summer 2016

The mission of Apostles Lutheran Church

is to be and make disciples for Christ.

Kids are invited to attend two exciting

events this summer!

“The Jesus Way” is our theme for Day Camp and

Vacation Bible School from July 11th-15th.

VBS, for children 3 through 4K, meets from 9:00am-1:00pm and Day Camp,

for children K-5th grade from 9:00am-3:00pm.

Cost is $40/child or $80/family. Mark your

calendar and register your child today!

Registration forms are available in the church

office or lobby or on our website at

www.apostleslutheran.net.

Contact Kit O’Rourke, Children’s Ministry Director,

([email protected] or 813-689-2571) for more information.

See page 8 for volunteer opportunities.

LIL’ ANGELS SUMMER CAMP

Lil’ Angels Summer Camp is a program for all children 3-8

years of age. The camp runs 9AM-1PM T, W & TH, the

weeks of June 14, 21, 28 & July 19. The week of July 11th is

a full week as we take part in Day Camp & Vacation Bible

School. The program includes learning, arts & crafts,

outdoor time, and fun themes.

An after-camp program is available upon request until 3 PM.

ANY QUESTIONS - Please call Sandra Sornson at

813-689-2571 or 813-541-9425.

mailto:[email protected]

APOSTLES EPISTLE Summer

Dear friends,

“To be and make disciples for Christ” serves as the mission

statement of this congregation and it is an honor to be joining you

in ministry as your pastor!

A pastor’s beginning in a new church is marked by a steep

learning curve: names, meeting many people, traditions,

practices, administrative details, ministry teams, community

connections, establishing goals, etc. Away from church there is

acclimating to a new home, neighborhood and community.

For a congregation, the call process is far more than simply calling a new pastor. It is a

congregation assessing its mission, determining their strength and growth areas, discerning what

gifts they seek in a new pastor to lead them, considering how best they can individually assist in

the transition of leadership while trusting that God is present and active throughout the process.

Through it all, reflecting back on the past, looking to the future and joining in ministry today.

Together, we will join in mission and ministry where our mission statement “To be and make

disciples for Christ” will be at the forefront. As these initial weeks pass by, there will be learning

for all of us. Questions will be asked. Answers will be shared. Goals will be set. Various facets of

ministry will be assessed. God will continue to guide us as He has done even before the call

process was completed.

Yet, amid all the details of ministry, at the center of it all is joy. Joy that we are children of a

loving, forgiving God that we can approach with the endearing referral of: Father.

Joy in recalling all the blessings of ministry that has become a part of the history of Apostles.

Joy in the excitement that comes with a new beginning of ministry.

Joy that amid it all, we are a gathered, strong, vibrant community of faith equipped to do great

things for the kingdom of God!

“To be and make disciples for Christ.” What will that mean for you and me now and in the near

future? Let’s join together and see what God can do among us and for others!

Blessings to you this summer,

Pastor Jim


Book Study

An adult study on “Honoring Our Neighbor’s Faith” starts on Monday

June 6th at 7:00 PM or Thursday, June 9th at 11:00 AM in the Vestry. This book

explores thirty-two faith traditions that represent a wide spectrum of beliefs or

stand out due to their size or public profile in America.

Hundreds of Christian denominations & dozens of non-Christian traditions have

followers in the United States. How do we view this wide variety of beliefs and

practices? How does the Lutheran tradition compare with others?

Honoring Our Neighbor’s Faith Revised Edition brings new light and nuance to these

questions, which are as timely and vital as ever.

There are a couple of extra books and they are $13.00. Are you interested? Contact Liz Jimenez by

email ([email protected]) or phone (813-689-2571)

At our May Semi-annual meeting we elected or reelected five Council representatives: Toni

Carey, Jim Gray, Scott Irwin, Christopher Murray, & Mike Weber. They join Lori Brown,

Maryann Di Leo, Darren Jimenez, Maria Mitchell, Chris Putnam, Joel Rentz, & Greg Williams

to comprise Apostles new Council.

The next Council Meeting is on Sunday, June 12 at Noon in the Vestry.

Sunday Adult Education

The weekly Sunday adult education

gathering will take a summer break. Class

will resume on Sunday, September 11. We

will pick up where we left off— journeying

through the Old Testament at the book of

2nd Samuel. Read your September Epistle for

more information, or contact Mike Weber at

[email protected]



Something for Everyone!

Join Pastor Jim at a Ray’s Game

Thrivent Financial is hosting “Thrivent Day with the Rays!” on

Saturday, August 6th at 6:10pm as the Rays play the Minnesota

Twins. Pastor Jim (and son Ben) will lead a group from Apostles

for an evening of baseball and fun.

Tickets for the lower level seats are $25 and a sign-up sheet will be

available through June 19th outside the Lobby. Pastor Jim will be in

contact with you regarding payment. This will be a great event for

individuals and families…

Come join us at the ballpark!

Individual tickets may also be purchased, at an increased price, through www.raysbaseball/thrivent by

using the password: THRIVENT.

Health Ministry Moves Forward

Our health is a gift from God and Apostles’ Health Ministry is moving forward to assist in

addressing health needs, while equipping everyone with healthy practices for living.

Thank you to all who have completed a health survey. If you have not

completed yours yet, please take a moment to complete the “Health

Ministry Survey” (found in last month’s newsletter, in the bulletins on

Sunday morning and in the church office) to share your input in

guiding this ministry. It is vital that we hear from as many people as

possible. After all the information is analyzed, we can form a program

that fits the needs of the people of Apostles.

Apostles member, Judy Valleri, RN, is faithfully leading this effort, with her health care expertise.

You can drop off your completed survey in the designated box on Sunday mornings.

For more information, contact Judy at [email protected]. Thank you!

16 Do you not know that you are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in you?

1 Corinthians 3:16 (NRSV)

http://www.raysbaseball/thrivent



Discipleship Opportunities

Yes, it’s June again, and that

brings hotter, humid weather and

the beginning of hurricane

season. Hurricane season is from

June 1st-Nov. 30th. While areas

around us have been hit by

storms, we haven’t had a hurricane hit the Tampa

Bay area in almost 100 years. That does not mean

that we shouldn’t have a hurricane plan in place.

Storms, especially in the Gulf of Mexico, can

develop quickly and severely.

Do you have a plan?

Even if there's no risk of a hurricane right now,

make sure you and your family are prepared. Here

are some easy things to do to be ready:

Stock up on emergency supplies for your home and

car, such as non-perishable food items (canned

food with pop tops or meals ready to eat

‘MRE”), water, batteries, hand sanitizer, wet

wipes, first aid kit, and battery powered fans.

Also money, because ATMs don’t work if the

power goes out.

Write down emergency phone numbers and keep

them near every phone in your house or on the

refrigerator. Program them into your cell

phone, too.

Buy a fire extinguisher and make sure your family

knows where to find it and how to use it.

Find out where the nearest

shelter is and the different

routes you can take to get there

if you have to leave your home.

If you have pets, make sure

your shelter of choice will

accept animals. Not all of them do. Also, make

copies of your pets vaccine records and keep

them with your emergency travel supplies.

Make sure that everyone in your family knows

what the warning sirens in your area sound like

— and what to do if they go off.

Make sure that your out-of-town relatives know

what your hurricane plans are. Think of the

stress that they would be under if a storm were

to hit this area and they didn’t know your plan,

and couldn’t reach you by phone.

Keep a copy of your homeowner’s insurance,

medications, and any medical information in a

zip-lock bag that can easily be taken with you if

you have to evacuate.

Make sure you have your cell phone, charger ( wall

and car) and also a portable power charger for

the phone.

Having a GPS — either in your car or on your

smartphone — can help during an emergency too.

Visit Ready.gov for more information on

emergency plans and supply kits.

Apostles next Blood Drive

Sunday, June 12, 2016 from 8:30AM —1:00 PM.

Get ready to roll up your sleeves & donate blood to give someone the Gift

of Life! Are you over 16 years of age (16 with parental permission) and in

good health? You can probably donate blood. Check with the bloodmobile

staff to be sure. Please remember to bring your photo ID.

You can make an appointment online at: www.oneblooddonor.org using sponsor code #11840 or

just come to the mobile unit when they are here.

http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/supplies.asp

http://www.ready.gov/


Mission Quilts for Lutheran World Relief

The ultimate purpose of a Mission Quilt is to pro-

vide warmth, an essential need for people in every

climate.

In addition to being a cozy, clean new bed cover, it

can be:

a baby carrier, tied around a mother’s back;

a market display, spread on the ground and piled

with vegetables;

a sack for transporting those goods to market;

a sunshade;

a shawl; and most importantly

These quilts are a constant reminder that someone, far

away, cares for them!

In April we came together to make 48 mission quilts for

Lutheran World Relief! That was the most ever!

Everyone is invited to come and help us break the record!

Invite your friends and neighbors. The more hands, the

more quilts! You do not have to be a “quilter” to help.

There are jobs for ironers, pinners, folders, and jobs for

those who can tie knots.

This is a family event!

Lunch & refreshments are provided.

Come take part in this fun and very rewarding day!!!

Discipleship Opportunities

Rebecca’s Circle will host

“Caring & Sewing

Saturday”

in Theisz Hall on Saturday,

August 13

from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM.


Help our Veterans through AMVets

AMVets (American Veterans) is one of America’s

leading veterans service organizations with over

250,000 members. AMVETS assists veterans and

sponsors numerous programs that serve our coun-

try and its citizens. Their mission statement is to

enhance and safeguard the entitlements for all

American Veterans who have served honorably

and to improve the quality of life for them, their families, and the communities where they live.

How can we help? The AmVets have need of: Books, puzzles, games, DVD or VHS movies, and

small household items. They also have a special need for watches that are in working order ex-

cept for batteries.

Put all items, marked AMVets, in the yellow barrel in the Vestry.

Our veterans thank you for your continued help & support!

Don Desmarais will deliver all items to the AMVets. Call him for information at 813-661-5588.

Adopt –a Garden

Do you love to work in

the yard, plant plants,

pull weeds, or mow

the grass?

Do you have a few

h o u r s s o m e t i m e

during the week that

you would be willing

to give to Apostles?

Holly Smith, operations team member, has a

garden chart on the bulletin board outside

the office. Take a look and see if there is an

area where you would like to help. Give

Holly a call at (813-597-7593 (c) or 689-9795

and she will be happy to put you to work.

Help People Who are

Homeless

Four or more times a year,

Apostles partners with

Church of the Nazarene to

help feed people in our community who are

homeless. Our next opportunity to live out our

discipleship in this way is on Saturday, July 30

at 9:00 AM,.

Would you like to help?

We need people to help serve breakfast, bake

ahead breakfast casseroles, make peanut butter

& jelly sandwiches, bring bananas, cookies, tea,

water or lemonade.

Would you like to be part of this outreach? Call

Gerry Brown at 813-661–7305 or Liz Jimenez in

the church office at 689-2571.

Living Christ's Love for Summer

Thank you to all who help us help others!

We stock a pantry full of non-perishable foods for Apostles

families and others who are experiencing difficult times.

If you would like to help stock the Living Christ’s Love

shelves, we gladly accept any and all donations.

The pantry is currently low on: Canned meats (tuna, chicken, Spam); Canned fruit (peaches,

applesauce, etc.); Snack crackers; Canned veggies; soups; & Canned Ravioli or Spaghetti.

Please put your donations in the basket in the Vestry on Sunday mornings or drop them off in

the church office.

If you or anyone you know are struggling and in need of the food pantry, please call the church

office (689-2571). It is strictly confidential.


Day Camp Volunteer Opportunities!

During the week of July 11-15, 80+ children will have

the chance to learn about God’s love for them while

attending Day Camp/VBS here at Apostles. Many volunteers are needed to ensure a safe &

successful week for the children. If you are called to serve God in this ministry, look for the

DayCamp/VBS Volunteer sheets outside the lobby.

Provide Housing for LOMF Staff Members It is required that at least 2 counselors stay in each host home. They arrive Sunday evening,

July 10 and leave Friday morning, July 15. Counselors provide their own transportation.

If you cannot house our counselors but would be willing to cook dinner one evening for

them, let Kit O’Rourke ([email protected]) know. Breakfast and lunch are provided by

Apostles.

Contact Kit O’Rourke (813-689-2571 or [email protected]) if you would like to

help or have questions.

Welcome to Day Camp/VBS

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

6:30 AM A.A.

(Cafe)

8:00 PM A.A.

(Cafe)

2

6:30 AM A.A.

(Cafe)

8:00 AM A-Men

Breakfast & Bible

Study—

(N. Theisz)

3

WORSHIP SERVICES

8:45 AM & 10:45 AM

Children's Church during

both Worship services

7:30 PM A.A. (TH )

4

Independence

Day Holiday -

Office Closed

6:30 AM A.A.

(Cafe)

5

6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe)

9:00 AM M.O.W.

6:30 PM Men's/

7:30 PM Women’s OA

7:00 PM Faith Culti-

vation Team Meeting

(Cafe)

7:30 PM BSA Troop

110 (TH)

7:30 PM ICHTHUS

(WC)

6

6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe)

9:00 AM Sew On &

Sew Forth (TH)

9:30 AM Hallelujah

Quilters (NT)

7:00 PM Operations

Team Mtg. (Cafe)

7

6:30 AM A.A.

(Cafe)

7:00 PM Gloria

Dei Choir (MR)

8

6:30 AM A.A.

(Cafe)

8:00 PM A.A.

(Cafe)

9

6:30 AM A.A.

(Cafe)

10

WORSHIP SERVICES

8:45 AM & 10:45 AM



5:30 PM Women’s Night

Out at PF Changs (meet

at Apostles to carpool)

7:30 PM A.A. (TH )

11

6:30 AM A.A.

(Cafe)

9:00 AM Day

Camp & VBS

12

6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe)

9:00 AM Day Camp &

VBS

9:00 AM M.O.W.

6:30 PM Men's/


7:30 PM BSA Troop

110 (TH)

7:30 PM ICHTHUS

(WC)

13

6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe)

9:00 AM Day Camp &

VBS

14

6:30 AM A.A.

(Cafe)

9:00 AM Day

Camp & VBS

7:00 PM Day

Camp/VBS Closing

& Ice Cream So-

cial

7:00 PM Gloria

Dei Choir (MR)

15

6:30 AM A.A.

(Cafe)

9:00 AM Day

Camp & VBS

8:00 PM A.A.

(Cafe)

16

6:30 AM A.A.

(Cafe)

8:00 AM A-Men

Master Builders

(TH)

17

WORSHIP SERVICES

8:45 AM & 10:45 AM



7:30 PM A.A. (TH )

18

6:30 AM A.A.

(Cafe)

19

6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe)

9:00 AM Lil Angels

Summer Camp

9:00 AM M.O.W.

6:30 PM Men's/


7:30 PM BSA Troop

110 (TH)

7:30 PM ICHTHUS

(WC)

20

6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe)

9:00 AM Lil Angels

Summer Camp

9:30 AM Hallelujah

Quilters (NT)

21

6:30 AM A.A.

(Cafe)

9:00 AM Lil

Angels Camp

1:00 PM Rebecca

's Circle (TH)

7:00 PM Gloria

Dei Choir (MR)

22

6:30 AM A.A.

(Cafe)

8:00 PM A.A.

(Cafe)

23

6:30 AM A.A.

(Cafe)

24

WORSHIP SERVICES

8:45 AM & 10:45 AM



7:30 PM A.A. (TH )

25

6:30 AM A.A.

(Cafe)

26

6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe)

9:00 AM M.O.W.

6:30 PM Men's/


7:30 PM BSA Troop

110 (TH)

7:30 PM ICHTHUS

(WC)

27

6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe)

9:30 AM Hallelujah

Quilters (NT)

28

6:30 AM A.A.

(Cafe)

7:00 PM Gloria

Dei Choir (MR)

29

6:30 AM A.A.

(Cafe)

8:00 PM A.A.

(Cafe)

30

6:30 AM A.A.

(Cafe)

31

WORSHIP SERVICES

8:45 AM & 10:45 AM



7:30 PM A.A. (TH )


29

WORSHIP SERVICES 8:45 AM & 10:45 AM

Education Hour, 9:45 AM (TH) End of Year Party for all

classes

7:30 PM A.A. (TH )

30

Memorial Day - Office Closed

6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe)

31

6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe)

9:00 AM M.O.W.

6:15 PM Daisy/Brownie Troop 3208 (Vestry)

6:30 PM Men's OA (GR)

7:30 PM BSA Troop 110 (TH)

7:30 PM ICHTHUS (WC)

7:30 PM O.A. Tues (GR)

1

6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe)

9:00 AM Sew On & Sew Forth (TH)

9:30 AM Hallelujah Quilters (NT)

1:30 PM MOW's Quarterly Mtg.

7:00 PM Operations Team Mtg. (Cafe)

2

6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe)

6:00 PM Bell Practice (Sanctuary)

7:00 PM Gloria Dei Choir (MR)

7:00 PM GS Troop 346 (NT)

3

6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe)

8:00 AM DiLeo Graduation Ceremonies

8:00 PM A.A. (Cafe)

4

6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe)

8:00 AM A-Men Breakfast

& Bible Study - (Vestry &

Cafe)

8:00 AM DiLeo Graduation

Ceremonies

5 Graduation Sunday


Confirmation Forum following 2nd Worship (TH)

5:30 PM Women's Night Out Potluck & Movie (Vestry or TH)

7:30 PM A.A. (TH )

6

6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe)

7:00 PM Preschool Graduation

7

6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe)

9:00 AM M.O.W.

11:00 AM Staff Mtg. (Conference Room)


7:00 PM Faith Cultivation Team Meeting (Cafe)




8

6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe)


9

6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe)

1:00 PM Rebecca's Circle (TH)



10

6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe)

8:00 PM A.A. (Cafe)

11

6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe)

12


Blood Drive - 8:30-1 PM

Car Wash Youth for ELCA Gathering , 9:45 AM-1:00 PM

9:45 AM Community Outreach Mtg.(Vestry)

12:00 PM Council Meeting (Vestry)

7:30 PM A.A. (TH )

13

6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe)

14

6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe)

9:00 AM M.O.W.

9:00 AM Lil Angels Summer Camp





15

6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe)



16

6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe)




17

6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe)

8:00 PM A.A. (Cafe)

18

6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe)

8:00 AM A-Men Master

Builders (TH)

19 Father’s Day


7:30 PM A.A. (TH )

20

6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe)

21

6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe)

9:00 AM M.O.W.






22

6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe)



23

6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe)




24

6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe)

8:00 PM A.A. (Cafe)

25

Mock Search & Rescue

class at Oakridge

6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe)

26


7:30 PM A.A. (TH )

27

6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe)

28

6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe)

9:00 AM M.O.W.






29

6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe)



30

6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe)




1

6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe)

8:00 PM A.A. (Cafe)

2

6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe)

8:00 AM A-Men Breakfast

& Bible Study - (N. Theisz)


1

6:30 AM A.A.

(Cafe)

2

6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe)

9:00 AM M.O.W.

6:30 PM Men's/ 7:30

PM Women’s OA

7:00 PM Faith Culti-

vation Team Meeting

(Cafe)

7:30 PM ICHTHUS

(WC)

3

6:30 AM A.A.

(Cafe)

9:00 AM Sew On

& Sew Forth (TH)

9:30 AM Halleluj

ah Quilters (NT)

7:00 PM

Operations Team

Mtg. (Cafe)

4

6:30 AM A.A.

(Cafe)

7:00 PM Gloria

Dei Choir (MR)

5

6:30 AM A.A.

(Cafe)

8:00 PM A.A.

(Cafe)

6

6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe)

8:00 AM A-Men

Breakfast & Bible

Study - (N. Theisz)

7

WORSHIP SERVICES

8:45 AM & 10:45 AM



5:30 PM Women’s Night

Out at Ulele (meet at

Apostles to carpool)

7:30 PM A.A. (TH )

8

6:30 AM A.A.

(Cafe)

9

6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe)

9:00 AM M.O.W.

6:30 PM Men's/ 7:30

PM Women’s OA

7:30 PM BSA Troop

110 (TH)

7:30 PM ICHTHUS

(WC)

10

6:30 AM A.A.

(Cafe)

9:30 AM Halleluj

ah Quilters (NT)

11

1:00 PM

Rebecca's Circle

(TH)

6:30 AM A.A.

(Cafe)

7:00 PM Gloria

Dei Choir (MR)

12

6:30 AM A.A.

(Cafe)

8:00 PM A.A.

(Cafe)

13

Caring & Sewing

Saturday 9 AM-3 PM

(TH)

6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe)

14

WORSHIP SERVICES

8:45 AM & 10:45 AM



7:30 PM A.A. (TH )

15

6:30 AM A.A.

(Cafe)

16

6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe)

9:00 AM M.O.W.

6:30 PM Men's/ 7:30

PM Women’s OA

7:30 PM BSA Troop

110 (TH)

7:30 PM ICHTHUS

(WC)

17

6:30 AM A.A.

(Cafe)

9:30 AM Halleluj

ah Quilters (NT)

18

6:30 AM A.A.

(Cafe)

7:00 PM Gloria

Dei Choir (MR)

19

6:30 AM A.A.

(Cafe)

8:00 PM A.A.

(Cafe)

20

6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe)

8:00 AM A-Men

Master Builders (TH)

21

WORSHIP SERVICES

8:45 AM & 10:45 AM



7:30 PM A.A. (TH )

22

6:30 AM A.A.

(Cafe)

7:00 PM Pack

110 Cub Scouts

& Weblos (TH)

23

6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe)

9:00 AM M.O.W.

6:30 PM Men's OA

(GR)

7:30 PM BSA Troop

110 (TH)

7:30 PM ICHTHUS

(WC)

24

6:30 AM A.A.

(Cafe)

9:30 AM Halleluj

ah Quilters (NT)

25

1:00 PM

Rebecca's Circle

(TH)

6:30 AM A.A.

(Cafe)

7:00 PM Gloria

Dei Choir (MR)

26

6:30 AM A.A.

(Cafe)

8:00 PM A.A.

(Cafe)

27

6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe)

28

WORSHIP SERVICES

8:45 AM & 10:45 AM



7:30 PM A.A. (TH )

29

6:30 AM A.A.

(Cafe)

7:00 PM Pack

110 Cub Scouts

& Weblos (TH)

30 Presidential

Primary Election (TH)

6:30 AM A.A. (Cafe)

9:00 AM M.O.W.

6:30 PM Men's/ 7:30

PM Women’s OA

7:30 PM BSA Troop

110 (TH)

7:30 PM ICHTHUS

(WC)

31

6:30 AM A.A.

(Cafe)

9:30 AM Halleluj

ah Quilters (NT)

Women’s Night Out for Summer

Women's Night Out has been a monthly activity here at Apostles for over 20 years. It's been a time

where women of varied ages and family lifestyles (single, married, divorced, widowed, kids, no kids)

have enjoyed different restaurant cuisines, laughed, shared stories and difficulties, and prayers. Women's

Night Out is a time to relax and enjoy fellowship with other ladies from our church and their friends.

On Sunday. June 5, Women’s Night Out will get together here at Apostles for a

Girl’s Only Pot-luck and Video Night. Debbie Nickeson has chosen “And I Mean

That in the Best Possible Way” with comedian Anita Renfroe for us to watch.

Plan to bring food to share and come ready to eat, share time with friends and laugh.

Please sign up so we have a variety of delicious food.

We will begin at 5:30 PM in either the Café/Vestry or Theisz Hall.

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Ladies, for July & August we will take some “road trips”!

July 10, 2016 – PF Chang’s China Bistro, 219 Westshore Plaza, Tampa

(Due to July 4th weekend, this is the 2nd Sunday in July.)

August 7– Ulele (You-lay-lee) 1810 North Highland Ave. in Tampa Heights

For both of these “roadtrips” we will meet at Apostles at 5:30 PM to carpool.

Call (684-8587) or email ([email protected]) Debbie Nickeson if you have questions or would like to join

in the fun of any of these summer Women’s Night Out.


The men of Apostles and

their friends get together

on the 1st and 3rd Saturday

of each month.

On the first Saturday they have breakfast and

reflect on the ELCA’s Daily Discipleship

questionnaire for that week's Gospel lesson.

Howard McNair ([email protected]) facilitates the

first Saturday group.

On the 3rd Saturday they use the Master Builder

Bible Study for men. There are extra copies of the

Master Builder Bible available. Mike Weber

([email protected]) facilitates this group.

Both groups meet through the summer in the

North Theisz Hall classroom.

When You Are Hospitalized

To provide pastoral care and to be aware of health

needs of those in this congregation, please contact the

church office when you are hospitalized. Mindful of

HIPAA guidelines and to have

accurate information, Pastor Jim

would greatly appreciate knowing

when hospitalizations occur, so he

can visit those who are ill and

healing. Please either call the

church office at 813-689-2571 or email Pastor Jim at

[email protected] with that information.

Thank you for your assistance!


Apostles Preschool News

Apostles’ Preschool Graduation

is Monday, June 6 at 7:00 PM in

Theisz Hall.

Registration for Apostles’

Preschool continues for the

2016-2017 school year for the

4 yr. old VPK class.

4 year old VPK Program:

If your child will be 4 prior to September 1, 2016, he/

she qualifies for our VPK program financed by the

State of Florida. Classes are Monday through Friday

from 9 AM to 1 PM.

3 year old PK:

There is a wit list for the 3 year old class. The 3 year

old class meets on M,W & F.

Call Sandra Sornson, Preschool director, at

813-541-9425 or 684-5328 for more information or

would like to

schedule a visit to

the preschool.

Beginning Sunday, June 5 Children’s Education classes will

take a summer break. There will continue to be Children’s

Church for the summer. Children will begin Worship with

their parents, then be dismissed before the sermon to listen

to the “kid version” of the lesson. Following the sermon, the

children return commune with their families. Children’s Church is for children 2nd grade and

below. If you have an older child who would like to be a “helper”, we welcome their

participation, too!

Would you like to be part of the Children’s Church Ministry Team?

Call (689-2571) or email ([email protected]) Kit O’Rourke.


Sunday June 12th 9:45am-1pm

The purpose of the carwash is to kick-off

fundraising for Apostles’ Youth to attend the

2018 ELCA Youth Gathering in Houston, TX.

We have at least 12 youth that have expressed

interest in attending this life changing event.

How can you help?

Have your car washed while you are at

Church on the 12th. There is a $10.00

SUGGESTED donation.

June 5 is Graduation Sunday

On Sunday, June 5 we will honor our high school seniors:

Zachary Buth, Chris Desmond, EJ Dossin, Quiana

Galloway, Allison Greenwood, Andrew Klumb,

Saron Musa, Brenden Phelps, Vanessa Putnam, and Eric

Schwarz during both Worship services.

If you are graduating from high school and are not on this list, please contact Liz Jimenez or Kit

O’Rourke in the church office, 813-689-2571.

For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the LORD, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a

future with hope. Jeremiah 29:11 NRSV


Summer Camp Opportunities

Are you interested in camp for your child this summer. Here is a listing of summer camp offering

at Luther Springs. Go to http://www.luthersprings.com for more information or to register.


ConfirmationConfirmation

On Sunday, May 15th, at a 10:00 AM Unity Worship service, these eleven youth affirmed their

baptismal faith:

Back Row from left: Kit O’Rourke, Jon Karthaka, Nate Hinnrichs, Jakob Brown, Khadesha Galloway,

Evie Madrigal, Pastor Jim. Front Row from left: Joshua Welty, Ashley Gentry, Abagail Weber, Issay

Musa, Natalia Putnam, and Anna Martin.


There was a banquet for family,

friends, teachers and mentors,

given in the confirmands honor

on Saturday evening. Each

confirmand had the opportunity

to share their faith essay and then received a gift from the congregation.

During worship we were

blessed by the gift of

special music from

Apostles’ Children’s Choir

and the family and friends

of Jon Karthaka, as well as

from the Gloria Dei Choir

and ICHTHUS.

Following worship, there was a cake reception in Theisz Hall honor our Confirmands.

It was a glorious day of celebration as family, friends, teachers and mentors came together to

celebrate the accomplishment of each of these youth.

Apostles’ Business Directory

Please support Apostles

members businesses.

Vocal Wisdom Sing with Ease

Susann Radloff Brady [email protected]

813.661.4718 Voice Lessons/Coaching


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1. Vanessa Putnam

Steve Saunders

2. James Hoke

Liz Knapp

3. Kylie Fredrickson

Alisa Kane

Becky Phelps

Michele Van Epps

6. Katie Brown

7. Amber Kidd

8. Daven Williamson

Debbie Nickeson

Margaret Weber

10. Jemy Hinton

11. Roger Seibert

12. Terry Criswell

Michael Phelps

13. Sarah Kane

Kim Pein

14. Jeffrey Solin

15. Ross Chinander

16. Teresa Nowik

Greg Williams

17. Mike Corbett

Tom Lair

Kathleen Robinson

18. Liz Jimenez

Evan Weber

19. Peggy Ballweg

20. Chris Putnam

Kevin Smith

21. Hannah Eich

Dylan McCandless

23. Desiree Quintana

Matthew Pilarski

24. David Greenwood

Cole Ladewig

Mena Ryan

27. Bert Seibert

29. Larry Klumb

1. Terry Desmond

3. Eric Schwarz

Doni Jimenez

4. Julio Jimenez

Kristin Russell

6. Jim Cash

Joshua Welty

7. Megan Berg

9. Keeghan Ball

Judy Battig

Sawyer Dossett

10. Emme Anderson

Marissa Nowik

11. Emily Lovering

12. Marie Bird

Traudel Deeds

Lilly Ladewig

Lucille Ranum

Jim Zink

15. Tommie Lair

16. Lillian Davis

Ray Marcellus

19. Trey Pritchard

Roger Fredrickson

20. Connie Dossin

Ryan Fredrickson

Keifer Lindow

22. William Sollars

23. Samantha Rentz

25. Holden Rooksberry

26. Charlotte Canham

Mary Mealy

Mike Weber

27. Alison Alford

28. Jan Alford

29. Edyth McNair

30. Don Desmarais

Maurya Brooks

31. Lynn Stohl

1. Briley Dossett

2. Nancy Berg

3. Tony Magerowski

4. Christopher Murray

5. Veronica Meyers

Arlene Smith

6. Kayla Di Leo

Peter Hernandez

7. EJ Dossin

8. Finian Corbett

9. Judith Aydin

Jean Muehlendyck

Brenton Zillins

10. Nancy Schwarz-DiGioacchino

Eric Roome

12. Tyler Helton

Michael Desmond

13. Brett Chinander

Chris Desmond

14. Sarah Liver

Howard McNair

Olivia Buth

15. Clark Canham

Alberta Therkilsen

16. Marge Hernandez

Russell Schoening

17. Sharon Gasiorek

Vergie Hunt

18. Sydni Burge

Norma Rydlewski

19. JC Dorries

20. Irene Marcellus

JD Nelson

22. Piper Roome

23. Bridget Kidd

24. Matthew Perry

26. Lyndsey Ladewig

Liz Ledoux

27. Suzi Bredbenner

Terry Riggsbee

28. Donny Smith

30. Sharon Clark

Anthony Agar-Rentz

Shirley Iverson

Paige Ward

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Rev. Jim Page II Pastor

Kit O'Rourke Coordinator for Children,

Family & Education Ministries

Liz Jimenez Parish Administrator

Dr. Charles Coakwell Interim Organist &

Choirmaster

José Rivera Music Director for

Contemporary Worship

Sandra Sornson Pre-School Director

Jeff Cooper Sextons

Holly Smith

Sunday Worship Services

8:45 am Traditional

10:45 am Contemporary

Education Programs for all ages

provided at 9:45am (Sept.—May)

Children’s Church (June– August)

Summer 2016 Apostles Lutheran Church

200 Kingsway Road

Brandon, FL 33510

Phone: (813) 689-2571

Fax: (813) 653-4919

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.ApostlesLutheran.net

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These ministries are undertaken

in faith TO THE GLORY OF GOD

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Our Vision

The Vision of Apostles Lutheran Church is to:

1) Introduce people to Jesus Christ

2) Disciple members, and

3) Serve the needs of people in our

community and the world.

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