TODAY'S MESSAGE
Welcome to Tampa Community Church!
Thank you so much for joining us today as we worship God together! If you are visiting with us today, please fill out the linked “Connection Card” so we can get to know you better, pray for you more specifically, minister with you more effectively, and update our information. We pray that during your time here today, you will experience an authentic encounter with God that will help you mature in your faith.
About Us
We are focused on sharing the love, hope and peace of Christ with the city of Tampa and beyond.
We do this by:
Reaching up to God in worship and to one another in loving community
Connecting with God and each other through intentional discipleship
both inside and outside the walls of our facilities.
Serving others both locally and globally as the hands and feet of Jesus
Elements of Our Communal Worship
The following facets of our service are planned intentionally to draw our focus toward intentional worship of God and God alone. We do this through…
Music: Throughout God’s story we see how music is a part of worshipping together. The Psalms are filled with music written for this very purpose.
Giving: If you are a guest, there is no obligation to participate, but this opportunity is available to you to give back to God as an act of worship.
Communal Prayer: This is simply a time for our church family to pray together for the various needs and burdens we share. The altar is always open, but we invite you to take the posture of prayer you desire.
Scripture: We believe that the Bible is the inspired word of God and that it is central to the revelation of who God is and who He desires us to be as His people. Therefore, proper use of scripture is a central part of our worship together.
The Spoken Word: Through the message this morning we hope you hear God’s voice, not just the pastor’s. And our desire is that you will leave changed and challenged to be all that God has called you to be.
Our Response: During these moments we are called to respond to God’s word. Feel free to respond as God leads you. It may be through singing, or maybe silence. It may be through prayer! But all are encouraged to be obedient.
Want to learn more?
We would love the opportunity to answer any questions you may have regarding what you have experienced today. Feel free to contact Pastor Richard at any time. Thanks again for joining us today. Until later, grace and peace!
Learn More About Us At TampaCommunity.Church
People/Needs we have the opportunity to pray for:
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We believe in the power of prayer and want to be a praying church. So, if you know of a name, share it on the connect card. And if a prayer is answered, let us know and we’ll remove the name from the list.
Don McQuiniff
Carolyn Blankenship
John & Lynn Brinser
Pastor Darin Anderson
TCCN Students
Future Property
Stephanie Williams
Joyce Drake
Emily Crall
Jim Wilson & Family
Randy Brown
Lisa Slayton
Susan Williams
Betsy Vasquez
Jason & Amy Knight
Blondeane Schweitzer
Mike & Elizabeth Adams
Nathan Matthews
Bob Ellison
All Enemies
TCCN Kids
Irwin Family
James Family
Eddie Fry
Cayce Collier
Janet Rinaldi
Homer Campbell
Nick Jordan
Jerry Chambers
Ginny Mota
John Villamil
The Lost
“Fringe” families
Global Missionaries
Janice Fry
Foster Kids/Families
Yolanda Gay
Stacey Kelly
Tom & Sharon Fry
Jeanie Way
Nelly Vargas
Jackie Bowers
​Ivy Romero
Luz Ramirez
Also pray for our shut-ins:
Naomi Ryan
Bev Beach
Ron and Dee Wayman
Don Barnum
Opportunities To Gather This Week
Today:
9:00 am - Connect Groups
10:00 am - Community Worship
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Monday:
6:00 pm - Just Us Girls
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Wednesday:
6:30 pm - Connect Groups
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Friday:
9:00 am - Community Prayer Time
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Daily for prayer at 1:14 where you are!
As We Worship God Together…
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We Welcome One Another
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​We Worship Through Our Giving
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​We Are Called To Worship
Advent Reading​
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We Worship Through Song
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We Worship Through Prayer
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We Worship Through
The Spoken Word
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We Respond To The Word
Accountability
Last Week's Tithes & Offerings
$5,604.38
Month To Date Tithes & Offerings:
$19,764.78
Thank you for your faithfulness in
giving back to God!!
Scripture Readings To Assist
With Your Daily Time With God
(From the Revised Common Lectionary)
Monday, December 1
· Psalm 124
· Genesis 8:1-19
· Romans 6:1-11
Tuesday, December 2
· Psalm 124
· Genesis 9:1-17
· Hebrews 11:32-40
Wednesday, December 3
· Psalm 124
· Isaiah 54:1-10
· Matthew 24:23-35
Thursday, December 4
· Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19
· Isaiah 4:2-6
· Acts 1:12-17, 21-26
Friday, December 5
· Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19
· Isaiah 30:19-26
· Acts 13:16-25
Saturday, December 6
· Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19
· Isaiah 40:1-11
· John 1:19-28
A Note From Pastor Richard
It’s fairly easy for me to rush through the Thanksgiving holiday to get to today, the first Sunday of Advent! Some of you know what I mean because you rush through every other holiday to get to Christmas! Lol! But this year I took some time to reflect a bit more on Thanksgiving and a word came to mind I came across a long time ago: ThanksLiving. I know it seems like a play on words, but it’s really a beautiful concept. We use a day on the calendar called Thanksgiving to remind us to give thanks, but didn’t Paul tell us to “give thanks in all circumstances”? At all times, in everything you do, no matter what...give thanks to God. It’s not just about giving thanks one day a year, but living out a LIFE of thanksgiving...giving thanks...or ThanksLiving. This concept takes us from trying to remember to give thanks to giving thanks to God as a state of being. It’s a natural outpouring of thanks in all circumstances. And get this...living out this life of thanks impacts how we laugh, love, care, show compassion, grieve, deal with anger, face adversity, fail, rejoice, praise, and even lament. As we begin this season of Advent...this season of waiting, let’s not leave giving thanks to the last Thursday of November. Let’s live lives in response to God’s goodness by ThanksLiving...even in, or perhaps especially in, this season of waiting...
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In Christ,
PR
Items For Your Information
​​​​Advent Devotionals: If you ordered an Advent Devotional, please make sure you pick yours up off of the welcome desk. Thanks so much for joining us on this Advent journey!!
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TCCN Membership: Have you been interested in moving from a “regular attender” to an active member of TCCN? We’d love for you to do so! Seriously, you’re already family, why not take the next step? If interested, please see PR begin the process!
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Baptism Celebration: We’ve recently had someone share they’d like to be baptized!! Have you considered the same? It’s the next logical step in this journey with Christ and we’d be honored to celebrate that step with you. If interested, either see PR or fill out the form available on our mobile site accessed through the tap card on the chairs.
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​​​​​​1:14 Prayer Time: Huge thank you to everyone who has been so faithful to taking time each day at (or around) 1:14 in the afternoon to pray together those five prayers throughout the season of Lent. God is already answering them! So, why stop?! Let’s keep going! God will continue to hear and answer them as we journey with Him! So, if you need a reminder of the 5 prayers, you can get a card at the welcome desk. Thanks for joining us in becoming a praying church!
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​​​​​​​​Opportunities To Serve: Do you have a place to serve in this local church? If not, get plugged in! It is impossible to have too many people serving. So, be a blessing as you receive a blessing through serving with your church family. Just mark your connect card or see PR. Some places to consider (but not an exhaustive list): Men’s Ministry, Women’s Ministry, Music Ministry, Tech Ministry, Hospitality Ministry (Café), First Impressions Team (Greeters), Kids Ministry, Youth Ministry, Connect Group Ministry, and MORE!
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​​Giving Opportunities: We’re so thankful so many are so faithful in worshipping through giving! But did you know there are multiple ways you can give your tithes and offerings? You can do it while here in person in a plate or a giving box, electronically through our church app or text the word “Give” to 813-590-5056. You can even set up one time or recurring gifts there! See PR if you need assistance with electronic giving.
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Looking Ahead: Dec. 7 - Special Church Meeting
Dec. 21 - KidsMin Christmas Presentation
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Who’s Missing?
Take a look around. Who’s missing that you haven’t seen in a while? Shoot them a text, make a call, or send a card and let them know they’re loved and missed!
Contact Information
Pastor Richard Stout (also knowns as PR) can be reached at the church phone at (813) 879-0505 or own his personal cell at (863) 307-6782.
Church Address: 13165 N Dale Mabry Hwy. Tampa, FL 33618​
Email: pastorrichard@hotmail.com
Free Wifi Info: TCCN Guest 5G or 2.4G (No password needed)