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 recognize that being a community church means we are a community of faith within these walls, but we’re called to serve the community around us. You’re invited to be part of it all!!
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
John Villiamil
Countries/Peoples at war
TCCN Students
Property
Stephanie Williams
Joyce Drake
Emily Crall
Jim Wilson & Family
Hilda Pickulus
Randy Brown
Lisa Slayton
Betsy Vasquez
Blondeane Schweitzer
Mike & Elizabeth Adams
Nathan Matthews
Broyles Family
All Enemies
TCCN Kids
Irwin Family
James Family
Eddie Fry
The Matta Family
Cayce Collier
Janet Rinaldi
Homer Campbell
Jimmy Pickulus
Sheena Adams
Hilda Pickulus
Griselda Bittenger
Ginny Mota
The Lost
“Fringe” families
Global Missionaries
Janice Fry
Foster Kids/Families
Yolanda Gay
Stacey Kelly
Tom & Sharon Fry
Jeanie Way
Nelly Vargas
Zoe Ledford
Jackie Bowers
Also pray for our shut-ins:
MD Archer
Naomi Ryan
Bev Beach
Ron and Dee Wayman
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
Psalm 30​​
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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
$3,793.75
Month To Date Tithes & Offerings:
$23,807.58
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, May 5
· Psalm 121
· Ezekiel 1:1-25
· Acts 9:19b-31
Tuesday, May 6
· Psalm 121
· Ezekiel 1:26-2:1
· Acts 26:1-18
Wednesday, May 7
· Psalm 121
· Isaiah 6:1-8
· Luke 5:1-11
Thursday, May 8
· Psalm 23
· Ezekiel 11:1-25
· Revelation 5:1-10
Friday, May 9
· Psalm 23
· Ezekiel 20:39-44
· Revelation 6:1-7:4
Saturday, May 10
· Psalm 23
· Ezekiel 28:25-26
· Luke 12:29-32
A Note From Pastor Richard
In my devotions one day, the scripture was from 2 Cor. 5:1-10. In it Paul is talking about earthy tents (bodies) and eternal homes in heaven, but what caught my attention was the word “groan”. Until the time these earthly tents are “destroyed”, we groan under the burden of the here and now and long for our heavenly dwelling. This REALLY stood out to me because I feel like I’ve been groaning a lot lately. No, not groaning as in whining. Groaning as in conveying deep sorrow due to the heavy burdens I carry. Maybe you know what I’m talking about: burdens for family, friends, the lost, this local church family, this city in all it’s brokenness, things I go through personally. Y’all, sometimes it’s just too much...and I find myself groaning. But then there’s the rest of the passage where Paul states that God has given us His Spirit to dwell in us as a “deposit” for what we will experience for eternity. How cool is that?! In the midst of the hardships, we get a taste of heaven and eternity with God through the presence of the Holy Spirit within us! No, it doesn’t take away the burdens, but what a blessing to know we don’t carry them alone and, at times, God the Spirit groans with us...
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In Christ,
PR
Items For Your Information
Great Gas Giveaway: Our local ministry outreach opportunity for the month of May will be handing out $10 Wawa gas card and church invites on Sunday, May 25th at 5 pm. We’ll meet at the church and spread out to the local stations to share some love during these difficult days. If you’d like to pitch in to help purchase some cards, you can donate or purchase some Wawa cards and bring them in. But then join us as we love our community on the 25th!
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​Men’s Connect Group: Pastor Richard is planning to begin a men’s connect group to work through a book titled “Disciplines Of A Godly Man” in the near future. If you’d be interesting in participating in this study, please let PR know or mark your connect card “Men’s Group” and he’ll keep you in the loop!
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​​​District Advance: Did you know this is an event for EVERYONE, not just elected delegates? It’s a great time of connecting with our district family, but also gaining wisdom and knowledge for this kingdom journey we’re on together. Be watching for registration info that will be coming out soon, but you can see info on speakers and sessions on the bulletin board by the kids classroom.
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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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QR Codes on the Chairs: Have you utilized the resources available through the QR Code in front of you? In it you can find a link to download our app, learn more about our church, share the good news of God’s grace in your life, share you’d like to be baptized and much more! Take a second and check it all out! You can also get to the site via this link: www.tampacommunity.church/welcome
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​Online Giving: Did you know there are multiple ways you can give your tithes and offerings? You can do it in person in a plate or a giving box. But you can also do it electronically through our church app or text the word “Give” to 813-590-5056. You can set up one time or recurring gifts there. Thank you for your faithful giving!!​
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Looking Ahead: May 16-17 - District Advance
May 25 - Great Gas Giveaway
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)