12.18.2020
*Sunday Worship Location and Time Change During December*: Two Services are offered this Sunday, December 20. Worship times are at 10:30 AM and 11:30 AM at Cunningham Hall located at Cunningham Park within the Starkey Ranch community in Odessa. The address for Cunningham Park is: 12131 Rangeland Blvd., Odessa, FL, 33556. You can also enter “Cunningham Park” into most navigation systems and find the location that way. There will not be any church signs along the roadways. Look for the hall located within Cunningham Park.
This Sunday’s Advent Worship: This Sunday the youth of our congregation will remind us of God’s promises of a Savior made throughout the Old Testament. Our service will be a Service of Lessons and Carols for Advent.
Why did our worship location change? The Pasco County school district has informed us that due to Pasco County positivity rates they are suspending all use of the facility agreements. We hope we will be able to return to worship at Trinity Elementary very soon.
On Sunday morning you can find a pre-recorded service here.
On Sunday morning you can worship with us on Facebook Live.
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Worship:
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services will be held at the Phi Delta Kappa Banquet Hall, 11311 Phi Delt Way, Odessa, 33556. The Phi Delta Kappa Banquet Hall is next to Vallarta’s Mexican Restaurant on State Road 54. Entrance to the Banquet Hall is off of Success Dr., through the Vallarta’s parking lot.
- Christmas Eve, 7:00 pm – a Service of Lessons and Carols
- Christmas Day, 10:00 am – Christmas Festival Worship with Holy Communion
Sign up HERE if you will be joining us for the 7PM Christmas Eve service.
Trans Siberian Performance
Join us for a unique performance of Trans Siberian Christmas Eve & Other Stories this Friday, December 18th at 8pm hosted by Jim and Maryellen Moye. The viewing area for this event will be moved to an indoor pool space at the same address, very open and much warmer.
Sign up for the Trans Siberian Performance HERE.
Christmas Caroling
Sunday Evening, December 20, 4:00 PM
Bring Christmas joy and cheer to those members of our church who are not able to get out at this time. Join Pastor Schwartz for Christmas Caroling to Peace shut-in members. We will meet at Pastor’s home on Sunday evening at 4:00 PM and travel to a few different member homes. This will be an outdoor activity. Afterwards, we will return to Pastor’s backyard and enjoy some hot chocolate around the fire. Pastor’s address: 2753 Micah Dr., New Port Richey, 34655.
Sign up for Christmas Caroling HERE.
Christian Family Solutions is Available To Help:
Mental health issues are not suspended during this global health crisis. The holiday season can be especially difficult. If anything, underlying issues with anxiety, anger, or depression are heightened during these current circumstances. We are removing as many barriers as possible so those who need care can access it. Please don’t hesitate to contact us. Christian Family Solutions is a counseling agency affiliated with our church. You can learn more or request an appointment by going to their website: https://appointment.christianfamilysolutions.org/
This Week’s Schedule:
SUN. DEC. 20
10:30 am Worship @ Cunningham Hall
11:30 am Worship @ Cunningham Hall
4:00 pm Caroling to Peace members (an outdoor activity)
TUESDAY
6:00 pm CAP Class
WEDNESDAY
No Cross Connections Class, Resumes January 6
THURSDAY
7:00 pm Christmas Eve Lessons and Carols Service @ Phi Delta Kappa Hall, 11311 Phi Delt Way, Odessa 33556
FRIDAY
7:00 pm Christmas day Worship with Communion @ Phi Delta Kappa Hall, 11311 Phi Delt Way, Odessa 33556
SUN. DEC. 27
10:30 am Worship @ Cunningham Hall
Reminder of Worship Guidelines
Face Coverings are required during worship (with the exception of ages two and under).
Our current guidelines for gathering are still in place for public worship:
- Current Pasco County Guidelines require face coverings during worship. Masks are available at worship if you do not have a mask.
- Our worship team will help to arrange seating to promote social distancing.
- We ask that those who are sick, high risk, or have been exposed to COVID-19 within the last 14 days not gather for worship at this time. Online services will continue to be made available.
- Offering plates and guest registers will not be passed. You can place your offering in the basket provided on your way in or out of worship. We encourage setting up giving online or by text.