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WHAT: UCC AFFILIATION UPDATE and Pulpit Exchange
WHEN: Sunday May 4, '08 9AM and 11AM
WHERE: First United UCC of Tampa, 7308 E Fowler Ave, Tampa Florida
COST: Free
DETAILS:With prayer and planning, we continue to move forward in our affiliation with the United Church of Christ. To that end,
please put a critical date on your calendar...critical to YOU and to the church. The date is June 7th, a Saturday. On that day, an experienced mentor
from UCC will hold a “Polity Course” here at RP. It is a course to teach us all the policies and core organization and basics of UCC. RP leadership
and any congregants who wish to attend are welcome. Lunch will be provided. The delayed Pulpit Exchange with our sister church, The First United
(UCC) of Tampa has now been rescheduled. Our Reverend will preach there on Sunday, May 4th. Their worship times are 9 and 11. They are
located at 7308 E. Fowler Ave, Tampa Fl. For a map go to their web site at UCC Tampabay.
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WHAT: GOURMET MEAL AUCTION
WHEN: Sunday May 4, '08 right after the 10:30 service
WHERE: Rainbow Promise
COST: To highest bidder. Be prepared to pay at end of auction.
DETAILS: (See the church bulletin board for Menus and detailed
schedule.) Just after service every Celebration Sunday,
an auction will be held...auctioning off a delicious meal
at a volunteer church member’s home. The dinner will
be scheduled sometime in the month in which the
auction is held. All proceeds will go to the Rainbow
Promise building fund!
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WHAT: Mother's Day
WHEN: Sunday May 11, '08
WHERE: Rainbow Promise
DETAILS:Mothers...still with us and gone before...will be specially
recognized with flowers in our wonderful Sunday
Service. Be sure to join us and “bring a mom!”
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WHAT: Condo Raffle to Benefit Building Fund
WHEN: Sunday May 18, '08 is the drawing !!
WHERE: Rainbow Promise Members are selling raffle tickets
COST: $5/ticket
DETAILS:Tickets are on sale every Sunday at the back of the church for the upcoming Condo Raffle. Tickets are only $5.00 each. The winning
ticket will receive a week’s stay at an awesome, HUGE resort condo in the Orlando Area...in a condo with room for EIGHT! We intend this excellent
money-making outreach to extend into the greater community. Don’t just BUY a few tickets...take MANY to sell at your workplace and in your neighborhood.
This is also an excellent opportunity to let new people know that we are not just a place full of God, but also a place full of FUN!
NOTE: Rainbow Promise members pick up some tickets on Sunday mornings and get the word out and sell some tickets!!
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WHAT: June Pride Month Click here for a "Pride Month Refrigerator Listing"
WHEN: throughout June
WHERE: Rainbow Promise Community Church
COST: free
DETAILS: “HOMOSEXUALITY AND THE BIBLE”
Join with us as we take a look at passages which are
frequently used as weapons of condemnation. It is
only through the honest, and open search of Scripture
that we will be set free to understand God’s Word
as it speaks through love and acceptance in different
ways to each of us. All Scripture was gifted to us to be
interpreted in the light of day and not the fear of night.
God’s Word has always been the source of love and
hope so with hope let us explore.
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SERMONS (Sundays)
Title: "Outcasts of the World"
Date: June 1, '08
Scripture: Romans 10:1-3, 8-13
Title: "Stories they never told you in Sunday school"
Date: June 8, '08
Scripture: Acts 8:26-38, Matthew 19:10-15
Title: "MAC-Church, ready made beliefs"
Date: June 15, '08
Scripture: Ephesians 6:26-31, John 20:26-31
Title: "Who caused you to exist"
Date: June 22, '08
Scripture: Hebrews 6:13-20, Matthew 10:26-31
Title: "When you cheat yourself, you cheat God"
Date: June 29, '08
Scripture: Luke 10:25-28, I Corinthians 13:4-8a
BIBLE STUDY (Wednesdays)
Dates: May 28, June 4, 11, 18 and 25 7pm
Details: The bible studies will cover a different
scripture or concepts concerning the reality of the Gay Christian
such as translation problems and background. Please
join us for this more informal atmosphere as we study those
scriptures to discover what they truly say to us about God, ourselves,
and Hope. Introduction and Genesis, Deuteronomy, Leviticus, Corinthians,
Timothy, and Romans.
WHAT: "In Remembrance" Candlelight Service
WHEN: June 29, '08 7pm
WHERE: Rainbow Promise Community Church
DETAILS:We will celebrate the lives of those who have sacrificed
so much so that we might be brought back into the
family of God.
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WHAT: UCC Polity Course
WHEN: June 7, '08 10am to 3pm
WHERE: Rainbow Promise Community Church
COST: free, lunch provided
DETAILS:An experienced mentor from UCC will hold a “Polity
Course” here at RP. It is a course to teach us all the
policies and core organization and basics of UCC. RP
leadership and any congregants who wish to attend are
welcome. Lunch will be provided.
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WHAT: "In Remembrance" Candlelight Service
WHEN: June 29, '08 7pm
WHERE: Rainbow Promise Community Church
DETAILS:We will celebrate the lives of those who have sacrificed
so much so that we might be brought back into the
family of God.
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WHAT: Rainbow Promise Musical Pride Festival
WHEN: July 26, '08 3pm to 6pm
WHERE: Rainbow Promise Community Church
COST: free
DETAILS:Rainbow Promise will be home to the first “Musical
Praise Festival and all are invited! This exciting and
inspiring day will consist of outstanding performances
by choirs from many area churchs. The even is, of
course, hosted by the Rainbow Promise Choir under
the direction of Robert Blansfield
This will be a wonderful, spirit-filled event where we
can come together and praise the Lord. Each choir,
group or representative may perform up to three selections.
Friends And Family Are Welcome To Attend.
Refreshments Will Be Served Afterwards.
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WHAT: Halloween Madness
WHEN: Oct 25, '08
WHERE: Beach Club, Auburndale
COST: TBA
DETAILS:More to follow.
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Recurring Events ....
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WHAT: KARAOKE
WHEN: 1ST & 3RD FRIDAYS, 7:30 PM
WHERE: Rainbow Promise Community Church
COST: FOOD AVAILABLE...nominal cost
DETAILS: Everyone is welcome and members
of the congregation are encouraged to bring friends and
family. The purpose is to serve as community outreach, as
well as provide entertainment and fellowship within our
own congregation. (There will be food and drink available for a nominal
fee.)
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WHAT: Church Work Day
WHEN: 4th Saturdays 9:00AM - 12:00PM May 14th is the next date.
WHERE: Rainbow Promise Community Church
COST: Your love and sweat
DETAILS:Every 4th Saturday of every month is what we call
“Church Pride Day.” We URGE more Saints to attend
to help...so that EVERYONE can show their pride and
so that EVERYONE only has to stay for a short while.
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Volunteer and get involved! Your church needs a few more saints ....
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WHAT: Altar Ministry
DETAILS: Volunteers are needed immediately to serve in the Altar Ministry. On a rotating basis, this vital Ministry prepares
communion and all the implements needed and used as an integral part of every Sunday’s service. Please see Lee if you are willing to
donate just a few minutes every month to serve in this important Ministry.
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WHAT: Music Ministry
DETAILS: Your church is also in need of someone to accompany our wonderful choir for rehearsals...and also work with
Rodney to enhance our Sunday Service and give Rodney the occasional break. See Music Director Robert if you can serve or know
of a talented Saint who we might approach to help.
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WHAT: Lawn Care
DETAILS:We need someone to volunteer to maintain the church lawn. We would prefer this saint have their own mower.
See the Reverend if you can help.
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WHAT: Children / Youth Ministries
DETAILS:The Children and Youth Ministry is seeking volunteers to give of their time to help our children and youth
of the church. If you are interested in helping out please see Joy following service and she will be glad to let you know what this
commitment means.
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Announcements ....
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WHAT: Board Safety Decision
DETAILS:Many of us, over the years, have witnessed accidents and near accidents involving the burning
candles on our altar during service. We all adore the warm glow of a candle...and we all share in the deep meaning behind
the AIDs candle which has burned during all services at our church. And also extremely important, we appreciate the generous
gift of a Saint in our midst who donated our lovely pulpit candles. These beautiful candles will always remain on our altar. But
your Board of Directors, responding to recent and past incidents involving burning candles, decided that open flame of any type,
including candles, can no longer be allowed in our current, crowded situation. We must be patient as we head toward a larger
(and safer) sanctuary...someday soon. But for now, candles are just unsafe.
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WHAT: Cleanliness=Godliness
DETAILS:Our church, small as it is, is truly “the church alive!” There is something going on almost every day of the week.
Because of that, we do need everyone and all groups meeting at the church to help us keep the church clean. Please carry out the
garbage after your meetings or gathering, put back the chairs or tables, vacuum up after activities, etc. The next group should be able
to find a clean and usable space and leave it in the same shape for the next group. (Cleaning supplies and vacuum are in the closet opposite
the bathroom door.
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