Christ Community News

Kid's Christmas Party

2010-12-07T10:52:00.005-05:00

On Sunday, December 19th at 5pm, the kids will be having a Christmas party at the Lewis home! This will be at the same time the adults are having their party at the Greenberg home, so no one will be needing a babysitter. We are all looking forward to a great night! Please RSVP to Brooke at BCD1123@aol.com or 813-391-7111 for both parties and which dish you are bringing.

Adult Christmas Party

2010-12-01T17:48:00.002-05:00

We are once again looking forward to our annual Christmas party on Sunday, December 19th at 5pm! If attending, please bring a dish to accompany a turkey and ham dinner or a dessert. We also will be taking part in the gift exchange game! Please bring one wrapped gift to join in the fun. Location: Mike and Brooke's home, 5332 Sandy Shell Drive, Apollo Beach. Email BCD1123@aol.com to let us know you are attending or for questions.

Children's Christmas Program

2010-12-01T17:35:00.003-05:00

This year's Children's Christmas Program will be performed during the worship service on Sunday, December 12th. Any children wishing to be part of the program are asked to attend a dress rehearsal on Sunday, December 5th at 11:15am (after the worship service).

Brandon Choral Society Presents "Messiah"

2010-11-24T21:48:00.002-05:00

Come watch Amy Wood and Becky Warren perform in G.F. Handel's "Messiah" presented by the Brandon Choral Society. The performance is at 3pm on December 12th at Stephen Catholic Church: 5049 Bell Shoals Rd, Valrico. Tickets are $12 at the door or $10 advance purchase (call 813-685-9641). Children 12 and under are free.

Ladies' Ministry - 12 Days Out with God - The Barn in Lake Alfred

2010-11-17T20:57:00.002-05:00

This Saturday, the Ladies' 12 Days Out with God study group will travel to The Barn in Lake Alfred for some Christmas shopping! (This corresponds with Chapter 8 in our book.) We are meeting at 9am at Kids 'R' Kids, and the drive will be about one hour. Please contact Amy at amylw1114@verizon.net with any questions or if you are able to drive.

Veteran's Parade / BBQ Picnic

2010-11-04T21:13:00.003-04:00

Invite your family and friends to come on out Saturday, November 13th! We will be having a BBQ picnic right after the Ruskin Veteran's Day Parade! The parade starts at 11am, and the picnic will begin at about noon (when the parade has passed) behind the Ruskin Chamber of Commerce. Address: 315 S US Highway 41, Ruskin. We can't wait to see everyone there for burgers, hot dogs, chicken, games, desserts and more!

Sunday Brunch

2010-10-18T00:51:00.003-04:00

Mark your calendar for next Sunday, October 24th, for brunch following the worship service! Bring your favorite dish to share, and join us for food and fellowship! (Worship service begins at 10:15 am at Kids R Kids.)

All Aboard Class

2010-10-11T21:59:00.003-04:00

Christ Community Church is offering a class on Sunday mornings designed to explain who and what our church is all about. The class is divided into two sessions of about one hour each. We will meet Sunday, October 17th and October 24th at 9 am. This is the first step in becoming a member and getting more connected with Christ Community. Please let Pastor Charlie if you are in need of child care during the class sessions.

Ladies Ministry ~ 12 Days Out with God

2010-10-11T19:50:00.003-04:00

Saturday, October 16th at 9am, the Ladies Ministry will be meeting at Kids R Kids for the October Twelve Days Out with God trip. The ladies will be visiting the USF Botanical Gardens, and the cost is $5 per person. Contact Amy at 813-924-1006 for more details. The ladies have been having a wonderful time with this study and hope you can join them!

Ladies' Fall Small Groups

2010-09-12T18:00:00.006-04:00

This Fall, the Ladies will be studying the Book of Galations in small groups. There will be a Thursday morning group and a Thursday evening group to accomodate everyone's busy schedule!

Thursday morning small group will begin September 30th at 8:45 am and will meet at Sandi's home. Call Coco at 813-767-6994 for more info about the morning study.

The Thursday evening small group will begin September 23rd at 7pm and meet at Darcy's home. Call 813-938-4433 for more info about the evening study.

Friday Morning Men's Group

2010-09-12T17:51:00.004-04:00

Starting October 1st, the men will be meeting every Friday morning at 7am to study the Book of Ephisians. They will be meeting at the Panera Bread in Riverview, at the intersection of Big Bend and 301. Call Pastor Charlie at 813-767-6994 with any questions.

THE BIG DAY!

2010-09-12T17:38:00.002-04:00

On Sunday, Septmeber 19th, everyone is encouraged to invite their friends and family to church! If you have never worshipped with us before, please come join us! We are excited to grow and reach as many people as possible for Jesus! Service starts at 10:15 at Kids R Kids on Big Bend Road.

Ladies' Ministry - 12 Days Out with God

2010-09-12T17:21:00.004-04:00

The Women's Ministry is enjoying their new study, 12 days Out with God. On the 3rd Saturday of each month, they head out on a trip that correlates with their Bible study. Last month they went on a road/railway trip, and this month they set out to the new Tampa Art Museum. Join the Ladies on September 18th for the next exciting trip! Contact Amy at 813-924-1006 for more details.

Ladies' Tea

2010-05-30T20:31:00.004-04:00

Ladies, find your white gloves and your lacy hat because there is going to be a tea! Hope you can join the ladies of Christ Community Church on Sunday, June 6th at 2:00 pm for a tea at the home of Stephanie Flatt in Apollo Beach. For more information, please contact Stephanie at 813-645-1079 or sflatt@tampabay.rr.com

BBQ Picnic at EG Simmons Park

2010-05-21T15:42:00.005-04:00

Come to a BBQ Picnic this Saturday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at EG Simmons Park! (2401 19th Avenue NW, Ruskin, FL 33570) http://gothere.com/Florida/Ruskin/simmons.htm

Bring your favorite dish to share, something to throw on the grill, and your swimsuit! If you have any questions please contact: Cyndi George (540)-630-1529. There will be church signs at EG Simmons Park directing you to the pavilion where we will have the BBQ. We can't wait to see you there and have some fun!

Welcome our new Worship Leader!!

2010-05-10T13:38:00.005-04:00

We would like to welcome our new worship leader Paul!! He is a talented musician with a lots of experience, but more importantly a willful spirit to lead and sing God's praises. It is a true blessing to have him. Welcome and welcome Paul.

Easter Sunrise Service

2010-03-17T13:35:00.003-04:00

Join us Sunday, April 4th, at the beautiful Little Harbor Resort in Ruskin as we worship the Resurrection of our Lord at sunrise! We will begin at 7am (coffee will be provided!) near the Captain's Quarters building. (This is across the street from the main restaurant, on the canal.)
Please bring your own chairs.

We will also have our 10:15 worship service that morning at Kids R' Kids.

Little Harbor welcomes you to attend their breakfast buffet beginning at 8am for only $8.95 per person.

Looking for a few good musicians

2010-03-16T21:57:00.006-04:00

If you know of anyone that is musically talented please drop me an line. We are particularly looking for a drummer.

-Javy

ALL ABOARD !!!!

2010-02-15T10:29:00.002-05:00

Christ Community Church is offering a class on Sunday mornings designed to explain who and what this church is all about. This class is divided into three one hour sessions. We will meet at 9:00 am on Feb. 28th , March 7th and March 14th. There will be child care provided for the children. This is the first step towards becoming a member and getting more connected at Christ Community.

Congregational Meeting

2010-02-15T10:26:00.003-05:00

On February 21st after the worship service there will be a short informative meeting to update people on several key areas of the church. Please plan to stay for a few minutes after the worship service to receive these updates.

Woman's Retreat

2010-02-04T10:47:00.002-05:00

The Woman's Retreat is coming up and this will be the third year that some of the ladies from our church will be going. If you have interest in going or would just like more information please feel free to contact Amy Wood at amylw1114@verizon.net.

Progressive Dinner

2010-02-04T10:16:00.002-05:00

A few months ago we had a progressive dinner and it was a blast! Since then everyone has been asking when we will be doing the next one and we have now picked a date. It will be on Saturday March 6th. We have the first course to be held at the Mays home, the main course to be hosted by McCullums, that leaves the last course available if anyone is interested in hosting that course or would just like more information on the progressive dinner please contact Sandi Bills at sbills4@gmail.com

The Car Wash must go on

2010-01-30T08:40:00.001-05:00

We plan to hold the Car Wash til the rain arrives. So come out early, we'll through some soap on it and let the rain rinse it off :D

Free Car Wash

2010-01-24T20:19:00.002-05:00

We will be having a FREE Car Wash on Saturday, Jan 30th from 10am-2pm, at our meeting location Kids 'R' Kids. Look forward to seeing you there.

Haiti Relief

2010-01-23T08:24:00.003-05:00

Last Sunday, we spoke about the tragedy in Haiti. If you would like to donate to the relief effort but are unsure about where to do it or that the funds will be used correctly, we have two ministries that are currently in Haiti and we know are stretching every penny to the max. We will have a donation basket for the Haiti relief effort Sunday or you may mail a check to:

Christ Community

1321 Sheridan Bay Drive
Ruskin, FL 33570

Make the check out to Christ Community with "Haiti Relief" as the note.
--Javy

Song of the Month

2010-01-23T06:55:00.004-05:00

Our new song for the month will be "O Praise Him" by the David Crowder Band. It is a wonderful song to sing out to our God!! Look forward to hearing your praises!!
--Javy

Christmas Pageant

2009-11-24T15:05:00.003-05:00

Join us December 13th for special worship telling the story of Christmas during our 10:15 service. If you or your child would like to be involved, contact Marsha at JerMar4725@aol.com

Caroling Party

2009-11-24T14:58:00.002-05:00

Get in the Christmas spirit! On December 20th from 4:30 - 8:00 pm, we will be having a caroling party! Contact Stephanie at sflatt@tampabay.rr.com for more details!

Christmas Party

2009-11-24T14:50:00.008-05:00

December 12th from 4-7 pm is the church Christmas party! The kids and adults will have two separate parties....same time but different locations! For more details and directions contact Sandi at (407) 383-1173 or DBills3@cfl.rr.com

New Member Class

2009-10-13T10:50:00.000-04:00

Christ Community Church will have a membership class after church on Sunday, October 25th. We plan to meet at the home of Darryl and Stephanie Flatt. First, we will eat lunch together at their house. We will then have a basic introduction to Christ Community Church, designed to explain who and what Christ Community is all about and answer questions of those who participate.

Get Together

2009-10-13T10:46:00.002-04:00

On Saturday afternoon, October 17th from 3:00 to 4:30, we have set aside some time to connect with newer visitors and one another. We are planning activities for the kids and looking forward to spending some time together at Daryl and Stephanie Flatt’s house. Please RSVP to Stephanie at sflatt@tampabay.rr.com

New Sunday School Class

2009-09-02T22:23:00.003-04:00

On September 13th, we will begin our new Adult Sunday School class, led by David d'Albany! The class will be held from 9-10 am at our new Kids R' Kids Sunday worship location. Please join us as we study the Scripture and have meaningful, Biblical discussions.
(Sorry- no childcare available at this time for Sunday School.)

Sunday Worship Time Change

2009-08-27T20:45:00.007-04:00

In addition to meeting at a new location beginning September 6th (see previous post) our worship service will begin at a new time of 10:15 am. This is to accommodate future Adult Sunday School classes at 9am. More info about Sunday School coming soon...

New Sunday Worship Location

2009-08-06T12:39:00.003-04:00

Beginning on Sunday, September 6th, we will be meeting for Sunday morning worship at a new location. Instead of meeting at Apollo Beach Elementary School, we will begin meeting at Kids 'R' Kids Preschool: 13151 Kings Lake Drive - Gibsonton, FL. If driving North on 41, turn right on Big Bend Road. Kings Lake Drive will be on your left and you will see the building ahead. To view a map, go to http://www.krksouthshore.com/ We are excited for our new place of worship that will better meet our needs.

Covered Dish Brunch

2009-08-06T12:26:00.002-04:00

On August 30th, join us for a covered dish brunch immediately following the worship service. Make sure to mark your calendar, and we'll see you there!

Stuff the Bus

2009-08-06T12:10:00.004-04:00

Help local kids and teachers going back to school this year by donating school supplies! We will be collecting items at church on Sunday, August 9th. All items collected through the Stuff the Bus project will be distributed evenly between schools in South Hillsborough County. From erasers to backpacks, or anything in between, your donation is appreciated!

Wednesday Night Dinner and Veggietales VBS

2009-08-06T11:46:00.003-04:00

Join us this Wednesday night (August 12th) for the summer's final VBS and dinner! We will be meeting at Pastor Charlie and Coco's house at 6pm. The dinner "theme" is picnic and BBQ. After dinner, the kids will once again participate in their "Pirates Why Can't Do Anything" activities, the babies and toddlers will receive childcare, and the grown-ups will spend the night fellowshipping and enjoying good food! We hope to see you there...those who do not have children are also welcome!

E-mail BCD1123@aol.com with questions.

Sunday Brunch

2008-10-04T13:29:00.002-04:00

Being a smaller church we really enjoy meeting and talking to one another. We hope that you can join us for brunch right after service. It is a great opportunity to meet and get connected to other people and families in our South Shore community. Hope to see you there.

Sunday, October 12th right after service.

Mom's Group

2008-07-01T16:53:00.003-04:00

This summer the ladies of Christ Community are planning times for kids to play together and for moms to encourage each other (with plenty of interruptions). The playgroup will meet on Fridays from 9:30-12:00. Lunch is provided. If you want to be involved with this, please contact Jennie Sheffe at jbsheffe@verizon.net.

BUSINESS EXPO at The Village Shoppes

2008-04-01T12:37:00.002-04:00

On Friday, April 4, Noon - 8:00 pm, Christ Community Church is participating in a BUSINESS EXPO at The Village Shoppes, 431 19th Ave., Ruskin. Bring your friends and family. Food and beverages are available for purchase at Adelino's restaurant. The expo will feature area businesses, free health screenings, bouncy houses, giveaways, raffles and more.For further details call the Chamber at 645-3808 or event chair, Beth Howard, of South Shore Gallery at 645-0483.

Take advantage of the Beauty . . .

2008-03-13T09:33:00.004-04:00

Living in the Apollo Beach/Ruskin area we are blessed to live on God's beautiful Tampa Bay and we love it. We often take fishing trips, go kayaking, or cruise down the Little Manatee. Whenever we can, we will post opportunities for you to come and join us; so hope to see you out on the water some time.

Going Fishing . . .

2008-03-13T09:07:00.004-04:00

A group of guys are going out to fish on Mr. Dave Bills' 30ft Donzi (it's a nice little boat). We will be in good ol' Tampa bay at spots like Bahia Reef, Port Manatee Reef, and wherever the wind takes us.

Weather permitting, we will be heading out Saturday afternoon. If we have space, and you would like to join us, send me an email Javier@christcommunityfl.com or call Charlie at 813-649-9295.

Take Ed out the the Ball Game . . .

2008-03-13T08:49:00.004-04:00

Our resident baseball fan, Ed, and a group of us are going to watch the Rays in action. It's Spring training in FL, the weather is great, and as you can see in the image Progress Energy Park is on the water and gorgeous. Bring the kids.

We will be setting a date sometime in the week of March 23 and will be posted as soon as we know. Tickets are at most $20. If you are interested send me an email, Javier@christcommunityfl.com or contact Charlie by phone 813-649-9295.

See ya there.

Pottery Day for the Ladies

2008-03-01T20:10:00.001-05:00

Hey there ladies -

Come join us for a fun time of painting pottery. We will meet at The Pottery Patch on Saturday, March 8, 2008 at 11 a.m. We will also go out for lunch afterward. Please let me know if you will be coming. Hope to see you there. If you want more information contact Coco Lewis @ 767-0378

EASTER FESTIVAL

2008-03-01T11:11:00.001-05:00

Christ Community Church will have an Easter Festival on Sunday, March 16h from 3-6 pm. Please mark your calendars to attend. This will be a time of fun and games for the whole family. Sandi Bills is organizing this event so if you have some ideas or would like more information give her a call at 383-6170.

LADIES RETREAT

2008-02-28T09:56:00.001-05:00

Come and explore the joy of being “God’s Daughters” at the Annual Women’s Spring Retreat of our denomination. It begins Friday night April 11th and concludes Saturday afternoon April 12th.

Come Join us for Brunch.

2008-02-26T09:08:00.004-05:00

This Sunday, March 2nd, we will be having an after service brunch. It's a great opportunity to get to meet everyone and the food is always delicious.

Life Groups

2008-02-19T09:18:00.000-05:00

Do you want to ask some questions about Christianity but don't want to go to church right away. Want to get to know some nice, local people a little better? Come to one of our small group meetings. The men meet Monday @7:30pm and the women meet Wed. @7:30pm. For more info click here to contact Pastor Charlie and/or his lovely wife Coco.

Next Sermon Series

2008-02-18T15:18:00.004-05:00

The Sermon Series over the next four weeks is titled “Help For The Hurried Home”.

Pastor Charlie's Family Christmas Picture

2007-12-28T20:30:00.000-05:00