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Rev. Tom Rives
Pastor
A Final Word from Pastor Tom….. As I am writing what will be my last GNL article, there are so many emotions running through my soul. I have had the privilege to be pastor for the greatest congregation anywhere. These last 22 years have been a joy that I cannot begin to describe. I have been blessed to work alongside some of the finest ministerial and support staff that has ever been assembled. For each of you I echo Paul’s words in his letter to the church at Philippi, “I thank my God upon every remembrance of you.” The lay leadership here at CBC is so very special. When given a task you take the ball and run with it. “I thank my God upon every remembrance of you.” To the kids I got to hold in the hospital, dedicate to God, go to children’s camp with, lead in VBS, confirm a salvation experience with, baptize, give the sermon sack to, see graduate, and in some cases perform your weddings, “I thank my God upon every remembrance of you.” For those of you I’ve married, for those I have walked with during some tough days, for those I have been involved with in mission projects, for those I have walked through the valley of the shadow of death with, and for those who have been supportive of the ministries of Carrollwood Baptist Church, “I thank my God upon every remembrance of you.” Even though we are retiring, Carrollwood Baptist will remain our church home. We love all of you and are looking forward to worshipping with you. I’ve been informed that the back row is full and I am going to have to find a seat somewhere else. After our retirement on October 18th, we will take several weeks where we will be worshipping elsewhere. This is to give Pastor Joe some time to settle in as our new Senior Pastor. Speaking of Pastor Joe and Rhonda, I am thrilled that God has brought them to our church. Many of you have asked; what can we do for you as you retire or what can we do to help Pastor Joe? Here is something you can do for both of us. Start now by making Carrollwood Baptist Church a top priority in your life. First, make your time (attendance) a priority every week. Secondly, make your talents a priority (use your talents for the Lord). Thirdly, make a commitment to give sacrificially of your financial resources. My desire is to pass on to Pastor Joe a fully committed fellowship that will follow him as God leads him in the years that lie ahead. The final word must be a word of gratitude and love for Dianne, my bride of 48 years, who has been by my side each step of the way. She, along with Ashley and Brian, T.J. and Jen and of course Abbey and Riley, has been and continues to be the joy of my life. I echo the words of Paul in Philippians 3:14 “I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.”
Until that day,
“I thank my God upon every remembrance
of you”
Pastor Joe begins as our Senior Pastor on Nov. 1st. He is married to Rhonda McCall Alain and has one daughter, Rachel, married to Wesley Ruth and lives in Denham Springs, LA; and two sons, Ben, who lives in Wendell, North Carolina, where he is continuing his education and serves as the Worship and Student Pastor at the Passage Church; and Caleb, who is married to Sierra and lives in Arcadia, Florida. Caleb and Sierra are expecting their first child in October 2015. Joe is a graduate of The Baptist College of Florida and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, having received both the M.Div. and Ph.D degrees. As well as pastoring, Joe has served as an adjunct faculty member of the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, served as a guest lecturer at Louisiana College, and has published several articles in the field of preaching. When he is not involved in church activities and ministries, Joe enjoys playing tennis and guitar, reading, and participating in sport rocketry.
Kids’ News Kids’ News Kids’ News Kids’ News
H.U.G.S. (Holy, Useful Gal Squad)H.U.G.S. (Holy, Useful Gal Squad)H.U.G.S. (Holy, Useful Gal Squad)H.U.G.S. (Holy, Useful Gal Squad)
WOM: October 6 and November 3 @ 10am.
CBC Trunk or Treat We are trying something new this year! Instead of a Harvest Festival,
we are asking families to decorate the trunk of their car and meet in the
CBC parking lot where kids will visit. You can sponsor a game at your
vehicle or simply give out candy or other treats. We will still have
our inflatables, free popcorn, snow cones and lemonade!
Join us on Sat., Oct. 31, 4-6pm.
XTREME MISSIONSXTREME MISSIONSXTREME MISSIONSXTREME MISSIONS
Boys and girls in grades 1-6 are invited to go to Apopka, FL with Ms. Amy for the Xtreme missions event on
Saturday, Oct. 17. Cost is $10 and includes lunch. They will leave the church at 7:30am and return at 5:30pm.
Crafts and Missions Morning with the Fish Company On Saturday, Sept. 26, 10am-12pm, we will have a morning of crafts and missions for girls
and ladies of all ages. Through volunteer efforts and monetary donations, the Fish
Company funds the building of orphanages around the world. They will bring some
crafts for us to help complete that will become a means by which donations can be raised and opportunities for some “make and take” crafts that will
cost $5-$10. They will also be accepting any craft or sewing materials
that you would like to donate. Sign up at the Connection Center!
GA’s Mission Fundraiser: Skipping for the Savior
The girls will present their annual missions fundraiser event on October 11 in the worship
service. This year you can pledge to sponsor them according to how many “skips” they can complete. Look for them to be collecting pledges in October.
RA Campout The Royal Ambassador boys
are going camping! They will camp at the Tampa Bay Baptist Conference Center on November 13-14. Please see Mark Boghich for more details.
October Birthdays 10/02: Mark Musser
10/04: Fred Nalls
10/08: Jim Young
10/15: Jeannette Porche
10/23: Susan Wester
10/26: Toni Kirconnell
2015 Important Dates
Wed. September 02
Adult Christmas Kick-off
Orch. - 6pm Choir - 7pm
Sat. Sept. 05-Mon. Sept. 07
Labor Day Weekend
No School and Offices Closed
on Monday 07
Wed. September 09
Orch. - 6pm Choir - 7pm
Wed. September 16
Business Meeting Schedule
September CODA
Sunday, September 20
Pot Luck Meal after church
with Rehearsal to follow (1pm)
Wed.’s Sept. 23 & 30
Regular Rehearsals
Orch. - 6pm Choir - 7pm
Wed.’s Oct. 07, 14, 21 & 28
Regular Rehearsals
Orch. - 6pm Choir - 7pm
Adult Christmas Cast & Drama
Rehearsal Schedule
Coming Soon!
Presented by Carrollwood Baptist Church
Children’s Choirs Wednesday, December 16th
September Birthdays 09/11: Matthew Singleton
09/14: Kathy Jeske
09/20: Jerry Hall
09/25: Chuck Hamby
09/29: Diane Ivey
09/30: Tammy Lay
November Birthdays 11/15: Lynda Gano
11/15: Tim Lay
11/20: Beth Gonzalez
11/28: Debbie McCoy
11/29: Austin Lay
Presented by Carrollwood Baptist Church Music & Worship Ministry Sunday, December 20th
Student Dates
September 23 See You at the Pole
October 16
Outdoor Movie
October 25 Upward Sign-ups
begin
Weather permitting, we will be
having a movie night out under the stars. So put it on your calendar
for Friday, October 16. We want to
see you there. We also want to use
this as an opportunity for you to
invite your friends.
Upward is getting ready to start.
Sign-ups will begin the end of October. The early registration will
end November 20. So get your forms in early. If you have not
volunteered in the past, I would encourage you to pray about how
you might be able to volunteer this year. It is a great opportunity to
serve and be a blessing to those who come play Upward at our church.
Sign up to let us know if you are participating at See
You At the Pole this year. We want to come stand with
you. Be sure to check at your school for what the
schedule will be. Some schools do it at different times.
If you find out that there is no event scheduled then this
would be a great time to be a leader at your school and
organize it. It is a simple but great way to make a
stand for God at your school by showing others how
important prayer is in your relationship with God.
• Sensational Senior Adults, Orlando
Sunday, October 11- Wednesday, October 14
• Joy M+M (Meal and Movie) Night
Thursday, November 12, 6:00 pm
Please bring your favorite dish to share!
On Sunday, November 22 at 6 pm, we will have Carpenter Hall filled with our church family and friends
enjoying spiral baked ham and all the trimmings. Our deacons and staff will serve you at your table.
Remember your PAID reservations are due by Wednesday, November 18.
Adults and Youth - $7 each
Children, 1st - 5th grades - $5 each
Preschoolers - Free
Men! Join us on Saturdays: September 26 and November 21 from 7:30 - 8:30 am
for a great time of prayer and fellowship in Carpenter Hall.
Come and join us on Saturday, October 24 for Breakfast at 7:30 am & Work Day at 8:30 am-noon.
Please bring rakes, gloves, blowers and weed eaters to help “Spruce Up the Place”!
NEW MEMBERSNEW MEMBERSNEW MEMBERSNEW MEMBERS By Letter: Dafni Rosa
By Statement: Samuel Collins, Lisa Snyder, Tony & Glenda Gonzalez, Renee Davis, Al Lopez
By Baptism: Dwayne Roberts, Alexander Agosto, Riley Faith Rives
Sept, Oct, NovSept, Oct, NovSept, Oct, NovSept, Oct, Nov 4th Sunday4th Sunday4th Sunday4th Sunday
Volunteer NeededVolunteer NeededVolunteer NeededVolunteer Needed CoordinatorCoordinatorCoordinatorCoordinator
10:30 am 10:30 am 10:30 am 10:30 am
Karina Houck Vicki Musser Steven Lutz Beth Gonzalez Lauren Gonzalez Jennifer Rives Jaime Stathas
Wednesday NightWednesday NightWednesday NightWednesday Night Julie Garver Valerie Layland
Sept, Oct, NovSept, Oct, NovSept, Oct, NovSept, Oct, Nov 3rd Sunday3rd Sunday3rd Sunday3rd Sunday
Joyce Jones Joyce Jones Joyce Jones Joyce Jones CoordinatorCoordinatorCoordinatorCoordinator
10:30 am10:30 am10:30 am10:30 am
Alisha Hyslop Dalia Betancourt Debbie Swindle Kaitlyn Swindle Joe Circhirillo Teri Circhirillo
Volunteer Needed
Wednesday NightWednesday NightWednesday NightWednesday Night Robin Singleton Valerie Layland
Nursery Volunteers & Children’s Church Workers
Sept, Oct, NovSept, Oct, NovSept, Oct, NovSept, Oct, Nov 1st Sunday1st Sunday1st Sunday1st Sunday
Kim Koletic Kim Koletic Kim Koletic Kim Koletic Coordinator Coordinator Coordinator Coordinator
10:30 am10:30 am10:30 am10:30 am Kim Bistany
Natalie Boghich Nichole Swindle Becky Gordon Lucas Gordon Nick Gordon Mark Boghich Grace Thornbury
Wednesday Night Wednesday Night Wednesday Night Wednesday Night Melinda Palencia Valerie Layland
Sept, Oct, NovSept, Oct, NovSept, Oct, NovSept, Oct, Nov 2nd Sunday2nd Sunday2nd Sunday2nd Sunday
Volunteer Needed Volunteer Needed Volunteer Needed Volunteer Needed Coordinator Coordinator Coordinator Coordinator
10:30 am10:30 am10:30 am10:30 am Heidi Barlow Erica Charles Stephanie Ivey Jenna Barlow Dulce Agosto Carol Smith
Melinda Palencia
Wednesday NightWednesday NightWednesday NightWednesday Night Susan Wester Valerie Layland
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FROM OUR CHURCH FAMILYFROM OUR CHURCH FAMILYFROM OUR CHURCH FAMILYFROM OUR CHURCH FAMILY The Carrollwood Baptist Church staff and family would like to express their sincere Christian love and
sympathy to the Layman family in the death of Kevin’s grandmother, Doris Layman; to the Wester family in the
passing of Pastor Bill’s cousin, Sharon’s husband & to Harry and Kristin Hatcher, Susan’s cousins, in the passing
of their newborn, Truett; to Jeanne Jones in the passing of her brother, Ron Whitcomb; to the Morris family in the
passing of Berniece’s husband, Tom; to the Coberly family in the loss of Charles’ sister, Johnnie Sue Hay; to the
Livingston family in the death of Joan’s brother, Warren Jackson; to the Barnes’ family in the passing of Tricia’s
brother-in-law, Al; to the Goss family in the death of Jerry’s aunt, Mavis Evers; to the Walker family in the loss of
Stacey’s step-father; to the Jones’ family in the passing of Joyce’s grandmother, Joyce Perimon; to the Sullivan
family in the death of their brother-in-law, Don Gernan; to Missionary Sandy Gustin and family in the passing of
her sister; to the Driscoll family in the death of Bill O’dell and their nephew, Isaac Bueno; to the Vega and Houck
families in the passing of Silvia’s father, Paulino Vega; to the Blessing family in the death of Susan’s sister and
nephew; to the Singleton family in the death of Jen’s cousin, Beckilee Staton; to Pastor Tom and his aunt Isabel
in the loss of his cousin, Suzanne; and to the Eckler family in the death of Gloria’s sister, Alberta Davidson.
NovemberNovemberNovemberNovember 5th Sunday5th Sunday5th Sunday5th Sunday
Volunteer Needed Volunteer Needed Volunteer Needed Volunteer Needed CoordinatorCoordinatorCoordinatorCoordinator
10:30 am 10:30 am 10:30 am 10:30 am Liz Hill
Rachel Roberts Beverly Jewesak Tim Jewesak Jenni Layman Steve Houck Suzanne Houck Dakota Nalls
Wednesday NightWednesday NightWednesday NightWednesday Night Susan Wester Valerie Layland
Pastor Tom is the founding pastor of Carrollwood
Baptist Church. He, along with his wife Dianne and their children
T.J. and Ashley have had such an impact on our church families
and our ministry here in Tampa and literally around the world. We
have seen his family grow with Ashley and Brian getting married
in 1985 and T.J. and Jennifer in 1986. Then in 2008 those
twin granddaughters, Abbey and Riley came along. We want to
encourage every member and former member to make a special
effort to join us as we celebrate Pastor Tom’s and Dianne’ s lives
and ministry. It’s our chance to celebrate their retirement and to
say thank you for all they mean to each of us.