CONNECT. SERVE. GROW.
Kids from (potty-trained) 3 yrs to (rising) 6th grade are in for an awesome week as we learn important lessons about God’s ability to provide. We will be collecting Peanut Butter & Jelly for Christian Social Services!
SPECIAL NOTE TO GRADE LEVEL KIDS: Friday is WATER DAY
CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES AND OUTREACH
Playdate Cafe’
For little ones and their favorite grown-ups. Click here for more information about the program.
Want to help out?
On Sundays, after church, volunteers transform our sanctuary into a safe haven where pre-schoolers can play, supervised by out volunteers, while their parents, or grandparents, relax with a cup of coffee, on Weds from 9 to 11:30 AM, following the Hillsborough County School Calendar.
Helpers Needed:
Sunday Setup at Noon
Wednesday Kitchen Help 8:30-11:30
Wednesday Help with kids 8:30 – 11:30
Wednesday Cleanup at 11:30
Contact Heather Kirk: kirkchris2@verizon.net
Homework Help
For Grades K-8th
Thursdays during the school year
Session #1: 5 – 6 PM
Session #2: 6 – 7 PM
Assistance available in all subjects.
Helpers Needed:
Thursdays from 5 to 6 and/or 6 to 7.
Contact Janell Lockhart: janell@fantasticfirst.org
Movie Night
Usually on the 3rd Friday of the month, we have a FREE family-friendly movie. Come at 6:30 PM with snacks for your family and enjoy the movie at 7 PM.
Sherry Devore: sbirdwings@gmail.com
Children’s Outreach Events
Jelly Bean Jamboree
Kid’s Club
VBS
Back to School Bash
Trunk or Treat
So many ways to help thoughout the year. Watch the bulletin and announcements for signup. The more of us who get involved, the more our community will feel welcome to attend.
Contact Janell Lockhart:
Janell@FantasticFirst.org
Our Growing Nursery
Newborns through 2 years old go to our wonderful nursery ministry, where staff and volunteers rock, play with, and read to our babies.
Volunteers serve monthly.
Contact Janell Lockhart:
Janell@FantasticFirst.org
Children’s Classes
Children are highly valued by our church family. There are many roles to fill in this vital ministry, including A/V tech, greeters, hall monitors, helpers, teachers, subs & workshop leaders. Flexible Scheduling
Sundays at 9:30 & 11: Kids of all ages learn exciting Bible truths from loving teachers.
Check-in is on the playground.
At 11, grades 1 – 4 join your families in “big” church for praise music, then head to 1 UP for more Bible truths.
Wacky Wednesdays at 6:30 PM Kids have fun with Ms. Joanne playing and learning Bible truths.
Janell Lockhart: Janell@FantasticFirst.org
YOUTH
Planet 56
Our 5th & 6th Graders join together for Sunday School at 9:30, and on the 2nd Sunday of each month, at noon, for Planet 56, a fun program, including lunch.
Contact Sheri Koyles:
Youth@FantasticFirst.org
The Way
Our 7-12 graders meet at 9:30 for Sunday School, and from 5-7 for Youth Group.
Contact Sheri Koyles:
Youth@FantasticFirst.org
Prayer Partners
We can never pray enough for our students. They are surrounded by spiritual warfare on a daily basis. The pressure to abandon the faith is stronger than ever. Would you be willing to be assigned the name of a student to pray for? You would also receive their age, birth date and address. We would ask that you try to send them an encouraging card or note a few times a year. At the end of the year (concluding in May each year), we would host a breakfast for all the prayer partners and their students.
Contact Sheri Koyles:
Youth@FantasticFirst.org
Small Group Leaders
The students at Fantastic First gather each Sunday evening to enjoy fellowship and a time of Bible Study. We currently have 2 small group leaders but are seeking a couple more, so that we can break down age groups more effectively. We are in need of one additional male and female. All the training you need will be provided! All we are asking for is someone who loves Jesus, loves students, and can lead a prepared discussion while building relationships with your group.
Contact Sheri Koyles:
Youth@FantasticFirst.org
Do you love to cook?
At Sunday night youth group, the students also eat dinner together. They love this time! Parents rotate to bring in meals but we still have many openings. Would you like to prepare and serve a meal from 5-5:30 on Sunday evenings? The students love connecting with different generations in the church and this is a great way to get to know them!
Contact Sheri Koyles:
Youth@FantasticFirst.org
ADULT DISCIPLESHIP
Adult Classes Offered
Tuesdays at 6:30 PM (Women)
Wednesdays at 10 AM (Women)
Wednesdays at 6:30 PM (All)
Saturdays at 8 AM (Men)
Sundays at 9:30 AM & 11 AM (All)
Check the website calendar for current class times, locations & descriptions. If you’re interested in facilitating a class, please talk to Janell.
Janell Lockhart: Janell@FantasticFirst.org
FELLOWSHIP
Art Class
FREE monthly classes. No experience required. The schedule alternates between Saturday afternoon and Monday evening. Invite your friends!
Keep your eye on the Calendar for dates & times and RSVP information.
Chick-lits Book Club
Join us the 2nd Thursday of each month to discuss the book of the month. Check the calendar for titles & locations.
Contact: Kirsten or Missy Kirsten.j.krauer@gmail.com
mrobinsonsphr08@gmail.com
Crochet & Craft Club
Mondays at 6:30 PM
Bring your own project and get to know other crafters in our church and community. EVERYONE welcome.
Contact: Vicki Apple
vicki@fantasticfirst.org
Meets on the 2nd Monday of each month, at 7 PM for fun, fellowship & food! All ladies of the church are welcome.
Barbara Jackson:
BarbaraWJack@gmail.com
Men’s Breakfast
At 8 AM on the 2nd Saturday of each month, our men meet for food, encouragement, prayer and a devotional led by Frank Hearne. Afterwards, sometimes they do projects for members, or around the facility.
Contact Ryan Martin:
(813) 205-8077
Soul Sisters
Our women and their friends gather monthly, for a variety of activities. They also share prayer requests via email, and help with meal trains, and various outreach projects. Email Sherry to get added to the email list.
Sherry Devore: sbirdwings@gmail.com
HOSPITALITY
Caring Callers
Show some love to our homebound members with calls, notes and visits (if appropriate).
Contact Sandy Stack:
beescats@aol.com
Greeters
Serve one Sunday per month, before a service, at the front door, or in the hallway, to greet people with a warm smile.
After the service, welcome our guests at the Welcome Desk.
Contact Vicki Apple:
Vicki@FantasticFirst.org
Kitchen Crew
Serve one Sunday per month, to provide cheese toast, coffee, and other delicious treats between services.
Contact Sharon Kreuzinger:
sharon1962.sk@gmail.com
Ushers
Greet our worshippers, hand out bulletins, help find seating, receive the offering, serve communion, and assist however needed to facilitate Sunday Worship. Serve once a month.
Contact Paul Hagenau:
phagenau@hotmail.com
MISSIONS: GLOBAL
Caribbean Missions
The people we love in these countries live in extreme poverty. We collect funds for food, construction, wells, and schooling. If you’re interested in helping support, or going on a mission trip, please contact:
Sister Church: Bruce Kelley,
bruce.kelley@totalecs.com
District Coordinator: Lynn Bordelon
lynn.bordelon@yahoo.com
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC:
Sandy Stack: beescats@aol.com
HAITI:
JoeNancyGray1@aol.com
Operation Christmas Child
We provide shoeboxes for children around the world. You can drop off supplies throughout the year and join us for an annual packing party, or get a box from Sandy and pack it yourself.
Janell takes a group of ladies in December, to help at the distribution center in Atlanta.
Contact:
Sandy Stack: beescats@aol.com
Janell Lockhart: janell@fantasticfirst.org
Pillow Case Dresses
When our members go on mission trips, sometimes they are able to take these adorable dresses with them. If you like to sew, don’t wait to hear about a trip, go ahead and make some in advance.
They can also be put in the shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child.
Patterns are available free on google and YouTube.
MISSIONS: LOCAL
A Woman’s Place
(New Life Solutions)
Provides medical services and reproductive health education. We support them through “Walk Life” and more.
Contact Nancy Gray: JoeNancyG1@aol.com
Bloodmobile
Available in our parking lot every other month, during all three services. Healthy blood saves lives!
Contact Paula Hanlon:
phanlon@tampabay.rr.com
Christian Social Services
CSS is located in Land O’ Lakes, and was formed by the local churches to consolidate our efforts to provide help to our local community. They run off proceeds of their thrift store, and financial donations. You can volunteer there, donate through the offering, or drop off donations of food or thrift items in the wooden bins as you enter the lobby. Thank you so much!
Cornerstone Family Ministries
Our annual “WonderWalk” provides food, childcare, education and other opportunities to disadvantaged children and their families, in Tampa.
Contact Sandy Stack:
BeesCats@aol.com
Love Baskets
Providing baskets showing our appreciation to local heroes, school principals, shutins, and more.
Watch the bulletin for when and how to participate.
Salvation Army Red Kettle Drive
The week or two before Christmas, grab some friends and choose a
2-hour shift at Publix
2-hour shift at Publix
HOW TO SIGN UP:
Go to registertoring.com
Select: I’m Ringing With a Group
Type Fantastic First in rectangle
Click Submit
Find the date and time you want.
Click on Select Shift.
Click on red Reserve Shifts (at top)
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Type Fantastic First in rectangle
Click Submit
Find the date and time you want.
Click on Select Shift.
Click on red Reserve Shifts (at top)
Log in if you already have an account or
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Contact Natalie Gomillion:
ngomillion@gmail.com
PRAYER
Join the Prayer Team
Submit your email address to
Natalie Gomillion: ngomillion@gmail.com or
Christine Hernandez: christine2mhernandez@outlook.com
You can also use the prayer page to view requests that need prayer. Click the praying hands to let the requestor know you have prayed for them.
Prayer Vigils
Please make it a point to participate when given the chance. These are opportunities to go deeper in prayer. Natalie & Christine would love to have you join them in prayerful worship.
SUPPORT
Building & Grounds
If you are a “hands on” kind of person, your talent and skill are needed: Carpentry, classroom setup, custodial, drywall, electrical, furniture repair, event setup & clean up, landscaping, light bulb changing, painting, playground & field pick up, plumbing, roof repair, water testing & more.
Contact:
Ryan Martin, 813-205-8077
Janell Lockhart: janell@fantasticfirst.org
Vicki Apple: vicki@fantasticfirst.org
Decorating
It takes a team to brighten our sanctuary so that it visually reflects a sacred space. This team, under amazing leadership, works on a monthly basis to carry out this mission.
Creative minds AND strong backs welcome!
Contact Cliff Longcoy: cliff@FantasticFirst.org
Office Sweethearts
Mailouts, newsletter assembly, errands, graphics, website updating, phone calls, and more. If there’s something you’d like to help with behind the scenes, let us know!
Contacts:
Dee Denham, Communications:
Dee@FantasticFirst.org
Vicki Apple, Church Adminsitrator
vicki@FantasticFirst.org
WORSHIP ARTS
Acolytes
As the bearers of the flame that represents the light of Jesus, boys and girls in grades 3-12, open and close our 9:30 AM service.
Contact Laure Galbraith: 813-325-1253
Adult Choir
ALL VOICES WELCOME! Please join us at 7:30 PM every Thursday. Our choir sings regularly at the 9:30 service, and performs special SATB music during the holidays. There are also opportunities to sing solos and special music during the offering.
Contact Travis Damato:
travisjdamato@gmail.com
Drama Team
If you like being in the spotlight, this is the team for you! They meet on Thursdays at 6 for practice, as needed, and to record skits that will be played in church. Sometimes they perform live, as well.
Contact Nancy Jordan:
(813) 598-9368
Handbell Choir
Consider this your OPEN INVITATION! Come at 7:00 PM any Tuesday and give it a try! We will partner you with an experienced ringer, so you can watch and try at your own pace, with no commitment. Beginners and advanced musicians both find that playing handbells is a very rewarding way to express themselves musically, and praise the Lord.
Contact Vicki Apple
813-230-5856
Praise Band/Orchestra/Tech Team
If you are talented with an instrument, or are skilled on audio/video equipment, talk to Cliff about serving on the Praise & Worship Team.
Rehearsals are Thursdays at 6:30, and are on a weekly/monthly rotation schedule for church services at 9:30 & 11:00.
Contact Cliff Longcoy
Cliff@FantasticFirst.org