First United Methodist Church will host its annual pumpkin patch daily beginning Thursday, Oct. 10, at the church, 303 N. Evers St. The patch will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The patch is a fundraiser for the church’s Youth Ministry, allowing students to participate in a variety of trips and retreats. Any […]
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LIFE LESSONS FROM THE FIELD: Commitment bracelet reminds of God’s love
Have you ever had something fall out of a box that took you back instantly in time? While still unpacking the numerous boxes from my final move from the military life to the civilian one here in Plant City, a small, tattered, worn-out bracelet hit the floor. Within a few seconds, I was standing in […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: 2013 Sonshine Opry
Gospel music fans flocked to the Florida Strawberry Festival Sept. 14, for the 2013 Sonshine Opry Gospel Music Festival. This year’s lineup included a mix of local, regional and national acts, including performers from Plant City Church of God, Harmoney Baptist, First Baptist Church of Dover, New Hope Worship Center, East Thonotosassa Baptist Church and […]
Continue ReadingGospel music fest to take spotlight
The Evelyn and Batista Madonia Agricultural Show Center will be jamming this weekend with faith-based tunes. The 15th annual Sonshine Opry Gospel Music Festival will bring national gospel artists, local church groups and entertainers to the main stage. “I can’t wait for that uplifting feeling of praise and worship with hometown folks to lift God’s […]
Continue ReadingFAITH MATTERS: In social-media world, knowledge is not wisdom
There have been several important news events in the past few weeks and months. This summer, usually a slow time for news, has been a near constant barrage of stories of how our lives are changing and developing — politically and socially and, perhaps, spiritually. I spend a fair amount of time keeping up with the […]
Continue ReadingFreedomfest to come to Plant City
A week full of family fun, food and free giveaways floats onto the Florida Strawberry Festival grounds Sept. 8 through 13. Called Freedomfest, the event is organized by Revival Ministries International, under Dr. Rodney Howard-Browne and Crusades for Christ Tent Ministry under Joe Anderson. “We want to be a blessing to the city, a blessing […]
Continue ReadingPlant City Church of Christ to present lecture series
“Evidences for Faith” is the theme of a series of lectures to be presented at the Plant City Church of Christ, 315 N. Wilder Rd., Sept. 8 to 13. Ferrell Jenkins will be the presenter. Jenkins is a retired professor of biblical studies at Florida College in Temple Terrace. He has been conducting study tours to the […]
Continue ReadingFAITH MATTERS: We have everything we need
What do we want in a church? Largely, it depends on whom you ask. For as long as I’ve been serving churches (24 years now), Christian analysts have worked feverishly to predict the coming trends and desires in our culture, so churches could remain relevant and engaged with ever-changing populations. There certainly is a need […]
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Justin Parker was petrified when he stood in front of a crowd of elders at Church on the Rock during a regulatory business meeting last year. He had just been named as one of the church’s associate pastors. But that’s not why he was nervous. About a year ago, Parker and other church members had […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Denver and the Mile High Orchestra
Nashville-based Christian big band Denver and the Mile High Orchestra swung into Plant City for a weekend concert Aug. 25, at Plant City’s First Baptist Church. The band, led by singer/trumpet player Denver Bierman, earned national acclaim in 2007, following its appearance on FOX’s “The Next Great American Band.” Since the television show, Denver and […]
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