Since becoming an avid runner, Rebecca Rothman wanted to find a way to stand out from the crowd. The perfect idea came to her while working out at the Plant City Family YMCA. “God graced me with the idea of designing athletic apparel to witness to others — whether it be at the gym, a marathon […]
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Horse whisperer trots into Plant City
Paul Daily was no stranger to horses, but one day, in 1997, as he watched a wild horse buck and run in a fit of unruliness, he felt the call of God. “It became clear that I had been running from God,” Daily said. “I wanted to make this horse something of value, just like […]
Continue ReadingJOSHING AROUND: God’s love is the ultimate academy award
Several years ago, I played a small part in the movie, “Why I Got Married, Too,” directed by Tyler Perry. Although it has been a while, I am still not 100% sure how to describe the experience. In my past, I had been an extra in a few films and knew how to blend in […]
Continue ReadingChurches unite to create community ministry
The mantra of the new Plant City Community Ministries is “Helping Families Stand,” and the ministry intends to do just that by utilizing an educational approach in its work. The new Plant City ministry will open Feb. 4. “It’s not just a band-aid approach,” Benny Keck, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Dover, said. […]
Continue ReadingFirst Baptist Church pastor accepts new position
After three-and-one-half years, Feb. 3 will be the last Sunday the Rev. Dr. Michael Lewis will serve as pastor of Plant City’s First Baptist Church. “First Baptist is a wonderful church, and I love the community and am just so grateful for being able to be a part of it,” Lewis said. “I have nothing […]
Continue ReadingJOSHING AROUND: … On lessons learned outside Starbucks
By Joshua Loudermilk | Contributing Writer I sit a bit miffed by the fact I just paid $4 for a single bottle of orange juice. It is not like there is anything special about it. Maybe I am paying for their marketing. That must be it. Here is what I paid for: “We use only the freshest, […]
Continue ReadingJOSHING AROUND: Cotton candy ‘ cure for the common depression
By Josh Loudermilk | Columnist I am thankful today for the sunshine. Yes, it is pretty, and I admit, there is a hint of autumn in the smug Florida air. It feels nice. I also am thankful for the sun on a more practical basis. I am a proud owner of a 1998 BMW 323 convertible. Why […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: VBS at Hope Lutheran Church
Today is the last day of the vacation bible school at Hope Lutheran Church, off Park Road in Plant City. This year’s theme is SKY, with the message that “anything is possible with God.” Kids of varying age groups had loads of fun rotating in and out of different stations with a unique activity in […]
Continue ReadingShiloh rolls with wheelchair fundraiser
By Amber Jurgensen | Staff Writer Brenda Langston was immediately captivated by a wheelchair on display at a Kissimmee Vacation Bible School Clinic last spring. It was like nothing the pediatric nurse had ever seen. A concoction of everyday household items, the wheelchair was made of a basic white resin lawn chair that fit comfortably […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: VBS First United Methodist Church
By Amber Jurgensen | Staff Writer VBS at the First United Methodist Church was filled with exciting activities for kids. Movies and crafts were just some of the things, VBS-ers did. One silly game required the kids to pick up cotton balls with their noses which were covered in vaseline.
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