Pastor, it hurts. Any pastor in any denomination can tell you that those are familiar words we hear following the death of a loved one. To lose one’s partner in life after 50, 60 or even 70 years of marriage leaves a hole and void that can never be filled. To hear from parents: “Pastor, […]
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Put On a Happy Face
David and Shirley Vick sure know how to have fun with life. They have been clowning around for the majority of their marriage — literally. The Vicks were professional clowns. But, they didn’t start out with aspirations to face paint and twist balloons. In fact, it all started out with an interest in puppets. A […]
Continue ReadingClub Hubbub 08.15.13
If your club would like to post announcements, email them to Associate Editor Amber Jurgensen, ajurgensen@plantcityobserver.com. + Plant City Noon Rotary Club The Plant City Noon Rotary Club sponsored Florida Strawberry Festival Queens Court member Maddy Keene to attend the S4TL leadership training program. This award-winning program is organized annually by Rotarian senior staff from Districts […]
Continue ReadingEvangelical Presbyterian celebrates VBS
Evangelical Presbyterian Church hosted a group of eager vacation bible school students Aug. 5 to 9. The students participated in crafts, games and Christian teachings and lessons. The theme was Greece. The fellowship hall was decorated like a Mediterranean bazar complete with tents and palm leaves. Some of the volunteers were even dressed in togas.
Continue ReadingClub Hubbub 08.08.13
If your club would like to post announcements, email them to Associate Editor Amber Jurgensen, ajurgensen@plantcityobserver.com. + Plant City Garden Club The Plant City Garden Club will begin meeting for the upcoming club year next month. Officers include, back row, from left: Joey Findlay, corresponding secretary; Marci Wilcox, recording secretary; and Jan Griffin, treasurer. Front row, […]
Continue ReadingAlafaia Baptist to host four-night Culture Shock
More than 250 youths and adults are expected to pack Alafia Baptist Church Aug. 8 to 11, for Culture Shock. Billed as a “multi-church, Christ-centered youth event,” Culture Shock is geared toward middle school and high school students. The four-night event begins Aug. 8, at Alafia Baptist Church, 222 Alafia Church Road, Lithia. “The program […]
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The driveway to the Plant City home of Roy Hilry Adams looks like a Jackson Pollock creation. Paint is splattered and dripped everywhere. Even the creaky screen door has colorful smudges around the handle. It’s no mystery that Adams is an artist himself. The inside of his house is as eclectic as his own photographs […]
Continue ReadingCritter Corner 08.01.13
Axel is about 5 years old and weighs about 5 pounds. Ths cuddly guy has all of his shots and is neutered and microchipped. He is good with other canines and crate-trained. To adopt, contact Heidi’s Legacy Dog Rescue, in Lithia,(813) 737-1795, or visit heidislegacydog rescue.com.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Lone Oak Baptist Church VBS
Lone Oak Baptist Church celebrated the end of its 2013 Vacation Bible School July 26, with a Family Fun Night. Families and students enjoyed a plethora of bounce houses and obstacles. The church also served up hot dogs and other treats.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Hope Lutheran VBS
Students had a medieval time at Hope Lutheran Church’s week of vacation bible school. Students played in a makeshift castle and learned how to make clay bowls for the Empty Bowls Project.
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