by OakAdmin | Feb 24, 2023 | Community Life, Integrity, Prayer, Spiritual Growth, The Gospel, Unity
Trick question: how many churches are there in Tampa Bay? Answer: one. “There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call— one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all and through...
by OakAdmin | May 13, 2022 | Community Life, Ministries, Spiritual Growth, Work
“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace: whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be...
by OakAdmin | Apr 29, 2022 | Comfort and Grief, Community Life, Kids & Family, Outreach, Scripture, Spiritual Growth, The Gospel
Jarvis the Golden Doodle What says love more than a furry face like this? Why do dogs represent love for us? There is something special about the unconditional, affectionate, persevering devotion of a family dog. We had a German Shepherd for 15 years – and she...
by OakAdmin | Dec 10, 2021 | Community Life, Disciplemaking, Discipline, Spiritual Growth
www.allproreels@gmail.com — from the Washington Football Team vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers at FedEx Field, Landover, Maryland, January 9, 2021 (All-Pro Reels Photography) The players come together briefly to hear the next play from the quarterback. Then they line up...
by OakAdmin | Jan 11, 2021 | Church News, Community Life, Discipline, Famous Writers, Generosity
We were privileged to host a special event with a financial advisor, attorney and estate planner / retirement coach. The entire event is available above! Pastor Darin provided Biblical foundations of stewardship, honor for parents and love for kids.Dave Brand of...
by OakAdmin | Nov 30, 2020 | Community Life, Discipline, Generosity, Integrity, Life Stories, Spiritual Growth
This past Sunday we were inspired by the example of Barnabas and challenged by the hypocrisy of Ananias. Here is a quick summary of the four kinds of giving. Tipping – seeing an opportunity and chipping in a few bucks.Gifting – regularly contributing a...