Bay Life Crop For Missions

Bay Life Church announces its 11th annual Fall Crop, benefiting the youth & missions of Bay Life Church. Bring your own supplies to work on your paper crafting projects in a well-lit and fun atmosphere.

The registration fee is tax deductible, and it includes continental breakfast, a home cooked lunch, drinks and snacks all day, plus scrapbook/crop space, swap table, goody bags and door prizes. Each participant will have half of a 5’ round table. Just let us know who you’d like to sit with.

This Fall Crop will be held on Friday, October 11, from 6-11 p.m. and/or Saturday, October 12 from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

The cost is $30 for Friday night, $40 for Saturday or $60 for both, and electricity is available for a fee of $5 per person. As this is a tax-deductible donation, the registration fee is non-refundable.

Crops fill quickly and your space is not reserved until paid in full. Register at www.baylife.org/scrapbooking.

Holy Innocents’ Fall Whistle Stop Craft Show Seeks Vendors

Holy Innocents’ Episcopal Church is accepting vendor signups for its Fall Whistle Stop Craft Show on Saturday, November 2 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The event will be held on the church grounds at 604 N. Valrico Rd. in Valrico.

Both inside and outside locations are available. The fee for an inside location, which accommodates one six ft. table and two chairs, is $45, and it is $40 for an outside 12×12 ft. space, which is well shaded.

Interested vendors can register for a spot at www.hiepiscopal.org. For any questions please contact the church during normal business hours at 689-3130.

High Holiday Schedule At Congregation Beth Shalom

Congregation Beth Shalom will be holding its High Holy services as follows. All community worshippers are welcome. Donations are appreciated.

Selichot will be on Saturday, September 21 at 7 p.m.; Erev Rosh Hashonah – Sunday, September 29 at 8 p.m.; First Day Rosh Hashanah – Monday, September 30 at 10 a.m. (followed by Tashlikh service); Family Services – Monday, September 30 at 4 p.m.; and Second Day Rosh Hashanah service – Tuesday, October 1 at 10 a.m. Potluck pancake breakfast follows.

A memorial service will be held at Congregation Beth Shalom garden at Hillsboro Memorial Park on Sunday, October 6 at 10 a.m. Kol Nidre services will be on Tuesday, October 8 at 8 p.m.; Yom Kippur Morning Service – Wednesday, October 9 at 10 a.m.; Yom Kippur Family Service – Wednesday, October 9 at 2:30 p.m.; Yom Kippur Afternoon Service – Wednesday, October 9 at 4 p.m.; Yizkor Memorial Services – Wednesday, September 9 at 5:30 p.m.; and Ne’ilah (conclusion) on Wednesday, September 9 at 6:30 p.m.

Join in for Yom Kippur Break the Fast on Wednesday, September 9, following the Ne’ilah service at approximately 7:15 p.m. On Sunday, October 13 at 6 p.m., join in for a bite in the Sukkah.

Congregation Beth Shalom is located at 706 Bryan Rd. in Brandon. Call 681-6547 for more information.

LifeCare’s Annual Fundraising Gala

The LifeCare Network will hold its annual fundraising gala on Friday, October 25. The gala will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Hilton Tampa Downtown, located at 211 N. Tampa St. in Tampa.

Each year it aims to fill the room with individuals who can impact the issue of abortion in the community in a significant way. Banquet guests are invited by table hosts to be introduced to the ministry, hear testimonies of transformed lives and be encouraged through a special featured speaker. This year’s speaker is Ryan Bomberger with The Radiance Foundation. LifeCare also plans to announce some exciting ministry updates.

LifeCare Network’s mission is “to lead those we serve to the unconditional love of Christ as we protect the sanctity of human life, promote biblical sexuality and proclaim God’s plan for marriage and the family” and do so through its programs and centers such as Choices Women’s Center and future housing ministry.

It is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit outreach ministry serving the greater Brandon community since 1987 and SouthShore since 2012.

For more information or to host a table, visit www.LifeCareNetwork.net or contact Jessica at Jessica@LifeCareNetwork.net or 654-0491.

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Michelle Colesanti
Michelle has been with the Osprey Observer for almost nine years, and her current position is Assignment Editor. She resides in Bloomingdale with her husband Phil, two sons, Philip and Matthew, and Tigger the cat.