We enter His Gates with thanksgiving and into His Courts with praise!
Rob & Joy Jones
When? Sundays before service
Location: Altar Area Phone: 412-266-2214
Email: Jsunshinejoy@gmail.com

Centering our week around prayer.
Family Church Pastors
When? Wednesdays, 12pm-1pm
Location: Tabernacle

Located in the North East Corner of the Tabernacle, Outside Entrance.

Sign up to pray 1 hour per week. Calls forwarded to personal phone.
Fred & Connie Williams
Phone: 941-584-8878 (Prayer Line)
941-330-3449 (Cell)

Worship, Bible reading and intercession for our nation.
Teresa & Kevin Moreland
When? 2nd Sat. 10-12pm
Email: tmoreland@mcs-team.com Phone: 407-234-9554
Location: 5224 Tidewater Preserve Blvd. Bradenton FL 34208

Connecting people who live on the grounds & partnering to cover the ministry in prayer.
Glen & Tina Cole
When? Contact for times
Location: Christian Retreat grounds.
Phone: 941-718-5122 (Glen) 941-526-6163 (Tina)

MEN’S: War Room – Stan Schuer
Phone: 941-907-2230
Email: smspointe1@gmail.com
WOMEN’S: Board Room – Gloria Smith Phone: 941-748-4412
Email: gloria.hhhf@verizon.net

FAMILY DINNER: $3 Dinner. Served in the Agape Gardens Dining Room at 6:00pm.
ADULT BIBLE STUDY: Main Sanctuary, 7:00pm

Bible Study: Kingdom of God, Hebrew roots, 10 lost tribes, church history, etc. Starting Jan 2019.
Ron McGowen
When? Contact for details
Location: War Room at The Family Church
Phone: 941-747-2479

Bible Study, fellowship, prayer and worship.
Gary and Sharon Parks
When? Mondays, 7:00pm
Location: contact for details Phone: 941-405-2598
Email: gary@gscsfl.com 941-545-2856

A bible study for couples.
Bill and Jodie Dye
When? 1st Thur. From Nov. 1st
Location: 4818 Forest Creek Trail, Parrish Florida.
Phone: 419-386-4166
Email: jodiesdye@gmail.com

Foundations on worship and how to apply it to our contemporary worship experience. Live worship & food.
Pastor Cristina Leonard
When? Mondays, 7:00pm
Location: 3111 River Woods Dr, Parrish. Phone: 941-301-7143
Email: c.i.leonard33@gmail.com
4818 Forest Creek Trail, Parrish Florida

A Study on how to assess and utilize our gifts in Ministry. Begins Nov. 1st.
Stephen and Terri Evans
When? 1st & 3rd Thurs. 6:30pm
Location: 863 126th St NE, Bradenton.
Phone: 941-242-1992 – 734-673-2257
Email: shalomkidsint@yahoo.com

Sponsored by Andrew Womack Ministries. Studying the body, soul, spirit, discipleship & evangelism.
Chris and Rebecca Lioi When? Tuesdays, 7:00pm
Location: 1018 WFC Phone: 240-472-0115 or 941-779-7949

Prayer, Bible and Prophecy.
Chris and Esther Berry
When? Mon., Monthly, from Nov. 1st
Location: 2607 155th Ave E. Parrish 34219 Phone: 727-515-4340

Bible study, food and fellowship for families with kids! Alternating bible studies with
outings (beach, parks, bowling, etc.).
Pastors John and Sue Lowery
When? Bi-monthly, Sun. 12:30pm
Location: Contact for details Phone: 941-746-2882 x 420
Email: suelowery4youth@gmail.com

18 to 30 years old.
Pastors Luis & Millie Brignoni
When? Wednesdays, 7:00pm
Location: Chapel Theater at The Family Church
Phone: 941-705-6325
Email: newlovechristianministries@hotmail.com

Starting with the book “The 4:8 Principle”. Our purpose is to achieve better health, more successful careers, stronger marriages and a purpose-filled file.
Pastor Sue Lowery When? Tuesdays, 6:30pm
Location: YEX Building
Phone: 941-746-2882 x 470
Email: suelowery4youth@gmail.com

Girls 6th-12th grade. Making new friends and dispelling the lies that you are not enough.
Starting Oct. 21st.
Jodie Dye
When? 1st & 3rd Sundays, 5:00pm
Location: 4818 Forest Creek Trail, Parrish.
Phone: 419-386-4166
Email: jodiesdye@gmail.com

Networking, support group, fellowship and refreshments
Michelle Schmidt, Coordinator
When? Contact for details Location: Contact for details.
Phone: 941-405-6083 Email: michellemkd1@gmail.com
941-746-2882 x 527 3

Great food, music, horseshoes, shuffleboard, swimming pool, etc. Cell phone free zone.
Flynn & Barbara Finner When? 1st Saturdays, 4:00pm
Location: Christian Retreat Pavilion. Phone: 941-773-0450

Donna Saunders
When? 2nd Tuesdays, 7:00pm
Location: 1004 West Faith Cir. Bradenton 34212 Phone: 941-243-6961
Email: donnasaunders.push@yahoo.com

God’s Principles for Kingdom Living (call for gathering dates)
Samuel and Kathy Ezzo
When? Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30pm Location: 517 129th St NE. Bradenton (Hidden Oaks)
Phone: 941-807-7055 Email: SamuelAndKathyEzzo@gmail.com

Share trips, culture, traditions, and souvenirs; plus actual tours & cruises, near or far, including the Ark Encounter and Holy Land Experience.
Carole Kay, Joe and Robyn Fouraker
When? 1st Sundays, Noon
Location: The Dining Room at The Family Church
Phone: 941-737-9171 (Carole)
Email: caroleKay@gmail.com or joe4acre@gmail.com

Having fun and fellowship… Bring a snack if you’d like and a great attitude as we enjoy an evening of competition.
June King When? Fridays, 6:00pm
Location: 13610 Agape Lane. Bradenton Phone: 941-746-2825
Email: angljun7@yahoo.com

Shuffleboard is a growing activity for Senior Citizens. All ages welcome!
Will teach shuffle board for men and women.
Gloria Smith
When? Tuesdays, 9-10:30am
Location: The Family Church grounds.
Phone: 941-748-4412 (call first)
Email: gloria.hhhf@verizon.net

Chair Volleyball for Senior Citizens. Men and Women. (Starts Jan. 2019)
Gloria Smith
When? Thursdays, 2-3:30pm
Location: YEX Center Gym
Phone: 941-748-4412 (call first)
Email: gloria.hhhf@verizon.net

Fellowship & Friendship. Please bring a food dish to share. Usually Nov. through Apr.
Pastor Jim & Lenore Pace
When? 1st & 3rd Mondays, 6:00pm
Location: Dining Room at The Family Church
Phone: 941-750-8634
Email: JimPace@verizon.net

Bible study and fellowship. Bring a finger food to share!
Heather Kilgo
When? Sundays, 7:00pm
Location: TFC (Call for details) Phone: 941-822-6717 (Heather)
Email: heatherkilgo8@gmail.com 941-405-6083 (Michelle)

Men who enjoy playing golf. Meet & play with other golfers who share like faith in Christ.
Fun, fellowship & 18 holes of golf; four man scramble.
Pastor Kelly Poole When? Mondays, 1:30pm
Location: The Links, Bradenton Phone: 941-840-8063

Pastor Phil Derstine
When? 1st Mondays, 7:00am
Email: pastorphil@christianretreat.org
Phone: 941-746-2882 x448
Location: IHOP, 6320 State Road 64 E, Bradenton, FL 34208

Interested in Children’s ministry? You can get involved with us at The Family Church.
Pastors John & Sue Lowery
When? Sun AM, Wed PM
Location: Main Bldg. 2nd Floor Phone: 941-746-2882 x 470
Email: kidsaflame@christianretreat.org

SUNDAY MORNINGS 9AM
JBQ (Junior Bible Quiz): 9:00 am K-6th grade at YEX Center

SUNDAY MORNINGS 10AM
Little Lambs Nursery INFANT-18 months
Tots & Twos Lily of the Valley Room 19-36 months
King’s Kids Bread of Life Room 3 yrs old
Jr. Kids Zone Lamb of God Room 4-5 yrs old
Kid Zone YEX Building 1st-5th Grade
Ground Zero YEX Building 6th-8th Grade

WEDNESDAY NIGHTS
AWANA’S: Registration Required
LITTLE LAMBS: 0-2 yrs old – Nursery
PUGGLES: 2-3 yrs old – Lily of the Valley Room
CUBBIES: Pre-School, 4-5 yrs old – Bread of Life Room
SPARKS: Kindergarten – 2nd Grade – Morning Star Room
TRUTH & TRAINING ADVENTURE: 3rd – 5th Grade – Lamb of God Room
TRUTH & TRAINING CHALLENGER: 5th – 6th Grade – War Room

Interested in Youth ministry? You can get involved with us at The Family Church.
Pastors John & Sue Lowery
When? Wednesdays, 6:30pm
Location: YEX Building
Phone: 941-746-2882 x 470
Email: SueLowery@ChristianRetreat.org

WEDNESDAYS
YEX YOUTH GROUP
Pastors Sean & Erica Roberts When? 7pm / GYM opens at 6pm
Location: YEX Building Phone: 941-746-2882 x 470
Email: sean.krcc@gmail.com

We are expanding our sound engineering department and we need you!
Tyler Nafziger
When? Th. 7pm, Sun. 8:30am or Wed.6pm
Email: Tyler.Nafziger@yahoo.com Phone: 941-209-0006

Be trained in Visual Arts Media. Get involved by training on our new HD Camera Operating System complete with remote cameras and Jib. Glen Cole When? Sun 8:30am, Wed 6pm or Thu. 7pm Phone: 941-746-2882 x 433

PRAISE & WORSHIP TEAM / SOLOIST (SPECIAL MUSIC)
Use your music gifts on a church worship team. Audition required.
Pastor Jannette Derstine When? Thursdays, 7:00pm
Email: Debbie@christianretreat.org Phone: 941-746-2882 x432

Train to create ambiance, light shows for events and HD live stream.
Tyler Nafziger
When? Th. 7pm, Sun. 8:30am or Wed.6pm
Email: Tyler.Nafziger@yahoo.com Phone: 941-209-0006

Help increase the atmosphere of Worship in the sanctuary.
Tyler Nafziger
When? Th. 7pm, Sun. 8:30am or Wed.6pm
Email: Tyler.Nafziger@yahoo.com Phone: 941-209-0006

Exploring ways to release personal worship, flowing with Holy Spirit and expressive movement, dance & intercession. Also, studying God’s word and working on getting our bodies strong!
Caryn Fenimore
When? Tuesdays, 6-7:45pm
Location: 716 44th St. West. Bradenton 34209 Phone: 941-518-5265
Email: caryn.fenimore@verizon.net

Church Services- Come & minister with your smile on Sunday morning.
Pastor Luis & Millie Brignoni
Phone: 941-705-6325

Ushering is far more important than just receiving offerings. Come join us!
Charlie Sanders: 941-526-5193
When? Sun. & Wed. Services
Peter Ruscoe: 941-792-6947

Assisting and serving the Body of Christ on Sundays and at Special Events.
Daniel and Michelle (Schmidt) Bonner
When? Sundays, 9:30am
Location: The Family Church. Contact for details
Phone: 941-746-2882 x 527
Email: michellemkd1@gmail.com

Helping and serving in the Institute of Ministry, and the IOM Administrative Department.
Wendy Mills-Sheak
When? Contact for Details
Location: IOM Volunteer office, TFC
Phone: 941-746-2882 x 427
Email: iom@christianretreat.org

Volunteers needed to assist in food & clothing restocking; landscaping & grounds maintenance; shoppe cleaning; security; special event planning, etc.
Sue Slowik When? Sat. 9:00am before KC Sun. Location: Sowing & Reaping Room at Kingdom Ctyd. Phone: 941-746-2882 x 448 Email: sueslowik@christianretreat.org

Help with bulk mailing and preparing for special events.
June King Phone: 941-746-2882 x 446
Email: angljun7@yahoo.com

Looking for people committed to serving our church with excellence in warmly welcoming them to our church with a smile.
Kevin Moreland
When? Sundays, 9:00am
Location: Oasis at The Family Church
Phone: 407-234-7659
Email: kmoreland@mcs-team.com

Exciting outreach to meet the basic needs of food, clothing and hygiene items to Manatee County residents. We serve a meal every Monday night.
Carl & Vickie Snyder – 941-448-1549
When? Mondays, 6-7pm Location: 1800 14th Street W., Bradenton
When? 2nd & 4th Wed. 10am-12pm
Location: 1800 14th Street W., Bradenton

A unique shopping experience. Volunteers needed to assist in our Boutique Shoppes: Words of Wisdom Books & Things, The King’s Closet, Her Majesty’s Boutique, Kingdom Treasures, King’s Kids, Rule & Reign Junior’s Shop, Blessed Beyond Measure Thrift Shoppe, Royal Harvest Food Market. Positions include security, shopper assistance, set
Sue Slowik- General Manager
When? 1st Sundays
Email: sueslowik@christianretreat.org
Phone: 941-746-2882 x 448
Location: Kingdom Courtyard Shoppes at The Family Church.

Ministering at Hospitals, Nursing Homes, etc.
Pastor John Lowery
When? Call if interested
Email: johnlowery@christianretreat.org
Phone: 941-746-2882 x 420

Evangelistic teaching, training, activation and networking! Begins with a potluck lunch.
Chris and Sarah Jansson
When? 2nd Sundays, 12:30pm
Location: The Family Church, Lamb of God Room
Phone: 941-763-2244
Email: Sarah@heartofmercyoutreach.com

Equipping, activating and releasing you to go witnessing on the streets. Call for details.
Alfredo Munoz
When? 1st Saturdays, 9:00 am
Location: At The Family Church Oasis
Phone: 941-545-7390