Ladies' Fall Bible Study ~~~~~~ SAVE THE DATE 10/9

Hello ladies,

You are probably fully aware, but, just in case, you've missed the recent excitement:

~~The merge is official~~

Church at the Bay is now:  Grace Family Church Citrus Park

Our Ladies ministry events, Bible studies, & blogs will now be called: Beautiful

Please take a minute to check out GFC's website & Beautiful link 

for current information.

Also, Click here to get connected on the Beautiful Blog 

(subscribe & you won't miss any).

Happy to announce our 1st 

Beautiful Wednesday Nights @ Citrus Park

SAVE THE DATE...starts Wednesday 10/9

location: Church office/Warehouse

time: 7-8:30pm

format: large group Bible study teaching with small group discussion time

Topic: Worshiping Through the Psalms

what to bring: Bible, journal/notepad, pen, & a friend

Look for sign-ups coming soon; space is limited

Any questions, please contact me

all in His name,

Michele Laccabue

Names Change, Mission Remains

Hello CATB ladies,
You are probably fully aware that CATB is about to take on a new identity, a new label, a name change.  In case you've missed the big news, here it is:

Church at the Bay is linking arms & joining Grace Family Church.  We will be the 1st "campus" site.

On August 18th, we will officially become 
Grace Family Church -- Citrus Park

We encourage you to embrace the changes with a joyful heart.  You will be meeting lots of new people coming to our location for church each Sunday.  You will be serving alongside new volunteers.  You will notice physical improvements in every area.  Be thankful!  God is moving.  Don't miss the ride.

At the same time, let's not forget,
            our main mission has not & will never change:  to bring souls to Christ. 

Also note that our Ladies Ministry will now be identified as Beautiful.  Be on the look out for Bible studies, t-shirts, & events coming your way.  If Beautiful is in the title, it is for the ladies.  The biggest event of the year is coming soon.  We hope you don't miss out:  Beautiful Weekend: Sept 26-28 @ the Sheraton Sand Key Resort. Go to this link for details & to register: http://www.abeautifulweekend.com/  Deadline is soon.

Excited about God's plans. Trusting & Following His lead.  Join me.

Ready for a Beautiful Weekend?

Hello ladies,

Save the dates ~~ Reserve your spot now

You won't want to miss out on this opportunity:

 ~to connect with old friends & make new ones

~to allow God's teachings to refresh & impact you

~to escape everyday routine (for 2 nights!)

~to enjoy the beauty of the beach & Gulf

~to ____________ (you fill in the blank)

A Grace Family Church Women's Event

Dates: Thursday, Sept. 26th -- Saturday, Sept. 28th, 2013

Location: Sheraton Sand Key Resort in Clearwater.

Please GO HERE FOR DETAILS 

you must go to this link to register ($ is due at time of registration)

you may select roommates ahead of time, but not required

Registration closes August 26th (it may fill up before)

4 people to a room $170/person

2 people to a room $245/person

1 person to a room $390/person

(includes 2 nights at Sand Key Resort, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast, Keynote speaker, breakout sessions, & junk food party)

I sure hope Grace Family Citrus Park (Church at the Bay) ladies will join in the fun.

If you are planning to go, considering it, looking for a roommate, or have any questions

 please drop me a note now

See you at the beach, 

Michele

Women's Summer Bible Study

Hello ladies of CATB,

,

Are you looking to connect with other women?

Are you ready to allow God to rock your heart and mind?

We are so excited to announce our first 

women's summer bible study!!!

*Sessions will run for five weeks
*Tuesday nights from 630p-8p @ church office
*Sessions begin with a 15min video and then we will breakout into smaller groups for discussion
*After each session, in your study book, there is a section for reflection and application
*Each participant needs both a book AND study guide (see below links for easy purchase)

 Our chosen study: Altar Ego

written by Craig Groeschel (Life Church's lead pastor)

Here is a short excerpt from it:

"Instead of living with an ego that is outward driven and based on other people's opinion - even our own, we're going to discover how to live with an ALTAR EGO. We'll learn to live in the truth of who and whose we are.

As you discover your holy lineage and true identity in Christ, your ALTAR EGO will then drive your motives, thoughts, and actions; empowering you to live according to His higher values. When you truly know whose you are, you will begin to live with a deep confidence in His calling, rather than living a timid, halfhearted, shallow cultural Christianity, you'll boldly live in the confidence of a God who believes in you and who has created you perfectly to do what He has planned in advance for you to do."

We know summer schedules can be tough but don't let that stop you.

Even if you can only make it to a few of the five sessions,

PLEASE RSVP here (for our facebook users)

Non-facebook peeps, please JOIN here

We know this is going to be just awesome & hope you will be there!!!

The links below are various places you can get your book AND study guide (you will need them by June 11th):


(Amazon) 
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_c_0_9?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=altar+ego&sprefix=altar+ego%2Caps%2C248

(Lifeway)
http://www.lifeway.com/Keyword/altar+ego

(LifeChurch)
http://resources.lifechurch.tv/products/altar-ego/

***adults only please. no childcare provided***

Any questions??  Reply here

Stepping up & out for Christ

~Checking in with the ladies of Church at the Bay~

Don't want you to miss out

Places to connect this week....

1.) Not too late to join a Growth Group.

 Go HERE to see details & get connected today.

2.) How about running a 5K with some fellow 

sisters-in-Christ??  Oldsmar's Armadillo Run is 3/9.  

Want to run with us? 

If Yes, CLICK here (see previous post for race details)

3.) Get baptized...Sunday March 3rd. Sign-up now.

                           Now, go have a blessed day...

CATB ~ New Year ~ Family Connections

Hello CATB family,
Yes, a new year has quickly arrived.  A NEW year, a NEW day.
Do you dislike making New Year's Resolutions because you just know it won't last?

How about considering a NEW DAY Resolution?

Check this out:

"Because of the Lord's great love, we are not consumed,  

for His compassions never fail.

They are NEW every morning; 

great is His faithfulness". 

 Lamentations 3:22-23

Do you see what God's Word says?   Read it again, slowly.  

Because God loves us so much AND because His compassion & faithfulness NEVER ends, we are NOT consumed by this world as He is ready to make us NEW every morning.  Thankfully, He has mercy on us everyday! Yes, we can be restored, reNEWed, refreshed each & every day.  

How will you respond? 

Seek him wholeheartedly?  Ask for forgiveness of sin AND choose to change the behavior?  Make a decision to learn & apply God's Word daily?  Resolve to care for YOU (physically, mentally, spiritually)?  Opt to connect & "do life" with other believers?

"This is the day that the Lord as made.  Rejoice & be glad in it"  Psalm 118:24

Our CATB family has a number of places you can connect:

~~Jan 21, 28/Feb 4, 11:  Iron Men @6:30am--Ladies, encourage the man in your life (husband, boyfriend, brother, son, father...) to attend.

~~Feb 8 & 9:   Marriage Event--"The Art of Marriage"---connect here

~~starting Week of Feb 17:  Growth Groups begin---lots of options/pick one (sign-ups start 2/3)

~~Let's run or walk together:

          March 9th @7:30am:  Oldsmar's Armadillo 5K or 10K Run---register here

   

          April 11th @7pm: Tampa Bay Corporate 5K.. CATB Run Team facebook page

~~Every Sunday:  CATB services @ 9:30 & 11 am

If you have any questions, prayer requests, or comments, please drop me a line.

May you have a blessed day,

Michele