May 2015 Update/Announcements

Hello Friends,
 

Well… the rainy season has finally arrived in Guanacaste!! It seemed to have come out of nowhere this year. There were no sprinkles or drizzles in the weeks prior to warn us. Then… one night out of the blue, the rain just came upon us… waking most of us up at about 3:00am to the sound of blasts of thunder and showering rains. But despite being woken up at 3:00am -two nights in a row- the rain was welcomed by all.  Last year we hardly got any rain in May and June, and that made for water shortage in the high season.  So… thank God for the rain, and we pray it keeps coming!

EASTER SUNDAY

This past month we had a great time celebrating Easter Sunday with a packed house at church.  The sermon that Sunday was based on Jesus’ gracious words spoken to the thief who was crucified on the cross next to him.  Jesus said to the man, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.”  In these words, God has revealed himself to us as a God who is truly merciful and forgiving.  And so we celebrated our awesome God… who not only forgives us… but who has made a way for us to enter the amazing hope of eternal life with him in paradise.  Thank you Jesus!  Following the service, about 70 of us headed over to the home of Derick and Angeline Smith for a good old fashion Easter Cookout.   And while the adults had a great time of fellowship… the kids enjoyed  an easter egg hunt, fun in the pool, and an inflatable jump house to boot.  Good times!  We’d like to say a huge THANK YOU to Derick and Angeline for opening their home and preparing a most wonderful setting for us to celebrate together.  And thank you to everyone else who pitched in to make this day a success.

KIDZ CLUB

I think most everyone knows by now… but in case you didn’t, Kidz Club is back in full swing again!  We will be meeting every Friday from now until the end of the school year.  We’ve already had a couple of fun Fridays with theme nights like Watermelon Madness and Super Hero Night.  Be sure to bring your kids by on Fridays at 5:45 for a great time of games, songs, and a message from the bible.

WOMEN’S RETREAT

Lastly, Ladies… be sure to mark your calendars and sign up for the women’s retreat coming up later this month at La Carolina Lodge.  It is sure to be a great time, so don’t miss it!! More details can be found in the announcements below.

Thank you to everyone for the many ways you pray, serve and give to make Tamarindo Church a thriving church.  We hope to see you next Sunday!

 

Grace and Peace to you,
 
Lyle  & Stacey

UPCOMING EVENTS
This Sunday, May 10- Pizza Fellowship
Join us after Church for hanging out, pizza, and a swim in the pool at Monkey Bar/Tamarindo Best Western Vista Villas.  Don’t forget your bathing suit.  Hope to see you there!

 

Directions: Drive toward Tamarindo.  You will see Best Western Vista Villas and Monkey Bar on your left.

 
Women’s Retreat- May 22-24th
@ La Carolina Lodge!!! 

Ladies are invited to join us for our annual women’s retreat later this month.  We will be staying at La Carolina Lodge which is about an hour from Liberia. In addition to group time of worship and getting in the Word, there will be opportunity for Hiking to waterfalls, swimming,  horseback riding, etc.  We hope you can join us!

When:  May 22-24th

Where:  La Carolina Lodge

Cost: $140 includes all meals

and lodging.

Contact:  Stacey Watson  staceycostarica@gmail.com

 

There are limited spaces, so reserve your spot soon!!!

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Kidz Club Tamarindo
Meeting every Friday night from 5:45-7:30, Kidz Club rocks it for kids ages 5-12. Come join in the fun, games, activities, snacks, music and learn about how much God loves them. Great date night opportunity for the parents too!!!
To stay up-to-date on the latest, please
Click Here

and “like” us on the Kidz Club FB page 
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Youth Group

The Road will be meeting this month on
Sunday, May 17th & 31st, 
5:30pm @ Tamarindo Church
 
We hope to see you there!
For more info contact Carolyn Herman @ckhermanfam@gmail.com

 

And to stay up to date on the latest
you can also join our Facebook page TC YOUTH
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Skate Club- Playa Negra

Skate Club meets every Wednesday @ 4:00pm 

Kids 6-10yrs welcome.  Skate session is followed by a

group bible study with the kids.

 

Location: El Mutante Skate Park, Playa Negra

Cost: $4.00

More info:  Contact Mike & Keilyn Krepin

                2652-9270/ keilyn07@hotmail.com

We will have extra skate boards, pads, and helmets… but if you have your own, please bring them.  We hope to see you there!

~ WOMEN’S GROUP

Tuesdays@12noon-1:30pm

Meetings are at the Watson’s home.  For more info contact Stacey staceycostarica@aol.com or call 8706-7479

 

~ MEN’S GROUP– Wednesdays @ 8:00am

Come join us on Wednesdays 8AM at the French Bakery located across from the entrance to Best Western Vista Villas.  If you would like to come early and hang out over breakfast or coffee, several of us meet early at 7:30. For more info contact pastor Lyle at lyletamarindo@gmail.com or call 8868-0871

 

~ HOME GROUP– Playa Negra- Thursdays @ 1:00pm

Meets at the home of Mike and Keilyn Krepin.  For directions and further info, you can contact them at 2652-9270 orkeilyn07@hotmail.com

 

~ PRAYER REQUESTS
Did you know that Tamarindo Church has a page where you can share your prayer requests with us.  On this page you have the option to have us keep your requests confidential, or to have us invite others to be praying for you.

 

CLICK HERE to check out the new page and submit your prayer requests.

~ WISH LIST ~

 
Below is a WISH LIST of specific items needed for our ministry.  If you would like to make a donation toward any particular items, please let us know. Thank You!

  • Dreaming Big- Tamarindo Church doesn’t have the funds, but we do have the vision for buying a property to build a future church on.  If you feel led to participate in helping our church move forward on this vision, please contact Pastor Lyle.  lyletamarindo@gmail.com

If you would like to make a donation online, Click here for information on how to do that.  If you would like your donation to go specifically toward a wish list item, please email us to let us know.  info@tamarindochurch.com

THANK YOU!!

PRAYER REQUESTS

Please continue to pray for……….

                                                        LYLE & STACEY
                             for spiritual wisdom and direction as we lead the church.
– For Stacey’s new job in real-estate… that she would find balance between family, ministry and work.
OUR FAMILY
for meaningful times together and healthy balance between family and ministry.

SPIRITUAL PROTECTION 
over our family and our Ministry Team.

VISION
that God would guide us in our vision and strategy for reaching and serving our community.

MINISTRY TEAM
Thanks to God for raising up more people to lead and serve on our ministry teams.  Please pray that God would continue build a sense of unity and family  among our core church members.

FINANCES
Thank you Father for meeting our needs this year through pledges and regular supporters!
OUTREACH
That God would create a spiritual hunger in our community, and that we would see many come to a saving faith in Jesus Christ.
CHURCH PROPERTY
We are currently searching out properties for building a church in the near future.  Please pray that God would guide us to the right location, that we would get a great price, and God would provide the funds for the purchase.