June 2015 Update/Announcements

Hello Friends,
 

May was an exciting month at Tamarindo Church.  A couple of highlights from the month were the Women’s Retreat and a visit from a group of 23 students from St. Francis University.

TC WOMEN’S RETREAT 

There were about 30 ladies who went on the women’s retreat this year which was held at La Carolina Lodge… about 2 hours away near Tenorio Volcano.

Horseback riding, hiking to a waterfall, natural hot-tub, fresh local food…. Needless to saythe ladies had a blast out in God’s creation and sharing these experiences with each other. And of course there were the meaningful times of sharing, bible study and prayer that the ladies had.  The group watched conference messages  given at the “IF: Gathering” women’s conference that was held in the U.S. earlier this year.

A special thanks to the worship team, to Stacey, Jen Snow, and to the staff at Carolina Lodge for making the event a success!

ST. FRANCIS UNIVERSITY

A second highlight of the month was that Tamarindo Church hosted a group of 23 Students from St. Francis University in acouple of local service projects.  With the $1500 the students raised, they painted two local schools (in Rio Seco and Los Pargos), and hadwindows and screens installed in the cafeteria of the school in Rio Seco.  Thanks to Mike and Keilyn Krepin for their efforts in organizing the event… and thanks to St. Francis students for your generosity and hard work.


THANK YOU WELLS FAMILY!
We’d also like to say a pre-farewell to the Wells Family as they have sensed God’s call to move to Guatemala in July to explore ways to serve the poor there. This picture was on the day when Tyler and his son Landon were baptized here in Tamarindo… it was an awesome day. During their several months of attending Tamarindo Church…. Tyler and Celeste have served faithfully on Sunday mornings with our set up team, and Tyler has been with us every Friday night as well serving at Kidz Club.  Oh yeah… did I mention that they also volunteered in Children’s church as well.  You guys are awesome and we will miss having you with us!!!  THANK YOUR for generosity and faithfulness in serving our church community while you were here with us.  We know you will be a huge blessing wherever you end up serving in Guatemala.

And thank you to all of you for the many ways you support Tamarindo Church with your time, energy, talents, financial support and prayer.  We could not do this without you. Blessings to you all, and we hope to see you next Sunday at Church!

I thank my God every time I remember you.  
In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now..”
~ Philppians 1:3-4

 

Grace and Peace to you,
 
Lyle  & Stacey

UPCOMING EVENTS
This Sunday, June 7th- Pizza Fellowship
Join us this Sunday 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.

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Kidz Club Tamarindo- 
Last Meeting Friday, June 12th
Hey everyone… just wanted to give you the heads up that we will be taking a break from Kids club for the summer….and our last meeting will be Friday, June 12th.  We hope to see you these next two weeks!
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!!! All kids are welcome:)
To stay up-to-date on the latest, please
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and “like” us on the Kidz Club FB page 
 
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Youth Group- Gatherings in June

The Road will be meeting this month on
Sunday, June 14th & 28th, 
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- Wednesdays @ 4pm

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– Summer Schedule  NOTE: women’s group will not be meeting June 23rd- July 28th.  

  • WHEN? Tuesdays@12noon-1:30pm
  • WHERE? Meetings are at the Watson’s home.
  • For more info contact Stacey staceycostarica@aol.comor call 8706-7479

~ MEN’S GROUP–   SUMMER SCHEDULE… NOTE: men’s group will not be meeting June 24th- July 22nd.

  • WHEN? Wednesdays @ 8:00am
  • WHERE? 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 atlyletamarindo@gmail.com or call 8868-0871

~ HOME GROUP– Playa Negra

  • WHEN? Thursdays @ 1:00pm
  • WHERE? Meets at the home of Mike and Keilyn Krepin.
  • For directions and further info, you can contact them at 2652-9270 or keilyn07@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.