TC Update/Announcement- March 2016

Hello Friends,
Wow… Is it March already? Man.. time really flies during the high season down here.  Life is so fast-paced when there are so many people in town.  Which actually brings me to one of the highlights of the past month. 
SEASONAL GUESTS
As many of you know…. the high season of December through March is not only the time when tourism is high, but it’s also the time of year when we have many of our seasonal church members in town who are escaping the cold of winter in the U.S. and Canada.  I just want to say, it has been great having you with us.  Thank you for participating in the life of the church… on Sunday mornings as well as at Men’s and Women’s bible studies.  We appreciate the fellowship and the life you bring to our church.  
THANK YOU & FAREWELL
Since the launch of Tamarindo Church, one of the key families that have been faithfully serving has been Ahren’s Family.  They aren’t often up front in church, but behind the scenes they have selflessly served our church in many ways.  In addition to serving on the Pastor Advisory group… Andy has preached on many occasions, Lydia has headed up the children’s church ministry, and as a team they spearheaded the Kidz Club ministry that we ran last year.  We are grateful for the blessing their family has been to our church and community, and we have mixed emotions about their departure… bummed for our church family’s loss of great friends, but also excited for whatever God has ahead of them. They do plan to visit from time to time… so as we say “farewell” regarding their departure… we can also say, “see you on your next visit”.  Thank you Ahren’s family for the blessing you have been to Tamarindo Church!And “thank you” to all of you as well for the many ways you give to the life and fellowship of Tamarindo Church.  We hope to see you next Sunday!
Peace,
Lyle & Stacey

UPCOMING EVENTS

EASTER SERVICE AND COOKOUT
Sunday, March 27th
 
Join us for our Easter Sunday Celebration at Tamarindo Church.  Service will be followed by a Cookout and easter egg hunt at the home of Derrick and Angeline Smith.  Tamarindo Church will provide the meats… and we are asking that everyone bring a side dish or dessert to share.  Also, there will be a pool for kids to enjoy as well as a bounce house for jumping around.  We hope you can join us!  Please RSVP to pastor Lyle so we can have a count on how many people to expect.  lyletamarindo@gmail.com  
BEACH BAPTISM
Sunday, March 13th
Tamarindo Church will be holding a beach baptism on Sunday, March 13th. If anyone is interested in being baptized… please contact Lyle Watson directly. Please feel free to join us after service on March 13th on the beach at the Tamarindo river mouth for the baptism. For more information on baptism, click here.
WOMEN’S RETREAT- June 3-5
Just want to let the ladies know that the date has been set for this year’s women’s retreat… so mark your calendars.  This year’s retreat will be a La Carolina Lodge.  Hope you can join us for a great weekend of fellowship and encouragement!  For more information or to reserve your spot, contact Stacey Watson at staceycostarica@gmail.com 
Youth Group-
Youth Group for students Grades 6-12
Being a young adult is not an easy road.  Life is hard, choices are many and challenging, and we want to create a space where teens and pre-teens can come together to encourage and support each other and where we can help point them to the true love of Jesus Christ.  Romans 8:38-39
We usually meet bi-weekly during the traditional north American school year to have fun, play games, eat food and grow together in our knowledge of Christ and his love for us.
Meetings in March will be:
March 6,  5:00pm @ Tamarindo
March 20, 5:00pm @ Tamarindo Church
For more information,
please contact Carolyn Herman ckhermanfam@gmail.com
or stay tuned on the TC YOUTH Facebook Page. 
We have dinner together every Sunday that we meet – if you want to volunteer to make something one night, please let us know!
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Skate Club- Wednesdays @ 4:30pm
Skate Club meets every Wednesday @ 4:30pm 
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  Schedule:  Contact Mike & Keilyn Krepin to
confirm if they are meetiing. 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
  • WHEN? Tuesdays@10am-11:30pm
  • WHERE? Meetings are at the Watson’s home.
  • For more info contact Stacey staceycostarica@gmail.com
  • or call 8706-7479
~ MEN’S GROUP
  • 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 at lyletamarindo@gmail.com or call 8868-0871
~ 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.