PSALMS READING PLAN

Let’s spend time in God’s Word together this summer as we read the “hymnbook” of the Old Testament.

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Happy 4th of July, STF fam ♥️💙🤍

Happy 4th of July, STF fam ♥️💙🤍

Staff Spotlight Meet Mike Wilder! My title at th

Staff Spotlight

Meet Mike Wilder!

My title at the church is: Children’s Director
I have worked at STF for 1 1/2 years
I have been in this specific role for 13 years
I have attended STF for 1 1/2 years

About him:
I play the trumpet and sung in a church acappella group. Playing and singing was my first taste of serving in the local church.

I am a DJ. I have been a DJ since 2012 providing wholesome music for the whole family to enjoy. I go by the name The Kidmin DJ. Kidmin is a hashtag used on social media for children’s ministry. I use my DJing as a way to connect people with each other. https://www.thekidmindj.com/

On a more serious note:
I come from a background of educators and attended USF with the aspirations of being a teacher. During my senior year of college, God changed that aspiration by calling me into full time ministry. But not just any full time ministry…children’s and family ministry. I left my Elementary Education degree behind and earned my BA in Church ministry. Later on, I graduated from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminar with my Masters in Discipleship Ministry. With my education background and 13 years of full time church ministry experience, I still find myself being a big kid doing a job that I love…telling kids about Jesus in fun and creative ways.

Don’t miss out on Code Blue tonight at 7:30! Pas

Don’t miss out on Code Blue tonight at 7:30! Pastor Chris is continuing our study of Psalm 51. 💙

Online VBX was such a great week! From the study t

Online VBX was such a great week! From the study through Jonah, to the community groups, to the nasty taco competition, Online VBX was a summer stand out for Rise! 🙌 We’re excited to see how the Lord continues the relationships built this week throughout our weekly zooms every Wednesday at 5:30. [Swipe to check out the VBX playlist you can find on Youtube]

Thanks to all of you who participated in our Virtu

Thanks to all of you who participated in our Virtual STF Re-gathering Day of Prayer on June 6! We want you to know that this call to prayer is ongoing until we are able to re-gather as a unified body of believers. Would you commit to joining our army of prayer warriors, all focused on Jesus and the plans He has for our church family? If so, please go to stfchurch.com/stfprayer. There you will find a Prayer Guide pdf that you can view online or print, and a video outlining the call to prayer. Thank you for being part of the STF Virtual Prayer Team!

Stay tuned for information about an upcoming Social Distancing Prayer Walk!
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Here's a testimony from Lauren (pictured), who is participating in the Call to Pray:
"From the first time I prayed through our Prayer Guide on the June 6 Call to Pray — which I hope you were able to be a part of — it has been such a wonderful and welcome tool to use as I seek to organize my thoughts and focus my prayers for our church family, our community, and those at every level of leadership — spiritual and political. With such uncertainty all around and up ahead, it’s a powerful and essential way to consistently lift up in prayer the areas referenced in the guide and more. I also love the Scripture woven throughout and plan to continue meditating on and praying those verses over our church and community, and hope you’ll join me!"

Staff Spotlight Meet Justin Chapman! My title at

Staff Spotlight

Meet Justin Chapman!

My title at the church is: Media & Technical Director
I have worked at STF for 10 years
I have been in this specific role for 5 years

About him:
• I started attending Ballast Point Baptist Church around 2000 when I was dating my wife Kristin. Our wedding took place in the BP sanctuary in 2002 before they merged with Davis Islands Baptist Church. Pastor Tom is my father-in-law, and we have given him four grandkids: Emma, Olivia, Graham, and McKenzie. • Fun Fact! I am a decedent of Johnny Appleseed. His real name was John Chapman. • I’m so blessed to be a part of the staff at STF. We really do have the best church staff ever! I can’t wait to re-gather and worship with everyone. The one thing I miss the most from not being with our church in person is hearing all of us singing together. I can’t wait to hear that again!

Middle schoolers (and parents) there is still time

Middle schoolers (and parents) there is still time to register for VBX happening this week (tomorrow through Friday)! STF Students has a great week planned for you and your friends! 🌅🏖🏄 Details and registration can be found at stfchurch.com/events. [Registration is free but required to receive content]

STF Women’s Bible Study is starting tonight and

STF Women’s Bible Study is starting tonight and tomorrow morning! (actually *studies* there are 2 for you to choose from!) This week is an introduction week so you still have time to sign up for one of the two studies on either Monday evenings or Tuesday mornings: info and registration can be found at stfchurch.com/events 🙌

Here’s a testimony from Tracy who went through the previous study:
“Discerning The Voice of God has led me into a deeper understanding of the role of obedience and the intentional posture of ‘ears primed to hear’ God’s voice and leading. Relying on the power of the Holy Spirit to teach I was encouraged to strategically and expectantly plan to hear and obey His leading. I couldn’t wait to dive into my daily studies and watch the weekly video. No matter what stage of life you’re in or where you’re at in your faith walk, you’ll be inspired, challenged and drawn closer as you learn to wait and hear from the Lord!”

Happy Father’s Day to our STF dads, guardians, f

Happy Father’s Day to our STF dads, guardians, father figures and future dads! You are all so loved and appreciated! 💙

Also, what a sweet thing to happen this Father’s Day weekend: CR held a Zoom and Facebook live baby shower for CR staff member and soon-to-be dad, Jon Heinberg and his wife! 🍼

Is this going to be you tomorrow?? (or sometime th

Is this going to be you tomorrow?? (or sometime this week?) In light of the recent resurgence of virus cases, we are thankful to still be in stage one of STF’s re-gathering plan (church at-home with community groups) and we hope you are growing closer to God and each other during this time! 💙

Staff Spotlight Meet Caroline Giovenco! My title

Staff Spotlight

Meet Caroline Giovenco!

My title at the church is: Executive Administrative Assistant and Office Manager
I have worked at STF for almost two years
I have been in this specific role for almost one year
I have attended STF for two years

About her:
• My husband, Matt, and I met at the University of Florida (Go Gators!) and after graduation we got married and moved to his home, South Tampa. I am originally from Orlando and am thankful my family isn’t too far away. This summer we will have been married for two years and the time has flown by. • We love game nights with friends and family, cooking and baking, and of course playing with our incredible dog, Mitzie.

A little deeper:
After graduating from college with a major in marketing, I never expected that I would ever be on staff at a church. I am so thankful that Pastor JJ reached out to me almost two years ago to see if I would consider leaving my corporate job and joining the STF staff. This job and church family has been one of my greatest blessings, and I could not imagine working anywhere else!

STF’s second day of Virtual VBS took place today

STF’s second day of Virtual VBS took place today! The children made paper chains to remind them of Paul, who was in chains. This is one of our families and their chain 💙

Tomorrow is the day when the Gospel will be presented, so please be in prayer that God will soften the hearts of everyone who hears the good news of Jesus Christ and needs to respond to it 🙏

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