CONNECT Singles Group

CONNECT FAMILY - It is amazing how fast the week went by! I hope you all had a blessed Easter.

The St Augustine Amphitheater Good Friday Concert put on by Colonial Church was great as usual and the weather was perfect. If you have never been, please consider going next year. Besides being a great concert, it is very moving to see so many Christians come out to celebrate Easter.

Today was the first of the three months for Connect to deliver lunch to feed 30 homeless folks to the Shelter Tree. Maurine did the shopping, Kim made all the sandwiches, and I delivered everything. Please pray about helping with this very worthwhile opportunity to serve. The next opportunities are on May 27th and June 24th.

PRAYER REQUESTS:

1. Please continue to pray for Dave McCraig. I do not have a current update. I'll try to get that soon.

2. Kay Able - Pray for her next adventure. She is looking forward to moving on May 21st to be near many relatives in Austin Texas. We will celebrate with Kay this Friday after our 4pm meeting/lesson and hopefully again at our Post Easter Party!!!

APRIL's - remaining activities:

1. This Friday is our 4th Friday Meeting, then Dinner. (APRIL 25)

Come and celebrate with Kay - for her next adventure.

4:00-5:30 meeting first

Susan will lead a short lesson.

The subject is: "Does God Still Speak?"

6:00-7:30 meal. Those that don't like to drive at night can make the meeting and meal and get home before dark! Eating at the house should be quicker than going to a restaurant on a busy Friday evening.

I will make a big salad for everyone and yeah - Maurine is going to make 2 pounds of fish, sweet potatoes, and a bring a Publics cake!!! Bring something to share and those on special diets just bring something you can eat.

* RSVP by mid day Thursday:

Text or call Nancy: 386-931-1985

I especially need to know how many for dinner.

MAY Activities:

1. May 2nd - Post Easter Party - first Friday

WHAT: Potluck: sign up to bring something for the group or pay $10.

Similar to the Christmas/New Years post Holiday Party.

Nice day - enjoy the pool outside.

WHEN: May 2nd, 5PM - 8ish. (sunset should be a little after 8pm)

WHERE: 11 Cottonwood Ct, Palm Coast (my house)

HOW: RSVP by Monday April 28th Text or call Nancy: 386-931-1985

signup for what you are bringing or if you plan to pay

Invite other singles. Only requirement is they know we are a Christian Group: we do not drink alcohol at our events and we watch our language

NOTE: This date seems best for our group; unfortunately, it conflicts with our standing activity of Flagler First Fridays.

2. May 10th - 2nd Saturday Activity!

WHAT: Red Boat Tours - 90 minute Dolphin Odyssey Tour. .... with Optional Lunch after

WHEN: May 10th - Arrive no later than 10:30 to park, walk to boat,and pick a seat - 11:00 departure LEAVES ON TIME !! They DO NOT WAIT.

WHERE: Vilano Fishing Pier 260 Vilano Road, Vilano Beach, FL 32084

COST: $29 Adults. I asked for a discount: we get 20% off (if we have 10 people), about $23 . I may be able to get a smaller discount if we have 6 or more.

RSVP - as soon as possible (by April 22 if possible) so I can negotiate the discount. CALL or TEXT: Nancy. 386-931-1985

NOTE: PLEASE let me know ASAP - we need a few more to make a discount. Steve - do you know if any from St A or JAX are coming?

Details:

The Pellicano Red Boat is a very stable and spacious boat, open sided, and with plenty of fresh air. Expect relatively smooth water. No one has gotten sea sick.

Safety - Coast Guard inspected and certified Pellicano: a new 2022 50 ‘ Trident Pontoon is 16’ wide and has two 4’diameter pontoons under her for maximum stability. She is equipped with more Coast Guard approved Type 1 life preservers than passengers

bathroom with a flushing toilet at rear of the boat

85% covered - the bow is open for the sun.

complimentary bottled water

97% success rate at finding dolphins on our tours, there is no guarantee that we will see them on any particular tour.

As we tell everyone when you board, “This is NOT Sea World”, this is dolphin in their natural habitat. We don’t give up easy though!!

BAD WEATHER: I n the event that your tour is cancelled by us (Red Boat) due to weather, or for any reason, you will be offered the option to either rebook your tour, or receive a refund. Your choice.

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Future Pop -Up Activity Ideas:

Eat, Socialize, Watch the start of the "David" Series

WHAT: BYO Food (optional) and Watch HOUSE OF DAVID, Season 1, Episode 1

WHEN: You suggest a date and time

WHERE: 11 Cottonwood Ct

HOUSE OF DAVID, Season 1, Episode 1 - tells the story of the ascent of the biblical figure, David, who becomes the most celebrated king of Israel. The series follows the once-mighty King Saul as he falls victim to his own pride. At the direction of God, the prophet Samuel anoints an unlikely, outcast teenager as the new king. As one leader falls another one must rise.

Official Trailer:

Trailer

COMING soon: 2nd Quarter:

Note: April 16th - Volusia Cracker Day (8:30-5pm)

Cattlemen's Arena

3100 E New York Ave

Volusia Fairgrounds, Deland (Adults $25)

Beef BQ available

Go for a Group Walks in Scenic Spots
Nature Walk, Bag Lunch ....and Play Corn Hole!
- Start at Waterfront Park (Restrooms available)
- Picnic tables available - with a water view
- I have one set of corn hole bean bags (8 bags)
Fishing
Craft Projects
You Suggest Your Ideas -
It's easy for you to help with activities: just let me know what and when you would like to have a Pop-Up Activity.
I group email your activity and you great people as they arrive! E_A_S_Y!