Join the amazing Paul Todd and Paul Todd, Jr. as they perform "Music for Hope," a Hurricane Dorian Relief Benefit Concert at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in South Tampa on Sunday, October 27th at 4:00 PM. A critically acclaimed prolific writer, entertainer, composer, arranger, and singer, Paul Todd has been amazing crowds since he won the prestigious National Yamaha Keyboard Contest at the young age of fourteen. His career began with classmate singer Linda Eder as "The Paul and Linda Show", playing clubs and opening for such celebrities as The Pointer Sisters, Rich Little, The Gatlin Brothers, and Joan Rivers. After beginning his own solo career, Paul has experienced all facets of the music industry, and has headlined in theaters and concert halls worldwide. His Broadway performances include the Beacon Theater, where he performed in a special production of "A Night on Broadway", with Broadway greats: Hinton Battle, Carla Burns, and Danielle Furland. As a Christian artist, he has worked with some of his favorites, including; Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, and Phil Driscol. A love offering will be taken to benefit Lutheran Disaster Relief to aid those affected by Hurricane Dorian.

The Boundaries Training workshop that was going to be incorporated into this year’s Conference on Ministry is being rescheduled for a different date, time and location. The boundaries training will instead be offered on Oct. 29, from 9:00-4:00, at Hope Lutheran Church, The Villages. Leaders can RSVP for this training HERE. This training is recommended for rostered ministers (once every 3 years), congregational staff and volunteer ministry leaders. Questions can be sent to Ileana Sardinas (Ileanas@fbsynod.org).

In the South Region, each retreat will be from 10:00-4:00 (unless otherwise specified) and include worship, brief conference business, and lunch. Details from conference deans coming soon. RSVP to conference deans to assist with planning. 10/12 - Mid-Gulf Conference (Emmanuel, Venice) **this retreat is from 9:00-3:00 10/26 - Caloosa Conference (Emmanuel, Naples) 11/2 - Tampa Conference (Good Shepherd, Tampa) 11/16 - Miami-Dade and Broward-Bahamas Conferences (St. John, Hollywood) 1/4/2020 - Lake Conference (Lamb of God, Haines City) 1/18/2020 - Tradewinds Conference (location TBD) In the North Region, retreats will run from 9:00-2:00 (unless otherwise specified). 10/12 – Sun Coast (Trinity, St. Petersburg) 10/19 – Panhandle (St. Paul's, Niceville) 11/2 – Gulf Coast (Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, Palm Harbor) 11/9 – First Coast (St. Mark's, Jacksonville)

In the South Region, each retreat will be from 10:00-4:00 (unless otherwise specified) and include worship, brief conference business, and lunch. Details from conference deans coming soon. RSVP to conference deans to assist with planning. 10/12 - Mid-Gulf Conference (Emmanuel, Venice) **this retreat is from 9:00-3:00 10/26 - Caloosa Conference (Emmanuel, Naples) 11/2 - Tampa Conference (Good Shepherd, Tampa) 11/16 - Miami-Dade and Broward-Bahamas Conferences (St. John, Hollywood) 1/4/2020 - Lake Conference (Lamb of God, Haines City) 1/18/2020 - Tradewinds Conference (location TBD) In the North Region, retreats will run from 9:00-2:00 (unless otherwise specified). 10/12 – Sun Coast (Trinity, St. Petersburg) 10/19 – Panhandle (St. Paul's, Niceville) 11/2 – Gulf Coast (Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, Palm Harbor) 11/9 – First Coast (St. Mark's, Jacksonville)

In the South Region, each retreat will be from 10:00-4:00 (unless otherwise specified) and include worship, brief conference business, and lunch. Details from conference deans coming soon. RSVP to conference deans to assist with planning. 10/12 - Mid-Gulf Conference (Emmanuel, Venice) **this retreat is from 9:00-3:00 10/26 - Caloosa Conference (Emmanuel, Naples) 11/2 - Tampa Conference (Good Shepherd, Tampa) 11/16 - Miami-Dade and Broward-Bahamas Conferences (St. John, Hollywood) 1/4/2020 - Lake Conference (Lamb of God, Haines City) 1/18/2020 - Tradewinds Conference (location TBD) In the North Region, retreats will run from 9:00-2:00 (unless otherwise specified). 10/12 – Sun Coast (Trinity, St. Petersburg) 10/19 – Panhandle (St. Paul's, Niceville) 11/2 – Gulf Coast (Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, Palm Harbor) 11/9 – First Coast (St. Mark's, Jacksonville)

Candidacy committee meeting, synod office in Tampa

Christmas COncert LCOS

AFFS Series Performances All concerts held in the Sanctuary of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 455 Missouri Ave. Largo, FL 33770 Unless otherwise noted, all concerts are presented free-of-charge. Seating is first come, first serve. Sunday, December 15 6:00pm Santa Lucia Festival of Lessons and Carols A service for choirs and congregation followed by the telling of the story of Santa Lucia and cookie reception. Festival Choir, organ, handbells, and instruments. Free tickets are required for this event, phone the church for more information.

All concerts held in the Sanctuary of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 455 Missouri Ave. Largo, FL 33770 Unless otherwise noted, all concerts are presented free-of-charge. Seating is first come, first serve. Sunday, January 5 5:00pm Epiphany Feast of Lights Commemorating the visit of the wisemen including readings, tableau, Festival choir, and instruments. Wassail Party to follow

This year’s Synod Parish Deacon Retreat (January 10-11, 2020, Epiphany Lutheran, Oviedo)   More information: https://fbsynod.com/resources/synod-deacon/