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November 2018
Nativity’s Novemberfest Returns With Midway Merriment And Crowd Favorites The 49th annual Novemberfest will be held from Wednesday, November 14 through Sunday, November 18 on the grounds of Nativity Catholic Church. The event features Midway rides, games, food tents and live entertainment. “Novemberfest is an awesome example of how a local community comes together to put on a family-fun event for people of all ages,” said Alexis Redig, the Faith and Media Coordinator for Nativity Catholic Church. Redig continued, "From the support of local businesses through sponsorships to the countless hours our parish and school volunteers put in, all the way to the folks who travel near and far to enjoy the carnival—all of these pieces help to make Novemberfest such a successful event.” The festivities will take place on Wednesday and Thursday from 4-10 p.m.; Friday from 4 p.m.12 Midnight; Saturday from 11 a.m. to 12 Midnight; and Sunday from 12 Noon to 8 p.m. Like in years past, the admission, parking and live entertainment are all free. Food and Midway ride armbands
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bands and local musical acts play free concerts. On Wednesday evening, Abby and Davis will host a youth ministry night filled with music and trivia. The next night, the band Classix will join the entertainment line-up. Also returning this year is the country rock band ‘Soul Circus Cowboy,’ whose lead singer, Billy McKnight, is an alumnus of Nativity Catholic School. The band will take the stage on Friday night. Saturday night will welcome back country music singer Daniel Sprouse, a Plant City native. “I look forward to going to Novemberfest every year and seeing
will be available for purchase on the premises. Unlimited ride armbands are available for $23 at the fest, but discounted armbands can be prepurchased for $17 from Nativity School students. In the evenings, music from ‘Center Stage’ will aid in the merrymaking as
my former classmates and teachers,” said Dana Burkholder, a Nativity alumnus. “I also enjoy seeing how much Novemberfest has grown since I graduated.” Catholic Church and School are located at 705 E. Brandon Blvd. in Brandon. Visit www.nativitycatholicchurch.org/novemberfest.
A Night Of Hope With Tim Tebow At Tropicana Stadium
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Who’s ready for a good oldfashioned Christian revival? On Sunday, December 2, join the well-known athlete and evangelist Tim Tebow for A Night of Hope at Tropicana Field. The event kicks off at 6 p.m. with doors opening at 5 p.m. The event will feature music from GRAMMY®-nominated Christian singer Kari Jobe, who is best-known for her songs Forever and Where I Find You, as well as music from Cody Carnes, Mack Brock, Shannon Estee and Mission City Worship. Dustin LaChance, pastor of Mission City Church in Largo, will also deliver a short message. “I’ve wanted to see a revival like this in Pinellas County for a long time,” said LaChance. “It has been on my heart for a while to help people in this area grow closer to Jesus and find community with others.” A Night of Hope 2018 is open to all ages and free. Tickets for entrance into the stadium will be handed out at the door. While the event is free, please be prepared to pay for parking. Movement 2819, a local nonprofit and ministry of Mission City Church, is hosting the event. The grassroots ministry takes its name from Matthew
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28:19, also known as the Great Commission verse—“Therefore, go and make disciples....” The last revival in the Tampa Bay area was in 2007 at Raymond James Stadium with Luis Palau and in 1998 with Billy Graham. With Tebow as the special speaker, the organizers of A Night of Hope anticipate the crowd to be composed of both Christians and non-Christians. Guests will also have the opportunity to meet with local churches and ministries that will be on the premises. “I can’t wait to be a part of this
amazing event,” said Lynette Consigny, a volunteer at Night of Hope 2018 and a member of Mission City Church. “This is something that people of all ages in Tampa Bay should come out to, whether you’re a Christian or not. It is all about bringing people together.” You can help support A Night of Hope financially at www.movement2819.com. For more information, visit www.nightofhope2018.com or email Info@movement2819.com. Tropicana Field is located at 1 Tropicana Dr. in St. Petersburg.