OFFERINGS

Published: May 10, 2008

LUNCH FOR MOTHERS AND OTHERS: Riverview United Methodist Church, 8002 U.S. 301 S., Riverview. The church will host its second annual Mothers and Others luncheon at 11:30 a.m. today. The event will feature a fashion show for mothers, grandmothers, daughters and others. Call Linda Bauer at (813) 677-0868.

SPRING FLING DINNER: Immanuel Lutheran Church, 2913 John Moore Road, Brandon. The church will host its annual Spring Fling Dinner and Auction at 6 p.m. today in the church's Roger Robinson Family Life Center. The event will include dancing, an auction and dinner. Tickets are $35. Proceeds will help pay for office equipment and supplies. Call Crystal or Lisa at (813) 685-1978, or go to www.godsoloved.org.

HAWAIIAN LUAU BRUNCH: Bell Shoals Baptist Church, 2102 Bell Shoals Road, Valrico. The Brandon Christian Women's Connection and Stonecroft Ministries will sponsor a Hawaiian Luau Brunch from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday in the church's Special Events Center. Author Joyce Schneider will share her healing experiences. Music will be provided by vocalist and composer Amy Crain. Child care will be available by reservation for children ages 5 and younger. Call Bobbie at (813) 657-8632 for information and reservations.

EVENTS AND SERVICES AT UNITY: Unity in Brandon, 115 Margaret St., Suite D, Brandon. Rev. Deri Joy Ronis will speak on the following topics, with exceptions for guest speakers, at the church's Sunday services at 10:30 a.m.:

•Sunday - The Divine Feminine in honor of Mother's Day

•May 18 - Never Place a Period Where God Has a Comma

•May 25 - Guest speaker Rev. Aaron Moore

•June 1 - Go Where the Spirit Leads

Call (813) 727-4431 for information.

MUSIC LESSONS: First Baptist Church, 216 N. Parsons Ave., Brandon. The church is accepting applications for summer music lessons beginning June 9. Private lessons will be available for piano, voice, guitar, brass, drums, violin, flute and clarinet. Call (813) 689-1204 or go to www.fbcbrandon.org.

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