If you ask the average person to describe “church,” they will probably describe a large building with a steeple and a cross.
That’s not the picture described in the Bible. The early church met in homes and was enormously successful! They gathered with family and friends in their own neighborhoods. In other words they worshipped, learned, and served side by side with the people they rubbed shoulders with the rest of the week. As a result:
- The Gospel dynamically spread.
- People developed significant and authentic relationships.
- All the believers discovered and practiced their spiritual gifts.
- People became more like Jesus in their daily lives.
- It was easier and more natural for people to genuinely encourage each other and bear each other’s burdens.
The Elder Team
We invite you to explore what God is doing at Candlewood Church.
We meet in Community Groups in homes located throughout the area. See the locations below. Every other week we gather as a larger group we call The Gathering at the home of Jim and Beth Reed.
We desire to be that vibrant, caring group of believers who are actively loving each other and reproducing Jesus Christ in all areas where God has strategically placed us.
Pastor Mike
The Gathering (Reed) — Sundays at 4:00 PM
3613 Little Rd., Lutz, FL
Meets every other Sunday.
Call (813) 961-4420 for details.
Community Groups
Gibbons Community Group — Mondays at 6:45 PM
2404 Amberside Way, Wesley Chapel, FL
Meets every other Monday.
Call (813) 803-3356 for details.
Cooke Community Group — Wednesdays at 7:00 PM
3624 Little Rd., Lutz, FL
Meets every other Wednesday.
Call (813) 960-5244 for details.
McGee Community Group — Thursdays at 6:30 PM
8229 Quail Hollow Blvd., Wesley Chapel, FL
Meets every other Tuesday
Call 813-907-8403 for details.
Clewis Community Group — Saturdays at 6:30 PM
17720 Lake Key Drive, Odessa, FL 33556
Meets every other Saturday
Call 813-777-6509 for details.
Petersen/Shay Community Group — Sundays at 4:00 PM
2347 Brookside Dr., Lutz, FL
Meets every other Sunday.
Call 813-453-6975 for details.