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Following Jesus in the footsteps of the Apostles
Dear First United Methodist Church of Mt. Dora, It is good to be back in Mt. Dora after a 13-day pilgrimage in Greece and Turkey, following the footsteps of the Apostle Paul. God challenged the thirteen of us who participated in this journey, and inspired us by the Holy Spirit with new knowledge and insight…
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March 5th Informational Meeting Survey Results
Thank you to those of you who attended the informational meeting on March 5th at 4 pm with the East Central District Superintendent. We had 155 people attend the session in-person. Thank you also to those who participated in the brief survey following the information meeting. 143 of the people in attendance participated in the…
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Pathway to Christ: Bible Reading Plan 2023
Join us in 2023 as we journey through the Bible on its Pathway to Christ.
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2022 Worship Surveys: Results & Response
Thank you to all who completed worship surveys for the Worship Planning Team this year. In January 2022, 82 participants gave us feedback about the content of worship, especially online worship and expanding options for Holy Communion after the pandemic. In November 2022, 68 participants gave us feedback about worship times. A survey becomes a…
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2022 Easter Letter from Pastor David
Dear Friend in the Faith, I send greetings in the name of our risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I want to wish a blessed and joyous Easter to you and yours. I typically approach Resurrection Sunday with a sense of anticipation each year. Yet, when it comes to Easter Sunday over the years, I have…
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Epiphany 2022, Gospel of Matthew, Days 50 to 58
Gospel of Matthew, Day 50 of 58 February 21 – Matthew 25:14-30 Reading https://bible.oremus.org/?ql=513224176 Scripture 15to one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went away. 16The one who had received the five talents went off at once and traded with them, and made…
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Epiphany 2022, Gospel of Matthew, Days 47 to 49
I. Day 47 A. Reading Matthew 24:1-25 https://bible.oremus.org/?ql=512228502 B. Scripture 23Then if anyone says to you, “Look! Here is the Messiah!” or “There he is!”—do not believe it. 24For false messiahs and false prophets will appear and produce great signs and omens, to lead astray, if possible, even the elect. C. Observation Many people in…
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Epiphany 2022, Gospel of Matthew, Days 45 and 46 of 58
Gospel of Matthew, Days 45 and 46 of 58 I.) Day 45 Reading Matthew 23:1-22 https://bible.oremus.org/?ql=512077699 Scripture 20So whoever swears by the altar, swears by it and by everything on it; 21and whoever swears by the sanctuary, swears by it and by the one who dwells in it; 22and whoever swears by heaven, swears by…
