TUESDAY TIDINGS

Pastor’s Corner

Dear First United Methodist Church,

This morning, I was out for a run around the gym where I am a member. Behind the gym, I found propped and broken by the dumpster a sign that read “Joy Family Love”.

How often do we find ourselves cast aside by life or those we thought to be friends, especially when we are broken or at our worst?

It is at that moment when we are at our worst, that Christ can be at His best. He can take our mourning and turn it into joy. He can take our trash and turn it into treasure.

That is truly what it means to surrender to God’s will.

Grace and Peace,

Pastor David

This weekend I will host a strategic plan hosting initiative on Sunday, May 18 at 4:3 pm in Friendship Hall

2024 NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER

National Day of Prayer

Thursday, May 2 at noon in Donnelly Park. Come out and pray for our community, our country, and our world.

EDUCATIONAL EATS PRESENTS…

This Sunday, May 5th, from 12:15 to 1:30 PM will be a lunch and learn event about our partnership with Vision India.

Have you submitted your RSVP?
Tomorrow is the deadline to register!

You are needed!
Make sure to attend the Vision 2030 Strategic Planning session scheduled for Sunday, May 5th at 4:30 PM in Friendship Hall.
Your ideas and input are necessary as we look forward to a bright future here at your church!

Do you want to support the teachers and staff at Triangle Elementary?

We are providing breakfast at 8:00 am on Monday, May 6 for Teacher Appreciation Week.

If you would like to make an egg casserole, bread, or muffins to donate, please contact the church office.

Want to know your spiritual gifts and how to use them?

An informative class is available on Monday, May 6 from 6:30-8:00 pm in the chapel. Please call the church office to reserve your place.

The Book Club will meet on Wednesday, May 8 at 3:00 PM. This month’s book is Passage to Inis Mor by Brian O’Raleigh.

LAST CALL!

Seize the moment and be part of the fun! This is your chance to be involved in a bold, dramatic way – be part of our church story. Text “sign me up” to 352-978-4509.

Our Back to School Bash for the community is Saturday, July 27 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. We will provide backpacks filled with school supplies, lunch, haircuts, and a carnival.
If you would like to participate in the planning, the team is meeting in the chapel on Tuesday, May 14 at 3:00 pm.

Intergenerational Theater Camp
Monday, July 8, 2024 to Saturday, July 13, 2024
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
439 East 5th Avenue, Mount Dora, FL, USA
SIGN UP NOW!

Join our Intergenerational Theater Camp from July 8-13. “Christmas in Bethlehem Gulch” show on July 13 at First United Methodist Church, Mount Dora. Rehearsals for ages 4-11 are 6-7 pm (Mon-Fri) and for ages 12+ are 6-9 pm. Register at mtdorafumc.org/calendar. A week of fun for all ages!

Registration Link for Theater Camp

COMING SOON!

Join us for a fun-filled Vacation Bible School from July 15-18, 9 AM – 12 PM! Open for kids aged 3 to fifth grade. Volunteers of all ages welcome. Sign up and learn more at
www.mtdorafumc.org/calendar.
Don’t forget to donate your label-free plastic containers in our collection basket at the Fifth Avenue entrance. See you there!

Join a Bible study!

-Sundays at 9:30 am in the Chapel – The Book of Proverbs

-Sundays at 9:30 am in the Carpenter’s classroom – Be Committed: Ruth & Esther

-Sundays at 9:30 am in the Choir room – Book of Matthew

-Sundays at 11:00 am in Friendship Hall – Connecting the sermon to life!

-Tuesdays at 7:00 pm in the Chapel – Holy Spirit/Preparation for Pentecost

-Wednesdays at 9:30 am in the Chapel – Holy Spirit in Scripture

-Wednesdays at 6:30 pm in the Chapel – Paul’s Prison and Pastoral Letters – In person or on Zoom.
-Thursdays at 7:00 pm in the Chapel – The book of Isaiah – In person or on Zoom.

Children on Sunday mornings

Childcare – Available from 9:15 am to 12:15 pm
Kids’ Church – Children begin in worship at 9:30 and then depart for Kids’ Church
Bible Fun – Available during the 11:00 traditional service

Wonderful Wednesdays meet weekly from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Footprints is for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. Barefoot is for students in sixth through twelfth grade. Adult Bible study meets at 6:30 pm.