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TUESDAY TIDINGS for May 21, 2024
TUESDAY TIDINGS Pastor’s Corner Dear Friends in the Faith, I hope this email finds you well and filled with the grace and peace of our Lord Jesus Christ. I am writing to share an important update regarding a matter that will be addressed at the city council meeting this evening. As many of you know,…
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TUESDAY TIDINGS for May 14, 2024
Packed with news and updates! TUESDAY TIDINGS Pastor’s Corner Dear First United Methodist Church of Mt. Dora, I want to encourage you to celebrate the birthday of the Church called Pentecost this Sunday, May 19, 2024. What I mean by the birthday of the Church is the descent of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles 50…
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In Celebration of Pentecost 2024
Dear Friends in the Faith, Thank you so much for your participation in the Vision 2030 strategic planning process so far. We began this process in September 2022. Over 30 members made a key decision to adopt a revised Mission, Vision, and Values statement on March 25, 2024. Most recently close to 40 members have…
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Gospel Gazette Monthly Newsletter
Pastor David Averill’s pre-General Conference 2024 brief April 10, 2024 Dear Friends, Thank you for attending my brief on General Conference 2024. I want to be fully transparent with you. I spent from March 2004 to June 2018 in the ordination process to become a fully ordained Elder in the Florida Annual Conference of The…
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TUESDAY TIDINGS for May 7, 2024
Mother’s Day Tributes TUESDAY TIDINGS Pastor’s Corner Dear First United Methodist Church,As we approach Mother’s Day this coming Sunday, a day dedicated to honoring the incredible women in our lives, we are reminded of the deep roots of this special occasion. One such influential figure in the history of Mother’s Day as we know it…
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TUESDAY TIDINGS for April 30, 2024
May Calendars In This Issue! 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…
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TUESDAY TIDINGS for April 23, 2024
TUESDAY TIDINGS Pastor’s Corner Dear First United Methodist Church of Mt. Dora, I wanted to share with you some positive updates. First, the Church Council adopted the recommended goals from the Vision 2030 Goals Team yesterday evening. You can find a detailed copy of the goals in the following link: Vision 2030 Adopted Goals…
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Pastor David Averill’s pre-General Conference 2024 brief
April 10, 2024 Dear Friends, Thank you for attending my brief on General Conference 2024. I want to be fully transparent with you. I spent from March 2004 to June 2018 in the ordination process to become a fully ordained Elder in the Florida Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church. I remain loyal to…
