TUESDAY TIDINGS for December 10, 2024

TUESDAY TIDINGS

Dear First United Methodist Church,

As we continue our journey through the season of Advent, I want to take a moment to thank everyone who made last Sunday’s Christmas Music Sunday so special. What a joy it was to come together and celebrate the hope and anticipation of Christ’s coming through the gift of music!

From the talented musicians and choir members to the dedicated volunteers who worked behind the scenes, your efforts created a beautiful worship experience. The music reminded us of the promise of Emmanuel—God with us—and filled our hearts with the joy and peace of this holy season.

Thank you for sharing your time, talents, and passion to make this service a meaningful part of our Advent celebration. Let us continue to prepare our hearts and minds for the coming of Christ as we journey together toward the manger in Bethlehem.

Grace and Peace,
Pastor David

THIS SATURDAY!

If you haven’t submitted your Commitment Card for 2025, it’s not too late!

You’re invited to join us for Sunday School every Sunday at 11 AM in the Barefoot Youth Room Basement. We also meet on Wednesday evenings at 6 PM.

Come hang out with us for games, snacks, worship music, Bible study, group discussions, and a welcoming community. It’s a place where you can belong and have fun!

We’d love to see you there! 

Wonderful Wednesdays for kindergarten through fifth grade meet from 6:00 to 8:00 pm each week.   Worship Arts begins at 6:00 pm followed by Bible study, crafts, and games.
 

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

Current Bible Studies:
  • Sundays at 9:30 am in the Chapel
  • Sundays at 9:30 am in the CEC Classroom – *Almost Christmas: A Wesleyan Advent Experience
  • Sundays at 9:30 am in the Choir Room
  • Sundays at 11:00 am in Friendship Hall
  • Tuesdays at 2:00 pm in the chapel – Devotional Life in the Wesleyan Tradition
  • Wednesdays at 9:30 am in the Chapel – Sitting at the feet of Rabbi Jesus 
  • Wednesdays at 6:30 PM in the Chapel – On the Way to Bethlehem (and on Zoom)
  • Thursdays at 6:30 pm in the Chapel – Book of Ezekiel (and on Zoom)

Zoom Link

* The Carpenter’s Class is studying Almost Christmas: A Wesleyan Advent Experience.  Join them next Sunday at 9:30 am behind the Thrift Shoppe.

Sign up today to reserve your spot!

Would you like to lead the reading and light the Advent candles at the 7:30 Christmas eve service?  Contact the church office to volunteer. 

Volunteers are needed:

  • To assist with communion preparation for the first Sunday of each month.
  • To staff the welcome center from 9:00-9:30 or 10:30-11:00 once a month. 

THIS WEEK! ONE WEEK EARLY – Lake Cares has a mobile distribution site on Friday, December 13 at the King Center, 803 Florida Avenue. Volunteers of all ages are needed from 7:30 to 9:30 am. 
 

The Widowed support group will meet a week early on Thursday, December 19 at 9:30 am in the chapel. 

Our Blue Christmas service is Thursday, December 19 at 10:00 am in the sanctuary.  It is a unique worship service designed for those who struggle during the holidays. 

Christmas Eve at First United Methodist Church of Mount Dora features two special and unique Christmas services on Tuesday, December 24. 
*The 5:30 service features contemporary music from the praise team, a live nativity acted out by the children, a message from Pastor David Averill, and candle-lighting. 
*The 7:30 services feature a service of Lessons and Carols, traditional music from the Celebration Choir, music from our pipe organ, a message from Pastor David Averill, and candle-lighting.   

ARE THOSE DELICIOUS HOLIDAY TREATS MAKING YOU FEEL PLUMP?
Exercise class meets on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 9:00 am in Friendship Hall.  The class does not charge a fee, and it does not include any floorwork. 

8:00 service participants – please plan ahead for Sunday, DEC. 21-22, 2024, as the Mount Dora Half Marathon will disrupt traffic.  Maps of the marathon route will be on the usher’s tables. 

MERRY THRIFT-MAS!
A peek at the Thrift Shoppe’s Christmas Party!

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First United Methodist
Church of Mount Dora

Loving God. Loving Others.

Est. 1880

Contact us

352-383-2005

440 E Sixth Ave. (mailing)

Mount Dora, FL 32757

Office Hours

Monday–Thursday

8:30am-3:30pm