I pray you had a meaningful Memorial Day weekend. For many, this holiday marks the unofficial start of summer, an opportunity for cookouts, family gatherings, and relaxation. Yet, as a nation, we also paused this past Monday to remember those who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice invites us to reflect on the greater call to love, to serve, and to live with gratitude.
As Christians, we are a resurrection people, and we believe that no act of love is wasted. As Jesus said in John 15:13, “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” On Memorial Day, we remember not only fallen service members but also the way of sacrificial love that Christ himself modeled.
I look forward to being in worship with you this Sunday as we conclude our message series on Revelation.
Grace and Peace, David
THRIFT SHOPPE FASHION SHOW & LUNCHEON STUNS IN STYLE
Earlier today, fashion lovers gathered for the Thrift Shoppe Fashion Show and Luncheon, celebrating stunning thrifted looks from our local shop. Models dazzled in curated secondhand ensembles, proving that thrifted fashion can be both chic and sustainable.
Guests enjoyed a delightful lunch while admiring the runway-ready outfits and cheering on friends who strutted their stuff.
Missed it? Don’t worry—next year promises even more fashion-forward fun! Maybe you’ll be the next show-stopping model!
Gracias a Dios primera mente y a ustedes pastor David y familia y a tan maravillosa iglesia metodista de mont Dora hoy estamos viviendo días lindos como la iglesia de el libro de los hechos – Hechos 2:44 y todos los que creían estaban juntos;y tenían todas las cosas en comúnes. Los trabajadores poniendo el filtro de agua en la iglesia de Calixto aleluya…………(translation):
Thank God first and foremost, and thanks to you, Pastor David and family, and to such a wonderful Methodist church in Mount Dora. Today, we are experiencing beautiful days like the church in the Book of Acts—Acts 2:44: “And all who believed were together and had everything in common.” The workers are installing the water filter in the church of Calixto—hallelujah!
“Thank you to everyone who made this possible. It will make a huge difference in the lives of people in our sister church and the community. It will help grow their congregation and bring more people to the Lord. People will come to know what Jesus meant by “living water”. It will also decrease the amount of illness caused by drinking bad water. ” ~Diane VanCura
Join a Sunday Bible study!
Bible Explorers – Sundays at 9:30 am in the Chapel – The Gospels
Carpenter’s class – Sundays at 9:30 am in the CEC classroom – New Testament scriptures
Upper Room – Sundays at 9:30 am in Sanctuary Hall – Chronological study of the Bible
11:00 Bible study – Sundays at 11:00 am in Friendship Hall
9:00 to 9:30 in the conference room (Sanctuary door behind the piano)
10:30 to 11:00 in Friendship Hall
A Caring Visitor provides visitation and /or communication to our church family members who are home-bound or are in Assisted Living or Nursing/Rehabilitation facilities. For more information or to receive an application, contact Janet Westlake, Director of Missions and Community Outreach, by calling 352-383-2005 orjanet@mtdorafumc.org.
Have you ever tried to help a friend, a neighbor or a stranger? You need “211.” A directory of community resources is available by dialing “211” on your phone or visiting 2-1-1 Community Resources on your computer.
CHILDREN & YOUTH
WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY
from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.
Barefoot & Footprints: Worship arts, Bible study, crafts, games and a fun filled time.
Send Hope to Rwanda: Write a Message to a Zoe Student Our Zoe Empowerment group has 90 students, orphans who are working toward self-sufficiency. We have postcards of our congregation that Ginny and Hank Glaspey will present to each student when they visit Rwanda in June. You are encouraged to visit the church office (Monday – Thursday, 8:30AM – 3:30PM) to write a message to one of our Zoe students.
Lake Cares has a mobile distribution site on Friday, June 20 at the King Center, 803 Florida Avenue. Volunteers of all ages are needed from 7:30 to 10:30 am.
BELIZE BOUND Our mission trip to Forest Home, Belize is October 4 to 11, 2025. The trip may include painting the Methodist elementary school, an after-school program at the school, and relationship building. The estimated cost of the trip is $2,000 per person. If you are interested in going, please talk with Janet Westlake. A $200 deposit must be paid by May 31.
Pentecost Sunday is June 8, 2025! Remember to wear red at all three worship services. Pentecost Potluck for everyone will be at 12:00pm in Friendship Hall.
Looking for a Fun and Easy Way to Serve the Lord This Summer? 🙌
✨ Join the Altar Guild! ✨
We’re looking for joyful hearts and helping hands for June, July, and August.
Whether you’re a seasoned volunteer or brand new, this is a simple, meaningful, and rewarding way to serve your church community and honor God.
🕊️ No experience needed — just a willing spirit! 📅 Flexible scheduling 💒 A beautiful way to be part of worship behind the scenes
📞 Interested? Contact Sandy or call the church office today! Let’s make this summer a season of service and joy!
FOOD. FAITH. FELLOWSHIP.
Join us on the morning of June 21st for a truly special event—the first-ever Men’s Breakfast! From 7:30am to 9:30am, come enjoy great food, meaningful fellowship, and an inspiring message from our distinguished guest speaker, James Homich, the Mayor of Mount Dora.
Although this gathering is called the Men’s Breakfast, we warmly welcome everyone to be part of this exciting inaugural occasion. Don’t miss out on a chance to connect, engage, and be uplifted!
Reserve your spot today! Call 352-383-2005, email the church office at office@mtdorafumc.org, or mark your Connect Card in the bulletin on Sunday to RSVP. We can’t wait to see you there!
Embark on an unforgettable and exciting journey with Pastor David on the Biblical Backgrounds in Italy pilgrimage, November 1-11, 2025! For more details about this incredible experience, email Pastor David at david@mtdorafumc.orgor call the church office.
FUMC MT DORA EXERCISE
🕵️♀️ “The Case of the Vanishing Shuffle Boarders” A Hilarious Mystery in Five Suspiciously Fit Steps
🧩 Step Two: The Tai Chi Tango
The lights flickered. Eleanor spotted the shadowy figure slipping behind a yoga mat rack. She followed.
Inside the hall, calming flute music played. Posters whispered of balance and tranquility. And in the center—Gordon “The Gazelle” McKnight, moving with eerie grace.
“Tai Chi,” Eleanor murmured.
Gordon nodded. “Strength is nothing without balance. The class were most unsteady. They had no choice but to try and, dare I say, comically follow the steps.”
He handed her a paper:
🗓️ Make time for exercise = Balance 🕙
Then, just as mysteriously as he appeared… Gordon vanished.
TO BE CONTINUED…
🕵️♀️ Will Eleanor uncover the next clue? What dangers lurk in the Labyrinth of Mush? StepThree awaits…
Join our exercise class which meets on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 9:00 am in Friendship Hall. No fees, no floorwork—just FUN, and fitness! Spread the word!
