It is election day in our country. I wanted to offer some helpful advice from John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist movement in Christianity.
No matter who you vote for, remember that Jesus wants us to love our neighbors.
Speaking of neighbors in Florida, this Sunday in worship we have the privilege of welcoming the Deputy State Chaplain of Florida, Lieutenant Colonel Lance Sellon. Lance is a member of a local United Methodist Church in Jacksonville, and is a graduate of Asbury Theological Seminary. He has served a variety of assignments and deployments in the Army, ranging from Drill Sergeant, Cavalry Company Commder in Afghanistan, and teaching the Chaplain Corps of the Ukrainian Armed Forces just before the Russian Invasion in 2022.
It was a United Methodist chaplain who encouraged Lance’s call to ministry over 15 years ago. The Lord now uses Lance to guide and mentor junior chaplains like to provide spiritual care to men and women in uniform. It is fitting to welcome him to preach in our church in honor of Veterans’ Day and our All Saints’ observance.
I hope you will join us this Sunday for a meaningful day
Grace and Peace,
Pastor David
ALL SAINTS’ DAY OBSERVED NOVEMBER 10, 2024
Sunday, November 10th, we will remember all those among us who died in the past year, stepping from this earthly life to the life eternal. We honor them and the lives they lived as we also pray for their families and friends who love them still.
Name Date of Eternal Rest… Judy Havens 11/11/2023 Phillip “Jeff” Ladd 11/20/2023 William Lupo 12/09/2023 Art Duser 01/22/2024 Patsy Carnahan 02/22/2024 Phyllis Jane Henderson 02/25/2024 Carolyn Wernimont 04/05/2024 Linda Payne 04/13/2024 Shirley Payne 05/25/2024 Elizabeth (Betty) Schneider 06/22/2024 Ruth Ann Lawson 07/15/2024 Joan Gobert 08/27/2024 Nadine Jackson 09/24/2024 Denise Stephens 09/29/2024 Tom Youngs 10/01/2024 Wendy Simpson 10/26/2024
“All Saint’s Sunday: This important day calls us to remember and rejoice in the universal and eternal aspects of the Christian church. Every Christian in every time and place, is a saint, and the communion of saints reminds us that those who have gone before us are still actively involved in and aware of what we are actively doing in the church today. This is clearly stated in the Bible in Hebrews 12:1 as well as in the expanded version of the Apostle’s Creed “I believe in a holy, catholic, Church, which is the communion of saints.” This Sunday is a time for all Christians to give thanks for and remember all those who have gone before us in the faith, and to remember that we are to pass our faith forward to the next generation.”
Faithfully,
The Williamson’s
It has come to our attention that a fraudulent email is being circulated, falsely claiming to be from Pastor David. Please be assured that Pastor David would never make any requests via email. If you receive such an email, do not respond. Instead, please contact the church office directly to verify its authenticity.
Stay vigilant and thank you for your attention to this matter.
*We now have Barefoot Youth Sunday School on Sundays at 11AM down in the Barefoot Youth Room Basement. Middle school and high school students are welcome. We have games, snacks, worship music (praise time), bible study and a group discussion. If you’re a student – we’d love for you to join us!*
Barefoot TRUNK OR TREAT! What a great time and what a fun group!
This is what happens when you have the shift before the sun rises. Thank you, Josh, for getting up early, and for sacrificing your time, and car, for the youth fundraiser!
Greetings from the Stewardship Committee! Each year, we seek your commitment to FUMC through service, prayers, and tithing. This year’s theme is “Highway to Heaven: A Journey with Jesus,” featuring a devotional by Reverend Dr. Jim Harnish. Pick up your devotional and information packets at the 5th Avenue entrance. Look for weekly activities in your Sunday Bulletin.
Commitment Sunday is November 17th.
Questions? Contact Meria at (352) 383-2005. Join us on this exciting journey.
Week 4 Activity Please bring your completed acrostic poem to church and pin it to one of the poem boards located at the Sanctuary entrances. If you mail your poem, we will happily post it for you!
Our Bible Verse: Week 4 1st Peter 4:17,18 NIV 17 If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person? 18 Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.
Thrift Shoppe Update
Celebrating 3 Years – 5th Avenue Thrift Shoppe!
In October 2024, we mark three fantastic years of serving the community. Over this period, our net sales reached $268,465 from 50,000+ donated items. We’ve fully repaid our $25,000 startup loan and covered our expenses, including contributing $30,000 towards shared church utilities. Between 2021-2023, we supported church missions with over $100,000 and anticipate adding another $40,000-$50,000 by the end of 2024.
We’ve donated to various causes such as The Humane Society and Habitat for Humanity, and many more. Led by our amazing manager, Melissa Kinsey, our volunteers have transformed the Shoppe into a welcoming and friendly hub, strengthening bonds within our church and the community. We’ve also enhanced our church’s presence in downtown Mount Dora, offering a compassionate ear and prayer for many visitors.
Thanks to your support and prayers, we look forward to continued success.
Operation Christmas Child needs your help filling any plastic shoebox with toys and gifts, labeling it with a suggested age and gender, and returning it to the Fifth Avenue entrance by November 17. If you would prefer to use an Operation Christmas Child shoebox, they are available in the church office or the Fifth Avenue entrance.
TIP #7 – Please avoid, if possible, combining regular offerings with special offerings as these are tracked separately in separate accounts. Please use separate envelopes. See example above
Dress a Girl in the World meets on Tuesday, November 12 at 10:00 am in Friendship Hall.
Lake Cares has a mobile distribution site on Friday, November 15 at the King Center, 803 Florida Avenue. Volunteers of all ages are needed from 7:30 to 9:30 am.
The book club meets on Tuesday, November 19 at 2:00 pm in Sanctuary Hall. They are discussing James McBride’s The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store.
The Widowed support group will meet a week early on Thursday, November 21 at 9:30 am in the chapel.
Residing Hope (formerly the Florida United Methodist Children’s Home) helps children in residential care and foster care. They need $25 and $50 gift cards from any major retailer for the children for Christmas. This allows children who have very few choices in life to pick the gifts they would like. Gift cards should be placed in the offering boxes by November 24.
Wreaths Across America is partnering with our congregation to place wreaths on the graves of 400 veterans in Pine Forest cemetery on Saturday, December 14 at 10:00 am. Wreaths are $17 each or three for $34.If you would like to volunteer or sponsor wreaths, please click the link belowbefore December 1.
Today in the Christian liturgical year calendar, is All Saint’s Sunday. This important day calls us to remember and rejoice in the universal and eternal aspects of the Christian church. Every Christian in every time and place, is a saint, and the communion of saints reminds us that those who have gone before us are still actively involved in and aware of what we are actively doing in the church today. This is clearly stated in the Bible in Hebrews 12:1 as well as in the expanded version of the Apostle’s Creed “I believe in a holy, catholic, Church, which is the communion of saints.” This Sunday is a time for all Christians to give thanks for and remember all those who have gone before us in the faith, and to remember that we are to pass our faith forward to the next generation. Thank you for putting the above in the bulletin for November 3rd. Faithfully, Rev. Richard Williamson
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 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. Tomorrow is Trunk or Treat!
Join a Sunday Bible study!
Bible Explorers – Sundays at 9:30 am in the chapel
Carpenter’s class – Sundays at 9:30 am in the CEC classroom
Upper Room – Sundays at 9:30 am in the choir room
11:00 Bible study – Sundays at 11:00 am in Friendship Hall
Weekdays –
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 – Being United Methodist Christians(and on Zoom)
Thursdays at 6:30 pm in the Chapel – Book of Ezekiel (and on Zoom)
Our prayer group meets on Wednesdays at 2:00 pm in the chapel. You are invited to join the group to pray for specific requests, our congregation, and our world.
