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Bishop Whitaker Visits This Week |
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Written by Aunt Ticipation
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Sunday, 07 September 2008 17:36 |
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Bishop Timothy Wayne Whitaker, the Presiding Bishop ot the Florida Annual Conference will be The First United Methodist Church of Avon Park. Bishop Whitaker will be here for a special meeting this Wednesday evening, Sept. 10 at 6pm. 
Among other subjects, the Bishop will discuss the resolution of the case with Rev. Robert Thorn. We know this will be of great interest to many members of our congregation. For those who do not know Bishop Whitaker, he was overwhelmingly elected to his post in 2001 after serving as superintendent of the Norfolk District in the Virginia Annual Conference. Prior to that he had distinguished himself as a U.M. Pastor, a College Lecturer, a member of Annual Conference and U.M. General Agencies and Community Organizations, a District Superintendent, an author, and as a Bishop. In addition to hearing what Bishop Whitaker has to say, we are anxious to show him all of the work that has been done at the church, from the beautiful exterior landscaping outside to the puppet room and the redecoration of our Sunday school rooms inside. We hope that you will join us for this very special visit by Bishop Whitaker. |
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Last Updated ( Monday, 08 September 2008 11:30 )
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Written by Pastor Pendrak
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Sunday, 07 September 2008 19:29 |
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As our nation prepares for national elections in November, we as Christians have an opportunity to seek God in prayer for our leaders. Pray for our church, our community and our nation.  "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you search for me with all your heart." Jeremiah 29: 11-13 Heavenly Father; We know that Your heart's desire for us is to be at peace with You and with those around us. Place within our hearts the desire to live for You and to listen to the leading of Your Spirit. Let us diligently search for You. Open our eyes they we might see shat is good, honorable and just for this country and the well-being of all people. from the book "If My People..." by Jack Countryman |
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Last Updated ( Monday, 08 September 2008 11:28 )
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Welcome to the First United Methodist Church of Avon Park |
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Written by Rev Pendrak
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Monday, 09 June 2008 12:00 |
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Welcome to the First United Methodist Church of Avon Park. This is an exciting time in the life of our congregation, with new projects for boys and girls, moms and dads, grandmas and grandpas and everybody else who wants to get involved. However, it has come to our attention that there are some former members who would like to return but somehow feel unwelcome. Nothing could be further from the truth. If you miss the fellowship -- we miss you -- and urge you to rejoin the congregation. Our church is healing and growing. There is room abounding for all who want to attend worship services, Sunday School or any of the other activities of the church. We look to the Apostle Paul who told the Philippians he was prepared to forego past events and push ahead toward our most important goal. In Chapter Three, Paul tells us about "Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead," that is to "press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus." |
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 09 August 2008 12:34 )
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Written by R.E. Sayles
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Sunday, 07 September 2008 15:11 |
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Following a Labor Holiday Weekend break, the Second Blessing resale store reopened this past Saturday to rave reviews.
"There were a lot of folks who stopped by and picked up many bargains," said First United Methodist Church of Avon Park Pastor Gary Pendrak.
The resale store was opened as a missions project of the church. The name Second Blessings was chosen because it conveys a number of simultaneous messages.
"It is a blessing to our customers as they save money, it is a blessing to the chuch in the revenue we realize, it is a blessing to our members who are able to clean out their closets and it is a blessing to those who work it each Saturday morning," Pendrak explained.
The "store" has been set up in the church's pavilion in the parking lot area. There's a selection of books, clothing, furniture, jewelry and lots of miscelaneous items. The inventory changes from week to week as some items are purchased and more are donated.
"Our intention is to use this both as a money-saver for residents and as an outreach to the community so that we may talk to people about the church and salvation through Jesus Christ," he said.
Second Blessings is open each Saturday during church workdays from 8:30 to 11:30. |
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Last Updated ( Monday, 08 September 2008 11:00 )
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Want to Get Involved? Here's How! |
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Written by Lotta Thyme
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Sunday, 31 August 2008 23:13 |
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We have formed a number of new committees. If you are interested in serviing on one or more of them, just contact Pastor Gary either thru the web site or via telephone and he will put you on one of the lists. Among the new service corps are the Welcome Committee -- for new attendees, the Local Missons Group, a Christian Education Committee to help coordinate Sunday School classes, a Beautification Committee for decoration plans inside and out, a Kitchen Cabinet for all food services, a Library Committee an Information Technology Squad and a Resale Committee to work with garage sale, ebay and the like. "We have so many talented people in the congregation and a lot of folks have wanted to get involved so this is their chance," said Pastor Gary. In addition, there is a new Prayer Chain. Those who would like to be one of our Prayer Warriors please contact Pastor Gary or Lucy Derkman. Prayer changes things, and you can help! Let us say again, the choir needs members -- if you can sing and want to bring a joyful noise to the worship service, let Karen Wilson know today. All of the church leaders get email through our "contact us" section. |
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Last Updated ( Monday, 01 September 2008 19:07 )
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