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First United Methodist Church of Avon Park
200 South Lake Ave
Avon Park, FL 33825
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VBS Takes a Week Off PDF Print E-mail
Written by Allie Gator   
Sunday, 28 June 2009 22:26

  The Crocodile Dock will take a brief vacation this weekend as falies celebrate Independence Day, but it will resume the following Saturday, July 11 with more "having fun and learning about God" 

  Parents and youngsters alike have enjoyed the first two weeks of our Vacation Bible School at the First United Methodist Church of Avon Park.  Entitled "Crocodile Dock," the program is designed for youngsters from the age of four, to those who have completed fifth grade.

   "This Saturday evening program is designed as the beginning of a 'Parents Night Out,' that is proving to be a great outreach for the church," said Susan Foster, who has helped to coordinate the program with Nell Roberts.

   The youngsters, parents and the teachers enjoy evening of music, stories and various activites for the children. Although originally it was designed as an opportunity for parents to enjoy a night out, many have opted to stay and enjoy watching their children participate in the many different facets of the evening.

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 01 July 2009 00:34 )
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Communion Sunday PDF Print E-mail
Written by Rev. Pendrak   
Sunday, 28 June 2009 10:06
   This coming Sunday will be the first Sunday of July, that means it will be our celebration of Communion, followed by a covered dish dinner. Additionally, we will conduct a collection for the Church Service Center in Avon Park.

   In addition to non-perishable foodstuff, officials at the Church Service Center have indicated they also could use a collection of various toiletries for distribution as well as clean plastic grocery bags, which they use to package up the materials for our less fortunate brothers and sisters in Christ.

   The Church Service Center endeavors to provide relief for those in need in our community. People who qualify for assistance may receive food, clothing and furniture when it is available. When finances permit they also may help with prescriptions, temporary lodging, utilities, rent and gasoline.

   They also have a Parish Nurse outreach that is available from 10am until noon on weekdays. They are able to check blood pressures and offer valuable health advice. They also offer information about other social service organizations which offer assistance not provided by the Church Service Center.

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 01 July 2009 00:42 )
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Church Briefs PDF Print E-mail
Written by Hedda Hopper   
Sunday, 28 June 2009 09:54

   FLOWERS THIS PAST SUNDAY were given for the glory of God by Marjorie Shoofs in honor of her daughter Isla Coburn's birthday.

  OUR VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL takes a weekend off for Independence day, but will resume Saturday, July 11. It is for ages 4-thru youngsters who have completed the 5th grade. The programs will run 6:00 until 8:30 pm. Openings for both children and volunteers are available. See Susan Foster for more details.

  WEDNESDAY EVENING BIBLE STUDY entitled "What to do When You Don't Know What to Do" from Dr. David Jeremiah. It revolves around the book of James. It promises to be enriching as we study God's word. This week is lesson five, James 2:14 - 26

   RECIPES NEEDED; We plan to publish a cookbook this fall and need your favorite recipes (family and other). You can email them to the church at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or drop them off at the office.

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 01 July 2009 00:39 )
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Circle of Concern PDF Print E-mail
Written by I.M. Wityoo   
Sunday, 28 June 2009 11:27

   We have a great number people in our Circle of Concern this week, please pray for;

   Cindy Bowles, Gene Correll, Debbie Scali, Linda Therrien, Jessica -- Nancy and George Brockelbank's grandaughter, June Clogston - Bob Clogston's mother, Alecia Mosely Heuback - husband Tom passed away last week; 

plus

  Thelma Griffin, John Moran, Vivian Rich, Dorothy Stackhouse, Janie Jones, Mary Ballou, Nancy Hill, Gerald Fry, Lorene Young, Harold Brown, Fred & Mary Ann Reddick, Richard Rigg, Allen Alexander, Mary Bowles, Beth Gilbert, Gordon Smith, Marie Renfro, Arthur Adams and Robert Young

as well as  

   Our Church and Our Community

   Those looking for work

   Our President and all elected officials

   All Military Personnel and their Families.

  If you have a prayer request you would like to have placed on our Prayer Chain, call the church offices during the week or contact Martha Ann Pendrak at 873-6252.

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 01 July 2009 00:47 )
 
Next Week's Scripture PDF Print E-mail
Written by Chaplain Gary   
Sunday, 14 June 2009 10:00

   This coming Sunday, July 5th is the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost Our scripture will be Mark 6:1 - 13 which reads;

 He left that place and came to his hometown, and his disciples followed him. 2On the sabbath he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were astounded. They said, “Where did this man get all this? What is this wisdom that has been given to him? What deeds of power are being done by his hands! 3Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary and brother of James and Joses and Judas and Simon, and are not his sisters here with us?” And they took offense at him. 4Then Jesus said to them, “Prophets are not without honor, except in their hometown, and among their own kin, and in their own house.” 5And he could do no deed of power there, except that he laid his hands on a few sick people and cured them. 6And he was amazed at their unbelief.

Then he went about among the villages teaching. 7He called the twelve and began to send them out two by two, and gave them authority over the unclean spirits. 8He ordered them to take nothing for their journey except a staff; no bread, no bag, no money in their belts; 9but to wear sandals and not to put on two tunics. 10He said to them, “Wherever you enter a house, stay there until you leave the place. 11If any place will not welcome you and they refuse to hear you, as you leave, shake off the dust that is on your feet as a testimony against them.” 12So they went out and proclaimed that all should repent. 13They cast out many demons, and anointed with oil many who were sick and cured them.

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 01 July 2009 00:52 )