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Image courtesy of www.ChristianBibleReference.org. Copyright © by Cliff Leitch.

May 09, 2019

Miami Lakes youth mission: the Holy Spirit in action

“I have been on a lot of mission trips,’’ said Rev. Stuart Bodin, pastor of Miami Lakes UMC. “But I’ve never had a better experience than this one. It was remarkable to feel the Holy Spirit in action and experience that level of faith and love.’’

April 02, 2019

Free Youth Leader Summit at FSC Apr. 29

A Youth Leader Summit will be held at Florida Southern College on April 29, 2019, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The event is free for church leaders and youth directors and will include worship, workshops and lunch on campus.

February 06, 2019

Messy Church focuses on intergenerational worship

The Messy movement is catching on throughout the United States. It’s not like church as most people understand it, but the goal is the same—glorify God through worship and fellowship.

August 09, 2018

Churches intentional about being school stakeholders

Long before the school summer recess reached its waning days, United Methodist churches throughout Florida were planning events, organizing services and collecting supplies to prepare students in need for the upcoming year.

August 07, 2018

Children’s Home expansion creates outreach opportunities

Dreams for the 20,000 square foot building include developing a support system for young parents and creating community service projects for children who have aged out of the program.

July 24, 2018

30x30 Challenge funds next generation leadership development

The campaign will fund the Future Generations Fund, which provides grant for programs that groom young Methodists under 30 for leadership.

July 03, 2018

Summer camp at Warren Willis: playing and praying

Scenes from week one at Warren Willis summer camp.

July 02, 2018

Mission U to build on covenant relationship

Mission U takes place at Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach July 12-15 and is open to all wishing to study the covenant relationship practiced by The United Methodist Church.

June 14, 2018

UM ARMY is transforming for young adults on mission

Working with elderly, low-income and disabled homeowners in Gulfport, this June young adults will be painting, doing minor floor repairs, working on siding and debris cleanup, among other things.

May 29, 2018

Goodbye camp, hello open road

Dave and Donna Bruns have mixed emotions about their retirement as they leave Centenary Camp in Quincy after more than 12 years.

May 22, 2018

FUMC Tavares school partnership is jammin’

The church just completed its third year of Jesus and Me, the JAM program, with about 70 students from Tavares Elementary School. Parents get in on the fun and fellowship, as well, through what the church calls FX Family nights.

May 15, 2018

Campus ministries growing, spreading the good news

Students across the state rallied in service to those affected by the storms that battered Florida and Texas. They are reaching out to those on their campuses to spread the good news of Jesus Christ. Through technology, they are telling that story in innovative ways, as well as old-fashioned retreats and gatherings.

May 10, 2018

News & Views

Image courtesy of www.ChristianBibleReference.org. Copyright © by Cliff Leitch.

Miami Lakes youth mission: the Holy Spirit in action

Free Youth Leader Summit at FSC Apr. 29

Messy Church focuses on intergenerational worship

Churches intentional about being school stakeholders

Children’s Home expansion creates outreach opportunities

30x30 Challenge funds next generation leadership development

Summer camp at Warren Willis: playing and praying

Mission U to build on covenant relationship

UM ARMY is transforming for young adults on mission

Goodbye camp, hello open road

FUMC Tavares school partnership is jammin’

Campus ministries growing, spreading the good news

Exploration helps young adults contemplating ministry

‘The Table’ is theme for 2018 summer youth camp

Wesley Foundation consecrates new building

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