FLUMC - Stories Archive

Louise from the Collective, First DeLand

Louise from the Collective, First DeLand The disciple tells her story of walking through a valley of shattered dreams and brokenness to a community of healing and authenticity where her discipleship ...

Evelyn McRae, First Ocala

Evelyn McRae, First Ocala “I have never been involved with homeless people, and have actually been afraid and uncomfortable around them, not imagining what we would have in common. All of that is ...

Willie Carver Scott, St. Stephens UMC, Hastings

Willie Carver Scott, St. Stephens UMC, Hastings The songwriter would say, “I love to tell the Story of Jesus and of His love.” Or, “Nobody knows the trouble I see ... Nobody knows but Jesus.” No one ...

Mary Kolts, Faith UMC, Hudson

Mary Kolts, Faith UMC, Hudson The disciple shares her story of answering a call. “I remain in amazement at the feelings that I continue to have, which I am sure are directions from God about what I ...

Robert Clogston, First Avon Park

Robert Clogston, First Avon Park I have been a Methodist all my life, being baptized at three weeks, attending Sunday school, MYF, youth delegate, and I met my wife-to-be in MYF. We were married in ...

Karen Janota, Crystal River UMC

Karen Janota, Crystal River UMC “How does one describe growing spiritually? To begin with, it is a process that started for me in May of 1996, when I went in search of something that I had no idea ...

Joe Morales, Braden River UMC, Bradenton

Joe Morales, Braden River UMC, Bradenton My name is José Morales. I was born and raised as a Roman Catholic in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, a US territory since 1898. My choice of becoming a ...

Telling Our Stories Week 28

Carolyn Dilks, First UMC, Zephyrhills "Whenever one speaks of having been raised in a Christian home, or even a loving one, I’m unable to relate. There are no such memories in my memory bank; it just ...

Telling Our Stories Week 27

Josias Andujar, First – Port St. Lucie My name is Josias Andujar, and I am a second generation Hispanic pastor who, after 28 years of youth, missions, and pastoral ministry, transferred to The UMC in ...

Telling Our Stories Week 26

Christina Ennist, Asbury - New Port Richey The disciple describes how she lives after coming back to the church. “I see Him every day, in a child, a neighbor, a bird, a bug, everything God put here ...

Telling Our Stories Week 25

Jim Boesch, First UMC, Oviedo I was not raised in the church. In fact, the only time I ever saw my father in any church was when he was the best man at my wedding. I married and for the next 25 ...

Amy Buggle, Murray Hill, Jacksonville

Amy Buggle, Murray Hill, Jacksonville In her story about starting a child care center for those with disabilities, the disciple affirms that God calls, then equips. “I learned quickly not to rely on ...

Telling Our Stories Week 23

Callie MacLeod, Harvest, Bradenton It is impossible to over-exaggerate the magnitude of antagonism toward Christianity in the household in which I was raised. My mother practices witchcraft and ...

Telling Our Stories Week 21

Nettie Cribb, Lakewood, Jacksonville Peace. Faith. Life. Love. Pastor Jerry Sweat, Beach UMC, sent a devotional which centered on the fact that at times in our lives WE have walked away from GOD. ...

Telling Our Stories Week 20

Andrew Miller, St. Luke’s UMC, Orlando The director of high school ministries for St. Luke’s shares the story of involving the youth in the international outreach ministry of Surfing the Nations (http...

Telling Our Stories Week 18

Pastor David Broadbent, Canal Point UMC, Canal Point The pastor shares his and his church’s journey about being dedicated to the teaching of Matthew 25: 37-40. Up Next Week… Sharon Surrency, First ...

Telling Our Stories Week 16

Dan Christopherson, Englewood UMC, Englewood The disciple shares about a transformation in Cuba: “Never before had the presence of Jesus Christ been so dominant in a location; I know He was there; I ...

Telling Our Stories Week 15

Melissa Vereen, Fleming Island, Green Cove Springs I am the daughter of an addict and alcoholic, raised in a single parent home because of adultery that ended my parents’ marriage. I don't remember ...

Telling Our Stories Week 14

Rev. Kandace Brooks, Tomoka UMC, Ormond Beach Rev. Brooks shares her deep thanks for her congregation’s support and compassion for her husband Neil and her family during the last days of his battle ...

Telling Our Stories Week 13

Larry and Betsy Dolbee, Branches UMC, Florida City Where do I see God working in my life recently? Two years ago we began tutoring math and English at Branches. We recently received a phone call from...

Telling Our Stories Week 12

Rev. Dan Casselberry, Ortega UMC, Jacksonville Rev. Casselberry shares the story of how small groups and mentors contributed support to his discipleship journey. Up Next Week… Larry and Betsy ...

Telling Our Stories Week 11

Renee Kincaid, Bayshore UMC, Tampa My name is Renee Masvidal Kincaid. I was born in an idyllic, paradise island called Cuba. My father, being the first Cuban-born Firestone Company manager in Cuba, ...

Telling Our Stories Week 10

Pastor Juana Jordan, Harris Chapel UMC, Ft. Lauderdale The pastor tells how a member’s confession helped her refocus on her calling and how she had been trying to shirk back from it and downplay it. ...

Telling Our Stories Week 9

Gene Benware, Clearview, St. Petersburg I was raised a Catholic in a very dysfunctional family of seven with an alcoholic father and parents who didn't go to church; however, we were made to go. I ...

Telling Our Stories Week 8

Nelida Morales, Iglesia Cristiana Juan Wesley, Miami She grew up in Cuba, and she shares the triumphs of overcoming a language barrier and her hopes and dreams that we all are willing and able to make...

Telling Our Stories Week 7

Sharon Luther, Cypress Lake, Ft. Myers To tell this story, you need to know that the story is about Jesus Christ and how He is using me as His vessel. Although I am a life-long Christian, I feel ...

Telling Our Stories Week 6

Lauren Weaver, First UMC Vero Beach A sixth grader tells how her compassion for a homeless man led to the birth of “Lauren’s Way,” a community-wide effort to make a difference for the homeless of ...

Telling Our Stories Week 5

James McAdans, Tomoka, Ormond Beach The fact that I am alive today is a miracle. This is not a story about me. It is a story about God. I have been a Christian all of my life. However, I struggled...

Telling Our Stories Week 4

Wyatt Haynes, Spring Glen, Jacksonville I have not only witnessed the miracles through my own eyes, but I have watched even bigger miracles through someone else’s life, and God allowed me to be the ...

Telling Our Stories Week 2

Jensen Bennett, Wesley Memorial, Tampa Youth witnesses about her journey from a destructive lifestyle to finding the true love of God. “My dream in life is to share my story and to let people know ...

Where I saw God Toda

Every year on the Saturday before Easter our church celebrates an activity known in Port St. Lucie as Extravaganza. This event draws an average of 4000 people over the last few years and is by far the...

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