Friday Fives

1. Preaching Series - This Sunday F.I.A. or Faith In Action will lead us in worship.  Since this will be the first Sunday in Lent that will be the theme of worship.  Please come out and support these ladies as they help lead us into an experience of God.




2. Lenten Preaching Series - Our Lenten preaching series, which will begin on March 20th, will focus on the seven last words of Christ.  I encourage you to join us in worship as we look to the impact those words had then and now and what we can take to this world to transform it for God's glory.



3. Lent – This past Wednesday we hosted an Ash Wednesday Service in the Sanctuary.  We spoke about the idea of forgiveness that is possible through Jesus Christ.  I encourage all of you to participate in some of the Lenten rituals, fasting, sacrifice, prayer, and meditation, to help draw yourself closer to God.  This season is about reflection, introspection, and transformation.  I pray these next 40 days are powerful for you and that you feel God's blessing throughout!
 


4. Got Grandkids? – The Florida United Methodist Youth Camp is hosting their annual Grandparents and Me Summer Camp this year on June 27-30 and July 18-21, at the Warren Willis Youth camp in Leesburg.  The theme this year is "Got Spirit?  WE DO!"  If you have grandkids and are looking for a fun and exciting way to spend some time together I encourage you to consider this.  You can find out more information by stopping by the office to pick up a registration form, visiting them online at www.lecretreats.org, emailing Lori at lbuonasera@flumc.org, or calling Lori at 352-787-0313.


5. Salty Service - A few months back I asked everyone to consider joining up together in groups to venture out and visit some of the residents in the many assisted living and rehab facilities around our church. There are many people there that get no visitors, and we are so good with fellowship, I see a need and a spiritual gift that can easily be paired up. I wanted to give everyone an update on how this budding ministry is progressing. We have three members that have reached out and began weekly visits to three different facilities. We also have a group of people that have formed to begin visits with a fifth facility. We have several contacts at area facilities, all we need is volunteers. Many people make light work. If you are willing to spend just a few hours a month visiting with people and sharing the love of Christ please contact the office and we can help you get connected. Please consider reaching out to the people in our area and let them know we care and in the name of Jesus Christ that they are loved.

Have an incredible weekend and see you Sunday!