OCTOBER CALENDARS IN THIS EDITION! TUESDAY TIDINGS Pastor’s Corner Dear First United Methodist Church of Mount Dora,   I am writing to you after having visited the Alamo in San Antonio, one of Texas’s most prominent buildings. By the way, the reason we’re here, is this is called a staff ride when a group of…

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YES! IT’S HERE! THE CHURCH NEWS YOU NEED! TUESDAY TIDINGS Pastor’s Corner Dear First United Methodist Church of Mt. Dora   I am writing to you from Brownsville, Texas, a hotel near I-69E, heading west toward the coast. As you anticipate a storm coming your way in Florida, please know I’m praying for all my…

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Our biggest issue EVER! Is your picture in this edition? Read and find out! TUESDAY TIDINGS Pastor’s Corner Dear First United Methodist Church of Mount Dora,   Last week, I was in Laredo at the PEG Energy Stadium where they were having a public memorial for 9-11 sponsored by the Laredo Fire Department. Also, many…

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Your trusted news source for FUMC TUESDAY TIDINGS Pastor’s Corner A message from LTC Ben Ruffner To the good people of First United Methodist Church of Mt. Dora. I am Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Benjamin Ruffner, the commander of the 927th Combat Service Support Battalion (CSSB). Our headquarters element is deployed to lead the Task Force…

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NEWS YOU NEED TUESDAY TIDINGS Pastor’s Corner Dear First United Methodist Church,   I hope this message finds you well! This is Pastor David, writing you from McAllen, Texas. As some of you may know, I travel quite a bit around the Rio Grande Valley, visiting Soldiers stationed in various cities such as Mission, Pharr,…

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SEPTEMBER CALENDARS IN THIS EDITION! TUESDAY TIDINGS Pastor’s Corner Dear First United Methodist Church of Mt. Dora,   Many thanks for your support of my ministry and the missions and ministries of First UMC of Mt. Dora during my deployment.   I have been welcomed warmly by Rev. Dr. Jon A. Herrin, Senior Pastor, and…

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Stay informed and updated! TUESDAY TIDINGS Pastor’s Corner Dear First United Methodist Church of Mount Dora Family, I send greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ from McAllen, Texas. This weekend I visited the Texas Veterans War Memorial. As I stood there, surrounded by monuments that honor those who have served our nation—many…

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Stay connected with your vibrant church community! TUESDAY TIDINGS Pastor’s Corner Dear First United Methodist Church of Mount Dora,   This past Sunday, I was able to attend worship at the First United Methodist Church of McAllen, Texas. I was greeted warmly by various members of the church  The Senior Pastor, Rev. Dr. Jon Herrin…

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