DHUMC February 2014 Newsletter
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Sunshine Herald
A Monthly Publication of Druid Hills United Methodist Church Serving Christ by Learning, Leading and Loving
Druid Hills United Methodist Church
Sunshine Herald FEBRUARY 2014
From the Pastor:
Greetings Sisters and Brothers!
Rev. Daryl W. Allen
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
From the Pastor Financial Report Caring and Sharing Calendar Activities
1 2 2 4 3, 5
It has been a true joy over the last several months to watch Davis grow. He is becoming more and more an active participant in our family activities. In fact, he is in the midst of a language explosion right now. His vocabulary is growing at a tremendous rate as is his ability to communicate his thoughts and feelings. But one of the best, and at times comical, areas of growth he has experienced is his ability to recognize himself in pictures. Whenever he sees himself he loudly exclaims, “That’s me!” That behavior is in stark contrast to when he first arrived home. He could look at himself and there was just a blank expression on his face. But not now! If he sees a picture of himself and you do not acknowledge his discovery of, “That’s me!”, he will grab your face or tap your shoulder and make sure you understand that there is a picture of Davis in your midst. But just as a picture bears the image of the person in it, our souls bear the image of God. As God created each of us, God impressed upon our very being His image. That means we are God’s; completely and utterly. It means, we share a communion with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. It means, there is redemption for us, grace for us, and a plan for us. One of my favorite passages in Scripture comes from Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” As you begin this new year, I want to encourage you to remember that. You are part of this creation, of God’s creation. You were intelligently designed and purposefully created for a reason. You have impressed upon your very soul the image of God, so that through prayer and discernment you can know God’s will for your life. You have that natural connection with our Creator so that you may enjoy a deep abiding relationship as you walk your faith journey together. So, the next time you look at a picture, of yourself or anyone else, look past the image contained on the paper and see God’s image. Remember that God is seeking you out and calling your name and that each of us has a place in God’s Kingdom. Have a great February,
02/01 Joe Ernst Talon Johnson 02/02 Violet Dyer 02/04 Bob Williams 02/11 Traci Vicente 02/14 Debby Baugher 02/15 Kathy Bailey 02/23 Frank Thompson 02/24 Kendra GordonWhiteman 02/28 Jenny Piner
02/02 Donna & Fred Reynolds 02/09 Edith & Nick Caroleo 02/17 Joyce & John Clayton Marlene & Lenny Shank
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Prayer serves as the backbone of the church. It is what supports all our efforts of ministry. In that spirit, you are invited to hold these persons in your prayers and thoughts. Just as the Spirit needs healing, so does the body. The two, it seems, go together in God’s plan. Please remember these people in prayer: Luann Bainbridge, Marianne Bingham, Rose Carroll, Eunice Charles, Fred Coder, Tiffany Critchfield, Alan Crouch, Barry & Marie Decker, Cynthia DeKersky, Raymond & Violet Dyer, Judy Fitch, Lizzie Fowler, Chris Garris, Marge & Jack Grieves, Ruth Griffith, Dan Grishkin, Carolina Hadley, Joe Hager, Tola & Emil Hass, George Hettel, Robert Hildenbrandt, Jean Hoesman, Ellen Keller, Tom Klotz, Bonnie & Jim Knepp, Joanne Knepp, Alene Krouse, Flo LaVine, Joey Liu, Michael MacPherson, Carolyn McCarthy, Lillie McCarty, John Martin, Sandi Moore, Sue & Karen Murray, Angela & John O’Brien, Wally Orbison, Pat Painter, Landon Parish, Jenny Piner, Doris Pitts, Jan & Don Ridley, P. R. Rion, James Rittmayer, Wilhelmina Rogers, Ric Roos, Joe Scott, Joe Scott, Jr, Amy Smith, Floy Smith, Jane Stahurski, Dorothy Stein, Mickey Stevens, Ed Stout, Frank & Joyce Thompson, Shelley Tracy, Norma Jean Uher, Eileen Zimmerman, Suzi Zoll
The Sunshine Herald is the monthly publication of Druid Hills United Methodist Church. Editor: Carole Newlin Pastor: Rev. Daryl W. Allen Pastor’s Blog: www.pastordaryl.blogspot.com Director of Worship Arts: Joan Foren
Email: [email protected] Phone: 352-629-5688 Mail: 1712 S. E. Lake Weir Rd. Ocala, FL 34471
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to Noon Monday through Friday Website: www.druidhillsocala.org
Our Mission: We are a fellowship of believers Serving Christ by Learning, Leading and Loving
OUR STEWARDSHIP AND ATTENDANCE
(12-22 through 01-19)
Offering: $14,195.00 Offering last yr. +/$159.50 Children’s Home: Parking Income: $357.79 $750.00
Average Attendance Worship ..…………………….......125 Sunday School Adult Focus……….…..……..…....8 Nursery………………….……..….…2 Children’s Church………..…..….8 Bible Study……….………...………0
THANK YOU for the awesome birthday party for Emil. We appreciate your prayers for him to have reached 90 and for me to have been able to care for him so he could reach this milestone. Prayers in Christ, Tola & Emil Hass
NEWSLETTER DEADLINE The Newsletter deadline each month is the 3rd Sunday. If you have information you want published, you can write it up on the proper submission form and submit it to the church office prior to the deadline or email to [email protected]. Please remember when writing articles for publication to include all the basics of the information you want communicated: who, what, when, where, why, and how. Articles may be edited as necessary.
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MODELs MODELs (Mostly Older Debutantes Eating Lunch) will meet at 12:30 pm on Feb. 20 th at Carrabba’s, 2370 SW College Road. If you plan to attend, please email your reservation to [email protected] or call the office by Feb. 18th. Don’t forget to bring a dollar to be donated to a charity at the end of the year. MOVING FORWARD Moving Forward (Widows Ministry) will meet Feb. 3rd at 11 am in the Church parking lot. We will carpool to Olive Garden for a Valentine lunch. ROMEOs AND MODELs Each year, ROMEOs and MODELs collect money from each person in their group to donate to a charity at the end of that year. ROMEOs (Retired Old Men Eating Out) meet weekly for breakfast and raised $600. $200 was donated to Interfaith, $200 to Salvation Army and $200 to Amber, the friend of Kelsey Leighton who lost everything in a fire. MODELs (Mostly Older Debutantes Eating Lunch) meet monthly and raised $130 which was donated to Kimberly’s Cottage. If you are interested in more information about either group, please call the Church Office at 629 -5688. FROM THE HEART - UNITED METHODIST WOMEN The next meeting of the UMW is Tuesday, February 18th at 10 am in Fellowship Hall. UMW meetings are open to all ladies of the Church. Libby will present a program on self-denial. A SPECIAL THANK YOU Deborah and I would like to take this opportunity to thank Pastor Daryl and Lucy Williams for the memorable wedding ceremony for us. We would also like to thank John and Nancy Battin for being our witnesses. Additionally, a big thank you to everyone who attended and helped to celebrate this very special occasion with us. A final thank you to Libby Orbison who took the photos as well as served the wedding cake and to Doris Pitts who served the punch. We are very blessed to be a part of this church. Deborah and Felix Martinez THANK YOU My sincere thanks to the congregation for all the cards, phone calls and prayers. They were all very much appreciated. Thanks again, Marianne Bingham God shows His love...through the warmth and kindness of special people like you. Thank you and God Bless. Dear Church Family & Friends from Druid Hills. I don’t think any of you realize how much the support, love & prayers mean to us. Thank you so much for the prayers, cards & notes. We love you all so very much. Sure all the prayers will bring us home sooner than we thought. Lots of love, Jim & Bonnie Knepp
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Sun
Mon
APRIL 2007
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
1
Sat
All day - Boy Scouts - chicken dinner (PL & kitchen)
2 9 am - Adult Focus Group 10:30 am - Worship
3 11 am - Moving Forward
4 8:15 am - ROMEOs
5
6 10 am - Bible Study 6 pm - Girl Scouts
7
8 8 am - Jr. Girl Scouts Yard/ Bake Sale 3 pm - Calvary Missionary Baptist Church
7 pm - Choir White Sunday 9 9 am - Adult Focus Group - Scout Sunday 10:30 am - Worship 6:30 pm - Cub Scouts 10 7 pm - Boy Scouts 11 8:15 am - ROMEOs 10 am - Worship Cmte 7 pm - Choir Canned Food Sun 16 9 am - Adult Focus Group 10:30 am - Worship 12:30 pm - S.O.S. 2 pm - Ocala Health & Rehab Sisterhood/ Brotherhood Sunday 23 9 am - Adult Focus Group 10:30 am - Worship 2 pm - decorate for Blue &Gold banquet 7 pm - Choir 7 pm - Boy Scouts 6:30 pm - Cub Scouts 24 7 pm - Choir 7 pm - Boy Scouts 25 8:15 am - ROMEOs 6:30 pm - Cub Scouts 17 7 pm - Boy Scouts 18 8:15 am - ROMEOs 10 am - UMW
6 pm - Jr. Girl Scouts 12
7 pm - Bible Study 13 10 am - Bible Study
6 pm - Kids Central 14
15
5:30 pm - UMM
6 pm - Girl Scouts 7 pm - Bible Study 20 10 am - Bible Study 12:30 pm MODELs 6 pm - Girl Scouts 21
6 pm - Glorious Hope Church
6 pm - Jr. Girl Scouts 19
22
Noon - Baby Shower
6 pm - Jr. Girl Scouts 26
7 pm - Bible Study 27
6 pm - Kids Central 28
4:30 pm - Spaghetti dinner fundraiser 6 pm - Jr. Girl Scouts 6 pm - Girl Scouts
Personal Care Sun.
6 pm - Cub Scouts Blue & Gold Banquet
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Sunshine Herald
WARREN W. WILLIS Summer 2013 Dates and Cost Classic Camp Dates - $395 per week June 9-14, June 16-21, June 23-28, June 30-July 5, July 7-12, July 14-19, July 21-26 and July 28-August 2 Appalachian Trail Hike - $415 per week June 21-28 Suwanee River Canoe Trip - $395 per week July 7-12 Wilderness Week - $415 per week July 19-26 Creative Spirit Camp - $395 per week
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June 30-July 5 For additional information about each camp and to register, visit www.warrenwilliscamp.org. Online registration is available. The deposit for online registration is $75 per camper, as compared to $100 per camper for paper registration.
“SON OF GOD” COMES TO RIALTO THEATRE (The Villages, February 28, 2014) This major motion picture event brings the story of Jesus’ life to audiences of all kinds through compelling cinematic storytelling and an extraordinary powerful and inspirational journey. Producers and actress Roma Downey and Mark Burnett brought the epic miniseries “The Bible” to television audiences around the world. Mixing adventure, action and drama with authentic tales from biblical history, the series drew acclaim for retelling the stories in a way relevant to today’s audiences. Now, the larger-than-life story of The New Testament gets a larger-than-life treatment in the stand-alone feature “Son of God”. Contact the Rialto Theatre for more information: 352-750-2290.
March 3 11 am - Moving Forward 5 12-1 pm - Imposition of Ashes 6 pm - Ash Wednesday service 6 10 am & 7 pm - Bible Study 11 10 am - Worship Committee 12 5:30 pm - UMM 13 10 am & 7 pm - Bible Study 16 April Newsletter articles due 12:30 pm - S.O.S. 2 pm - Ocala Health & Rehab 18 10 am - UMW 19 10 am - Prayer Shawl 5 pm - Trustees 6:15 pm - Finance Committee 7 pm - Church Council 20 12:30 pm - MODELs
MARK YOUR CALENDARS April 1 5:30 pm - SPRC 3 10 am & 7 pm - Bible Study 7 11 am - Moving Forward 8 10 am - Worship Committee 9 5:30 pm - UMM 10 10 am & 7 pm - Bible Study 15 10 am - UMW 16 10 am - Prayer Shawl 17 EASTER TABLEAU 12:30 pm - MODELs 18 EASTER TABLEAU 20 May Newsletter articles are due 12:30 pm - S.O.S. 2 pm - Ocala Health & Rehab
Druid Hills United Methodist Church
Sunshine Herald
1712 S. E. Lake Weir Rd. Ocala, FL 34471
A Monthly Publication of Druid Hills United Methodist Church Serving Christ by Learning, Leading and Loving
Druid Hills United Methodist Church
Sunshine Herald FEBRUARY 2014
From the Pastor:
Greetings Sisters and Brothers!
Rev. Daryl W. Allen
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
From the Pastor Financial Report Caring and Sharing Calendar Activities
1 2 2 4 3, 5
It has been a true joy over the last several months to watch Davis grow. He is becoming more and more an active participant in our family activities. In fact, he is in the midst of a language explosion right now. His vocabulary is growing at a tremendous rate as is his ability to communicate his thoughts and feelings. But one of the best, and at times comical, areas of growth he has experienced is his ability to recognize himself in pictures. Whenever he sees himself he loudly exclaims, “That’s me!” That behavior is in stark contrast to when he first arrived home. He could look at himself and there was just a blank expression on his face. But not now! If he sees a picture of himself and you do not acknowledge his discovery of, “That’s me!”, he will grab your face or tap your shoulder and make sure you understand that there is a picture of Davis in your midst. But just as a picture bears the image of the person in it, our souls bear the image of God. As God created each of us, God impressed upon our very being His image. That means we are God’s; completely and utterly. It means, we share a communion with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. It means, there is redemption for us, grace for us, and a plan for us. One of my favorite passages in Scripture comes from Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” As you begin this new year, I want to encourage you to remember that. You are part of this creation, of God’s creation. You were intelligently designed and purposefully created for a reason. You have impressed upon your very soul the image of God, so that through prayer and discernment you can know God’s will for your life. You have that natural connection with our Creator so that you may enjoy a deep abiding relationship as you walk your faith journey together. So, the next time you look at a picture, of yourself or anyone else, look past the image contained on the paper and see God’s image. Remember that God is seeking you out and calling your name and that each of us has a place in God’s Kingdom. Have a great February,
02/01 Joe Ernst Talon Johnson 02/02 Violet Dyer 02/04 Bob Williams 02/11 Traci Vicente 02/14 Debby Baugher 02/15 Kathy Bailey 02/23 Frank Thompson 02/24 Kendra GordonWhiteman 02/28 Jenny Piner
02/02 Donna & Fred Reynolds 02/09 Edith & Nick Caroleo 02/17 Joyce & John Clayton Marlene & Lenny Shank
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Prayer serves as the backbone of the church. It is what supports all our efforts of ministry. In that spirit, you are invited to hold these persons in your prayers and thoughts. Just as the Spirit needs healing, so does the body. The two, it seems, go together in God’s plan. Please remember these people in prayer: Luann Bainbridge, Marianne Bingham, Rose Carroll, Eunice Charles, Fred Coder, Tiffany Critchfield, Alan Crouch, Barry & Marie Decker, Cynthia DeKersky, Raymond & Violet Dyer, Judy Fitch, Lizzie Fowler, Chris Garris, Marge & Jack Grieves, Ruth Griffith, Dan Grishkin, Carolina Hadley, Joe Hager, Tola & Emil Hass, George Hettel, Robert Hildenbrandt, Jean Hoesman, Ellen Keller, Tom Klotz, Bonnie & Jim Knepp, Joanne Knepp, Alene Krouse, Flo LaVine, Joey Liu, Michael MacPherson, Carolyn McCarthy, Lillie McCarty, John Martin, Sandi Moore, Sue & Karen Murray, Angela & John O’Brien, Wally Orbison, Pat Painter, Landon Parish, Jenny Piner, Doris Pitts, Jan & Don Ridley, P. R. Rion, James Rittmayer, Wilhelmina Rogers, Ric Roos, Joe Scott, Joe Scott, Jr, Amy Smith, Floy Smith, Jane Stahurski, Dorothy Stein, Mickey Stevens, Ed Stout, Frank & Joyce Thompson, Shelley Tracy, Norma Jean Uher, Eileen Zimmerman, Suzi Zoll
The Sunshine Herald is the monthly publication of Druid Hills United Methodist Church. Editor: Carole Newlin Pastor: Rev. Daryl W. Allen Pastor’s Blog: www.pastordaryl.blogspot.com Director of Worship Arts: Joan Foren
Email: [email protected] Phone: 352-629-5688 Mail: 1712 S. E. Lake Weir Rd. Ocala, FL 34471
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to Noon Monday through Friday Website: www.druidhillsocala.org
Our Mission: We are a fellowship of believers Serving Christ by Learning, Leading and Loving
OUR STEWARDSHIP AND ATTENDANCE
(12-22 through 01-19)
Offering: $14,195.00 Offering last yr. +/$159.50 Children’s Home: Parking Income: $357.79 $750.00
Average Attendance Worship ..…………………….......125 Sunday School Adult Focus……….…..……..…....8 Nursery………………….……..….…2 Children’s Church………..…..….8 Bible Study……….………...………0
THANK YOU for the awesome birthday party for Emil. We appreciate your prayers for him to have reached 90 and for me to have been able to care for him so he could reach this milestone. Prayers in Christ, Tola & Emil Hass
NEWSLETTER DEADLINE The Newsletter deadline each month is the 3rd Sunday. If you have information you want published, you can write it up on the proper submission form and submit it to the church office prior to the deadline or email to [email protected]. Please remember when writing articles for publication to include all the basics of the information you want communicated: who, what, when, where, why, and how. Articles may be edited as necessary.
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MODELs MODELs (Mostly Older Debutantes Eating Lunch) will meet at 12:30 pm on Feb. 20 th at Carrabba’s, 2370 SW College Road. If you plan to attend, please email your reservation to [email protected] or call the office by Feb. 18th. Don’t forget to bring a dollar to be donated to a charity at the end of the year. MOVING FORWARD Moving Forward (Widows Ministry) will meet Feb. 3rd at 11 am in the Church parking lot. We will carpool to Olive Garden for a Valentine lunch. ROMEOs AND MODELs Each year, ROMEOs and MODELs collect money from each person in their group to donate to a charity at the end of that year. ROMEOs (Retired Old Men Eating Out) meet weekly for breakfast and raised $600. $200 was donated to Interfaith, $200 to Salvation Army and $200 to Amber, the friend of Kelsey Leighton who lost everything in a fire. MODELs (Mostly Older Debutantes Eating Lunch) meet monthly and raised $130 which was donated to Kimberly’s Cottage. If you are interested in more information about either group, please call the Church Office at 629 -5688. FROM THE HEART - UNITED METHODIST WOMEN The next meeting of the UMW is Tuesday, February 18th at 10 am in Fellowship Hall. UMW meetings are open to all ladies of the Church. Libby will present a program on self-denial. A SPECIAL THANK YOU Deborah and I would like to take this opportunity to thank Pastor Daryl and Lucy Williams for the memorable wedding ceremony for us. We would also like to thank John and Nancy Battin for being our witnesses. Additionally, a big thank you to everyone who attended and helped to celebrate this very special occasion with us. A final thank you to Libby Orbison who took the photos as well as served the wedding cake and to Doris Pitts who served the punch. We are very blessed to be a part of this church. Deborah and Felix Martinez THANK YOU My sincere thanks to the congregation for all the cards, phone calls and prayers. They were all very much appreciated. Thanks again, Marianne Bingham God shows His love...through the warmth and kindness of special people like you. Thank you and God Bless. Dear Church Family & Friends from Druid Hills. I don’t think any of you realize how much the support, love & prayers mean to us. Thank you so much for the prayers, cards & notes. We love you all so very much. Sure all the prayers will bring us home sooner than we thought. Lots of love, Jim & Bonnie Knepp
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Sun
Mon
APRIL 2007
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
1
Sat
All day - Boy Scouts - chicken dinner (PL & kitchen)
2 9 am - Adult Focus Group 10:30 am - Worship
3 11 am - Moving Forward
4 8:15 am - ROMEOs
5
6 10 am - Bible Study 6 pm - Girl Scouts
7
8 8 am - Jr. Girl Scouts Yard/ Bake Sale 3 pm - Calvary Missionary Baptist Church
7 pm - Choir White Sunday 9 9 am - Adult Focus Group - Scout Sunday 10:30 am - Worship 6:30 pm - Cub Scouts 10 7 pm - Boy Scouts 11 8:15 am - ROMEOs 10 am - Worship Cmte 7 pm - Choir Canned Food Sun 16 9 am - Adult Focus Group 10:30 am - Worship 12:30 pm - S.O.S. 2 pm - Ocala Health & Rehab Sisterhood/ Brotherhood Sunday 23 9 am - Adult Focus Group 10:30 am - Worship 2 pm - decorate for Blue &Gold banquet 7 pm - Choir 7 pm - Boy Scouts 6:30 pm - Cub Scouts 24 7 pm - Choir 7 pm - Boy Scouts 25 8:15 am - ROMEOs 6:30 pm - Cub Scouts 17 7 pm - Boy Scouts 18 8:15 am - ROMEOs 10 am - UMW
6 pm - Jr. Girl Scouts 12
7 pm - Bible Study 13 10 am - Bible Study
6 pm - Kids Central 14
15
5:30 pm - UMM
6 pm - Girl Scouts 7 pm - Bible Study 20 10 am - Bible Study 12:30 pm MODELs 6 pm - Girl Scouts 21
6 pm - Glorious Hope Church
6 pm - Jr. Girl Scouts 19
22
Noon - Baby Shower
6 pm - Jr. Girl Scouts 26
7 pm - Bible Study 27
6 pm - Kids Central 28
4:30 pm - Spaghetti dinner fundraiser 6 pm - Jr. Girl Scouts 6 pm - Girl Scouts
Personal Care Sun.
6 pm - Cub Scouts Blue & Gold Banquet
February 2014
Sunshine Herald
WARREN W. WILLIS Summer 2013 Dates and Cost Classic Camp Dates - $395 per week June 9-14, June 16-21, June 23-28, June 30-July 5, July 7-12, July 14-19, July 21-26 and July 28-August 2 Appalachian Trail Hike - $415 per week June 21-28 Suwanee River Canoe Trip - $395 per week July 7-12 Wilderness Week - $415 per week July 19-26 Creative Spirit Camp - $395 per week
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June 30-July 5 For additional information about each camp and to register, visit www.warrenwilliscamp.org. Online registration is available. The deposit for online registration is $75 per camper, as compared to $100 per camper for paper registration.
“SON OF GOD” COMES TO RIALTO THEATRE (The Villages, February 28, 2014) This major motion picture event brings the story of Jesus’ life to audiences of all kinds through compelling cinematic storytelling and an extraordinary powerful and inspirational journey. Producers and actress Roma Downey and Mark Burnett brought the epic miniseries “The Bible” to television audiences around the world. Mixing adventure, action and drama with authentic tales from biblical history, the series drew acclaim for retelling the stories in a way relevant to today’s audiences. Now, the larger-than-life story of The New Testament gets a larger-than-life treatment in the stand-alone feature “Son of God”. Contact the Rialto Theatre for more information: 352-750-2290.
March 3 11 am - Moving Forward 5 12-1 pm - Imposition of Ashes 6 pm - Ash Wednesday service 6 10 am & 7 pm - Bible Study 11 10 am - Worship Committee 12 5:30 pm - UMM 13 10 am & 7 pm - Bible Study 16 April Newsletter articles due 12:30 pm - S.O.S. 2 pm - Ocala Health & Rehab 18 10 am - UMW 19 10 am - Prayer Shawl 5 pm - Trustees 6:15 pm - Finance Committee 7 pm - Church Council 20 12:30 pm - MODELs
MARK YOUR CALENDARS April 1 5:30 pm - SPRC 3 10 am & 7 pm - Bible Study 7 11 am - Moving Forward 8 10 am - Worship Committee 9 5:30 pm - UMM 10 10 am & 7 pm - Bible Study 15 10 am - UMW 16 10 am - Prayer Shawl 17 EASTER TABLEAU 12:30 pm - MODELs 18 EASTER TABLEAU 20 May Newsletter articles are due 12:30 pm - S.O.S. 2 pm - Ocala Health & Rehab
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1712 S. E. Lake Weir Rd. Ocala, FL 34471
