Be still in the presence of the Lord,and wait patiently for him to act.Don’t worry about evil people who prosperor fret about their wicked schemes. The silence of God, as experienced by Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, is a powerful reminder that God's silence is not an absence. It is a sacred space where trust can be deepened and spiritual maturity can grow. In these moments, believers are invi...  Read More

Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude. In John 17, Jesus' prayer for the unity of His followers is a profound expression of His desire for the church to be one, as He and the Father are one. This unity is not merely a superficial agreement but a deep, spiritual connection that tra...  Read More

Holy Week is the week of Palm Sunday or the week leading into Easter. As early as the 4th century, we have seen Christians take extra fasts, go on pilgrimages to the Holy Land, and attend special services as they approach the remembrance of our Lord's most challenging days on earth.To aid in your Holy Week practice, I am preparing a set of pre-recorded services that will be about 15 minutes e...  Read More

I have been battling with retaining water and kept gaining weight and looked like I was pregnant (I wish), but I did everything I thought I needed to do, and here I amAfter months of trying, frustration, praying, staying patient, and somewhat thinking God was on mute and waiting for God to give me a sign, Mom pushed me as much as she could. Still, I finally got some close friends pushing me to tel...  Read More

A 5-Week Series from the Gospels on Easter.  In the dark, a world of neon colors comes to life. Whether it’s the soft green of glow-in-the-dark stars or the bright colors of bioluminescent creatures, light can break through the darkness. When the world needed some light, God sent Jesus because he glows in the dark, and he can teach us how to shine with God’s light, too! In this five-week series th...  Read More

Jennifer has been attending our church since 2007. She has been a part of a United Methodist congregation for most of her life; she joined God in baptism at a United Methodist congregation in Pennsylvania. Jennifer has seen multiple pastors come and go here at Fleming Island UMC but felt God lay it on her heart recently to reaffirm her baptism, make a public profession of faith, and make us officia...  Read More

One of the most anticipated days at Children's Home is our annual Day on Campus. Each year, it provides us with the opportunity to both thank our faithful churches and ministry partners and highlight all of the wonderful things God is doing through the ministry here. We are excited to announce that the next Day On Campus on Saturday, March 16th from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.This year's Day on Camp...  Read More

This past Saturday, we hosted our first Parent’s Day Out of the new year.  We had 12 kids from six different families.  This meant that the parents from these families were able to spend three hours child free.  We had a blast doing crafts, playing games, and learning about God‘s love.  We could not do these events without our amazing volunteers. ...  Read More

Yesterday started Lent with Ash Wednesday. For those who have been United Methodist (or Catholic or Lutheran), Lent is something you’ve experienced in some way your entire life. For others who may have come from another church or no church background, Lent may be a new thing. It starts on Ash Wednesday and ends the day before Easter. If you exclude Sundays (which are non-fasting days), that equals...  Read More

Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full—pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. The amount you give will determine the amount you get back. Our giving should be motivated by a desire to advance God's kingdom and reflect the condition of our hearts. It is not about meeting the financial needs of the church but about our p...  Read More

In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father. The displacement theory in a spiritual context suggests that by consistently living out and sharing our faith, we can positively influence our surroundings. This transformation is not immediate but occurs gradually as we embody Christ's love and truth in our daily interactions. By intr...  Read More

Last week, we experienced our 3rd mixer event. I came home from a conference last year with the idea to hold a mixer in a neutral location (not the church) with the goal of helping new worshipers meet people and feel better connected to the church. We held our first event April 2023.Last week, we learned we could have too many people on this patio to be comfortable Is that not a wonderful proble...  Read More