From the Pastor's Desk

Transitions can be unsettling. Whether it’s a new season in your personal life or a change in leadership at church, these moments often come with questions, uncertainties, and opportunities. As our church family journeys through a pastoral transition, there’s one thing we can all be sure of: God is still at work, and each of us has an important part to play.Scripture tells us in 1 Peter 4:10 (NLT)...

This past Sunday, we announced an upcoming pastoral transition at Fleming Island UMC as I step into extension ministry after 10 wonderful years with you. We are excited to welcome Pastor Mike, who brings deep passion and experience to lead this congregation into its next chapter. In this blog, I share ways you can support the church during this time—through prayer, service, discipleship, and givin...

Don’t forget—our 3-day journey through Holy Week begins tomorrow! You can participate either online or by using the Home Guide.If you didn’t receive a printed copy of the Home Guide, no worries—you can download it using the link below.Each service will stream at 7:00 AM on our website, church app, YouTube channel, and Facebook page. The services are short and meaningful, lasting about 15–20 minute...

We don’t often talk about doubt in church. In fact, it’s sometimes treated like a spiritual taboo—a red flag that your faith is unraveling. But what if doubt isn’t a sign of spiritual failure? What if it’s actually a doorway to deeper faith?That’s the heart behind the Doubting God series. Over seven powerful weeks, this series invites us into honest conversations about faith, uncertainty, and the ...

This past Saturday was absolutely beautiful—sunshine, clear skies, and the perfect day for some good old-fashioned Spring Cleaning We’re so thankful for the 22 amazing church members who came out to help care for our church home, both inside and out. Teams pulled weeds, planted fresh greenery, repaired parts of the sprinkler system, cleaned windows (inside and out), and wiped down walls throughout...

As we reflect on 2024, it’s impossible to fully count the number of lives impacted through our church’s mission and ministry. But what we can do is tell the story of 64 people—just 64—who showed up with open hands, open hearts, and a fierce determination to love their neighbors.Each act of service this year wasn’t just an event. It was a moment of transformation—a person or family whose life was t...

Holy Week kicks off with Palm Sunday, so here’s what you need to know: We’ll have two services at 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM. The worship services will be identical. All children are invited to open the services by waving palms. To participate, they need to be in the kids’ area 15 minutes before the service begins so Mrs. Katie can get everyone lined up and ready. If your child normally goes to the nurs...

Thank You for Your Generosity. A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to the “Create Your Own Trail Mix” Bar at Bannerman Learning Center. Your donations of dried fruits, nuts, chocolates, and crunchy snacks turned this initiative into a major hit. From pistachios to peanut butter chips, every ingredient came together to create a fun and delicious experience for teachers and staff alike. Th...

On Wednesday, March 5th, we begin our annual 40-day journey to Easter—a season known as Lent. This spiritual climb starts with Ash Wednesday, a service that reminds us of a profound truth: this life is temporary. In the Methodist tradition, Ash Wednesday is one of the few services that centers on our mortality. Even in a Celebration of Life service, our focus is on the resurrection. But on this da...

Lent is a season of reflection, repentance, and renewal—a time when we prepare our hearts to walk with Jesus through His journey of obedience, surrender, and love. This Lent, I am preaching a series called “To the Cross” because I believe the path Jesus walked has profound meaning for our lives today. As we move through the Gospel of Luke together, my hope is that we will not only learn about Jesu...