NEW MINISTER AND HIS FAMILY — The First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of DeLand has called the Rev. Carlos Perez as its senior minister, effective Tuesday, Nov. 1. Here he is with his family: his wife, Dr. Vanessa Perez, who serves at Nemours Children’s Hospital in Orlando; and the children Pérez, the fifth Marcos, the ninth Valeria and the third Edwardo. PHOTO COURTESY FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Providence Lutheran Church in Deltona is postponing its open house until January. There will be hot dogs, hamburgers and fries, and tours of the church and preschool.
Professionals will be available to help attendees with various aspects of their health and finances. There is no charge to attend.
The church is located at 1696 Providence Blvd. in Deltona. Call 386-789-3300.
“Candy Land Fall Festival and Family Blitz”
City Sanctuary Church in DeLand is hosting the “Candy Land Fall Festival & Family Blitz” on Saturday, October 22nd from noon to 7:00 p.m. This will be a day of family fun, with carnival games, rides, food and live family Blitz shows.
The church is located at 401 E. Taylor Road in DeLand. visit citysantuary. churchor call 386-734-7777.
Trunk or treats
DeLand Church of the Nazarene invites families with special needs children of all ages to a Trunk or Treat event from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 27, hosted by Special Love Ministry and Fun Life, a group of Young Life special needs. .
The church is looking for people who want to decorate their cars and hand out candy.
To register by Tuesday, October 25, visit Instagram @funlifewestvolusia or Facebook @DeLandChurchofNazarene. The church is located at 913 E. New York Ave. in DeLand.
‘The tactic of the enemy’
Friends are a wonderful treasure in life, but unfortunately, those who have friends often also have enemies. Winston Churchill said, “Do you have enemies? Well. That means you have stood for something, at some point in your life.”
Although none of us desires to have enemies, we know that there is at least one enemy who is like a roaring lion, and who is trying to destroy our soul.
At the First United Methodist Church of DeLand, in the “Don’t Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table” sermon series, this Sunday, October 16, the focus will be on “The Enemy’s Tactics “.
The church recognizes that Lucifer, Satan, the devil, or whatever name you may call him, will always be against us. This week, learn more about his tactics and how to overcome what he wants to achieve against us.
Sri Chinmoy wrote: “I love my enemies for two reasons. They inspire me to recognize my weakness. They also inspire me to perfect my imperfect nature.”
Even Jesus was tempted by the devil. We encourage you to attend Sunday service, in person or online, as church members and friends discover how to be more than conquerors against the enemy of our souls.
Save the date for Saturday, Oct. 22, as the church hosts its Fall Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This will be a great day for family fun. There will be games, a petting zoo, bounce houses, face painting, a train, food and more.
Admission to the Fall Festival is free, with activity tickets available for advance purchase at the church office – buy four for $1 and get one free. There will be a redemption center with prizes for tokens won by playing the various games.
Call the office for more information at 386-734-5113.
1st Activities of the Christian Church
Kathy Porr welcomes everyone to the worship service at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in DeLand at 10:45 a.m. on Sunday, October 16th. The elders offer open communion at the Lord’s Table to all believers present.
Barbara Polomsky, organist/pianist, with Donna Mozley as song leader, provides inspiring music to encourage all in attendance to worship the Lord in praise and thanksgiving.
The congregation, with the family of Dale and Marge Jones, is celebrating their 60th year of marriage on Saturday, October 15.
The Disciple Women will donate the proceeds from the bingo games on October 14th and 28th to Journey’s End Animal Sanctuary. Essie Miller, Janet Raney, Sue Brague and Tammi Stossel lead the games at 7pm in the Fellowship Hall.
Dr. Raney and Brague also welcome youth at 5:30 pm on Wednesdays for dinner and a program when school is in session.
First Christian is very grateful to Trinity United Methodist Church for helping with the cleanup of the grounds after Hurricane Ian.
Working to build a beloved community
The Mosaic Unitarian Universalist Congregation, while not meeting face-to-face, meets online at 11am every Sunday. On Sunday, October 16, the service is titled “What does it mean to be in a beloved community?”
How can we, both as individual Unitarian Universalists and as part of the larger world of America, work to build a beloved community? Not only in our congregations, but also in the world at large. Join Rev. Tracie Barrett on October 16 as she explores these questions.
Worship leader Jan Holloway will lead everyone through the service. Everyone is welcome!
For information about Mosaic, see the website at https://mosaicuuc.org. For instructions on joining the virtual service, please email mosaicuuc@gmail.com.
Itchy ears
At First Presbyterian Church of DeLand this Sunday, October 16, Pastor Michael Bodger will deepen his exploration of Paul’s letters to Timothy by reading 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5. This particular segment directs our attention to listening.
Paul declares: “For the time will come when men will not endure sound doctrine… to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what they want their itchy ears to hear” .
Then, as now, people listened to those who tell us what we want to hear! Pastor Bodger will propose that this interesting mantra is becoming more and more prevalent in today’s society.
Like-minded people come together without considering their ability to really listen to others. Too often, truth simply becomes a matter of degree.
Paul urges Timothy to “proclaim the message” and to remain consistent in what he, as a leader in Ephesus, says. This message should ring the same everywhere Timothy is, whether the listeners agree with it or not. The environment and circumstances do not matter; only the truth counts.
First Pres announces the start of Operation Christmas Child on October 16. This international outreach will touch people all over the world under Samaritan’s Purse. Find details of the shoebox gift drive at samaritanspurse.org. Start gathering items to include in your box and ship by Sunday, November 13th.
Another outreach supported by First Pres takes place on Thursday, October 27 at the Wayne G. Sanborn Activity Center in DeLand. Tickets to support the Good Samaritan Clinic fundraiser are $50 with reservations, which can be made by emailing gsdldgala@gmail.com or calling 386-738-6990. The Good Samaritan Clinic provides free medical and dental care to the uninsured in West Volusia.
The next Bany de Déu will be Saturday October 22 from 9 to 11 am near the pavilion. Church volunteers begin preparations at 8:30 a.m. to serve community members in need with showers, fresh clothes, hygiene kits, and fellowship. First Pres needs and values church volunteers!
Open to all, Cookout Conversations will take place on Wednesday, October 19 at 5:30 p.m. Paired with any sharing dish that attendees voluntarily bring, the free meal includes water, eating utensils and casual time for all attendees. We encourage you to come and participate!
On Sunday 30 October, First Pres hosts a triple celebration of the church’s historic All Saints Day, Reformation Sunday and Kirkin’ O’ the Tartan.
With roots in 835 and 1517, the first two events are recognized at all three Sunday services, but the festive Kirkin’ takes place before the third service, with a gala procession of bagpipes, drums and tartan flags as the church celebrates the Scottish heritage of Presbyterianism. and includes the traditional music of that time. The musical ceremony originated in 1943 in the United States to celebrate Scottish reformers under John Knox, who challenged the conquering British to dare defy their Prohibition Act, which prohibited (under penalty of death) members of the Scottish clan from showing their tartans, weapons and traditions. .
Speaker at 1st UU to talk about exploring your ancestry
The First Unitarian Universalist Church of West Volusia in DeLand will host Mel Browning at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 16, service. Browning, a retired attorney and radio broadcaster, will share his personal exploration of his ancestry.
How many of us have taken DNA tests to explore our lineage? How many watch shows about other people learning about their ancestors and wonder “What about my family?”
Browning had a base of who he believed to be his ancestors. What he discovered was that he was wrong. This is the story of finding the family that was and the family that wasn’t.
In-person attendees are encouraged to arrive at 10:15 a.m. to say hello before the service begins. Masks are discretionary, but recommended at this time.
After the service, people will happily gather for a social hour to share coffee, tea and conversation.
First Unitarian Universalist services are also live-Zoomed at 10:30 a.m., and everyone is invited. Join soon to say hello.
The Zoom Sunday Service ID is the same every week: ID: https://zoom.us/i/92718819188. Feel free to contact the church for help connecting to www.uudeland.org.
Unitarian Universalists are an open-minded, free-thinking, open-hearted spiritual community where all are welcome as all learn together. If time permits, a discussion may be included after each presentation.
For more information on church groups, attendance and activities, visit www.uudeland.org.
