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World Communion Sunday
God was in Christ, bringing reconciliation to all. This is what we celebrate, this is what happens when we pass the bread and the cup.

Pastor Gary Rideout
Oct 2, 20203 min read


Financial Peace
There are no short cuts in paying off debt. But there are better ways of doing it than we realized.
Pastor Jayne Rideout
Sep 25, 20202 min read


God Bless It!
Yet we know that this Sunday will mark a new chapter because it will mark the beginning of a rebuilding.

Pastor Gary Rideout
Sep 18, 20203 min read


There Is Hope
Have you ever considered that one day, when we are on the other side of this virus threat, that we will emerge from this transformed?

Pastor Gary Rideout
Sep 11, 20203 min read


Reaching Out in Love
This country has been overwhelmed as well by the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet there have been areas also besieged by various disasters, resulting

Pastor Gary Rideout
Sep 4, 20203 min read


A Connectional Church
There are so many reasons I love being a United Methodist. One of them is the “connectional” system we belong to as United Methodist....
Pastor Jayne Rideout
Aug 28, 20202 min read


Unsung Heroes
Without these lesser-known and behind the scenes individuals, the church would not have been established and survive.

Pastor Gary Rideout
Aug 21, 20203 min read


Spread Hope
The light of Jesus shines in the darkness and there is no amount of darkness that can overcome it.

Pastor Gary Rideout
Aug 14, 20203 min read


Created for Change
Change is always a constant in our lives. Thankfully, God’s grace at work around us is also a constant.
Pastor Jayne Rideout
Aug 7, 20202 min read


Getting to Know You
So, beginning Sunday August 16, we would like to invite you to a “Virtual Lunch with the Pastors.”

Pastor Gary Rideout
Jul 31, 20202 min read


Youth Ministry
Much of the conversation around town this week has around when and how the public schools in Hillsborough County will open due to...
charissejones0
Jul 24, 20201 min read


You Have Influence
We believe that EVERYONE is a leader because we all have influence ...
charissejones0
Jul 17, 20202 min read


We Want to Hear From You!
We want to hear from you! During the month of July, we will begin planning out sermon topics for the next six months. Since we are new...
charissejones0
Jul 10, 20201 min read


New Pastors and Reopening Update
Our new pastors Gary & Jayne Rideout share some heartfelt thoughts and give an update on the reopening of our campus.
charissejones0
Jul 3, 20201 min read


Waiting
Are you tired of waiting for either a vaccine or for COVID-19 to just go away? I am. Are you tired of waiting to be released from...
charissejones0
Jun 26, 20202 min read


Beloved
I pray that you find rest under the protection of God and seek strength there. It has been an honor to serve you at this time.
charissejones0
Jun 19, 20203 min read


To Be Clear
The transformed life that does justice, embraces faithful love and walks humbly with God is the enemy of racism.
charissejones0
Jun 12, 20202 min read


We Are the Church
After getting right with God these early believers fell in love with each other.
charissejones0
Jun 5, 20202 min read


Pentecost Power
Many of you know that I have a pre-ministry history with automobile racing. At I.V.’s Tire Shop in Tampa we made racing recaps for both...
charissejones0
May 29, 20202 min read


Road to Reopening
There are many things to be considered, such as wearing masks; seating arrangements; removal from the pews of hymnals, Bibles, connect cards
charissejones0
May 22, 20202 min read
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