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the Spirit of Life
Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set...
Pastor Gary Rideout
Apr 32 min read
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The Light of Hope
We heard on the news this week that there is a trailer park in Valrico that is still flooded. The waters from Helene and Milton have...
Pastor Jayne Rideout
Oct 24, 20242 min read
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soft fascination
During September, we are using Rev. Tony Portell’s book, "No Longer Stuck" to understand the way science and Scripture can help us find...
Pastor Jayne Rideout
Sep 12, 20242 min read
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Separation of Church & Hate
Don’t let any foul words come out of your mouth. Only say what is helpful when it is needed for building up the community so that it...
Pastor Gary Rideout
Aug 29, 20242 min read
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Knotted
Two are better than one because they have a good return for their hard work. If either should fall, one can pick up the other. But how...

Pastor Gary Rideout
Jun 20, 20242 min read
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Abundant Love...of the Father
Because you are sons and daughters, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, “Abba, Father!” Galatians 4:6 CEB Some...
Pastor Gary Rideout
Jun 13, 20242 min read
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Kingdom in the Commonplace
He (Jesus) told another parable to them: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that someone took and planted in his field. It’s...

Pastor Gary Rideout
Jun 6, 20242 min read
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Mary knew.
My favorite Christmas song is "Mary Did You Know" by Pentatonix, you can listen to their rendition by clicking this link Mary, Did You...
Pastor Jayne Rideout
Dec 20, 20232 min read
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The Most Precious Gift
"They entered the house and saw the child with Mary his mother. Falling to their knees, they honored him. Then they opened their treasure...

Pastor Gary Rideout
Dec 14, 20232 min read
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Unto Us a Child is Born
"A child is born to us, a son is given to us, and authority will be on his shoulders. He will be named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,...

Pastor Gary Rideout
Dec 6, 20232 min read
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A Season of Expectation
I did not grow up following the Church calendar. We attended a non-denominational church that was not traditional in its practices. One...
Pastor Jayne Rideout
Nov 30, 20232 min read
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Rules to Live By
Be tolerant with each other and, if someone has a complaint against anyone, forgive each other. As the Lord forgave you, so also forgive...

Pastor Gary Rideout
Nov 16, 20232 min read
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Thanksgiving Through Service
'For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me...
Pastor Jayne Rideout
Nov 2, 20232 min read
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Ripples of Grace: History of The Florida UMC Children's Home
In 1908 The Florida United Methodist Children’s Home was established in Enterprise, Florida as the Florida Methodist Orphanage. It began...
charissejones0
Oct 26, 20233 min read
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True Forgiveness
Throughout the month of September, we have been talking about God’s command to all followers of Jesus Christ to love our neighbor. Yet...
Pastor Jayne Rideout
Sep 28, 20232 min read
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The Tenderness of Compassion
"A Samaritan, who was on a journey, came to where the man was. But when he saw him, he was moved with compassion." Luke 10:33 CEB...

Pastor Gary Rideout
Sep 21, 20232 min read
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The Power of Prayer
"I cry aloud to the LORD; I lift up my voice to the Lord for mercy. I pour out before him my complaint; before him I tell my trouble." ...

Pastor Gary Rideout
Sep 13, 20232 min read
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Hands and Feet
In the past week, Bishop Tom Berlin reached out to our Florida conference to share two dire needs. I think that is appropriate for our...
Pastor Jayne Rideout
Aug 23, 20232 min read
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Matters of the Heart
"Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me and lead me in the way...

Pastor Gary Rideout
Jul 12, 20232 min read
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What's a Father to Do
So, he got up and went to his father. “But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him;...

Pastor Gary Rideout
Jun 14, 20232 min read
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