Sunday Morning
Join us in worship as we continue our stewardship series with a message from Pastor Jeff!
- 9:00 am: Connection - Worship Center
- 11:00 am: Traditional - Sanctuary
If you are not joining us in person you can participate online on Facebook, YouTube, or on our website. We are excited to worship with you!
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Sermon Discussion Questions
October 17, 2021
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- After reading Philippians 2:1-5, consider the following:
- Verse 1 refers to a variety of blessings: encouragement in Christ, consolation from love, sharing in the Spirit. Take a moment to note some of the ways in which you have known these blessings in your life.
- The passage encourages us to “look not to your own interests, but to the interests of others.” What helps you to remember the perspectives and needs of others?
- Where have you recently witnessed an act of generosity? What effect did that act have upon you?
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October 22nd | Celebration of Life for Cindy Middleton
A celebration of life for Cindy Middleton will be held on Friday, October 22nd at 6:30 pm at Emmaus Church (3425 Sans Pareil St, Jacksonville, FL 32224). Masks will be required for those attending this service and since this is a celebration of Cindy’s life, her family asks that attendees not wear black. We hold Cindy's family in our thoughts and prayers, including her husband, Shawn, her children, Alicia and Tiffany, and the rest of the family circle.
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Pictures Needed for All Saints Sunday by October 31st
During All Saints Sunday on November 7th, we will be remembering loved ones who have passed away in the past year. This will include a slide show during worship services, photos in the Sanctuary, and reading their names. If you would like to include your loved one, please submit a name and picture to Carly for the slideshow and bring a hard copy of the photo to the main office by Sunday, October 31st. If you want a picture to be physically hung in the Sanctuary, bring a copy to the Main Office Monday - Thursday from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm or on Sunday morning. Please indicate who the picture belongs to and bring a picture without a frame.
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Last Week | On Us
Earlier this month, our Missions Ministry was able to donate gift cards for donuts “On Us” to the custodians at our partner schools, in honor of Custodian Appreciation Week!
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October 16th | Rise Against Hunger
This past Saturday, Upward Soccer raised $140 during their fundraiser for Rise Against Hunger!
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Now - November 7th | Notes of Encouragement
Now through Nov. 7, stop by the Missions Table to write an encouraging note to a teacher at Crown Point Elementary School. You may also bring in your own cards. We would like to have a card for each teacher.
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October 23rd | Outdoor Movie Night
Join us on Saturday, October 23rd at 7:00 pm for a double-feature in the Pumpkin Patch! We will be showing It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown followed by Disney's Monster's Inc. This is a free event and open to the public. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and enjoy these movies with us among the pumpkins! **Families are advised to stay social distanced during the event.**
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October 24th | Donation Drop-Off: Mandarin Food Bank
We will be collecting non-perishable items to donate to the Mandarin Food Bank Oct. 24 through 31. Drop your items off in The Gathering Space.
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October 27th | Photography in the Patch
Ever wanted to learn how to take the best Instagram photo? Or maybe you just want to not chop off someone’s head when you snap a quick picture! Join us Wednesday October 27th starting at 6:30 pm in the Pumpkin Patch for a lesson in photography from Jacksonville’s own Haley Wright Photography! You'll learn how to stage your best photo and be able to practice your own photography skills with tips and tricks along the way. All you need is your phone, no DSLR camera required! *Please note this event does not include a photography session, all photos will be captured by participants. Sign up →
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October 29th | Ruck St. Johns
We will combine fellowship, mission work and outdoor fun on Saturday, November 13th as we partner with Training for Warriors (TFW), Julington Creek to host Ruck Saint Johns to benefit ASSIST of St. Johns County School District. Sign up before October 29th to lock-in your t-shirt size and for a discounted rate! Learn more here or sign up →
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October 31st | 5th Sunday
The 5th Sunday has a special place in the Florida Methodist Church. This day focuses on support the Florida United Methodist Children’s Home. The Fifth Sunday Offering was created in 1906 as a way to fund what is now the Florida United Methodist Children's Home. It continues to this day as a way to fund the daily operations in caring for the abused, abandoned and neglected children that we serve. We invite you if you are in a position to do so, to support the Home with a donation.
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November 5th | True Beauty Book Club
This month, True Beauty will be reading Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi . Meeting dates will be:
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Friday, November 5th at 12:00pm. RSVP to Andrea Vrtikapa by Monday, Nov. 1st for location.
- Wednesday, November 17th at 6:30pm at the Mandarin campus
- Sunday, November 21st at 10:00am at both campuses
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December 11th | Recreation Ministry
Registration is now open for basketball and cheer - practices and games start in January! For all details, click here. To volunteer as a coach, referee, or in the concession stand (or if you have questions), please email Chris Rogers.
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December 18th | A Journey through Bethlehem
We are very excited to invite the community to join us on a walk through Bethlehem, ending at the stables. We would love for volunteers and items needed to help create this special journey. If you would like to volunteer or donate items like pottery, baskets, flat or neutral colored sheets, two by fours, greenery, etc. Also if you’d like to participate in creating these areas or helping us create them, please contact Angie or Taylor.
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Wednesdays | Wednesday Nights Return
Join us on Wednesday nights for food trucks, children and youth choir, and adult, children and youth classes. Next week’s food truck is Big Blue’s Bistro. We'll see you there! Check out the schedule below:
Food Truck - 5:00-6:30 pm
Youth Activities/Small Groups - 5:00-8:00 pm
Youth Choir (6th – 12th Grade) - 5:30-6:15 pm
Cherub Choir (3yrs – 5yrs) - 6:00-6:30 pm* - starting October 20th
Childcare Center - 6:15-8:00 pm
King’s Kids (1st – 5th Grade) - 6:30-7:15 pm*
Children’s Ministry Activities - 6:30-8:00 pm
Adult Classes & Activities - 6:30-8:00 pm
*Children’s Ministry will move Cherubs & King’s Kids to their next activity
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Wednesdays/Thursdays | Music Opportunities for All Ages!
Wednesdays
- Youth Choir (Gr. 6 - 12) 5:30 - 6:15 pm - Choir Room
- Children's Choir (Gr. 1 - 5) 6:30 - 7:15 pm - Sanctuary
- Cherub Choir (Age 3 - Kindergarten) 6:00 - 6:30 pm (starting October 20th)
Thursdays
- Chancel Ringers (Adults) 6:00 - 7:00 pm - Choir Room
- Chancel Choir (Adults) 7:00 - 8:00 pm - Sanctuary
All are welcome! For more information, please email Austen Wilson.
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For more information, see the Children's Ministry Sunday morning email. If you are not getting it, email Taylor Mathis at tmathis@mumc.net. If you have any questions, please contact Angie at angie@mumc.net.
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October 22nd | Junior Youth Trip
Junior Youth (4th and 5th graders) will be taking a trip to Conner's A-Maize-Ing Acres, October 22nd from 4:00 - 10:30 pm. Cost is $20 to cover dinner, admission, and activities at the farm. Click here to sign up and for more details.
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October 24th | Preschool & Elementary Halloween Hangout
Children 3-years-old (as of 9/1/2021) to 5th grade welcome. Wear your costume, invite friends and join us for lunch, a bounce house, Pumpkin Patch visit, snack, craft, and games! Masks not required, we will be outside. Cost is $20 for the first child, $15 for each additional child living under the same roof. Sign up required, space is limited. Sign Up Here →
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November 7th | Welcome to Worship Workshop
3rd-5th graders continue to learn everything from sacraments to serving. Join us on Mandarin campus 12:00-2:30 PM, $5 for lunch. For more information about this workshop contact Angie. Sign Up →
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Weekly | Sunday Morning Activities
Babies through Preschool - Childcare and Preschool Sunday School lesson offered during all hours, in the Childcare Center.
Elementary - Sunday School offered from 10:00-10:55 am. Drop Off/Pick Up in the Gathering Space
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Weekly | Sunday Acolytes
Acolytes are back in action! Sign your acolyte up to serve below. If you missed training, and have a child third grade or older interested in becoming an acolyte, contact Angie Engelthaler.
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Weekly | Wednesday Night Activities
Join us Wednesday nights at Mandarin for dinner and activities. A food truck is available from 5:00-6:30 pm. Many opportunities for children of all ages including Choirs, Preschool and Elementary activities 6:00-8:00 pm.
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Weekly | Junior Youth Activities
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Weekly | Volunteers Needed
We need volunteers each Sunday. Click here to sign up to serve. All volunteers must be background checked every 3-5 years and go through child protection training annually. By serving one hour a month (or 6 times June to December) your children will be invited to our next Parent's Night Out. We have had to change the date for Parent's Night Out to Friday, December 3rd from 5:00-9:00 pm.
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Weekly | Youth Activities
One 10 Youth meets weekly at both Mandarin and Longleaf. Join us: Sundays at 10:00 am for Sunday School and 4:30-7:30 for Sunday Night Youth. Please bring $5 to help with dinner or $60 to cover dinner for a semester.
Mondays at 7:30 pm for Online Small Groups. Join Here →
Wednesdays from 5:00 - 8:00 pm for Midweek Refuel. This will include open gym, food trucks with dinner outside, small group discussions, and large group games. For more details, email Paula to sign up for our weekly Youth at a Glance and sign up for text message reminders here.
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October 23rd | This Week in the Pumpkin Patch
Pumpkin Truck Unloading -Our last truck is October 23rd at 8:00 am. Masks will be required for truck unloading dates as we will have a number of youth on the patch. Sign Up →
Pumpkin Patch Shifts – We have available shifts for this coming week. Please consider taking a shift or two. SPECIAL NOTE:We have open shifts this weekend for parking lot attendants. Sign Up →
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October 22nd | Jags vs. Colts Game
Join us on January 9th for the Jags vs. Colts Game! We are going to the last home game before the playoffs on January 9th. Tickets are $75. We have a block reserved. Signup extended to October 15th! We need a deposit of $25 by Friday, October 22nd to reserve your ticket.
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November 12th-14th | Team Survival Challenge
As of now, we are planning to host TSC at Lake Swan Camp in Melrose, Florida. During this retreat, students will be divided into teams and will compete in games. Our goal for this trip is for students to grow closer together, make new friends, and grow in their relationship with Christ. The cost for this trip is $175. We are starting to collect plastic bottles and milk jugs (clean them pls). If you have these supplies, let us know and we will begin to store them in the youth rooms. Sign Up →
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Monthly | Volunteers Needed
We are in need of a few volunteers to help with Youth Sunday school on the Mandarin campus. Please let Paula know if you are able to help once a month. Sign Up →
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We are here to offer support through prayer during these uncertain times. Please send prayer requests to Beth Davis at bdavis@mumc.net.
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Service Times
Longleaf Worship at 9 am
with Jeff St. Clair and Daniel Weikert
Traditional Worship at 11 am
with Britt Gilmore, Austen Wilson, and worship helpers
Connection Worship at 9 am
with Will Wold and Cody Rollins
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BRING OFFERING
IN PERSON DURING SERVICE
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MAIL YOUR GIFT TO
11270 SAN JOSE BLVD, JACKSONVILLE,
FL, 32223
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TEXT "MANDARIN
LONGLEAF" TO 73526
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Love God and Neighbor, Build Community → No Limits
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