WELCOME — St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in DeLand eagerly anticipates the arrival of its new rector at the end of April. The Rev. Audrey Sutton has accepted the call to serve, after serving at St. Philip’s Church, a large parish in Wylie, Texas. In the photo are the Rev. Sutton, with her husband, Randall, and her two daughters, Scarlett, far left, and Jocelyn. Sutton will serve her first Holy Eucharist service Sunday, May 5.
Spring Quilt Sale at Lutheran Church of Providence
Don’t forget that this Saturday, April 27, there will be the Spring Quilt Sale 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Lutheran Church of Providence in Deltona. There will also be a drawing. Tickets for that cost $1 each or six for $5.
A quilting group that meets at the church works on quilts all year. They give the majority of their quilts away to Lutheran World Relief mission. Once a year, they host a quilt sale, with all of the proceeds going to purchasing more materials and fabrics to make more quilts.
‘Faith of a Canaanite’
The Rev. Carlos Perez of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of DeLand welcomes a guest minister Sunday, April 28, at the 10:45 a.m. service. The lesson for the service is “Faith of a Canaanite,” based on Matthew 15:21-28.
Bingo will be played beginning at 7 p.m. Friday, April 26, with the proceeds going to Coastal Choices Women’s Center.
A round-table discussion on “A.I.’s Effect on the Faith Community,” with Dr. Joshua Eckroth, will take place at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 27.
‘Earth Day’
On Sunday, April 28, at 10:30 a.m., enjoy a delightful and enlightening program by First Unitarian Universalist Church of West Volusia’s Green Team, a group of members and friends, who are environmental activists involved in protecting Florida’s waters, habitats and wildlife. They enjoy cleaning up sponsored areas and getting the word out about conservation and climate change.
A special guest speaker will be Ahmed Eldeeb, a 17-year-old Egyptian-American youth activist, author and climate researcher, who will read from his book, Laila’s Toolbox. A captivating children’s novel, the story weaves together the concepts of climate change, health and empowering young voices.
Authentically You Glow Encounter
On Friday, May 3, and Saturday, May 4, women will gather for the Authentically You Glow Encounter 2024, a workshop to help participants encounter the transformative love, power and light of Christ to be authentically themselves!
The event will begin with registration at 5:30 p.m. May 3 at Calvary Christian Center, 1687 W. Granada Blvd. in Ormond Beach. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with Session ! beginning at 7 p.m.
On May 4, registration starts at 8:15 a.m., with the doors opening at 8:45 a.m. Session 2 begins at 9:15 a.m., with a lunch break noon-1 p.m. Then, Session 3 begins at 1:30 p.m.
The event is free, and registration is required. Free child care will be provided. Secure your place by signing up at Calvaryfl.com/glow.
Concert by pianist Andrew Glennon
Stetson University student and Trinity United Methodist Church pianist Andrew Glennon will perform a concert at 6 p.m. Sunday, April 28, at the church. Glennon will be graduating from Stetson on Sunday, May 12. He will continue his education in music performance at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee in the fall. This is a free concert, and no tickets are required.
Trinity Family Ministries will have a Kids Night Out 6-9 p.m. Saturday, May 4. This free event will have food, games, crafts and more, and is for children in VPK-fifth grade. Space is limited, and registration is required by calling Tori Dugan at 386-734-4425 or emailing her at familymin@trinitydeland.org.
Trinity’s Music Makers Community Children’s Choir will perform their musical Fish Tales at the 9 a.m. Sunday, May 19, worship service and at the 10:45 a.m. worship service of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of DeLand. The two churches share the same campus.
Save the date
Congregation Beth Shalom in Deltona will celebrate the holiday Shavuot at a special service at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, which will include Yizkor. According to Talmudic tradition, Shavuot is the day when the Ten Commandments were given on Mount Sinai.
Yizkor is a special memorial service that honors the deceased by committing to giving “tzedakah” to charities in their memory. It is believed that the good deeds of the survivors elevate the souls of the departed. It also enhanced the chances for personal atonement by doing a deed of lovingkindness.
A look at the life of Rosetta Tharpe
The congregation of Mosaic Unitarian Universalist meets online via Zoom at 11 a.m. Sundays. The April 28 service is titled “Sister Rosetta Tharpe.”
Mosaic UU says, “Join us as Dr. Rajni Shankar-Brown illuminates the life of pioneering and legendary Black musician and activist Sister Rosetta Tharpe. Learn how a talented, visionary, young girl born in 1915 in Cotton Plant, Arkansas, became a groundbreaking recording artist, singer, songwriter and guitarist, who popularized Black gospel music and revolutionized rock ’n’ roll.”
Weaving together history, music, art and personal narrative, Dr. Shankar-Brown will share insights on Sister Rosetta’s inspiring life, while also calling on us to sing for justice! Judy Raymond will be the service leader.
How faith will change our lives
First Church DeLand continues to focus on the subject of faith with the current sermon series “Resilient Faith; A Faith That Stands the Tests of Life.” On Sunday, April 28, guest speaker Pastor Terry Medlin will ask the question “What Happened?”
Learn how having faith in what Jesus can do for us will change your life.
Painful pruning
On Sunday, April 28, the topic of “Painful Pruning,” a hurtful prospect by any measure, will become the focus of Associate Pastor Cassandra Riker’s sermon at First Presbyterian Church of DeLand. Pastor Casey will talk about the importance of spiritual pruning!
The monthly potluck lunch will take place after the service. Bring a side dish or dessert if you can, though that is not mandatory to attend, to accompany the main course from the First Pres kitchen.
During the 10:30 a.m. service April 28, the Presbyterian Women will announce this year’s Presbyterian Women’s Life Member, someone who has been an outstanding contributor to the vitality of First Pres.
