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Reverend Joseph Babcock, Pastor Emeritus
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"In Memoriam"
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We Remember Pastor Joe
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It was so heartening to see him with his family on Easter. God bless them all and hold them close at this time. - Bernadette Stocking
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Pastor Joe married Ron and me 16 years ago in that little church. - Ron & Judy Reed
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We are all so saddened to receive the news of Rev. Joe's passing. We are thankful that he received the plaque at church last Sunday in recognition of his faithful service to our omnipotent God, Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and His Church. Pastor Joe was a wonderful gentleman. He will be sorely missed by all of us and remembered for his kind and outpouring of love to everyone. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with Pastor Joe's family at this very sad and heartbreaking time. May God bless you and be with you now, and forever.
My thoughts and prayers are with Rev. Babcock's family At this very sad and heart- breaking time. I'm so glad he received the plaque last Sunday, in appreciation of all his wonderful Service to the Lord and His Church. He will be sorely missed and remembered by us all for his devotion and love to our Savior and God, as well as being a remarkable and caring gentleman. - Ginny Grant |
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My relationship with Rev. Joe existed solely in his visits here to our church during the last four years.
I was not fortunate enough to hear him preach. I have, however, read some of his prayers in bulletins out of the past and like what he had to say. I had been looking forward to hearing one of his future sermons promised to us. April 28 was a special day for all of us with him and to honor him with his well-deserved "Pastor Emeritus." In my memory will stay his graciousness with others and the words he said to us about some advice given to him before he began his ministry: "Love Christ always and follow Him - Love all His people." Though too few, I am glad to have had the privilege of those meaningful moments with Rev. Joe and to realize how special he was to many members of this church. As much as he will be missed here, we know he has gone on to a greater glory. - Esther Dirlam |
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I am sorry that I did not get to know Pastor Joe better. He was not only large in stature but even larger in generosity of spirit. His love for all was easy to see. We enjoyed chatting about Charles Dickens. Whenever I see a photo or movie about “Boz”, I shall picture Pastor Joe. He will be remembered as a Christian Gentleman. - Bill Stewart
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My first Sunday at (our church), I nervously slid onto the organ bench. Nobody in the congregation knew me and I wanted to do my best. Suddenly, a hand reached over the divider and touched my shoulder. Seated in the bass section of the choir, a beautiful burly man with a 'very hairy' face looked at my music and said, "Oh, that's one of my favorites!". In fact, he said that phrase nearly every Sunday.
On the day that was to celebrate him as Pastor Emeritus, Rev. Joe came over to me at the organ, gave me a hug and a kiss and said in his awesome bravado voice, "how in the world did we get so lucky to have you grace this particular church with your talent." On 'his' special day, he took time and effort to make it a special day for me as well. I loved Rev. Joe and his family. I will miss him immensely and my broken heart sends loving hugs to his family. I'm so SAD!! He asked if I would play accompaniment to several violin solos that he hadn't played for years. A few days later, he came to my house and we played violin/piano all afternoon. - Karyn Holmes |
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Pastor Joe played fiddle andPastor Joe played fiddle and mountain dulcimer. He and I used to "jam" sometimes during the day. We also played during the church service a few times. Ruth mountain dulcimer. He and I used to "jam" sometimes during the day. We also played during the church service a few times. - Ruth Harnden
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Of every tear that sorrowing mortals shed on such green graves,
some good is born, some gentler nature comes. -Charles Dickens |
Please send your written memories, to be added to Pastor Joes "In Memoriam", to thundertemp100@gmail.com
"We had a bell ringing time"
April 30, 2019
April 30, 2019
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Thank you to Channel 6, Daniel Dahn, James "Goose" Gosselin,
Allison McGinley, & Bri Volz, for making this news clip possible GREAT NEWS!! THANKS TO YOU & ALL OUR FRIENDS AND SUPPORTERS AS OF SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2019 WE REACHED AND SUPASSED OUR GOAL |
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REPAIRS CONTINUE TO MOVE AHEAD
Great strides have been taken on the belltower & is progressing very well. We expect that the final work will be completed in August. As of now, the church front has been revitalized |
The Sanctuary is presented for Lent
Pastor Gary & Karen Marshall, Director of Music lead us into
this season of Resurrection & Victory |
PLEASE VISIT WITH US
DURING THIS HOLY EASTER SEASON A HAPPY
GLORIOUS VICTORIOUS EASTER TO YOU & YOURS 
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In Celebration of this Easter Season
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"You are never
a stranger at our historical church." |
Reverend Gary A. Marshall
guides us into the season of Pentecost |
"A little church with a big heart"
EACH OF US IS A BELOVED CHILD OF GOD
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WELCOME Sunday Worship - 11:00 AM Holy Communion First Sunday of the month Please join us for fellowship(meet & greet) with coffee + before & after the service |
Holy Communion is Celebrated the First Sunday of the Month
At the communion table we forsake our petty grievances against one another
and remember all that Christ has forgiven us.
We examine our hearts, forsake our guilt, and receive the mercy that the atoning blood offers us.
We stand united as Jesus’ Body, forgiven sinners, loving one another, with
gratitude for all Jesus did for us.
and remember all that Christ has forgiven us.
We examine our hearts, forsake our guilt, and receive the mercy that the atoning blood offers us.
We stand united as Jesus’ Body, forgiven sinners, loving one another, with
gratitude for all Jesus did for us.
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PRAYER REQUESTS PLEASE LIFT THESE LOVED ONES IN PRAYER |
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Prayer List as of May 12, 2019
Illness: Mindy, Jay, Kim, Madison (age 12), Robin, Alice, Joanne, Debbie, Sammy (age 12), Joyce, Alan, Bill, Helga, Sally, Molly, Marie, Carol, John, Sylvia, Sam, Ron, Pete, Rose, Bonnie Lu, Susan Elizabeth, James Special Concerns: Families & friends of Rev. Joe – Paul; Gary, Laura, Walt, Randy, Roy, Judy, Lewis, Marianne, Susan, Kathy, Dawn, Shannon Travel: Gail Coomer – Carol Kansar 
Departed:
Reverend Joseph Babcock, “Pastor Emeritus” Paul James Peters |
Prayer is an invitation to invite God to be active in your life.
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May Birthdays:
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Anniversary: Pastor Gary Ordination May 20 |
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"There is a Savior", As sung by Mrs. Karen Marshall, Director of Music, The Congregational Church of Mount Dora, FL |
COMING SERVICES & EVENTS
OUR MAY MISSION
To collect funds for
"New Vision For Independence"
To collect funds for
"New Vision For Independence"
MISSIONS
Please continue to bring in empty cereal boxes for TRADES OF HOPE
From now through June 2019,
we will collect food for the Lake Cares Food Pantry
Thank you for thinking of the needs of others!
OUR MISSIONS
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TRADES OF HOPE
Please continue to bring empty cereal boxes (Standard size, and if possible, please cut off the end flaps) YOU MAY VISIT THE "TRADES OF HOPE" WEBSITE @ http://www.tradesofhope.com (direct link) |
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From January & throughout June 2019, we will collect food for Lake Cares Pantry Thank you for thinking of the needs of others! |
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HISTORICAL CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH COOKBOOK FUNDRAISER
Now collecting favorite recipes - three per person
Include origin of recipe (ex. Grandma Irma Jones) & your name
PLEASE PLACE YOUR RECIPES IN COLLECTION PLATE
OR SLIDE UNDER OFFICE DOOR.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION!
Now collecting favorite recipes - three per person
Include origin of recipe (ex. Grandma Irma Jones) & your name
PLEASE PLACE YOUR RECIPES IN COLLECTION PLATE
OR SLIDE UNDER OFFICE DOOR.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION!
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CD SPECIAL
Mr. Jay Van Cuyck has some special CD music on sale
to benefit our church |
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“WE NOTICED AWARD”
Presented by the Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce on June 20, 2017 |
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