West Volusia Spiritual Side — Angel Food Ministries now available in Deltona

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Great eats — Members of Liberty Independent Baptist Church in DeLand fill their plates with a great meal at a great celebration July 12. The congregation honored Pastor Jeff Rickels and his wife, Kim, for 27 years of marriage and 26 years of ministering to the church, along with celebrating its founding 32 years ago.

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Happy anniversary — Liberty Independent Baptist Church Pastor Jeffrey Slade Rickels and his wife, Kim, are introduced to parishioners during a celebration July 12. The Rickels were honored for their 27th wedding anniversary.

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Yummy — This is the cake served to the congregation of Liberty Independent Baptist Church at Dinner-on-the Grounds July 12. Three anniversaries were celebrated.

By Margie Dykes
BEACON STAFF WRITER

posted Jul 26, 2009 - 10:50:33am

Low-cost food available

First United Methodist Church of Deltona will hold its Angel Food Ministries July food distribution Saturday, July 25. Angel Food Ministries, with Diane Craparotta as director, offers several different boxes of low-cost food for purchase by the community each month. Boxes available include a meat grill box, a fruit and veggie box, a signature box, a senior/convenience box and an allergen-free box.

Orders will be taken 1-3 p.m. Monday-Thursday in the church office. Call (386) 574-1342 with any questions. For a look at the August offerings, visit www.angelfoodministries.com.

Getting help through a stressful time

Bonnie Fernandez will head up a DivorceCare Support Group, which meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Lighthouse Christian Academy School, 126 S. Ridgewood Ave. in DeLand, for people going through divorce or separation. Registration costs $15. Call (386) 228-2411 to reserve a spot.

In addition, materials for a DivorceCare 4 Kids class are also available.

VBS goes to Rome

Glenwood Presbyterian Church Vacation Bible School is going to be in Rome 6-9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2-Thursday, Aug. 6, where attendees will be studying Paul and the underground church, Bible-times culture and what it might have been like to live as the church was just beginning. The Apostle Paul will be the Bible teacher. Each day, participants will visit Paul’s home, as he shares what he’s writing, and applies it to the students’ experiences.

VBS Director Joy Bracero and co-director Tina Houck report everyone age 5 through adult is invited. Those under 5 years old are welcomed, with a parent’s participation. A light dinner will be served 6-6:30 each evening.

To register, call the church at (386) 734-8617.

Best buys

Thursday, July 30, and Saturday, Aug. 1, are Mystery Discount Days at the thrift shop of First Congregational United Church of Christ of Orange City. Each shopper will pick a mystery discount ticket for 10 percent to 50 percent off that day’s purchases.

The thrift shop features clothing and shoes for men and women, teens and children, plus toys and household items. Summer hours are 9 a.m.-noon Thursday and Saturday.

For more information, call (386) 775-2462.

Book-signing

Dr. Joseph Arthur, former assistant pastor of First United Methodist Church of DeLand, was in town last Sunday for a book-signing. His new book, The 12 Essentials for Disciple-Making (Everyone’s Ministry), has just been published and was available to church members and “disciple-makers” at a reception for him and his wife, Cathy. Dr. Arthur was a professor at Toccoa Falls College in Georgia, spent 10 years as a missionary/leader in the Philippines, and was senior minister of three Christian and Missionary Alliance churches for 18 years.

As assistant pastor, Arthur developed a 12-section program for the church where a “discipler and a disciplee” could read and study the material together, one section at a time, one week at a time, on a one-to-one basis, female with female and male with male. After completion of this study, the two visit another person to share their faith. This program is based on Jesus’ great commission to “go and make disciples of all nations.” Dr. Arthur believes a strong bond occurs between two people as they share in this program.

For more information, call the church office at (386) 734-5113.

Slow down!

Dr. Donald Musser, senior professor in Stetson University’s Department of Religious Studies, will speak at Mosaic Unitarian Universalist in Orange City at the 10:30 a.m. service on Sunday, July 26. The title of his homily is “Slow Down! The Relevance of Sabbath Keeping.” Judy Raymond will be the lay leader, and John DuPree will provide the music for this service.

The 3 p.m. Mosaic in the Afternoon service will have “A Fabulous Friendship Festival,” led by Lisa Stauffer. This informal service includes time for discussion and fellowship following the service. All are welcome.

For more information, call (386) 228-3130 or visit www.mosaicuu.org.

Disciple Women busy preparing supplies

The Disciple Women of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of DeLand have been very busy this year preparing 42 baby layettes and 100 health kits. Martha Manley and Ethel Bland are in charge of the service projects, and welcome volunteer help, as well as donations.

In addition, they have started collecting supplies for school backpacks. It has been a tradition to provide school backpacks to children who attend the church’s Vacation Bible School, which is Aug. 9-14 this year. Children must sign up at the beginning of the week if they have a need, and the backpacks will be given out at the end of the week based on the supply and need. Barbara Fain is the president of Disciple Women, and Barbara Bowen is the vice president for 2009-10.

Block party

First Presbyterian Church of DeBary is hosting a Block Party 6-9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, on the church grounds.

There will be bounce houses and other fun family activities, along with a supper of hamburgers and hot dogs. Donations will be accepted to cover the costs.

All are welcome, and those who don’t have a church of their own are especially encouraged to attend and find out about First Presbyterian.

First Presbyterian also invites children to its Veggie Tale Adventure one-day Vacation Bible School, set for Saturday, Aug. 1. Children from pre-kindergarten-age through fifth grade are invited.

The event, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., will include a movie, worship time, crafts, lunch, a snack, and other activities. The cost of admission is canned food donated for Community Life Center in Deltona, or an unwrapped toy for the Student Reach Out toy drive.

To register, send your child’s name, age, telephone number, e-mail address and any pertinent medical information to firstpresdebary@aol.com.

Hello, neighbors

A Block Party to introduce Trinity United Methodist Church in DeLand to its neighbors is planned for 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29. The Evangelism and Educations teams will be promoting the church’s 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. worship services, Sunday-school classes, including a new one for young adults, the Music Maker program, Wednesday Women, various music opportunities, youth programs, the nursery school and the Trinity Learning Center.

The free event will include large inflatables for children to play on, games, hot dogs with all the trimmings, and entertainment by disc jockey Jeff Leder.

Christian All Stars

Christian All Stars is the theme of Vacation Bible School at Liberty Independent Baptist Church in DeLand. The school runs 6-8:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, through Friday, Aug. 7, for children ages 4-16.

Participants will hear Bible stories and learn principles to become winners and champions in the family of God. Free transportation to and from school is available if needed.

To register, call (386) 738-1822 or (386) 736-7412.

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