As many of you know, we are in a season of transition in the life of our church. The Session continues to meet every Tuesday at 6:30 PM, working carefully and faithfully as we prepare for what comes next. We continue to hold Pastor Mario and his family in our prayers. While his new ministry officially begins on May 1st, he will remain in the area for a little while longer. Transitions like this take time, and your prayers for him and his family are deeply appreciated. There a

The Session of First Presbyterian Church of Eustis is calling for a Special Congregational Meeting on Sunday, April 26, immediately following worship , for the purpose of voting on the dissolution of the pastoral relationship between the congregation and Pastor Mario Bolivar. We want to share clearly that Pastor Mario’s decision to step down is not the result of something that he, or anyone in the life of this church, has done or not done. Rather, after a season of prayer and

As many of you are aware, Pastor Mario will be stepping down from his role as Pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Eustis, with his final day of service being April 30. This is a meaningful moment in the life of our church—not one defined by uncertainty, but by faithful discernment and thoughtful preparation. Over the past several weeks, your Session has been actively engaged in prayer, conversation, and planning. They have approached this transition with diligence and care

"Jesus with us: More Than We Expected" During this past season of Lent, our church family—children and adults alike—participated in a simple yet meaningful invitation: to draw what it looks like to believe that Jesus is with us . What emerged was more than artwork. It was testimony. It was theology expressed in color, imagination, memory, and hope. At the time, I did not know how these drawings would be used. I simply trusted the moment as a gift. Now, as we enter these three

Hello Church! Beloved Faith Family... It is with a heart full of gratitude, love, and deep emotion that I share with you an important update in the life of our church and my own call as a disciple of Christ. After a season of prayerful discernment, I have accepted a new call to serve as Equipping Presbyter and Stated Clerk with the Presbytery of Florida. This means that, effective April 30, 2026, I will be stepping down from my role as Pastor and Head of Staff of First Presby

This Lent, we are inviting you—church family and friends—to walk with Jesus from the wilderness to the empty tomb. Beginning Tuesday, February 24 , we will gather each week to reflect together on From Wilderness to Glory: Lent and Easter for Everyone by N. T. Wright . This 7-week devotional traces Jesus’ journey from temptation in the wilderness to the cross—and ultimately to resurrection glory. It holds together the honesty of Lent (lament, struggle, waiting) and the hope o

Filling Our Hearts With Truth That Lasts There is no shortage of voices telling us who we should be, how we should feel, or what will finally make us whole. Every season of life brings its own pressures, questions, and distractions. And yet, Scripture reminds us again and again that lasting peace, identity, and strength are not found in self-help strategies or quick fixes—but in the unchanging truth of God’s Word. This February, our women’s ministry invites you into a deeper,

Our New Class of Ruling Elders We give thanks to God for the gift of leadership in our church and for the faithful men and women who have answered the call to serve as Ruling Elders at First Presbyterian Church of Eustis . In the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Ruling Elders are elected by the congregation from among its members. Their election reflects the rich diversity of the body of Christ and affirms our shared commitment to participation, inclusion, prayerful discernment,

Loving Our Church into Tomorrow A gentle invitation to participate Our Session has agreed to have First Presbyterian Church of Eustis participate in a doctoral research project led by Rev. Shawn J. Smith , titled Loving Your Church into Tomorrow . This study is part of Shawn’s doctoral work through Asbury Theological Seminary and focuses on how congregations navigate, survive, and heal after seasons of trauma—such as the pandemic, leadership transitions, or prolonged tensio

Today we give thanks and celebrate the election of a new class of Ruling Elders for First Presbyterian Church of Eustis. Within the Presbyterian Church (USA) , Ruling Elders share in the ministry of spiritual leadership, discernment, and governance of the church. Alongside Teaching Elders, they help guide the life, mission, and witness of the congregation, always seeking to be faithful to Christ and attentive to the movement of the Holy Spirit. We are grateful for those who h

Come hear and experience the Nativity story as told in the Gospels, beautifully woven with both traditional and contemporary music. It’s a meaningful and memorable way to celebrate the birth of our Messiah! At 6:00 PM, enjoy a special music prelude in the Sanctuary . During this time, children are invited to join Pastor Mario (Gathering Place) and our team of volunteers for a hot cocoa bar and the reading of an original Christmas story created to spark their imagination and c

A week after Hurricane Melissa struck the Caribbean, the scale of destruction continues to unfold. According to independent reports, this storm — the strongest ever to make landfall in Jamaica and one of the most powerful Atlantic hurricanes in 25 years — left behind heartbreaking devastation. We give not because God is in control, but because God is in charge —leading us to act with compassion and faith. Melissa made landfall in southwestern Jamaica as a Category 5 hurrica

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It’s that time again—our 2025 Presbyterian Women Bible Study is about to begin, and we would love for you to join us! When: Tuesday,...