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Creating Church-wide Hospitality
Romans 12:13 “Practice hospitality.” One of the great blessings each local church has is showing hospitality to everyone. How can we be a...
Joy Holifield
Mar 29, 20232 min read


Even Amid His Frustration.
Today, while the choir was singing, I got an idea! About a week ago, I was driving home from Clermont when I got a frantic call from my...
Mario Bolivar
Mar 28, 20233 min read


The Senseless Loss of Life
Once again, as we end a busy day, our nation is grieved by the senseless loss of life. On Monday, March 27, 2023, at Covenant...
Mario Bolivar
Mar 28, 20231 min read


"I Wish God Would Just Speak to Me!"
"A survey from 2021 found that 11 percent of Americans read the Bible daily. Trends in reading habits over four years showed that the...
Mario Bolivar
Mar 21, 20234 min read
GENEROSITY MAKES US FEEL GOOD!
We just graduated our class, held here in the Gathering Place at FPCE, of Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University. Both Karen and Jim...
Dalton Yancy
Mar 15, 20233 min read


In the Garden
Gospel composer C. Austin Miles (1868–1946) was originally educated and trained as a pharmacist, but after achieving some success as a...
Cindy Curtis
Mar 15, 20233 min read


This much I know...
"Training Children in the way they should go..." someone very close to me used to say. In fact, every time I think/read Proverbs 22:6, I...
Mario Bolivar
Mar 14, 20232 min read


Same God
Same God was written from the truth of what God spoke in Malachi 3:6: “I, The LORD do not change." Would you take some time to look back...
Joy Holifield
Feb 28, 20231 min read


Stayed Around After Worship
Church revivals, or revival meetings, are Christian faith events coordinated within the organized Christian church to enliven or...
Mario Bolivar
Feb 21, 20233 min read


My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less
"My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less" is a favorite and well-known hymn found not only in the Presbyterian Hymnal, but also the hymnals of...
Cindy Curtis
Feb 15, 20232 min read


Speak Life
Jennifer Warren, Shannon Walter, and I had the privilege of chaperoning 15 youth to see the concert of TobyMac at the Amway Center in...
Mel Bolivar
Feb 7, 20232 min read


Going Deeper Into Prayer
There is immense power in prayer. Prayer draws us into a deep relationship with God and He satisfies our deepest longings. When we are...
Joy Holifield
Jan 31, 20231 min read


Thinking About Lent
What spurs people to action? Whether making a purchasing decision or motivating a team of people on a project. Some call it a switch,...
Mario Bolivar
Jan 30, 20232 min read


MMO Thoughts
Jesus called the children to him and said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to...
Cheryl Matthews
Jan 30, 20231 min read


Unending Hope
By Melissa Bolivar, January 2023. Two weeks ago, Shannon and I had the privilege to attend a Children’s Pastor Conference hosted by INCM...
Mario Bolivar
Jan 24, 20234 min read


Love the Sinner, Hate the Sin.
I cannot tell you how many times I have heard this from a good-minded Christian with the best intentions. You wouldn't believe how often...
Mario Bolivar
Jan 24, 20233 min read


Presbytery Moderator '23
News from Our Central Florida Presbytery Dear Friends, I was honored to be elected your moderator for this year. We are all part of a...
Mario Bolivar
Jan 17, 20232 min read


Now Preaching!
New Sermon Series (4 Weeks) Begins January 22nd "Our Firm Foundation" -- The Constant Epiphany By Rev. Mario Bolivar Generally speaking,...
Mario Bolivar
Jan 17, 20232 min read


Co-Active Coaching
You probably heard that I am (Pastor Mario) away from the Church this week. I am taking a week for continuing education and I am part of...
Mario Bolivar
Jan 11, 20232 min read


Mario Bolivar
Jan 10, 20230 min read
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