First UMC Book Club First Wednesday of Each Month
Ten ladies from the United Women in Faith here at Bonita First UMC met on Monday, October 21, in Fellowship Hall to reflect on our […]
Homeless Outreach Mission
In an effort to help our neighbors who are dealing with homelessness, the First UMC family is collecting non-perishable food items to be donated to […]
This week’s note from Rev. Ben: Tomorrow
Elections in the United States are unique in many ways, not least the protracted time many campaigns seem to (and actually) run. So, to say […]
This week’s note from Rev. Ben: Where Is Milton Now?
That’s the news article my phone suggested to me this afternoon. And I get it. Searching and consuming news and videos and forecasts around Milton […]
This week’s note from Rev. Ben: Buckets
Since Helene moved beyond us, we have seen many areas further north in Florida and beyond that were not as fortunate. I’m grateful for the […]
This week’s note from Rev. Ben: Helene, Grimace, and Candelita
As I write Thursday afternoon, Hurricane Helene has fortunately not brought the kind of conditions for us that will make it one of memory for […]
This week’s note from Rev. Ben: Defense Delayed
One of my favorite poems is Jack Gilbert’s “A Brief for the Defense”. I don’t often share that because most people don’t care that I […]
First Bonita Welcomes Our New Pianist, Emily Buikema
My husband Matt and I are celebrating 45 years of marriage this year. We have three sons and five grandchildren with one more expected soon. […]
This week’s note from Rev. Ben
City on a Hill Sermons don’t often become famous. There are a few in my professional company that are at least somewhat familiar, but even […]
This week’s note from Rev. Ben
Residing Hope I grew up in Sanford, the southern side of Lake Monroe. When I started getting involved in First United Methodist of Sanford, […]
