First United Methodist Church donates $17,000 to support new hygiene facility, aiming to restore dignity and hope for people experiencing homelessness.
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Beloved Pastor Retires After 48 Years in Ministry
On Christmas Day, the Rev. David McEntire gave the final sermon of his 48 years in ministry – 15 of those at First United Methodist Church in Lakeland.
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Local Methodists Express Grief, Hope After LGBTQ Vote
“It’s been an exhausting week,” said the Rev. David McEntire, senior pastor of First United Methodist Church in Lakeland, speaking to his congregation during Sunday morning worship. “We’re kind of worn out.” Like many of his fellow United Methodists, McEntire was left wondering about the future of his denomination in the wake of a strife-filled […]
