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All are welcome to join us for worship on Sunday morning for a message titled Living Hope from Pastor Kevin at the Longleaf campus and a message from Pastor Britt titled Living Hope, Living Large at the Mandarin campus.
If you are not joining us in person we invite you to participate online at any of the platforms linked at the end of this email. We are excited to worship with you!
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Balancing & Building Campaign
In order to move forward with a balanced budget for 2026, our Church Council has approved a special campaign to support the Church Fund, to continue the positive momentum that is building throughout our church. The Balancing & Building campaign has a goal of $85,000 and will take place between April 12 and May 3. We are asking you to consider an extra one-time gift above your normal giving. We are excited to share that an anonymous congregation member has offered to match the first $50,000 given to this campaign! Any contribution you make will effectively be doubled. Gifts may be brought to the church or given through Realm by choosing "Balancing & Building".
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April 16 | Spring Bunco Night
Get ready for an evening of laughter, dice rolling and friendly competition at our Spring Bunco Night on Thursday, April 16 at 6:00 PM in Wesley Hall! Learn more and register here.
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April 16 | Ladies Luncheon Potluck
All women are invited to a Ladies Luncheon Potluck on Thursday, April 16 at 11:30 AM. Bring your favorite dish to share and enjoy a wonderful time of food, fellowship, and conversation together. Drinks will be provided. This is a great opportunity to relax, connect with friends, and welcome new faces, so be sure to bring a friend and join us! Sharing a meal together is a meaningful way churches build community and fellowship. Meeting will be at Willa Cuthbert's home (2118 Thorn Hollow Ct, St. Augustine, FL 32092). Call (904) 382-0439 for more information.
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Looking for Instrumentalists
Are you age 14 - 114 with at least two years of experience playing a band or orchestral instrument? Would you be interested in playing in an ensemble at Mandarin’s Traditional service occasionally, including at Christmas time?
Please email Sarah Shoremount to let her know what instrument you play.
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Easter Palms for Sale
The palms used to decorate our Easter worship services are available for purchase after Easter. For $15, you can take one home to enjoy as a reminder of our Easter celebration. Quantities are limited, so be sure to pick one up while they last! Register and pay through Realm here or call the church office.
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Upcoming Classes & Small Groups
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Apr 16| Ladies Luncheon – 11:30 AM
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Tues. | Men’s 210 Scripture & Coffee Fellowship – 7:00 AM » Dunkin on CR 210*
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Tues.| The Rock, The Road & The Rabbi – 9:30 AM » Room 842
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1st + 3rd Fri. | Longleaf Men’s Fellowship – 8:00 AM » Starbuck's (SR 13)*
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Fri. |Men's Friday Coffee Crew – 7:30 AM » Maple Street Biscuit on Racetrack Rd.*
*All are welcome to join
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Upcoming Ways to Serve + Get Involved
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April 13 | ICARE Nehemiah Assembly
Join us, at Abyssinia Missionary Baptist Church, on Monday, April 13, at 6:45 PM. Everyone is invited to attend. The best way to get involved with ICARE is to simply attend this gathering. ICARE will discuss the research issues it has focused on this year.
If you are interested in carpooling to the north side of Jacksonville for this gathering, please email Gabrielle. We are looking into either carpooling or driving the church bus from our Mandarin campus.
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April 26 | Rise Against Hunger
It’s time for our annual meal-packing event with Rise Against Hunger. Click here to learn more and register for your shift(s). Remember to register each family member/person who will participate.
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Upcoming Summer Dates
Make your child's summer one to remember from June 8th to July 31st for your child with MUMC’s Summer Camp! We have also opened our volunteer sign up for VBS and Basketball Camp.
Registration has started for campers and volunteers for week 1. Click here.
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Enrolling Now – Warren Willis
We will be taking current 3rd-12th grade students to Warren Willis Summer Camp again. This is a sleepover camp from June 22-27. Check out their site for more information Summer Camp – Overnight Camps and to register. Once registered, remember to also register them with us.
| | For more information, see the Youth at a Glance email. Email Paula to sign up for our weekly Youth at a Glance, sign up for text message reminders here, and visit our website. View weekly activities, the calendar, and full list of events here. | | | | |
Upcoming Youth Dates
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Apr 10-11 | Middle School Sea World Trip
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Apr 12 | Youth Leadership » 3:30 PM
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Apr 12 | Broadway Night Practice » 4:30 PM
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Apr 17 | HS Night Out » 7:00 - 10:00 PM
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Apr 19 | Youth Sunday at Mandarin
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Apr 19 | New to Youth Parent Mtg + Confirmation » 12:00 PM
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Apr 24 | Friday Night Live | Gym Games at Mandarin
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Apr 25 | Youth Beach Day
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Apr 26 | Rise Against Hunger | Confirmation 12:00 PM
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Apr 26 | Parent Connect » 5:00 PM
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Apr 26 | Youth Takeover + Worship Night
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Apr 30 | Broadway Nights
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July 13-17 | Passion Camp
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April 19 | Youth Sunday at Mandarin
We have Youth Sunday on April 19 at the Mandarin campus for both services. Youth Band will be leading worship in both services as well. We are in need of senior speakers, please reach out to Paula if you are interested.
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Youth @ Homes for Summer 2026
We are looking for families to host our summer Youth @ Homes pool parties. Please consider picking one of these days to host:
May 24
June 7, 21, 28
July 5, 12, 19
August 9
Sign up here if you're interested.
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Confirmation
Class Dates: April 19, April 26, May 3, and May 6 (Wednesday from 6:30-8:30 PM)
Confirmation Beach Baptism: Saturday, May 16 at 5:00 PM at Micklers Beach
Confirmation Sunday will be May 17 at Longleaf and May 24 at Mandarin.
Confirmation Luncheon: May 24 at 12:00 PM at Mandarin campus
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July 13-17 | Passion Camp
Our first deposit is due for the summer of 2026 of $100. Passion Camp is a fan favorite and our group has gotten so much out of this camp these past four years. It is not too late to sign up! Click here.
| | Children’s Ministry Events sign up click here. If you have any questions, please contact Angie. | | | | |
What are the Children Learning this Month?
Visit our website to find out what your children are learning this month! Click here.
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Coming Up in Children's Ministry
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Wednesdays | Children’s Choir & Classes – 6:00 - 8:00 PM
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Sundays | Junior Youth – 12:00 to 2:30 PM
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Sunday Morning Volunteers + Acolyte Sign Up
Volunteers sign up for Sunday Acolytes and to help in Children’s classes at 9:00, 10:00, and 11:00 AM.
Did you know that volunteering can get you a parent's night out? Serve once a month or equivalent and receive a night out in January and August.
Click here to sign up for Acolytes or class help.
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Junior Youth (4th + 5th Grade)
We invite all Junior Youth to join us on Sundays 12:00 - 2:30 PM for food, fellowship, and fun starting this Sunday. Sign up on event link above.
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Sign your child up for preschool today!
Join a loving community where faith and education grow hand and hand. Openings are available for all ages through VPK.
Enroll now for 2026-2027 for ages 9 months through VPK. Schedule your tour today. Learn more here or email Kristie O’Keefe.
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Quick Links
To learn more about any of the events you saw above or about more activities offered on our two campuses, click the links below:
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Mandarin United
Methodist Church
11270 San Jose Blvd,
Jacksonville, FL 32223
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Longleaf Church,
a branch of Mandarin United
Methodist Church
1365 Shetland Drive
St. Johns, FL 32259
| | Prayer Requests? Email office@mumc.net. Do you have something you want included in the Weekly Update? Please submit it here by Monday at 2:00 PM. | | | | |
