Lent
Lent is the solemn Christian religious observance in the liturgical year in preparation for Easter. It echoes the 40 days Jesus spent fasting in the desert and enduring temptation by Satan, according to the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke, before beginning his public ministry.
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Good Friday Service
Good Friday, also known as Holy Friday, Great Friday, Great and Holy Friday, or Friday of the Passion of the Lord, is a solemn Christian holy day commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary (Golgotha). It is observed during Holy Week.
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Join us at 6pm for a solemn commemoration service on Good Friday as we prepare our hearts ahead of our Easter celebration.
Easter Service
Easter, also called Pascha or Resurrection Sunday, is a Christian festival and cultural holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, described in the New Testament as having occurred on the third day of his burial following his crucifixion by the Romans at Calvary c. 30 AD. It is the culmination of the Passion of Jesus, preceded by Lent (or Great Lent), a 40-day period of fasting, prayer, and penance.
The season of Easter (Eastertide) takes us until our Pentecost celebration.
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Join us to celebrate our risen savior, Jesus Christ, as we express worshipful hearts with our traditional “Blossoming of the Cross.”
Pentecost
Pentecost (also called Whit Sunday, Whitsunday or Whitsun) is a Christian holiday that takes place on the 49th day (50th day when inclusive counting is used) after Easter. It commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles of Jesus, Mary, and other followers of the Christ, while they were in Jerusalem celebrating the Feast of Weeks, as described in the Acts of the Apostles (Acts 2:1–31). Pentecost marks the "Birthday of the Church".
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Advent
Advent is a season observed in most Christian denominations as a time of waiting and preparation for both the celebration of Jesus's birth at Christmas and Jesus's return at the Second Coming. It begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas, often referred to as Advent Sunday. Advent is the beginning of the liturgical year in Western Christianity. The name comes from Latin adventus ('coming; arrival'), translating the Greek parousia from the New Testament, originally referring to the Second Coming.
The season of Advent in the Christian calendar anticipates the "coming of Christ" from three different perspectives: the physical nativity in Bethlehem, the reception of Christ in the heart of the believer, and the eschatological Second Coming.
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Christmas Breakfast & Cookie Exchange
Our Christmas potluck breakfast will be at 9:15am, before our worship service. And our traditional cookie exchange will be after service.
Christmas Caroling Hayride
Our Christmas Caroling Hayride will happen at 6:30pm on Friday or Saturday, weather permitting. It will also include pizza dinner, hot chocolate, and s’mores around the fire pit.
Christmas Eve Worship Service
Join us for the Christmas story, singing, candlelight, and our final preparation before the Christmas celebration.
Making Life Disciples Boot Camp
Carenet is hosting a Making Life Disciples Boot Camp. Click here for more information about how Carenet is supporting the Church in making disciples.
Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday is a holy day of prayer and fasting in many Western Christian denominations. It marks the first day of Lent: the seven weeks of prayer, fasting and almsgiving before the arrival of Easter.
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Fat Tuesday
Mardi Gras is French for "Fat Tuesday", referring to it being the last day of consuming rich, fatty foods, most notably red meat, in preparation for the Christian fasting season of Lent, during which such foods are avoided.
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Night to Shine
Night to Shine is an unforgettable worldwide celebration event, centered on God's love, honoring and valuing people with special needs.
Volunteers and guests can register here: https://lfchurch.com/nts-2026/
Vero Beach Prayer Breakfast
The annual Vero Beach Prayer Breakfast is pleased to announce that Os Guinness, Pastor Rob McCoy and January Littlejohn will be speaking.
Inspirational music will be performed by Guy Penrod.
Church Workday
Meet at Fellsmere Historical Church ready and dressed to work: painting, digging, fixing, etc.
Making Life Disciples Boot Camp
Carenet is hosting a Making Life Disciples Boot Camp. Click here for more information about how Carenet is supporting the Church in making disciples.
Frog Leg Festival
The world’s largest frog leg festival is in Fellsmere, Florida. And’s celebrating 36 years of down-home tradition!
Epiphany
A feast day and church season (Epiphanytide) celebrating the manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles as represented by the Magi following the star to Jesus, the new king of the Jews. (Matthew 2:1–12)
Christmas
Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on December 25 as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people around the world. A liturgical feast central to Christianity, Christmas preparation begins on the First Sunday of Advent and it is followed by Christmastide, which historically in the West lasts twelve days and culminates on Twelfth Night.
Christmas Eve Worship Service
Join us to worship the Lord as we commemorate and celebrate the birth of Christ, when God took humanity upon himself to commence a ministry of love for the redemption and deliverance of his people.
Christmas Caroling Hayride
Join us for our Christmas Caroling Hayride in Fellsmere. We’ll gather at the church 6:30pm. The hayride will depart at 6:45pm.
We’ll have pizza, hot chocolate, and a bonfire to follow.
Christmas Breakfast & Cookie Exchange
Join us before worship service for Christmas Potluck Breakfast at 9:15am.
And for all who wish to participate in our traditional cookie exchange, please brings a batch of cookies to exchange, enjoy, and take home after the service.
Free Christmas Concert 2025
Join us at Fellsmere Historical Church for a free Christmas Concert. Musicians Sally Shorrock (flute), Dr. David Borst (bassoon), and Gretchen Cover (harp) will perform a mix of traditional carols, contemporary Christmas songs, and a four-carol, two-verse singalong.
Click here to RSVP.
Sebastian Christmas Parade 2025
Enjoy Sebastian’s Annual Christmas Parade along Indian River Drive from Main Street to Riverview Park. Fellsmere Historical Church’s resident banjo player, Rich Votapka, will be treating parade goers with traditional Christmas carols and sing-alongs on the banjo.
Parade lineup begins at 5:30.
Parade starts at 6:30.
Fellsmere Family Christmas 2025
The Fellsmere Beautification Committee presents Christmas in Fellsmere at Fellsmere City Hall (aka the Old School House.)
Come enjoy a tree-lighting ceremony, meet and greet with Santa, bounce houses, hot chocolate and cookies, gifts, and contests.
Fellsmere Churches Hymn Sing
Join a group of Fellsmere Churches for our rotating hymn sings. Every month with a fifth Sunday, we will gather at a different church to sing and enjoy fellowship.
ROTATION
August 31, 2025
Fellsmere Historical Church, 6pm
November 30, 2025
Fellsmere Chapel, 6pm
March 29, 2026
Location TBD
May 31, 2026
Location TBD
Advent
Advent is a season observed in most Christian denominations as a time of waiting and preparation for both the celebration of Jesus's birth at Christmas and the return of Christ at the Second Coming. It begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas, often referred to as Advent Sunday. Advent is the beginning of the liturgical year in Western Christianity. The name comes from Latin adventus ('coming; arrival'), translating the Greek parousia from the New Testament, originally referring to the Second Coming.
Thanksgiving Day
Happy Thanksgiving! May gratitude open us to the rule and reign of love in Christ Jesus. And may that love warm our food and our relationships for Kingdom glory.
Grandpa's Turkey Shoot
Our friends at Eagle’s Landing in Fellsmere are hosting Grandpa’s Turkey Shoot, a fun time for fathers and grandfathers to bring their kids (ages 10 & up) outside for archery instruction, range competitions, and BBQ dinner.
Cost is $35 per family. Space is limited.
RSVP to Steve: 321-557-2037
Pentecost
Pentecost (also called Whit Sunday, Whitsunday or Whitsun) is a Christian holiday which takes place on the 49th day after Easter Day. It commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles of Jesus while they were in Jerusalem celebrating the Feast of Weeks, as described in the Acts of the Apostles (Acts 2:1–31).
Easter Service
Join us for worship on Easter Sunday to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Easter, also called Pascha (Aramaic, Greek, Latin) or Resurrection Sunday, is a Christian festival and cultural holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, described in the New Testament as having occurred on the third day of his burial following his crucifixion by the Romans at Calvary c. 30 AD.
Good Friday
Good Friday is a Christian holy day observing the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary.
Lent
Lent is the solemn Christian religious observance in the liturgical year commemorating the 40 days Jesus spent fasting in the desert and enduring temptation by Satan, according to the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke, before beginning his public ministry.
Candlemas
Candlemas, also known as the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus Christ, the Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary, or the Feast of the Holy Encounter, is a Christian feast day commemorating the presentation of Jesus at the Temple by Joseph and Mary. It is based upon the account of the presentation of Jesus in Luke 2:22–40.
Men's Bible Study
A chapter-by-chapter study of the Bible for men to know God, to know themselves in Christ, and to know their purpose according to the will of God.
Tentative Schedule
Jan-Feb 2025: Ephesians
Feb-Sep 2025: Acts
Sep-Nov 2025: 1 & 2 Timothy
Open House: 100th Anniversary
FELLSMERE HISTORICAL CHURCH RECENTLY MARKED ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY.
WILL HOST OPEN HOUSE ON APRIL 28, 2024
The Fellsmere Historical Church at 39 N. Broadway, Fellsmere, held a special 100th Anniversary celebration dinner at Master’s Stables Wedding Barn at 10675 141st Avenue in Fellsmere on Sunday, April 7, 2024.
There were 60 people in attendance. Pastor J.R. Crooks gave the opening remarks and invocation; Rich Votapka presented the history of the church; and former pastor Reverend J.R. Hiott gave the closing remarks and benediction. Linda Votapka, the church music director, led the Fellsmere Historical Church Youth Choir in singing two selections of special music for the occasion.
Construction of the church building was started in 1922. It was completed in April 1924, and dedicated on April 6, 1924, as the “First Methodist Episcopal Church”. In 1968, it became the Fellsmere United Methodist Church, and in 1994, the “Fellsmere Historical Church” was established. This year marked the 100th anniversary of the dedication of the church building.
The Fellsmere Historical Church will host an open house for the public on Sunday, April 28, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. All those who wish to see the interior of this beautiful wooden building designed by church trustee, C. E. Nourse, a well-respected carpenter in Fellsmere in 1922, are invited.
Light refreshments will be served to all those who wish to attend.
Contact us if you have questions or would like more information.
Easter
“Peace be with you!”
Celebrate the resurrection of our Lord with us!
But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.
John 20:31
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Good Friday
“It is finished.”
Gather with us to remember the crucifixion of our Lord on Good Friday!
After this, Jesus, knowing that all was now finished, said (to fulfill the Scripture), “I thirst.”
John 19:28
Bound in linen cloths with the spices, they laid Jesus there.
Palm Sunday
“Hail, King of the Jews!”
Celebrate the Lord’s triumphal entry on Palm Sunday with us!
So Jesus came out, wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe. Pilate said to them, “Behold the man!”
John 19:5
Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world!