Boca Grande Lighthouse Church - Boca Grande, Florida, USA
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N 26° 44.952 W 082° 15.768
17R E 374428 N 2959280
A United Methodist Church on Gasparilla Island.
Waymark Code: WM10327
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 02/16/2019
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The Boca Grande Lighthouse Church is the oldest United Methodist Church on the island.
The following is from the historical marker located on church grounds:
(first side)
Boca Grande United Methodist Church - Est. July 10, 1910
The oldest church on the island. On Jan.10, 1910 the Rev. D.B. Sweat was sent to minister to the needs of the growing community. Six months later the church was chartered with 17 members as Boca Grande Methodist Episcopal Church, South. The church has maintained year-round weekly worship services since the beginning. By 1914 there were 60 adult members, 44 children and 7 Sunday school classes. In the 20's a weekly newspaper called the "Boca Grande Banner" was published, a Junior League formed and a Ladies Aid Society to help those in need and support missionaries.
(second side)
Boca Grande United Methodist Church - Est. July 10, 1910
During the 20th century 60 pastors served the church; two went on to become Bishops. The church continues its legacy of mission and ministering to an ever-changing and diverse island community. The "Lighthouse" was adopted in 1998 symbolizing Jesus Christ, the true light which enlightens everyone, shining through the church into the world-guiding, helping and transforming lives.
Jesus said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life" John 8:12
Active church?: Yes
Service times:
Worship Time: Out of Season 10:00 AM (April-December)
In Season 8:00am, 9:00am, & 10:45am (January-April)
Website: [Web Link]
Year Built: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:At least one photo. You're welcome to be in the picture, but please, No GPSr.