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Area Churches Celebrate Easter

As Easter dawns, local churches are prepared to celecrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. At St. Brendan's The Navigator, 100 Ocean Shore Blvd., the community gathers for Easter Sunday Mass, welcoming all at 8:30, 9:30, and 11:00 am to share in the joy and solemnity of the occasion. Their website, www.StBrendansChurchofOrmond.org, offers further details.

Meanwhile, St. James Episcopal Church at 44 S Halifax Dr. culminates the Holy Week with a Sunrise Service at The Casements at 6:30am, and at the church at 8am & 10am with the 10am service streaming online as well. They extend an invitation for both in-person and streaming participants, promising a spiritually enriching experience detailed on www.stjamesobfl.org.

Trinity Lutheran Church, Holly Hill and Lighthouse Christ Presbyterian Church, each beckon the faithful and curious alike, offering moments of contemplation and celebration. The Trinity Lutheran Church offers a Continental Breakfast from 9-10am with the Easter Service at 10:15am, while Lighthouse Christ Presbyterian offers an Easter Sunday service at 10am.

Christ Community Church in Daytona Beach, with their doors open to all on Easter Sunday, offering three Easter Sunday services at 7am,9am, and 1045am.

From the solemnity of Maundy Thursday and Good Friday services to the exuberant Easter Sunday celebrations, the Ormond Beach area churches, each in their own way, offer a mosaic of faith, hope, and community, embodying the spirit of Easter.

Volusia 2024 Hurricane Safety Expo To Be Held In Deland

Volusia County, in collaboration with the Volusia Community Organizations Active in Disasters (COAD) and the Volusia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, is excited to unveil the 2024 Hurricane Expo details. Set to occur from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, the event will be held at the Volusia County UF/IFAS Extension Office, 3100 E. New York Ave., DeLand, within the Hester and Daugharty buildings adjacent to the Volusia County Fairgrounds. Attendees will be guided by marked signage to navigate the entrance and parking.

The Expo aims to educate and prepare the community for hurricane season through engaging safety demonstrations, educational presentations, and comprehensive hurricane preparedness exhibits.

"The Hurricane Expo is not just a resource fair as some may think; it's a crucial opportunity for our community to come together, learn, and prepare," said Emergency Management Director Clint Mecham. "With interactive exhibits, vital safety information, and the distribution of essential preparedness items, it promises to be an informative and empowering experience for all attendees."

To enhance community safety, Volusia County and its partners will also distribute weather radios and other vital safety items to residents on a first-come, first-served basis. Details about vendors and guest speakers will be announced as the event approaches. The Expo is free to attend, and no pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Yolanda Buckles at 386-254-1500 or [email protected].

News Release from Volusia County

Have You Seen This Young Lady?

Jayden has not been heard from since Monday . She could be anywhere from New Smyrna / Port orange - Ormond area that we know of . Some friends of hers have mentioned that she may be with a male that lives in Ormond beach and goes to Seabreeze high school .

If ANYONE has contact with Jayden or sees her please let her know that she is not in any trouble, her family is just wanting to have her home safe and to work everything out . Her mother especially just wants to atleast know she is safe .

Please contact Port Orange Police Department with any information or Jay.. you can text me directly if you want - 386-241-2066 just let us know you are ok .

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