Sunday Worship, May 29
The Case of the Amazing Abundance
1 Kings 17:1-24

Sometimes, we find ourselves tired, at the end of our rope or even feeling dead inside. And yet, the tale of Elijah shows us that we can find hope and amazing abundance in God. 

Join us for the first Sunday of a new worship series on Elijah and Elisha, two of the Old Testament's greatest special agents! Hear their stories of faith, courage, trust, and obedience--and discover how you, too, can be an agent for God. Learn more.

Sanctuary: The Rev. Justin LaRosa
Chapel and Magnolia: Mat Hotho
NEWS
Ministry Leaders Share Updates, Prayers for The Portico Campus

Members serving across ministry areas gathered Monday night to hear updates on ministry plans for The Portico campus, identify needs to be met, and to pray for the new campus. Learn more about the launch of The Portico campus and how you can support with your prayers or your presence.
Offering for the Florida United Methodist Children's Home

This Sunday, we will join United Methodist churches across Florida in a 5th Sunday offering for the Florida United Methodist Children's Home. The home has been a refuge and haven for abused, neglected and troubled children for over 100 years. Learn more.
Purchase a Manna Bag for the Hungry Sunday

Purchase a Manna Bag filled with ready-to-eat food, socks and Scriptures of encouragement this Sunday. Bags are $5 and will be sold in the Courtyard and Magnolia Patio. Learn more.
PrimeTimers Enjoy Concert, Great Apes Exhibit and More

The PrimeTimers, our older adults group, recently enjoyed a luncheon concert by Ed Kilbourne, and a tour of a Great Apes exhibit, and are planning a Pizza Party to top off their spring schedule. View photos, learn more about the PrimeTimers, and RSVP to the pizza luncheon here.
Wrap-Up of the 2016 General Conference

Representatives of the United Methodist Church from all around the world approved a $604 million annual budget, approved a new hymnal, and hit the "pause button" on debates around human sexuality at the quadrennial General Conference that concluded Friday in Portland, OR. Learn more about what happened at General Conference  in this article from the United Methodist Church.
Ministry Offices Closed Monday May 30

The Ministry Offices will be closed Monday, May 30, in observance of Memorial Day. The offices will re-open at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday May 31.
GROUPS AND EVENTS
Summer Groups Begin June 5

-The Bible Tells Me So, Wednesdays; 6:30 p.m. Chapel Lobby: Engaging Issues in Scripture

-How to Be Here; Sundays 5:30 p.m., Tuesdays 12:45 p.m., The Portico campus: Mindfulness

-Being Mortal; Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. Knox Hall 152: End-of-Life Decisions

-The Armor of God; Thursdays 9:30 a.m. Knox Hall 152: Women's Study
'Help Me Say Yes' Workshop Wednesday

Discover how you can use your unique talents and gifts to impact the life of this church at the "Help Me Say Yes" workshop, 6:30 p.m. this Wednesday in Knox Hall 156/157. RSVP here.
DOWNTOWN AT THE PORTICO
'Food Chains' Doc Night Thursday

Join us for a film and discussion about food and farm workers in Florida, 6 p.m. May 26 on the second floor of the Administration Building at The Portico (map). The film tells the story of an intrepid group of farm-workers who battle to defeat the $4 trillion global supermarket industry. Learn more.
5th Sunday Serve Night May 29th

Join us and stuff a Manna Bag at our first 2016 5th Sunday Serve night, 5:30 p.m. this Sunday at The Portico campus. Each bag will contain ready-to-eat food items and resources for individuals in need. Learn more.
SERVING OPPORTUNITIES
Support VBS as a Volunteer

Serve and support Vacation Bible school as a volunteer. Opportunities are available to work with children or support behind-the-scenes. Learn more about this and other serving opportunities here.
Impact Children this Summer

Give one Sunday and make an impact in Children's Ministries this summer. Teach children about the love of God as a substitute Shepherd (small group leader) over the summer (June 12-Aug. 7). Training, lesson plans, and supplies will be provided. To learn more or sign up, contact Meagan Kempton.
Change the Lives of Women as a Mentor

Opportunities are available to change the lives of formerly incarcerated women by walking with them through a six-month Christian based rehabilitation program. Learn more.
Impact Children this Summer

Multiple employment opportunities are currently available at both the Hyde Park and The Portico campuses, including a new full-time opening for a Receptionist/Administrative Assistant at the Hyde Park campus. Learn more or find out how to apply.
CHILDREN AND YOUTH
Review and Share Youth Sunday Sermon and Skit

On May 22, students from our Merge Youth Ministries led all our worship services. You may review and share the sermon and skit from the Sanctuary services in our sermon archives.
Fourth Grade Students Served in Open Arms

Recently, a group of our 4th grade students served breakfast at our Open Arms homeless ministry. When asked about their experience, one student remarked, "It was really nice to see how providing food made the people so happy." You may view photos from the day of service here.
FAMILY CIRCLE
  • Sympathy to Brenda Harris on the death of her brother, Ellis Anderson, May 21.
  • Congratulations to Jackie and Rick Cain on the birth of their daughter, Morgan Cecilia Cain, May 19.
  • Happy 56th Anniversary to Brookman and Darrell Painter, May 26
  • Happy 59th Anniversary to Jim and Nancy Sherfey, May 25
  • Happy 63rd Anniversary to Jack and Barbara Stefany, May 30
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