Grief Share Starts Tonight!

King of Peace MCC Matters

May 13th, 2026

May 17th, 2026

10:30 am

Sermon:

"Learning to Perceive"

Sacred Text:

Ephesians 1:15-18

Mark 8:22-26

A Word from Ray

Have you ever found yourself wondering what God desires for your life—what direction, what purpose, what next step? All of us face those moments. The good news is that God gives us practices that help us listen more deeply. Scripture calls this holy work discernment.

This Sunday, we’ll explore what discernment really is and why it matters for our spiritual journey. Our guiding text will be Ephesians 1:15–18, where Paul prays that the eyes of our hearts may be enlightened.

Join us this Sunday as we reflect together on “Learning to Perceive.”

Blessings,

Ray

Upcoming Activities

Grief comes in many shapes and sizes and for many different reasons. Whether it's from the loss of a loved one or a pet, or anything else that might be causing grief, consider joining Rev. Lorraine and our very own Sara Ritter for our Grief Share Group. We will meet over 3 Wednesdays from May 13th-27th at 7 pm. RSVP in the foyer or email melanie@churchstpetersburg.org.

Our next monthly Breakfast Club at Parkside Cafe is this Thursday, May 14th, at 9 am. It's always a good time of food and fellowship. Everyone is welcome. If you are an early riser, join us!

Our next monthly Board Meeting is Tuesday, 5/19 at 6:30 pm. You can attend virtually by accessing the Zoom link below. Everyone is welcome to attend.

To login to the Zoom meeting, click on the link below!

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86951878244?pwd=MUXKnZhTAz0C8tt6zXLoP2Z2LShpOF.1

Meeting ID: 869 5187 8244

Passcode: 210856

Pride season is gearing up! We need your help to work our booth at Gulfport Pride on Saturday, June 6th. If you are able, please sign up in the foyer or contact the church office. If you have any questions, please see Tim Uber or TC McCarthy.

Starting next week, we will accept payment for the Rays Pride Night tickets. We ordered tickets based on those individuals who signed up and showed interest. We are asking for you to pay for those before or after worship on Sunday, May 24th or 31st. If you have any questions, please contact the church office.

The newly requested items for the month of May are as follows:

Macaroni and Cheese, Cereal, Canned Meat,

Canned Proteins, Small Jars of Peanut Butter,

and Cases of Bottled Water (16 oz. bottles)

If you are able to donate, please bring them with you on Sunday or during the week when the office is open, and place them in the donation cart in the foyer.

Help us get the word out about our food pantry, both for clients and those who could donate food needs. Feel free to pass this flier on to anyone you can!

The Food Pantry is also looking for some extra volunteers for the weekly distributions, especially on Mondays. If this is something you are interested in, please reach out to Buddy Gulliford or call the church office.

Want to schedule a meeting with Rev. Ray? Click here, and you can easily select a date and time that Rev. Ray has available. After you submit your scheduling, you'll receive a confirmation email.

Upcoming Community Activities

After 55 years of ministry, Rev. Elder Nancy Wilson is retiring. If you'd like to help celebrate her life of ministry, Suncoast MCC in Venice, FL is hosting a retirement party on Saturday, May 23rd from 2-4 pm. Please RSVP to BOD2026@suncoastmcc.com.

Tickets for the next concert of The Gay Men's Chorus of Tampa Bay are now on sale. On May 29th and 30th, GMCTB presents Love in Technicolor in St. Petersburg and Tampa. This concert will feature songs of love and heartbreak and songs from the movies. Click here to order your tickets. Get your tickets early, before they sell out!