May 2025

Discover Christ * Grow in Faith * Serve Others

Mother's Day, May 12

Mother's Day Prayer: To the Moms Who Are

To the Moms who are struggling.

To the Moms filled with incandescent joy.

To the Moms who are remembering children who have died, and pregnancies that miscarried.

To the Moms who decided other parents were the best choice for their babies.

To the Moms who adopted babies and loved them fiercely.

To those experiencing frustration or desperation in infertility.

To those who mothered colleagues, mentees, neighborhood kids, and anyone who needed it.

To those remembering Moms no longer with us.

Mother's Day is a day to honor the unyielding love and care for others we call 'Motherhood,' wherever we have found it and in whatever ways we have found to cultivate it within ourselves.

(-written by Hannah Kardon)

Connect & Grow

Men’s Connect Group—A dynamic Connect Group where men support each other in growing in faith. Led by Felix Canella. Meets at the church every other Monday from 6:30 to 8 pm. May dates: May 12th.

Women’s Prayer Group—Join other women in praying through the weekly prayer list, the needs of our church, and the needs that we have in our lives. Led by Lynell Bell. Mondays at 10 am in Parlor 1. 

Art Class, Tuesdays at 10 am - Bring your own art projects to work on. The class always begins with devotions and prayer and ends with lunch. 

Young at Heart will meet on Wednesday, May 28th, from 11:30 am to 1 pm. Bring friends who don’t attend our church and enjoy a great lunch and program. The cost is $10 for lunch. RSVP to Jeanette Abbott at (904) 966-6604 or jpinwheelabbott@gmail.com.

United Women in Faith - The Palma Ceia UWF meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 1:00-3:00 pm for Bible study and fellowship. Their mission focus is the Palma Ceia Food Pantry, Hillsborough House of Hope, and The Spring of Tampa Bay. All women are invited to join them for their next meeting on Wednesday, May 21 at 1:00 pm.

Port Tampa Campus Discipleship Opportunities

Sunday School—Sundays at 9:15 am

Women’s Bible Study—Tuesday nights at 7 pm

Men’s Bible Study—Wednesdays at 7 pm

UPCOMING EVENTS:

• Sonshine Luncheon (potluck)- Fellowship Hall - Friday, May 16th at noon.
• Girls Day Out - May 23rd at 1 pm
• Join us for lunch each Sunday after church. The restaurant changes weekly and is listed in the bulletin.

Children's Ministry

Our children's ministry classrooms are located in the East Wing hallway and are available during services on Sunday mornings.

Nursery & Preschool (Infants to PreK3)—Children participate in mini Bible story lessons, activities, and engaging play centers.

Children Connect (PreK-4 to 5th Grade)—Our curriculum, BIG FAITH, engages children's natural sense of creativity and helps shape their growing FAITH in BIG ways!

Sunday Play—All Children and families are invited to the playground after worship on Sunday mornings. Grab a coffee and spend time getting to know other parents.

Get ready for Summer Family Fun Nights!

Fun for the whole family! Sundays from 4 to 6:30 pm. Dates: June 8 & 22, July 6 & 20, August 3

For Kids - Ages infants through rising 6th grade will set out on an expedition to True North: Trusting Jesus in a Wild World with music, lessons, crafts, and games!

Parent Connect Group - Parenting Through the Phases: From Birth to Graduation. No matter your child's age, connect with other parents who understand that it's just a phase and each phase matters. We will also learn the six things your kids need most and the four conversations to have with your kids at each phase.

Youth Service Hours - Middle and High School students can earn service hours as expedition assistants.

A Night Off Cooking! - Dinner is included, and families will eat together in the Fellowship Hall. 

The cost is $35 per week or $150 for the entire summer. REGISTER NOW

Student Ministry

Where students discover Christ, grow in faith, and serve others.

Last Sunday Night Youth of the School Year - May 4th

Join us from 5:30 to 7 pm for a night of fun and games as we celebrate a great school year and get ready for summer!

2025 Summer Mission Week - June 9th-13th. We will be loving our community by serving at Faith Cafe, Clothes to Kids, Shore Elementary, Residing Hope Children's Home, and Cornerstone Family Ministries. Plus, we will spend a fun-filled day at Volcano Bay. Spots are limited. Register now on our website.

Grad Sunday, May 18th

On Sunday, May 18th, we will recognize high school and college graduates during our Worship Services. 

If you haven't already, be sure to follow the Youth Instagram for information about youth and other fun activities! You can also email Anna at anna@palmaceiamethodist.org.

Palma Ceia Methodist Day School

Where Learning Lasts a Lifetime!

Can you believe this is our last month of school before summer? What a year of growth we saw in our students, our families, our teachers, and ourselves! I hope you will join us in celebrating our teachers this month, as well as Muffins with Mom, End of Year Performances, and 4/5s Graduation. 

PCMDS will be closed on the week of May 26th for post-planning. Students attending Summer Session will return to school on Monday, June 2nd. I hope everyone has a safe and fun summer! 

Sincerely,

Ms. Amanda,

Day School Director

End 68 Hours of Hunger (NEW!)

We are partnering with a new ministry that helps confront the approximately 68 hours of hunger that some school children experience between the free lunch they receive in school Friday and the free breakfast they receive in school Monday. This ministry is in addition to our Food Pantry and will support students in our community. Over the coming months, we will be sharing all the many ways you can get involved!

Food Pantry

Our Food Pantry provides emergency food assistance to all in need. BOGOs are a great way to shop for your family and donate to the pantry. Bring donations to the church on Sunday mornings or during the week, Mon-Thur, 9 am to 4 pm.  

Faith Cafe

Volunteer with us on the 1st or 2nd Friday of the month or any Saturday from 10:30 to 1:30 pm. The work is easy, and the rewards are great! Talk to Linda Goode or Lynn Toms to find out more. Sign up at www.faithcafetampa.org or email info@palmaceiamethodist.org.

Manna Bags

Manna bags are small enough to fit in your car and easy to give to people in need in our community. They are filled with simple hygiene and food items. Pick them up in the breezeway on Sunday mornings. (A $5 donation is appreciated to help cover the cost of items inside.)

Electronic Recycling

If you have old computers, tablets, phones, printers, or other electronic items collecting dust in your home, bring them to the Palma Ceia Church Office Monday-Thursday, 9 am to 4 pm. All devices are securely recycled so that your information is safe. (Items not accepted: TVs and household appliances.) 

A Caring Congregation

Our Congregational Care Team is here to support you! Please let us know if you have an upcoming procedure, have a specific prayer request, or would like a phone call or visit.

• Call the Church Office, (813-837-1541)
• Submit your request on the back of our newly designed Connection Card (all submissions are confidential)
• Send us an email to care@palmaceiamethodist.org