August 2024

Discover Christ * Grow in Faith * Serve Others

Discover Membership

Sunday, August 25th

11 am to 1 pm

NEW! We are planning a Discover Membership gathering with lunch for those who have recently joined the church or are interested in joining. Connect with others who are new, explore the mission and vision of Palma Ceia Methodist, and discover ways you can get involved. Childcare is provided. Visit our website or email miranda@palmaceiamethodist.org to sign up.

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. Meets August 5th & 19th.

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. 

United Women in Faith - UWF resumes on Wednesday, August 21st at 1:00 pm in the art room upstairs. Please bring a non-perishable food item to donate to our Food Pantry for this meeting. The program is Food Deserts and focuses on 1 Corinthians 13:3 "If I give away all my possessions and if I hand over my body so that I may boast but do not have love, I gain nothing." All women of the church are invited to join UWF.

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, August 16th at noon.
• 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 NEW 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 on Sunday mornings before and after service.

Summer Family Fun Nights

Back to School Bash

August 4th, 4 to 6:30 pm

Say goodbye to summer and get ready for back to school! Join us for a cookout and lots of fun for children of all ages. Due to the predicted weather, we are moving the event indoors with a giant obstacle course and carnival games. The cost is $35 per family. Click here to sign up.

Student Ministry

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

Youth Returns!

Sunday Night Youth Group is starting back!! Starting August 18th 6:30 to 8pm. Food, community, fun, and lessons to help grow our faith. August 25th we will be having a pool party!

If you aren'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!

Welcome to the 2024-2025 School Year at PCMDS! I love this time of year, when I greet familiar faces and make new friends. Ms. Heidi and I look forward to learning more about every new student and family. The Day School Office is open from 8 am until 4 pm each day. Please stop by if you have any questions or fun back-to-school stories to share!

Sincerely,

Ms. Amanda,

Day School Director

Join the Handbell Choir

Do you enjoy the Handbell Choir? Then come join us! You do not need to know how to read music or how to ring, just a desire to serve God through music. We will teach you everything you need to know. Everyone is invited to a Meet the Bells Open House on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at 11:00 am in the Choir Room, right off the Sanctuary. You will be able to ring the bells, see what the music looks like, and find out about rehearsals and more.

Thank You!

Our back-to-school drive was a huge success. Thank you to everyone who donated.

We are still counting all of the donations, but we have well over 1,000 items that we are excited to deliver to Philip Shore Elementary in Ybor and West Shore Elementary in Port Tampa!

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.)

Food Pantry

Our Food Pantry provides emergency food assistance to all in need.BOGOs are a wonderful way to shop for your family and support the Food 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! Sign up at www.faithcafetampa.org or email info@palmaceiamethodist.org.

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 Campus church office Monday-Thursday, 9 am to 4 pm. All devices are securely recycled so that your information is safe.

(Items not accepted are TVs, CRT items, and household appliances.)

Dedicate the Altar Flowers

Dedicating our Sunday Altar Flowers is a wonderful way to celebrate a birthday or anniversary, remember a loved one who has passed, or mark any other special occasion. A $90 donation offsets the cost, and the flowers are yours to take after worship. Please contact Dana in the church office to make your dedication at 813-837-1541 or email office@palmaceiamethodist.org.

Serve Others through our Worship Tech Team

Worship Tech Volunteers help our church family and visitors Discover Christ by creating a dynamic worship atmosphere in our Traditional and Contemporary Services. Volunteer 1 or 2 times a month. Contact Miranda at miranda@palmaceiamethodist.org to join the team!

In the first days following a loved one’s death, the family makes an average of 200 decisions. During such an emotional and stressful time, a Memorial Service Plan that outlines your wishes will make the process of planning your service less demanding and more meaningful for your loved ones.

Use the link to the right to download a copy of the form. When you are ready, return it to the office, and we will keep it in a secure file. You can also pick up a printed copy at any time from the church office. If you would like to request a meeting with the pastor to review the service plan with you, please let the office staff know.