MUMC Weekly Updates
Sunday Morning
Join us for worship Sunday morning as we start a new series, with a message from Pastor Britt.
If you are not joining us in person you can participate online at any of the above platforms. We are excited to worship with you!
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Stephen Ministry

May 2-6 | Teacher Appreciation Week
This week is National Teacher Appreciation Week! We are grateful to treat the teachers at Freedom Crossing Academy, Learning Ladders, and Beauclerc Elementary with various snacks this week. Thank you, teachers, for all you do!

May 8 | Baby Bottle Boomerang
The Baby Bottle Boomerang fundraiser for First Coast Women’s Services (FCWS) begins on May 8. FCWS supports the gift of life by helping parents prepare for their new babies. Grab a baby bottle and fill it up with change, cash or a check, then return it by June 5.

May 15 | Donation Drop-Off: Mandarin Food Bank
On Sunday, May 15, we will be collecting items for the Mandarin Food Bank. Items such as canned goods, non-perishable items, and toiletries are great to bring. Thank you for your support.

May 15 | Dessert Theater

May 20 | United Methodist Family Night

May 25 | Pasta Dinner & Trivia Night

June | Taiji Summer Session
The summer session of Taiji will be held June through August. There will be eleven classes, and the cost is $70 for the session. We look forward to having more folks join us for this relaxing exercise led by Charles Macabasco. Please let me know if you would like to participate or have any questions. Jean Ehrlich (904-705-6145 or jcwe64@att.net)

Bench in Honor of Cindy Middleton

Wednesdays | Wednesday Night Schedule
- Youth Activities/Small Groups – 5:30-8:00 PM
- Youth Choir (6th – 12th Grade) – 5:30-6:15 PM
- Cherub Choir (3yrs – 5yrs) – 6:00-6:30 PM*
- Childcare Center – 6:15-8:00 PM
- Children’s Choir (1st – 5th Grade) – 6:30-7:15 PM*
- Children’s Ministry Activities – 6:30-8:00 PM
- Midweek Devotion – 6:15 PM
- Adult Classes & Activities – 6:30-8:00 PM
Classes & Studies

May 8 | Crusaders Sunday School
The Crusaders Sunday School class will begin the bible study Jesus: The God Who Knows Your Name, by Max Lucado on Sunday, May 8th. This class meets in Room 304 in the Bence Wing and begins at 9:45 AM. All are welcome!

May 13 | True Beauty Book Club
- Friday, May 13 at 12:00 PM, off-campus. Location TBD. RSVP to Andrea Vrtikapa for location by Monday, May 9.
- Wednesday, May 18 at 6:30 PM at the Mandarin Campus
- Sunday, May 22 at 10:00 AM at both campuses

Tuesdays | Joseph Bible Study

Weekly | Wednesday Night Sermon Discussions
Dig deeper into the previous Sunday’s sermon in a small group setting with structured sermon discussion questions, pastor-led, and building on a sermon series.
Music Ministry

Wednesdays/Thursdays | Music Opportunities for All Ages
- Youth Choir (Gr. 6 – 12) 5:30 – 6:15 PM – Choir Room
- Children’s Choir (Gr. 1 – 5) 6:30 – 7:15 PM – Choir Room
- Cherub Choir (Age 3 – Kindergarten) 6:00 – 6:30 PM
- Chancel Ringers (Adults) 6:00 – 7:00 PM – Choir Room
- Chancel Choir (Adults) 7:00 – 8:150 PM – Choir Room
Youth Ministry

Weekly | Youth Activities

July 11-15 | Passion Camp

May | Youth Praise Band
We will begin meeting Sundays after youth during the month of May. We are working on VBS and Youth Sunday music. If you are a youth member interested in helping with VBS music, please plan to join us. We will end promptly at 8:30 PM. We need this additional time to learn the VBS dances and prepare for an exciting first week of summer.

May 6 | Confirmation 2022

May 13 | Middle School Night Out
Middle School Night Out is May 13. Please mark your calendar and plan to join us from 7:00-10:00 PM. We will have dinner at the church and then head to Bravoz Entertainment Center for the night. Pick up will be back at the church at 10:00 PM. The cost is $20. Sign up here.

May 15 | Youth Sunday Takeover

Summer | Youth at Homes

June 12 | Summer Mission Trip

Youth Volunteer Opportunities

Summer 2022 | Mark Your Calendar
- June 1 | VBS Training
- June 5 | Graduation Sunday
- June 6 – 10 | Vacation Bible School
- June 6 – 10 | Basketball and Cheer Camp
- June 12 – 18 | Youth Mission Trip
- June 27 – July 2 | Warren Willis – Sign up NOW on the Warren Willis website
- July 11 – 15 | Youth Passion Camp / Beach week– only one spot left (see above)
- July 18 – 22 | Music Camp
- July 23 – 26 | Youth White Water Rafting Trip
- August 6 | Ichetucknee Springs (Incoming 6th & 7th grade)
- August 7 | Promotion Sunday & Messy Game Night
Children's Ministry

May 21 & 23 | Mommy & Me Book Club
Moms and little ones ages 0-5 yrs meet once a month at Mandarin UMC for play, story, and activity time! We will have two options each month to get together, a Monday and Saturday morning; the book and activity are the same at both. Click here to sign up. Join our Mandarin UMC Mommy & Me Book Club Facebook Group, or contact Lauren Guion.

May 27 | Preschool & Elementary Water & Fun Activities
Children 3 years old (as of 9/1/2021) to 5th grade are invited to join us for pizza, water games, outdoor activities, a snack, and take-home craft Friday, May 27 from 5:00-9:00 PM! We are limiting the number of children from preschool and elementary able to attend to keep staff-to-child ratios safe so sign up today! Also, for safety, children will be separated by age (preschool in one group, elementary in another) for part of the evening (during outside activities). All children will start/end the hangout together. The cost is $15 per child. Click here to sign up.

Weekly | Bible Story & Activity Time During Service
We offer Bible stories and activities during the worship service for elementary-aged children. Children will start worship with you, then will be dismissed prior to the sermon. We continue to have 10:00 AM Sunday school classes available for all ages.

Weekly | Sunday Morning Activities

Weekly | Junior Youth Activities
Junior Youth (4th and 5th grade) – every Sunday, 12:00-2:30 PM (ends at 4:00 PM on Sundays with Welcome to Worship), Mandarin campus, click here to sign up.

Weekly | Children's Message Volunteers
We love helping children to understand what the sermon is about by doing a Children’s Message. If you are interested in volunteering occasionally, please letAngie know or sign up here. We will provide you with the Scripture, topic, and even a children’s message you can use or tweak.

Weekly |Volunteers Needed
We need volunteers each Sunday. Click here to sign up to serve. All volunteers must be background checked every 3-5 years and go through child protection training annually. By serving one hour a month (or equivalent) your children will be FREE at the May 27 Children’s Hangout.

Summer 2022 |Camps & Events
- Vacation Bible School | Half Day Morning | June 6 – 10
- Basketball and Cheer Camp | Half Day Afternoon | June 6 – 10
- Warren Willis Summer Camp | Overnight | June 27 – July 2
- Music Camp | Full Day | July 18 – 22