"Go Therefore and Make Disciples of All Nations"
-Matthew 28:18-20
May Mission of the Month
Friendship Circle
Friendship Circle has been a wonderful part of the church for many years, making significant contributions to various ministries in our church and missions within the community. Some of these contributions include support for our Cuba Sister Church, purchasing school supplies for our annual Back to School Fair, assisting our church’s food pantry, and helping groups like Mary Petro, Under the Cross Youth graduates, and Samaritan Services, among others.
Friendship Circle is a compassionate group of women, guided by our mission statement: “Loving God and loving each other.” At each gathering, we invite a guest speaker from the church or the community to share information about their mission. We are thankful to be recognized as the May Mission of the Month, as we strive to showcase the love of Jesus by supporting those who are dedicated to doing the Lord's work in our community.
In addition to our monthly meetings, Friendship Circle has organized various events, from bake sales to charity drives, all aimed at raising funds and awareness for causes close to our hearts. A recent charity drive we hosted was a diaper drive for Abundant Life. We were thrilled to hear in a recent worship service that, thanks to your generous contributions, diapers are still available for families in need. These charity events are a testament to our commitment to serving others and creating a positive impact in our community. As we look to the future, Friendship Circle remains committed to expanding our outreach and continuing to make a positive impact in our community. We invite you to be a part of this journey with us, sharing your talents and passions to further enrich our collective mission. Together, we can make a difference, spreading kindness and reflecting the love of God in all that we do.
If you're interested in learning more about our group or attending a meeting, please feel free to reach out to us. We meet from October to May on the first Monday of each month at 1:30 PM. We would be delighted to have you join us! We’d love for you to be a part of our community, where together, we can make a difference and spread the light and love of Jesus. If you would like more information about Friendship Circle, please reach out to the church office.
Our Mission is to extend God’s Light, that all may know the love of Jesus and generously share it with the world.
The Light changes everything.
Our Vision: We are called to shine hope, peace and purpose across every generation, cultivating a thriving, diverse community by deepening connections with Jesus and one another.
We are a passionate congregation about reaching out in our local community as well as across the world with the love of Jesus Christ. We try to include an element of Missions in almost everything we do. We love traveling to places such as Africa, Peru, Cuba and many more as well as helping local missions such as the Fight Against Human Trafficking, Good Samaritan Mission, our UMC Children's Home and many more. Please consider getting involved in making a difference.
For more information about any of our mission ministries contact the church office at 813-634-2538
Thank you for your interest in becoming a Mission of the Month at The United Methodist Church of Sun City Center. As the Mission team, we are excited to learn more about your mission.
We receive many requests to become part of this program. We prayerfully read all applications with special consideration given to missions whose program is dedicated to making disciples of Jesus Christ and show a proven history of successful ministry. All missions accepted as Mission of the Month must support the mission and vision of The United Methodist Church of Sun City Center. Because we currently have many applications, not every mission that applies will be accepted this year.
We will closely study the goals of your mission, the actual percentage of your proposed budget that directly supports the slated mission, and your plans for documentation and ongoing evaluation and accountability. Should we support your mission, we will ask for a follow up at the end of the year, stating how the funds that you received were used.
Complete the application below. All 2026 submissions need to be completed by September 30th, 2025.
Blessings to you, and thank you for all that you do in moving forth in your mission to make a difference in our community and in God’s world.