This Week @ SSUMC

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REPLENISH RESTORE THIS SUNDAY

Please place non-perishable food donations in the shopping cart in the Welcome Center. 

Your donations support our partnership with Restore Food Pantry at Riverview First UMC and bring relief to hunger experienced by the most vulnerable in our community. 

HOLY BAPTISM AND MEMBERSHIP

INFORMATION SESSION

Would you like to learn more about Baptism and/or Church membership? 

Join Pastor Sarah for an information session next Sunday, May 10 @ 10:40hr in the Family Room or schedule an appointment via sarah@southshoreumc.com. 

SSUMC GRADUATE RECOGNITION -

SUNDAY, MAY 17

We will recognize and celebrate Class of 2026 High School, Technical, Certificate, and College Graduates on Sunday, May 17 in Worship. 

If you have/are a Class of 2026 graduate, please submit the following to sarah@southshoreumc.com by Wednesday, May 13: 

• Full name of graduate;

• degree conferred and from what institution;

• a graduation photo;

• future plans;

• if you intend to be present in worship on May 17. Thank you!

Our 2026 High School Graduate Banquet will be that evening at 5pm. More information to follow!

SAVE THE DATE: PENTECOST SUNDAY FESTIVITIES on MAY 24, 2026 

1. wear RED in celebration of the Holy Spirit’s presence among us!

2. be externally focused in service by giving the gift of life!  Register for an appointment to give blood on May 24 between 9am and 11:30am by navigating to Oneblood.org/donate-now using the sponsor code 15129.  This drive is open to South Shore members, friends, and community members. Spread the word!

3. bring a dish to share for our potluck following worship!  We will worship around tables and share a meal together. These mornings are always a joy; please plan 8 servings for your potluck contribution.

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UPCOMING CPR TRAINING

South Shore will host a CPR training following Worship on Sunday, June 7th at 11am. 

Please indicate your interest to be trained on this date or to be trained even if this date does not work with your schedule. Having trained volunteers in CPR is another way we support Safety and Hospitality at our church as we gather to worship and serve. 

Connect with Virgil Humes for more information.

SPECIAL REQUESTS FOR MAY AND JUNE REPLENISH RESTORE

In honor of Mother’s Day in May and Father’s Day in June, our friends at Restore asked if we would include basic toiletry items in our monthly donations: men’s and women’s deodorant, body soap, toothbrushes and toothpaste, shampoo and conditioner, and sunscreen. Restore Volunteers shared that these personal items often go unpurchased by persons that receive assistance from Restore because of their cost. It would be an incredible gift for SSUMC to stock Restore’s shelves with these items during the early Summer months. Please consider adding these items to your May and June donations.

SHORE FAMILY THIS SUMMER

Stay tuned for an upcoming calendar of events detailing opportunities for Shore Families – encompassing Shore Kids, Shore Youth, and Beyond! – to gather for faith and fellowship events during the summer months. Opportunities will include Saturday events and Sunday evening gatherings with group games, Bible lessons, and age-level discussions. 

Our first Shore Family will be Shore Family Sunset on Sunday, May 24 from 4pm-9pm at Ft. DeSoto Beach! Mark your calendars! More information to follow!