Friends,

Recently, Moderator Kevin Hennessy pointed out that we have the benefit of having over 100 volunteers in our congregation, working on behalf of UCMI and the community. It has been a truly successful season because there are so many willing to step up and contribute to the people power and resources needed to welcome everyone, be mission-forward, and take care of our church home. 

Most of those volunteers serve on the committees that make up the Board of Church Life and Growth, and you should know who they are if you have a question or concern. The Church Directory in the ucmarco.org site has contact information should you need to reach out. Our chair people are:

And of course, if you see someone wearing a blue badge milling around, they are one of the members of the Board of Trustees or Executive Committee. We are all here to help too. 

Blessings,

Linda Fox

Vice Moderator

Sunday Worship at 10am

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Welcoming Ed Brandt

Pastor Ed Brandt stopped by the office this week to start moving in. We can't wait to begin worshipping with him on May 5th.

To welcome our new interim minister and his wife Jane, the Social Events Committee will be hosting a brunch in their honor to be held in Disseler Hall immediately following worship service on May 5th. All are welcome to attend, however, we request that you sign up in the Narthex to insure that we will have enough food for all.

Mission Moment

The UCMI Missions Committee focused on approving a number of grants that would benefit summer programming around the Island. One of which, presented this past week, was a $12,000 grant to the Marco Center for the Arts for their Children's Summer Art Program.

Hyla Crane, Executive Director of the Art Center, shared the importance of this program with Michelle Hennessy and Samantha Arago, stating, "Your support made all of this possible. Our gratitude is boundless." Hyla also shared some amazing feedback from the parents of last year's program, which UCMI sponsored:

It was a tremendous blessing for our family to have these amazing classes offered free of charge! Whoever has sponsored these classes is investing in the next generation and offering an incredible opportunity that we would probably not be able to afford otherwise! We are so grateful for these high quality art classes for our 3 boys this summer! The classes my boys took over the summer we truly amazing! The boys just glowed with confidence to show us everything they made with the guidance of excellent teachers! We are currently working on making a gallery wall at home to showcase all the creativity and hard work from this summer’s classes!

We greatly appreciate all the Center of Arts has to offer. Thank you very much for the free classes. We are on a limited budget and this is a wonderful way for our daughter to enjoy Art education that she otherwise may not have exposure too. Thank you!

As a family of 5 we are so appreciative of the free art classes this summer! With the cost of everything going up and being a 1 income household we simply cannot afford to participate in all the activities our 3 children ask for. This was an easy YES and my daughter is loving every minute.

I cannot afford $200-$300 camps especially half days. She would not have attended if there was a fee so it is greatly appreciated.

Our outstanding generosity as a congregation was also featured in a recent Coastal Breeze Article which is linked below. Collier County was recently recognized as Florida's most generous county and we can certainly see that exemplified just with your giving at United Church of Marco and the Bargain Basket.

CPR Training

Our first CPR training class was this past Monday at the Fire Station and a second class is scheduled for Monday, 4/29. If you received an email from Christy that you are registered for the class on 4/29, please be sure to respond and confirm with Christy that you can attend. If you were unable to attend one of the first 2 classes, there will be more scheduled in the near future. If you are interested in future classes, please email Christy at cgallup@ucmarco.org or sign up on the sheet in the Narthex and include an email address. We are so grateful to the Marco Island Fire Department for offering this valuable training to our church and Bargain Basket family.

Ladies Who Lunch

The Ladies Who Lunch continue to gather every month for good food in the company of great friends! Join the ladies at 11:30 AM on Thursday, May 2nd.

 This month, the group will meet at Joey D’s.

Mother's Day Pancakes

The Social Events Committee will be hosting a Mother's Day breakfast in Disseler Hall following worship on Sunday, May 12th.

If you would like to attend, please RSVP by signing up in the narthex or by calling the church office.

We look forward to celebrating all of the wonderful women in our congregation!

Angel Food Ministry

God has called us to be an instrument of His unconditional love and to serve as the hands and feet of Jesus, nourishing those in need.

The Angel Food Ministry helps relieve the burden of meal preparation for our church family and Bargain Basket volunteers by allowing them to rest in the knowledge that meals will be provided during times of difficulty.

If you or someone you know is in need of care from the Angel Food Ministry, please contact Christy at the church office cgallup@ucmarco.org or 239-970-6978.

Birthdays

We hope you have a wonderful birthday surrounded by the ones you love most!

Your Birthday Matters to Us!

If you recently joined the church and your birthday was missed or you did not fill out our new member information form, kindly email Church Administrator, Wanda Anderson, wanderson@ucmarco.org, as we'd love to let our fellowship know of your special day.

United Church of Marco Island is supported by the generosity of God's people. Our giving brings us great joy. In giving to God's church and to those in need, we help others experience heaven on earth. Indeed God loves a cheerful giver: "Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver."

(2 Corinthians 9:7)

As you make your gift online to United Church, do so with "cheer" in your heart. For your gift truly matters to God's kingdom. 

Please Click, " Donate Today" and follow the prompts to make your desired donations for today and the future.  If any questions please contact our church office.

ONLINE MEMBER DIRECTORY