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Launch into Extraordinary Love with our Discipleship Launch Sequence!

What is the "Launch Sequence"?

In 2018, a group of Suntree Pastors and Lay People met to cast vision for the future of our church. After much prayer and conversation, E3, a four step plan for expanding discipleship, community, outreach, and missions at Suntree United Methodist Church, was born. As our team prayed about developing creative ways to communicate this 4 step process, our minds turned to the history of our local community, the Space Coast. We arrived at language we felt would be familiar to many of our members with ties to the Space Program: a 4 stage launch sequence.

The goal of this plan is for it to be useful for all members at all stages in their discipleship, to help people grow in their love for God, their community, and the world, and for the Launch into Extraordinary Love to become a part of the way we talk about discipleship at Suntree United Methodist Church.

Click here to Explore the launch sequence

Click here for the Launch Assessment

Click here for a downloadable version of the Launch Sequence

Beloved Community Event: Melbourne Founders Museum Opening

The Beloved Community Committee invites you to join us for the soft opening of the Melbourne Founders Museum (1001 Brothers Ave in Melbourne) on Saturday, October 5th from 11am to 1pm.

This event is a great opportunity to learn about African American culture and history and the role it played in the development of the city of Melbourne. It will feature a viewing of the "Moving History" documentary and a tour of the museum before it opens to the public. You can register for this using the button below. We suggest a donation of $10 at the door.

To learn more about the Melbourne Founders Museum visit: https://www.melbournefounders.org/

Click here to reserve your spot!

2024 Grow Classes

Wednesday Evening Grow Classes - August 28th through October 23rd

Wednesday Grow classes will meet every Wednesday from August 28 to October 23. Dinner Church will go from 5:30pm-6:15pm, and Grow Classes will go from 6:15pm-7:30pm. There is no fee to register for the classes, but we encourage you to help us offset our costs by making a donation to Grow Ministry. Some classes may require you to purchase reading materials. Scan the QR code to find the book on Amazon, or order it from your local bookstore!

Dinner Church | 5:30pm | Dining Room. Welcome to dinner, church! Dinner Church is an opportunity to share a delicious meal at the table with your church family. We’ll enjoy a time of fellowship, and each week, we’ll hear a short lesson about the fruits of the Holy Spirit in Galatians 5:22. The cost is $5 per person, with a max of $25 per family. After the meal, we’ll break out into Suntree Kids, Suntree Youth (EDGE), and Grow Classes. We can’t wait to see you at the table!

Book Study: Upward | 6:15pm | Room 101/102 | Pastor Annette & Pastor Bailey. Join Pastor Annette and Pastor Bailey for a nine-week introduction to Wesleyan theology. Our class will focus on the theology, practice, habits, and attitudes of those who follow Jesus in the United Methodist tradition. Please purchase a copy of Upward! Wesleyan Formation in Three Movements by Paul Chilcote and Steve Harper in preparation for this class. You can purchase it through Amazon here, or order it through your local bookstore.

DivorceCare Support Group | 6:15pm | Room 103/104 | Deana & Richard Dunlap. DivorceCare is a safe place where caring people come alongside you as you find healing from the pain of separation or divorce. At this 13-week support group program, you’ll find helpful counsel to manage the emotional turmoil and practical tools for decision-making. To register for this group, please visit SuntreeUMC.org/SupportGroups. If you need help, contact Deana Massey-Dunlap at (321) 255-7378.

Gut-Level Compassion (Suntree Women’s Ministry) | 6:15pm | Room 108 | Amber Mangle & Laura White. PERFECTION NOT REQUIRED! Join us for a deep dive into the Gospel of Luke, where we discover that perfection is not a prerequisite for a deep and personal relationship with Jesus Christ. In fact, this gospel reveals that Jesus is especially fond of ragamuffins in need of a safe place to lean in and linger! Join us in this Bible Study of a gospel that doesn’t celebrate the elite, but embraces the outliers, outcasts, and overlooked! Please purchase a copy of Luke: Gut-Level Compassion in preparation for this class. You can purchase it through Amazon here, or order it through your local bookstore.

Overview of the New Testament | 6:15pm | Room 109 | Bob Rexrode & Terry Oswalt. What does Jesus call his disciples to do? Join Bob Rexrode and Terry Oswald for a nine-week introduction to the New Testament with Disciple Bible Study. Each week, we will dig deep into scripture and learn about the special call that Jesus has for people who follow him. Please purchase a copy of Invitation to the New Testament: Participant Book in preparation for this class. You can purchase it through Amazon here, or order it through your local bookstore.

Suntree Kids | 6:15pm | Dining Room | Kaitlin Francavilla. While the adults are in Grow Classes, we invite all the Suntree Kids (ages 6 weeks through fifth grade) to hang out with us in the Dining Room from 6:15-7:30pm. We’ll have fun games, weekly Bible Lessons about the fruits of the Holy Spirit, and a story to help them wind down before they go home. It’s sure to be a blast! This program will be led by our Director of Children’s Ministry.

Suntree Middle School Ministry (EDGE) | 5:30pm | The Loft (Upstairs | Pastor Joel. Are you in grades 6-8? Join us for EDGE in the youth room! EDGE is our weekly youth ministry for middle schoolers. While Grow Classes are being offered (from August 28 to October 23), we’ll join everyone for Dinner Church from 5:30pm-6pm, then we’ll head up to the youth room for crazy games, worship, and a relevant engaging lesson from 6pm-7:30pm.

Wednesday Morning Women's Yoga with Scripture and Prayer

Yoga with Scripture and Prayer with certified yoga instructor Stacey Herrington has moved to a NEW DAY!! Join us on Wednesday mornings from 9am-10am in the Worship Center. This class is for women of all ages and ability levels. Yoga is for EVERY body, and you are invited to practice in a chair or you may bring your mat. This is an 8-week session beginning September 11th. There is a $20 fee for this class. Free childcare is available by request.

Thursday Morning Women's Ministry - September 12th through October 31st

Women’s Ministry will kick off a new semester of classes with a potluck brunch on Thursday, September 5 at 9am in the Dining Room. Bring a dish to share! This is a great opportunity to learn more about our class offerings for Fall 2024.

Then, classes will meet every Thursday from September 12 to October 31. Each week, everyone is invited to join us in the Dining Room from 9-9:30am for refreshments, a time of fellowship, and a short devotional from one of our Women’s Ministry leaders. All Grow Classes will go from 9:30am-11am. Some classes may require you to purchase reading materials. Scan the QR code to find the book on Amazon, or order it from your local bookstore!

MomCo (formerly MOPS) | 9am-11am | Room 103/104 | Jenny Murdock and Sarah Mayes. MomCo was founded in 1973 when seven women invited moms to meet regularly to grow together as women, parents, and leaders with the ultimate goal of reaching women with the hope of Jesus. We encourage and equip moms of young children to realize their potential as mothers, women, and leaders in relationship with Jesus and in partnership with the local church. If you’re ready to connect with other young mothers, MomCo is the place to be!

Bible Study: Jonah and Hebrews | 9am-11am | Room 101/102 | Cathrine Larrea. Join us for a traditional Bible study led by experienced bible teacher Cathrine Larrea. For the first five weeks, we will take a deeper look into the little book of Jonah. It’s not just about a big fish, but rather a story of God’s grace, mercy, and love. Then we will move onto the book of Hebrews, which reminds us that God is worth our effort. We will begin our exploration of the priestly ministry of Christ in the life of the believer. Hebrews part two will be offered in January. Bring your bible. No other materials are needed.

Seasons of a Woman’s Life | 9am-11am | Room 109 | Patty Rexrode. Women are all unique, with different goals, different roles, different dreams, and different stories to tell. Taught by Patty Rexrode, this class will help you record your own life goals (fulfilled and unfulfilled), your feelings, and especially your memories with an interactive journaling project for your personal history. The meeting questions will be suggestions for your evaluation of your seasons as a woman. Limited to 10-12 women, age 50+.

Gut-Level Compassion | 9am-11am | Dining Room | Barbara Thompson. PERFECTION NOT REQUIRED! Join us for a deep dive into the Gospel of Luke, where we discover that perfection is not a prerequisite for a deep and personal relationship with Jesus Christ. In fact, this gospel reveals that Jesus is especially fond of ragamuffins in need of a safe place to lean in and linger! Join us in this Bible Study of a gospel that doesn’t celebrate the elite, but embraces the outliers, outcasts, and overlooked! Please purchase a copy of Luke: Gut-Level Compassion in preparation for this class. You can purchase it through Amazon here, or order it through your local bookstore.

Book Study: When the Saints Go Flying In | 9am-11am | Room 108 | Toni Zahn. Stories have the ability to transport us to different times and places. They have the power to inspire, challenge, distract, and transform lives. We tell stories to entertain, change minds, and share experiences. Methodist-turned-Episcopalian priest, Joseph Yoo, uses the power of stories – both ancient and contemporary - to remind us how we are often unexpectedly intertwined with one another and with God. Please purchase a copy of When the Saints Go Flying In by Joseph Yoo for this class. You can purchase it through Amazon here, or order it through your local bookstore.

Suntree Kids Nursery | 9am-11am | Nursery (Room 209) | Kaitlin Francavilla. Need a break from the kids when you come to Thursday Morning Women’s Ministry? We are delighted to offer FREE childcare for children aged 6 weeks old through VPK during our weekly gathering time of 9am-11am. Drop off your kids at the nursery, and our staff will take it from there! This program will be overseen by our Director of Children’s Ministry.

Thursday Morning Enrichment (K-5) | 9am-11am | Room 321 | Melissa Ebner. Parents and kids (homeschool students, K-5) are invited to join us for a science lesson, Bible Verse, and time of enrichment. This class will be led by Melissa Ebner, along with guest speakers who will join us for lessons about yoga, engaging with people with all abilities, and more! For more information, please visit the Thursday Morning Enrichment Facebook page.