1/15/23 Bulletin & Order of Service

8 & 11 am Order of Service

Second Sunday After the Epiphany

Traditional Worship—8 & 11 AM

January 15, 2023

*Please stand as you are able. Congregational responses are in bold.

PRELUDE

"Meditation" by George Blake

Rick Nay, Organist

WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS (Click here to check-in)

Derek Weston

(11:00) CHORAL INTROIT

"Praise the Lord in His Holy Temple" by Charles Yannerella

Chancel Choir

*CALL TO WORSHIP

Pastor: Trust in the Lord at all times, O People; God is a refuge for us.

People: God is our rock and our salvation; we shall not be shaken.

Pastor: God is good and in God’s work we find our strength.

People: We sing of all God’s wonderful works! We give thanks and praise to the Lord!

*HYMN OF PRAISE

"A Mighty Fortress Is Our God" Number 110

*PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST

*CONGREGATIONAL SONG

“Blest Be the Tie That Binds” Number 557

Blest be the tie that binds

our hearts in Christian love;

the fellowship of kindred minds

is like to that above.

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

“Apostles’ Creed” Number 881

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ his only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

PASTORAL PRAYER / LORD'S PRAYER

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

(11:00) ANTHEM

"Pathway of Hope" by Joseph Martin

Chancel Choir

WORSHIP WITH OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS (Click here to GIVE)

"Hiding In Thee" by Ira D. Sankey

Kendra Aumack, Soloist

*DOXOLOGY Number 95

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise Him, all creatures here below; praise Him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

*HYMN OF PREPARATION

“Jesus Calls Us” Number 398

SERMON

“Rule #2 - Ask for Help” Rev. Bob Martin

Text: Matthew 8:1-4 (Message)

*HYMN OF DEDICATION

"Standing on the Promises" Number 374

*BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE

"A Joyous Song Of Praise" by Samuel Wesley

Rick Nay, Organist

The flowers are given to the glory of God in love and honor of the St. Pete First UMC Preschool Staff from the St. Pete First UMC family.

Thank you for joining us this morning!

9:30 am Order of Service

Pastor's Note

Bulletin/Announcements

Wednesday Night Dinner Menu for January 11th

$5 kids, $8 adults, $30 family of 5

To-Go available by reservation

Chicken Confetti, Rice Pilaf, Salad, Dinner Roll, Cake Kids: Buttered Pasta, Celery & Carrots, Fruit Cup, Cookie

Last Week's Attendance Numbers

Thank you for joining us for worship! These are our attendance numbers for worship from last week. We hope to see you again next week!

January 8: In Person 394 // Online 343 2023 Giving Envelopes (for those who requested them) are available outside the Library (2nd floor hallway). They are placed in alphabetical order by last name.

St. Pete First T-Shirts are Here!

If you ordered a church t-shirt and have not yet picked it up, please contact the church office at 727-894-4661 or just come by the church office to pick it up. Cash & check accepted. If you missed ordering a shirt this time, we will be ordering again soon - watch for further announcements in the coming weeks.

Church Office Closed on Monday: The church office will be closed on Monday, January 16 in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. We will be open regular hours the rest of the week.

Lawn Equipment Giveaway: Almost a year ago, our board of Trustees decided to hire a lawn care maintenance provider and give the small team of amazing volunteers a break from their every-other Saturday morning commitment. As a result, we are no longer using any of the yard equipment that has been collected over the last 10 years. The decision was made to give this equipment away to good homes. There are a couple of good blowers, working mowers, and a couple of weed whackers, all gas-powered, all as-is. If you or someone you know needs a powered yard tool, please provide your contact information to Craig Wills: cwills@fumcsp.org

Interested in Joining St. Pete First? If you've ever considered becoming a member of St. Pete First UMC, now is the time! Our next New Member Class is on Sunday February 19th, from 10:45 am to 1 pm. Click here to register.

Wednesday Night Live is back!

Join us for dinner at 5:30, children's programming, and adult groups and classes.

Wednesday Night Classes:

Pastor Bob is leading a class taking an in-depth look into one of Jesus’ best loved parables—the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32). In the study we will dive into uncovering some of the least known secrets of the parable’s purpose and expose the depth of God’s love and how His grace extends into some unexpected places. Using the book The Prodigal God (written by best-selling author Timothy Keller) as a resource, Pastor Bob will help illuminate the treasures found in this critical story told by Jesus. Click here to sign up.

Pat Mason is leading a Bible study on the Gospel in Exodus- a picture of the New Testament in the book of Exodus. Click here to sign up.

As a woman of today, have you ever thought about what God is calling you to do? Better yet, are you stopping long enough to hear God speak? This study on the story of Ruth is one of calling and yet an uncertain future. It helps take a story of history and bring it to life in today’s context for the busy woman who juggles so many balls each day. Click here to sign up.

Begins this week -January 18th! ...You pray for your own needs and for the needs of others. You pray in the face of conflict, and you pray for forgiveness. You pray to pour out your heart to God and to gain a glimpse of God's heart for you. Come join Pastor Margaret on Wednesday nights from 6:30-7:30pm starting on January 18th as we study for twelve weeks the prayers of men and women in the Bible (Mary, Abraham, Moses, Daniel and more!). We will gain new insights into why, what and how to pray. This study will help you to experience more fully the adventure that prayer can be. Click here to sign up.

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