10/29/23 Bulletin & Order of Service

Welcome to St Pete First United Methodist Church, the Heart of the City! All are welcome. All belong. Whether a first-time guest or a lifelong member, you are a part of our family. God has called you to worship here, and for that we are glad.

Rev. Bob Martin, Senior Pastor

Rev. Margaret Rountree, Associate Pastor

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Twenty-Second Sunday After Pentecost

Traditional Worship—8 & 11 AM

October 29, 2023

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

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PRELUDE

"Fairest Lord Jesus" arr. Paul Nagle

Steve Butler, Trombone; Rick Nay, Organ

(11:00) CHORAL INTROIT

"Praise Ye the Lord" by Robert Wolf

Chancel Choir

*CALL TO WORSHIP Rev. Margaret Rountree

Leader: We have a choice to make.

People: God, give us strength.

Leader: We can stay the way we are;

People: God, show us grace.

Leader: Or we can be made new.

People: God, make us new and bless our commitment to supporting your church!

*HYMN OF PRAISE

"Rejoice, the Lord is King" Number 715

KIDS PRAISE TEAM

"Jesus Loves Me"

"Give Me Oil In My Lamp"

*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) CHORAL ANTHEM

"Pathway of Hope" by Joseph Martin

Chancel Choir

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

"Adoro Te Devote (Humbly I Adore Thee)" arr. Tom Marchand

Steve Butler, Trombone; Rick Nay, Organ

*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

“My Jesus, I Love Thee” Number 172

SERMON

"Banking on More" Rev. Bob Martin

Text: Isaiah 55:2; Philippians 4:11-13 (NLT)

*HYMN OF DEDICATION

"He Touched Me" Number 367

*BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE

"Let Us Glorify His Name" by Donald Lee Moore

Rick Nay, Organ

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

Thank you for joining us this morning!

Reminder: If you are not feeling well, please take advantage of our livestream worship. COVID is spiking again in Florida and we want to keep everyone safe!

Contemporary Worship - 9:30 AM

October 29, 2023

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Praise & Worship

"Lion and the Lamb"

"Hosanna"

Passing the Peace of Christ

Kids Praise Team

"Jesus Loves Me"

"Give Me Oil In My Lamp"

Worship with Our Tithes and Offerings

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"Good Good Father"

Sermon

"Banking on More" Rev. Bob Martin

Text: Isaiah 55:2; Philippians 4:11-13 (NLT)

Worship Song

“Goodness of God”

Benediction

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

Thank you for joining us this morning!

Reminder: If you are not feeling well, please take advantage of our livestream worship. COVID is spiking again in Florida and we want to keep everyone safe!

A NOTE FROM PASTOR BOB Soon we will be having our Ministry Fair! For those of you who may not be familiar with it, this is a focused time on the ministries we offer here at St. Pete First and an opportunity for you to learn more and plug in. Some discover places to serve at ministry fairs, while others discover so much more of the opportunities the church offers. On November 12 we will have ONE (say “ONE” out loud) worship service that Sunday at 10AM. Prior to worship, from 9am-10am, and then afterwards from 11am-12pm you will have time to sign up and learn more about several ministries that pique your interest and make you want to learn more. During these times, you will meet with ministry leaders, hear some words about what makes each ministry special, and perhaps sign up to be a new helper and begin serving in the next couple of weeks. Our special worship service will be at 10am in the sanctuary. This will include a blend of our choir/organ, hymns, and praise team songs. Why are we offering a Ministry Fair? The Scriptures are clear in John 13 we are all called to serve God’s mission and purpose through the church, and we are all created to personally serve in a ministry role. Come join us on this very special Sunday as we worship and explore ways to connect with ministries in our church. — Pastor Bob

Wednesday Night Dinner Menu

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

To-Go available - just walk in and ask for a to-go plate!

Adults: BBQ-Braised Pulled Pork, Coleslaw, Baked Beans, Garlic Toast, Pie

Kids: Mac N' Cheese, Tater Tots, Celery & Carrots, Fruit Cup, Ice Cream Sandwich

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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!

October 22: In Person 373 // Online 322

Halloween on Central is TODAY after church! (10/29):

This year we are participating in Halloween on Central, a downtown St. Pete community event, on Sunday, October 29, from 12-5pm. We will have a table set up with games for children and small prizes to be given out, and will also be passing out candy, heart lollipops, and church information. In addition, we will have a giveaway for gift cards to local restaurants. Come out to the event and drop by our outreach booth!

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Discover First New Member Class (11/5):

A class will be held on November 5, with new members officially joining the church on November 12. For more information call the church office or visit our website to register by Tuesday, October 31.

Ministry Fair & Combined Worship (11/12):

On November 12th, we’re interrupting your normally scheduled Sunday to spread the word about all the ministry opportunities at St Pete First. We worship as one that Sunday at 10am. This will allow time before and after the service to see what ministries interest you. There will be no Sunday School classes that Sunday so that you can explore ministry opportunities. Keep an eye on the website for more information.

Christmas Decorating (11/19):

Altar Guild will be decorating the Sanctuary for Advent on Sunday, November 19, immediately following church services. We welcome and need volunteers to help!

JOIN OUR TEAM—Custodian needed:

Need a part-time job, or know of someone who does? St. Pete First UMC is looking for a self-motivated part-time Custodian. Flexible hours. For more information please email Chad Simonds, csimonds@fumcsp.org, or call the church at (727) 894-4661.

To see our full list of job openings, visit our Job Center: https://www.stpetefirst.org/job-center.

KIDS

SUNDAYS

8:00 AM

Infant Lounge/Cry Room Room 204 (Livestreaming available during all services)

9:30 AM

Infant Lounge/Cry Room Room 204 (Livestreaming available during all services)

Nursery (Birth - 2 years) Room 105

2’s TODDLER Room 104

PRESCHOOL (Age 3 - K) Sunday School Preschool Hall

ELEMENTARY (1st - 5th Gr) Kids Church 4th Floor

11:00 AM

Infant Lounge/Cry Room Room 204 (Livestreaming available during all services)

Nursery (Birth - 2 years) Room 105

2’s TODDLER Room 104

PRESCHOOL (Age 3 - K) Kids Church Preschool Hall

ELEMENTARY (1st - 5th Gr) Sunday School 4th Floor

CLUB 56 (5th & 6th Grades) Room 404

WEDNESDAYS

5:00 PM KIDS PRAISE TEAM (Age 4-5th Grade) Chapel

5:30 PM DINNER Fellowship Hall

6-7 PM WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE (Preschool & Elementary) Preschool/4th Floor

6:30-7:30 PM NURSERY (Birth - 3 years) Room 105

YOUTH

SUNDAYS

9:30 AM WORSHIP (Look for the youth up front) Sanctuary

10:45 AM CONFIRMATION WhereHouse

11:00 AM CLUB 56 (5th & 6th Grades) 4th Floor, Room 404

10:45 AM YOUTH (7th – 12th GRADES) WhereHouse

6:00 PM YOUTH (7th – 12th GRADES) WhereHouse

WEDNESDAYS

5:30 PM DINNER Fellowship Hall

6-7:30 PM Youth Group WhereHouse

SUNDAY WORSHIP

8:00 am Traditional Service -Sanctuary

9:30 am Contemporary Service -Sanctuary

11:00 am Traditional Service -Sanctuary

FELLOWSHIP TIME (BETWEEN SERVICES)

9-11:30 am Common Grounds (Coffee, Food & Fellowship) -Fellowship Hall

9-11:30 am (2nd Sundays) Blood Pressure Clinic -1st Floor Nurse's Area

ADULTS

SUNDAYS

9:30 am QUEST -Zoom & Room 208

10:45 am PROMISED LAND -Zoom & Room 301

10:45 am YOUNGISH ADULTS -Room 101

11:00 am BECOMERS -Zoom & Room 103

11:00 am DISCIPLE MAKERS -Library-Room 212

11:00 am SOJOURNERS -Room 208

MONDAYS

11:30 am United Women in Faith FAST Crowd (3rd Mondays) -Location varies

TUESDAYS

1:00 pm United Women in Faith Deborah Circle (2nd Tuesdays) -Room 103

WEDNESDAYS

5:30 pm DINNER Fellowship Hall

6:30 pm BAND OF BROTHERS MEN'S GROUP Parlor -Room 214

6:30 pm BIBLE 101 - A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO BIBLE STUDY -Room 103

6:30 pm DISCOVER SHAPE -Chapel

6:30 pm PASTOR MARGE'S ESTHER BIBLE STUDY -Room 208

THURSDAYS

7:30 am THURSDAY MEN’S STUDY -Zoom

2:00 pm United Women in Faith Abigails (4th Thursdays) -Room 103

MUSIC

SUNDAYS

8:30 am IGNITE WORSHIP TEAM -Room 214-Parlor & Sanctuary

10:15 am CHANCEL CHOIR -Room 312

12:10 pm HANDBELLS -Room 310

TUESDAYS

6:00 pm IGNITE WORSHIP TEAM -Sanctuary

WEDNESDAYS

7:30 pm CHANCEL CHOIR -Room 312

CARE & SUPPORT

WEDNESDAYS

12:00 Noon CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP -Zoom

THURSDAYS

6:30 pm WOMEN'S JOURNEY -Chapel

7:30 pm AL-ANON Parlor -Room 214

LEADERSHIP TEAM MEETINGS

FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH

5:30 PM BOARD OF TRUSTEES -Admin Conference Room

SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH

6:00 PM STAFF PARISH -Closed Meeting

THIRD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH

6:00 PM FINANCE TEAM -Admin Conference Room

FOURTH TUESDAY OF THE MONTH

6:00 PM CHURCH COUNCIL -Fellowship Hall & Zoom

FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH

12:00 PM LEARN PILLAR

SECOND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH

6:00 PM SERVE PILLAR

6:00 PM INVITE PILLAR

THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH

2:00 PM NURTURE PILLAR