11/12/23 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-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

Unity Worship Service—10 AM

November 12, 2023

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

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PRELUDE

"God Of Our Fathers" by Roger C. Wilson

Rick Nay, Organ

ANTHEM

"Salute to the Armed Forces" arr. David T. Clydesdale

Chancel Choir

*CALL TO WORSHIP Rev. Margaret Rountree

Leader: Today God’s word will be spoken to your hearts.

People: Open our ears and our hearts to receive God’s word.

Leader: Today God’s love will be poured into your life.

People: Prepare us, Lord, to receive Your love.

*HYMN

"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.

NEW MEMBER RECEPTION

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

"Doxology"

"Yes and Amen"

Praise Team

SERMON

"Longing for More" Rev. Bob Martin

Text: Psalm 100 and Psalm 150 (selectively) (NLT)

*PRAISE & WORSHIP

"This Is Amazing Grace"

*BENEDICTION

The flowers are given to the glory of God in loving memory of Jim Carroll and all veterans who served our country from Mary Ann Carroll.

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 Have you ever asked, “What does God want me to do?” I know I have. One time, it happened when I had the choice of running a signal light (the light was yellow) or come to a stop. Like I said, maybe you have asked the question too… Knowing what God wants you to do is important. It makes the difference between living a mediocre life or one that is like stepping up to the plate and knocking it out of the park!

This Sunday is special. We will have a Ministry Fair going on where everyone can see firsthand what’s happening in our various ministries in our buildings all over our campus, from 9AM-10AM and 11AM-12PM. It’s a chance to put your toe in the water and check things out and see if God wants you to help as an office volunteer, work with children or youth, use your kitchen skills and assist with hospitality, be the first smiling face someone sees on our campus (a greeter)... the list goes on and on.

We will have a unity worship service at 10AM today. Our choir and praise team will be using their gifts in leading worship and music. It will really be special. Look forward to seeing you!

Click here more information on the Ministry Fair — 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: Apple Cider Chicken, Roasted Vegetables, Rice Pilaf, Dinner Roll, Cranberry Apple Cider Cake

Kids: Hotdog & Chips, 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!

November 5: In Person 477 // Online 280

Church Finances

September Year to Date

Income $219,292 $1,968,512

Expense $288,671 $2,171,999

Ministry Fair & Blended Service (TODAY):

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 this 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. Click here for more information

Christmas Decorating (11/19):

We need your help decorating the sanctuary for Christmas on November 19 from 12-4pm. Lunch is provided. Please contact Sherry Smith to RSVP or for more info: jsmit107@tampabay.rr.com

Christmas Angel Tree (11/19 & 26):

Partnering with the Salvation Army, St. Pete First is sponsoring a Christmas Angel Tree. On November 19th and November 26th, an Angel can be obtained from the Angel Tree in the Fellowship Hall from 9 AM till 11 AM. Each Child will be identified by age and gender, including their gift request for an article of clothing and a toy. All unwrapped Angel gifts must be returned to a St. Pete First representative in the Fellowship Hall no later than Sunday, December 3rd.

Thanksgiving Dinner (11/23):

Todd Seales and family are cooking up another great Thanksgiving Day meal at St. Pete First at 1pm. Call the church office 727-894-4661 or RSVP on our website by no later than noon the Monday before Thanksgiving to reserve your spot. Invite friends and family - groups of 5+ can reserve a table! Reservations are limited, please RSVP as soon as possible. Dinner is free! Donations accepted and greatly appreciated. Click here for more information.

Christmas Organ Concert (Monday 12/4):

Bring your family and friends and celebrate Christmas with traditional and familiar Christmas carols performed by organist Rick Nay and guests. For those unable to attend in-person, the concert will be livestreamed and recorded.

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