11/12/23 Bulletin & Order of Service

Welcome & Church Information
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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10 am Order of Service
Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
Unity Worship Service—10 AM
November 12, 2023
*Please stand as you are able. Congregational responses are in bold.
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!
Pastor's Note
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
Bulletin/Announcements
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
Click here for Wednesday Night Live information
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.
Job Openings

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 & Youth
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
Weekly & Monthly Events
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
