11/19/23 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-Fifth Sunday After Pentecost

Traditional Worship—8 & 11 AM

November 19, 2023

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

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PRELUDE

"Fantasia On St. George's Windsor" (Come, Ye Thankful People, Come)

by Edward Broughton

Rick Nay, Organ

(11:00) CHORAL INTROIT

"The Lord is in His Holy Temple" by Lloyd Larson

Chancel Choir

*CALL TO WORSHIP Rev. Bob Martin

Leader: We lift our eyes to the Lord.

People: God created the heavens and the earth.

Leader: We raise our voices in songs and speech.

People: We raise our voices in prayer and praise.

Leader: Lord, hear our prayers, accept our praise.

People: Lord, open our hearts to receive your blessings of peace.

*HYMN OF PRAISE

"Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing" Number 400

*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

"We Come Rejoicing" by Anna Laura Page

Chancel Choir

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

"My Faith Has Found A Resting Place" arr. Kyle Hill

Hunter Krause, Baritone Sax; 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

“Take Time to Be Holy” Number 395

SERMON

"Sabbath-Establishing Rhythms of Work and Rest" Rev. Margaret Rountree

Text: Exodus 20:8-11 (ESV)

*HYMN OF DEDICATION

"Breathe on Me, Breath of God" Number 420

*BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE

"Now Thank We All Our God" (from Cantata No. 49) by Johann Sebastian Bach

Rick Nay, Organ

The flowers are given to the glory of God in loving memory of Pauline Biggs' birthday from her daughters Marlene Gadigian & Fran McCanney.

Thank you for joining us this morning!

Reminder: If you are not feeling well, please take advantage of our livestream worship.

Contemporary Worship - 9:30 AM

November 19, 2023

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Praise & Worship

"Indescribable"

"King of my Heart"

Passing the Peace of Christ

Worship with Our Tithes and Offerings

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"Build My Life"

Sermon

"Sabbath-Establishing Rhythms of Work and Rest" Rev. Margaret Rountree

Text: Exodus 20:8-11 (ESV)

Worship Song

“Graves into Gardens”

Benediction

The flowers are given to the glory of God in loving memory of Pauline Biggs' birthday from her daughters Marlene Gadigian & Fran McCanney.

Thank you for joining us this morning!

Reminder: If you are not feeling well, please take advantage of our livestream worship.

A NOTE FROM PASTOR MARGE

There’s one area of worship that I think a lot of us struggle with, especially in our American culture that emphasizes having a busy and hectic schedule. That area of worship is called Sabbath. Sabbath comes from the Hebrew word shabbat, which comes from the root Shin-Bet-Tav, meaning “to cease, to end, or to rest.” Now, Sabbath is so much more than just ceasing from our work; Sabbath invites us to cease from our work so that we can remember God’s work. The very first thing called holy in the Bible is Sabbath, the seventh day where God ceases His creation work. God first rested from His work so that He could celebrate the work that had already been accomplished: bringing order to chaos. Jesus celebrated the Sabbath often in the Gospels by bringing restoration: Jesus healed a man with a withered hand, a man born blind, and a crippled woman, just to name a few. All these restorations occurred on the Sabbath day because Sabbath is not only ceasing from work, but it is also a celebration of restoration. We celebrate the ultimate restoration on Easter Sunday, the day where Jesus restored our broken relationship with God the Father by conquering the grave. Therefore, true Sabbath is not only about resting and ceasing from work, it is also very much a celebration of God’s redemptive, healing power in our lives. True Sabbath is realized in the work done by Jesus Christ for us.

— Pastor Marge

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: Butter Chicken, Basmati Rice, Roasted Vegetables, Naan Bread, Chocolate Chip Cookies

Kids: Cheese Quesadillas, Celery & Carrots, Fruit Cup, Cookie

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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 12: In Person 374 // Online 197

Church Finances

September Year to Date

Income $219,292 $1,968,512

Expense $288,671 $2,171,999

Christmas Decorating (TODAY 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 (THIS WEEK & NEXT 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 on Monday 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 us for refreshments after the concert in the Fellowship Hall - if you can, bring some cookies to share!

Crosstown Shuffle (Thursday 12/7):

Join us for a night of fellowship and fun with our Christian brothers and sisters from neighboring churches in St. Pete for a friendly game of shuffleboard. Let's get to know each other so we can shine a brighter light in St. Pete for Jesus! St Pete Shuffleboard Club: 559 Mirror Lake Dr. N. St. Pete. $5 for adults; free for youth 18 & under. Guests and families welcome! Deadline to RSVP: Monday, Dec. 4. Click here for more information.

Kids Night Out (Friday 12/8):

Drop your kids off for a night of FUN on December 8th from 6-10 pm! At KNO, kids will be served pizza and snacks, have ice cream sundaes, play games, watch a movie, sing songs and have an interactive devotion while their parents finish up that last minute shopping! Open to all children ages nursery - 5th grade. $20 first child, $15 second, $40 for a family of 3 or more. Reserve your spot here or email Lora at lulrich@fumcsp.org

Moravian Love Feast (Wednesday 12/13):

Bring your family and friends and celebrate the advent of our Savior by breaking bread together and lifting your heart in worship and song. This is our last week of Wednesday Night Live before we break for Christmas.

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