11/20/22 Bulletin & Order of Service

8 & 11 am Order of Service

Christ the King Sunday

Traditional Worship-8 & 11 AM

November 20, 2022

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

PRELUDE

(8:00) "Fantasia on St. George's, Windsor" by Edward Broughton

Rick Nay, Organ

(11:00) "Tis the Gift To Be Simple" arr. Anna Laura Page

Fellowship Ringers

WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS (Click here to check-in)

(8:00) Derek Weston

(11:00) Rev. Bob Martin

INVOCATION

(11:00) CHORAL INTROIT

"I Will Enter His Gates" by Lyndell Leatherman

*CALL TO WORSHIP

Pastor: Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before Him with joyful songs.

People: Know that the Lord is God. It is He who made us, and we are His; we are His people, the sheep of His pasture.

Pastor: Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name.

People: For the Lord is good and His love endures forever; His faithfulness continues through all generations.

Pastor: We begin in the name of the Lord who made us.

People: Let us sing and worship together as we praise God's holy name.

*HYMN OF PRAISE

"Come, Ye Thankful People, Come" Number 694

*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

"It Is Well With My Soul" arr. Tom Fettke

Chancel Choir

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

"We Gather Together" by Franklin Ritter

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

“For the Beauty of the Earth” Number 92

SERMON

“Live a Life of Thanksgiving” ...Rev. Bob Martin

Text: Psalm 39:4-5 NLT

*HYMN OF DEDICATION

"Now Thank We All Our God" Number 102

*BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE

“Now Thank We All Our God” by Johann Sebastian Bach

Rick Nay, Organist

The flowers are given to the glory of God in love and honor of our St. Pete First UMC financial volunteers from the St. Pete First UMC Business Office.

Thank you for joining us this morning!

9:30 am Order of Service

Pastor's Note

Bulletin/Announcements

Wednesday Night Dinner Menu

NO DINNER or other activities on 11/23 (Wednesday), but please join us on Thursday at 1 pm for Thanksgiving dinner! (Click here to RSVP for Thanksgiving dinner.)

Last Week’s Attendance Numbers

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

November 13: In Person 322 // Online 285

Year to Date Financials as of September 30

YTD Revenue $1,898,510

YTD Expenses $2,193,305

Help us decorate for Christmas! Altar Guild will be decorating for the Advent Season immediately following the 11:00 service on Sunday, November 20. Lunch provided for those who help out!

Altar Guild is also looking for new members. If you would like more information on what we do and what your commitment would be, please contact Sherry Smith at the above number.

Nov. 20 & 27: Street Ministry Angel Tree Partnering with the Salvation Army, Street Ministry is sponsoring a Christmas Angel Tree. On November 13th and November 20st, 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 sex including their gift request for an article of clothing and a toy. All unwrapped Angel gifts must be returned to a Street Ministry representative in the Fellowship Hall no later than Sunday, November 27th.

Nov. 24: Thanksgiving Dinner at St. Pete First 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 for Thanksgiving dinner ASAP. Donations accepted and appreciated.

Salvation Army Bell Ringers

Each year our church provides 60 volunteers to watch the Salvation Army kettles during the Christmas season. This is a delightful experience. Some parents include one or more of their children as a fun but also teaching time. Our times to serve are Nov. 26 and Dec. 2,3,8,16, and 17. Please contact Gordon Norton at 727-381-3021 or gordon_norton@hotmail.com to schedule your two hour commitment time.

Dec. 6, 7 or 8: Hearts for Eternity

Come hear about the good work being done by one of our ministry partners, Rev. Dr. Bryce Norton, of Hearts for Eternity. Click here for more information.

Dec. 7: Christmas Organ Concert

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.

Dec. 7: Family Night

Join us on Wednesday, Dec. 7th for FAMILY NIGHT during Wednesday Night Live! We will play some games, create a craft, have hot chocolate and cookies and watch "A Charlie Brown Christmas." Come for dinner at 5:30; activities start at 6pm on the 4th floor! All ages welcome (nursery will be open).

Dec. 9: Kids' Night Out

Children's Ministry will host Kids’ Night Out on Friday, December 9th from 6-10pm! The night is open to ALL AGES, nursery through 5th grade. Reservations must be made through the church website/children's page. Deadline to register is Wednesday, December 7th! We will enjoy pizza and snacks, ice cream sundaes, play games, watch a movie, sing songs, and have an interactive devotion while parents finish last-minute Christmas shopping! Youth are welcome to come as HELPERS! $20 first child, $15 second, $40 for a family of 3 or more.

Dec. 11: Christmas Cantata

Our annual Christmas Cantata will be on Sunday, December 11 during the 11 am service. No 8 am service on the day of the cantata! Please join us at 11 am, instead.

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