11/5/23 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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All Saints Sunday

Traditional Worship—8 & 11 AM

November 5, 2023

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

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PRELUDE

(8:00) "Come Find His Rest" by Dan Forrest

Dr. Ross DeBardelaben, Violin; Rick Nay, Organ

(11:00) "Good is So Good" arr. Jason Krug

Fellowship Ringers

*CALL TO WORSHIP Rev. Margaret Rountree

Leader: The earth and all that is in it belongs to the Holy One.

People: Look, here is our God, for whom we have waited.

Leader: This is the Holy One, for whom we have waited.

People: Let us be glad and rejoice in our salvation.

Leader: Who shall ascend the hill of the Holy One? And who shall stand in this holy place?

People: We come, seeking the face of God.

*HYMN OF PRAISE

"For All the Saints" Number 711

*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.

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Leader: Christ the Lord invites all to His table who love Him, who earnestly repent of their sin and seek to live in peace with one another. Therefore, let us confess our sin before God and one another.

People: Beloved God, who was known to our mothers and fathers, and even to our spiritual forebears, have mercy on us. We do not always love as you would have us love. We do not always do as you would have us do. In our stubbornness, we turn from you when we should turn toward you. Hold us, dear One – comfort us when we mourn the passing of friends and family, and help us to know that they are rejoicing in your presence. We praise you for the grace you shower on us, constantly forgiving our errors, especially the ones that we don’t share with any but you. We pray this in Jesus' holy name, Amen.

WORDS OF ASSURANCE

Friends, hear the good news! Though thousands upon thousands of our ancestors did not follow God’s ways perfectly, we have hope in the one who did! Jesus taught through his words and deeds that God has already forgiven us. Thus, we and all who have come before us are rightly known as saints – the holy ones of God! Thanks be to God for God’s mercy, grace, and love!

(11:00) CHORAL ANTHEM

"Come Find His Rest" by Dan Forrest

Chancel Choir

Grace Weston, soloist

Ross Debardelaben, Violin

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

"Shall We Gather At The River" by Robert Lowry

Dr. Ross DeBardelaben; 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

“Come, Let Us Join Our Friends Above” Number 709

SERMON

"For All the Saints" Rev. Bob Martin

Text: Revelation 24:1-4 (NLT)

ALL SAINTS RECOGNITION

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SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION

*HYMN OF DEDICATION

"Rejoice in God's Saints" Number 708

*BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE

"When We All Get To Heaven" by Emily Wilson

Rick Nay, Organ

The flowers are given to the glory of God in loving memory of all the saints who have come before us.

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!

All Saints Sunday

Contemporary Worship - 9:30 AM

November 5, 2023

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Praise & Worship

"At Your Name"

"Praises"

Passing the Peace of Christ

Worship with Our Tithes and Offerings

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"Jesus We Love You "

Sermon

"For All the Saints" Rev. Bob Martin

Text: Revelation 24:1-4 (NLT)

All Saints Recognition

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Sacrament of Holy Communion

Worship Song

“Yes And Amen”

Benediction

The flowers are given to the glory of God in loving memory of all the saints who have come before us.

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.

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: Lentil Stew, Cornbread, Salad, Cranberry Apple Crisp

Kids: Pizza, 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!

October 29: In Person 444 // Online 318

Ministry Fair & Blended Service (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. Click here for more information and to pre-register.

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!

Thanksgiving Dinner (11/23):

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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