12/24/22 Bulletin & Order of Service

4 pm Order of Service
Christmas Eve
Family Service - 4 PM
December 24, 2022
Christmas Music with the Kids (Click here to check-in)
"Rudolph"
"Jingle Bells"
Lighting the Christ Candle
Giving Back for God's Work (Click here to GIVE)
"Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee"
Christmas Pageant
Welcome
Congregational Song Medley
"O Christmas Tree/Santa Claus is Comin' to Town"
The Story Begins...
Congregational Song
"Away in a Manger"
Shepherds and Angel
Congregational Song
"Angels We Have Heard on High"
Three Kings
Congregational Song
"We Three Kings of Orient Are" (verses 1-4)
The Meaning of C-H-R-I-S-T-M-A-S
Closing Song
"Go Tell It on the Mountain"
Songs of Light and Joy
“Silent Night” (3 verses)
"Joy to the World" (verses 1,2,4)
Benediction
Christmas Gift
Thank you for joining us!
Merry Christmas!
6 pm Order of Service
Christmas Eve
Contemporary Worship - 6 PM
December 24, 2022
Preservice Music
String Quartet
Lighting the Christ Candle
Special Music
"O Holy Night"
String Quartet
Stacy Rush, Soloist
Welcome & Prayer (Click here to check-in)
Rev. Margaret Rountree
Praise & Worship
"O Come All Ye Faithful"
"The First Noel"
Worship with Our Tithes and Offerings (Click here to GIVE)
"Here"
Shannon Fitzpatrick, Soloist
CHRISTMAS MESSAGE
“A Weary World Can Rejoice” Rev. Bob Martin
Text: Luke 2:1-7 NLT
Songs of Light and Joy
“Silent Night”
"Joy to the World" (verses 1,2,4)
Benediction
Thank you for joining us!
Merry Christmas!
8 pm Order of Service
Christmas Eve
Traditional Worship-8 PM
December 24, 2022
*Please stand as you are able. Congregational responses are in bold.
PRELUDE
String Quartet and Organ
PROCESSIONAL
"The First Noel" arr. Cathy Moklebust
Fellowship Ringers
LIGHTING THE CHRIST CANDLE
WELCOME & INVOCATION (Click here to check-in)
Rev. Margaret Rountree
*OPENING HYMN
"O Come, All Ye Faithful" Number 234
ANTHEM
"I Shall Know Him When He Comes" by Dan Wagner
Chancel Choir
WORSHIP WITH OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS (Click here to GIVE)
String Quartet
*HYMN
“Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” Number 240
CHRISTMAS MESSAGE
“A Weary World Can Rejoice” Rev. Bob Martin
Text: Luke 2:1-7 NLT
SPECIAL MUSIC
"Who Is She that Travels?" by Owen Goldsmith
Gwen Weston, Soloist
SONGS OF LIGHT AND JOY
“Silent Night, Holy Night” Number 239
"Joy to the World" (verses 1,2,4) Number 246
*BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE
Fantasia on "The First Nowell" by Robert J. Hughes
Rick Nay, Organist
Thank you for joining us!
Merry Christmas!
Pastor's Note
A NOTE FROM PASTOR BOB
What a joyful time of year as we celebrate the foundation of our faith with welcoming the Christ into our world! Our goal tonight is for you to feel the passion of the Christmas Spirit as we worship together with song and a special message. May you and your family know that St. Pete First United Methodist Church welcomes you into our hearts as together we journey to the place where Jesus was born. Let me personally invite you to come and join our fellowship and be a light into the world as together we proclaim the Good News of God’s love. Merry Christmas!
— Pastor Bob
Bulletin/Announcements
Worship Tomorrow - Christmas Day
One service only at 10 am, with Holy Communion
Wednesday Night Dinner & Activities will resume on January 11th
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!
December 18: In Person 364 // Online 309
Church Council (12/27) will not be meeting this month due to the holidays.
Church Office Holiday Hours: The Church Office will be closed all day on Monday/Tuesday December 26-27 and on Monday, January 2.
Thank you to everyone who ordered Christmas Poinsettias in honor or in memory of loved ones! Your poinsettias may be picked up after the 8 pm Christmas Eve service or after the 10 am Christmas Day service.

Dec 4-25: Born to Serve/Showered and Empowered Winter Donations
Our 4th Wednesday Homeless Outreach ministry partner has asked for the following donations (by 12/25) to be distributed on 12/28:
New or gently used: winter hats, throw blankets, gloves, and book bags.
New only: socks, underwear, toiletries, toothpaste, razors, and deodorant.

Dec. 5 through Christmas: Christmas Diaper Drive
Be a part of Local Missions’ Christmas Diaper Drive, serving young mothers and newborns through the New Life Solutions (previously called Pinellas County Pregnancy Center) to bring hope and help to hundreds of young Moms and their babies who are in exceptional need. On December 5th and through Christmas a playpen will be in the Fellowship Hall to collect newborn disposable diapers. The diapers collected will be picked up the following week. This is just another way to make a difference in our community during this joyous Christmas season. Questions? Call Gus Schaefer at (727) 823-7435.

Looking for a VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY in 2023?
Family Promise of Pinellas offers Prevention, Emergency Shelter, and Stabilization programming for needy families in OUR County. Learn more about how St. Pete First volunteers can partner with this very successful local and national program. If you volunteered in the past, come learn about how they adapted and changed over the past 2 years. See you Wednesday Jan 11, 2023 at 6:30 in Room 208. Any questions email Denece denece_stratton@hotmail.com or Caroline carolinefeaster@gmail.com

Upcoming Wednesday Night Classes:

Begins January 11th! Pastor Bob will lead this class on an in-depth look into one of Jesus’ best loved parables—the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32). In the study we will dive into uncovering some of the least known secrets of the parable’s purpose and expose the depth of God’s love and how His grace extends into some unexpected places. Using the book The Prodigal God (written by best-selling author Timothy Keller) as a resource, Pastor Bob will help illuminate the treasures found in this critical story told by Jesus. Click here to sign up.

Begins January 11th! The Gospel in Exodus- a picture of the New Testament in the book of Exodus. Click here to sign up.

Begins January 11th! As a woman of today, have you ever thought about what God is calling you to do? Better yet, are you stopping long enough to hear God speak? This study on the story of Ruth is one of calling and yet an uncertain future. It helps take a story of history and bring it to life in today’s context for the busy woman who juggles so many balls each day. Click here to sign up.

Begins January 18th! ...You pray for your own needs and for the needs of others. You pray in the face of conflict, and you pray for forgiveness. You pray to pour out your heart to God and to gain a glimpse of God's heart for you. Come join Pastor Margaret on Wednesday nights from 6:30-7:30pm starting on January 18th as we study for twelve weeks the prayers of men and women in the Bible (Mary, Abraham, Moses, Daniel and more!). We will gain new insights into why, what and how to pray. This study will help you to experience more fully the adventure that prayer can be. Click here to sign up.

Interested in Joining St. Pete First? Our next New Member Class is on Sunday February 19th, from 10:45 am to 1 pm. Click here to register.
Welcome & Church Information
Welcome to St Pete First United Methodist Church! 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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Kids & Youth
KIDS
SUNDAYS
9:30 AM
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
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
Wednesday Night Activities resume on January 11th
YOUTH
SUNDAYS
9:30 AM WORSHIP (Look for the youth up front) Sanctuary
11:00 AM CLUB 56 (5th & 6th Grades) 4th Floor, Room 404
10:45 AM YOUTH (7th – 12th GRADES) WhereHouse
10:45 AM Confirmation WhereHouse
6:00 PM WH PM (6th – 12th GRADES) WhereHouse
WEDNESDAYS —Wednesday Night Activities resume on January 11th
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)
9:00 am Common Grounds Fellowship Hall
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
WEDNESDAYS
Wednesday Night Activities resume on January 11th
THURSDAYS
7:30 am THURSDAY MEN’S STUDY Zoom
MUSIC
SUNDAYS
10:20 am CHANCEL CHOIR Room 312 (9:30 AM on Nov. 13)
12:10 pm HANDBELLS Room 310
WEDNESDAYS
6:00 pm IGNITE BAND PRACTICE Sanctuary
7:00 pm IGNITE PRAISE TEAM PRACTICE (1st & 3rd Wed) Sanctuary
7:30 pm CHANCEL CHOIR PRACTICE Room 312
CARE & SUPPORT
WEDNESDAYS
12:00 Noon CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP Zoom
THURSDAYS
6:30 pm CELEBRATE RECOVERY Chapel
7:30 pm AL-ANON Parlor – Room 214
LEADERSHIP TEAM MEETINGS
FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH
5:30 PM BOARD OF TRUSTEES Room 101
SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH
6:30 PM STAFF PARISH Closed Meeting
THIRD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH
6:00 PM FINANCE COMMITTEE Admin Conference Room
FOURTH TUESDAY OF THE MONTH
6:30 PM CHURCH COUNCIL Fellowship Hall & Zoom
