12/24/22 Bulletin & 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!

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!

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!

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

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 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

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

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