5/28/23 Bulletin & Order of Service

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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Day of Pentecost

Traditional Worship—8 & 11 AM

May 28, 2023

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

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PRELUDE

"Eternal Father Strong To Save" by Thomas Chesterton

Rick Nay, Organ

MEMORIAL DAY TRIBUTE

(8:00) Emily Moore, ENS, United States Navy

(11:00) Barry Willey, COL, United States Army (Retired)

Harry Ritz, Trumpet

*CALL TO WORSHIP Rev. Margaret Rountree

Pastor: Lord, our hearts are on fire this day!

People: Set the blazes of hope that burn away fear!

Pastor: Lord, we come here to be empowered to serve you.

People: Cause the winds of change to blow away doubt and alienation!

Pastor: Praise to God who has brought to us the Holy Spirit!

People: Let us worship and rejoice, for God is challenging and empowering us this day!

*HYMN OF PRAISE

"O Spirit of the Living God" Number 539

*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

"One Faith, One Hope, One Lord" by Craig Courtney

Chancel Choir

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

(8:00) "Come Holy Spirit" by Chester Nordman

Kendra Aumack & Karen Shramo, Duet; Rick Nay, Organ

(11:00) "A Song Of Peace" by Jean Sibelius

Ginny Cannon, Solo; 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

“The Church's One Foundation” Number 545

SERMON

“Let the Winds Blow” Rev. Bob Martin

Text: Acts 2:1-21 (NLT)

*HYMN OF DEDICATION

"Breathe On Me, Breath of God" Number 420

*BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE

"God Of Our Fathers" by Roger C. Wilson

Rick Nay, Organ

The flowers are given to the glory of God in memory of the men and women who have given their lives for our country.

Thank you for joining us this morning!

Contemporary Worship - 9:30 AM

May 28, 2023

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MEMORIAL DAY TRIBUTE

Wally Guthrie, RADM, United States Navy (Retired)

Harry Ritz, Trumpet

Opening Prayer Rev. Margaret Rountree

Praise & Worship

"The Lion and the Lamb"

"Great are You Lord"

"Shout to the Lord"

Passing the Peace

Worship with Our Tithes and Offerings

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"Reckless Love"

Sermon

“Let the Winds Blow” Rev. Bob Martin

Text: Acts 2:1-21 (NLT)

Worship Song

“Yes and Amen”

Benediction

The flowers are given to the glory of God in memory of

the men and women who have given their lives for our country.

Thank you for joining us this morning!

A NOTE FROM PASTOR BOB This week I learned of the death of one of my favorite Christian writers and theologians, The Reverend Timothy (Tim) Keller. His writings have been read by many of our parishioners. One of our classes just completed his book on Forgiveness, and not long ago on Wednesday evenings, I led a study on his book, “The Prodigal God.” What I really loved about Pastor Keller was his down-to-earth way of helping people understand difficult topics and subjects many of us wish to avoid or are too afraid to ask. I noted in a story about his life it highlighted his focus on helping churches understand the incredible love of God. I think that is something we church folk think we know or act upon but when I look at so much happening in our world I have to wonder, “Do we really understand the incredible love of God?” One of the things our loving God lays on my heart each day is no matter how much we think we know, there is still so much for us to learn. That is why I have dedicated myself to living into the reality of doing what John Wesley (the founder of the Methodist Movement) said, “Work on my salvation daily.” Tim Keller lived a great life and I truly believe daily he sought for a deeper pursuit of sanctification. I hope when my time comes to stand before Jesus, I can say the same: “Daily I sought to be sanctified” (to be like Jesus). Will you join me in that pursuit, my friends?

— Pastor Bob

Wednesday Night Dinner & Wednesday Night Live

Returns on September 6!

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!

May 21: In Person 428 // Online 322

April 2023 Financials

Total Income $212,579

Total Expense $217,847

Memorial Day — 5/29/23:

The church office will be closed all day on Monday, May 29, in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen with regular hours (9am-5pm) on Tuesday.

Annual Conference— 6/8-10:

2023 Florida Annual Conference will be held June 8-10, 2023 at Florida Southern College in Lakeland. For more information, visit www.flumc.org/annual-conference-2023

Vacation Bible School is coming—we need YOU to volunteer!

VBS begins in 4 weeks, and it takes MANY willing hearts and hands to make it happen.

VBS setup week is June 12-16 (9am-1pm), and VBS is June 19-23 (9am-12 noon).

We need all hands on deck to help decorate the Fellowship Hall and Sanctuary for VBS! Experience is not required :) Come down anytime you can during the week of June 12-16 between 9am and 1 pm and we'll be happy to put you to work.

VBS is June 19-23 (9am-12 noon). We have over 100 children registered for VBS and we can add more children if we have more volunteers! Please consider volunteering during the week; even if you are not available each day, we still have a spot for you.

Email Lora at lulrich@fumcsp.org or call the church office, 894-4661, ext. 2125 for all the details!

VBS Donations Needed:

This year for Vacation Bible School we are accepting donations to purchase snacks instead of asking everyone to bring something in. This way, we are sure to get exactly what we need. Also, our outreach mission for this year will be St. Pete High Green Devils’ Pantry to supply backpacks for kids to start the new school year. If you would like to donate to VBS in any way, please use the QR code here, and your donation will go directly to VBS!

To see the entire list of job openings, visit our Job Center: https://www.stpetefirst.org/job-center.

Job Opening— Custodian:

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.

Job Opening— Preschool Teachers:

St. Pete First UMC Preschool is looking for vibrant teachers to educate, care for, and inspire the young minds at our preschool. If you are interested in joining our amazing team, please give us a call at (727) 822-8767 or email Alicia at aclements@fumcsp.org

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 Live/Dinner returns 9/6/23)

5:00 PM KIDS PRAISE TEAM (Age 4-5th Grade) Chapel

5:30 PM DINNER Fellowship Hall

6-7 PM WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE 4th Floor/Preschool Hall

6:30-7:30 PM NURSERY (Birth - 3 years) Room 105

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

WEDNESDAYS (Wednesday Night Live/Dinner returns 9/6/23)

5:30 PM DINNER Fellowship Hall

6-7:30 PM Youth Group WhereHouse

Check your email and our website for weekly summer youth activities.

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 (Summer break: August)

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 (Summer break: July & August; returning 9/10)

9-11:30 am (2nd Sundays) Blood Pressure Clinic 1st Floor Nurse's Area

MONDAYS

11:30 am United Women in Faith FAST Crowd (3rd Mondays) Location varies (Summer break June-August)

TUESDAYS

1:00 pm United Women in Faith Deborah Circle (2nd Tuesdays) Room 103 (Summer break June-August)

WEDNESDAYS (Wednesday Night Live/Dinner returns 9/6/23)

5:30 pm DINNER Fellowship Hall

6:00 pm HYMN SING Fellowship Hall (4/26)

6:30 pm BAND OF BROTHERS Parlor – Room 214

THURSDAYS

7:30 am THURSDAY MEN’S STUDY Zoom

2:00 pm United Women in Faith Abigails (4th Thursdays) Room 103 (Summer break June-August)

MUSIC

SUNDAYS

10:15 am CHANCEL CHOIR Room 312

12:10 pm HANDBELLS Room 310 (Summer break: May-August)

WEDNESDAYS

6:00 pm IGNITE WORSHIP PRACTICE Sanctuary

7:30 pm CHANCEL CHOIR PRACTICE Room 312 (Sundays only June-August)

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 Room 101 (July date TBA)

SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH

6:00 PM STAFF PARISH Closed Meeting

THIRD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH

6:00 PM FINANCE COMMITTEE 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 (June-3rd Thurs; July-1st Thurs)

THIRD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH

6:30 PM INVITE PILLAR

THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH

2:00 PM NURTURE PILLAR