5/7/23 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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Fifth Sunday of Easter

Traditional Worship—8 & 11 AM

May 7, 2023

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

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PRELUDE

"A Monastery Evensong" by F. Leslie Calver

Rick Nay, Organ

*CALL TO WORSHIP Rev. Margaret Rountree

Pastor: The Lord is our refuge.

People: We can find peace in God’s abiding love.

Pastor: When troubles assail us, we call upon the Lord.

People: When joys abound, we call upon the Lord.

Pastor: Welcome this day to God’s house, one of many dwellings of the Almighty One.

People: We thank you and praise God for his refuge and sanctuary.

*HYMN OF PRAISE

"Great is Thy Faithfulness" Number 140

*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

Pastor: 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: God of compassion and justice, hear our prayer. Christ calls all to repent, and we protest because we are virtuous people. Christ calls us to costly discipleship, and we cling to the status quo, focused on our own security and well-being. Christ calls us to love You and one another, and we find excuses to put off faithfulness until tomorrow. Forgive us, O God of love. By your grace, cleanse and renew us, we pray. Amen.

WORDS OF ASSURANCE

The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love. He will not always accuse, nor will He harbor his anger forever; He does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is His love for those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us. Thanks be to God! Amen.

(11:00) ANTHEM

"People Need the Lord" arr. Tom Fettke

Chancel Choir

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

"Divine Comfort" by Robert J. Hughes

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

“Have Thine Own Way, Lord” Number 382

SERMON

“When My Heart is Broken” Rev. Bob Martin

Text: Matthew 5:4; Psalm 20:1-6 (NLT)

SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION

*HYMN OF DEDICATION

"Standing on the Promises" Number 374

*BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE

"Rigaudon" by Jean-Baptiste De Lully

Rick Nay, Organ

The flowers are given to the glory of God in loving memory of the wedding anniversary of Susan's parents, Vi & Byron Shouppe, from Susan & Brent McLean

and

in love and honor of Jill Brass on her 55th wedding anniversary from her husband, Wayne Brass.

Thank you for joining us this morning!

Contemporary Worship - 9:30 AM

May 7, 2023

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Praise & Worship

"This I Believe"

Passing the Peace

Graduation Recognition KayLee Bennett, Director or Youth MInistries

Praise & Worship

"Come As You Are"

Worship with Our Tithes and Offerings Rev. Margaret Rountree

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"He Is"

SERMON

“When My Heart is Broken” Rev. Bob Martin

Text: Matthew 5:4; Psalm 20:1-6 (NLT)

Sacrament of Holy Communion

Worship Song

“Your Love Never Fails”

Benediction

The flowers are given to the glory of God in loving memory of the wedding anniversary of Susan's parents, Vi & Byron Shouppe, from Susan & Brent McLean

and

in love and honor of Jill Brass on her 55th wedding anniversary from her husband, Wayne Brass.

Thank you for joining us this morning!

A NOTE FROM PASTOR BOB Something to think about this week:

Have you ever noticed how God introduced the Ten Commandments? Before He spoke His laws to the people in Exodus 20, He took time to remind them of three vital truths:

1. The love He had for them

2. The victories He had won for them

3. The future he had planned for them.

God spoke about how He intended to bless Israel as His children, and He warned them of the boundaries to keep. Only then did He give them His commandments to obey. Before God demanded His people keep His rules, He reminded them of His relationship and blessings. That gave them all the incentive they needed to follow through on their commitment.

— 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!

April 30: In Person 415 // Online 292

March 2023 Financials

Operating Income $303,063

Operating Expenses $266,789

JOB CENTER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

Our Street Ministry is seeking additional volunteers to assist the needy in finding employment thru our efforts at the Job Center at the Salvation Army on 4th Street South. Our hours of operation are from Monday thru Thursday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Some knowledge in operating a computer is necessary, otherwise, all training is provided. Volunteer one day a week or more, depending on your schedule. Questions? Contact Hal Heitler at 727-448-6291 or heitlerh@tampabay.rr.com.

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

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