6/25/23 Bulletin & Order of Service
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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9:30 am Order of Service
Children & Youth Sunday
Contemporary Worship - 9:30 AM
June 25, 2023
Welcome Rev. Margaret Rountree
Praise & Worship
"Joy of the Lord
"King of My Heart"
Passing the Peace
Worship with Our Tithes and Offerings
"Shine His Light"
Children and Youth Testimonies
Text: Luke 18:15-17 (ESV)
Worship Song
“Romans 16:19”
Benediction
The flowers are given to the glory of God in love and honor of
Mary Ann Carroll’s birthday from her church family.
Thank you for joining us this morning!
11 am Order of Service
Children and Youth Sunday
Traditional Worship—11 AM
June 25, 2023
*Please stand as you are able. Congregational responses are in bold.
PRELUDE
"Star Wars Main Theme" by John Williams
Rick Nay, Organ
WELCOME Rev. Margaret Rountree
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: We gather to remember that Christ gave his life for us.
People: We humbly praise God for such a gift!
Leader: Come, friends! Come and worship the God of love and hope.
People: Praise be to God at all times and in all places!
*HYMN OF PRAISE
"We Are the Church" Number 558
*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.
ANTHEM
"Holy, Holy, Holy, We Worship You" by Benjamin Harlan
Chancel Choir
WORSHIP WITH OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS (Click here to GIVE)
"Amazing Grace" arr. Jay Althouse
Grace Weston, Soloist
*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
“Tell Me the Stories of Jesus” Number 277
CHILDREN & YOUTH TESTIMONIES
Text: Luke 18:15-17 (ESV)
*HYMN OF DEDICATION
"Jesus Loves Me" Number 191
*BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE
"This Little Light of Mine" by Harry Dixon Loes
Rick Nay, Organ
The flowers are given to the glory of God in love and honor
of Mary Ann Carroll’s birthday from her church family.
Thank you for joining us this morning!
Bulletin/Announcements
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!
June 18: In Person 339 // Online 303
April 2023 Financials
Total Income $212,579
Total Expense $217,847
Order a St. Pete First T-Shirt (9/8 deadline):
We'll be making a new t-shirt order in September - orders will remain open until Friday, September 8. Get a St. Pete First t-shirt to wear to church events, volunteer work, or around town! Click here for more information and to order online.
Save the Date—St. Pete First Day at the Rays (8/12):
We're happy to announce that the 5th Annual St. Pete First Group Rays Game is scheduled with the Cleveland Guardians @ Tropicana Field. This game is the annual Rays Faith Day Game whereby the postgame event features the Rays Team Chaplain and player testimonies. There is also a Shane McClanahan bobblehead giveaway. Lower level tickets are only $35.00 ($70.00 value). For more information contact Shirley Bassett, FUMC Group Leader; sbassettUNI@gmail.com; 727.310.7044.
Greeters & Ushers Needed:
More volunteers are needed immediately to serve as Greeters and Ushers. There is a special need for Greeters at the 11 am traditional service. For more information on greeting at 11 am, contact Isolyn Foster (Greeter Leader/11 a.m. service) at 727.459.2475 (mobile) or isolynf@yahoo.com.
Common Grounds 2.0:
Coffee and pastry are great, but fellowship and human connection are better served when we discover an opportunity to serve one another. We need your help to reimagine the Common Grounds ministry. A simple act of hospitality can change everything. Contact Chad Simonds to find out how.
Job Openings
To see the entire list of job openings, visit our Job Center: https://www.stpetefirst.org/job-center.
Job Openings— 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 & 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 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.
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 (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 (no July meeting)
FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH
12:00 PM LEARN PILLAR (no June meeting)
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
