6/4/23 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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Trinity Sunday

Traditional Worship—8 & 11 AM

June 4, 2023

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

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PRELUDE

"Let Us Break Bread Together" arr. Harold DeCou

Rick Nay, Organ

*CALL TO WORSHIP Rev. Margaret Rountree

Pastor: Trust in the Lord at all times, O People; God is a refuge for us.

People: God is our rock and our salvation; we shall not be shaken.

Pastor: God is good and in God’s work we find our strength.

People: We sing of all God’s wonderful works! We give thanks and praise to the Lord!

*HYMN OF PRAISE

"Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus" Number 514

*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 all creation and creatures, who in love made an everlasting covenant with us, you sent Jesus Christ to seek and save the lost. We confess that we have strayed from you. We have been willful and prideful. Have mercy on us, O God, and forgive us. Return us from the wilderness to paths of righteousness through Jesus Christ, our Savior. Amen.

WORDS OF ASSURANCE

Jesus said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.” Let us now come to that Light, for in Jesus Christ, we are restored and forgiven. Thanks be to God! Amen.

(11:00) ANTHEM

"Make Us Holy, Make Us Whole" by Mark Friedman

Chancel Choir

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

"In Quiet Meditation" by Roberta R. Frick

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

“My Tribute” Number 99

SERMON

“Look in the Mirror” Rev. Bob Martin

Text: Genesis 1:26-31 (NLT)

SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION

*HYMN OF DEDICATION

"Because He Lives" Number 364

*BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE

"The Glorious Kingdom" by Roger C. Wilson

Rick Nay, Organ

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

Mac & Sue McAndrew from Scott & Phyllis McAndrew.

Thank you for joining us this morning!

Contemporary Worship - 9:30 AM

June 4, 2023

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Praise & Worship

"At Your Name"

"Cornerstone"

Passing the Peace

Worship with Our Tithes and Offerings

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"Praises"

Sermon

“Look in the Mirror” Rev. Bob Martin

Text: Genesis 1:26-31 (NLT)

Sacrament of Holy Communion

Worship Song

“Great Are You Lord”

Benediction

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

Mac & Sue McAndrew from Scott & Phyllis McAndrew.

Thank you for joining us this morning!

A NOTE FROM PASTOR BOB This week I wanted to share one of my favorite writings by John Maxwell. It is from his book, Becoming a Person of Influence.

People are first influenced by what they see. If you have children, then you’ve probably observed this. No matter what you tell your children to do, their natural inclination is to follow what they see you doing. For most people if they perceive that you are positive and trustworthy and have admirable qualities, then they will seek you as an influencer in their lives.

When you meet people who don’t know you, at first you have no influence with them at all. If someone they trust introduces you to them, then you can temporarily “borrow” some of their influence. But as soon as they have some time to observe you, you either build or bust that influence by your actions. “It takes more than talk to keep workers in line; mere words go in one ear and out the other.” —Proverbs 29:19 (The Message)

— 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 28: In Person 379 // Online 334

April 2023 Financials

Total Income $212,579

Total Expense $217,847

St Pete First Spotlight

We will be highlighting the work of volunteers, teams, and staff at St. Pete First with our new St. Pete First Spotlight. Our first volunteer in the spotlight is Karen Wilber - click here to find out more about her and what she does for St. Pete First.

Pray for our Youth

Please pray for our high school youth & leaders this week! They are leaving early Sunday morning for North Carolina for a week of adventure and fellowship.

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

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.

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

VBS begins soon, 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 need 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