7/16/23 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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Seventh Sunday After Pentecost

Traditional Worship—8 & 11 AM

July 16, 2023

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

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PRELUDE

"All Things Bright and Beautiful" arr. Craig Duncan

Kelly Bonyata, Flute; Rick Nay, Organ

*CALL TO WORSHIP Rev. Margaret Rountree

Leader: Give thanks and praise to the Lord!

People: For God has dealt mercifully with us!

Leader: Even when we turned our backs on God,

People: God forgave us and restored us to life.

Leader: Rejoice in God's abundant love.

People: We will continually praise God who heals and loves us.

*HYMN OF PRAISE

"Leaning on the Everlasting Arms" Number 133

*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.

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

"When Peace Like a River" arr. Jay Althouse

Kelly Bonyata, Flute; 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

“There's Something About That Name” Number 171

SERMON

“The Seven Sins of Suburbia: Conceit” Rev. Bob Martin

Text: Philippians 2:3-11 (NLT)

*HYMN OF DEDICATION

"Grace Greater than Our Sin" Number 365

*BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE

"With Praise and Thanksgiving" by Lani Smith

Rick Nay, Organ

The flowers are given to the glory of God in love and honor of

Linda Howard’s 80th birthday, from her daughter, Lori Jukes.

Thank you for joining us this morning!

Contemporary Worship - 9:30 AM

July 16, 2023

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Praise & Worship

"Lion And The Lamb"

"Cornerstone"

"Reckless Love"

Passing the Peace

Worship with Our Tithes and Offerings

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"Good Good Father"

Sermon

“The Seven Sins of Suburbia: Conceit” Rev. Bob Martin

Text: Philippians 2:3-11 (NLT)

Worship Song

“Great Are You Lord”

Benediction

The flowers are given to the glory of God in love and honor of Linda Howard’s 80th birthday, from her daughter, Lori Jukes.

Thank you for joining us this morning!

A NOTE FROM PASTOR BOB

Patti and I have been traveling for a couple weeks and really have enjoyed our time to refresh and renew. One of the places we went was Florence, Italy. We were walking by some of the great architectural masterpieces in the world and admiring the work of artists who were divinely gifted well before their time. We found ourselves going in and out of so many cathedrals, taking pictures and reliving history. One of the sites that really grabbed my attention was the tomb of Michelangelo. He is buried beside Galileo Galilee (the great astronomer) and Rossini Machiavelli (a great philosopher of political ideas) in the Basilica of Santa Croce. All of these men made great contributions in life and all were hailed by their generation as persons of greatness. Michelangelo sculpted the Pieta in Rome and the David in Florence. He also painted the Sistine Chapel’s ceilings and designed the dome for St. Peter’s Basilica. History will always remember Michelangelo for his contributions to the world of Christian art. But here's one thing you may not know about him; he was a genius, and he wanted everybody else to know it, too. A man who created such great art admired by the “church” was really one seeking his own fame. Isn’t it amazing despite that, God used Michelangelo for the greater glory!

— 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!

July 9: In Person 300 // Online 302

May 2023 Financials

Total Income $221,240

Total Expense $202,795

Join the Praise Team!

We are actively growing our Praise Team! If you or someone you know has the abiility to sing or play an instrument we would love to have you join us. Contact Loren Russell at 863-617-5087 or LRussell@fumcsp.org

Join the Office Volunteer Team!

There is an immediate need for Office Volunteers to cover the reception desk in the Administration Building on weekdays (Monday-Friday). Current openings are for seasonal volunteers and substitutes for the rest of the summer and through November. Office volunteers work a four-hour shift (9 am-1 pm or 1-5 pm) one day per week. For further information contact Craig Wills, Facilities Director: cwills@fumcsp.org or 727.894.4661, ext. 2102.

Order a St. Pete First T-Shirt:

Great news: we'll be ordering more St. Pete First t-shirts soon - ordering is open now and 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.

Pacesetters for Rays game tickets (8/12 vs. Cleveland Guardians):

The Epstein family was first in line on July 10 to buy tickets for the Rays game in August. The 5th Annual St. Pete First Day at the Rays will be on Saturday, August 12th - Rays vs. Cleveland Guardians beginning 4:10 pm @Tropicana Field. This game is the annual Rays Faith Day Game, with free Rays hats, a postgame event featuring the Rays Team Chaplain and player testimonies, and a Shane McClanahan bobblehead giveaway. Tickets are only $35.00 ($70.00 value). For more information pick up a flyer in one of the Welcome Centers or contact Shirley Bassett: 727.310.7044 or sbassettUNI@gmail.com. GO RAYS!

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.

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

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 (Summer break: July)

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 (Summer break: July)

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 TEAM 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)

6:00 PM INVITE PILLAR

THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH

2:00 PM NURTURE PILLAR