7/30/23 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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Ninth Sunday After Pentecost

Traditional Worship—8 & 11 AM

July 30, 2023

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

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PRELUDE

"This Love Is Mine" by John W. Peterson

"When He Shall Come" by Almeda J. Pearce

Rick Nay, Organ

*CALL TO WORSHIP Rev. Margaret Rountree

Pastor: I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord!”

People: Our God is loving and true, steadfast and faithful.

Pastor: How blessed we are to be called children of God,

People: To worship God who is with us always.

*HYMN OF PRAISE

"Come, Christians, Join to Sing" Number 158

*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)

(8:00) "Like A River In My Soul" by Tim Osiek

Derek Weston, Soloist

(11:00) "Like A River In My Soul" by Tim Osiek

Weston-Copp Quartet

*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

“Surely the Presence of the Lord” Number 328

SERMON

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

Text: Haggai 1:2-8 (NLT)

*HYMN OF DEDICATION

"He Leadeth Me: O Blessed Thought" Number 128

*BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE

"Wonderful Grace of Jesus" by Haldor Lillenas

Rick Nay, Organ

The flowers are given to the glory of God in love and honor of Mary Jane Dameron's 93rd birthday today from her church family.

Thank you for joining us this morning!

Contemporary Worship - 9:30 AM

July 30, 2023

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Praise & Worship

"Lion and the Lamb"

"Build My Life"

"We Fall Down"

Passing the Peace

Worship with Our Tithes and Offerings

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"Praises"

Sermon

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

Text: Haggai 1:2-8 (NLT)

Worship Song

“Graves Into Gardens”

Benediction

The flowers are given to the glory of God in love and honor of Mary Jane Dameron's 93rd birthday today from her church family.

Thank you for joining us this morning!

A NOTE FROM PASTOR BOB

When was the last time you spent more than you had? It’s a daily lesson for my grandchildren. I teach them, “Earn a dollar, save a dollar”. Their reply, “earn a dollar, spend two dollars”. That sounds like fuzzy math and in many ways, it is. How can you earn one dollar and spend two? Maybe it’s why they usually want me to go with them when they shop because they know I am the supplier of the second dollar. Did you know economists have determined in America today we spend more money than we earn? That’s why so many find themselves in debt. The question becomes, “what’s behind this?” I had a friend say to me one time, “Bob, addictions and spending problems are due to one reason—the person has a hole in their heart and they are trying to fill it.” Think about that statement for a moment and it does have merit. Perhaps the way to fight the sin of consumerism is instead of filling your heart with stuff, maybe it should be filled with God’s love. Sounds like million dollar advice. What do you think?

— 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 23: In Person 328 // Online 285

Want to find out more about membership at St. Pete First?

Our next New Member Class is on Sunday August 20th, from 10:45 am to 1 pm. Click here to register.

St. Pete First Day at the Rays (8/12):

The 5th Annual St. Pete First Day at the Rays will be August 12 (4:10 pm) vs. the Cleveland Guardians @Tropicana Field. This game is also the annual Rays Faith Day Game, with a postgame event featuring the Rays Team Chaplain and player testimonies. Tickets are $35.00. Buy your tickets in the Fellowship Hall on July 30 or August 6, 8:30 am-12:30 pm. For more info, contact Shirley Bassett: sbassettUNI@gmail.com; 727.310.7044.

Children/Youth Open House (8/13):

Let’s kick off the school year with an Open House for Children and Youth Ministries on Sunday August 13th! This will be an event not only for our Sunday School children and families but for our community. Join us for refreshments as you meet the teachers and check out where our children learn, grow, and connect with Jesus, our church, & our community.

Preschool Families — 1st floor Preschool Hall — 9 am-12:30 pm

Elementary Families – 4th floor — 9 am-12:30 pm

Youth Families – The Wherehouse — 10:30 am-12:30 pm

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

Order your St. Pete First T-Shirts here:

Did you miss our last t-shirt order? Need another color? 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.

Scam Alert!

Some of you have received texts or emails claiming to be from Pastor Bob. Please do not reply to any message or email requesting assistance. These are NOT legitimate requests. Read more here.

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

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

10:45 AM CONFIRMATION WhereHouse (begins 9/17/23)

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