7/7/24 Bulletin & Order of Service

Welcome to St Pete First United Methodist Church, the Heart of the City! 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.

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Rev. Bob Martin, Senior Pastor

Rev. Margaret Rountree, Associate Pastor

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A NOTE FROM PASTOR MARGE    

Whenever God tells us to do something in the Bible, we ought to pay attention. Every command of God is for our provision and protection and God’s commands are for us and not against us. We have this really bad misunderstanding of the Bible that God is like this cosmic killjoy who wants to take away all our fun and all of His commands are to keep us from doing what we want to do. However, this is simply not the case. God’s laws, commands, and precepts are His provision and protection for His children. I challenge you to think of one of God’s commands that if you were to disobey it, it would benefit you? God’s commands are for us and not against us.

Noah was a man in the Bible that led out of incredible obedience, even if it did not make any sense to him at the time. God commanded Noah to build this massive ark and it took Noah one hundred and twenty years to accomplish this task. Noah had absolutely no idea how much hung in the balance while He was obeying God in a seemingly impossible situation. If Noah had not obeyed God and built the ark, it would not have gone well for Noah, his family, or for us!

The question for you today is this: “What is God telling you to do?” Is He telling you to forgive that person that has wronged you? Is He telling you to be a witness for the sake of the Gospel in this world? Is He telling you to choose the narrow way when everybody else is choosing the wide way? Is He telling you to honor your father and your mother? Is He telling you to love your enemies, judge not, repent, or fear not? Maybe the thing that God is telling you to do seems totally crazy. I know Noah certainly felt this way. But one thing is for certain: you have no idea what hangs in the balance.

We are invited today, like our friend Noah, to lead out of obedience. The question we all must answer is, “What is God telling me to do?” Whatever it is, I would invite you to pray to God that He would give you the courage to step out and the obedience to do whatever it is that He’s telling you to do.

— Pastor Marge    

Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

Traditional Worship—8 & 11 AM

July 7, 2024

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

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PRELUDE

"Morning Mood" by Robert Wolf

"Fill My Cup Lord" arr. John Innes

Rick Nay, Organ

*CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader: God’s greatness is wondrous to behold.

People: Everywhere we look, we can see the imprint of God.

Leader: From the loftiest mountains to the crashing waters of the sea,

People: There God’s greatness stands majestically.

Leader: God’s greatness can be within the human heart.

People: Let us honor and praise God with acts of kindness and compassion.

*HYMN OF PRAISE

"Blessed Assurance” Hymn # 369

*PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST

*CONGREGATIONAL SONG

“Blest Be the Tie That Binds” Hymn # 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

Leader: 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, You love each one of us and You grieve the way we hurt one another. Forgive us for our narrowness and prejudice, our quick tempers and stingy grace, our attention to the faults of others, and blindness to our own. Help us be the people You created us to be and to live together in peace, loving and caring for one another as You love and care for us all. We ask it in Christ’s name. Amen.

WORDS OF ASSURANCE

God’s grace is sufficient for all our needs, covering all our sins. God’s power is made perfect in our weakness, as Christ redeems our lives and reconciles us fully and completely to God. Amen.

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

"You are my All in All" arr. Larry Shackley

Kendra Aumack and Derek Weston, soloists

*DOXOLOGY Hymn # 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

"Through It All” Hymn # 507

SERMON

“Noah”     Rev. Margaret Rountree

Text: Genesis 6:8-22; 7:1-5 ESV

SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION

*HYMN OF DEDICATION

"Trust and Obey” Hymn # 467

*BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE  

"Glorious Things of Thee are Spoken" by Robert J. Hughes

Rick Nay, Organ

The flowers are given to the glory of God in loving memory of Larry Adkinson plus all past, present, and future veterans, from the St. Pete First UMC Church Family.

Thank you for joining us today!

Reminder: If you are not feeling well or if you are traveling, please take advantage of our livestream worship.

Contemporary Worship - 9:30 AM

July 7, 2024

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Praise & Worship Praise Team

“O Praise Him” 

“O Come to the Altar”  

Passing the Peace of Christ

Worship with Our Tithes and Offerings

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“I See Heaven”

Sermon

“Noah”     Rev. Margaret Rountree

Text: Genesis 6:8-22; 7:1-5 ESV

Sacrament of Holy Communion

Worship Song

“For the Cross”

Benediction

The flowers are given to the glory of God in loving memory of Larry Adkinson plus all past, present, and future veterans, from the St. Pete First UMC Church Family.

Thank you for joining us today!

Reminder: If you are not feeling well or if you are traveling, please take advantage of our livestream worship.

Volunteer Help Needed

A little time out of your week can make such a difference! Join us as we strive to be the hands and feet of Jesus as we serve and Love. St. Pete. We need volunteers for our First Impressions team - these team members volunteer during one or more Sunday services per month and act as ambassadors of our church to help folks feel welcome and safe in our building.  Training is provided so volunteers can assist the church during emergencies or other situations that might occur on Sunday mornings. Contact Kendra Aumack for more information or Click here to go to our Serve form, then select the ministries you are interested in.

Wednesday Night Live Dinner & Activities will return on September 4th. Mark your calendars!

Last Week's Attendance Numbers

Thank you for joining us for worship! These are our attendance numbers for last week. We hope to see you again next week!

June 30: In Person 349 Online 339

Church Finances

                    May 2024       Year to Date

Income $200,014           $1,289,291

Expense $229,191            $1,359,081

Thank You from Pastor Margaret!

I would like to say a huge “thank you” to my church family for all the support and love you demonstrated towards me during my ordination, a very special milestone on my ministry journey. Thank you to everyone who took the bus or drove in their own cars to watch me get ordained on Saturday, June 8th at Florida Southern College. I would also like to thank everyone who helped to plan and host the luncheon for me in the Fellowship Hall on Sunday, June 9th. Thank you for the countless gifts and cards that I have received and many thanks to Staff Parish for the beautiful stole that I will indeed wear often. I am certainly beyond blessed to be a part of this amazing church family! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Summer Camp registration is OPEN:

Camp Friendship Week 1 - July 8-12

Camp Friendship Week 2 - July 15-19

Elementary Art Adventure Camp - July 8-12

Elementary Slimetopia Camp - July 15-19

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Get your St. Pete First Travel Mug!

Click here to order a travel mug ($20) and show your support of St. Pete First and our mission to Love St. Pete.

Save the Date: St Pete First Day at the Rays (8/17):

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2024 Women's Retreat (10/11-13):

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Job Opening—Part-Time Custodian:

Put the word out! Part-time custodian needed! Duties include routine cleaning and event setup. Flexible hours, 2-3 days per week. Contact Chad Simonds for more information.

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

KIDS

SUNDAYS

8:00 am

Infant Lounge/Cry Room Room 204 (Livestreaming available during all services)

9:30 am

Infant Lounge/Cry Room Room 204 (Livestreaming available during all services)

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

Infant Lounge/Cry Room Room 204 (Livestreaming available during all services)

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 -RETURNING on Sept 4th

5:00 pm KIDS PRAISE TEAM (Age 4-6th Grade) Chapel

5:30 pm DINNER Fellowship Hall

6-7 pm WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE (Preschool & Elementary) Preschool/4th Floor

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

6:00 pm YOUTH (7th – 12th GRADES) WhereHouse

WEDNESDAYS -RETURNING on Sept 4th

5:30 pm DINNER Fellowship Hall

6-7:30 pm Youth Group WhereHouse

 SUNDAY WORSHIP 

8:00 am Traditional Service -Sanctuary

9:30 am Contemporary Service -Sanctuary

11:00 am Traditional Service -Sanctuary

FELLOWSHIP TIME (BETWEEN SERVICES) 

9-11:30 am Common Grounds (Coffee, Food & Fellowship) -Fellowship Hall

9-11:30 am (2nd Sundays) Blood Pressure Clinic -1st Floor Nurse's Area

 ADULTS 

SUNDAYS 

9:30 am QUEST -Zoom & Room 208

     10:45 am PROMISED LAND -Zoom & Room 301

10:45 am YOUNGISH ADULTS -Room 101 (Join us at Common Grounds this summer at 10:45! Sunday School returns on August 11.)

11:00 am BECOMERS -Zoom & Room 103

11:00 am DISCIPLE MAKERS -Library-Room 212

11:00 am SOJOURNERS -Room 208 (On Summer Break June 2-Sept 1)

MONDAYS 

11:30 am United Women in Faith FAST Crowd (3rd Mondays) -Location varies               (On Summer Break June-August)                         

WEDNESDAYS    -RETURNING on Sept 4th

5:30 pm DINNER Fellowship Hall

6:30 pm BAND OF BROTHERS -Parlor-Rm 214 

6:30 pm Adult BIBLE STUDIES - TBA 

THURSDAYS 

7:30 am THURSDAY MEN’S STUDY -Zoom

1:00 pm United Women in Faith Deborah Circle (4th Thursdays) -Room 101              (On Summer Break June-August)               

 MUSIC

SUNDAYS 

8:30 am IGNITE WORSHIP TEAM -Room 214-Parlor & Sanctuary

10:15 am CHANCEL CHOIR -Room 312 (Does not sing June 16-July 14)

12:10 pm HANDBELLS -Room 310

TUESDAYS 

6:00 pm IGNITE WORSHIP TEAM -Sanctuary

WEDNESDAYS

5:00 pm KIDS PRAISE TEAM (Age 4-6th Grade) Chapel -RETURNING on Sept 4th

7:30 pm CHANCEL CHOIR -Room 312   No Wednesday rehearsal 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 -Admin Conference Room

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

FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH

12:00 pm LEARN PILLAR

SECOND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH

6:00 pm SERVE PILLAR  

THIRD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH

12:00 pm INVITE PILLAR  

THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH

2:00 pm NURTURE PILLAR