7/9/23 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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Sixth Sunday After Pentecost

Traditional Worship—8 & 11 AM

July 9, 2023

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

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PRELUDE

"Benedictus" by Alec Rowley

Rick Nay, Organ

*CALL TO WORSHIP Rev. Margaret Rountree

Leader: The goodness of God has called us here!

People: We are recipients of God's gracious love.

Leader: Though we have not always done what is right in God's sight;

People: Yet God is merciful and forgiving.

Leader: Open your hearts and spirits to the refreshing love of God.

People: Help us, O Lord, to live joyfully and peacefully in your sight.

*HYMN OF PRAISE

"How Great Thou Art" Number 77

*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)

"I Know Who Holds Tomorrow" by Ira F. Stanphill

Karen Shramo-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

“Hallelujah! What a Savior” Number 165

SERMON

“The Seven Sins of Suburbia: Complacence”

Rev. Emily Hotho, District Superintendent

Text: Amos 6:1-7 (NIV)

*HYMN OF DEDICATION

"Nothing Between" Number 373

*BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE

"Choral" from Suite Gothique by Leon Boellmann

Rick Nay, Organ

The flowers are given to the glory of God in love and honor of Discover First, the volunteer team that provides orientation for new members.

Thank you for joining us this morning!

Contemporary Worship - 9:30 AM

July 9, 2023

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Welcome Rev. Margaret Rountree

Praise & Worship

"This Is Amazing Grace"

"You Are My King (Amazing Love)"

"The Heart Of Worship"

Passing the Peace

Worship with Our Tithes and Offerings

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"Reason To Praise"

Sermon

“The Seven Sins of Suburbia: Complacence”

Rev. Emily Hotho, District Superintendent

Text: Amos 6:1-7 (NIV)

Worship Song

“Great Are You Lord”

Benediction

The flowers are given to the glory of God in love and honor of Discover First, the volunteer team that provides orientation for new members.

Thank you for joining us this morning!

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 2: In Person 279 // Online 294

May 2023 Financials

Total Income $221,240

Total Expense $202,795

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.

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.

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.

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. Tickets are only $35.00 ($70.00 value). For more information contact Shirley Bassett, St. Pete First Group Leader; sbassettUNI@gmail.com; 727.310.7044.

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 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