8/6/23 Bulletin & Order of Service

Welcome & Church Information
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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8 & 11 am Order of Service
Tenth Sunday After Pentecost
Traditional Worship—8 & 11 AM
August 6, 2023
*Please stand as you are able. Congregational responses are in bold.
PRELUDE
"Breathe On Me Breath Of God" by Mercy Bartlett
"Holy, Holy, Holy" by Ellen Jane Lorenz
Rick Nay, Organ
*CALL TO WORSHIP Rev. Margaret Rountree
Pastor: Just when we are feeling most discouraged, God fills our lives with healing mercy.
People: Lord, listen to our hearts, our cries, our prayers.
Pastor: Give us peace and hope in our spirits.
People: Direct us in ways of service in your name.
*HYMN OF PRAISE
"All Creatures of Our God and King" Number 62
*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
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: Lord of mercy and hope, we come before you knowing that we have fallen short of being the kind of disciples that you have called us to be. We have turned our backs on people in need; we have closed our ears to the cries of the voiceless. And so we hesitate to come before you because we believe that we have lost your favor. Remind us again that you are merciful and your love transforms and changes our lives. When we falter and slide off the path of hope you place before us, you guide us on the path back to you, confident of your faithful presence with us. Forgive our weakness. Strengthen us and give us courage; help us to be bearers of your good news of peace. We pray this in Christ’s name. Amen.
WORDS OF ASSURANCE
Feel God’s healing love pouring over you and into your lives. Know that God delights in each one of you and will always be present with you. This is indeed the Good News of the Gospel! Amen.
(11:00) ANTHEM
"Just As I Am" arr. Don Besig
Chancel Choir
WORSHIP WITH OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS (Click here to GIVE)
"There's Room At the Cross" by Ira. F. Stanphill
Karen Shramo and Kendra Aumack, Duet
*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
“Nothing But the Blood” Number 362
SERMON
“The Seven Sins of Suburbia: Comfort” Rev. Bob Martin
Text: Matthew 16:21-26 (NLT)
SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION
*HYMN OF DEDICATION
"Victory in Jesus" Number 370
*BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE
"Chorus of Praise" by Randolph Johnston
Rick Nay, Organ
The flowers are given to the glory of God in love and honor of Jake & Sherry Smith's anniversary tomorrow, from their children.
Thank you for joining us this morning!
9:30 am Order of Service
Contemporary Worship - 9:30 AM
August 6, 2023
Praise & Worship
"This Is Amazing Grace"
"Doxology (Amen)"
Passing the Peace
Worship with Our Tithes and Offerings
"When You Walk into the Room"
Sermon
“The Seven Sins of Suburbia: Comfort” Rev. Bob Martin
Text: Matthew 16:21-26 (NLT)
Sacrament of Holy Communion
Worship Song
“Power in the Blood / Nothing but the Blood”
Benediction
The flowers are given to the glory of God in love and honor of Jake & Sherry Smith's anniversary tomorrow, from their children.
Thank you for joining us this morning!
Bulletin/Announcements
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 30: In Person 359 // Online 323

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 TODAY, August 6, 8:30 am-12:30 pm. Cash & checks accepted. 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

Confirmation Meeting (8/27):
Confirmation is beginning September 10 for youth in 7th & 8th grades. There will be an informational youth and parents meeting on August 27th at 12 noon in the WhereHouse. Contact KayLee Bennett KBennett@fumcsp.org

Join us in the Chancel Choir or Fellowship Ringers:
The Chancel Choir and Handbell choir are always looking for volunteers who have a heart for worship and aren't afraid to get up and show it! Attend a rehearsal to sign up—all that is required is a heart for music and worship! You don’t need to read music or have a solo voice. We would love to add your voice, heart, and spirit to our groups! Contact Derek Weston DWeston@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.
Job Openings
To see our list of job openings, visit our Job Center: https://www.stpetefirst.org/job-center.
Kids & Youth
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.
Weekly & Monthly Events
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
