8/6/23 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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Tenth Sunday After Pentecost

Traditional Worship—8 & 11 AM

August 6, 2023

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

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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!

Contemporary Worship - 9:30 AM

August 6, 2023

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Praise & Worship

"This Is Amazing Grace"

"Doxology (Amen)"

Passing the Peace

Worship with Our Tithes and Offerings

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"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!

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.

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