King of Peace MCC Matters

November 5th, 2025

Time is quickly passing and this Sunday we conclude our sermon series on going from Gratitude to Generosity which is a stewardship campaign theme. This Sunday we will look at "Making a Lasting Difference" 2 Corinthians 9: 6-9.

The journey from gratitude to generosity is a sacred unfolding. It’s the moment we realize that the treasure we hold isn’t meant to be clutched tightly—it’s meant to be shared. True reward doesn’t come from accumulation, but from alignment with a deeper reality: one where what we have becomes a blessing for others. And sometimes, the impact of that generosity ripples far beyond our own lifetime, echoing grace into places we may never see."

May your words carry grace, your actions reflect love, and your gifts be rooted in both gratitude and generosity. May you be blessed—not only in what you offer, but in the spirit with which you offer it.

Blessings,

Rev. Ray

After such a successful event last weekend with an incredible turnout, it was decided to keep having this event weekly.

Join the Florida Interfaith Coalition and allies for a Freedom Vigil as we stand in solidarity with immigrant families and demand an end to the detention and deportation of our nonviolent, law-abiding immigrant community neighbors, siblings, and friends.

This moment matters because mass deportation policies are not only tearing families apart—they are setting dangerous precedents that threaten the constitutional rights of all Americans. When due process is denied to one group, the foundation of democracy itself is weakened. By coming together in public prayer, witness, and solidarity, we send a clear message: our communities believe in fairness, dignity, and accountability.

Wear your God Thinks You're Fabulous t-shirt and join members of our Social Justice Team on Sundays, from 4-5 pm at the Pinellas County Jail, located at 14400 49 St. N, in Clearwater.

The requested items for the month of November are as follows:



Pasta, Rice, Cereal, and Peanut Butter

If you are able to donate, please bring them with you on Sunday or during the week when the office is open, and place them in the donation cart in the foyer.

We have a church workday scheduled for Saturday, November 8th. If you are interested in helping us paint and clean the church for the upcoming holidays, please sign up in the foyer or email melanie@churchstpetersburg.org. Lunch will be provided.

Covenant Keepers is our Stewardship program for 2026. It provides an opportunity for you to make a covenant with God through King of Peace MCC in six areas of your life: Presence, Spiritual Growth, Prayer, Financial Support, Witness, and Service. This program is designed to help us grow as individuals and together as a Church.

Our theme this year is "From Gratitude to Generosity." Please carefully consider becoming a Covenant Keeper and return the Covenant Commitment portion to the Church by November 16th, 2025. You can put it in the offering basket, mail it to the church office (6085 Park Blvd., Pinellas Park, FL 33781) or email it to melanie@churchstpetersburg.org.

You can get an electronic copy of the Covenant Keeper Commitment Card here.

Join us for our monthly Breakfast Club on Thursday, November 13th at 9 am at Parkside Cafe. This is a great time of fellowship with others from King of Peace. Everyone is welcome to attend!

It's that time of year again to dedicate a poinsettia in honor or memory of a loved one...and make the sanctuary beautiful for Christmas Eve. Poinsettias are on sale now and are $15 per Poinsettia. Deadline to order one is by Dec. 7th, and you must pay when you turn in your order form. You can email melanie@churchstpetersburg.org if you have any questions. You can find the order form here.

Join us for our next Church Picnic at War Veteran's Memorial Park, Shelter # 4, on Saturday, November 15th, from 11 am- 1 pm. (This is right next to Bay Pines Hospital.) Sign up in the foyer or email melanie@churchstpetersburg.org to let us know what food you'll bring to share!

This Sunday, November 9th, after worship, the Board of Directors will host a Congregational Forum. This is where you will have the opportunity to ask questions about the proposed budget for 2026 and hear from the Board of Director candidates.

On Sunday, November 16th, immediately after worship, we will have our Annual Congregational Meeting. Everyone is welcome to attend, but only members will be able to vote.

You can find the documents needed for the meeting here.

If you are unable to attend in person, you can use the Zoom link information below. This link will be used for both the Forum and Congregational Meeting. If you have any questions, call the office or email melanie@churchstpetersburg.org.

To attend the forum and meeting virtually, click on the link below:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85914479701?pwd=6nB7rrTQDDD32PfsRUAYCwxb3zwPB1.1

Meeting ID: 859 1447 9701

Passcode: 963547

A special note for those attending virtually: if you are a couple and want to vote, each individual will need to be on separate devices for votes to count. Otherwise it will just be counted as one vote.

We hope you'll join us for our annual Thanksgiving Service and Potluck Dinner in the Social Hall. This year we moved it to Tuesday evening, November 25th at 6:30 pm. Sign up in the foyer or email melanie@churchstpetersburg.org and let us know what side dish or dessert you plan to share. The church will provide the turkeys!

Raffle tickets are now on sale before and after service for a chance to win 4 box seats at the Mahaffey Theatre to see The Florida Orchestra's performance of Handel's Messiah on Saturday, Dec. 6th. Tickets are valued over $400. Raffle tickets are available till Nov. 23rd and cost $10 each, and the winning ticket will be chosen during worship on Sunday, Nov. 30th. If you have any questions, contact the church office.

November 9th, we will have our Angel Trees displayed in the Social Hall and in the foyer, providing an opportunity for congregants to choose a tag that represents a student from Pinellas Central ES. Participants are asked to write their name next to the corresponding student number. We kindly ask that gifts are wrapped when dropped off. If you are unable to wrap gifts, please let our Admin Melanie know.

The King of Peace Canasta Club meets every Thursday at 1 pm. Whether you're a beginner or professional, all are welcome to come and play! If you have any questions, see Kenny Johnson! To make sure we have an even number playing, please make sure to sign up in the foyer on Sunday if you plan to come!

Get ready for the holiday season with the Gay Men's Chorus of Tampa. Tickets for their holiday show, "Holly, Jolly, and Gay", are on sale now. Performances are on Friday, Dec. 5th (St. Pete- Allendale UMC) and Saturday, Dec. 6th (Tampa- Seminole Heights UMC). To buy tickets, click here, and use the discount code EARLYBIRD10 for 10% off your purchase.

Remote Giving Options

with VANCO Mobile

In our continual effort to make giving easy for you, we are offering VANCO Mobile. This mobile app is accessible on your phone or tablet anywhere you are! Best yet, it is easy to use! Or you can access their website at Vancopayments.com. For instructions on how to do this, click here.

If you have any questions about this or need some help, call the church office and ask for Melanie or send her an email at melanie@churchstpetersburg.org.

Here are a few other ways to give your tithes/offerings to King of Peace:

• Call in your contribution to VANCO Client Services 800.675.7430



• Text the dollar amount you'd like to contribute to 844.698.3523 and follow the instructions. (For example to donate $25, text 25.)

• Mail your contribution to King of Peace MCC (6085 Park Blvd, Pinellas Park, FL 33781) or you may drop it by the church office Monday - Thursday 9:30 AM - 4PM.

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