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King of Peace MCC Matters
August 13th, 2025
| | Starting tonight, for the next three Wednesdays, join King of Peace's very own historian Bob Pope at 7 pm to find out a lot of information about King of Peace's history. To RSVP for this class, sign up in the foyer or email melanie@churchstpetersburg.org. | | |
Sunday, August 17th, 2025
10:30 am
Sermon:
"Imperfect but Devoted"
Sacred Text:
1 Samuel 17:2-12
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This Sunday, we begin a new sermon series titled “Imperfect but Devoted,” exploring the life of David—a man whose story reminds us that God often chooses the unlikely to do the extraordinary.
Our first message, “Chosen Beyond Reason,” invites us to reflect on David’s unexpected call to be king. He wasn’t the obvious choice, but he was God’s choice. And in that truth, we find hope for our own lives.
Like David, we are shaped by the challenges we face. Sometimes, the very moments that feel too heavy to bear become the ones that reveal our deepest strength. In those seasons, it can be powerful to shift our perspective and ask, “God, what might You do with this?”
Whether you’re walking through uncertainty, wrestling with purpose, or simply seeking encouragement, David’s story offers a reminder: God sees beyond what others see. And God is always at work—even in the messiness of our lives.
We hope you’ll join us this Sunday as we begin this journey together. May David’s devotion, despite his imperfections, inspire us to trust more deeply and walk more boldly in faith.
~ Rev. Ray
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We are now live streaming worship services through our Youtube channel. You can go directly there by clicking here! If you visit our channel after worship is over, the most current worship service will be the first one available! (To be able to utilize the chat function, you must login to Youtube through a gmail account and create a Youtube channel. If you only wish to watch worship, just click above without needing to sign in.)
If you have any questions, please be sure to contact the church office!
| | The Food Pantry is now requesting donations of Crackers and Cereal over the next month. 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. | | |
During the month of August, we are collecting school supplies for Pinellas Central Elementary School. The following items are what they have asked for:
Backpacks, Headphones (Plug In Earbuds), Pencils, Colored Pencils, Erasers, Sticky Notes, Crayons, Washable Markers, Expo Markers, Wide-Ruled Paper Notebooks, Wide-Ruled Composition Books, Unruled Index Cards, Plastic Folders with 2 pockets, Scissors, Ziplock Bags, Wipes, Hula Hoops, Sidewalk Chalk, Soccer Balls, Footballs, and Kickballs
You can bring your donations to church with you on Sunday or drop them off during office hours Monday-Thursday, and place them in the marked red bins.
**An important note: All school supplies are tax free during the month of August!**
| | Our next monthly Breakfast Club takes place on Thursday, August 14th. Join us at Parkside Cafe at 9 am. Everyone is welcome! | | 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! | | Mark your calendars now for Family Feud on Friday, August 15th at 7 pm, as King of Peace hosts Suncoast MCC (Venice) and Church of the Trinity MCC (Sarasota) for a fun night of church rivalry! | | Stick around after worship on Sunday, August 17th for a cookout in the Social Hall! No need to rush off to lunch. We will have it for you here. Sign up in the foyer or email melanie@churchstpetersburg.org and let us know what you'll be bringing. | | Our church office will be closed Thursday, August 21st. Our Staff will be out of the office for a Staff Planning Day, in preparation for the remainder of this year and the start of 2026. If you have an emergency congregational care need, please email revlorraine@churchstpetersburg.org. | | We are now accepting pictures for our special presentation for Grandparents' Day. Please note that we want pictures of you and your grandchildren, so that we can honor the grandparents of King of Peace. Please submit your pictures no later than 8/24 to photos@churchstpetersburg.org. If you don't know how to scan them yourself, please bring them to church with you on Sunday. | | Our next monthly Dinner Club will take place on Monday, August 25th at 6:30 pm at the 4th Street Shrimp Store (1066 4th St. N., St. Petersburg). You can sign up in the foyer or email melanie@churchstpetersburg.org. | | Do you want to know more about King of Peace and MCC worldwide? Do you want to know what it really means to be a member of King of Peace? Then make plans to attend our next Membership Class on Sunday, September 14th, following worship. We will serve a light lunch. To RSVP to Membership Class, sign up in the foyer or email melanie@churchstpetersburg.org. | | Want to schedule a meeting with Rev. Ray? Click here, and you can easily select a date and time that Rev. Ray has available. After you submit your scheduling, you'll receive a confirmation email. | | Social Justice Happenings | | Stand For Democracy Demonstrations | | |
Grab your purple KoP shirt, and join others each Monday night to stand up for justice.
Monday nights, 5-6 pm
at the intersection of 22nd Ave. N and 34th St., St. Pete
(Park in the Winn Dixie lot along 34th St.)
Bring your own signs or organizers will provide them.
For more information, email sjstew@gte.net.
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If you prefer to vote by mail in ballots, and haven't yet done so, the state of Florida now requires all voters to re-request Vote-by-Bail Ballots each year.
You can either call the Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections at 727.464.8683 during office hours Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm.
Fill out a paper form and either mailing it or hand delivering it to a Supervisor of Elections Office. A few paper forms are available on the Social Justice Board in the Social Hall.
Filling out the form online at www.votepinellas.gov/VotebyMail.
Or send an email to mailballot@votepinellas.gov, and complete the request form.
If you have any other questions or need assistance, please see any member of our Social Justice Team!
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Total Monthly Budget for 2025: $26,367
Total Income for July 2025: $22,113.06
Total Weekly Budget for 2025: $6,085
Total Income for week of 8/03-8/09: $8,038.65
In-Person attendance for 8/03: 117
Online attendance for 8/03: 21
Youtube Views: 61
Class/Event Attendance: 12
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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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Are you ready to grow your faith, deepen your leadership skills, and connect with others across MCC?
Applications are now open for North American L.E.A.D. 15, our next lay leadership retreat and the first step in MCC’s signature leadership development program.
Retreat Dates: May 8–10, 2026
Location: Church of the Trinity MCC – Sarasota, FL, USA
Cost: $400 USD (generous scholarships available)
Only 18 spots available – apply early!
Whether you’ve heard about L.E.A.D. for years or are just learning about it now, this is your chance to be part of something transformational.
Stay tuned as L.E.A.D. continues to grow—we’re thrilled to be welcoming new leadership and planning for the future.
Learn more and apply here!
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