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St. Pete First UMC

Hi Kelly—

The title of Pastor Bob's sermon this week is "Make a Difference." This is the fifth sermon of our series: A Message for Today's Churches.

We live in a litigious society and also one that promotes pluralism. If we aren't careful it will be said the church really doesn't matter. One once said, "The church is a sleeping giant." What will it take to awaken God's beautiful creation so it has a relevant impact in a world with needs?

The text for this week is Revelation 3:1-6 (NLT).

Join us for worship this Sunday! Traditional services are at 8 & 11 am, and our contemporary service is at 9:30 am. We look forward to seeing you!

Reminder: If you are not feeling well, please take advantage of our livestream worship. COVID is spreading in Florida and we want to keep everyone safe!

Did you miss last Sunday's sermon? Click here to watch or listen to previous sermons.

Wednesday Night Dinner Menu

$5 kids, $8 adults, $30 family of 5

To-Go available by reservation

Adults: Hawaiian Pulled Pork Tacos w/Pineapple Slaw, Ranch-Style Beans, Cilantro Rice, Apple Crisp

Kids: Pizza, Carrots & Celery, Fruit Cup, Cookie

Click here for Wednesday Night Live information

Order your St. Pete First T-Shirts here (9/10 DEADLINE):

Did you miss our last t-shirt order? Need another color? Ordering has been extended through Sunday, September 10. 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 or order in-person in the Fellowship Hall between services this Sunday.

Confirmation Begins (9/10) THIS WEEK:

Confirmation is beginning September 10 for youth in 7th & 8th grades. Contact: KayLee Bennett KBennett@fumcsp.org

Paint Your Own Pumpkin Frame (9/10 & 17):

“Pottery to Go,” kits are available for only two weeks: September 10th & 17th, in limited quantities! Return your painted frames to the church by September 24 for firing, and pick up your completed frame on October 1st. Help support The WhereHouse Youth Ministry with a donation of $25 per frame. Frame comes with glass and black cardboard backing, name and year written. Find us in the Fellowship Hall THIS SUNDAY!

Kids Night Out (9/15):

Children's Ministry will have a Kids’ Night Out on Friday, September 15th from 6-10pm. We will have pizza and snacks, ice cream sundaes, play games, watch a movie, and have an interactive devotion! Open to all children ages nursery - 5th grade. Dinner & snacks are provided. $20 first child, $15 second, $40 for a family of 3 or more. Please sign up on the church website Children's Page by Wednesday, September 13th.

Men's Breakfast (9/16):

Join the men of the church for food and fellowship! Click here for more info & to RSVP.

Volunteer Appreciation Dinner has been rescheduled:

Let's try this again! The 5^th Annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner is happening Monday, September 18th. If you left an RSVP for the previous date (August 30th), please RSVP again for the newly rescheduled date. Please note the new time - dinner starts at 5:30 and goes until 7pm. The time slot has been extended to accommodate busy schedules, so please feel free to show up when you can! Thank you for all you do - we hope to see you there! Click Here to RSVP

Stephen Ministry Needs YOU (training begins 9/26):

Do you want to help others but aren't sure you have the skills? Do others see you as a compassionate person? Are people drawn to you when they are dealing with life challenges? If you answered yes to any of these questions then you are a good fit to become a Stephen Minister. Training begins September 26th 6:30-8:30. Contact Barb Willey for an application or to discuss details: 703-409-8003

Street Ministry Cook Opportunity:

Come join a small team of Street Ministry Cooks that prepares meals for the homeless in our church kitchen. Volunteer Cooks prepare meals from 4 pm to about 5 pm on various weekdays. Most cooks only volunteer an hour a month and have had no prior experience in cooking for a large number of people. To learn more about volunteering with Street Ministry, contact Hal Heitler at 727-448-6291 or at heitlerh@tampabay.rr.com.

School Partnerships Fundraiser:

St. Pete First needs your help in providing school supplies and other needs for our two partner schools, Melrose Elementary and Fairmont Park Elementary. Your donated funds will go towards purchasing needed school supplies, school uniforms, underwear, shoes, gym equipment, as well as school events such as Teacher Appreciation Luncheon, Career Day, and the National Day of Reading. You can write a check (memo line: School Partnerships) or go to our website and donate to the School Partnerships fund.