All Saints Sunday! Bring Pictures for the Altar!

King of Peace MCC Matters

October 28th, 2026

November 1st, 2026

10:30 am

Sermon:

"MINE...to Give: My Gift"

Sacred Text:

Exodus 4:1-5

1 Corinthians 13:11

A Word from Rev. Ray

This Sunday we begin our 2027 stewardship journey—a season of reflection, gratitude, and faithful response. Our theme this year is “MINE…to give.” At first glance, the word mine may sound possessive or even protective. But when we place it in the context of generosity, it becomes a powerful reminder that everything entrusted to us is ultimately a gift meant to be shared.

Over the next four weeks, we will explore different dimensions of what God places in our care—our time, our gifts, our resources, our stories—and how each one becomes “MINE…to give.”

P.S. You can download a copy of our Covenant Keeper card here.

Blessings,

Rev. Ray

Upcoming Activities

This Saturday night, don't forget your clocks fall back an hour. You get an extra hour of sleep! Otherwise, you'll be really early for church this week.

When you come to church this Sunday, we will have a special altar for the pictures of the saints in your lives. Feel free to bring any pictures and place them on the altar!

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 this Sunday, November 1st following worship. We will serve a light lunch. To RSVP to Membership Class, sign up in the foyer or email melanie@churchstpetersburg.org.

The Social Justice Team will meet after worship this Sunday in the Overflow Room. Everyone is welcome. Come see what the team is up to!

Make plans to join us for our Fall Picnic on Saturday, November 7th, starting at 11 am. We will be located on Shelter #8 at Lake Seminole Park. Bring a chair, just in case you need it. Also, sign up in the foyer or contact the church office to let us know what you'll bring to share.

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

Soups

Small Jars of Peanut Butter

Spaghetti

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.

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.

Upcoming Community Activities

Join us on Saturday, November 14th, for a time of beautiful classical piano music. Our very own Ricardo will be joined by his friend, Camila de Oliveira (originally from Brazil, now living in New Zealand). Although this recital is free to attend, you are welcome to donate towards Living, Loving, Learning, a Brazilian non-profit organization that helps children living with cancer.

Get ready to deck the halls! The Gay Men’s Chorus of Tampa Bay presents “Happy Holi-gays to You”. This concert is a joyful holiday celebration blending heartfelt classics, seasonal traditions, and fabulous camp. Honoring the rich traditions of Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and New Year’s with music, laughter, love, and plenty of holiday sparkle. Whether you prefer your holidays sentimental or sassy, traditional or a little twisted, this evening promises laughter, joy, and plenty of sparkle. Come celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with us; we promise to make it brighter and gay!

Concerts are on Friday, Dec. 4th in St. Pete (ASL Interpretation available), and Saturday, Dec. 5th in Tampa. Click here to buy your tickets. Use discount code EARLYBIRD15 until Nov. 8th to get 15 % off tickets!