Welcome from Pastor Bob

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1 April 6, 2014 Welcome from Pastor Bob Whether you re a long-time member or a first time visitor, I would like to welcome you to St. Paul United Methodist Church. Thank you for choosing to worship with us this morning at either our 9:00 a.m. Traditional Worship or our 10:30 a.m. Contemporary/Fountain Worship. I m glad you re joining us during the season of Lent. We have many special services and events coming up as we prepare for Easter. Take a look at this bulletin for opportunities to get involved in our ministries. You can also visit us at stpaulumc.org to find out more about our church and our mission to Glorify God, Grow in Faith, and Give in Love. Our Lord is doing amazing things here at St. Paul, and I want to invite you to be a part of what He has in store. If this is your first time here, I hope you will experience the love of God from our church family. Bob Martin Senior Pastor

2 9:00 Traditional Worship Prelude Judi Hurst, Pianist Welcome David McKee, Traditional Worship Leader *Greet Holy Ground *Call to Worship: My Redeemer (1 Peter , Isiah 53:4-5) Leader: You were not redeemed with perishable things like silver or gold, but with precious blood, as of a lamb unblemished and spotless, the blood of Christ. People: He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows. He was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; The punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His wounds we are healed. *Hymns There Is A Redeemer I Will Sing Of My Redeemer *Affirmation of Faith Apostles Creed No. 881 Prayer with Lord s Prayer No. 895 Offertory Behold The Lamb Sanctuary Choir *Doxology Praise God, from Whom all Blessings Flow No. 94 *Prayer of Thanksgiving PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD Sermon Jesus, Barabbas and Pilate Pastor Bob Martin Luke 23:1-25 Holy Communion O Thou Who This Mysterious Bread No. 613 One Bread, One Body No. 620 Let Us Break Bread Together No. 618 *Benediction *Closing Hymn Grace, Love and Fellowship *Postlude *Please stand, if you are able. 10:30 Contemporary Worship Jesus, Barabbas and Pilate Pastor Bob Martin Luke 23:1-25 If you need assistance, please let a greeter or usher know and they would be happy to help. Baby changing tables are located in the family room and in both men and women s restrooms. 2

3 Easter Offerings During the Easter season, it is encouraging to see both new and familiar faces at our worship services. Throughout the year, many of you already support the congregation with your time, talent and financial contributions but greater participation is always welcome. We encourage you to look into our electronic giving program. It takes just a few minutes to setup a recurring giving plan. Visit the Online Giving page of stpaulumc.org or scan this QR code with your smart phone to be taken directly to it. Love Fund Our Love Fund allows the Open Arms Resource Center to provide financial assistance, like rent payment and utilities, to those in need. If you wish to contribute to the fund, you may do so by placing your check, cash or coins in one of the envelopes found in the pews or chairs. Please clearly label the outside of the envelope love fund and place in the offering plate. Today s Flowers Today s flowers were given by: Tom and Mary Ivey, in celebration of their 58 th wedding anniversary Jenny Thompson, in loving memory of her 6 brothers. I thank God for every remembrance of you - Phil. 1:3 Jenny Thompson, in loving memory of her 6 sisters. I thank God for every remembrance of you. - Phil. 1:3 If you would like to give flowers in remembrance of a loved one, or in celebration of a special event or a special person, bouquets are $40 a piece. Call the church office at with your desired date and inscription or church@stpaulumc.org. Stay and Pray Today We invite you to join us in the chapel after each worship for additional prayer. You are welcome to pray silently, or pray with a partner. To Make a Prayer Request Drop your prayer request in the offering plate. Submit your prayer online at stpaulumc.org by clicking on Grow in Faith, then Prayer. Call our prayer line at PRAY around the clock to leave a prayer need. Nancy Burns Shirley Robbins Bobby DeSantis Faith Bailey Robert Milo Joanne Hayes Jean Troutner Victoria Edward Dix Cherie Hunt Rollin Cord, Tina & Joshua Chastity Felion Elise Amstutz Becky Lee Jane Kaschak Audrey Bittle Patty Morgan Larry Palmer Dorrit Clendening Janet Amon Jo LeClair Mia Cervoni Pat Zdenek Laura Roberts Hazel Minier Lavonne VanSwol Janet Bernice Madeline Downs Georgia Murray June Mahan Lawrence Latze Jerry Wert Peter Justason Hear Our Prayer Please pray for those people listed below with immediate needs: Karen Beitz Barbara Baug Richard Brad and Kirsten Clark Cathy and Jared Payne Laura Snell Darrin Johnson Elaina Hannah Smith Dave, Do, Polly, Barbara Mike and Family Saundra Julia H Bridget D Joe West Don Shields Nancy Robbins Duane and Ruth Pratt Jordan Ronald B Husband and Niece Carol Mary Estridge Doris Jiovani Dermitt M. Jimmy F. Bill Marie Service men and women 3

4 Have you signed up for our Growth Guide? The weekly supplement to the sermon includes additional study, scripture, and challenge points to help you continue your spiritual journey and Grow in Faith all week long. To receive the Growth Guide by , sign up on our website stpaulumc.org. or write down your e- mail on one of the red registration pads, along with a note that you would like to be added to the Growth Guide mailing list. You can also take this chance to sign up to receive Pastor Bob s weekly e- note with news about what s happening at St. Paul. Just let us know which s you would like to receive. Visit stpaulumc.org for all our Lenten Events and Services. Our sanctuary is open for prayer every Monday during Lent from 11 1 PM 4

5 Soaring Eagles on Saturday All men are invited for fellowship, prayer and devotional every Saturday at 8:00 a.m. in the Christian Life Enrichment Center, room 201. Adult Sunday Morning Class Adults of any age are invited to join one of our four Sunday school classes. All classes are located on the Sanctuary side of the campus and gather at 10:15 a.m. Inspirations-South Fellowship Hall in Bldg C Friendship-Choir Room in Bldg. C Crusaders-Purple Door Classroom in Bldg. C Live Parable Drawing by Artist Gary Means All are invited to join the Handicapable Ministry on April 16 at 6:45 p.m. as we welcome back artist, Gary Means. A scene from the life of Jesus will come alive right in front of your eyes as he draws with chalk and pastel, while beautiful music plays in the background. This is one of the most touching programs to experience during Easter Week. For more info, contact Handicapable Ministry Director, Horton Townes by calling ext JOY (Just Older Youth) on Tuesday Our older adults are invited every Tuesday morning at 10:30 to the Christian Life Enrichment Center for fellowship, lessons, and prayer. A lunch may be ordered ahead of time for $6 or you may bring your own lunch. This Tuesday, April 8, Bobby Van Duyne will teach. Lunch is a turkey club sandwich, potato soup, and a cookie. Call ext. 233 to order. Adult Studies on Wednesdays Bible in a Year meets on Wednesdays in the first room on the right as you enter Bldg. B (under the welcome sign). Women s Wonderstruck Study Wonderstruck meets Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. in room 201 of the Christian Life Enrichment Center. All women are invited to join the study, designed to help us rediscover the wonder of God in our daily lives. Each week is facilitated by a different woman active in ministry at St. Paul. Childcare is provided. Men s Bible Study on Thursday All men are invited to be a part of the Men s Bible Study on Thursdays at 7 a.m. in room 220 of the Christian Life Enrichment Center. The men have just started a study of Acts, so now is a great time to join them. As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. -Proverbs 27:17 5 Hannah Ladies of all ages are welcome to join us the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 6:45 p.m. in room 201 of the Christian Life Enrichment Center Each meeting includes Christian fellowship, prayer support, a program, and refreshments. Our missions this year are to help Open Arms, Son Kissed Preschool, the Love Fund, Pregnancy Center, and Sheriff Youth Ranch. The next meeting is this Tuesday, April 8. Dorcas All women are welcome to join the Dorcas group in the Arts and Crafts Room (243) of the CLEC on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month. The next meeting is this Wed., April 9, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Join Dorcas as they sew projects for local and overseas missions. Rachel-Lydia The UMW Rachel-Lydia Group will meet this Thursday, April 10, at 10:30 AM in the Christian Life Enrichment Center, Room 101. The program for April 10 includes: guided Bible discussion on Psalm 7, One Minute Reads, and Response Magazine. Speakers Carna Barnes, Teacher, and Brenda Legg, Director, Sabal Palms Pediatric Center will show-and-tell how they are using the items purchased with the $1,592 in donations made at the February UMW Rachel-Lydia Dessert Theater.

6 Children infant-5th grade, Sherri Plate, Children s Ministry Director, sherri.p@stpaulumc.org Sunday Morning Lil Kidz Care Lil Kidz Care is available every Sunday for infants to 4-year-olds, at 8:45 a.m. in Bldg B Lil Kidz Rooms. You will sign in and be given a pick-up card that you will need to pick-up your child. Sunday Morning Lil Kidz Class We have a great preschool class for 3 to 4 year-olds at 10:30 in the Red Door Room of Bldg C. This month our theme is My Friend, Your Friend and we will learn how God sent Jesus to love us and to show us how to be a good friend. Today: Preschoolers will start this month learning about Jesus good friends, Mary and Martha. Sunday Morning Worship at 10:30 a.m. Children in kindergarten through 5th grade are invited to the Children s Worship Center in Bldg C (Second Floor) for Children s Worship. Children s Praise Practice The children gather on Sunday mornings to sing, practice music, and have fun from 10:10-10:30 a.m. in Room 206/208 on the 2 nd Floor of Bldg. C. The children are currently practicing music for Palm Sunday and Easter. All children, from preschool to the 5 th grade, are invited to come and be a part of this music program. For more information contact Children s Ministry Director, Sherri Plate. K-5th Grade Summer Camp Registration Registration for this year s K-5 Summer Camp, Camp XP is open. For younger children, ages 2-5, we offer CampXP Jr. Visit our website, stpaulumc.org, to find out more about the fun summer we have in store. Sunday Morning Small Group at 9:00 a.m. Join the kindergarten through fifth grade class in Bldg C, Small Group Room Second Floor. This Month s Study: Be our Guest TODAY Bible Story: Jesus serves His disciples by washing their feet. (John 13:1-7) Usually a servant would wash travelers feet before they ate their meal. But Jesus surprised everyone by doing it Himself. He showed that even leaders should put others needs first. Bottom Line: I can put others first by serving them. Serving others often means taking the dirty jobs that no one else wants to do. When we do things like scooping the litter box, taking out the trash, or cleaning the dirty dishes, we are serving our families. This shows that we know their needs are important. Parent s Morning Out Parent s Morning Out on Tues. and Thurs. is a great time for you to get errands done or take time for yourself, without your child(ren). Care is $10 per child, per day from 8:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Reserve your spot by contacting the Children s Ministry Office at , ext Wednesday Nights The children s Wednesday night activity is not meeting until after the summer. 6

7 Youth 6th-12th Grade, Alison Van Duyne, Youth Ministry Director, Sunday Night Youth Group Ignite Young Adults IGNITE, our young adult ministry, meets tonight at 7:00 p.m. in the Christian Life Enrichment Center room 202 for sharing and discussion of the book, Not a Fan. They will attend Bow the Knee, our Easter Dramatic Musical next Sunday, April 13 at 4 p.m. For more information contact Felix Koutsourais at c24go1@aol.com. TODAY: History in the Making A fake bunny. Searching for hidden eggs filled with melted chocolate. If you grew up confused about Easter, you're probably not alone. Maybe you grew up in church and you know it has to do with Jesus, but what exactly are we celebrating? Here's a hint: It's not the death of Jesus. Yes, Jesus did die for our sins, but then real people, eyewitnesses saw Him alive. He had told them He would rise from the dead, but no one really expected Him to do it! The resurrection not only proved that Jesus was who He claimed to be, but it separates Christianity from every other religious tradition. We do not celebrate someone who is dead. We celebrate that He is alive and because of that we can trust Him. 30 Hour Famine This Saturday the St. Paul Youth Group is participating in World Vision's 30 Hour Famine! We ll go without food for 30 hours on April to raise money for starving children around the world. Our team goal is to raise $2,500. Visit stpaulumc.org for more information, or to sponsor our team. Join the middle and high school youth at 5:30 p.m. in the Mariposa Café. Worship and a lesson will follow in the Youth Room until 8 p.m. Wednesday Study Group Changes This Week to Focus on Student Leadership Students in middle and high school meet in the Christian Life Enrichment Center Youth Room at 6:30 p.m. for our Amplify student leadership study. Wednesdays are a fun, interactive gathering time with a devotional focus. This group will focus on how to put our gifts to use in our homes, schools, community and our world. Son Kissed Preschool Now Accepts School Readiness Scholarships! Son Kissed Preschool has openings available, and now accepts School Readiness funding. If you or your child meets the criteria, you may be eligible for child care services at reduced or no cost, offered by Florida's Office of Early Learning. Stop by the preschool, call , or visit stpaulumc.org for more info. Children must be at least one year old to enter the program. 7

8 Easter Lilies Please help us fill the sanctuary with beautiful lilies on Easter morning! Dedicating a lily is a wonderful way to acknowledge and honor someone s life. Cost this year is $9. Order online, using the Holiday Flowers option on our donation page, or by calling the church office at Don t forget to give us your inscription! Open Arms Shoe Drive Open Arms is having a sneaker and shoe drive for the children of Pinellas Elementary School and the families at Open Arms. The shoe drive continues until April 30. Shoes can be dropped off in the blue shopping cart in the lobby, or at the church office, and will be distributed by Open Arms. Shoes of all sizes are needed for boys and girls up to age 15. Backstage Volunteers Needed We need able-bodied backstage volunteers to help during the Easter Dramatic Musical. Volunteers will need to attend the last week of practices on April 6, the Tech Rehearsal on April 9 and the Final Dress Rehearsal on April 10. Practices will be held in the Sanctuary, from 6 8:00 p.m., with the final rehearsal ending at 9 p.m. If you can help contact Senior Director of Worship Arts, Laurel Fortuna at laurel.f@stpaulumc.org Join our Live Stream Team Did you know that every Sunday many people who are unable to join us in the sanctuary enjoy our worship live online? If you re interested in being a part of the team that makes this broadcast happen contact Senior Director of Worship Arts, Laurel Fortuna at laurel.f@stpaulumc.org Easter Fest Volunteers Needed Easter Fest is this Saturday and we still need volunteers! Help us put on a fun celebration of Easter and introduce the wider community to St. Paul. The event will be from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., and we need volunteers to work shifts from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. We have many different jobs and time shifts to fit people of different ages and abilities. Visit to sign up. No More Prescription Bottles Needed Thank you to everyone who donated prescription bottles for use at the Free Clinic. The clinic has now built up a good supply of bottles, and do not need any more bottles at this time. Our Audio Team Needs You Our audio team is growing and we want you to be a part of it! No experience is necessary. Just a willing heart and listening spirit. Contact Senior Director of Worship Arts, Laurel Fortuna at ext or laurel.f@stpaulumc.org. Sponsor 30 Hour Famine This Saturday the St. Paul Youth Group is participating in World Vision's 30 Hour Famine! Our students will go without food for 30 hours on April to raise awareness and funds for starving children all over the world. You can help by sponsoring our kids. Our team goal is to raise $2,500. Visit stpaulumc.org for more information, or to sponsor our team. 8

9 Sunday, April 6 Courtyard Coffee 8:30 AM Lil Kidz Nursery 8:45 AM Traditional Worship 9:00 AM Children s Small Group 9:00 AM Stay & Pray 10:00 AM Children s Music 10:10 AM Crusaders 10:15 AM Friendship 10:15 AM Inspirations 10:15 AM Fountain Worship 10:30 AM Children s Worship 10:30 AM Stay & Pray 11:30 AM Homeless Feeding 3:30 PM IGNITE 7:00 PM Monday, April 7 Lent Prayer Time 11:00 AM Adult Basketball 6:00 PM Stephen Ministry 6:30 PM Tuesday, April 8 Sonrise Men s Study 6:30 AM Parent s Morning Out 8:30 AM Pew Team 9:00 AM JOY 10:30 AM UMW Hannah 6:45 PM Recovery by Faith 7:00 PM Wednesday, April 9 Community Bible Study 9:00 AM UMW Dorcas 9:00 AM Handicapable Ministry 6:15 PM Youth Study 6:30 PM Bible in a Year 6:30 PM Wonderstruck Study 6:30 PM Volleyball 7:45 PM Thursday, April 10 UMW Rachel-Lydia 10:00 AM Men s Bible Study 7:00 AM Parent s Morning Out 8:30 AM Prayer Shawl 5:30 PM Intercessory Prayer 7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal 7:30 PM Friday, April 11 Church Office Closed Basketball 5:00 PM Fullness of Joy Dance 6:30 PM Handi Luau Party 7:00 PM Saturday, April 12 Soaring Eagles 8:00 AM Easter Fest 11:00 AM VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT Felix, Bev and Devon Koutsourais Felix, a member of the Staff Parish Team and our Campus Ministry Rep, and his lovely wife Bev have been serving as volunteers at St. Paul United Methodist Church for some time. For many years Felix and Bev were bus drivers and chaperoned our Youth Group on their annual youth choir trips, numerous retreats and other fun outings. For the past several years their involvement has centered on launching and growing IGNITE, our Young Adult Ministry. Their daughter Devon has also played a key role in the development of IGNITE as well. We love to see church families and their friends who are willing to roll up their sleeves to provide opportunities for young adults and make new disciples for Jesus. Keep up the outstanding work! Discover St. Paul and all it has to offer at the next informational class starting in June. You will meet others, learn about the church and Methodism, our ministries and so much more! Be sure to let us know you are coming so we can have enough materials. Class will be held June 22, 29, July 13, 20 and 27 at 9:00 a.m. Class will skip a week in July due to the July 4 holiday. Location will be decided depending upon the number of people in the class. To sign up call ext. 203 or church@stpaulumc.org. Due to space, not all events are listed here. Click on the Calendar and Resources link on our website, stpaulumc.org to see our complete calendar. 9

10 Welcome Our New Members On Sunday, March 30, we were blessed to welcomenine new members! Joining at the 9:00 Traditional service was Sandra Tremblay, Kyle and Sherri Plate, and Dee Rogers. At the 10:30 Contemporary service Dick and Dee Mayfield, Ruth Fallon, and Charles and Peggy Tucker joined. Please welcome our new members when you see them and make them feel at home at St. Paul. Let s all make the effort to invite family members and friends, who are without a church home, to join us and take part in our wonderful ministries. If you re interested in joining St. Paul we have a new Discover St. Paul class starting in June. To sign up call ext. 203 or church@stpaulumc.org. More information is on page 9. Dee Rogers, Sandra Tremblay, Sherri and Kyle Plate Dick and Dee Mayfield, Peggy and Charles Tucker (Ruth Fallon not pictured) 13th Annual Hannah Tea a Big Success Sunday afternoon on March 30, the 13 th Annual Hannah Tea was held in the LuAnne Willey Fellowship Hall. Fancy stand-alone decorated scenes, coupled with a wide diversity of table decorations and beautiful plants provided by David and Patsy Halliburton, made the attendees feel as though they were in the midst of an exquisite garden setting. Proceeds from the event will help support the mission projects of the Hannah Group of the United Methodist Women. Visit our face- The Reverend Bob Martin, Senior Pastor Address: 1199 Highland Avenue in Largo, Phone: (727) Office Hours: 8 a.m. 5 p.m., Monday-Thursday church@stpaulumc.org Prayer: (727) 559-PRAY 10