May Events. Welcome. First time here? What can we do for you? May 5, 2013 St. Paul United Methodist Church

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1 May Events 11 Food Drive 12 Second Sunday Potluck 12 Mother s Day Tea 17 Women s Conference 18 Interactive Movie Night 19 Xperience Sunday 21 VBS Reunion 22 Last Wed. Night May 5, 2013 St. Paul United Methodist Church Welcome The spirit of life...the essence of truth...the voice of God. He has always been here, and will always remain. When you are alone, lost and afraid, He will carry you home. For the next three weeks, explore the power and comfort of The Power Within. First time here? We are so glad you are here! Please join us again during one of our three worship times every Sunday; 9:30 Sanctuary Worship, 11:00 Sanctuary Worship, and 9:30 The Fountain Praise and Worship in the Christian Life Enrichment Center. During Sanctuary Worship you will hear a choir, and enjoy other worship elements like the Lord s Prayer. During Fountain Worship, a praise band rocks more contemporary music. If you would like to learn more, we ask that you visit our Connecting Point outside each worship site. What can we do for you? As our guest or regular attendee, please fill out a registration pad, or click on the QR code, to the left, with your smart phone and let us know what we can do for you. We also encourage you to visit our website at and like our Facebook page at stpaulumclargo. 1

2 9:30 & 11:00 Sanctuary Worship THE CHURCH GATHERS Prelude Judi Hurst, Pianist *Opening Hymns O Spirit of the Living God No. 539 Come Holy Ghost, Our Hearts Inspire No. 603 Welcome David McKee Offering Hide Me Behind the Cross Sanctuary Choir Prayer of Thanksgiving *Praise Hymn Where the Spirit of the Lord Is Sermon PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD The Power Within: Presence of the Holy Spirit John 14:15-21 Pastoral Prayer/Lord s Prayer No. 895 SENDING FORTH Holy Communion *Benediction *Postlude One Bread, One Body Let Us Break Bread Together Eat This Bread There Is A Fountain Grace, Love and Fellowship *Please stand, if you are able. An usher or greeter would be happy to help you with large print hymnals or hearing assistance. 930-Pastor BJ Foster 11-Pastor Bob Martin 9:30 Fountain Worship Christian Life Enrichment Center (CLEC) The Power Within: Presence of the Holy Spirit John 14:15-21 Pastor Bob Martin We invite you to enjoy refreshments before and after the worship time in the back of the CLEC. 2

3 Stay and Pray Today We invite you to stay after worship ends today and the first Sunday of every month to pray at the altar with loving friends. We encourage anyone who needs prayer to go to the chapel after sanctuary worship or the front of the altar after fountain worship and our prayer warriors can pray with you. Hear Our Prayer Please pray for people with immediate needs: Wilbur Pete Ahrns Nancy & Destiny Burns Rodney Carr Ryan Dilley Jim & Paula Joe Evanson John Fletcher James & Rebecca Grady Carl Graham Myron & Doris Hardy Betty Jo Hawkins Bob Hepp Georgia K. Prayer Karen & Joe Janice Lindsey Doris Mahoney Virginia & Dale McBride Marge McDowell Mesha Nate & Mikayla Sabine Mary Snyder Tony Howard Webber Esther Wheeley Prayer requests may be made by calling our prayer line at 559-PRAY (7729), filling out a prayer request in any worship service from the prayer pew cards or altar cards and placing in the offering plate, or filling out a prayer request online at stpaulumc.org. Flowers Today s sanctuary flowers are from Ken and Jan Smith in celebration of their 46th wedding anniversary. Hallelujah! If you would like to order flowers for worship, please call Flower Ministry Coordinator, Kathleen Della Rosa at ballstate80@yahoo.com or and give her your desired date and inscription. The cost of the flowers is $40 per bouquet. Simple Way to Give If you think you may miss worship this summer due to travel or other commitments, consider watching online and setting up an automatic giving schedule. Your consistent support is vital to our ministries, especially during the summer. Visit to sign up. Another option is to scan this QR code with your smart phone. This will take you to a mobile version of our giving site where you can securely and conveniently give. Watch us LIVE at 11:00 Never be without St. Paul by watching us while you are away! We stream our 11:00 Sanctuary worship every week at stpaulumc.sermon.tv or stpaulumc.org. Missed a Message? If you have missed a message or want to share one you have heard, visit our You Tube channel or our website. Recent sermons are posted and able for you to view when it is convenient. Week Night Prayer Anyone is welcome to join our prayer team Thursday nights at 7:00 in the second floor prayer room of the Christian Life Enrichment Center. Sunday and weekday prayers are taken to this room and each team member prays on your behalf. This room is also open daily for prayer. What did Jesus mean when He said you and I would be able to do greater things than He? How is that possible? Find out next week during, The Power of the Holy Spirit. 3

4 Children infant-5th grade, Sherri Plate, Children s Ministry Director, sherri.p@stpaulumc.org Sunday Nursery-Lil Kidz Care Lil Kidz Care is available for infant-4 years old, at 9:15 a.m. in the Children s Ministry Center and the Christian Life Enrichment Center, depending upon where you worship. Sunday Morning-Kidz Konnection Children in kindergarten through fifth grade will grow during Kidz Konnection at 9:30 a.m. in the Children s Ministry Center. Just check-in at the welcome desk outside the South Fellowship Hall. Wednesday Nights-EQUIP U Your kids will enjoy cooking, singing, and much more on Wednesdays from 6:00-7:30 p.m. in room 207 of the Children s Ministry Center. Equip U will take a summer break. The last gathering is May 22. Tuesday & Thursday-Parent s Morning Out Take a little time for yourself and drop your children off Tuesday and/or Thursdays in the Lil Kidz Nursery in the Children s Ministry Center. You know they are cared for, loved and are having fun. It s $8 per child, from 9:00 a.m.-noon. Please reserve your spot by contacting the Children s Ministry Office at , ext Camp Quest: Discover and Live it! Don t miss out on a fun, affordable, safe place for your kids to grow, learn and make new friends! Spaces are filling up for our summer camp: Camp Quest! You can sign up for one week, a few weeks or all the weeks! June June June July July July 29-Aug. 2 Aug.5-Aug. 9 Summer Camp Character Camp Wet n Wild Camp Missions, Movies, and More Sports Camp Arts Camp Music/Drama Camp VBS: Kingdom Rock Camp Quest hours are 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., early drop off is 7:30 a.m. and late pick-up is 5:30 p.m. at an extra cost. Camp is for rising first-sixth grade. Camp charge is $125 a week per child and that includes field trips, two snacks a day and one lunch. For complete camp information and to sign up visit Xperience Sunday Do your kids ever wonder what the older kids get to do? Find out during Xperience Sunday on May 19. Fifth graders are invited to youth group at 6:30 in the youth room, eighth graders are invited to the high school breakout at 6:30 in the youth room and twelfth graders are invited to Ignite for a fun time. Vacation Bible School Sign up for Vacation Bible School: Kingdom Rock, the week of August 5 from 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. VBS is free, however there is a $15 charge for early drop off and a $60 charge for late pick-up. Son Kissed Summer Camp Preschoolers get to go to camp too! Son Kissed Preschool camp is for children two-years-old by June 10, 2013 through kindergarten age. Camp hours are 9:00-2:00 p.m. Cost is $100 a week. You can sign up for all nine weeks or pick and choose your weeks. For more information call the preschool at

5 Youth 5th-12th Grade, Alison Van Duyne, Youth Ministry Director, Sunday Morning A Source Group (small group) for sixth through eighth graders meets at 9:30 a.m. in the Youth Room of the Christian Life Enrichment Center (CLEC). Sunday Night Youth Group At some point in all of our lives, we will come face-toface with a very tough decision whether or not to forgive. And while sometimes the idea of getting revenge seems right in the moment, in the long run, the only person it truly hurts is us. So if holding on to a grudge isn t the best thing for us, what are we supposed to do? And who is ultimately responsible for making it right? Students meet for dinner for $4 at 6:30 p.m. in the Mariposa Café. Youth time follows in the newly renovated Youth Room in the Christian Life Enrichment Center. Same Greatness, New Time Students, start your Sunday fun day a little earlier! Beginning June 9, youth group will meet at 5:30 to 8:00 instead of 6:30-9:00. Source Groups There s a place for everyone at our youth Source Groups on Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. in the Youth Room of the Christian Life Enrichment Center. This is a time to hang out with other students and do life together in a small group environment. The last Source Group is May 29. We ll pick up where our Wednesday night Source Groups leave off with Remix on June 12. During the summer Remix we ll meet for fun events you can invite your friends to. Watch here for a complete list. Teen Valley Ranch Retreat There s time to sign up for our summer retreat July 7-13 in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Cost is $320 with the first payment of $100 due May 19. Space is limited so turn in your check and reserve your spot today. During this time students will enjoy worship tailored to them, time in nature, devotions, team building and so much more. Opportunities will be available to help with payment of the retreat. Help Wanted We know that retreats are pricey so we are giving our students a chance to earn money towards their next retreat by helping in the youth office. Opportunities are limited so if you are interested fill out an application now online at under grow in faith/ youth. Young Adults Felix Koutsourais, Ignite Ministry Leader, c24go1@aol.com Ignite College age young adults are invited to join our discussion on change this Sunday at 7:00 p.m. in room 207 of the southwest campus. This group of young adults enjoy discussions, missions, fun trips, and hanging out. Ignite will not meet on Sunday, May 12 so you can spend time with your moms. On May 19 Ignite will meet at the church to make sandwiches to take to homeless teens in Largo Park. 5

6 Adult Sunday School Everyone is invited to Grow in Faith at one of our four Sunday school classes at 9:30 a.m. for adults of any age. (CLEC-Christian Life Enrichment Center) Spectrum-CLEC, Rm. 248 Inspirations-CLEC, Rm. 101 Crusaders-Children s Ministry Center, Rm. 100 Friendship-CLEC, Rm. 201 JOY (Just Older Youth) on Tuesdays 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 lunch and stay for a picnic. Wednesday Night Studies Join us for one of two studies Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. This week Pastor Bob s hour long study is on the Book of Philemon in the South Fellowship Hall of the Children s Ministry Center. Pastor BJ Foster continues Bible in a Year at 6:30 p.m. in the choir room of the south campus. No matter which class you go to, come to the South Fellowship Hall for a dessert social at 6:00, before class. The last week of the dessert and Pastor Bob s study is May 22. Men s Group The Soaring Eagles Men s Group meets every Saturday at 8:00 a.m. in the Christian Life Enrichment Center Room 201. Ladies are welcome to come for breakfast on the last Saturday of every month at 7:30 a.m. All men are invited to this fun and uplifting time. Loving Goodbye to Preschool Director Cathy Allen St. Paul will say goodbye to long time Son Kissed Preschool Director Cathy Allen on May 10. Cathy has led our preschool for 23 years and with her leadership, Son Kissed is known as one of the top notch preschools in the Largo area. Even though she is leaving as the school director, Cathy will continue to volunteer and worship at St. Paul. She is looking forward to spending more time with her five poodles, relaxing and seeing what God has planned next in her life. Please take time to share your love and support for Cathy in the days ahead. Giving Statements Mailed Financial statements for January-March 2013 have been mailed, If you did not receive one, or have a question, contact the church office at Staff Announcements The Staff Parish Relations Team is pleased to announce the following staffing changes: Bobby VanDuyne - Senior Director of Ministry As part of the senior staff team, Bobby provides oversight and resource guidance to all areas of ministry from ages infant to senior adult. Laurel Fortuna Director of Worship Arts As Director of Worship Arts, Laurel s role is key to worship design and coordination, media production and the branding of St. Paul to the public. Through her leadership she oversees staff soundpersons and the volunteer live streaming team. Alison VanDuyne Director, Youth Ministries Formerly Assistant Youth Director, Alison now oversees our entire Youth Ministry both middle and high school. She also leads dozens of adult volunteers. 6

7 Food Drive Saturday, May 11 we are collecting non-perishables for Open Arms Resource Center during our drive-by Food Drive. Bring your items to church any Sunday and place them in the blue shopping cart OR bring your items to Open Arms on Saturday, May 11 from 9 a.m.-noon and you don t even have to get out of your car. Lil Kidz Ministry You can make the difference in the spiritual nurturing of one, or many, of the little children at St. Paul and in our community! We are looking for individuals to join a rotating team of screened volunteers who will help with babies, toddlers and preschool children. Activities include rocking and nurturing, playing, having fun, and teaching Bible stories in an interactive way. Play with our Lil Kidz! Maybe your children are grown, maybe you are a young parent who wants to take an active role in the life of your child and their friends, or maybe you just have a heart for little children and want them to know Jesus too! Will you help us? Together we have so much to offer to the young families of our church and community but need a team of dedicated volunteers to get this important ministry started!! Please, come join our team! Call the Children s Ministry office at ext. 238 today! Feed the Homeless Did you know we feed the homeless in Clearwater every Sunday afternoon? Come and be a part of the feeding and/or food preparation. We leave from the church at 3:30 on Sunday near the office entrance of the Christian Life Enrichment Center. Even better, sign up your Source Group to take a Sunday. Contact Michele Wolfe at m.wolfe10@verizon.net. Second Sunday Potluck Join us for a very special Second Sunday Potluck on May 12 after 11:00 worship in the LuAnne Willey Fellowship Hall. This is our last gathering before the summer break AND it s Mother s Day! Bring the dish that coordinates with your last name: A-F bring salad G-M bring a side dish N-S bring a meat T-Z bring dessert May Random Act of Kindness Let someone go ahead of you in line. This is a great way to show kindness and to practice patience. It is a simple way to make someone's day memorable. Hear Ye...Hear Ye! Kingdom Rock Vacation Bible School is just as much fun for adults as it is kids! Join us for this fantastic week of camp August 5-9 from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. VBS is completely run by volunteers so that we don't have to charge children to attend. The following VBS area leaders are needed: Hospitality/Decorating Coordinator Preschool VBS Coordinator BibleStory/Drama Center Leader Craft/Science Center Leader Recreation Center Leader If you can help in any area of have questions about volunteering contact the Children s Ministry at , ext Vacation Bible School Reunion We are welcoming back prior leaders and volunteers for a Reunion VBS Week this summer! Have you served during VBS? Did you serve last year, 5 years, 10 years, 20 years ago? Come serve again and share your VBS Stories (and pictures too!) at the VBS Theme Leader Party on Tuesday, May 21, Noon-2p or 7-9p (please select a time that works best for you on this day, you only need to attend one session) in the Mariposa Café. Your story will be celebrated and highlighted during Camp Quest Summer Camp. Food will be served too! RSVP to the party by calling ext

8 A good friend of mine has found themselves in a quandary. There are two paths that can be taken in life. One path is certainly familiar and has brought a huge supply of success to life. It is the path that does have purpose and they could walk this path and have a life that is totally satisfying. The second path is one of risk. It represents steps that walk along an unknown way. Unlike the first path, this one is not familiar. As with the first path, this one too has purpose but perhaps the purpose of this path is grand. Whereas the first path would change life s circumstances for a short time, the second path represents one that can change the world for a lifetime. What does my friend do? Which path should be taken? This scene is much like the daily scenarios people like you and I are forced to wrestle. On one hand the familiar path is enticing because it can represent comfort or calm. The other path seems risky and may at times not make much sense. That is life, isn t it? Jesus knew His disciples would face some pretty difficult decisions in life. After His death, resurrection and ascension into heaven He would no longer physically be with them. Some were concerned over their life s path without Jesus there to guide each step. Others were not sure how they would survive in the face of life s difficult decisions. What I have discovered in my own life is to make sure I am anchored to something that ensures no matter how stormy the days might be or how difficult and lonely a night might become, the Lord has made it clear I am not alone. Jesus said to His disciples, the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and remind you of everything I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; My peace I give you. John 14:26-27a Even after thousands of years we are still not alone. No matter what our life s path brings before us, Jesus reminds us we are never alone and even though He is not visible, the Holy Spirit guides our way. Oh, my friend? Well, the right decision has been made for which path to take. All of the hopes and dreams of each path have been placed in God s hands and that ensures my friend, the decision that needs to be made will not be wrong. See you on Sunday! 8

9 Children Give in Love Children attending our Sunday morning GROW time have been giving in love through weekly service projects. On the third Sunday of the last two months, kids learned to be the hands and feet of Jesus by preparing bags for Open Arms Resource Center, making get well and miss you cards, preparing bags for the sleeping mat ministry and putting labels on water bottles to hand out at sports fields. Great job! Open Arms Resource Center Receives Grant The Florida Conference has rewarded Open Arms with a $1,000 grant to fund the food ministry. This ministry of St. Paul UMC was one of 30 churches which applied for funds. A special thanks to Toni Cusick who researched and wrote the proposal securing the funds. District Superintendent John Powers, Pastor BJ Foster and Shaun Powers with teammates. Nothing But Nets Raises Funds Nearly 100 lives will be saved thanks to those who came out to support the Nothing But Nets charity basketball game on Friday, April 26. More than $700 was raised to purchase nets to combat malaria. Each net saves lives! Even though our team (photographed above) didn t win, a lot of fun was hand, and money was raised. Thank you to everyone who came out and to those who played in the game. Toilet Paper Drive Being the hands of Jesus. Thank you to all of those who have brought toilet paper to the church and Open Arms for the toilet paper drive last Sunday! We are still counting the rolls but are sure we met our goal of 700 rolls! What a blessing for the families to serve! If you have GOOD NEWS, we would love to hear it. Send it to church@stpaulumc.org. 9 Sunday, May 5 Lil Kidz Nursery 9:00 AM Fountain Worship 9:30 AM Sanctuary Worship 9:30 AM Sunday School 9:30 AM Sanctuary Worship 11:00 AM Homeless Feeding 3:30 PM Youth Choir 5:30 PM Youth Team Meeting 5:30 PM Youth Group 6:30 PM Ignite 7:00 PM Monday, May 6 Handbells 5:30 PM Prayer Task Force 6:00 PM Stephen Ministry Mtg 6:30 PM Drama Ministry 6:45 PM Adult Basketball 7:00 PM Tuesday, May 7 Sonrise Men s Study 6:30 AM Parent s Morning Out 9:00 AM Pew Committee 9:00 AM Joy Fellowship 10:30 AM Adult Basketball 8:30 PM Wednesday, May 8 Dorcas Group 9:00 AM Equip U 6:00 PM Dessert Social 6:00 PM Handicapable Ministry 6:15 PM Youth Source Groups 6:30 PM Bible Studies 6:30 PM Adult Co-Ed Volleyball 7:45 PM Thursday, May 9 Men s Bible Study 7:00 AM Parent s Morning Out 9:00 AM Rachel-Lydia 2:30 PM Prayer Shawl 5:30 PM Stephen Ministry 6:30 PM Intercessory Prayer 7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal 7:30 PM Friday, May 10 Church Office Closed Adult Basketball 7:30 PM Saturday, May 11 Soaring Eagles 8:00 AM Snack Bar 8:00 AM Submit or view an event online:

10 St. Paul s Strategic Initiatives for 2013 Focus on community outreach and missions primarily in the Tampa Bay area. Build stronger ties to God and each other through Christian fellowship, studies, and small groups. St. Paul United Methodist Church The Reverend Bob Martin, Senior Pastor The Reverend Bette-Jo Foster, Associate Pastor 1199 Highland Avenue, Largo, Florida church@stpaulumc.org, Office Hours: 8-5, Monday-Thursday Phone (727) Prayer (727) 559-PRAY 10