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St. Pete First UMC

Hi Kelly—

On behalf of St. Pete First UMC I wanted to send a word of hope to everyone this week after Hurricane Helene. We are getting damage assessments in from many. We are here to help. Please let us know what needs you may have and we will work to help coordinate relief. If you need help, you can request assistance here. Additional information on hurricane recovery can be found here.

We are back to our regularly scheduled activities on Sunday. We will meet together in worship for all three services tomorrow and hope you will come join us either in person or online. Our worship services are livestreamed on our website, YouTube, and Facebook, so feel free to worship with us at home if conditions do not permit you to attend in person.

Grace and peace,

Pastor Bob

The title of Pastor Bob's sermon this week is Be Still and Know. What do you do when the clouds look over you and the outlook doesn’t seem so good? It’s in those moments we all can take stock in knowing, regardless of the sized storm, God is near. Psalm 46 is a great reminder that our loving God is our refuge and strength; our ever present help in time of need. No matter how rough the storms may feel, God will get you through!

The text for this week is Psalm 46 NLT.

Don't miss the recap and excerpts from previous messages —click here to watch.

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

Reminder: If you are not feeling well or if you are traveling, please take advantage of our livestream worship.

Click for Livestream Worship

Volunteer Help Needed

A little time out of your week can make such a difference! Join us as we strive to be the hands and feet of Jesus as we serve and Love. St. Pete. Our School Partnership Ministry needs volunteers! This ministry supports Melrose Elementary and Fairmount Park Elementary with mentorships, tutoring, fundraisers, teacher support, prayer, food, and acts of loving kindness. Right now the schools particularly need mentors, Lunch Pals, and people to read to classes. Click here to go to our Serve form, and let us know you want to TAKE ACTION to make a difference in the lives of our local children.

Wednesday Night Dinner Menu (Click here to see classes & activities)

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

Adults: Lemon Dijon Chicken, Rice Pilaf, Italian Green Beans, Dinner Roll, Brownie

Kids: Mac n’ Cheese, Celery & Carrots, Fruit Cup, Ice Cream Sandwich

Upcoming Events:

10/11-13—2024 Women's Retreat. More information
10/18—Trunk or Treat (6-8 pm)
10/27—Halloween on Central (12-5 pm)
11/1—Organ Premier Concert (7 pm)

Hurricane Helene relief:

Want to contribute to hurricane relief in our area? We'll be sending out an email this week with ways you can assist locally. To support both local and other U.S. disaster response efforts, you can donate to UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief).

Join our Centennial Celebration Committee:

Our historic sanctuary is turning 100! We're forming a committee to plan a special celebration marking this milestone. If you have ideas or would like to serve, we need your help to make it unforgettable. Join us in honoring a century of faith and fellowship in our beloved sanctuary. For more information or to sign up, please contact Kendra Aumack. Let's celebrate 100 years together!

Trunk or Treat & Fall Festival (Friday, October 18; 6-8 pm):

The St. Pete First Trunk or Treat & Fall Festival is a fun and family-friendly event open to the community. Children can go from trunk to trunk to collect candy and treats from decorated vehicles. There will also be bounce houses (including separate bounce houses for the little ones on the playground), face painting, a balloon artist, a petting zoo, pony rides, an outdoor movie, and preschool-age activities inside the preschool. Family-friendly costumes are encouraged! This event is free and open to the public. All ages are welcome! We hope to see you there. Click here for more information.

Join in as we Love. St. Pete.: Click here to register your decked-out trunk! We also need candy donations - drop them off in the collection bins in the Fellowship Hall or Narthex.

Wednesday Night Live is back - join us!

After-School Karate:

Kids & youth >> Join our after-school karate class! Have fun and learn karate while you develop concentration, fitness, self-control, and self-confidence. Join any time of the month (first month will be prorated if you join later in the month). Classes are fun, safe, professional, and taught by an experienced black-belt instructor. Contact Kelly Bonyata for more information. Visit the youth page for more info & to register.

Social Media Assistant Job Opening:

5-10 hrs per week. The person in this position may work at the church plus remotely, capturing photo/video content and using editing software & social media platforms/analytics to help implement the church’s digital communication strategy. For more information, contact Kelly Bonyata.