King of Peace MCC Matters
September 15, 2021
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Sunday, September 19, 2021
17th Sunday after Pentecost
Worship (in-person and online) at 10AM
Sermon title: "Who's On First?"
Sacred Text: Mark 9:30-37
Sunday Song List:
(click on song title to listen)
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Who doesn’t want to be first? I was raised with two older brothers, so the competition level was high at our house. So, I can relate to this week's scripture where the disciples are jockeying for the greatest position. Jesus asks them what they were arguing about, and no one responds. That often happened at our house too. We would be fighting about who gets to watch their TV program and when our Mom came in and asked what was going on, we fell silent as well. If the argument continued, we knew none of us would get to watch TV at all.
So Jesus uses this as a teaching moment. He calls them together and says, “If anyone wants to be first, that person must be the very last, and the servant of all.” This Sunday, we will explore our role in living out our call to serve God and one another. Who really is on first?
Blessings,
Rev. Renae
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Safety Protocols for In-person Worship |
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Masks are required at all times inside the building.
In terms of physical contact, please be sensitive and respect everyone's personal wishes.
No singing except for our closing song.
Entrance to the church will be through the front doors only.
If you have special mobility needs, please plan to be dropped off at the front doors.
Ushers will assist all those differently-abled in finding the best seats possible.
If you don't feel well, we ask you to please stay home. This includes fever, cough, and shortness of breath.
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If you worshipped with us on Sunday, you know we closed our service by praying together. We invite you to use these words and pray for King of Peace this week:
Omniscient God, we are grateful for this time together to worship you. Like Abraham and Sarah before us, we have accepted your call to journey into unknown territory. We ask for your Spirit to show us the way. In this time of transition, grant us the courage to leave behind the old and familiar and turn our attention to the opportunities before us. We know you have the best plan for our congregation. May we put our complete trust in You. Bind us together and empower us to go and make a difference in the world this week! In Your many names we pray! Amen!
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Wednesday, September 15:
7 pm- "The Eyes of Tammy Faye" (Sanctuary)
7 pm- Animate Faith (Zoom)
Thursday, September 16:
7 pm- Match Game (MCC Tampa)
Sunday, September 19:
10 am- Worship (In-Person and Online)
Monday, September 20:
12 pm- Canasta Club (Social Hall)
6 pm- Worship Team (Zoom)
Tuesday, September 21:
6:30 pm- Board of Directors' Meeting (Zoom)
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Free Movie Screening Tonight at 7 pm
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
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Searchlight Pictures, WIT PR, and MCC are pleased to offer a special virtual screening for the upcoming film The Eyes of Tammy Faye, releasing in theaters September 17th. There is no cost to attend this screening.
The Eyes of Tammy Faye is an intimate look at the extraordinary rise, fall and redemption of televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker. In the 1970s and 80s, Tammy Faye and her husband, Jim Bakker, rose from humble beginnings to create the world’s largest religious broadcasting network and theme park, and were revered for their message of love, acceptance and prosperity. Tammy Faye was legendary for her indelible eyelashes, her idiosyncratic singing, and her eagerness to embrace people from all walks of life. However, it wasn’t long before financial improprieties, scheming rivals, and scandal toppled their carefully constructed empire.
Following the screening, there will be an interview with Rev. Steve Pieters whose iconic 1985 interview with Tammy Faye about AIDS is highlighted in the film. His interview with Tammy Faye is a very important part of MCC history!
So, we hope you'll join us tonight at 7 pm in the sanctuary. Bring a mask, your favorite movie snacks, and bottled soda/water. Let's enjoy this special presentation before its official release in theaters this weekend.
To see Tammy Faye's interview with Rev. Steve Pieters from November 1985, click here!
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Do you remember watching "Match Game"? King of Peace and MCC Tampa join together for a night of fun and laughter! Join us on Thursday, September 16th at 7 pm at MCC Tampa for this irreverent take on the game show. Our contestants will try to match their answers with our "celebrity panel". If you'd like to be part of our studio audience, you can join us in-person or online through the MCC Tampa Facebook page. Click here to watch online! (There will be an ASL Interpreter at this event!)
MCC Tampa is located at 408 Cayuga St. in Tampa (33603).
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Do you know how to play Canasta? If not, do you want to learn how? Canasta Club is back every Monday at Noon in the Social Hall. Come on by and join Kenny and the Canasta Club in-person and see what hand you'll be dealt! |
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Everyone is welcome to virtually attend our monthly Board of Directors Meeting. Our next meeting will be this coming Tuesday night, September 21st at 6:30 pm. If you'd like to join, click on the Zoom link here!
Meeting ID: 817 4889 6562
Passcode: 566287
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Mark your calendars now for Tuesday, September 28th! Punky's Bar & Grill will be hosting Drag Queen Bingo with proceeds going to King of Peace! Georgia Moore will be the hostess with the mostest...so you know it will be a lot of fun. You'll need to call the restaurant to reserve your space at 727.201.4712. (And with about 40 regular attendees, you'll want to call early!) This event will include an ASL interpreter!
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On Saturday, October 2nd at 11 am, join us at Crescent Lake Park (1320 5th St N, St Petersburg)...and bring your pets. In honor of the Feast of St. Francis, and his love of animals, we want to offering blessings over your pets. Make sure to have your dogs leashed, your cats in carriers, and any other furry or finned pet in its special transportation device...and our Pastors will pray over them. If you have any other questions, please reach out to melanie@churchstpetersburg.org.
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Buy from Amazon, Give Back to King of Peace |
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If you are someone who likes to shop on Amazon, did you know that you could purchase things and have King of Peace receive a percentage of donation based on your purchase? Go to smile.amazon.com and fill out the information to have King of Peace MCC be your charitable organization.
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Total Monthly Budget for 2021: $19,379.67
Total Income for August 2021: $18,645.18
Total Weekly Budget for 2021: $3,716.67
Total Income for week of 9/5-9/11: $6,939.32
In-Person attendance for 9/5: 85
Facebook Live attendance for 9/5: 46
Online Views: 310
Class/Event Attendance: 0
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Remote Giving Options with GivePlus+
There ways you can contribute to King of Peace MCC
to keep our ministry going while we are meeting online.
- Text your contribution to GivePlus+ 727.325.5733
- Call in your contribution to VANCO Client Services 800.675.7430
- Mail your contribution to King of Peace MCC (3150 5th Ave No., St. Petersburg FL 33713) or you may drop it by the church office Monday - Thursday 9:30 AM - 4PM.
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