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King of Peace MCC Matters
April 10th, 2024
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Sunday, April 14th, 2024
Sermon:
"Presence, Purpose, and Power!"
Sacred Text:
Exodus 33:12-18
Worship (in-person and online):
10:30 AM
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When Moses saw the burning bush, he knew something was up. God was calling him into service and had to get his attention. After leading the Israelites out of Egypt and witnessing the hand of God save them and provide for them time and time again, Moses asks for yet another sign of God’s presence among them. And God does not disappoint!
This Sunday we will look at some of the similarities we feel with the Israelites and the many ways that God’s presence sustains and empowers both them and us along the way.
See you on Sunday!
Blessings,
Rev. Renae
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Safety Protocols for In-person Worship | |
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Masks are optional for all those fully-vaccinated. If you have not been fully-vaccinated, we ask that you please continue to wear your mask.
In terms of physical contact, please be sensitive and respect everyone's personal wishes.
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 are an early riser, make plans now to attend our next Breakfast Club on Thursday, April 11th at 9 am. We meet at Parkside Cafe, located at 8180 49th St. N, Pinellas Park. This is a great way to have fellowship with others from King of Peace. | |
Our next Pride Team Meeting will be after church on Sunday, April 14th. If you are currently on the team or would like to be, please stick around. They will meet with TC in the Overflow Room! | |
If you are a member of the 50th Anniversary Team, please stick around after church on Sunday, April 21st. Kathy King will be meeting with the team in the Overflow Room. | |
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As we prepare for our pastoral transition, mark these dates on your calendar. Rev. Renae's last Sunday as our Interim Pastor will be on April 28th. Following worship that day, there will be a special celebration to honor her ministry at King of Peace over the last 3+ years. If you plan to attend that celebration, please sign up in the foyer, so we know how much food to plan for.
Rev. Ray's first Sunday as Senior Pastor will be May 5th. During that service, Rev. Ray will preach and Rev. Renae will be present to participate in 'passing the mantle'. We hope you'll join us for both of these Sundays to celebrate what God has done through Rev. Renae and what God will do through Rev. Ray's leadership.
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We are now collecting pictures for our special Mother's Day presentation on Sunday, May 12th. So, if you have pictures of your mothers and mother figures that you would like included, please email them to tim@churchstpetersburg.org, including their names. Photos will be accepted through Sunday, April 28th. If you don't know how to scan pictures, bring them to church on Sunday and Tim will help make that happen. | |
We are offering a book study before worship on Brian McLaren's "We Make the Road by Walking". Every Sunday, we meet from 9:30-10:15 am, in Room 5. If you miss Sunday School, this is for you! Want to know more about the book or how to order it, click here. See Rob Pannett if you have any questions. | |
Join SunCoast MCC, our Moderator Rev. Cecilia Eggleston and her wife Orgena Rose, Marsha Stevens-Pino, Rev. Nancy Wilson, Rev. Renae and Terrie, and many MCCers on a 6 night cruise aboard the Carnival Paradise on September 30th-October 6th. Make your reservations today! | |
This month, the Good Samaritan Food Pantry is in need of donations of cereal and crackers. If you are able to donate these items, please bring them to church with you on Sunday or you can drop them off at the church office Monday through Thursday from 9 am-5 pm. There will be a shopping cart in the foyer, just inside the front door, where you can please them. | |
The Good Samaritan Food Pantry is looking for some able-bodied volunteers to help unload the truck on the 2nd Wednesday morning of the month at 8:30 am. If you are able to help or want more information, contact the church office or email melanie@churchstpetersburg.org. | |
Do you know of anyone within our congregation who might need some congregational care or for us to offer their name in prayer during Sunday service? If so, please email revlorraine@churchstpetersburg.org. | |
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Covenant Keepers is our Stewardship program for 2024. It provides an opportunity for you to make a covenant with God through King of Peace MCC in six areas of your life: Presence, Spiritual Growth, Prayer, Financial Support, Witness, and Service. This program is designed to help us grow as individuals and together as a Church.
Our theme this year is "There's No Place Like Home." What a journey we have been on to get “home”. As we settle in to our new facility, there is a lot to do at the church and beyond the church. If you haven't yet filled one out, you can still do so. Put it in the offering basket, mail it to the church office (6085 Park Blvd., Pinellas Park, FL 33781) or email it to melanie@churchstpetersburg.org.
You can get an electronic copy of the Covenant Keeper Commitment Card here.
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Pre-Order Rebecca Wilson's Book | |
(Picture courtesy of Rebecca Wilson's Facebook page) | |
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Many of you will remember Rebecca Wilson who was our special guest poet on Ash Wednesday. During the reading of her poetry, she mentioned that she had a book that was soon to be released. On April 23rd, her book entitled "Unraveling: Coming Out and Back Together" will be available for purchase. If you'd you to pre-order your copy from Amazon, click here.
To find out more about the book release or to receive a weekly offering of water-filled words each Wednesday direct to your inbox from Rebecca, follow 10 Camels on social media and subscribe on Substack at 10camels.substack.com.
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Total Monthly Budget for 2024: $24,956
Total Income for March 2024: $23,099.21
Total Weekly Budget for 2024: $5,759
Total Income for week of 3/31-4/6: $7,103.16
In-Person attendance for 3/31: 156
Facebook Live attendance for 3/24: 18
Online Views: 356
Class/Event Attendance: 141
Maundy Thursday Attendance: 56
Good Friday Attendance: 75
Good Friday Offering: $388
Sunrise Service Attendance: 71
Pancake Breakfast Income: $468
Benevolence Offering for Iglesia de Amor MCC: $2,000
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Remote Giving Options
with VANCO Mobile
In our continual effort to make giving easy for you, we are offering VANCO Mobile. This mobile app is accessible on your phone or tablet anywhere you are! Best yet, it is easy to use! Or you can access their website at Vancopayments.com. For instructions on how to do this, click here.
If you have any questions about this or need some help, call the church office and ask for Melanie or send her an email at melanie@churchstpetersburg.org.
Here are a few other ways to give your tithes/offerings to King of Peace:
- Call in your contribution to VANCO Client Services 800.675.7430
- Mail your contribution to King of Peace MCC (6085 Park Blvd, Pinellas Park, FL 33781) or you may drop it by the church office Monday - Thursday 9:30 AM - 4PM.
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