This week Pastor Margaret will be talking about our goal to increase our impact in St. Petersburg through Christian service by reducing hunger, reducing illiteracy, and increasing community care.



The text for this week is John 13:1-20 ESV and Luke 12:48 NLT.

Heads up! When you're looking to get your coffee & pastry on Sunday, Common Grounds is moving to the CHAPEL again on Sunday (while the children rehearse their musical onstage in the Fellowship Hall - performance is this Sunday night at 6!). The 2nd Ave front entrance to the Chapel will be open for your convenience, or you can enter through the Fellowship Hall.

Make plans now to attend our children's musical, "Malice in the Palace: The Story of Esther" THIS Sunday evening, April 28 at 6 pm in the Fellowship Hall. If you can, bring a non-refrigerated dessert to share as we enjoy the musical.

NEXT Saturday, May 4, from 12:30 to 4:00 pm, join us in the Fellowship Hall for our Counseling Center's annual FREE Mental Health Seminar (+ fundraiser). Pre-register here so we have enough snacks and chairs. Click here to donate - all donations (tax-deductible) will go to the Counseling Center Scholarship Fund to assist clients who can't afford to pay full-price for services.

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

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

Volunteer Help Needed

Our Hospitality Team needs volunteers to help serve coffee, donuts, and pastries at Common Grounds on Sunday mornings. Common Grounds is our Sunday morning between-services coffee and fellowship hub in the Fellowship Hall. 2 people are needed each hour from 8:30-11:30 to help serve and keep the coffee flowing. Contact Chad at csimonds@fumcsp.org or Click here to go to our Serve form, then select "Hospitality/Kitchen Team."

Wednesday Night Dinner & Activities will return on September 4th.

Children's Musical: Malice in the Palace—The Story of Esther (4/28):

Come out and support our Children's Music Ministry as the kids present Malice in the Palace—The Story of Esther on Sunday, April 28 at 6 pm in the Fellowship Hall. If you can, please bring a non-refrigerated dessert to share.

Common Grounds is moving to the CHAPEL for the next TWO Sundays (while the children rehearse their upcoming musical onstage in the Fellowship Hall - performance at 6 pm on Sunday, April 28!). The 2nd Ave front entrance to the Chapel will be open for your convenience, or you can enter through the Fellowship Hall.

Free Mental Health Seminar (5/4):

St. Pete First Counseling Center is offering their yearly FREE seminars (+ fundraiser) on May 4 from 12:30 to 4:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Pre-register here so we have enough snacks and chairs. Click here to donate - all donations (tax-deductible) will go to the Counseling Center Scholarship Fund to assist clients who can't afford to pay full-price for services.

Allocations/Permanent Fund Request (5/3 deadline):

The Allocations Committee is accepting applications for charitable funding. Click here for more information.



Graduation Sunday on 5/5 (we need your RSVP now!):

Are you graduating? It would be our honor to show some love from your church family for all the hard work that you have done, by recognizing you on Sunday, May 5 at the 9:30am and 11am services. Any high school or college graduates please RSVP ASAP to KayLee: kbennett@fumcsp.org. Include one toddler photo and one graduation photo.



Discover First (5/19 NEW DATE):

Our next Discover First informational meeting for those interested in joining the church will be Sunday, May 19 from 10:45 to 1pm in the Chapel. Childcare and lunch provided. Click here to sign up.



Street Ministry needs 2nd Wednesday Cooks:

Come join a small team of Street Ministry Cooks on the 2nd Wednesday of every month that prepares meals for the homeless in our church kitchen. Volunteer Cooks prepare meals from 4 pm to about 5 pm. Most Cooks only volunteer an hour a month and have had no prior experience in cooking for a large number of people. To learn more about volunteering with Street Ministry, contact Hal Heitler at 727-448-6291 or at heitlerh@tampabay.rr.com.

VBS & Summer Camp registration is OPEN:

VBS - June 17-21

Camp Friendship Week 1 - July 8-12

Camp Friendship Week 2 - July 15-19

Elementary Art Adventure Camp - July 8-12 (FULL, but you can join the wait list)

Elementary Slimetopia Camp - July 15-19

Click here to Register.



Scam Alert

Scammers are always active, and some like to target churches. Don't forget that our pastors do not solicit money via emails or text messages. An example of the kind of scam text currently circulating: "Hello [your name], Kindly let me know if you're available I need your assistance as soon as you're available... Rev. Bob Martin, Senior Pastor". This text is a scam and is NOT from Pastor Bob. More information here.

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