King of Peace MCC Matters
July 21, 2021
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July 25, 2021
8th Sunday after Pentecost
Worship (in-person and online) at 10AM
Sermon title: "The Multiplication Table"
Sacred Text: John 6:1-14
Sunday Song List:
(click on song title to listen)
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A Word from the Interim Pastor |
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One of my favorite stories in the Gospels is when Jesus fed the multitudes from a young boy’s lunch. The disciples saw his meager offering and began to panic. Jesus, on the other hand, looked at the lunch and saw opportunity. He called the disciples to bring the fish and bread to him and he transformed it into enough for the entire crowd.
We can look at our own circumstances and start to worry to a point of non-action like the disciples. We give up, say it is no use, it can’t make a difference. Then when we put Jesus in the equation things change. Fish and bread begin to multiply, the hungry are fed, and needs are met. I invite you to offer yourself to Jesus and see what miraculous things happen in your life.
Blessings,
Rev. Renae
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Updated Safety Protocols for In-person Worship |
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We are no longer requiring registration for attending in-person worship. We will also continue live-streaming our worship at 10 am on our Facebook page. Everyone is welcome to attend, however we will still be following the safety protocols below.
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.
We understand that the CDC has provided updated guidelines, but we ask for your patience in this ever-changing situation.
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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Wednesday, July 21:
7 pm- Third Wednesday Worship (Facebook)
Thursday, July 22:
7 pm- Name That Tune- Hymn Version (Sanctuary)
Sunday, July 25:
10 am- Worship (In-Person and Online)
Monday, July 26:
6 pm- Worship Team Meeting (Zoom)
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Do We Have Your Correct Contact Information? |
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When you come to church on Sunday, please fill out one of the forms we have in the lobby. This is our last Sunday of "Update Your Info Month". Please print and write legibly. Make your 3rd grade teacher proud!
Name(s)
Mailing Address
Phone Number (Home and/or Cell)
Email
Birthday
Anniversary Date
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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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We want to say a great big "Thank You" to Rev. Craig Cranston for all he has contributed to King of Peace over the last 10 months. Rev. Craig helped our congregation through a difficult time of transition and we are forever grateful. He has been serving two churches and managing a law firm, so we understand his need to make this shift in his ministry. He will continue as Assistant Pastor at MCC Tampa and sharing their programming opportunities with King of Peace.
We are sad to see him go, but pray that God will continue to bless him and his ministry at MCC Tampa. We hope you'll join us in worship on Sunday, August 1st as we celebrate his last day with us as Pastor of Congregational Care and Programming. If you'd like to send words of encouragement and gratitude, please feel free to send him an email to RevCraig@churchstpetersburg.org or mail a card to the church office.
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We are collecting art supplies for ART 4 U. For 16 years now, King of Peace has provided donations for Art teachers in the Pinellas County School System...providing them items like colored pencils, markers, construction paper, crayons, rulers, paint supplies, glue, scissors, sketch books, etc... free of charge. You can bring them to church with you now through August 15th or bring them during the week from 10 am-2 pm. If you'd rather donate financially, just make sure your donation online or your check says ART 4 U in the memo line. If you have any questions, please email Dwayne Shepherd at colorthesoul@yahoo.com.
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Join Jeremiah tonight at 7 pm on our Facebook page for a special time of THIRD Wednesday Worship. This is a virtual time of prayer, singing, and connecting to the Spirit...and can't we all use some of that from time to time.
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You don't have to be Charles Wesley or Fanny J. Crosby to play...but you might need to know some of their hymns! Name That Tune-Hymn Edition takes place IN-PERSON on Thursday, July 22nd at 7 pm. We are in need of contestants and audience members. If you'd like to register, please click here.
If you can't join us in person, but would like to join virtually, you can do so by clicking here.
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Sometimes we go about our routines without thinking about how or why we do and think and feel certain things. Join us Wednesday evenings at 7pm starting on July 28 as we explore faith through live action animation to introduce thought-provoking questions, explore ideas and concepts and gain perspectives on God, religion, the cross and many other topics. To find out more information or to register, click here.
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We have lots of activities coming up. Save these dates on your calendar:
July 31st at 11 am- Harry Harcourt's Memorial Service
August 8th at 11:15 am- Congregational Forum
August 21st (Time and Place TBD)- Rev. Candace's Celebration of Her Ministry with King of Peace
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Now that summer is here, what are you doing to take care of yourself? Pay attention to your email, because Rev. Craig, in collaboration with MCC Tampa, will be sending out things to help you focus on good self care...things like taking care of your body, mind, and spirit through prayer, meditation, reading, exercise, etc. Challenge yourself this summer to care for you! |
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Total Monthly Budget for 2021: $19,379.67
Total Income for June 2021: $16,993.02
Total Weekly Budget for 2021: $4,472.23
Total Income for week of 7/11-7/17: $1,980.14
In-Person attendance for 7/11: 95
Facebook Live attendance for 7/11: 29
Online Views: 292
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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