August 9, 2015

Bob Martin, Senior Pastor

Welcome from Pastor Bob

Welcome to St. Paul United Methodist Church! Whether you’re

a long-time member or a first time guest, I'm glad you're

worshipping with us during our "Disciple" series. We're focusing

on the specific ways our hearts, hands, minds, and more are

transformed by God when we act as his disciple. Being a

disciple is more than just saying we are; the proof is found in

what we do!

If you would like to know more about St. Paul, our ministries,

and our mission to Glorify God, Grow in Faith, and Give in Love,

I invite you to visit the Connection Center at the side of our

sanctuary lobby, to look through this bulletin and to visit our

website at stpaulumc.org. I hope you'll get involved in our Back

to School Jubilee this Saturday. We can always use more

volunteers!

I'm so excited about what the Lord is doing here at St. Paul, and

so grateful to have each of you be a part of it.

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10:30 Contemporary Worship Snapshot

A typical contemporary worship at St.

Paul lasts about an hour. Our wor-

ship is filled with current Christian

music from our praise band. You are

invited to sing along with the words

on the screens, or simply enjoy the

music. Our scripture and message

are the same theme as the 9 a.m.

worship. You’ll notice every week

there’s time in our service to give fi-

nancially. While this is something

we’re called to do in scripture, it’s

also just our way of saying, “We love

and support our church!”

NO

PRESSURE PASSIONATE

MUSIC ABOUT

60 MIN.

9:00 Traditional Worship

Prelude

Welcome

*Greet Oh How He Loves You And Me

*Hymns There Is Power In The Blood

Are You Washed In The Blood

Apostles' Creed No. 881

Prayer Lord's Prayer No. 895

Offertory There Is A Fountain Sanctuary Choir

Prayer of Thanksgiving

Transitional Chorus I Know A Fount

Message Mind Transformed by Word

Pastor Bob Martin

Romans 12:2

Directed Prayer

Closing Hymn Amazing Grace No. 378

*Benediction

*Postlude

*Please stand, if you are able.

If you need assistance, please let an usher know and they would be happy to

help. Baby changing tables are located in both men and women’s restrooms.

VISITING US TODAY? If you're visiting us today, welcome! We're glad you're here. We hope you find St. Paul a welcoming place to wor-

ship, and that you feel God's love. To find out more about us we invite you to:

VISIT OUR

WEBSITE

stpaulumc.org

LIKE OUR

FACEBOOK:

StPaulUMCLargo

JOIN OUR

MAILING LIST

VISIT OUR CONNECTION CENTER If you have questions or would like

to talk to someone about St. Paul

and what we offer, visit the Con-

nection Center to the side of the lobby. We

would love to speak with you!

Know someone who would like to worship with

us, but is unable to join us in the sanctuary?

Invite them to worship with us live online

every Sunday at 9 or 10:30 a.m. Just

visit stpaulumc.org and click "Watch."

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Hear Our Prayer Online Giving If you need a convenient way to make

recurring contributions or you plan to

make an additional gift, we encourage

you to use our electronic giving options.

To set up a recurring giving schedule, or to give a one

time gift online, visit our website stpaulumc.org and

click the Giving button, or use this QR code.

Flowers

This week's flowers are given by:

Bob and Patti Martin in loving memory of Dick Walker

Jeanette Burton in loving memory of her husband, Rev.

Richard W. Burton

Want to honor a special person or event? You can give

a flower bouquet to the Glory of God. Call the church

office at 584-8165, visit the Giving page on our web-

site, or e-mail church@stpaulumc.org. Bouquets are

$40. Be sure to include your inscription with your or-

der. Flowers can be picked up after the second wor-

ship or at the church office during the week.

Deaths Please pray for the families of the people listed below,

who have recently passed on to life eternal:

The Reverend Richard W. Burton

Ted Krutz, adopted brother of Duane Wells

Please pray for the people listed below with

immediate needs:

To Make a Prayer Request

Drop your prayer request in the offering plate.

Call our prayer line at 727-559-PRAY(7729)

around the clock to leave a prayer need.

Reverend Richard W. Burton Memorial Service

Sunday, August 9 at 2 p.m. St. Paul UMC Sanctuary

Reception follows in the South Fellowship Hall.

One Worship Correction We will not hold One Worship on Sunday, August 23

as previously stated in the bulletin. We will hold two

worships at the usual times: 9 and 10:30 a.m.

Aiden

Aileen Snow

Allison and Elise Hall

Audrey and Michelle

Talbert

Baby Jake

Baby Olivia

Barb and Jodie

Betty Thomaidis

Bridgett

Bud Haskell

Chris Dugan

D.J. Goodin and Family

Dave and Do

Dena

Evelyn

Herbert Jacobs

Jace Michael

Jack

Jackson

Jane

Janet Amon

Jenny Walter

Jim Lucky

John Fady

Johnny

Juli Medbery

Kat F.

Kathleen Davis

Kathy Haines

Kathy Tubbs

Kenneth A.

Kevin L.

Kim Morris

Kingsley

Kristi B.

Larry Harmon

Lindsey and Sue

Lisa Mills

Lori Linton

Marguerite Buchannan

Marilyn

Mark LaPolla

Mary Moore

Mike and Family

Moe

Patricia Brinson

Patrick McMillan

Peter

Rich Stemboroski

Rollin Brannan

Rose and Frank

Ruth

Saundra

Stan

Steve Harvey

Steven Pruitt

Strickland Family

Todd Smyzer

Tom Probert

Yvonne

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STARTING POINT If you're new to St. Paul, we invite you

visit our Connection Center, located off

the side of the sanctuary lobby, to

speak with someone about St. Paul and

ask any questions you may have.

ATTEND We encourage you to attend one of our

worship times regularly. If you're unable

to join us in the sanctuary for any rea-

son, you can join us live online by visit-

ing stpaulumc.org and clicking on the

"Watch" link.

PLUG IN If you've been attending St. Paul, but

you'd like to connect with others or dig

deeper into your faith journey, contact

our Senior Director of Ministry, Bobby

Van Duyne at bobby.v@stpaulumc.org.

We offer studies and groups for adults,

children and youth.

SERVE Are you looking for a way to serve?

Check out Give in Love section, or con-

t a c t o u r c h u r c h o f f i c e a t

church@stpaulumc.org. We would love

to help you find a way to serve that fits

your spiritual gifts!

NEXT STEPS

Visit the Connection Center! Whether you're a first time guest

trying to find your way around cam-

pus, or you've been coming to St.

Paul for a while and would like to

get more involved with our minis-

tries, our Connection Center is the

place to start. Just visit the room

off the side of the sanctuary lobby

to ask any questions you may have

about St. Paul and our ministries or

pick up literature and resources

like our Growth Guide! If you're

looking for a way to serve or you

want to connect you or your chil-

dren with a study or a group, we can help!

You are also welcome to watch our worship live on

the television in this room.

Sign up now for our Growth Guide and you will receive a weekly e-mail with scripture readings and reflection for

each day of the week based on Pastor Bob's Sunday messages. You can use this tool to help draw you deeper into

your faith journey and reflect on the topics raised each week during worship. To receive the Growth Guide by e-mail,

write a note in one of the red pads in your seat or pew, or fill out the online form on www.stpaulumc.org.

Join Pastor Bob for

Coffee Next Sunday August 16| 11:45 a.m.

Connection Center

If you're new to St. Paul, are interested in becom-

ing a member, or would just like to know more

about St. Paul and our ministries, Pastor Bob in-

vites you to join him for coffee next Sunday at

11:45 a.m. in the Connection Center (located off

the side of the sanctuary lobby.) If you'd like to at-

tend, please let us know you're coming! E-mail

church@stpaulumc.org by August 12.

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Adult Sunday Morning Classes Adults of any age are invited to join one of our Sun-

day school classes. All classes gather at 10:15 a.m.

Inspirations - Purple Door Classroom (101) in Bldg C

Crusaders - Conference Room 1 (Pack-a-Sack Room)

in Bldg B

Friendship - Choir Room in Bldg C

Bereans - Room 201 (Community Room) in the CLEC

JOY (Just Older Youth) Older adults are invited to join us in the Christian Life

Enrichment Center at 10:30 a.m., for fellowship, les-

sons, and prayer. This Tuesday, August 11, Pastor

Bob will teach. For more contact David McKee at

584-8165 x228.

United Methodist Women: Rachel-Lydia UMW Rachel-Lydia will meet at 10:00 a.m., this

Thursday, August 13 at EATZ restaurant, located at

1258 S. Highland Avenue in Clearwater for a special

lunch meeting. The shortened meeting's purpose is

to encourage strong UMW ministries. The meeting

will include a devotional, Bible comment, special

prayers, and an update on the Dennis Memorial Pe-

diatric Mission. Donations for the Pediatric Mission

will also be taken. The meeting will be followed by a

self-ordered lunch together. Encourage a guest to

attend UMW Rachel-Lydia with you!

Adult Studies Walk to Emmaus Gathering & Pot Luck This Saturday, August 15 | 5:30 p.m. Join the Aldersgate Emmaus Community this Satur-

day in the LuAnne Willey Fellowship Hall (CLEC) for

fellowship, worship, devotion and communion at

5:30 p.m. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. This is a fantas-

tic opportunity to get a glimpse into how the Em-

maus experience has changed the lives of fellow be-

lievers and how Christ is actively working in their

lives as disciples. And to enjoy a great pot luck din-

ner as well! Please prayerfully consider sharing the

evening with your brothers and sisters in Christ, and

don’t forget to bring one of your favorite foods to

share! For more information, please contact Keith

Stanton at 424-9833.

What is a Stephen Minister? Stephen Ministers are sometimes called

the “after people." What does that

mean? One way to put it is that Stephen

Ministers are there:

After the funeral, when everyone has left and the

emotions you’ve held at bay come crashing in.

After the doctor says, “I’m sorry but there’s noth-

ing more we can do for you.

After the nursing home director says, “Welcome

to your new home!”

After the last child waves and drives away…and

the house suddenly seems empty.

After the handcuffs go on and your loved one is

led away.

After you find a pink slip with your final paycheck

After you are left alone and it feels like no one

cares.

Stephen Ministers are ready to come alongside you

and provide comfort and support for as long "after"

as needed.

Do want to be one of the “after people?” Have you

experienced tough situations? Can you empathize

and share? If you want to become a Stephen Minister,

call the church office or visit the Stephen Ministry table in

the courtyard next Sunday or August 23. Stephen Ministers

will be available to answer questions.

IGNITE IGNITE, our group for adults 18-35

has this week off. There will be no

meeting tonight. Regular meet-

ings resume next Sunday at 7

p.m. in room 202 of the Christian Life Enrichment

Center. IGNITE has a service day this month up on

Sunday, August 30 when we will help feed the home-

less as we do each fifth Sunday.

For more information e-mail IGNITE leader Felix Kout-

sourais at c24go1@aol.com. Like the IGNITE Face-

book to keep up to date. ignitestpaul

Adults Ages 18-35

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Youth 6th-12th Grade, Alison Van Duyne,

Youth Ministry Director, alison.v@stpaulumc.org

Sunday Night Youth Group

TONIGHT: WITH HONOR Bottom Line: When it comes to authority, it’s not

about them. It’s about Him. Nothing is worse than

having someone in charge who really shouldn’t be in

charge. Whether it’s the boss who is unfair or the

teacher who seems clueless, there’s nothing fun

about following someone you feel should never have

been the leader in the first place. Most of the time we

feel powerless. What can we do about it? Before he

was king, David found himself in a similar situation.

Under the authority of a crazy man who kept trying to

kill him, it seemed David had every right to fight back

against the person in charge. But what he did in-

stead—and why he did it—can be a game changer

when it comes to dealing with authority in our lives.

Join the middle and high school youth on Sunday

nights from 5:30—8 p.m. for group games, exciting

crowd breakers, passionate worship, biblical teach-

ing, and a chance to connect with others through

Source Groups. The group meets in the Mariposa Ca-

fé at 5:30 p.m., then branches out to the Youth

Room, the Gym or the Fellowship Hall depending on

plans for the night. Dinner is $4.

Teen Tidal Wave This Tuesday, August 11 | 7:30 p.m. | $5

On Tuesday, Aug. 11 students will attend Highland

Aquatic Center's Teen Tidal Wave Finale. Join us for a

fun event with a DJ, games, prizes, Guitar Hero on a

huge screen, and lots of swimming. The cost is $5 and

we'll meet at 7:30 p.m. Students should wear their

suit, bring a towel and a change of clothes. Pick up will

be at 10:30 p.m.

Back to School Bash Friday, Aug. 21 | 6 p.m. We'll meet at 6 p.m. for a Hands On Worship Experi-

ence. This includes a time of praise and prayer over

the upcoming school year. Prayer stations will be avail-

able to students.

After worship, students will work in teams for a city

wide photo Scavenger Hunt. Students will pile into

cars with a challenge sheet and each team will have

two hours to complete as many of the tasks on their

challenge sheet as possible. Prizes will be awarded!

If you plan to attend you must register online for the

event by Tuesday, August 18.

Visit stpaulumc.org to register.

Attention Parents! We are in need of parent drivers for the Scavenger

Hunt. Contact Youth Ministry Director, Alison Van Duy-

ne at alison@stpaulumc.org by August 18 if you can

drive. Gas money will be provided.

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Children infant-5th grade

Sunday Morning Lil’ Kidz Care

Lil’ Kidz Care is available every Sunday for infants to 4

-year-olds, at 8:45 a.m. The location has changed tem-

porary during our construction process and will meet in

Bldg C, in the Yellow Door room halfway down the hall

of the preschool You will sign in and be given a pick-up

card that you will need to pick-up your child.

Sunday Morning Lil’ Kidz Class

Our preschool class for 3 to 4 year-olds meets at

10:30 a.m. in the Red Door Room of Bldg C.

Sunday Morning for K– 5 Sunday Morning Small Group at 9:00 a.m. South Fellowship Hall in Bldg C.

Sunday Morning Worship at 10:30 a.m. South Fellowship Hall in Bldg C.

Parent's Morning Out If you need some time to yourself, Parent's Morning

Out is an affordable, safe, fun place for your kids. PMO

is available Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to

12:30 p.m. Cost is $20 per day, per child. Reserve a

spot by calling the Children's Ministry at 584-8165.

Construction Update

This past week has been impacted by the heavy, non-stop rain. As of the writing of this article, we have a few leaks around campus. In some areas water is entering the building through cracks in the brick exterior where chinking is failing. Much of our exterior is in need of brick work to assure no leakage. We can't move for-ward on exterior painting nor sealing of external walls until the bricks have a chance to dry. That will be an ongoing project. In the Christian Life Enrichment Center, wrapping of pipes continues as well as checking of a/c units in some areas that are not served by the chiller system. This is a result of the building being finished in phases as it was built. The chiller system was drained last Friday and new fresh liquid put back into the system, sporadi-cally cooling the building through adjustments. Welding on-site has been hindered by the driving rain so our chiller yard is still a work in progress as it is being re-paired and necessary replacement units installed. One of the ways we can help maintain the proper tempera-ture in all buildings is keeping the entrances closed. No word yet on the walkway outside the CLEC. Windows for the Children's Building are due to be deliv-ered this week, and we are planning to change them out next week weather permitting. Despite new roofing, the torrential rains are identifying additional areas that may need to be investigated as leaks occur. Our contractor is working on thoughts and ideas for how we can correct the issues. We are getting there. Thank you again for all your prayers; keep them coming.

No Parking In Front of CLEC The County is doing work all along Highland Avenue

to improve drainage in this area. They are restoring

the right of way area directly on both sides of the

street. Sod is being laid so water can perk into the

ground better and the pitch of the road edge is be-

ing changed to direct water to drains so it can flow

out to Allen’s Creek. Effective immediately, parking

along Highland in front of the Christian Life Enrich-

ment Center is no longer permitted. This is a perma-

nent change made by the city. Thank you for your co-

operation in finding other parking spots.

Listen to Past Messages on iTunes Our past messages are available on iTunes! Download

the messages you missed, or the ones you want to

hear again and listen while you work out, during a

drive, or anywhere you listen to music! Visit stpau-

lumc.org and click on the podcast link, or go to the

iTunes store and search for St. Paul UMC.

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This Saturday—August 15 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Back to School Jubilee is here! Preparations are in

high gear as we get ready for this Saturday.

If you have signed up to volunteer: Check the school bus in the lobby for your assignment.

If you're working the day of the Jubilee, arrive at the

Christian Life Enrichment Center at 9 a.m. for a briefing,

unless you are only working the afternoon shift.

We still need: Donations to cover the purchase of shoes.

Please consider leaving a donation in the offering

marked "Back to School Jubilee." These donations are

used to purchase shoe vouchers so each child can get a

pair of shoes that fit.

The following supplies:

college ruled composition books

college ruled spirals

college ruled filler paper

dividers

pencil boxes - the 5x8 kind please

folders 3 prong, 2 pockets only

zippered pencil pouches that will go in a

binder

You can drop any remaining supplies off at the church

office during the week.

Thank you all for taking part in this mission project and for

reaching out to these 300 children! Your generosity is mak-

ing a real difference in the lives of these families. We

are so excited to be able to provide these needed sup-

plies, as well as a Bible of their own for each child.

Vendors Wanted for

Arts & Crafts Show The 20th Annual Home-

spun by Hands and

Hearts Arts and Crafts

Show is Saturday, Octo-

ber 10 from 9 a.m. to 3

p.m. Each year our Christian Life Enrichment Center is

filled with the best in local vendors of handcrafted

items. If you would like to be part of the show, be sure

to get your application in now before all the spots fill

up. Our quota for jewelry vendors is already full, but

we are currently accepting applications from vendors

of all other types of handcrafted goods. Please con-

tact Rita Fowler at ritamk1@aol.com to apply.

Sanctuary Flowers For August We still have empty dates with no sanctuary flowers

during the month of August. If you would like to re-

member a loved one, honor a special person or event,

or give flowers to the glory of God, call the church of-

fice at 584-8165, e-mail church@stpaulumc.org, or

visit the Giving page on our website. Bouquets are

$40. Be sure to include your inscription with your or-

der. Flowers can be picked up after the second wor-

ship or at the church office during the week.

Help on Sunday Mornings We have many teams working behind the scenes each

Sunday to make sure our worship everyone who at-

tends St. Paul the chance to feel the Holy Spirit and

draw closer to God. Several of these teams need your

help. If you have a friendly smile and a love for peo-

ple, why not sign up to be a greeter? Or maybe you

would like to help our Live Stream Ministry bring our

worship to hundreds who can't attend St. Paul in per-

son. If you are interested in helping in these or other

ways on Sunday, visit the Connection Center today or

contact our Senior Director of Music and Worship Arts,

Laurel Fortuna by e-mail at laurel.f@stpaulumc.org or

call 584-8165 x208.

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Coming this Week

Sunday, August 9

Courtyard Coffee 8:30 AM

Lil’ Kidz Nursery 8:45 AM

Traditional Worship 9:00 AM

Lil’ Kidz Small Group 9:00 AM

Bereans 10:15 AM

Crusaders 10:15 AM

Friendship 10:15 AM

Inspirations 10:15 AM

Courtyard Coffee 10:30 AM

Rev. Burton Memorial 2:00 PM

Homeless Feeding 3:30 PM

Youth Group 5:30 PM

Monday, August 10

Bells of St. Paul 5:30 PM

Stephen Ministry 6:30 PM

Boy Scouts 7:00 PM

Tuesday, August 11

Sonrise Men’s Study 6:30 AM

Parent's Morning Out 8:30 AM

JOY (Just Older Youth) 10:30 AM

Youth: Tuesday Blaze 12:00 PM

Recovery by Faith 6:30 PM

Youth: Teen Tidal Wave 7:30 PM

Wednesday, August 12

Handicapable 6:15 PM

Thursday, August 13

Men's Bible Study 7:00 AM

Parent's Morning Out 8:30 AM

UMW: Rachel-Lydia 10:00 AM

Prayer Shawl 5:30 PM

Choir Practice 7:00 PM

Intercessory Prayer 7:00 PM

Friday, August 14

Church Office Closed

Saturday, August 15

Back to School Jubilee 10:00 AM

Walk to Emmaus Potluck 5:00 PM

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E-mail church@stpaulumc.org or call

the church office if you have an

event to schedule.

Back to School Jubilee

Volunteers About 30 volunteers, just a few of

whom are pictured here, gathered

in one of our conference rooms in

the Christian Life Enrichment Cen-

ter on Thursday, July 30 to sort

supplies and help prepare for the

expected throng of 300 Pinellas

County students who will be the

recipients of school supplies, back-

packs and shoes at our Back to

School Jubilee this Saturday, Au-

gust 15. Praise God for our volun-

teers who are so willing to serve

God and provide the needed sup-

port to make events like the Back

to School Jubilee possible!

The Directory is Coming! We have partnered with Lifetouch Directory to do family pictures and pro-

duce a new Church Directory! More information will come this fall, but

please mark your calendars for November 17–21, November 23–28 and

December 1-5. These are the primary dates when pictures will be tak-

en. We have included several dates to allow all our families to be includ-

ed. Pictures will be back before Christmas!

We need hosts for each day of the picture taking. Please contact Arch John-

ston in the church office at 584-8165 x245 if you are able to host one or

more of the days.

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The Reverend Bob Martin, Senior Pastor Address: 1199 Highland Avenue in Largo, 33770

Phone: (727) 584-8165

Office Hours: 8 a.m.—5 p.m., Monday-Thursday

E-mail: church@stpaulumc.org

Prayer: (727) 559-PRAY

www.stpaulumc.org

Vacation Bible School Shares God's Love with Families Our Vacation Bible School was a big success! This year we welcomed families to

our "Minion Factory" in the Christian Life Enrichment Center for dinner, upbeat

songs, dancing, games, activities and crafts. Each night our "Minion Trainer,"

played by Pastor Bob, offered a biblical message and used our time machine to

bring an important person from the Bible in to tell their story! On Wednesday, we

had our biggest crowd as Handicapable was able to join in on the fun.

Thanks to all our volunteers for strapping on their hard hats and helping out!

Special thanks to our youth, who helped to lead worship, games and more!

Be sure to visit our Facebook

for more pictures and videos of

the fun. You won't want to

miss seeing our "Minion

Trainer" in action!

StPaulUMCLargo

Youth worship team leading a song

Arts & Crafts in the Minion Lab

Dinner time!

Getting ready for worship!

Youth welcome people to the Minion Factory

The Minion Trainer with Ruth