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King of Peace MCC Matters
September 4th, 2024
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Sunday, September 8th, 2024
10:30 am
Sermon:
"We're Not Afraid, Any More"
Sacred Text:
1 Samuel 17:4-11
Worship (in-person and online):
10:30 AM
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It is easy when faced with challenging times and circumstances to cower in fear. Sometimes we may feel hopeless that we can conquer our giant-size problems that come our way to mock us. However simply hoping that someone will do something so the situation changes in not a very good solution. Perhaps, God is waiting for you- a David or a Dorothy- to challenge the giants in life, encourage the team, and bring about a great victory for Christ’s church.
Our church, our denomination has many giants set against us that would like us to cede our community to hedonism, atheism, and cynicism. We can make the difference if we arrive with faith to conquer our fear.
~Rev. Kevin
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Help us get the word out! Children's Church is back at King of Peace. This Sunday, September 8th, we are starting Children's Church for children ages 4-10. During worship, we will dismiss the children to go to Room 4 with the teachers. If you have any questions, see Dwayne Shepherd. | |
If you are interested in becoming a member of King of Peace, or just finding out more information about our church, we are offering a Membership Class this Sunday, September 8th after worship. This class will inform you about our local church, our denomination, and what is expected to be a member. A light lunch will be provided. Please call the church office, sign up in the foyer, or email melanie@churchstpetersburg.org so that we can send you more information. | |
Make plans now to join our monthly Breakfast Club at Parkside Cafe on Thursday, September 12th at 9 am. Everyone is welcome to attend. It's a great way to have some fellowship with others from King of Peace! | |
Choir Rehearsals resume on Thursday, September 12th at 7 pm. If you'd like to be a part of our choir, especially as we begin rehearsing for our annual Christmas concert, please reach out to Jeremiah. To ask any questions or schedule an audition, email jeremiah@churchstpetersburg.org. | |
If you are currently on the Social Justice Team or want to find out more information, join Rev. Ray and Kathy Moll for our next Social Justice Team Meeting on Sunday, September 15th. They'll meet in the Social Hall immediately after worship. | |
If you're on the 50th Anniversary Planning Team, join Kathy King for our next meeting after worship on Sunday, September 15th. Important Note: We'll meet in Room 5!! | |
With our 50th Anniversary approaching, we are thrilled to share a special initiative that will celebrate this milestone in a unique way. Greg Alderson, a talented member of our community, has generously offered his time and skills to create a 50th Anniversary quilt. This quilt will not only be a beautiful piece of art but also a cherished memento representing our journey together over the past five decades. You can purchase a 6x6 square on the quilt for $25.00 with a 3-line maximum message and feel free to buy as many squares as you wish! Order forms are now available in the foyer or you can click here. All proceeds from this quilt project will go directly to King of Peace, helping us continue our mission and provide valuable services to our community. Size and time limited, so get your order in today! You can return your order form and arrange payment by contacting melanie@churchstpetersburg.org. | |
Calling all Carpenters, Painters, and Handy People, we need your help. We are preparing to reassemble our Columbarium. We need some help preparing the space and then putting the Columbarium in place. If this is something that you can help with in any way, or have questions, please call the church office or email melanie@churchstpetersburg.org. | |
Want to schedule a meeting with Rev. Ray? Click here, and you can easily select a date and time that Rev. Ray has available. After you submit your scheduling, you'll receive a confirmation email. | |
Do you have questions about the upcoming election? Before worship on Sundays during Coffee Hour, over the next several weeks, members of our Social Justice Team will be in the Social Hall at an information table. They will have information about voter registration and candidates seeking election. They will also have available information from Equality Florida about their recommendations. | |
Meet Your Board of Directors | |
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Do you know who is on the Board of Directors of King of Peace? You can feel free to reach out to them if you have any questions or concerns.
Our next monthly virtual Board Meeting is Tuesday, 9/17 at 6:30 pm. You can attend virtually by accessing the Zoom link below. Everyone is welcome to attend.
To login to the Zoom meeting, click on the link below!
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82174106018?pwd=fCmJOnlJA4BLS9TfOc7i8TwWBYvGUi.1
Meeting ID: 821 7410 6018
Passcode: 652393
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This month, the Good Samaritan Food Pantry is in need of donations of soup and canned pasta (such as spaghettios, ravioli, beefaroni, etc.). 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. | |
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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Do you want to be a mentor for the Mustangs at Pinellas Central Elementary School? Contact the church office or email melanie@churchstpetersburg.org to find out more information about where to register online and how to get your background check.
Also, the clothes closet at Pinellas Central Elementary is very much in need of shorts and shirts for the older students, children's sizes L, XL, and XXL. If you are able to donate, you can bring them to church with you on Sundays or drop by the office during the week. You can place them in the red bucket!
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From Equality Florida:
Tell Visit Florida We Want Sunshine For All!
Ron DeSantis is making it clear: If you're LGBTQ, you're not welcome in Florida. VisitFlorida.com, the state's official tourism website, has removed its LGBTQ travel page — sending a stark message to all LGBTQ travelers: "Stay out."
This isn't just a petty move — it's part of a calculated campaign to push LGBTQ people out of public life in Florida. When questioned about why they did this, Visit Florida officials confirmed that this removal was done to align with DeSantis' hostile policies and rhetoric toward the LGBTQ community. Send the Visit Florida board members a message today and tell them we deserve a Florida where everyone—no matter who they are—can enjoy the sunshine.
Click on the picture above and sign the petition today!
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Total Monthly Budget for 2024: $24,956
Total Income for August 2024: $23,888.69
Total Weekly Budget for 2024: $5,759
Total Income for week of 8/25-8/31: $3,056.97
In-Person attendance for 8/25: 150
Facebook Live attendance for 8/25: 15
Online Views: 596
Class/Event Attendance: 0
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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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Join the Council of Elders wherever you are in the world, for a series of online Prayer Vigils on Wednesday 4th September, 2024 to pray for peace. You are welcome to attend any one or all of the seven Prayer Vigils, share communion with MCCers around the world and form a circle of peace around the globe.
The zoom link for each Prayer Vigils is: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88661411601...
The 7 Prayer Vigils are set in different time zones and you are welcome to attend any one that is convenient for you.
Here are the times and the languages, local time, 4th September 2024:
- 7pm Australia (AEST)
- 7pm Philippines (PhST)
- 6:30pm / 18:30 South Africa (SAST) with Zulu and English
- 7pm BST / 8pm CEST / 9pm EEST Europe with German, Italian, and English
- 7pm Brazil (BRT) with Portuguese and English
- 7pm Central USA (CDT) with Spanish and English
- 7pm West Coast USA
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All FL MCC Network Gathering | |
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Get ready for an unforgettable experience at our upcoming Network Gathering: Together We Rise: shaping the church for the future. Join us for dynamic workshops, meaningful discussions, and reflective sessions designed to inspire and connect everyone in our community. Whether you’re clergy, a LEAD participant, or simply passionate about our church’s future, there’s something for you.
The Network Gathering takes place from September 19th-21st at Church of the Trinity MCC in Sarasota.
Earn valuable credits, explore critical social justice and leadership topics, and enjoy a moving communion service and concert. Plus, all attendees will receive an exclusive Network Gathering t-shirt!
Don't miss out—register now and be part of this transformative event! To register, scan the QR code in the picture or click here. Registration is now $75 and includes lunch on Friday and Saturday. If you can only join on Saturday, there is also a special Saturday only option for $25. "Together We Rise"; so don't miss out!
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We’re excited to introduce a new way to support our Florida Network and encourage a message of kindness, inclusion, and civic engagement—through our specially designed t-shirts! By wearing this shirt, you'll help encourage voter participation and advocate for positive change.
We felt it was important to offer these shirts now, given the current political climate and the urgency to spread messages of unity and advocacy. The payment acceptance details are still being finalized, but we wanted to make the shirts available to you as soon as possible.
To place an order, scan the QR code in the picture above or click here.
Please note that if you would like to order multiple shirts, you will need to complete additional order forms. Payment information will be provided once the order form is submitted. If you have any questions or wish to place a bulk order, feel free to contact email floridausanetwork@mccchurch.net.
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