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King of Peace MCC Matters
August 28th, 2024
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Sunday, September 1st, 2024
10:30 am
Sermon:
"Red Letter Questions:
A Question of Who Do You Say I Am?"
Sacred Text:
Matthew 16:13-20
Worship (in-person and online):
10:30 AM
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This Sunday marks the third and final week of our series, “Red Letter Questions.” Throughout this series, we've been delving into some of the challenging questions that Jesus asks. We've explored a question of discipleship, where Jesus challenges us to take up our cross and follow Him. We also examined a question of compassion, asking, “If you love only those who love you, what reward do you have?”
This Sunday, we'll tackle the question, “Who do you say I am?” How we answer this question can profoundly impact who we are and how we live. Is our relationship with Jesus more than just a belief system—does it truly shape our way of life?
Join us for the final installment of “Red Letter Questions.”
Come to church with the expectation of receiving a blessing, and you will indeed be blessed.
~Rev. Ray
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Our offices will be closed this Monday, September 2nd in honor of Labor Day. We will do our best to return all emails and voicemails as quickly as we can once the offices open on Tuesday. However you choose to celebrate, be safe! | |
Help us get the word out! Children's Church is back at King of Peace. Starting 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 planning on offering a Membership Class on 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. | |
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We are excited to announce a new ministry opportunity at King of Peace called the Sandwich Team. Each Monday, when the food pantry is open, we will be offering sandwiches to those in need, particularly the homeless in our community.
We are seeking volunteers to join this ministry on a once-a-month basis. Your role would involve providing one loaf of bread and assembling sandwiches with meat and cheese. This can either be done at home and brought in on Sunday or completed in the church kitchen after Sunday service.
If you’re unable to handle the entire project, you can still participate by providing bread or sandwich ingredients for someone else to assemble. This is a meaningful way to serve and make a difference in the lives of others.
If you’re interested in joining the Sandwich Team, please email melanie@churchstpetersburg.org or reach out to Kenny Johnson after service.
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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 5x5 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 y our 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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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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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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Total Monthly Budget for 2024: $24,956
Total Income for July 2024: $21,037.15
Total Weekly Budget for 2024: $5,759
Total Income for week of 8/18-8/24: $6,771.94
In-Person attendance for 8/18: 150
Facebook Live attendance for 8/18: 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, 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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