The

Spirit of St. Paul

A Worship Bulletin and Weekly Newsletter July 17, 2011

125 enthusiastic children filled the CLEC for Vacation Bible School this past week !

St. Paul United Methodist Church

1199 Highland Avenue, Largo, Florida 33770 Church Office Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday Phone:(727) 584-8165 Childrens Line (727) 586-KIDS (5437) FAX: (727) 581-3479 Prayer Line: (727) 559-PRAY (7729) CLEC: (727) 585-4758 E-mail: mail@stpaulumc.org Youth: (727) 587-7007 Youth Website: lighthouseyouthministry.org Church Website: http//www.stpaulumc.org
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8:00 AM Traditional Worship

July 17, 2011
Prayer Time and Hymn Meditation Welcome and Announcements Jerry Spaulding, Lay Leader

Please keep the following family & friends of St. Paul In your prayers

Betty Adams Al Introit Holy Ground Mens Quartet Esther Albanese Harold Amstutz Call to Worship Tammara Anderson Leader: O give thanks to the Lord, for God is good! Gods steadfast love Suzy Baad endures forever. Jill Baker Church: We have been saved by the grace of our Lord, so that we can Donna Baumgardner tell the world of Gods love, forgiveness and grace. Joyce Belz Leader: God shows us the straight path and renews our failing strength. Church: God lifts us up and is always with us. Cora Lee Betler Leader: Give thanks to the Lord, for God is good. Sharon Bishop All: Gods steadfast love endures forever! David Boyd Ken Bragg *Songs of Praise All Hail the Power of Jesus Name No. 154 Rollin Brannan Jean Brettel *Affirmation of Faith The Apostles Creed No. 881 Brodie Cindy Buchanan Pastoral Prayer and the Lords Prayer Bob Bugg *Gloria Patri Glory Be to The Father No. 70 Carol Carter Howard Chamberlin Offertory Anthem I Love You Lord Mens Quartet Helen Clay Selena Cook Family *Doxology and Presentation No. 95 D.L.S. Debbie Scripture Reading John 13:34-35; Ephesians 2:8-10 Rod Dillon Sue Fields Message DO GOOD Pastor Bob Martin Joe Fitz *Hymn of Commitment My Jesus, I Love Thee No. 172 Tom & Eliza Flannigan Shamari Franklin *Altar Moments that Alter Lives Altar is Open Tammy Garrett Greg Gray *Benediction Linda Hall Sandy Hepp *Sending Forth God Be With You No. 672 Pat Hernandez Rev. Hewson Family *Postlude Linda Pointer, Organist and Judi Hurst, Pianist Linda Howard *If it is comfortable for you to do so, please stand. April Jackson John Jaggers Chester Kenney Todays Sanctuary Flowers are given by.... Jodi Knauf Dr. Ron and Judy Willey in honor of Frances Tubbs Jenny Koopmans on her 96th birthday Coleen Lashkowski
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Bill Latimer Carol Lehr Frank Lovejoy Eleanor Lunman Irene Manessier Marou Bill Mathews Jim & Debbie McCoy Neal McCraken Ruby Mill Eva Montalvo Vicki and T.J. Morgan Kim Morris Lee Mullins Neal Evelyn Olcott Olson Family Ross Orris Jim Parker Dolly Pelusio Reese Bill Robben Darla Rodenberger Joni Roeder Elizabeth Rodman Ron Roeder Miriam Schultz Paula Scott Art Sellers Walter Semanick Peggy Sharkey Tori Shaw Lloyd Sides Sindy Audra Smith Traci Smith Penny Jo Thomas Shadavia Thompson Jean Troutner Van Swol Family Ann Ward Martha Wellman Jess Williams Dennis & Jan Willis Carolyn Sue Winger Nan Witherell Pat Zdenek

9:30 AM

Traditional Worship
July 17, 2011

Prayer Time and Hymn Meditation Welcome and Announcements Introit In Your House Lord Jerry Spaulding, Lay Leader Sanctuary Choir

Call to Worship Leader: O give thanks to the Lord, for God is good! Gods steadfast love endures forever. Church: We have been saved by the grace of our Lord, so that we can tell the world of Gods love, forgiveness and grace. Leader: God shows us the straight path and renews our failing strength. Church: God lifts us up and is always with us. Leader: Give thanks to the Lord, for God is good. All: Gods steadfast love endures forever! *Songs of Praise *Affirmation of Faith All Hail the Power of Jesus Name The Apostles Creed No. 154 No. 881

Pastoral Prayer and the Lords Prayer *Gloria Patri Offertory Anthem Glory Be to The Father How Deep the Fathers Love for Us No. 70 Sanctuary Choir No. 95

*Doxology and Presentation Scripture Reading Message *Hymn of Commitment John 13:34-35; Ephesians 2:8-10 DO GOOD My Jesus, I Love Thee

Pastor B.J. Foster No. 172 Altar is Open

*Altar Moments that Alter Lives *Benediction *Sending Forth *Postlude God Be With You

No. 672

Linda Pointer, Organist and Judi Hurst, Pianist *If it is comfortable for you to do so, please stand.

We extend our prayers and sincere sympathy to the family of Egon Schreiner who died in past days.
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The

Fountain
9:30 AM

Praise & Worship

in the LuAnne Willey Fellowship Hall July 17, 2011

Todays Message from Pastor Bob Martin DO GOOD

John 13:34-35, A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. Ephesians 2:8-10 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faithand this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are Gods handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

Join us today as we

Celebrate Our Children

With music from the kids of Vacation Bible School

St. Paul Happenings for Children and Families........

Adventures, SonShine Junction Bible Adventures our interactive Sunday School hour at 9:30 am each week, where kids enjoy cooking, drama, computers, arts & crafts and more as they dig into the Word! and Were Looking forward with excitement to our next Family Fun Night on August 12th at Clearwater Beach Our Fall Festival on October 21st here in the CLEC, and Disney Family Camping October 28, 29 and 30th Camping, And much, much more in the months to come!!
For detailed information, watch your bulletins or call Debbie BrimacomBe at 586-KIDS (5437)
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10:55 AM

Gospel Worship
July 17, 2011

THE CHURCH GATHERS As we gather for worship, greet those next to you in Christian love !
Welcome and Announcements Jerry Spaulding, Lay Leader Call to Worship Leader: O give thanks to the Lord, for God is good! Gods steadfast love endures forever. Church: We have been saved by the grace of our Lord, so that we can tell the world of Gods love, forgiveness and grace. Leader: God shows us the straight path and renews our failing strength. Church: God lifts us up and is always with us. Leader: Give thanks to the Lord, for God is good. All: Gods steadfast love endures forever! *Greeting Childrens Songs *Hymns of Praise All Hail the Power of Jesus Name O How I Love Jesus Bless Be The Tie That Binds Our Vacation Bible School Children No. 154 No. 170

Children K thru 5th Grade may leave for our Childrens Church in South Fellowship Hall. Pastoral Prayer and The Lords Prayer TO THE PRAISE OF GOD Anthem Scripture Reading Praise Chorus How Deep the Fathers Love for Us John 13:34-35; Ephesians 2:8-10 Make Us One Make us one, Lord, make us one; Holy Spirit, make us one. Let Your love flow so the world will know we are one in You. PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD Message Offertory DO GOOD God Leads Us Along Pastor Bob Martin Soloist, Luanne Frolick Sanctuary Choir Mr. David McKee, Pastor of Music

Praise God From Whom All Blessing Flow and Presentation Prayer of Thanksgiving *Song of Praise *Benediction *Closing Song God Be With You No. 672 Linda Pointer, Organist and Judi Hurst, Pianist *If it is comfortable for you to do so, please stand.
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My Jesus, I Love Thee

No. 172

FROM THE PULPIT:

Current Series: Todays Key Text Three Simple Rules for Todays Christian John 13:34-35; Ephesians 2:8-10 Todays Message : Do Good What does it mean for you to do good? Where do you begin? What are the boundaries? When we learn the reason behind Jesus words to love one another, we begin to understand the value of doing good. As we love, we also become like Him and therefore are Christ in the world. Simple Rule #2 do good.

Our Healing Prayer Service for the month of July will not take place today as typically scheduled. We hope to resume in August, so please check your bulletin. Mens Bible Study Group Begins the Book of Exodus
Come join as we study Gods Word on Thursday mornings. Grow closer to Christ while strengthening your commitment as a husband, father, leader, brother and servant. We meet at 7 am until 8 am in Room #248 on the 2nd Floor of the CLEC every Thursday as we work our way through the Book of Exodus. Bring your Bible and join us!

Be a

Summer is a time when a lot of us are out of town, visiting family and friends, or just having fun.

A Personal Note.....
Dear Friends, Thank you for all your prayers, phone calls, email messages, visits, and cards during our recent surgeries. We could not have made it without you. God has answered your prayers in a powerful way! We are eternally grateful! Now please pray that Linda Sue find a good job. Much love, Sue McKenzie & Linda Sue Coley

However, there are many people who are unable to do these things due to illness, and in some cases, needing blood themselves. It is therefore, up to those of us who are available to set aside a little time to help these people.

DONATE BLOOD

Please visit the Bloodmobile July 31st in the Sanctuary parking lot from 8:30 am to 1 pm. You will be blessed just knowing you helped someone in need. As usual ID is required. Thank you so much for caring.

We did it!

Our St. Paul students Loved hungry for 30 hours and raised over $1,500 (& more is coming in) to help feed and care for hungry children and families around the world through World Vision. And we couldnt have done it without you. Thanks to your prayers and support, were helping to write anew story for kids facing hunger. Thanks again for making our 30-Hour Famine a huge success!
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WILD WACKY WEDNESDAY

Crazy fun for the entire summer for our rising 7th through 12th grade students. Call the Youth Office at 587-7007 for details Wednesday, July 20 Scavenger Hunt Best fun ever ! $5 each Wednesday, Aug. 3 Rays vs. Jays 5:30game end! $9 each

the Lighthouse

tonight

& every Sunday night.. Join us for Youth Worship 6:309:00 pm in the Youth Room CLEC, second floor Dinner, Group Games, Praise & Worship, Message & Discussion

Summer Camps Still Asks Your Help for those in Need

Again, this year, the Summer Camp programs at St. Paul have seen an even greater request for scholarship money to help children in need. The cost for one week at either Camp SonRise (Elementary children) or Camp Samaritan (Middle School kids) is $125. If you feel led to give any amount it would be very much appreciated! Please make a note on your check that it should go toward:Summer Camp Scholarships.

Thanks so much for everything you do!

Our Awesome Volunteeers continue to Sparkle & Shine Gods House.

But theres still a lot to do.... If youre willing and able, just give the office a call or Lynn Hicks at 584-4455
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LAST WEEK FOR DONATIONS AND SO MUCH IS NEEDED !! Our Youth and sponsors will be leaving for Jimani, Dominican Republic in just 1 week!
Monetary contributions are still needed to help with expenses and medical items are still needed ! PLEASE look over the list posted in the CLEC and Office Lobbies (and listed in previous bulletins) to see what you can contribute. Pharmaceuticals are desperately needed by the physicians of The Chadashha Foundation with whom we will be serving. Donations of these items would be a great blessing and can be left in the office workroom if labeled for the DR Missions Trip. REMEMBER... Generic brands are fine, but we are not able to accept anything that is expired.

This Week at st. paul

Sunday, July 17 Traditional Worship 8:00 AM The Meeting Place 8:45 AM Holy Communion 9:00 AM Fountain Praise &Worship 9:30 AM Traditional Worship 9:30 AM Sunday School 9:30 AM Mission Team Meeting 10:45 AM Gospel Worship 10:55 AM Childrens Church 11:00 AM Youth Choir 5:30 PM Youth Lighthouse Worship6:30 PM Monday, July 18 Ladies Monthly Bible Stdy 6:30 PM Adult Basketball 7:00 PM Stephen Ministry 7:00 PM Tuesday, July 19 Sonrise Bible Study 6:30 AM Parents Morning Out 9:00 AM Pew Committee 9:00 AM Jazzercise 5:00 PM Celebrate Recovery 6:00 PM Zumba 6:30 PM Adult Basketball 7:45 PM Thursday, July 21 Mens Exodus Study 7:00 AM Parents Morning Out 9:00 AM Jazzercise 5:00 PM Prayer Shawl Ministry 5:30 PM Jazzercise 6:00 PM Brain Trauma Support 6:30 PM Intercessory Prayer 7:00 PM Sanctuary Choir 7:30 PM Friday, July 22 Adult Basketball 7:30 PM Saturday, July 23 St. Paul Youth Basketball 8:00 AM Calendar events or changes must be submitted to Kim Smith at 585-4758 by Wednesday, 2 weeks preceding the event to appear in the bulletin!!

Wednesday, July 20 Handicapable 6:00 PM Wild Wacky Wednesday 6:00 PM Adult Co-ed Volley Ball 7:45 PM

12-Step Programs:
Celebrate Recovery, AA, Alanon, Nar Anon, Womens NA, ACOA, AlAnon, Recovery Inc., and Youth NA All meet at St. Paul. Call for times.

Altar Flowers are needed for the Sundays of July 24 and 31. What a wonderful way to remember a loved one, honor a special occasion in your life or to praise God for a special blessing... and they help to beautify Gods house. Cost is $40 per bouquet. Flowers can be picked up after the last service or donated to local hospitals. You can submit this form to the church office with your check or call Mary Vaughn at 584-8165 to place an order We do ask, when picking up your flowers after the 11:00 service, Flower Volunteers to arrange your bouquet. You may wait in the Chapel. Thank you! please allow time for the

Altar Flowers Order Form

Flowers are $40 each and a beautiful way to honor a loved one while beautifying the altar. AMOUNT DUE:____________

NAME____________________________________________________ PHONE NO.________________ QUANTITY________________ @ $40 EACH DEDICATION FOR WORSHIP BULLETIN: _______________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ Page 8

Appearing at St. Paul Sunday, August 14th 7:00 pm Sanctuary Doors will open at 6:30 pm
Ticket Donations: singerChristian singer-songwriter and worship leader $12 in advance at the church office BUY NOW ($14 day of show)
based out of Belfast, N. Ireland

One of the worlds premier Christian Praise &Worship leaders, Robin Mark is perhaps best known as a songwriter. His songs Days of Elijah, Revival, All for Jesus, The Wonderful Cross and Not by Might are performed in contemporary worship services worldwide. Robin Mark has published 13 albums with sales of over 2 million and has won the Gospel Music Associations International Award.

Health Hints
From our Faith Community Nurse, Grant Corrigan, RN, FCN As the deer longs for streams of water, so I long for you, O God. I thirst for God, the living God. Psalm 42:1 NLT How much water did you drink today? Normally you should drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water every day. A survey by Rockefeller University discovered that about a third of those who responded drank the recommended amount and nearly 10% drank none at all. This is cause for concern because water is essential to your good health. Your body is made up of 96% water and to keep all systems functioning optimally, it is important to maintain that percentage. For example, drinking water prevents symptoms such as fatigue, dry skin, headaches and constipation. Severe dehydration can affect blood pressure, circulation, digestion, kidney function and even your joints. In hot weather, you can lose fluids at a rate of a quart or more per hour so drinking water is important to replace what is lost through perspiration, urination, breathing, and other body processes. If you must be in the heat, drinking water will prevent cramping, nausea, and heat exhaustion. If you exercise, drink a glass of water about 20 minutes before the activity and at least a half a glass every 15-20 minutes during the activity. Since many fruits are 80-95% water, they are another source of fluid replacement. Bottled water has its place if the local water tastes bad or if you are uncertain of its quality but its best to save your money and stick to natural water and a healthy diet.

is resuming early !!!

Join us this Tuesday, July 19th at 10:30 am in the LuAnne Willey Fellowship Hall Following our time of singing some favorite hymns, hearing announcements of whats new and prayer needs, Pastor B.J. will lead us in prayer. In place of Bible study this week, we will spend some time getting to know our new Associate Pastor, B.J. Shell be open to your questions and will let us know what her thoughts and visions are here at St. Paul. (Next week well give Pastor Bob a turn!!) Bring your $4 for a yummy Chef Ron lunch that includes dessert and a beverage - and please call to make your reservation584-8165

JOYjust older youth Fellowship

St. Paul Gift Shop & Book Store Located in the CLEC Lobby, our shop is filled with gift items, greeting cards, books, jewelry, baby gifts, and Dehydration is often signaled first by hunger or fatigue rather than by smiling faces to assist you thirst, so dont wait to take your fill. In the same way, dont forget to in selecting just what you thirst after God. The verse above shows that our physical need is are looking for. equal to our spiritual need. God satisfies our physical thirst with waSummer hours: ter and our spiritual thirst with his Word. Sunday mornings 8:45 - 9:30 and 10:30 - 11 Page 9

A Note from Pastor Bob

Patti and I had some good friends come visit with us this past weekend. Being that we just recently moved into our new home we have been trying to make sure we had everything in place before their arrival. Patti is really big on hospitality and I have known her long enough to make sure that I pull my load when folks come by. I was quickly dispatched to the grocery store for some last minute supplies. It seems there is always something missing from the pantry or the refrigerator so making runs to the store is commonplace at the Martin household. For me, the grocery store is not one of my favorite things to do so I have to make it a game in order to keep my mind on the task at hand. For men, we kind of bag and tag things and we are in and out of the store before anyone else knows about it. As I was negotiating the aisles I got a big smile on my face because I was actually beating my last time at the store. If I played my cards right I could do everything I was sent to do in less than 8 minutes. My basket was almost full and I was running a minute and a half ahead of schedule. Pretty impressive stuff, huh? Working my way into the front of the store I realized the hardest thing was still before me: which lane do I pick for check-out? Im not one who normally is complacent on just standing still so I started looking around the front of the store to allow some nonproductive time to slip away. Thats when I saw it happen. A mother of two very young children had successfully negotiated the check-out line at the grocery store and was awkwardly pushing her cart (along with her two little children in tow) out of the store. I could see that she certainly had her hands full. She was almost out the door when I saw a young man running towards her with a black bag clutched tightly in his hands. He sprinted in and out of the crowd of people shopping and finally reached her. He called out, Maam! I think this is yours?! Clutched tightly in his hand was her purse. I couldnt help but think about how like my wallet, her purse must have contained things that were very important to her. At the sound of the young mans voice she whirled around with a surprised look on her face. What? she said. Oh my gosh! I didnt even realize I had left it back there. Thank you for finding it and bringing it back to me. You dont know what this means! I could tell by the look on her face she meant every word. I could also see by the smile from the young man he realized he had done something good that day. Our second spiritual law for Christians is Do Good. It is going to be so important for all of us to remember those words this coming week, especially when we see opportunities to do just that. But one thing about being a follower of Jesus is we dont have to think about whether or not to do something good. As a follower, we just do it, per se. So, what will it take for you to do something good today? I bet if you allow yourself to be you, as a follower of Jesus, you will have so many stories to share. Who knows, you just might see there are other followers of Jesus out there just like you. Prepared to be amazed (from Habakkuk 1:5) Pastor Bob

Join us next week for Worship, July 24th, 2011

8:00 AM 9:00 AM 9:30 AM 9:30 AM 10:55 AM Traditional Worship Holy Communion Traditional Worship The Fountain Praise & Worship Gospel Worship Pastor B.J. Foster The Rev. Jack Carter Pastor B.J. Foster Pastor Bob Martin Pastor Bob Martin Sanctuary Schultz Chapel Sanctuary CLEC Sanctuary