The Spirit of St.

Paul
A Worship Bulletin June 5, 2011
and Weekly Newsletter Seventh Sunday of Easter

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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 Children’s Line (727) 586-KIDS (5437)
FAX: (727) 581-3479 Prayer Line: (727) 559-PRAY (7729)
CLEC: (727) 585-4758 Website: http//www.stpaulumc.org
(under construction)
E-mail: mail@stpaulumc.org
Youth: (727) 587-7007 Youth Website: lighthouseyouthministry.org
 8:00 AM Traditional Worship Please keep the
following family
June 5, 2011 Seventh Sunday of Easter
& friends of
St. Paul In your
Prayer Time and Hymn Meditation
prayers
Invocation Judy Lazanis, Lay Leader
Al
Introit Holy Ground St. Paul Ensemble Esther Albanese
Harold Amstutz
Prayer of Confession: Dr. Bert Blomquist Evelyn Anderson
Congregation: God of Love, we often want our love for You, our faith Suzy Baad
and our piety to be a sufficient relationship with You. Yet we know Jill Baker
that You desire more than these alone. You desire a committed life Ron Barker
that shines brightly into the world. Forgive us when we fail to live out Joyce Belz
our faith. Amen Cora Lee Betler
Pastor’s Response:
Response In His name, you are forgiven. Julie Bishop
Sharon Bishop
*Hymn of Praise I Love to Tell the Story No. 156 David Boyd
Rollin Brannan
*Affirmation of Faith Apostle’s Creed No. 881 Brenda
Cindy Buchanan
Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer
Bob Bugg
*Responsive Reading: Psalm 15 No. 747 Nancy Byrd & family
Howard Chamberlin
*Gloria Patri Glory Be to The Father No. 70 Jay & Katie Christie
Helen Clay
Offertory Anthem The Solid Rock St. Paul Ensemble Connie
Ann Dombrowski
*Doxology and Presentation No. 95
Joe Fitz
Message A MESSY TRUTH The Rev. Joe Walker Tom & Eliza Flannigan
Scripture James 2:14-26 Tammy Garrett
Janet Gonzalez
*Hymn of Commitment Lead On O King Eternal No. 580 Greg Gray
Linda Hall
*Altar Moments that Alter Lives Altar is Open
Helen
*Benediction Sandy Hepp
*Sending Forth God Be With You No. 672 Pat Hernandez
*Postlude Linda Pointer, Organist and Judi Hurst, Pianist Ida and Ruth
April Jackson
*If it is comfortable for you to do so, please stand.
John Jaggers
Kathy
Today’s Sanctuary Flowers are given by.... Janis Kelsey
The Barker family in celebration of Ron Barker’s birthday Chester Kenney
Jodi Knauf
Lavone Van Swol in loving memory of son,
Jenny Koopmans
David, on his birthday
Deb Kozody
When picking up your flowers, please allow time for the volunteers Coleen Lashkowski
to arrange your bouquet. You may wait in the Chapel. Thank you!
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 Carol Lehr
Leigha
9:30 AM Traditional Worship
Frank Lovejoy
June 5, 2011 Seventh Sunday of Easter
Mathew & family
Bill Mathews Prayer Time and Hymn Meditation
Virginia McBride
Jim & Debbie McCoy Invocation Judy Lazanis, Lay Leader
Neal McCraken
Mike Introit In Your House Lord Sanctuary Choir
Ruby Mill
Prayer of Confession: Dr. Bert Blomquist
Vicki and T.J. Morgan
Congregation: We do not like to be reminded of our sin, O God; when
Kim Morris
we are confronted by your holiness we know how inadequate we are,
Otis & Norma Morrow and how far short we fall in our use of the time you’ve given us. For-
Nathan give us, we pray, and teach us to live in constant remembrance of your
Nathaniel glory, through Jesus Christ. Amen
Evelyn Olcott Pastor’s Response:
Response In the name of our Lord Jesus, you are forgiven.
Ross Orris
Rick Ottinger *Hymn of Praise I’ll Praise My Maker While I’ve Breath No. 60
Sandy P.
Rev. & Mrs. Frank *Affirmation of Faith Apostle’s Creed No. 881
Palermo
Norman & Lois Pierce Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer
Reese
*Responsive Reading : Psalm 8 No. 743-744
Darla Rodenberger
Elizabeth Rodman *Gloria Patri Glory Be to The Father No. 70
Ron Roeder
Rubin Offertory Anthem The Solid Rock Sanctuary Choir
Miriam Schultz
Shannon & family *Doxology and Presentation No. 95
Tori Shaw
Lloyd Sides Message DID YOU MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR TIME? Dr. Blomquist
Sindy Scripture II Corinthians 6:1-13, Philippians 4:10-13
Frank Smith
*Hymn of Commitment Breathe on Me, Breath of God No. 420
Traci Smith
Brian Stow *Altar Moments that Alter Lives Altar is Open
Georgia Taylor family
Penny Jo Thomas *Benediction
Vasquez family
Jenny View *Sending Forth God Be With You No. 672
Van Swol Family
Ann Ward *Postlude Linda Pointer, Organist and Judi Hurst, Pianist
Martha Wellman
*If it is comfortable for you to do so, please stand.
Jeff Wells
Jess Williams
Dennis & Jan Willis We extend our prayers and sincere sympathy to the families of
Carolyn Sue Winger Rita Harding and Doyle Morris who died in past days.
Pat Zdenek
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 “The Fountain” Praise & Worship
in the LuAnne Willey Fellowship Hall
9:30 AM June 5, 2011 Seventh Sunday of Easter

Welcome in Song Blessed be Your Name

Welcome Invocation
Song of Praise Hosanna St. Paul Praise Band
Filled with Your Glory
Awake My Soul
Sharing in Prayer and Offering
Special Music Clarissa and Taylor
Today’s Message A MESSY TRUTH The Rev. Joe Walker
Scripture: James 2:14-
2:14-26
Our Hearts Response
Benediction The Zacchaeus Corner is in the
northwest corner of Fellowship
The Altars are open throughout this time of worship Hall if you wish to rock your infant.
for those who wish to bring their concerns, cares Quiet activity bags are available
and thanksgiving to the Lord. for the toddlers.
Following the message, during the closing music, you may
give our Pastor the opportunity to pray with you at the Altar.

An Opportunity Open Arms Drive-Thru Donation Center

this Saturday, June11 from 9 am to noon.
th

to Serve
A volunteer will be standing by, ready to accept your
St. Paul is partner- donations of groceries and toiletries to assist those
ing with Metropoli- of our community in need. Volunteer opportunities
tan Ministries in are available on all scales every day at Open Arms.
serving dinner at If you would like to get involved, just give Yvette a
the new Homeless call at 586-5380.
Shelter on 49th
Street. Thanks to contributions
during May,
If you want to be truly blessed, come
be a part of this ministry. No experi- 1000 people
ence is necessary—just let us know were provided bags of
you want to help. food & toiletries,
of which 450 were
We will serve each Wednesday eve- children!!
ning, so if you are interested, call the
church office at 584-8165
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 10:55 AM Gospel Worship
June 5, 2011 Seventh Sunday of Easter

Gathering: Christians gather for worship as the forgiven ones, the thankful ones, the dedicated ones.
Our worship is threefold: Confession and Pardon, Word and Witness, and Dedication to Mission.
These three parts reflect our life before God: separation, reconciliation, and dedicated service.

As we gather for worship, greet those next to you in Christian love !

Welcome, Announcements and Invocation Judy Lazanis, Lay Leader
A TIME FOR CONFESSION AND RECONCILIATION
Prayer of Confession: The Rev. Joe Walker
Congregation: We do not like to be reminded of our sin, O God; when we are confronted by
your holiness we know how inadequate we are, and how far short we fall in our use of the
time you’ve given us. Forgive us, we pray, and teach us to live in constant remembrance of
your glory, through Jesus Christ. Amen
Pastor’s Response:
Response In the name of our Lord Jesus, you are forgiven.
*Hymns of Praise I’ll Praise My Maker While I’ve Breath No. 60
Wonderful Words of Life No. 600
Thy Word Is a Lamp No. 601
Presentation of 2011 Graduates

Pastoral Prayer
Children K thru 5th Grade may leave for our Children’s Church in South Fellowship Hall.
Offertory Anthem The Solid Rock Sanctuary Choir
David McKee, Director
*Doxology and Presentation No. 95
WORD AND WITNESS

Message DID YOU MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR TIME ? Dr. Bert Blomquist
Scripture: II Corinthians 6:1-13, Philippians 4:10-13
WE WILL ACT WITH GOD’S POWER AND BLESSING
*Hymn of Dedication Breathe On Me, Breath of God No. 420
*Altar Moments that Alter Lives The Altar is Open
*Benediction
*Sending Forth God Be With You No. 672
Postlude Linda Pointer, Organist and Judi Hurst, Pianist
*If it is comfortable for you to do so, please stand.

ST. PAUL TELEVISION MINISTRY One of the most uplifting experiences of our TV Ministry is reading
the numerous letters we receive from TV viewers across the country. They claim St. Paul Church as their
church and share how they are being blessed with this powerful Ministry!
Our Gospel Worship is televised live at 11:00 AM on Sunday morning on
Channel 22 (Brighthouse 02). You can also join us on Direct TV (Ch. 376) or Dish Network (Ch. 267)
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 Full-time ST PAUL for ALL OUR KIDS
Full time SUMMER CAMP at ST.
Registration packets available in the church office

Camp begins June 13th (in just one week) for ages K thru 9th grade
and on June 20th for 2-5 yr olds.
Get registered now so your child is not left out!

Summer Camps Need Your Help!

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!

Mark Your Calendars..... Another Date to Save.....

Sunday, June 19th, immediately following Plan on joining us in the CLEC on
Sunday, July 3rd, to welcome
Gospel Worship, we will be gathering in the Pastor Bob and Pastor B.J.
CLEC, LuAnne Willey Fellowship Hall for a and their families
FAREWELL RECEPTION
We’ll gather just after
to honor Dr. Bert & Cathy Blomquist
Gospel Worship and show
& Rev. Joe & Jackie Walker them what an amazing
You will receive a mailing at your congregation they have !
home soon with details!!

Information you may need during upcoming days....

Our “Pastor on Call” for legitimate emergencies or deaths occurring on the following dates:
June 28, 2011 through July 2, 2011: Call Rev. B.J. Foster at 727-784-0916
July 3, 2011 through July 4, 2011: Call Rev. Jack Carter at 727-535-8278

Rev. Carter is assisting Rev. Bob Martin as he and Patti get settled in their new home.
Thank you Rev. Carter for your assist! What a faithful and steadfast servant you
are! We love you and Joannie for your willingness to help.

We also want to congratulate the following students not pictured,

but graduating from high school
Clearwater High School: Seminole High School Tarpon Springs High School
Sabrina Shore Corryn Anderson Cady Coe
Garrett Dhondt
Kate Burton Dunedin High School
Jenny Rojas Lakewood High School Amber Lewis
Kristina Alexiou Sean Bittner
Palm Harbor Univ. High School
David Shulman
Maverick’s High School
Samantha Fowler
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 St. Paul Celebrates our Graduates !

Nathan Barrow Taylor Borucki Amy Broadwater Andrew Bryan

Clearwater High School St. Petersburg College Palm Harbor Univ. High School Homeschool High School and
Will attend USF Will attend Galen School of Nursing Will attend USF Honors College St. Pete College A.A.
Mechanical Engineering Pharmacology Will attend Univ. of Florida
Fisher School of Accounting

Ashley Cusick Clarissa Fitzgerald Otoniel Hamilton Jonathan Howard

Clearwater High School Clearwater High School Clearwater High School University of Central FL
Will attend Florida State University Will attend Univ. of South Fla. Will attend PTEC Received Masters in
Chemistry Commercial Art Computer Engineering

Kyle Jukes Alicia Cousin Reitsma John Repke Kelsi Russell

Bayside High School, VA Univ. of Florida Osceola Fundamental High School Florida Southern College,
Will attend Northart Grumman Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Will attend Florida State Univ. Summa cum laude
Welding School Received BA in Religion & Spanish

Daniel Schmidt Derek Sears

Clearwater High School Univ. of South Florida Hilary Smith Jessica Wilson
Will attend St. Petersburg Received BS in Clearwater High School, will Blacksburg High School, VA
College Electrical Engineering Page 7 attend St. Petersburg College Will attend St. Petersburg College
 St. Paul UMC
LIGHTHOUSE YOUTH MINISTRY
On July 8 & 9, our youth group will participate in
World Vision’s 30 Hour Famine. We’ve already
started raising money to help World Vision fight
hunger.
If you haven’t yet, please consider how you can sup-
port our efforts by donating to the 30 Hour Famine.
Every $30 we raise can help feed and care for one
child for a month. Visit www.30hourfamine.org/
donate and search for StPaulUMC to find our group.
Want to learn more about how you can help our
group as we “love hungry”? Call Bobby Van Duyne
in our Youth Office at 587-7007

DORCAS SEWING CIRCLE is in dire need of cotton fabric, both plain and prints for children’s
clothes and lap robes.Also needed is pure white fabric (lacy, frilly or plain) to make First Communion
dresses for several young girls in Haiti. We hope that you might have what we need, because what we do
have is a great group of women wanting to serve the Lord by making these much needed items.
Contributions can be left in the church office workroom.

This Week at st. paul

Thursday, June 9
Tuesday, June 7 Men’s Exodus Study 7:00 AM
Sunday, June 5 Sonrise Bible Study 6:30 AM Parent’s Morning Out 9:00 AM
Traditional Worship 8:00 AM Parent’s Morning Out 9:00 AM Jazzercise 9:30 AM
The Meeting Place 8:45 AM Pew Committee 9:00 AM Loving Well 9:30 AM
Holy Communion 9:00 AM Jazzercise 9:30 AM Care Givers Support 1:30 PM
Fountain Praise &Worship 9:30 AM JOY Fellowship 10:30 AM Jazzercise 5:00 PM
Traditional Worship 9:30 AM Jazzercise 5:00 PM Prayer Shawl Ministry 5:30 PM
Sunday School 9:30 AM Celebrate Recovery 6:00 PM Jazzercise 6:00 PM
Gospel Worship 10:55 AM CubScout Pack 468 PkMtg6:30 PM Intercessory Prayer 7:00 PM
Children’s Church 11:00 AM Zumba 6:30 PM Rachel/Lydia Circle 7:00 PM
Youth Choir 5:30 PM UMW Exec. Board 7:00 PM SonKissed Graduation 7:00 PM
Youth Lighthouse Worship 6:30 PM Adult Basketball 7:45 PM Sanctuary Choir 7:30 PM
Choir Social 9:00 PM

Wednesday, June 8 Friday, June 10

Dorcas Circle 9:00 AM Adult Basketball 7:30 PM
Monday, June 6
Adult Basketball 7:00 PM Handicapable 6:00 PM Saturday, June 11
Stephen Ministry 7:00 PM Missions Meeting 7:40 PM Soaring Eagles Gathering 8:00 AM
Adult Co-ed Volley Ball 7:45 PM Open Arms Drive Thru 9:00 AM
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!!
12-Step Programs: Celebrate Recovery, AA, Alanon, Nar Anon, Women’s NA, ACOA,
AlAnon, Recovery Inc., and Youth NA Page 8
All meet at St. Paul. Call for times.
 24th Annual
St. Paul United Methodist
Men’s Golf Tournament
Saturday, June 25th
8 am Shotgun start
$75 Green Fees (No rain date)
Includes Lunch at East Bay Country Club
Hole Sponsorships available: $100
Door prizes are needed from
individuals or your company
For additional information, please contact:
John Hamilton (727) 531-5061 or email
to john.hamilton@baycare.org
WILD WACKY WEDNESDAY
begins on June 15th from 6pm to 9 pm
Crazy fun is planned for the entire summer for our
rising 7th through 12th grade students.
Call the Youth Office at 587-7007 for details
Sponsored by the Men of St. Paul
CLEARWATER THRESHERS BASE-
BALL OUTING SATURDAY JUNE 25th
Gates open at 5pm, game starts at 6:30
Be part of the fun....join the Men of St. Paul
for a group outing to see the
Clearwater Thresher’s
whomp the Daytona Cubs!
No need to make advance reservations, just
come to the game and purchase your ticket
at the WEST entrance group ticket window.
Everyone is welcome, bring the whole family.
Your ticket choices are:
Premium box: $9.00 Field Box: $6.50
Field Box Senior (55+) or child $5.00
Outfield lawn $5.00
Or... Hot Corner Café: $14.00 - includes a
ticket to the game and all the hamburgers, hot
dogs, popcorn, peanuts, sodas,
and ice cream sandwiches you can eat
from 5 PM until 8 PM !
There will be a fireworks display at the
end of the game. COME JOIN US !!!
Presented by the St. Paul Women’s Ministry
Popcorn, Movie Sweats
&
Join us in South Fellowship Hall in the CMC
Friday, June 17th at 7 pm
for an evening of fun and laughs
(and maybe a tear) as we watch
“Letters to Juliet”
Featuring Amanda Seyfried,
Gael Garcia Bernal and
Vanessa Redgrave.
Come dressed in your comfiest and we’ll provide
the Popcorn, Movie and lots of Snacks!
Call the church office to reserve your spot!
Cost is $5 for all the fun
and there’ll be door prizes too!
What a great way to get involved, make new friends and have
a great evening with old friends.
Invite a neighbor, your mom, sister or daughter!
JOY
Senior Fellowship
Tuesday, June 7th 10:30 am—1 pm
In the LuAnne Willey Fellowship Hall
Call for lunch reservations by Monday, June 6th
Lifting Our Voices in Song: We begin our time
together with song, led by David McKee and Patsy
Halliburton MC’s with announcements and funnies.
Prayer & Sharing - Rev. Jeannette Burton
leads us in this very special time of sharing our
hurts, needs and concerns and placing them in
God’s care through prayer.
Bible Study: Rev. Jeannette will then teach
from Titus 2
Lunch ($4): Chicken & Pasta Soup, BBQ Pork
Sandwich, Potato Chips, Dessert & Beverage
Program: Our own Bill Scott will provide
Music and Memories !!
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 A Note from Dr. Bert
ON RETIREMENT AND MY DREAMS
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” Psalm 119:105

I retired from the pastoral ministry of the United Methodist Church last Friday in Tampa, but I’m still
“dreaming” of St. Paul and the future. Here are ten dreams when I envision the future:
No. 10 God is in history, working here, like a seeking Father. Worship of God and a teaching
ministry must be primary. I want St. Paul to be known as a “teaching church” of the
word we have experienced.
No. 9 Jesus Christ is central. We become the body of Christ through repentance. The
cross is unavoidable in our church and in our lives.
No. 8 Introducing people to the Lordship of Christ is what we are all about. When we make
a decision to settle the Lordship issue, our lives begin in Christ. Our personal mission
becomes established, our stewardship, tithing, etc.
No. 7 Discipleship to Jesus happens in small groups throughout the church. The church
assists with training events that are outstanding.
No. 6 New shared leadership empowering the laity emerges. Bringing people to Jesus be
comes natural. The collaboration is obviously the work of God in building the body of
believers.
No. 5 Openness and obedience to the Holy Spirit results from hearing the Spirit speak in
our worship services and in our lives.
No. 4 Because faith has moral fiber, members who are competent, committed, spiritual
leaders are serving in the community.
No. 3 Sensitivity to other people is noticed at every gathering. We are alleviating suffering
through mission work. Our budget surplus overflows into mission opportunities.
No. 2 The church is visionary, building for the future and transforming lives.
No. 1 PRAYER is at the heart of all we do. St. Paul is a “praying church”. Our hope comes
from our regular, disciplined prayer as we move into God’s future together!
If we are clear about our highest values, we will have little trouble seeing the path we must walk.
Our dreams and visions will “light the way”!
Grace, joy and peace!

Dr. Bert Blomquist

Join us next week for Worship, June 12th, 2011

The Rev. Barbara Brokhoff, Pastor Emeritus
8:00 AM Traditional Worship Dr. Bert Blomquist Sanctuary
9:00 AM Holy Communion Rev. Jack Carter Schultz Chapel
9:30 AM Traditional Worship The Rev. Joe Walker Sanctuary
9:30 AM The Fountain Praise & Worship Dr. Bert Blomquist CLEC
10:55 AM Gospel Worship Rev. Joe Walker Sanctuary