We had the joy of hearing a Global Mission Update from our very own Liz DiPietro, who serves with the Jesus Film Project. Since 1979, Jesus Film has been sharing the hope of the gospel around the world—now in over 2,000 languages. Their mission is simple yet powerful: to ensure no one has to learn a second language to hear Jesus speak. By creating media in people’s heart languages, they’re helping everyone, everywhere, encounter Christ in a personal way.
The Jesus Film Project is doing life-changing work around the globe and it’s a privilege to partner with them in their mission. We will be holding an interest meeting for individuals seeking to get more involved with The Jesus Film Project on Thursday, October 9th from 7-8:30p at the building.
Listen to the full update on our podcast
HERE.
LOCAL Kids has the privilege of serving over 100 children each Sunday, and we are growing! That’s 100 hearts and minds learning about Jesus and what it means to follow him, and it’s central to our mission to be disciples who make disciples.
In order for us to have a healthy team, we are urgently needing an additional 10 team members to begin serving at our 8 AM gathering. Additional team members will allow us to offer Chapel (1st-5th grade students) at this service so we can accommodate more families across all three of our Sunday gatherings.
Please consider how you can participate in this need as we partner together on mission, making disciples and growing in community. Would you be willing to serve at the 8 AM gathering, one time per month?
Click HERE to get started!
Questions? Email Summer Smalley at [email protected]
On June 8th at 1p, after our Sunday morning gatherings, we’ll meet at North Shore Park to celebrate baptisms!
Baptism is an outward demonstration of a person’s inward confession of faith and acceptance of Jesus as savior. It’s symbolic of Jesus’ death and resurrection, through which we are given new life and our sins are forgiven.
Interested in baptism? Have questions about it? Are you walking alongside someone who desires to be baptized? Let’s begin the conversation!
Get started by reviewing this Baptism Information and filling out a brief form HERE.
Our quarterly Men’s Discipleship Meeting is Saturday, February 28th @ 9AM.
We will gather at the building to share a breakfast together, hear a brief talk from scripture and then split into groups to discuss, pray and connect with other men on a deeper level.
It’s also a great space to find others who are interested in forming an ongoing Discipleship Group (smaller groups of 2-4 that meet throughout the month).
If you plan to attend, please REGISTER HERE so we know how much food is needed.
Where do you find the strength to endure? Where do you look when external pressure or opposition begin to wear you out? When internal fears or cynicism seem to have the loudest voice?
The book of Hebrews, originally written to followers of Jesus tempted to shrink back, invites us to look to the supremacy and sufficiency of Jesus once again – or maybe for the first time. With great care and timeless encouragement we’re invited to see Jesus for who he really is and find in him the empowerment we need to endure.
Join us this Sunday as we continue “Looking to Jesus” – a series in the book of Hebrews. Listen to the latest Talk in this series on our podcast HERE.
If you’re engaged or want to explore the possibility of marriage with your partner, make plans to participate in our upcoming Pre-Marriage Class. This will be a series of five sessions designed to help couples learn more about Christ-centered marriage and more about each other in order to build strong foundations for their future together.
Meetings will be held on Thursday evenings at 6:30pm from April 24th through May 22nd, and each couple will be paired with a mentor couple for encouragement.
This class is a requirement for those desiring to be married by a Local Church St. Pete pastor. More information and registration is available on the Church Center App. Registration will close on Wednesday, April 16th.
Contact Mark Culton with any questions: [email protected]
Join us on Sunday, April 5th for any of our 3 regular service times:
8a + 9:30a + 11a
We will celebrate the resurrection— why it matters and how it completes God’s story of love and redemption.
Whether this story of Jesus is brand new to you or you’ve been walking with the Lord for years – we would love for you to be our guest! We can’t wait to celebrate together.
We will gather on Friday, April 3rd from 7-8p to reflect on the death of Jesus through song, prayer and communion.
Childcare provided: Nursery through Age 3
We want to encourage you to STOP, READ and REFLECT 3 times throughout the day on your own. Then we’ll gather together as a community in the evening.
At 9AM (on own) Stop whatever you’re doing on Friday at 9AM (about the time Jesus was crucified) and read Matthew 27:11-54. The irony of this passage is that if Jesus had “come down from the cross” if he “saved himself” he would not have accomplished a way to be saved for those mocking him (or for us).
At NOON (on own) Take a moment and pause to think about the weightiness of what Jesus endured for you and me by reading Luke 23:44-55. It was around noon time when darkness fell across the land as Jesus hung on the cross. He hung on the cross in utter darkness under the weight of our sin.
At 3PM (on own) Stop and read Mark 15:33-39 + Psalm 22. Reflect on the very Psalm that was most likely on Jesus’ mind as he took his last breath. Take a few minutes and express your gratitude for the “finished work” of Jesus – his death in your place as a penalty for your sins, where he received the punishment you deserve.
The ancient book of Proverbs begins with a poetic description of wisdom as a woman crying out in a noisy street. Her voice echoes through time, cuts through all the noise, and reaches us with an invitation to walk in her ways. Filled with life, protection and guidance – the way of wisdom is ours to treasure and follow.
Join us for this new series in the book of Proverbs.
Listen to the latest Talk in this series on Apple Podcast, Spotify and YouTube.
On Sunday, March 22nd at 8a, 9:30a + 11a, we will have a special time to dedicate children to the Lord and affirm the commitment of their parents to the discipleship of their children with the prayers and support of this community. We’ll also celebrate the arrival of new littles ones.
If you would like to participate, please register your child HERE.
Reach out to [email protected] with any questions.