A Worship Bulletin

and Weekly Newsletter

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

June 5, 2011

Seventh Sunday of Easter

The Spirit of St. Paul

Just a few of our many

“SPARKLERS” who have volunteered

to “spring clean God’s house”

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Please keep the following family

& friends of St. Paul In your

prayers

8:00 AM Traditional Worship June 5, 2011 Seventh Sunday of Easter

Prayer Time and Hymn Meditation

Invocation Judy Lazanis, Lay Leader Introit Holy Ground St. Paul Ensemble Prayer of Confession: Dr. Bert Blomquist

Congregation: God of Love, we often want our love for You, our faith Congregation: God of Love, we often want our love for You, our faith Congregation: God of Love, we often want our love for You, our faith Congregation: God of Love, we often want our love for You, our faith and our piety to be a sufficient relationship with You. Yet we know and our piety to be a sufficient relationship with You. Yet we know and our piety to be a sufficient relationship with You. Yet we know and our piety to be a sufficient relationship with You. Yet we know that You desire more than these alone. You desire a committed life that You desire more than these alone. You desire a committed life that You desire more than these alone. You desire a committed life that You desire more than these alone. You desire a committed life that shines brightly into the world. Forgive us when we fail to live out that shines brightly into the world. Forgive us when we fail to live out that shines brightly into the world. Forgive us when we fail to live out that shines brightly into the world. Forgive us when we fail to live out our faith. Amenour faith. Amenour faith. Amenour faith. Amen

Pastor’s ResponsePastor’s ResponsePastor’s ResponsePastor’s Response: In His name, you are forgiven.

*Hymn of Praise I Love to Tell the Story No. 156 *Affirmation of Faith Apostle’s Creed No. 881 Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer *Responsive Reading: Psalm 15 No. 747 *Gloria Patri Glory Be to The Father No. 70 Offertory Anthem The Solid Rock St. Paul Ensemble *Doxology and Presentation No. 95 Message A MESSY TRUTH The Rev. Joe Walker Scripture James 2:14-26 *Hymn of Commitment Lead On O King Eternal No. 580

*Altar Moments that Alter Lives 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.

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Today’s Sanctuary Flowers are given by....

The Barker family in celebration of Ron Barker’s birthday

Lavone Van Swol in loving memory of son, David, on his birthday

When picking up your flowers, please allow time for the volunteers to arrange your bouquet. You may wait in the Chapel. Thank you!

Al

Esther Albanese

Harold Amstutz

Evelyn Anderson

Suzy Baad

Jill Baker

Ron Barker

Joyce Belz

Cora Lee Betler

Julie Bishop

Sharon Bishop

David Boyd

Rollin Brannan

Brenda

Cindy Buchanan

Bob Bugg

Nancy Byrd & family

Howard Chamberlin

Jay & Katie Christie

Helen Clay

Connie

Ann Dombrowski

Joe Fitz

Tom & Eliza Flannigan

Tammy Garrett

Janet Gonzalez

Greg Gray

Linda Hall

Helen

Sandy Hepp

Pat Hernandez

Ida and Ruth

April Jackson

John Jaggers

Kathy

Janis Kelsey

Chester Kenney

Jodi Knauf

Jenny Koopmans

Deb Kozody

Coleen Lashkowski

Bill Latimer

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Carol Lehr

Leigha

Frank Lovejoy

Mathew & family

Bill Mathews

Virginia McBride

Jim & Debbie McCoy

Neal McCraken

Mike

Ruby Mill

Vicki and T.J. Morgan

Kim Morris

Otis & Norma Morrow

Nathan

Nathaniel

Evelyn Olcott

Ross Orris

Rick Ottinger

Sandy P.

Rev. & Mrs. Frank

Palermo

Norman & Lois Pierce

Reese

Darla Rodenberger

Elizabeth Rodman

Ron Roeder

Rubin

Miriam Schultz

Shannon & family

Tori Shaw

Lloyd Sides

Sindy

Frank Smith

Traci Smith

Brian Stow

Georgia Taylor family

Penny Jo Thomas

Vasquez family

Jenny View

Van Swol Family

Ann Ward

Martha Wellman

Jeff Wells

Jess Williams

Dennis & Jan Willis

Carolyn Sue Winger

Pat Zdenek

Prayer Time and Hymn Meditation Invocation Judy Lazanis, Lay Leader Introit In Your House Lord Sanctuary Choir Prayer of Confession: Dr. Bert Blomquist

Congregation: Congregation: Congregation: 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. For-give us, we pray, and teach us to live in constant remembrance of your glory, through Jesus Christ. Amen

Pastor’s ResponsePastor’s ResponsePastor’s ResponsePastor’s Response: In the name of our Lord Jesus, you are forgiven.

*Hymn of Praise I’ll Praise My Maker While I’ve Breath No. 60 *Affirmation of Faith Apostle’s Creed No. 881 Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer *Responsive Reading : Psalm 8 No. 743-744 *Gloria Patri Glory Be to The Father No. 70 Offertory Anthem The Solid Rock Sanctuary Choir *Doxology and Presentation No. 95 Message DID YOU MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR TIME? Dr. Blomquist Scripture II Corinthians 6:1-13, Philippians 4:10-13 *Hymn of Commitment Breathe on Me, Breath of God No. 420 *Altar Moments that Alter Lives 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.

9:30 AM Traditional Worship June 5, 2011 Seventh Sunday of Easter

We extend our prayers and sincere sympathy to the families of Rita Harding and Doyle Morris who died in past days.

“The “The “The “The FFFFountain” ountain” ountain” ountain” Praise & WorshipPraise & WorshipPraise & WorshipPraise & Worship

in the LuAnne Willey Fellowship Hallin the LuAnne Willey Fellowship Hallin the LuAnne Willey Fellowship Hallin the LuAnne Willey Fellowship Hall

9:30 AM June 5, 2011 Seventh Sunday of Easter

Welcome in SongWelcome in SongWelcome in SongWelcome in Song Blessed be Your NameBlessed be Your NameBlessed be Your NameBlessed be Your Name

Welcome Invocation Welcome Invocation Welcome Invocation Welcome Invocation

Song of Praise Song of Praise Song of Praise Song of Praise Hosanna Hosanna Hosanna Hosanna St. Paul Praise BandSt. Paul Praise BandSt. Paul Praise BandSt. Paul Praise Band Filled with Your GloryFilled with Your GloryFilled with Your GloryFilled with Your Glory Awake My SoulAwake My SoulAwake My SoulAwake My Soul

Sharing in Prayer and Offering Sharing in Prayer and Offering Sharing in Prayer and Offering Sharing in Prayer and Offering

Special Music Special Music Special Music Special Music Clarissa and TaylorClarissa and TaylorClarissa and TaylorClarissa and Taylor

Today’s MessageToday’s MessageToday’s MessageToday’s Message A MESSY TRUTH The Rev. Joe WalkerA MESSY TRUTH The Rev. Joe WalkerA MESSY TRUTH The Rev. Joe WalkerA MESSY TRUTH The Rev. Joe Walker Scripture: James 2:14Scripture: James 2:14Scripture: James 2:14Scripture: James 2:14----26262626

Our Hearts Response Our Hearts Response Our Hearts Response Our Hearts Response

BenedictionBenedictionBenedictionBenediction

The Altars are open throughout this time of worship for those who wish to bring their concerns, cares

and thanksgiving to the Lord. Following the message, during the closing music, you may give our Pastor the opportunity to pray with you at the Altar.

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The Zacchaeus Corner is in the northwest corner of Fellowship

Hall if you wish to rock your infant. Quiet activity bags are available

for the toddlers.

An Opportunity to Serve

St. Paul is partner-ing with Metropoli-tan Ministries in serving dinner at the new Homeless Shelter on 49th Street.

If you want to be truly blessed, come be a part of this ministry. No experi-ence is necessary—just let us know you want to help.

We will serve each Wednesday eve-ning, so if you are interested, call the church office at 584-8165

Open Arms Drive-Thru Donation Center this Saturday, June11th from 9 am to noon.

A volunteer will be standing by, ready to accept your donations of groceries and toiletries to assist those of our community in need. Volunteer opportunities are available on all scales every day at Open Arms. If you would like to get involved, just give Yvette a call at 586-5380.

Thanks to contributions

during May,

1000 people were provided bags of

food & toiletries, of which 450 were

children!!

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.

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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)

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 RECONCILIATIONA TIME FOR CONFESSION AND RECONCILIATIONA TIME FOR CONFESSION AND RECONCILIATIONA TIME FOR CONFESSION AND RECONCILIATION

Prayer of Confession: The Rev. Joe Walker Congregation: Congregation: Congregation: 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 ResponsePastor’s ResponsePastor’s ResponsePastor’s 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 WITNESSWORD AND WITNESSWORD AND WITNESSWORD 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 BLESSINGWE WILL ACT WITH GOD’S POWER AND BLESSINGWE WILL ACT WITH GOD’S POWER AND BLESSINGWE 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.

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FullFullFullFull-time SUMMER CAMP at STtime SUMMER CAMP at STtime SUMMER CAMP at STtime SUMMER CAMP at ST. PAUL for PAUL for PAUL for PAUL for ALLALLALLALL OUR KIDSOUR KIDSOUR KIDSOUR KIDS

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!Summer Camps Need Your Help!Summer Camps Need Your Help!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.....

Sunday, June 19th, immediately following

Gospel Worship, we will be gathering in the CLEC, LuAnne Willey Fellowship Hall for a

FAREWELL RECEPTION to honor Dr. Bert & Cathy Blomquist

& Rev. Joe & Jackie Walker

You will receive a mailing at your home soon with details!!

Another Date to Save.....Another Date to Save.....Another Date to Save.....Another Date to Save.....

Plan on joining us in the CLEC on

Sunday, July 3rd, to welcome

Pastor Bob and Pastor B.J.

and their families

We’ll gather just after

Gospel Worship and show

them what an amazing

congregation they have !

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

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.

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Nathan Barrow Clearwater High School

Will attend USF Mechanical Engineering

St. Paul Celebrates our Graduates !

Taylor Borucki St. Petersburg College

Will attend Galen School of Nursing

Clarissa Fitzgerald Clearwater High School

Will attend Univ. of South Fla.

Amy Broadwater Palm Harbor Univ. High School Will attend USF Honors College

Pharmacology

Hilary Smith Clearwater High School, will attend St. Petersburg College

Jessica Wilson Blacksburg High School, VA

Will attend St. Petersburg College

Jonathan Howard University of Central FL Received Masters in Computer Engineering

John Repke Osceola Fundamental High School Will attend Florida State Univ.

Otoniel Hamilton Clearwater High School Will attend PTEC Commercial Art

Ashley Cusick Clearwater High School

Will attend Florida State University Chemistry

Andrew Bryan Homeschool High School and

St. Pete College A.A. Will attend Univ. of Florida Fisher School of Accounting

Alicia Cousin Reitsma Univ. of Florida

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Kyle Jukes Bayside High School, VA

Will attend Northart Grumman Welding School

Kelsi Russell Florida Southern College,

Summa cum laude Received BA in Religion & Spanish

Derek Sears Univ. of South Florida Received BS in

Electrical Engineering

Daniel Schmidt Clearwater High School Will attend St. Petersburg

College

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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!!

Sunday, June 5 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 Gospel Worship 10:55 AM Children’s Church 11:00 AM Youth Choir 5:30 PM Youth Lighthouse Worship 6:30 PM

Monday, June 6 Adult Basketball 7:00 PM Stephen Ministry 7:00 PM

Tuesday, June 7 Sonrise Bible Study 6:30 AM Parent’s Morning Out 9:00 AM Pew Committee 9:00 AM Jazzercise 9:30 AM JOY Fellowship 10:30 AM Jazzercise 5:00 PM Celebrate Recovery 6:00 PM CubScout Pack 468 PkMtg 6:30 PM Zumba 6:30 PM UMW Exec. Board 7:00 PM Adult Basketball 7:45 PM Wednesday, June 8 Dorcas Circle 9:00 AM Handicapable 6:00 PM Missions Meeting 7:40 PM Adult Co-ed Volley Ball 7:45 PM

Thursday, June 9 Men’s Exodus Study 7:00 AM Parent’s Morning Out 9:00 AM Jazzercise 9:30 AM Loving Well 9:30 AM Care Givers Support 1:30 PM Jazzercise 5:00 PM Prayer Shawl Ministry 5:30 PM Jazzercise 6:00 PM Intercessory Prayer 7:00 PM Rachel/Lydia Circle 7:00 PM SonKissed Graduation 7:00 PM Sanctuary Choir 7:30 PM Choir Social 9:00 PM

Friday, June 10 Adult Basketball 7:30 PM

Saturday, June 11 Soaring Eagles Gathering 8:00 AM Open Arms Drive Thru 9:00 AM St. Paul Youth Basketball 8:00 AM

This Week at st. paul

12-Step Programs: Celebrate Recovery, AA, Alanon, Nar Anon, Women’s NA, ACOA,

AlAnon, Recovery Inc., and Youth NA All meet at St. Paul. Call for times.

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

St. Paul UMC LIGHTHOUSE YOUTH MINISTRY

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.

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 !!!

JOYJOYJOYJOY

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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Men’s Golf TournamentMen’s Golf TournamentMen’s Golf TournamentMen’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

Presented by the St. Paul Women’s Ministry

PPPPPPPPPPPPopcorn, MMMMMMMMMMMMovie &&&& SSSweats

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$5$5$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!

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

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

A Note from Dr. Bert

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