3/16/25 Bulletin & Order of Service
- St Pete First
- Mar 16
- 7 min read
Welcome & Church Information
Welcome to St Pete First United Methodist Church, the Heart of the City! All are welcome. All belong. Whether a first-time guest or a lifelong member, you are a part of our family. God has called you to worship here, and for that we are glad.
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Rev. Bob Martin, Senior Pastor
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Pastor's Note
A NOTE FROM PASTOR BOB
Today is our second Sunday of Lent and I have a special message on how Jesus crossed the line to meet a woman that everyone had turned their back on. It’s a message reminding us that we are called to connect with those who others have abandoned.
Check out our website and make note of all the special events coming between now and Easter. This is an exciting place to be and I look forward to this journey of faith with you!
— Pastor Bob
8 & 11 am Order of Service
Second Sunday in Lent
Traditional Worship—8 & 11 AM
March 16, 2025
*Please stand as you are able. Congregational responses are in bold.
PRELUDE
“Holy, Holy, Holy” by Ellen Jane Lorenz
Rick Nay, organ
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: God, our light and our salvation, calls us to worship.
People: We gather in faith, confidence, and praise.
Leader: Come; seek the face of God.
People: God’s face shines upon us with grace and love.
Leader: Be strong, my friends, for God is here.
People: Thanks be to God for this wonderful gift.
*HYMN OF PRAISE
“Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me” Hymn # 361
*PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST
*CONGREGATIONAL SONG
“Blest Be the Tie That Binds” Hymn # 557
Blest be the tie that binds
our hearts in Christian love;
the fellowship of kindred minds
is like to that above.
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
“Apostles’ Creed” # 881
PASTORAL PRAYER/LORD’S PRAYER
(11:00) ANTHEM
“Restoration” by Heather Sorenson
Chancel Choir
WORSHIP WITH OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS (Click here to GIVE)
“There is a Fountain” arr. Harold DeCou
Rick Nay, organ
Matt Blaine, trumpet
*DOXOLOGY Hymn # 95
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise Him, all creatures here below; praise Him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*HYMN OF PREPARATION
“Depth of Mercy” Hymn # 355
SERMON
“Crossing the Line: The Woman at the Well” Rev. Bob Martin
Text: John 4:5-10,13-15 NLT
*HYMN OF DEDICATION
“Freely, Freely” Hymn # 389
*BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE
“Chorus Of Praise” by Randolph Johnston
Rick Nay, Organ
The flowers are given to the glory of God in love and honor of Cheerful Thornhill’s 103rd birthday on March 15, from her St. Pete First UMC family.
Thank you for joining us today!
Reminder: If you are not feeling well or if you are traveling, please take advantage of our livestream worship.
9:30 am Order of Service
Contemporary Worship - 9:30 AM
March 16, 2025
Praise & Worship Praise Team
“Lion and the Lamb”
“Cornerstone”
“Jesus We Love You”
Passing the Peace of Christ
Worship with Our Tithes and Offerings
“Do It Again”
Sermon
“Crossing the Line: The Woman at the Well” Rev. Bob Martin
Text: John 4:5-10,13-15 NLT
Worship Song
“10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)”
Benediction
The flowers are given to the glory of God in love and honor of Cheerful Thornhill’s 103rd birthday on March 15, from her St. Pete First UMC family.
Thank you for joining us today!
Reminder: If you are not feeling well or if you are traveling, please take advantage of our livestream worship.
Bulletin/Announcements
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TAKE ACTION! Help us meet unmet needs and serve others.
Volunteer Help Needed
A little time out of your week can make such a difference! Join us as we strive to be the hands and feet of Jesus as we serve and Love. St. Pete.
We need your help to build a Disaster Recovery Team
St. Pete First is building a team of dedicated individuals to assist with present and future disasters. We are first on the ground and perform duties like mud clearing, removing sheet rock, bedding and other home items to prevent the situation from becoming worse. If you only available part-time, your participation is still needed and appreciated. Training in disaster procedures is available and participation is encouraged. To learn more, contact Doug Porter at 518-669-3433 or dporter1950@aol.com
Click here to go to our Serve form, then select the ministries you are interested in.
Wednesday Night Dinner Menu (Click here to see classes & activities)
$5 kids, $8 adults, $30 family meal
No Wednesday night dinner or activities this week. The building will be be closed.
Last Week's Attendance Numbers
Thank you for joining us for worship. We hope to see you again next week!
Weekly Groups 172
March 5 Ash Wed. 186 In Person 44 Online
March 9 Worship 646 In Person 303 Online
Groups 135
Church Finances
January 2025 Year to Date
Income $249,259 $249,259
Expense $282,285 $282,285
Upcoming Events—Mark your calendar! (www.stpetefirst.org/spring)
Through April 6—Diaper & Children’s Book Drive (collection bins in Fellowship Hall & WhereHouse)
Feb 1-March 31—St Pete First Scholarship Applications: www.stpetefirst.org/scholarship
Mar 17-21—Spring Break Week: NO activities in the historic church building. Admin building will be open.
Sun Mar 23—Discover First 10:45 am-1 pm (sign up here)
Wed Mar 26—Stress Busters class begins, with Dr. Jim Meyer at 6:30 pm
Sat April 12—Spring Picnic 4-6pm
Sun April 13—Palm Sunday
Wed Apr 16—No Wednesday Night Live
Thurs April 17—Maundy Thursday service 7 pm
Fri April 18— Church office closed; Good Friday service 7 pm
Sun April 20—Easter Sunday services 7:30 (Sunrise)-9:30-11 am
Mon Apr 21—Church office closed for Easter Monday
Sat April 26—Free Mental Health Event: Hope 10 am-1 pm
Wed April 30—Last week for Wed Night activities before Fall
Sun May 4—Graduation Sunday 9:30 am
Sun May 4—Danny & the Shacks -Kids Musical- at 6 pm
Mon May 26—Church office closed for Memorial Day
June 9-13—VBS Setup (volunteer)
June 16-20—Vacation Bible School
July 7-11—Preschool Camp Friendship Week 1 Elementary Slime Camp
July 14-18—Preschool Camp Friendship Week 2 Elementary Art/Adventure Camp Elementary Amusement Park STEM Camp
Job Openings
Staff Opening: Parents' Morning Out
Children's Ministry has a part-time opening in our Parents' Morning Out Program. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:45am-12:15pm. Work on a team of four; general childcare for newborn-3 year olds. Must have childcare experience. Contact Lora Ulrich for more details, lulrich@stpetefirst.org or 894-4661, ext. 2125
To see our full list of job openings, visit our Job Center: https://www.stpetefirst.org/job-center.
Kids & Youth
KIDS
SUNDAYS
8:00 am
Infant Lounge/Cry Room Room 204 (Livestreaming available during all services)
9:30 am
Infant Lounge/Cry Room Room 204 (Livestreaming available during all services)
Nursery/Toddlers (Birth - 3 years) Preschool Hall
PRESCHOOL (Age 3 - K) Sunday School - Preschool Hall
ELEMENTARY (1st - 5th Gr) Kids Church - 4th Floor
KIDS MUSICAL PRACTICE 4th Floor
11:00 am
Infant Lounge/Cry Room Room 204 (Livestreaming available during all services)
Nursery/Toddlers (Birth - 3 years) Preschool Hall
PRESCHOOL (Age 3 - K) Kids Church - Preschool Hall
ELEMENTARY (1st - 5th Gr) Sunday School - 4th Floor
CLUB 56 (5th & 6th Grades) Room 404
WEDNESDAYS
5:00 pm KIDS MUSIC (Age 4-8th Grade) Chapel
5:30 pm DINNER Fellowship Hall
6-7 pm WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE (Preschool & Elementary) Preschool/4th Floor
6:30-7:30 pm NURSERY (Birth - 3 years) Preschool Hall
YOUTH
SUNDAYS
9:30 am WORSHIP (Look for the youth up front) Sanctuary
10:45 am YOUTH (7th – 12th GRADES) WhereHouse
10:45 am CONFIRMATION WhereHouse
11:00 am CLUB 56 (5th & 6th Grades) 4th Floor, Room 404
6:00 pm YOUTH (7th – 12th GRADES) WhereHouse
WEDNESDAYS
5:30 pm DINNER Fellowship Hall
6-7:30 pm Youth Group WhereHouse
Weekly & Monthly Events
SUNDAY WORSHIP
8:00 am Traditional Service -Sanctuary
9:30 am Contemporary Service -Sanctuary
11:00 am Traditional Service -Sanctuary
FELLOWSHIP TIME (BETWEEN SERVICES)
9-11:30 am Common Grounds (Coffee, Food & Fellowship) -Fellowship Hall
9-11:30 am (2nd Sundays) Blood Pressure Clinic -1st Floor Nurse's Area
ADULTS
SUNDAYS
9:30 am QUEST -Zoom & Room 208
10:45 am PROMISED LAND -Zoom & Room 301
10:45 am THE GAP -Room 101
11:00 am BECOMERS -Zoom & Room 103
11:00 am DISCIPLE MAKERS -Library-Room 212
11:00 am SOJOURNERS -Room 208
MONDAYS
11:30 am United Women in Faith FAST Crowd (3rd Mondays) -Location Varies
WEDNESDAYS
9:30 am WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY (Sue Allen) -Room 208
5:30 pm DINNER -Fellowship Hall
6:30 pm BAND OF BROTHERS -Parlor-Room 214
6:30 pm WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY (Patti Martin) -Room TBA
THURSDAYS
7:30 am THURSDAY MEN’S STUDY -Zoom
1:00 pm United Women in Faith Deborah Circle (4th Thursdays) -Rm 101
MUSIC
SUNDAYS
8:30 am IGNITE WORSHIP TEAM -Room 214-Parlor & Sanctuary
9:30 am KIDS MUSICAL PRACTICE -Room 402
10:15 am CHANCEL CHOIR -Room 312
12:10 pm HANDBELLS -Room 310
TUESDAYS
6:00 pm IGNITE WORSHIP TEAM -Sanctuary
WEDNESDAYS
5:00 pm KIDS MUSIC (Age 4-8th Grade) Chapel
7:30 pm CHANCEL CHOIR -Room 312
CARE & SUPPORT
WEDNESDAYS
12:00 Noon CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP -Zoom
THURSDAYS
6:30 pm WOMEN'S JOURNEY -Chapel
7:30 pm AL-ANON Parlor -Room 214
LEADERSHIP TEAM MEETINGS
FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH
5:30 pm BOARD OF TRUSTEES -Admin Conference Room
SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH
6:00 pm STAFF PARISH -Closed Meeting
THIRD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH
6:00 pm FINANCE TEAM -Admin Conference Room
FOURTH TUESDAY OF THE MONTH
6:00 pm CHURCH COUNCIL -Room 208 & Zoom
SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH
12:00 pm LEARN PILLAR
THIRD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH
12:00 pm INVITE PILLAR
THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH
9:00 am NURTURE PILLAR
THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH
5:00 pm SERVE PILLAR
