3/30/25 Bulletin & Order of Service
- St Pete First
- Mar 29
- 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
Life is full of surprises. Sometimes we are waiting for the right thing to happen only to find out it isn't going to. Have you ever wanted something to work out the exact way you desired, and it didn't? For some, that is really tough but for others, It's a gamechanger! Martha wanted her brother to recover from a sickness but what Jesus did blew her mind... Lazarus died but Jesus raised him from the dead. This season of Lent, let me encourage you to keep your eyes open to the unexpected miracles God is sending your way.
— Pastor Bob
8 & 11 am Order of Service
Fourth Sunday in Lent
Traditional Worship—8 & 11 AM
March 30, 2025
*Please stand as you are able. Congregational responses are in bold.
PRELUDE
(8:00) “The Lenten Meditation” by Louise E. Stairs
Rick Nay, organ
(11:00) “I Want Jesus to Walk With Me” arr. Tammy Waldrop
Fellowship Ringers
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: God of ages past and present faithfulness,
People: Welcome us into Your love, as we worship You this day.
Leader: Draw closer to us, that we might trust Your promises and follow Your ways.
People: Fill this place with Your Holy Spirit as we worship today.
*HYMN OF PRAISE
“Alas! and Did My Savior Bleed” Hymn # 294
*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
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ his only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
(11:00) RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS
(11:00) ANTHEM
“Lamb of God” arr. Lloyd Larson
Chancel Choir
WORSHIP WITH OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS (Click here to GIVE)
“How Lovely Is Thy Dwelling Place” (from Requiem) by Johannes Brahms
Rick Nay, organ
*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
“Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross” Hymn # 301 (vs. 1-3)
SERMON
“Crossing the Line: Martha” Rev. Bob Martin
Text: John 11:1-44 NLT
*HYMN OF DEDICATION
“Precious Name” Hymn # 536 (vs. 1 & 3)
*BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE
“Allegro” from the 6th Symphony by Charles-Marie Widor
Rick Nay, organ
The flowers are given to the glory of God in love and honor of the United Women in Faith and in memory of Margaret Pruitt, a longtime member, from the 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 30, 2025
Praise & Worship Praise Team
“Blessed Be Your Name”
“The Heart of Worship”
Passing the Peace of Christ
Reception of New Members
Worship with Our Tithes and Offerings
Sermon
“Crossing the Line: Martha” Rev. Bob Martin
Text: John 11:1-44 NLT
Worship Song
“Worthy”
Benediction
The flowers are given to the glory of God in love and honor of the United Women in Faith and in memory of Margaret Pruitt, a longtime member, from the 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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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.
Help needed at our Spring Picnic!
We need some volunteers to help out at our Spring Picnic on Saturday, April 12! We need volunteers before 4pm for setup; during the event (4-6pm) to welcome people & help our event run smoothly, grill, serve food, manage bounce houses & more; and after 6pm for cleanup and tear-down. Our picnic is open to the community so invite your friends & neighbors to join us! Click here to volunteer.
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
Adults: Mojo Pork, Black Beans & Rice, Cuban Bread, Salad, Pie
Kids: Mac n’ Cheese, Tater Tots, Celery & Carrots, Apple Sauce, Ice Cream Sandwich
Last Week's Attendance Numbers
Thank you for joining us for worship. We hope to see you again next week!
Weekly Groups 57 (Spring Break week)
March 23 Worship 512 In Person 314 Online
Groups 133
Church Finances
February 2025 Year to Date
Income $254,394 $505,770
Expense $221,371 $507,156
Upcoming Events—Mark your calendar! (www.stpetefirst.org/spring)
Through April 6—Diaper & Children’s Book Drive (collection bins in Fellowship Hall & WhereHouse)
DUE THIS MONDAY, March 31—St Pete First Scholarship Applications: www.stpetefirst.org/scholarship
Wednesdays —Stress Busters class with Dr. Jim Meyer; 6:30 pm in the Chapel
Sat April 12—Spring Picnic 4-6pm (volunteer)
Sun April 13—Palm Sunday
Wed Apr 16—No Wednesday Night Live
Thurs April 17—Maundy Thursday Worship & Communion 7 pm
Fri April 18— Church office closed; Good Friday Cantata 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
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 STRESS BUSTERS (Dr. Jim Meyer) -Chapel
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
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