4/13/25 Palm Sunday Bulletin & Order of Service
- St Pete First
- Apr 12
- 7 min read
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Pastor's Note
A NOTE FROM PASTOR BOB
Hey Friends,
For most of us, we know the story of Jesus riding into Jerusalem on the back of a colt. It was a day where there were celebrations happening, and people were screaming at the top of their lungs, "The Messiah has come." We also know that it didn’t take very long for the crowds to turn on Jesus and to no longer have their faith in who he said he was.
I think Palm Sunday is a great time for us to recalibrate our minds into understanding who Jesus is to us personally as well as corporately as a church and the world. His messiahship is based upon the deepest level of His heart to save God‘s people from sin. Often times we have a different idea who Jesus is and we get it wrong, so let’s make a pact this Sunday. Let’s agree that we will get it right and see Him for who He truly is: the savior of the world!
Have a blessed day!
— Pastor Bob
8 & 11 am Order of Service
Palm Sunday
Traditional Worship—8 & 11 AM
April 13, 2025
*Please stand as you are able. Congregational responses are in bold.
PRELUDE
“Along the Palm-Strewn Way” by Donald Lee Moore
“Fanfare for the King” by Robert J. Hughes
Rick Nay, organ
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: The journey has been long and sometimes very difficult.
People: During this Lenten journey we have seen miracles and mysteries.
Leader: Now the Lord comes to us in victory.
People: Jesus rides into Jerusalem and into our hearts.
Leader: Blessed is the One who comes in the name of the Lord!
People: Hosanna in the highest!
*HYMN OF PRAISE
“Hosanna, Loud Hosanna” Hymn # 278
(11:00) KIDS PRAISE TEAM
“Shout Hosanna!” by Vicki Hancock Wright
“Follow Medley” arr. Kathie Hill
*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) SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Laureline Mae Berry
Parents: Anita Margaret & Benjamin Alan Berry
Grandparents: W. Michael & Suanne Lake; Alan Berry & Denis Babin
PASTORAL PRAYER / LORD'S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
(11:00) ANTHEM
“Hosanna to the Living Lord” by Howard Helvey
Chancel Choir
WORSHIP WITH OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS (Click here to GIVE)
“The Palms” by Jean-Baptiste Fauré
Kendra Aumack & Karen Shramo, duo
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
“Tell Me the Stories of Jesus” Hymn # 277
SERMON
“Crossing the Line: Prayer” Rev. Bob Martin
Text: John 17:1-5 NLT
*HYMN OF DEDICATION
“Were You There” Hymn # 288 (vs. 1, 2, and 5)
*BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE
“Day of Triumph” by Vladimir Rebikoff
Rick Nay, organ
The flowers are given to the glory of God in loving memory of my parents, husband, and mother- and father-in-law, from Dorothy Fitchett.
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9:30 am Order of Service
Palm Sunday
Contemporary Worship - 9:30 AM
April 13, 2025
Praise & Worship Praise Team
“Lion and the Lamb”
“Joy of the Lord”
Kids Praise Team
“Shout Hosanna!” by Vicki Hancock Wright
“Follow Medley” arr. Kathie Hill
Passing the Peace of Christ
Worship with Our Tithes and Offerings
“Forever”
Sermon
“Crossing the Line: Prayer” Rev. Bob Martin
Text: John 17:1-5 NLT
Worship Song
“Jesus Paid it All”
Benediction
The flowers are given to the glory of God in loving memory of my parents, husband, and mother- and father-in-law, from Dorothy Fitchett.
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Wednesday Night Dinner Menu (Click here to see classes & activities)
$5 kids, $8 adults, $30 family meal
No Wednesday Night Dinner this week!
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Last Week's Attendance Numbers
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Weekly Groups 190
April 6 Worship 548 In Person 330 Online
Groups 161
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)
Wed Apr 16—No Wednesday Night Live
Thurs April 17—Maundy Thursday Worship Experience & 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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