4/27/25 Bulletin & Order of Service

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Rev. Bob Martin, Senior Pastor

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A NOTE FROM PASTOR BOB    

Hey Friends,

What an awesome Easter Sunday we celebrated together. There were over 1700 people joining us for worship — a testament to us all that God is still a major player in people's lives. In a time when we are confronted with so many untruths, the fact that people are in churches on Easter Sunday is a reminder there is always hope. Now it is up to you and me to help keep them connected. I have often said, "People don't visit a church because they are afraid they won't know anyone. But if you personally invite someone, you have taken away that fear on their part." Did you know that 80% of the people you invite to come to your church will indeed come?

Let's keep the hope of Easter alive all year long and fill this place for the glory of God!

— Pastor Bob 

Second Sunday of Easter

Traditional Worship—8 & 11 AM 

April 27, 2025

*Please stand as you are able. Congregational responses are in bold.

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PRELUDE

“The Holy City” by Stephen Adams

Rick Nay, organ

*CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader: God of mystery and miracles,

People: Breathe Your peace upon us.

Leader: Reveal Your presence, as we look for You each day.

People: Strengthen our faith and our trust, as we pray for miracles for one another 

and for all of Your creation. 

*HYMN OF PRAISE

“Ask Ye What Great Thing I Know”     Hymn # 163

*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

Noah Cameron Wright

Parents: Brianna Jane Wright & Kyle Allen Wright

Grandparents: Eric Shoaf (deceased) & Susan Mannix; Bill & Marilyn Wright

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

“Pathway of Hope” by Joseph Martin

Chancel Choir

WORSHIP WITH OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS  (Click here to GIVE)

Offertory

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

“My Jesus, I Love Thee”     Hymn # 172

SERMON

“Crossing the Line: In My Doubts”     Rev. Bob Martin

Text:  Luke 24:13-35 NLT

*HYMN OF DEDICATION

“My Tribute”     Hymn # 99

*BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE  

“Christ is the Cornerstone” by Edward Broughton

Rick Nay, organ

The flowers are given to the glory of God in loving memory of Tera Holt Ulrich, from Lora Ulrich and Trent Ulrich.

Thank you for joining us today!

Reminder: If you are out of town or if you are not feeling well, please take advantage of our livestream worship.

Contemporary Worship - 9:30 AM

April 27, 2025

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Praise & Worship Praise Team

“Yes and Amen” 

“I See Heaven”

Passing the Peace of Christ

Worship with Our Tithes and Offerings

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“Reckless Love

Sermon

“Crossing the Line: In My Doubts”     Rev. Bob Martin

Text:  Luke 24:13-35 NLT

Worship Song

“Great Are You Lord”  

Benediction

The flowers are given to the glory of God in loving memory of Tera Holt Ulrich, from Lora Ulrich and Trent Ulrich.

Thank you for joining us today!

Reminder: If you are out of town or if you are not feeling well, please take advantage of our livestream worship.

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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.

Our newly-formed Disaster Response Team needs more members! Our purpose is to be prepared to assist in natural disasters as they occur, working through the Florida Conference of the UMC. There are some upcoming ERT (Early Response Team) trainings coming up in the next few weeks, and it is recommended that participants be certified. We are a volunteer group and are only expected to respond as we are able. Interested? Contact Doug Porter: 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

Adults: Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Green Bean Casserole, Dinner Roll, Cake

Kids: Cheese Quesadillas, 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!

Maundy Thursday   277   In Person 84 Online

Good Friday   231   In Person 128 Online 

Easter Sunrise 255   In Person

Easter 4/20 1430 In Person 297 Online

111 Groups

Church Finances

March 2025 Year to Date

Income $220,673  $727,156

Expense $ 419,325  $926,480

Upcoming Events—Mark your calendar! (www.stpetefirst.org/spring)

• 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; more: www.stpetefirst.org/camp)

• 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

To see our full list of job openings, visit our Job Center: https://www.stpetefirst.org/job-center.

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 DRESS REHEARSAL Fellowship Hall

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

KIDS MUSICAL DRESS REHEARSAL Fellowship Hall

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

 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 DRESS REHEARSAL -Fellowship Hall

10:15 am CHANCEL CHOIR -Room 312 

12:10 pm HANDBELLS -Room 310 (on break until Fall)

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