4/6/25 Bulletin & Order of Service
- St Pete First
- Apr 4
- 7 min read
Updated: Apr 4
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
Hey Friends,
My heart is so full right now! Your church continues to do amazing work in our community along with spreading the love of Jesus during this powerful season of Lent. Many of you have asked me for an update on our Associate Pastor appointment. Our Bishop has made the selection (and I am thrilled!) and on Sunday, April 27, Doc Feaster (our Staff-Parish Team chair) will let you know the great news during our worship services. Why April 27? Because that is the official Announcement Sunday on clergy appointments in our Conference. So, if you want to be one of the first to know, come early! Let me ask that we continue to pray for this transition of all involved and prepare the way for the arrival of our new clergy. God is good!
— Pastor Bob
8 & 11 am Order of Service
Fifth Sunday in Lent
Traditional Worship—8 & 11 AM
April 6, 2025
*Please stand as you are able. Congregational responses are in bold.
PRELUDE
“Heaven Must Be Wonderful” arr. Bill Pearce
Steve Butler, trombone
Rick Nay, organ
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: When we have been hurt and lost,
People: God brings us laughter and joy.
Leader: When our lives reach a dead end,
People: God opens a way forward.
Leader: When the rivers of our lives dry up,
People: God sends living water to quench our thirst.
*HYMN OF PRAISE
“I Love to Tell the Story” Hymn # 156
*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.
(11:00) ANTHEM
“Our Hearts Embrace the Cross” by Lloyd Larson
Chancel Choir
WORSHIP WITH OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS (Click here to GIVE)
“Behold The Lamb Of God” by Robert J. Dufford
Ginny Cannon, soloist
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
“What Wondrous Love is This” Hymn # 292
SERMON
“Crossing the Line: Judas” Rev. Bob Martin
Text: John 13:18-38 NLT
SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION
*HYMN OF DEDICATION
“Beneath the Cross of Jesus” Hymn # 297
*BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE
“O Worship The King” arr. Gary Lanier
Steve Butler, trombone
Rick Nay, organ
The flowers are given to the glory of God in loving memory of Margaret Pruitt, from the English family.
The rose is given to the glory of God in love and honor of the birth of Wyatt Allen Jukes, born on March 28, 2025, son of Christopher & McKenzie, grandson of Lori Jukes.
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.
9:30 am Order of Service
Contemporary Worship - 9:30 AM
April 6, 2025
Praise & Worship Praise Team
“Battle Belongs”
“Above All”
Passing the Peace of Christ
Worship with Our Tithes and Offerings
“Reason to Praise”
Sermon
“Crossing the Line: Judas” Rev. Bob Martin
Text: John 13:18-38 NLT
Sacrament of Holy Communion
Worship Song
“Good Good Father”
Benediction
The flowers are given to the glory of God in loving memory of Margaret Pruitt, from the English family.
The rose is given to the glory of God in love and honor of the birth of Wyatt Allen Jukes, born on March 28, 2025, son of Christopher & McKenzie, grandson of Lori Jukes.
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.
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.
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.
Job Center Volunteers Needed!
Come join us on Monday thru Thursday from 9:30 to 11:30 am at the Job Center at the Salvation Army on 4th Street South. We assist the homeless and other needy individuals with their computer needs such as applying for Food Stamps, making a resume, applying for work on the computer, etc. Volunteer as little as one day a week or more. Full training is provided. Contact Hal Heitler at heitlerh@tampabay.rr.com or 727-448-6291.
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: Lemon Dijon Chicken, Rice Pilaf, Cornbread, Roasted Vegetables, Apple Crisp
Kids: Pizza, Celery & Carrots, Apple Sauce, Cookie
Last Week's Attendance Numbers
Thank you for joining us for worship. We hope to see you again next week!
Weekly Groups 190
March 30 Worship 554 In Person 383 Online
Groups 153
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)
Ending THIS SUNDAY April 6—Diaper & Children’s Book Drive (collection bins in Fellowship Hall & WhereHouse)
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 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
