5/25/25 Bulletin & Order of Service
- St Pete First
- May 24
- 8 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
Hey Friends,
Being part of a church that cares so deeply about its community is a gamechanger. We are in the midst of putting the final touches on our summer Vacation Bible School week and all we need is a handful of people just like you who care to make a difference in the life of a child. It's really not that hard. All it takes is a heart for kids and I have to ask, "Who doesn't have that?"
Did you know that 60-75% of the kids who attend our VBS are not part of our church, and 10% have no church affiliation at all? Why is this important? Because it means we are living into our mission to LOVE.ST.PETE and to meet an unmet need in our community. Let me invite you to come onto the field and get into the game and let's bring kids into the loving arms of Jesus!
— Pastor Bob
8 & 11 am Order of Service
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Traditional Worship—8 & 11 AM
May 25, 2025
*Please stand as you are able. Congregational responses are in bold.
PRELUDE
(8:00) “Breathe on Me, Breath of God” arr. Mark Hayes
Gwenn Weston, piano
(11:00) Improvisation on Materna by Charles Callahan
Robert Todd, Guest Organist
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: Sing and shout for joy!
People: God’s light shines upon us!
Leader: Sing praises to God, sing praises!
People: Let us worship the Lord!
*HYMN OF PRAISE
“Blessed Assurance” Hymn # 369
*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.
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
“The Lord is My Shepherd” by Alan Pote
Chancel Choir
WORSHIP WITH OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS (Click here to GIVE)
(8:00) Offertory
Gwenn Weston, piano
(11:00) Interlude in G by Dom Gregory Murray
Robert Todd, Guest Organist
*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
“Spirit of the Living God” Hymn # 393
SERMON
“Forgotten Virtue: Purity” Rev. Bob Martin
Text: Galatians 5:19-21 NLT
*HYMN OF DEDICATION
“O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee” Hymn # 430
*BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE
(8:00) “Holy, Holy, Holy” arr. Jerry Ray
Gwenn Weston, piano
(11:00) Cortège by Flor Peeters
Robert Todd, Guest Organist
The flowers are given to the glory of God in loving memory of the men and women who have given their lives for our country, from the St. Pete First UMC family.
Our acolyte this week is Emory Wood.
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
May 25, 2025
Praise & Worship Praise Team
“This is Amazing Grace”
“Graves into Gardens”
Passing the Peace of Christ
Sacrament of Baptism
Jackson Dane Hanson
Parent: Jaclyn Renae Hanson
Grandparents: Toni Lynne Frazier
Jeffrey Allen Hanson & Patty Lynn Hanson-Aides
Worship with Our Tithes and Offerings
“The Church”
Sermon
“Forgotten Virtue: Purity” Rev. Bob Martin
Text: Galatians 5:19-21 NLT
Worship Song
“You are my King (Amazing Love)”
Benediction
The flowers are given to the glory of God in loving memory of the men and women who have given their lives for our country, from the St. Pete First UMC family.
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.
Vacation Bible School is one of our largest outreach events of the year and we need lots of volunteers! Get ahead of the game and sign up now to help. VBS Setup Week is June 9-13 (drop in to help anytime between 9 am & 3 pm); VBS Week is June 16-20 (9 am - noon). Want to help with VBS but not available during those weeks? You can still help us out!! We have some prep work BEFORE set-up week. Own a pair of scissors? We’ve got a job for you. We need paper cutouts of trees, animals, and more... No experience required and we’ll provide all materials. Check the VBS table on the first floor, call the office, 894-4661, ext 2125 or email Lora at lulrich@stpetefirst.org for a packet to take home. Everything must be returned by Sunday, June 8th!
Our Street Ministry, a 20-year partnership with St. Vincent de Paul CARES, serves the homeless in our community. Rooted in our mission to “Love St. Pete,” volunteers prepare and serve meals five nights a month. Cook Team members make nutritious meals in the FUMC Fellowship Hall, while Serve Team members feed 100 guests per night. Most people volunteer to either cook or serve one night per month. The time commitment is usually less than 90 minutes. If you'd like to support this impactful ministry, contact Bruce Haselden at behaselden@gmail.com.
Click here to go to our Serve form, then select the ministries you are interested in.
Wednesday Night Live
Wednesday Night Live & dinner is on summer break.
See you September 3rd!
Last Week's Attendance Numbers
Thank you for joining us for worship. We hope to see you again next week!
May 18 Worship 472 In Person 310 Online
Groups 175
Church Finances
April 2025 Year to Date
Income $437,734 $1,166,567
Expense $226,779 $1,153,059
Upcoming Events—Mark your calendar!
Mon May 26—Church office closed for Memorial Day
Thurs May 29—AA / Al Anon Potluck & Community Information Session 7 pm
Sun June 8—Blood Pressure Clinic 9-11:30 am; 1st Floor Nurse's Area
June 9-13—VBS Setup (volunteer; more: www.stpetefirst.org/camp)
June 16-20—VBS
June 22—VBS & Youth Sunday
June 29—Donate Blood (Big Red Bus will be at the church) 8 am-1 pm
July 6—Bluegrass Sunday
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
Jan 23-25, 2026—Women’s Retreat
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
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 return on September 3
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 returns September 28
11:00 am CLUB 56 (5th & 6th Grades) 4th Floor, Room 404
6:00 pm YOUTH (7th – 12th GRADES) WhereHouse
WEDNESDAYS return on September 3
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 return on September 3
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 BIBLE STUDIES
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
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 returns on September 3
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
