5/4/25 Bulletin & Order of Service
- St Pete First
- May 1
- 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
Hey Friends,
This week we celebrate our graduates whose hard work has now prepared them for the next steps in life to live out their contribution as leaders and key contributors in our community and beyond. I'm so proud of each and every one of them and know that God's favor is upon them as they complete this rite of passage. Let us lift all graduates up in prayer and give thanks to God for their accomplishments!
— Pastor Bob
8 & 11 am Order of Service
Third Sunday of Easter
Traditional Worship—8 & 11 AM
May 4, 2025
*Please stand as you are able. Congregational responses are in bold.
PRELUDE
“Great is Thy Faithfulness” arr. Diane Bish
Rick Nay, organ
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: Rejoice in the Lord!
People: Praise God’s holy name!
Leader: Worthy is the Lamb of our praise.
People: Worthy is the righteous One of blessing, honor, and glory.
Leader: Rejoice in the Lord!
People: Praise God’s holy name!
*HYMN OF PRAISE
“O Worship the King” Hymn # 73
*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.
CELEBRATION OF GRADUATES
HIGH SCHOOL/TECHNICAL SCHOOL
Ella Grace Abernethy
Thomas Houston
Warren ”Wren” Elizabeth Lang
Griffin Bishop Seales
Lauren Elizabeth Smalling
Berlin Elise Stanton
James Ian Wilber
COLLEGE
Ana Michelle Smalling
Dr. Bruce E. Haselden
(11:00) ANTHEM
“We Remember Thee” by Jay Althouse
Chancel Choir
WORSHIP WITH OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS (Click here to GIVE)
“This Is How” by Chris de Silva
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
“He Touched Me” Hymn # 367
SERMON
"All in One”
Rev. Corey Jones, Senior Director of Camps and Retreat Ministries
Warren Willis Camp and Ministry
Text: Mark 9:33-37 NIV
SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION
*HYMN OF DEDICATION
“O How I Love Jesus” Hymn # 170
*BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE
“O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing” by Tom Birchwood
Rick Nay, organ
The flowers are given to the glory of God in recognition of National Nurses Week to honor the Faith Community Nurses at St. Pete First, from their St. Pete First UMC family.
The flowers are given to the glory of God in loving memory of my brother Bruce Eliot Wilkinson’s birthday on May 6, from Chriselle Hamilton.
The flowers are given to the glory of God in love and honor of our 2025 Graduates, from their 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.
9:30 am Order of Service
Contemporary Worship - 9:30 AM
May 4, 2025
Praise & Worship Praise Team
“Your Love Never Fails”
“Send Me”
Passing the Peace of Christ
Celebration of Graduates
HIGH SCHOOL/TECHNICAL SCHOOL
Ella Grace Abernethy
Thomas Houston
Warren ”Wren” Elizabeth Lang
Griffin Bishop Seales
Lauren Elizabeth Smalling
Berlin Elise Stanton
James Ian Wilber
COLLEGE
Ana Michelle Smalling
Dr. Bruce E. Haselden
Worship with Our Tithes and Offerings
Sermon
"All in One”
Rev. Corey Jones, Senior Director of Camps and Retreat Ministries
Warren Willis Camp and Ministry
Text: Mark 9:33-37 NIV
Sacrament of Holy Communion
Worship Song
“Goodness of God”
Benediction
The flowers are given to the glory of God in recognition of National Nurses Week to honor the Faith Community Nurses at St. Pete First, from their St. Pete First UMC family.
The flowers are given to the glory of God in loving memory of my brother Bruce Eliot Wilkinson’s birthday on May 6, from Chriselle Hamilton.
The flowers are given to the glory of God in love and honor of our 2025 Graduates, from their 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.
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 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!
Weekly Groups 196
April 27 Worship 504 In Person 363 Online
Groups 147
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)
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
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 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 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
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
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 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
