6/1/25 Bulletin & Order of Service
- St Pete First
- May 31
- 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,
Entertainer Danny Thomas said: "All of us are born for a reason, but all of us don't discover why. Success in life has nothing to do with what you gain in life or accomplish for yourself. It's what you do for others." I think this plays very nicely into discovering what you are made for and employing yourself into the service of God and accomplishing something great.
— Pastor Bob
8 & 11 am Order of Service
Ascension Sunday
Traditional Worship—8 & 11 AM
June 1, 2025
*Please stand as you are able. Congregational responses are in bold.
PRELUDE
(8:00) “This is my Song” by Mark Hayes
Gwenn Weston, piano
(11:00) Improvisation on My Soul Hath a Longing and Desire to Enter the Courts of the Lord by George Oldroyd
Robert Todd, Guest Organist
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: O Sing to the Lord a new song;
People: Sing to the Lord, all the earth!
Leader: For behold, I am doing a new thing, says your God.
People: And this we long to see and embrace.
Leader: Do not be afraid, says your God.
People: We come before our God with expectancy and hope! Come, let us worship God.
*HYMN OF PRAISE
“Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” Hymn # 400
*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
“Be Not Afraid” by Craig Courtney
Chancel Choir
WORSHIP WITH OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS (Click here to GIVE)
(8:00) “On the Wind of Spirit” by Mark Hayes
Gwenn Weston, piano
(11:00) Élévation from Messe Basse by Louis Vierne
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
“Take Time to Be Holy” Hymn # 395
SERMON
“Forgotten Virtue: Loyalty” Rev. Bob Martin
Text: Matthew 26:31-35 NLT
SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION
*HYMN OF DEDICATION
“Take My Life, and Let It Be” Hymn # 399
*BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE
(8:00) “To Him Who Sits on the Throne” by Ken Barker
Gwenn Weston, piano
(11:00) Chorale on If Thou But Suffer God to Guide Thee by J.S. Bach
Robert Todd, Guest Organist
The flowers are given to the glory of God in loving memory of Roger Dandro, a former church staff member, 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
June 1, 2025
Praise & Worship Praise Team
“The Jesus Way”
“Holy Spirit”
Passing the Peace of Christ
Worship with Our Tithes and Offerings
“God I Look to You”
Sermon
“Forgotten Virtue: Loyalty” Rev. Bob Martin
Text: Matthew 26:31-35 NLT
Sacrament of Holy Communion
Worship Song
“The Blessing”
Benediction
The flowers are given to the glory of God in loving memory of Roger Dandro, a former church staff member, 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.
NEEDED:
June 9-13—VBS Setup:
help set up – drop in anytime 9 am – 3 pm
June 16-20— VBS week:
1 assistant room leader for preschool. Open to a youth or adult.
1 Preschool Craft Leader – rotate to all five rooms and explain daily craft. You will have 2-3 Youth helpers.
FILL IN SPOT – Monday only, Preschool Room Leader
For more info, call or email Lora at 894-4661, ext 2125 or lulrich@stpetefirst.org
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 25 Worship 460 In Person 306 Online
Groups 73
Church Finances
April 2025 Year to Date
Income $437,734 $1,166,567
Expense $226,779 $1,153,059
Upcoming Events—Mark your calendar!
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
