6/15/25 Bulletin & Order of Service
- St Pete First
- Jun 14
- 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!
This is a HUGE week with so many things happening... First of all, this Sunday is Father's Day so let me give a BIG shout out to the great dads in life. You make a difference to all of us.
It's also the week we welcome over a hundred kids on our campus to Vacation Bible School. It's a packed week full great opportunities to love kids and let them know the God who created them is with them all the time.
Lastly, let me ask you to pray as our new Associate Pastor Elyse Nielsen and her family move from the Miami to be with us here in St. Petersburg. If you have ever moved, you know all the loose ends that need to be coordinated along with just making sure you can get settled. She, Eric and the kids will be arriving June 20th as they work to set up their home. Pray they have a move that blesses them in a powerful way along with safe travels. It is so exciting to have Pastor Elyse soon coming into the community.
July 6 is also a VERY IMPORTANT date so put it on your calendar. After our 11AM worship we will be holding a welcome lunch for our two new pastors The Reverend Elyse Nielsen and the Reverend Carey Taylor who will be joining our staff. Pastor Carey is preaching July 6 so you won't want to miss her first sermon. It's going to be a great Day!
See you Sunday,
— Pastor Bob
8 & 11 am Order of Service
Father's Day
Traditional Worship—8 & 11 AM
June 15, 2025
*Please stand as you are able. Congregational responses are in bold.
PRELUDE
“This Is My Father’s World” arr. Diane Bish
Rick Nay, organ
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: Today is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
People: Let us be glad this day, for life, for breath and for freedom of worship.
Leader: Blessed are you, who come in the name of the Lord.
People: We come to offer our gifts of praise and gratitude to the King of Creation.
*HYMN OF PRAISE
“For the Beauty of the Earth” Hymn # 92 (vs. 1-4)
*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.
WORSHIP WITH OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS (Click here to GIVE)
“Sarabande” by Johann Pezel
Matt Blaine, trumpet
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
“To God Be the Glory” Hymn # 98
SERMON
“Forgotten Virtue: Gratitude” Rev. Bob Martin
Text: Luke 17:11-19 NLT
*HYMN OF DEDICATION
“Fairest Lord Jesus” Hymn # 189
*BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE
“Faith Of Our Fathers” by David Paxton
Rick Nay, organ
The flowers are given to the glory of God in love and honor
of all fathers and fatherly figures.
Happy Father’s Day! Thank you for joining us.
Enjoy Donuts with Dad in the Fellowship Hall today between services.
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
Father's Day
Contemporary Worship - 9:30 AM
June 15, 2025
Praise & Worship Praise Team
“Anything is Possible”
“Cornerstone”
Passing the Peace of Christ
Sacrament of Baptism
Ross Andrew Hale
Reception of New Member
Worship with Our Tithes and Offerings
“Beautiful Things”
Sermon
“Forgotten Virtue: Gratitude” Rev. Bob Martin
Text: Luke 17:11-19 NLT
Worship Song
“Good Good Father”
Benediction
The flowers are given to the glory of God in love and honor
of all fathers and fatherly figures.
Happy Father’s Day! Thank you for joining us.
Enjoy Donuts with Dad in the Fellowship Hall today between services.
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.
Are you looking for a way to care for others? Consider signing up for our Hearts & Hands Meal Train volunteer list! When individuals or families within our congregation have a new baby, surgery, illnesses or times of grief, this ministry cares for them by preparing or ordering and dropping off meals. Volunteers will receive an email when a new meal train is created and will have the opportunity to sign up for dates to provide food (no need to provide food each time - only when you are able to). Email kbennett@stpetefirst.org to be added to the list.
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!
June 8 Worship 464 In Person 284 Online
Groups 70
Church Finances
April 2025 Year to Date
Income $437,734 $1,166,567
Expense $226,779 $1,153,059
Upcoming Events—Mark your calendar!
June 16-20—VBS
June 22—Children & Youth Sunday—10 am service ONLY! Sunday School @11am
June 29—Donate Blood (Big Red Bus will be at the church) 8 am-1 pm
July 4—Church office closed
July 6—Bluegrass Sunday (no 8 am service)
————Reception for New Pastors 12 pm
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
July 21—Organ Concert 2 pm
Aug 10—Blood Pressure Clinic 9-11:30 am; 1st Floor Nurse's Area
Aug 17—Move Up Sunday for kids
Aug 27—Volunteer Appreciation Dinner 6 pm
Sept 1—Church office closed - Labor Day
Sept 3—Wednesday Night Live returns
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 (summer break: returns 9/7)
10:45 am THE GAP -Room 101 (summer break: returns 8/17)
11:00 am BECOMERS -Zoom & Room 103
11:00 am DISCIPLE MAKERS -Library-Room 212
11:00 am SOJOURNERS -Room 208 (summer break: returns 9/7)
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
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