6/21/26 Bulletin & Order of Service

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

Rev. Elyse Nielsen, Associate Pastor

Rev. Carey Taylor, Pastor of Community Life

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A NOTE FROM PASTOR ELYSE    

Hello, Church Family!

Family discipleship is one of the fundamental ways God has planned to build His kingdom, but many of us as parents struggle with how to actually do it. We want our children to be loving, kind, generous, and compassionate. Faith formation should be about imitating the character traits that Jesus embodied for us.

Rather than thinking of discipleship at home as doing Sunday school around the kitchen table, parents can disciple their children as they go—through regular prayer, cultural engagement, and everyday decision-making. Prayer times can be short and simple. As a family, look for examples of Christ-like character, or its opposite, around you. Families can also run decisions through the lens of Christ's character to help determine the best direction to take.

Whether you feel unprepared, unsuccessful, or even hopeless, know that we have hope and joy as we take the next step in raising children—and ourselves—in the faith, together as the church.

See you Sunday!

—Pastor Elyse     

Children and Student Sunday

10:00 AM

June 21, 2026

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Welcome

Praise & Worship

“Lion and the Lamb” 

“O Praise Him” 

“Leaning on the Everlasting Arms”

Passing the Peace of Christ 

Prayer / Lord’s Prayer

Worship with Tithes and Offerings

Children & Student Testimonies

Pastoral Remarks Rev. Elyse Nielsen

"Train Them Up!"

Proverbs 22:6 NKJV

Praise & Worship

“Romans 16:19” 

Benediction

Happy Father’s Day!

The flowers are given to the glory of God in love and honor of all fathers and fatherly figures, from their church family.

The flowers are given to the glory of God in love and honor of the children and students of St. Pete First UMC, from their church family.

What a blessing to worship together—thank you for joining us today! 

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70s Night at the Movies (Sunday, June 28; 5–8 pm; Fellowship Hall)

Celebrate the 1970s with a special Centennial movie night! Join us in the Fellowship Hall on June 28 from 5–8 p.m. for a showing of Jesus Revolution and enjoy classic movie theater snacks including popcorn and candy. Come for an evening of nostalgia, fellowship, and faith as we continue celebrating 100 years in our historic building!

Bluegrass Sunday (July 12; 9:30 & 11 a.m. Worship)

Our own South Porch Bluegrass Orchestra will bring their lively sound to the 9:30 and 11:00 am worship services on July 12. Come worship, sing along, and enjoy a joyful morning of bluegrass music and praise!

Our latest Prayer Initiative: Prayer of the Week

Keep an eye out for our new Prayer of the Week! Print copies will be available to pick up on Sunday morning at church, plus you can subscribe to our Prayer of the Week email list to receive the prayer in your inbox on Monday morning. For the first few weeks, everyone subscribed to our newsletter will receive the prayer automatically, but if you'd like to continue receiving it regularly you will need to sign up for it.

👉 Click here to subscribe to the Prayer of the Week

Foodie Group (Wednesdays 5-6:30 pm; Voodoo Brewing)

Beginning this Wednesday, join us for food, fun, and fellowship every Wednesday at Voodoo Brewing! Enjoy appetizers, conversation, and community in a relaxed setting. Park at St. Pete First and walk across the street to Voodoo. → Sign up here

Upcoming Events (At a Glance)

Through Aug 11—Women’s Jonah Study (Tuesdays 9-11 am)→ Sign up here

Through Aug 4—Art Journaling Workshop (Tuesdays 6-8 pm) (Full)

Through Aug 26—Foodie Group (Wednesdays 5–6:30 pm) → Sign up here

Through Aug 29—Saturday Morning Market (Saturdays 9 am–1 pm; parking lot)

JUNE

June 21—Father’s Day

————Children & Student Sunday 10 am service only

June 28—70s Night at the Movies 5-8 pm; Fellowship Hall

JULY

July 3—Church office closed - Independence Day

July 5—Blood Drive (8–11:30 am; Big Red Bus in parking lot)  → Schedule your donation or drop in

July 12—Bluegrass Sunday (9:30/11 Worship)

July 13-17—Preschool Camp Friendship Week 1 → Camp Signup

——————Elementary Camp: Creator’s Workshop (Music/Theatre/Dance)

July 20-24—Preschool Camp Friendship Week 2

——————Elementary Art Camp (Full/Waitlist)

AUGUST

Aug 1—Faith Day at the Rays (game starts 4:10 pm) → Sign up here

Aug 16—Confirmation Meeting (Noon; 3rd floor)

Aug 26—Volunteer Appreciation Dinner (6 pm; Fellowship Hall) → Sign up here

Aug 30—Discover First 10:45 am → More info & sign up

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Serve & Get Involved

Volunteer with the Street Ministry

Help feed our neighbors in need through St. Pete First's Street Ministry partnership with St. Vincent de Paul. Cook or serve one evening a month with a time commitment of about one hour. → Call 727-894-4661 or email us

Volunteer with the Monday Bag Lunch Street Ministry

Every Monday, become part of a small team that assembles bag lunches 10:30 am–noon and distributes them to guests at Christ UMC (467 1st Ave N).  → Call 727-894-4661 or email us

Summer Office Volunteers Needed

Help with phones, doors, and light admin → Call 727-894-4661 or email us

👉 Explore more opportunities → Volunteer Page

Wednesday Night Live

Wednesday Night Live and Dinner will return on September 9.

Youth will continue to meet on Wednesday nights - keep an eye on the youth emails & texts for schedule.

Last Week's Attendance Numbers

Thank you for joining us for worship. We hope to see you again next week!

June 14 In Person    440 Online 442  

Groups      151

Join Our Team: Facility Maintenance (Part-Time). Help support our church by assisting with repairs and facility upkeep. → Details

To see our full list of job openings, visit our Job Center: https://www.stpetefirst.org/job-center.

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 Sept 9      

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 - Please let Lora know ahead of time if you need nursery care

YOUTH

SUNDAYS

9:30 am WORSHIP (Look for the youth up front) Sanctuary

10:45 am YOUTH (7th – 12th GRADES) 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 -      returns Sept 9

6-7:30 pm Youth Group -continuing in the summer! Check your email.

 SUNDAY WORSHIP 

8:00 am Traditional Service -Sanctuary

Common Grounds Worship (Livestream) -Chapel

9:30 am Contemporary Service -Sanctuary

Common Grounds Worship (Livestream) -Chapel

11:00 am Traditional Service -Sanctuary

Common Grounds Worship (Livestream) -Chapel

FELLOWSHIP TIME (BETWEEN SERVICES) 

9-11:00 am Common Grounds (Coffee, Food & Fellowship) -Fellowship Hall

9-11:00 am (2nd Sundays) Blood Pressure Clinic -1st Floor Nurse's Area

 ADULTS 

SUNDAYS 

9:30 am QUEST -Zoom & Room 208

      11:00 am BECOMERS -Zoom & Room 206

11:00 am THE GAP - meeting off-campus during the summer

11:00 am PROMISED LAND -Zoom & Room 212 (Library) -on summer break

11:00 am SOJOURNERS -Room 208  

TUESDAYS 

9:00 am Ladies of Light Bible Study -Room 208     -returning in Sept                  

WEDNESDAYS    -Returning on Sept 9

5:30 pm DINNER -Fellowship Hall

6:30 pm Bible Studies & Classes

6:30 pm Band of Brothers: Men’s Group & Bible Study -Room 214 (Parlor)

THURSDAYS 

7:30 am THURSDAY MEN’S STUDY -Zoom -on summer break                            

 MUSIC

SUNDAYS 

8:30 am IGNITE WORSHIP TEAM -Room 214-Parlor & Sanctuary

10:25 am CHANCEL CHOIR -Room 312 

12:10 pm HANDBELLS -Room 310    -returning in Sept

TUESDAYS 

6:00 pm IGNITE WORSHIP TEAM -Sanctuary

WEDNESDAYS

5:00 pm KIDS MUSIC (Age 4-8th Grade) Chapel -returning Sept 9

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 TUESDAY OF THE MONTH

9:30 am NURTURE PILLAR 

THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH

4:00 pm SERVE PILLAR