6/8/25 Bulletin & Order of Service
- St Pete First
- Jun 7
- 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,
One of the things I love about attending Annual Conference is the session with my clergy brothers and sisters. It's a time for us to "go about the business of the church" but also to be reminded of our connection with one another. Through the years I have had the awesome privilege to serve with so many men and women who have lived into their call by God to be pastors. Each one of them brings something special to the church they serve as well as the universal church. The part I cherish most is when we all join in to sing an opening hymn of our clergy session. Hundreds of voices all in unison (and unlike your pastor, they sing on key!).
What a wonderful church we have indeed!
— Pastor Bob
8 & 11 am Order of Service
Pentecost Sunday
Traditional Worship—8 & 11 AM
June 8, 2025
*Please stand as you are able. Congregational responses are in bold.
PRELUDE
“It Is Well With My Soul” arr. Robert Sterling
Rick Nay, piano
Rick Nay, organ (computer sequenced)
*UNISON PRAYER
God of grace, you sent the promised gift of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles and the women, upon Mary the mother of Jesus, and upon His brothers. Fill our church with Your power, kindle flaming hearts within us, and cause us to proclaim Your mighty works in every tongue, that all may call on You and be saved. Through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.
*HYMN OF PRAISE
“O Spirit of the Living God” Hymn # 539
*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.
(11:00) RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS
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
“We Worship as One” by Jay Althouse
Chancel Choir
WORSHIP WITH OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS (Click here to GIVE)
“Come Home” by Craig Courtney
Gwenn Weston, solo
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
“Holy Spirit, Truth Divine” Hymn # 465
SERMON
“Forgotten Virtue: Integrity” Rev. Bob Martin
Text: 1 Samuel 12:3-4 NLT
*HYMN OF DEDICATION
“Sweet, Sweet Spirit” Hymn # 334
*BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE
“Praise and Exultation” by Lani Smith
Rick Nay, organ
The flowers are given to the glory of God in love and honor of the wedding of Betty Sullivan and Tal Bratton, which was held in our Sanctuary on Saturday.
Our acolytes this week are Trent & Blake Cole.
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
Pentecost Sunday
Contemporary Worship - 9:30 AM
June 8, 2025
Praise & Worship Praise Team
“You Keep on Getting Better”
“10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)”
“Another in the Fire”
Passing the Peace of Christ
Worship with Our Tithes and Offerings
“O Come to the Altar”
Sermon
“Forgotten Virtue: Integrity” Rev. Bob Martin
Text: 1 Samuel 12:3-4 NLT
Worship Song
“Praises”
Benediction
The flowers are given to the glory of God in love and honor of the wedding of Betty Sullivan and Tal Bratton, which was held in our Sanctuary on Saturday.
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.
This week is VBS Setup Week! Vacation Bible School is one of our largest outreach events of the year and we need lots of volunteers to get everything in place for the kids! This week you can drop in to help anytime between 9 am & 3 pm, M-F (Fellowship Hall).
For more info, call or email Lora at 894-4661, ext 2125 or lulrich@stpetefirst.org
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 1 Worship 479 In Person 301 Online
Groups 135
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—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
