First Baptist Newsletter | September 19, 2024

The First Baptist Church of St. Petersburg exists to help people experience God's gift of life in Jesus.

Worship This Sunday

September 22, 2024 | 10:30 a.m.

Songs of Worship

Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise

Generous Giver

To Dwell As One

Yes, My Jesus Loves Me

It Is Well With My Soul

Sermon

"Planted"

Psalm 1

Ben Winder

The Way of Wisdom recognizes our need to be planted in the Word of the Lord.

Kids Worship

This Sunday, as part of their LIVE BRIGHT - SHINE JESUS' LIGHT theme, our elementary school kids will be exploring 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, about Sharing God's Comfort, learning to comfort others the way God comforts you.

Preschool Worship

This Sunday, as part of their Live Bright theme, our preschoolers will be exploring the idea that we are the light in Matthew 5:14-16 & Acts 8:26-35 learning I am the light when I love like Jesus.

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Sunday Mornings Before Worship

9 a.m. Opportunities

Preschool Choir (Age 2-Pre-K) | Room 109

A space for preschoolers to learn about God through music and a whole lot of fun!

Kid's Choir (K-5th) | Room 206

A space for elementary-age kids to learn about God through music and a whole lot of fun!

FirstYOUTH | Multipurpose Room

A Bible study for Middle & High School Students

Raising Adults | Room 205

A co-ed group of median adults mostly in the stage of life with kids in their home. Currently doing a 6-week study of Wisdom Literature.

Digging Deeper Class | Room 204

A co-ed group of adults of all ages. Currently doing a 6-week study of the Book of James.

Masters Class | Conference Room

A co-ed group of adults of all ages, utilizing the Formations curriculum to facilitate class discussion.

Sonshine Class | Heritage Hall

A co-ed group composed primarily of retired adults, utilizing the Formations curriculum to facilitate class discussion.

Special Needs Class | Heritage Hall Room 2

This co-ed group for adults with intellectual disabilities is part of our Special Needs Ministry.

10 a.m. Coffee & Pastries Fellowship in the Narthex

Between our 9 a.m. offerings and the beginning of worship each Sunday we offer coffee, juice, and other goodies for you to enjoy in the Narthex. We encourage you to come a few minutes early or stop by after your 9 a.m. activity to spend some time getting to know other members of your church family of all ages. We'll see you Sunday!

St Pete Arts Academy

Enroll for Private/Group Lessons

Through the St Pete Arts Academy we are offering the opportunity for private and group lessons in violin, trumpet, piano, flute, drums/percussion with highly qualified instructors and Middle & High School Show Choirs directed by our own Michael McCarthy, hosted on the church campus.

You can see details and sign up now at stpetearts.org.

Please help us spread the word about this opportunity to folks you know!

Scholarships are available. Contact Michael McCarthy (mmccarthy@fbcstpete.org) for more information.

ST PETE ARTS ACADEMY

Opportunities to Serve at Lynch Elementary

Our partner school, Lynch Elementary has several opportunities to serve, and we welcome you to explore which one(s) are right for you!

Ongoing Opportunities

Passing Out Treats - Each Thursday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Lunch Pal - One Time per week; flexible

Mentor - One or More Times per week; flexible

Room (Grand)Parent - Daily/Weekly; flexible

One-Time Opportunities

Oct. 10 - Chaperone 5th Grade Field Trip to Enterprise Village

Oct. 11 - Fall Individual Picture Retakes

Oct. 24 - Lion’s Pride Celebration

Nov. 6 - Family Lunch Day

Nov. 13 - Great American Teach-In

Dec. 13 - Club Photos

Jan. 15 - Class Group Photos

Feb. 28 - Black American Speak-in

Mar. 7 - Field Day

Apr. 3 - Lion’s Pride Celebration

May 5–9 - Staff Appreciation Week

To learn more or sign up for any of these opportunities contact the church office or Lynch Elementary Family & Community Liaison Michele Killam (Killamm@pscb.org | 727.570.3170).

Please sign up here to complete the necessary forms to be ready to volunteer throughout the year when opportunities arise.

Phishing Emails Scam Warning

Several church members have been targeted by a scam in which an email purporting to be from a First Baptist Church staff member is used to get them to buy gift cards for scammers. Please be careful and do NOT purchase gift cards for these scammers!

Church staff will never ask for you to provide gift card numbers to them via email. Be sure to check the email address from which the email comes as names & images can be spoofed; real church staff email addresses are [First Initial][Last Name]@fbcstpete.org.

If you have any question about a communication you receive, please reach out directly to the person in question.

If you have received these emails we encourage you consider submitting your experience at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov. If you have been a victim of this fraud, please let the church know so we can help you pursue remedy.