Dear Friend,

This week, we loved on our teachers and preschool as we celebrated Teacher Recognition Week. I’m so proud of our preschool and all the great work they do in our community. Through the leadership of Alicia Clements and Terri Jelks, the mission of loving children and giving them a great education is accomplished.

One of my favorite things is to walk through the preschool, lead chapel once a month, and see the smiling faces of all the children. That joy comes from the wonderful homes in which they are raised, along with the love, kindness, and patience of all our teachers and aides. I am truly grateful for all that they do.

If you have a child in our preschool, take time to love on their teacher and let them know what a great job they’re doing.

See you Sunday,

Pastor Bob

This Sunday at St. Pete First

• Sermon: All is Not Lost
• Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21 NLT

When Jesus emerged, something was different. Jesus brought about a message that called for something more than a superficial change in life, but one that cut to the core. Jesus called us to be transformed into “new creatures.” Instead of focusing on the boundaries, Jesus focused on the “center”—the heart of spiritual life. When asked to identify what the law was all about, Jesus’ response was simply, “Love God and love people.”

• Series: The Most Important Lessons of Life 

• Mother’s Day at St. Pete First
  As we prepare to celebrate Mother’s Day, we give thanks for all mothers and mother-figures—the women who nurture, encourage, guide, and love others with grace and compassion. We look forward to honoring and celebrating you this Sunday.



• Also This Sunday: Blood Pressure Clinic 
   9-11:30 am; 1st Floor Nurse's Area

Help Us Reflect on Our Neighboring Initiative

As our Neighboring Initiative comes to a close, we’d love to hear from you. Have you taken a step toward connecting with your neighbors? Tried something new? Been surprised along the way?

Your experience matters and will help us continue living into our mission to Love St. Pete.

— Rev. Carey Taylor, Pastor of Community Life

Quick Updates

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Serve & Get Involved

Common Grounds

Help one Sunday a month → Learn more

Summer Office Volunteers Needed

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

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Featured Events

New or Want to Get Connected? Discover First! 
(Sunday, May 17; 10:45am-12:15pm)

Join us for a relaxed gathering to meet our pastors, learn about our church, and explore how you can get connected—including membership. 
Snacks & childcare provided.

→ Details and Sign Up

Also Coming Up

Our Latest Prayer Initiative

We invite you to gather for a brief time of prayer each Sunday between services (10:30–11:00 am) in the Library (Room 212). Come for a few minutes or stay the whole time as we lift up our church and community together. All are welcome.

Club 56 Roller Skating Celebration with Youth

Sunday, May 17 • 5:45-7:30 pm • Astro Skate

Free roller skating party for 5th -12th grades.

👉 Sign up here

Bible Art Journaling: FREE Summer Workshop 

Tuesdays June 2 - Aug 4 • 6-8 pm • 3rd Floor

For 4th grade through adult (parents, come with your kids!). Deepen your faith through scripture, reflection, and creative journaling—no experience needed.

👉 Sign up here

Upcoming Events (At a Glance)

MAY

May 10—Mother’s Day

————Blood Pressure Clinic 9-11:30 am; 1st Floor Nurse's Area

May 11—Allocations/Permanent Fund Requests due 5/11 → Details

May 16-17—Club 56 Camp-In
May 17——Club 56 Move-Up Sunday

————Discover First 10:45 am → Details

————Club 56/Youth Roller Skating 5:45-7:30 pm → Sign up here

May 25—Church office closed - Memorial Day

May 30-June 6—Youth Mission Trip (Full/Waitlist) → More info

JUNE

June 2-Aug 4—Art Journaling Workshop (Tuesdays 6-8 pm) → Sign up here

June 4-6—Annual Conference → Details

June 8-12—VBS Setup Week → Volunteer

June 15-19—VBS (Full/Waitlist)

June 21—Father’s Day

————Children & Youth Sunday

JULY

June 2-Aug 4—Art Journaling Workshop (Tuesdays 6-8 pm) → Sign up here

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)

👉 View full calendar →

Other Announcements

• Wednesday Night Live and Dinner will return on September 9.
• Youth will continue to meet on Wednesday nights - keep an eye on the student ministry emails & texts for schedule.
• The WhereHouse Student Ministry is moving to the 3rd floor! Help furnish the space—Click Here to visit their Amazon registry.
• The Centennial Committee Needs Your Photos. Share your favorite church memories—past and present—to help tell our story. Bring photos to the church office or email Ginny.
• Join Our Team: Facility Maintenance (Part-Time). Help support our church by assisting with repairs and facility upkeep. → Details
• Permanent Fund Requests (Deadline: May 11) Applications for charitable funding are now open. Click for details or email Mark.