Dear Friend,

Compound interest is a powerful concept. With it, small commitments made regularly multiply into something significant over time. Faithful investment can result in exponential growth. This is a mighty money principle, but also can be applied to our faith.

Small investments in our relationship with God, made consistently over time, can result in a faith that is greater than we ever imagined it could be! 

The beauty of compound interest is in it’s simplicity. It isn’t about the big push, or the splashy production, it’s all about the smallest steps made faithfully.

What small, consistent steps can you make to invest in your faith?

See you Sunday,

Pastor Bob

This Sunday at St. Pete First

• Sermon: ​​It’s Not Where You are Going… It’s Where You’ve Been
• Scripture: 1 Peter 5:9b-11 NLT

Faith is a foundation of who we are. Sometimes our faith can be challenged and even shaken, which causes us to wonder. Peter reminds us that we all have troubles in life and what we do with those troubles informs who we are.

• Series: The Most Important Lessons of Life 



• Also This Sunday: 
  Club 56 Move-Up Sunday- Celebrating our 5th & 6th graders at the 9:30 am service as they transition into our Student Ministry.
  Discover First- 10:45 am in Room 101→ Details 
  Club 56/Youth Roller Skating- 5:45-7:30 pm → Sign up here

Help Us Reflect on Our Neighboring Initiative

(Note - completing this survey will help Pastor Carey with her ordination project!) 
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

👉 Explore more opportunities → Volunteer Page

Featured Events

VBS Setup Week 
(June 8-12; 9am-3pm)

Did you know that VBS is one of biggest outreach events of the year? Help up set up! Meet in the Fellowship Hall anytime between the hours of 9am and 3pm.

→ Let us know you're coming

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.

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 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)

AUGUST

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

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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