Weekly Church Newsletter | April 30, 2026

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

Worship This Sunday

Fifth Sunday of Easter

May 3, 2026 | 10:30 a.m.

Songs of Worship

What Wondrous Love Is This

All Hail King Jesus

Untitled Hymn (Come to Jesus) [Sanctuary Choir]

I Will Rise

Nearer, My God, to Thee

Sermon

Do Not Be Troubled

John 14:1-14

Ben Winder

Big Idea: The resurrection of Christ from the dead calls us into belief which brings us peace in unsettled times and gives us purpose to do great works for Christ.

Communion & Benevolence Offering

In worship this Sunday we will share the Lord's Supper together. As is our practice when we partake in communion, we will give you the opportunity to contribute to our benevolence offering as you depart worship. This offering funds our Care Team as they meet the needs of our church members and neighbors.

Elementary Kids in Sanctuary Worship

We are excited that our elementary-aged kids will be joining their families in the Sanctuary for worship this Sunday. Be sure to visit the table at the rear of the sanctuary for activities to utilize during worship.

Preschool Worship

Our preschool-aged kids are invited to Preschool Worship this Sunday, where their lesson is Jesus Blesses Children from Mark 10:13-16. Thanks to this week's adult leaders in preschool worship, Juliet Wilson & Laura Beth Winder.

Nursery

We offer a volunteer-staffed nursery for children 2 and under for any families who would like to utilize it during worship. Thanks to our Nursery volunteers this week, Joye Quire & Beverly Versfelt.

Fellowship Lunch

Following worship this Sunday we hope you will join us in Heritage Hall for a good meal and fellowship around the tables with your church family.

Opportunities Sundays at 9 a.m.

Adult Sunday Morning Bible Studies

We offer several options for Adults to engage in Bible Study and community Sunday mornings at 9 a.m. We invite you to try one this Sunday!

Digging Deeper | Heritage Hall

A group of adults of all ages. They are currently studying of the Gospel of John.

Masters Class | Conference Room

A group of adults of all ages, utilizing the Formations curriculum to facilitate class discussion. They begin a new study this Sunday, Paths of Righteousness. This week's lesson is Scripture focusing on Psalm 119:9-16, 25-32.

Sonshine Class | Room 10

A group composed primarily of retired adults, this class utilizes the Formations curriculum to facilitate class discussion. They begin a new study this Sunday, Paths of Righteousness. This week's lesson is Scripture focusing on Psalm 119:9-16, 25-32.

Special Needs Class | Room 9

This group of adults with intellectual disabilities is part of our Special Needs Ministry. They start a new study this Sunday, Stories About the First Church.

FirstYOUTH Sunday Morning Bible Study

Our Middle & High School students are invited to the Multipurpose Room each Sunday at 9 a.m. for a fun time of community and discipleship with your peers and caring adult leaders. The current series is called On Earth, as It Is in Heaven. This week's lesson will focus on Acts 9:36-43 where they'll learn we can be disciples of Jesus.

FirstKIDS Choirs

We offer choirs for both Preschool & Elementary-aged kids each Sunday at 9 a.m. Here kids learn music and worship leadership in a fun, age-appropriate environment, and prepare for opportunities to share and lead in Sanctuary worship. We would love for your kids to join us!



Elementary Kids Choir (K-5th) meets in Room 206 (Library).

Preschool Kids Choir (Age 2-Pre-K) meets in Room 109.

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

We invite you to join us in the Narthex this Sunday for coffee, juice, and other goodies along with fellowship with your church family. We'll see you Sunday!

Fellowship Lunch
THIS Sunday, May 3 | Following Worship

We hope you'll join us following worship this Sunday for a good meal and fellowship with your church family around the tables in Heritage Hall. This month's menu is:

Sweet & Tangy Chicken

Broccoli Casserole

Salad

Coconut Almond Cake

Fellowship lunch is free; donations are accepted.

Monday Fun Day

Celebrate Memorial Day with Elvis
Monday, May 18 | 10:30 a.m.

Our May senior adult fun day will be "Celebrate Memorial Day with Elvis". Elvis tribute artist Dorian Alberti will entertain us and we will enjoy a Memphis BBQ lunch. Please RSVP at the link below by May 13.

Summer Suppers
Sunday, June 7 & Sunday, July 19

We are delighted to be bringing back Summer Suppers in June and July!

These meals are an opportunity for you to connect with other folks in the First Baptist family around the supper table in one another's homes. You can sign up to be a host or sign up to attend dinner at someone else's home. The host will coordinate food (host provided or potluck style), and welcome everyone for an informal time of food and fellowship.

There is one date in June and one in July. We encourage you to sign up for both dates if you're able as your group and location will be different each time!

LIFE Groups Sign Ups Open

We would love to see each member of our church family plugged in and connected to a LIFE Group, which are small groups who meet together for community and discipleship = doing life together. In a LIFE Group you can find support, encouragement, growth, and fellowship. These groups are formed by connecting people by interests, geography, or stage of life. We hope you will set aside time in the coming season to join others in a LIFE group. You can read more and sign up to be a part at the link below.

Serve St Pete Day - THANK YOU!

A HUGE thank you to the 43 of you who joined us for Serve St Pete Day on Saturday!

We were able to serve at The Next STEPP Center, Parc Center for Disabilities, and Positive Impact Ministries.

We're already looking forward to our next Serve St Pete Day in the Fall!

Graduate Recognition

It is nearing the time of year when many will be graduating, and if that includes you, your First Baptist family would love to celebrate with you!

We'll recognize our FirstYOUTH high school graduates in worship on May 24.

We would also love to recognize any post-secondary graduates in our newsletter.

You can submit the graduate's name, diploma/degree/certificate being earned, awarding institution, any known plans for the future, and a photo of the graduate via email at the link below.

Mission Partner Highlight: Cultivate Abundance

Rick & Ellen Burnette are CBF Field Personnel with whom we have an encourager church relationship supporting their ministry, Cultivate Abundance, which provides food for their migrant farmworker neighbors in Immokalee, Florida. Cultivate Abundance was recently featured in Faith & Leadership. You can read the article here.

The Week Ahead

Thursday

12-4 p.m. - Food Pantry

Friday

7 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous

Sunday

9 a.m. - Adult Bible Studies | FirstYOUTH Bible Study | FirstKIDS Choirs

10 a.m. - Coffee & Pastries Fellowship

10:30 a.m. - Sanctuary Worship | Preschool Worship | Nursery

11:45 a.m. - Fellowship Lunch

Monday

9 a.m. - Prayer Gathering

1 p.m. - Quilting Ministry

Tuesday

12-4 p.m. - Food Pantry

Wednesday

6:30 p.m. - Choir Rehearsal

Thursday

12-4 p.m. - Food Pantry

Upcoming Events & Save-the-Date

May

3 - Communion | Fellowship Lunch

18 - Monday Fun Day | FAST Joshua Assembly

22 - Promiseland VPK Graduation

24 - Pentecost | FirstYOUTH Graduate Recognition

25 - Church Campus Closed (Memorial Day Holiday)

June

7 - June Summer Suppers

13 - Church Work Day

15 - Monday Fun Day

17-19 - Cooperative Baptist Fellowship General Assembly (Jacksonville, Florida)

20 - Next STEPP Gather for Life

July

19 - June Summer Suppers

25 - Promiseland Preschool 25th Anniversary Party

August

9 - Blessing of the Backpacks | Fellowship Lunch

September

7 - Church Campus Closed (Labor Day Holiday)

20 - First Baptist 135th Anniversary Celebration

Contact Us

First Baptist Church of St. Petersburg

1900 Gandy Blvd N

St. Petersburg, FL 33702

727.576.5508

fbc@fbcstpete.org