Weekly Church Newsletter | February 5, 2026

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

Worship This Sunday

February 8, 2026 | 10:30 a.m.

Songs of Worship

All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name

Never Once w/ 'Tis So Sweet

Standing on the Promises

Believe For It

Open My Eyes, That I May See

Sermon

The Mind of Christ

1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Ben Winder

Big Idea: Because we are being transformed into the very likeness of Christ, we have the mind of Christ to understand that Christ the crucified is the basis and means of understanding the meaning of life.

Preschool Worship & Kids Worship

Our preschool & elementary-aged kids are invited to Preschool & Kids Worship this Sunday where they will learn about the story when Jesus Calms the Storm in Mark 4:35-41. Thanks to Greg & Danielle Bourne for being our Kids Worship adult leaders and Greg & Jenny Hochsprung for being our Preschool Worship adult leaders this week!

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, Candy Scherer & Claudia White!

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. Their study through February 15 is called Tales of Crime and Punishment.

Sonshine Class | Room 10

A group composed primarily of retired adults, this class utilizes the Formations curriculum to facilitate class discussion. Their study through February 15 is called Tales of Crime and Punishment.

Special Needs Class | Room 2

This group of adults with intellectual disabilities is part of our Special Needs Ministry. Their current study is Stories About Jesus' Ministry.

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. They are beginning a new study this Sunday - The Kingdom is Near: Stories from Matthew. This week's lesson is about Treasure from Heaven from Matthew 19:16-30 learning we can question wealth & earthly possessions.

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!

FAST Network Meeting

THIS Sunday, February 8 | Following Worship

All those who are FAST Justice Ministry Network Members are strongly encouraged to attend our FAST Network Meeting, and any others interested in our Justice Ministry are also invited to attend. We'll meet following worship THIS Sunday, February 8, share lunch, hear updates about the ministry, and work on our plans for inviting those we know to join us for Nehemiah Action, which we are hosting at First Baptist this year on April 16.

Please come join us!

Ash Wednesday Worship Service

Wednesday, February 18 | 6 p.m.

We invite you to join us for this special worship service in the Narthex which begins our Lenten journey to Easter. It is a meaningful service of repentance and the imposition of ashes, which is engaging for all ages.

Senior Adult Day Trip - Tabernacle in the Wilderness

Thursday, February 19

Join us as we travel to Tabernacle in the Wilderness at the Leslie Hale Teaching Center in Tarpon Spring with lunch at Dimitri's on the Water. We will depart the church at 9 a.m. The trip cost is a $10 donation for the museum with each person paying for their own lunch. Please sign up at the link below by February 16.

Lunch & Learn: Stroke Prevention

Sunday, March 8 | Following Worship

Our Health Ministry, part of the Baycare Faith Community Nursing Program, is offering a lunch & learn about stroke prevention following worship on Sunday, March 8.

All participants will need to complete their risk card prior to the event, which can be done by visiting the Health Ministry monthly Blood Pressure Clinic. The clinics remaining before the lunch and learn are February 8 and March 8, 9:50-10:25 a.m. in Room 12 near Heritage Hall.

The lunch & learn event is free of charge, but a reservation is required.

Please RSVP at the link below by March 6.

2025 Giving Statements

2025 Giving Statements have been distributed via email to those who have an email address on file and are via mail for those who do not. They can also always be accessed online through your Realm account. If you have questions about your giving statement, please contact Church Business Administrator Rhonda McVey (rmcvey@fbcstpete.org | 727.235.0360).

2026 Offering Envelopes Available for Pick Up

Those who requested personalized 2026 Offering Envelopes may pick them up beginning Sunday in the Narthex. If you did NOT request envelopes, but would like to have them, there are a limited number of blank offering envelopes packets available to pick up, too.

Carol Conaway Community Hero

Just a quick shout out and celebration alongside church member Carol Conaway. You might know Carol as a faithful Sunday School teacher and tireless servant in our Food Pantry Ministry. She was also recognized by the Tampa Bay Lightning last week as a Community Hero for her work volunteering with the Suncoast Voices for Children, a local non-profit which works to meet the unmet needs of abused and neglected children. Carol has volunteered with Suncoast Voices for Children faithfully for over 16 years. Along with the recognition, Carol also earned a contribution to Suncoast Voices for Children from the Lightning for $50,000. Well done, Carol, and well deserved! Thank you for your life of generous faithfulness to serve and care for the least of these.

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

9:50 a.m. - Blood Pressure Clinic

10 a.m. - Coffee & Pastries Fellowship

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

11:45 a.m. - FAST Network Meeting

Monday

9 a.m. - Prayer Meeting

1 p.m. - Quilting Ministry



Tuesday

12-4 p.m. - Food Pantry

12 p.m. - Facilities Committee Meeting

Wednesday

6 p.m. - Time of Praise

6:30 p.m. - Choir Rehearsal

Thursday

12-4 p.m. - Food Pantry

Upcoming Events

February

8 - FAST Network Meeting

18 - Ash Wednesday Service (6 p.m.)

19 - Senior Adult Day Trip

March

1 - Communion | Fellowship Lunch | Blood Pressure Clinic

8 - Health Ministry Lunch & Learn - Stroke Prevention

9 - FAST Rally

29 - Palm Sunday | Egg Hunt & Fellowship Lunch

April

2 - Maundy Thursday Supper & Worship (6 p.m.)

3 - Good Friday Stations of the Cross (6 p.m.)

5 - Easter Sunday

16 - Nehemiah Action

26 - Discover First Baptist

Contact Us

First Baptist Church of St. Petersburg

1900 Gandy Blvd N

St. Petersburg, FL 33702

727.576.5508

fbc@fbcstpete.org