Weekly Church Newsletter | February 6, 2025

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

Worship This Sunday

February 9, 2025 | 10:30 a.m.

Songs of Worship

Everlasting God

Lift Every Voice and Sing

Doxology

Your Spirit

Who Else

I Surrender All

Believer's Baptism

In worship this Sunday we will celebrate the believer's baptism of 

Margareth Ferreira Anderson

Sermon

"START"

Isaiah 6:1-8

Big Idea: The first thing required to grab hold of God's good and beautiful future is to be willing to begin.

Preschool Worship

Our Preschoolers' monthly theme is Wheels On The Bus, in which they're learning Jesus loves everyone. This week they'll by exploring the story of The Twelve Disciples in Matthew 4:18-22, 9:9-10, 10:2-4, and John 1:43-49 learning Jesus wants to be my friend forever.

Kids Worship

Our elementary-aged kids will jump into their monthly theme of MADE: Discover Who You're Made to Be. They'll be exploring the story of Moses and the Burning Bush from Exodus 3-4:15 learning I can trust God no matter what.

Before Worship This Sunday

9 a.m. Opportunities for All Ages

Preschool Kids Choir | Room 109

A fun, music-filled time for 2 year olds through Pre-K friends learning to love music and worship Jesus.

Elementary Kids Choir | Room 206

For kindergarteners through sixth graders, a fun environment to learn music with friends and prepare for leading in worship.

FirstYOUTH | Multipurpose Room

A gathering of Middle & High School Students, for community and Bible study. Their current series is "Be For Real".



Digging Deeper Class | Room 204

A co-ed group of adults of all ages. They're currently in a series on Ezra & Nehemiah.

Masters Class | Conference Room

A co-ed group of adults of all ages, utilizing the Formations curriculum to facilitate class discussion. They're currently studying "The Prophet Elisa".

Raising Adults | Room 205

A co-ed group of adults, taught by Pastor Ben, which utilizes the Connections curriculum following the Revised Common Lectionary to facilitate class discussion. They're currently studying, "Blessed or Cursed".

Sonshine Class | Heritage Hall

A co-ed group composed primarily of retired adults, utilizing the Formations curriculum to facilitate class discussion. They're currently studying "The Prophet Elisa".

Special Needs Class | Heritage Hall Room 2

This co-ed group for adults with intellectual disabilities is part of our Special Needs Ministry. They're currently studying "Luke's Stories of Jesus' 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!

FAST Network Meeting

Sunday, February 9 | Following Worship

Following worship THIS Sunday, February 9, all First Baptist FAST Justice Ministry Network members are encouraged to join us for lunch in Heritage Hall. We'll provide updates on our ongoing issue work and talk through our plans for reaching our goals for Nehemiah Action (which we are hosting on Monday, April 7). Anyone who is interested in our Justice Ministry is welcome to attend! If you have questions, contact your FAST Team Leaders - Doug Harrell or Ben Winder.

Souper Bowl of Caring

Donations for Food Pantry

In honor of the BIG GAME this Sunday, we invite you to bring cans of chunky soup (or other non-perishable food items like pasta sauce, cereal, peanut butter, jelly, other can goods) to stock our Food Pantry. You'll find baskets around the church over the next couple of weeks to drop off your donations.

Great Chili Cook Off

Sunday, February 16 | Following Worship

Following worship on Sunday, February 16 we'll gather in Heritage Hall for the Great Chili Cook Off! Prizes will be given in the following categories: 

Traditional | White | Vegetarian | CROWD FAVORITE

You're invited to sign up to bring a pot of chili to share, or just sign up to join the fun (and eat!) without making any chili. Please RSVP at the link below!

Discover First Baptist

Sunday, February 23 | Following Worship

If you are new church member or curious about church membership, we invite you to join us for this free lunch at which you'll learn about First Baptist and be able to ask any questions you might have about our church. Please RSVP at the link below!

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

February 28 - Black American Speak-in

March 7 - Field Day

April 2 - School Photo Day

April 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.

2025 Offering Envelopes

If you requested personalized giving envelopes for 2025, they are available for pickup in the Narthex. If you would like your envelopes mailed to you, please contact the church office and let us know. If you did not request envelopes, but would like some, a limited number of blank envelopes are available to pick up in the Narthex as well, on a first-come, first-served basis.

2024 Giving Statements

2024 Giving Statements have been distributed via email and are always available in your Realm account. Those without an email address on file should have received their giving statements in the mail. If you have not received your giving statement or have any questions, please contact the church office.

The Next Week's Schedule

Sunday

9 a.m. - Adult & Youth Bible Studies | Preschool & Elementary Kids Choirs

10 a.m. - Coffee & Pastries Fellowship

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

11:30 a.m. - FAST Justice Ministry Network Meeting



Monday

9 a.m. - Weekly Prayer Meeting

10:30 a.m. - Monday Fun Day

1 p.m. - Quilting & Ceramics Ministries



Tuesday

1-4 p.m. - Food Pantry

Wednesday

6:30 p.m. - Choir Rehearsal

Thursday

1-4 p.m. - Food Pantry

Upcoming Events

February

9 - FAST Network Meeting

16 - Great Chili Cook Off

23 - Discover First Baptist

March

2 - Communion | Fellowship Lunch | Blood Pressure Clinic

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

10 - FAST Rally

April

6 - Blood Pressure Clinic

7 - FAST Nehemiah Action

13 - Palm Sunday Fellowship & Egg Hunt

17 - Maundy Thursday Service

18 - Stations of the Cross

20 - Easter Sunday

21 - Church Campus Closed

Contact Us

First Baptist Church of St. Petersburg

1900 Gandy Blvd N

St. Petersburg, FL 33702

727.576.5508

fbc@fbcstpete.org