Weekly Church Newsletter | January 8, 2026

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

Worship This Sunday

January 11, 2026 | 10:30 a.m.

Songs of Worship

Forever Reign

Build My Life

Breathe on Me Breath of God w/ Breathe

All Hail King Jesus

Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)

Sermon

Jesus the Pioneer

Hebrews 12:1-3 | Ben Winder

Big Idea: Following Jesus means we will go to new places; let us follow him boldly there!

Kids Worship

Our elementary-aged kids are invited to Kids Worship this Sunday where they'll begin their new series Game Plan: Growing Stronger in Faith Every Day. This week they'll explore The Lord's Prayer in Matthew 6:9-13 learning to practice praying to God. Thanks to our Kids Worship volunteers this week, Greg & Danielle Bourne.

Preschool Worship

Our preschool kids are invited to Preschool Worship this Sunday where they'll continue their series Book Fair: The Bible Teaches Me the Best Things. This week they'll explore the story of Philip from Acts 8:26-35 learning I can hear from God. Thanks to our Preschool Worship volunteers this week, Claudia White & 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, Greg & Jenny Hochsprung

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 January study is called Tell the World.

Sonshine Class | Room 10

A group composed primarily of retired adults, this class utilizes the Formations curriculum to facilitate class discussion. Their January study is called Tell the World.

Special Needs Class | Room 2

This group of adults with intellectual disabilities is part of our Special Needs 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.

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!

Immokalee One-Day Mission Trip

Friday, January 16

We've been given the late-breaking opportunity to travel to Immokalee next Friday, January 16 to help our friends at Cultivate Abundance & Misión Peniel with their weekly food distribution ministry because another group that was going to assist has had to cancel. All 13 years & older are invited to serve. We will depart from St. Petersburg in the late morning and arrive in Immokalee to serve from 1:30-6:30 p.m., then return home that evening. You can learn more and sign up at the link below.

Discover First Baptist Lunch

Sunday, January 25 | Following Worship

If you are curious about what it might mean to be a member of First Baptist, we invite you to join us for a FREE Discover First Baptist lunch. We will share a meal together and take time for you to learn all about our church and what it means to be a church member. It is also a wonderful space to ask any questions you may have. Our next Discover First Baptist is Sunday, January 25, following worship in the Conference Room.

We hope you will RSVP at the link below and join us!

FAST Network Meeting

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 on 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.

Mark your calendar and join us!

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

9:30 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. - Annual Leadership Meeting

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

January

11 - Annual Leadership Meeting

16 - Immokalee One-Day Mission Trip

19 - Church Campus Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

25 - Discover First Baptist

February

1 - Communion | Fellowship Lunch | Blood Pressure Clinic

8 - FAST Network Meeting

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

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