Weekly Church Newsletter | May 15, 2025

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

Worship This Sunday

5th Sunday of Easter | May 18, 2025 | 10:30 a.m.

Songs of Worship

Soon And Very Soon

Holy Spirit Come

Love Song

Let The Redeemed

Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Sermon

"Love"

John 13:31-35

Big Idea: Our lives and our community must be characterized by love.

Graduate Recognition

As part of our worship this Sunday, we will recognize those members of the First Baptist family who are celebrating graduations.

Kids Worship

Our Elementary-aged Kids are invited to Kids worship this Sunday where they'll explore the Parable of the Talents in Matthew 25:14-30 learning to look for ways to use what you've been given.

Preschool Worship

Our Preschoolers are invited to Preschool Worship where this Sunday they'll dig into the story of Deborah in Judges 4:1-10, 14; 5:1-31 learning God helps us do big things.

Nursery

We offer a volunteer-staffed nursery for children 2 and under for any families who would like to utilize it during worship.

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. They're getting ready for their next time leading in worship - come join them!

Elementary Kids Choir | Room 206

For kindergarteners through sixth graders, a fun environment to learn music with friends and prepare for leading in worship. They're getting ready for their next time leading in worship soon - come join them!

FirstYOUTH | Multipurpose Room

A gathering of Middle & High School Students, for community and Bible study. 

This month's study is How to See God.

Digging Deeper Class | Room 204

A co-ed group of adults of all ages. They're currently studying Nehemiah.

Masters Class | Conference Room

A co-ed group of adults of all ages, utilizing the Formations curriculum to facilitate class discussion. Their May study is "Gifts of the Spirit".

Sonshine Class | Heritage Hall

A co-ed group composed primarily of retired adults, utilizing the Formations curriculum to facilitate class discussion. Their May study is "Gifts of the Spirit".

Special Needs Class | Heritage Hall Room 2

This co-ed group for adults with intellectual disabilities is part of our Special Needs Ministry. Their currently studying "Stories About Elijah"

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!

Discover First Baptist Lunch

THIS Sunday, May 18 | Following Worship

If you are a 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.

Monday Fun Day Birthday Bash

Monday, June 2 | 10:30 a.m.

Join us in Heritage Hall for fun, games, BBQ, and lots of cake & ice cream as celebrate EVERYONE'S birthday no matter where it falls on the calendar. We invite you to bring a box of baby diapers to donate to our mission partner Cultivate Abundance, and for a little extra fun, share a baby photo of yourself with Loraine Harrell!

Please RSVP at the link below by May 28.

Summer Suppers

Sunday, June 22 & Sunday, July 20

Back by popular demand, this summer we want to give you the opportunity 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 just to attend dinner in someone else's home for an informal time of food and fellowship.

There's one date in June and one in July. If you sign up for both dates your group and location will be different each time! Please RSVP at the link below.

Beach Fellowship

Sunday, June 29 | 4 p.m.

Come join your church family for an evening at the beach. We'll gather at the Fort DeSoto East Beach near Shelter 15. No RSVP necessary - just show up and enjoy being together.

Immokalee One Day Mission Trip

Friday, August 1

A group from First Baptist will head to Misiòn Peniel in Immokalee to serve alongside our mission partners from Cultivate Abundance on Friday, August 1. All 8 years old & older are invited to serve, but spots are limited. We'll depart from St. Petersburg in the early afternoon to arrive in Immokalee to serve from 2-6:30 p.m., then return home.

The group will help prep and distribute food bags and other items, including diapers.

To join the team, please sign up at the link below!

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 | Kids Worship | Preschool Worship | Nursery

5 p.m. - Sunday Night LIFE Group & Childcare

Monday

9 a.m. - Prayer

11 a.m. - Stone/Mastry LIFE Group

1 p.m. - Ceramics & Quilting Ministries

6:30 p.m. - Executive Leadership Team Meeting



Tuesday

1-4 p.m. - Food Pantry

Wednesday

6:30 p.m. - Choir Rehearsal

Thursday

1-4 p.m. - Food Pantry

Friday

11:30 a.m. - Promiseland Preschool Graduation

Upcoming Events

May

16 - Promiseland Preschool Graduation (11:30 a.m.)

18 - Graduate Recognition | Discover First Baptist

26 - Church Campus Closed - Memorial Day Holiday

28 - Time of Praise

June

2 - Monday Fun Day

8 - Pentecost Sunday

21 - Church Work Day

22 - Summer Suppers (June)

24-26 - CBF General Assembly (St. Louis, MO)

29 - Beach Fellowship

July

4 - Church Campus Closed - Independence Day Holiday

20 - Summer Suppers (July)

August

1 - One Day Mission Trip to Immokalee

10 - Promotion Sunday & Blessing of the Backpacks

Contact Us

First Baptist Church of St. Petersburg

1900 Gandy Blvd N

St. Petersburg, FL 33702

727.576.5508

fbc@fbcstpete.org