May 5 Sanctuary Worship Bulletin

First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, Florida

Order of Worship - May 5, 2024 – 11 a.m.   

Sixth Sunday After Easter / Lord’s Supper    

Rev. Ginny Ellis 

Prelude: “Communion,” Théodore Dubois (1837–1924) - Jack Rain, organ 

Welcome - Ginny Ellis 

Call to Worship - Ginny Ellis 

Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless God's holy name. 
Bless the Lord, O my soul, and do not forget all his benefits.
Our God forgives all your iniquity and heals all your diseases, 
Our God redeems your life from the pit, and crowns you with steadfast love and mercy, 
The Lord satisfies you with good as long as you live,
so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.                               

Processional Hymn #369: “Blessing and Honor” O QUANTA QUALIA  

Lighting of the Peace Candle and Passing of the Peace - Jim Garnett 

…The peace of Christ be with you. / And also with you. 

*Response #240: “Alleluia, Alleluia, Give Thanks” ALLELUIA No. 1 

Moment for All Ages - Ginny Ellis

Prayer for Illumination - Jim Garnett                                 

First Reading: 1 John 5:1-5 - Jim Garnett 

Sermon Scripture: John 15:9-17 - Ginny Ellis 

Sermon: “Love Seen…In Our Relationship with God” - Ginny Ellis

Presentation of our Gifts – Invitation and Prayer - Susan Luehrs 

…Please join me in a unison Prayer of Dedication:  

Giver of Life, behind this offering lies the busyness of our world: the office, the home, the classroom, the highways, and the corridors.  Save us from creating a world where wealth accumulates and people decay.  Accept this offering and our lives, limited as they are, as willing instruments for love in your world. Amen.

Offertory Anthem, Hymn #48: “Rain Down” - Chancel Choir & Congregation       

*Doxology with Alleluias #609 LASST UNS ERFREUEN 

The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper

Invitation to the Table 

Hymn #498: “Loaves Were Broken, Words Were Spoken” BEACH SPRING 

The Great Thanksgiving  

The Lord be with you. / And also with you. 

Lift up your hearts. / We lift them to the Lord. 

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. / It is right to give our thanks and praise. 

Prayer of Consecration and the Lord’s Prayer 

…We lift our hearts in joyful praise:  

Hymn #552:  “Holy, Holy, Holy” LAND OF REST  

Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.  Hosanna in the highest. 

…. And as we proclaim the mystery of faith.  

Christ has died. Christ has risen. Christ will come again. 

…Through Christ, with Christ in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, All glory and honor are yours, Almighty God, forever and ever. Amen.  

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done. On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation. But deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.   

The people come to receive the elements 

Prayer of Thanksgiving (unison):

O God, you have so greatly loved us, long sought us, and mercifully redeemed us. Give us grace that in everything we may yield ourselves, our wills and our works, a continual thank offering to you. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.    

Announcements (for complete list, please see below) - Ginny Ellis

Recessional Hymn #494: “Jesus, Thou Joy of Loving Hearts”  QUEBEC 

Charge & Benediction - Ginny Ellis  

Postlude: “Grand Chœur” (Grand Chorus), Théodore Dubois (1837–1924) - Jack Rain, organ

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Announcements:

Today, May 5

  • A Stephen Minister is available at the close of this service

  • FPC Explorers’ outing to Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, 1 p.m. 

Monday, May 6

  • Lectio/Visio Divina, 10 a.m., via Zoom

Tuesday, May 7

  • Ladies’ Bible study, 9 a.m. Youth Center

Wednesday, May 8

  • Wednesday Night Dinner: Cook-out! 5:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall; RSVP online or call the Church Office.

  • NO Praise Band Rehearsal 

Friday, May 10

  • Men’s Bible Study, 8 a.m., Room N-123

  • Men's Lunch Bible Study, 12 p.m., via Zoom 

Sunday, May 12

  • Childcare available 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Pickups, Room S-203

  • Connect Service, 9 a.m., Youth Center

  • Faith Journey class, 9:45 a.m., Chapel

  • “Parable Quest” class (for kids pre-K through 5th grade) 10 a.m., Room  S-202

  • Power Hour class, 10 a.m., Youth Center

  • “Next” Adult class, 10 a.m., Room S-100

  • Presbyterianism class, 10 a.m., Church Office Conference Room 

Upcoming Events:

  • Sunday, May 19, Mission Sunday, 10 a.m., Fellowship Hall; we will be packing health kits for the Honduras Mission Team

  • Sunday, May 19, New Member Inquirer’s Class, 12 p.m., Chapel

  • Monday, May 20, Stated Session meeting, 7 p.m.

  • Wednesday, May 22, 5:30 p.m., Beach Drive Forum: “State of the Arts in Tampa Bay” by Paul Wilborn, award-winning journalist, author, playwright, pianist, singer and executive director of the Palladium Theater at St. Petersburg College.

  • Monday, May 29, Church Office closed for Memorial Day

Amy McCutcheon