November 21 Worship Service Bulletin
First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, Florida
Order of Worship – November 21, 2021 – 10 a.m.
Christ the King Sunday
Rev. Megan McMillan
Prelude: “Prelude for Thanksgiving” (on a theme by Kremser—hymn 336), William C. Steere (1880–1960) - Performed by Jack Rain, organ
Welcome & Announcements - Rev. Ginny Ellis
Call to Worship - Ginny Ellis
Say among the nations, The Lord reigns.
Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice!
The Lord is coming to judge the earth.
God will judge the world with righteousness and truth.
So, let us worship God with praise and honor.
Hymn #336: “We Gather Together” KREMSER
Call to Reconciliation - Ginny Ellis
The proof of God’s amazing love is this: While we were yet sinners Christ died for us. Because we have faith in Christ, we dare to approach God with confidence. In faith and penitence, let us confess our sin before God and one another.
Unison Prayer of Forgiveness - Ginny Ellis
Merciful God, in Jesus, our risen Lord, we have seen your glory. Yet our sinfulness often blocks out the light of Christ. We are quick to accuse and slow to confess. We find faults easily in others while ignoring our own shortcomings. We have squandered your gifts. We have turned from your ways -- we have ignored your Word. Have mercy on us, compassionate God. Pour out your Holy Spirit on our sinful lives. Wash us with your love and cleanse us day by day so that we might move closer to the people you would have us be. By your mercy, forgive our sins. By your grace, free us to try again. Silence is kept. Amen.
Assurance of Forgiveness - Ginny Ellis
Remember the promise Apostle Paul declares: “What will separate us from the love of Christ? Hardship? Distress? Peril or sword? No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through the God who loves us. Let us rejoice that, no matter what is happening around us, no matter what we have done, God’s deep love will never let us go.” Friends, hear the Good News of the Gospel: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven, freed and made whole! Thanks be to God!
Moment for All Ages (formerly known as Children’s Sermon) - Rev. Megan McMillan
Passing of the Peace
Prayer for Illumination - Robin Lyle
O God, your thoughts are not our thoughts, your ways are not our ways. So, guide us by your Word and Spirit, and open our minds and hearts to your truth, speaking through the scriptures. By that truth, may our thoughts and our ways become a greater reflection of yours. Amen.
1st Scripture: Psalm 93 - Robin Lyle
2nd Scripture: Revelation 1:4b-8 - Robin Lyle
Praise Song: “Rising” - Performed by FPC Praise Band
Sermon Scripture: John 18:33-37 - Megan McMillan
Sermon: “The Kin-dom of Christ” - Rev. Megan McMillan
Praise Song: “God So Loved” - Preformed by FPC Praise Band
Presentation of our Gifts – Invitation and Prayer - Robin Lyle
Offertory: “Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven” - arr. Dave and Jean Perry - Performed by Chancel Choir; Kevin Clark, trumpet
Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH
Prayers of the People - Ginny Ellis
Hymn #367: “Come, Ye Thankful People, Come” ST. GEORGE’S WINDSOR
Charge & Benediction - Megan McMillan
Postlude: “Nun danket alle Gott” (Now Thank We All Our God, hymn 643), Homer Whitford (1892–1980) - Performed by Jack Rain, organ