June 6 Worship Service Bulletin

First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, Florida 

Order of Worship - June 6, 2021 – 10 a.m. 

Second Sunday After Pentecost / Lord’s Supper 

Preacher – Rev. Dr. Dawn Conti 

 Prelude:  “Communion” (Let Us Break Bread Together), Charles Callahan (b. 1951) - Performed by Jack Rain, organ   

 Welcome and Announcements - Rev. Dr. Dawn Conti     

Call to Worship - Dawn  Conti

Praise God for the wonders of creation: the moon and stars, the birds of the air, and beasts of the field.

O God, our God, how majestic is your name.

You have created all things an proclaim all things good. You have created each one of us and proclaim that we are good.

O God, our God, how majestic is your name.

Be present with us now in all your wonderful ways!

Hymn # 667: “When Morning Gilds the Skies” LAUDES DOMINI

Call to Reconciliation  - Rev. Megan McMillan

If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sin, God who is faithful and just, will forgive us our sin and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. In humility and faith, let us confess our sins together before God and one another:

Unison Prayer of Forgiveness - Megan McMillan

Creator God, you have brought the world into being and created each of us in your image. We confess that we have not cared for your world as we should. We have neglected ourselves and each other. We have squandered the resources of the world you created. You ask us to “mend our ways, agree with one another, and live in peace.” Yet we continue to hold grudges and thrive on divisiveness rather than peace. Forgive us God and strengthen us to honor your creation and creatures. Give us courage to follow Jesus and share the good news of your love for all. In the name of Jesus the Christ.  Amen.              

Assurance of Forgiveness - Megan McMillan

Who is in a position to condemn? Only Christ. And Christ died for us, Christ rose for us, Christ reigns in power for us, Yet, Christ prays for us. Anyone who is in Christ is a new creation. The old life has gone; a new life has begun. (Rom. 8:34; 2 Cor. 5:17) Friends, believe the good news of the gospel: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven, freed and made whole! Thanks be to God.  

Children’s Message - Gay Wasik-Zegel

1st Scripture Reading: Genesis 1:1-2:4a - Karen Kisten

2nd Scripture Reading: Psalm 8 - Karen Kisten

Praise Song: “Take My Life” - Performed by FPC Praise Band        

Sermon Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20 - Dawn Conti

Prayer for Illumination - Dawn Conti

Sermon:  “Last Words” - Dawn Conti

Presentation of our Gifts – Invitation and Prayer - Karen Kisten

Offertory Solo: “The Call” from Five Mystical Songs, Ralph Vaughan Williams, (1872–1958) - Performed by Gerald Arnold, tenor

Doxology  OLD HUNDREDTH 

Lord’s Supper & Lord’s Prayer - Dawn Conti & Megan McMillan

Praise Song: “Holy Water” - Performed by FPC Praise Band

Charge & Benediction - Dawn Conti & Megan McMillan

Postlude: “Dialogue”, Gilbert M. Martin (b. 1941) - Performed by Jack Rain, organ