May 15 Worship Service Bulletin
First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, FL
Order of Worship – May 15, 2022 – 10 a.m.
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Rev. Ginny Ellis
Prelude: “Hail, Jesus Christ, Our Redeemer!” Hugh S. Livingston, Jr. (1945–2014) - Jack Rain, organ
Welcome and Announcements - Rev. Ginny Ellis
Call to Worship - Rev. Megan McMillan
O come, let us sing to the Lord / And shout with joy to the rock of our salvation!
Let us come into God’s presence with thanksgiving / Singing joyful songs of praise.
Processional Hymn #267: “Come, Christians, Join to Sing” MADRID
Call to Reconciliation - Megan McMillan
If we claim to be without sin or fault, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. But when we come to God in prayer, our God is faithful and just and forgives us as we ask. Let us come in prayer.
Unison Prayer for Forgiveness - Megan McMillan
Merciful God, you promise forgiveness and new life, making each and all of us part of the body of Christ. Still sometimes even in our family or in the church we allow people to be hurt, disregarded, left behind. We know this is wrong; we know that it hurts us all. Remind us today of your promise to make us into a new creation. Forgive us and help us forgive one another so that we can live as you would have us live, one body, loved and loving. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Assurance of Forgiveness - Megan McMillan
The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. Jesus took our sins into his body on the cross so that we might be dead to sin and alive to all that is good. Friends, believe the Good News: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven, freed and made whole. Thanks be to God!
Passing of the Peace - Megan McMillan
Since God has forgiven us in Jesus Christ, let us learn to forgive one another, whenever there is need. The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. / And also with you.
Response Hymn #240: ALLELUIA NO. 1 (refrain only)
Alleluia, Alleluia! Give thanks to the risen Lord. / Alleluia, Alleluia! Give praise to his name.
Moment for All Ages - Diane Zuercher
Prayer for Illumination - Don Doddridge
First Scripture: John 4:5-30, 39-42 - Don Doddridge
Praise Song: “Take My Life” - FPC Praise Band
Sermon Scripture: John 10:7-10 - Ginny Ellis
Sermon: “What We’re Here For: Telling” - Ginny Ellis
Praise Song: “Firm Foundation (He Won’t)” - FPC Praise Band
Presentation of our Gifts – Invitation and Prayer - Don Doddridge
…Please join me in a responsive prayer of dedication:
It is our prayer today, O God, that your vision for this your church may be found in us as we bring our gifts for the work of the church and its ministries.
Take us this day, O God, and make of us a dedicated and eager people, ready to encounter the challenges that you set before us.
Shape our dreams and our gifts to please and serve you, for we are yours.
In Christ's name we pray, Amen.
Offertory Anthem: “Praise the Lord from Heaven” by Steven Beck
Doxology with Alleluias #609 LASST UNS ERFREUEN
Prayers of the People and Lord’s Prayer - Megan McMillan
Recessional Hymn #257: “The Risen Christ” WOODLANDS
Charge & Benediction - Ginny Ellis
Postlude: “Fanfare and Statement on Llanfair” (Easter hymn 245), Edward Broughton (1934–2015) - Jack Rain, organ