May 22 Worship Service Bulletin

First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, FL

Order of Worship – May 22, 2022 – 10 a.m.

Sixth Sunday of Easter

Rev. Ginny Ellis

Prelude: Hymn 244 and improvisation on “This Joyful Eastertide” Michael Burkhardt (b. 1957) - Jack Rain, organ

Welcome & Announcements - Rev. Megan McMillan

Call to Worship (from Isaiah 6) - Megan McMillan

Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying: “Whom shall I send and who will go for us?” And I said: “"Here am I. Send Me!” And God said, “Go and give my message to the people.” Let us sing praise to our God.

Processional Hymn #837: “What a Fellowship, What a Joy Divine” SHOWALTER

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 (refrain only) ALLELUIA NO. 1

Alleluia, Alleluia! Give thanks to the risen Lord. / Alleluia, Alleluia! Give praise to his name.

Moment for All Ages - Rev. Ginny Ellis

Prayer for Illumination - Ken Young

First Scripture: Genesis 1: 24-31 - Ken Young

Sermon Scripture: Matthew 19:13-15 - Ginny Ellis

Sermon: “What We’re Here For: Growing” - Ginny Ellis

Hymn #754: “Help Us Accept Each Other” BARONITA

Presentation of our Gifts – Invitation and Prayer - Ken Young

Offertory Anthem: “O My God Bestow Thy Tender Mercy” Giovanni Battista Pergolesi (c. 1710–1763) - Chancel Choir

Doxology with Alleluias #609 LASST UNS ERFREUEN

Prayers of the People and Lord’s Prayer - Ginny Ellis

Praise Song: “Friend of God” - FPC Praise Band

Charge & Benediction - Ginny Ellis

Postlude: “Vruechten” (This Joyful Eastertide, hymn 244), Keith Kolander (b. 1955) - Jack Rain, organ