June 5 Worship Service Bulletin

First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, FL 

Order of Worship – June 5, 2022 – 10 a.m. 

Day of Pentecost / Lord’s Supper

Rev. Megan McMillan

Prelude: “Come, Holy Ghost, Our Souls Inspire” (hymn 278), Wilbur Held (1914–2015) - Jack Rain, organ

Welcome & Announcements - Rev. Megan McMillan

Litany for Pentecost - Megan McMillan

Holy Spirit, Creator, in the beginning, you moved over the waters. From your breath all creation drew life. Without you, life turns to dust. / Come, Holy Spirit!

Holy Spirit, Counselor, by your inspiration, the prophets spoke and acted in faith. You clothed them in power to be bearers of your Word. / Come, Holy Spirit!

Holy Spirit, Power, you came as fire to Jesus’ disciple; you gave them voice before the rulers of this world. / Come, Holy Spirit!  

Holy Spirit, Sanctifier, you created us children of God; you make us the living temple of your presence; you intercede within us with signs too deep for words. / Come, Holy Spirit!

Holy Spirit, Giver of life, you guide and make holy the church you create; you give us gifts - the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and fortitude, the spirit of knowledge and piety, the spirit of the fear of the Lord, that the whole creation may be transformed. / Come, Holy Spirit!

Processional Hymn #300: “We Are One in the Spirit” THEY’LL KNOW WE ARE CHRISTIANS

Prayer of the Day - Megan McMillan

God, our creator Earth has many languages, but your gospel proclaims your love to all nations in one heavenly tongue. Make us messengers of the good news that, through the power of your Spirit, all the world may unite in one song of praise; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Passing of the Peace: May the peace of Christ be with you / And also with you.   

Response Hymn #288: “Spirit of the Living God” LIVING GOD

Moment for All Ages - Megan McMillan

Choral Anthem: “Therefore, Give Us Love” by Daniel Moe          

Prayer for Illumination - Gretchen Letterman

First Scripture: John 14:8-17, 25-27 - Gretchen Letterman 

Praise Song: “His Mercy Is More” - FPC Praise Band 

Sermon Scripture: Acts 2:1-21 - Megan McMillan

Sermon: “World on Fire” - Megan McMillan

Praise Song: “Hosanna (Praise Is Rising)” - FPC Praise Band 

Presentation of our Gifts – Invitation and Prayer - Gretchen Letterman                          

Offertory Anthem: “Gracious Spirit, Dwell with Me” K. Lee Scott (b. 1950) - Chancel Choir                 

Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH 

Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper                    

Invitation                                                                                                                 

Great Prayer of 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.       

Hymn 552 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.   

…Great is the mystery of Faith:  Christ has died. Christ has risen. Christ will come again.

Lord’s Prayer: 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 Words of Institution 

The Communion of the People                                                         

Prayer after Communion (Unison): Mighty God, we thank you for gathering us at your table and feeding us with the bread of life. As we now leave this table to go to the many places where you send us, send your Spirit with us, that we may share in your magnificent work: lifting up those who are laid low, showing mercy to all in need of human kindness, and feeding the bodies and hearts of all who are hungry, in the name of one who comes; Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 

Recessional Hymn #291 “Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness” SPIRIT

Charge & Benediction - Megan McMillan                                                                                                                   

Postlude: “Veni Creator Spiritus” (Come, Creator Spirit; hymn 278), Dom Paul Benoit (1893–1979) - Jack Rain, organ