May 14 Sanctuary Worship Bulletin
First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, Florida
Order of Worship – 5/14/2023– 11 a.m.
Sixth Sunday of Easter / Mother’s Day
Rev. Jeanie Barnes
Prelude: Chorale and chorale prelude on “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring,” J. S. Bach (1685–1750) - Jack Rain, organ
Welcome and Announcements - Rev. Jeanie Barnes
Call to Worship (based on portions of Psalm 47:1-2 and Matthew 23:37) - Jeanie Barnes
Clap your hands, all you peoples; shout to God with loud songs of joy!
For the Lord, the Most High, is awesome!
As a hen gathers her brood under her wings, so God desires to gather us together.
Gather us, O God. We are here to worship and sing your praise!
Processional Hymn #14: “For the Beauty of the Earth” DIX
Prayer of the Day - Ginny Ellis
The Lighting of the Peace Candle and the Passing of the Peace - Ginny Ellis
May the peace of Christ be with you. / And also with you.
Response # 774: “There is Now a New Creation” verse 1 STUTTGART
Moment for All Ages - Ginny Ellis
Presentation of our Gifts – Invitation and Prayer - Fran Sims
…Please join me in a unison Prayer of Dedication:
We dedicate these gifts, Lord, even as we dedicate ourselves, trusting you whether we find ourselves in times of great challenge or celebrating the simple joys of living. We are ready to follow, traveling on in commitment to your promised kingdom. Use us, Lord, in the work of that kingdom and make us truly grateful for all your gifts. Amen.
Offertory Anthem: “Laudate Dominum” from Vesperæ solemnes de Confessore, KV 339 W.A. Mozart (1756–1791) - Chelsea Bolduc, soprano
Doxology with Alleluias #609 LASST UNS ERFREUEN
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow. Praise God all creatures high and low. Alleluia, alleluia! Praise God, in Jesus fully known: Creator, Word, and Spirit one. Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Prayer for Illumination - Fran Sims
First Scripture: John 14:15-21 - Fran Sims
Guest Musician: ”Largo” from the opera Xerxes, G. F. Händel (1685–1759) - Fred Gratta, violoncello
Sermon Scripture: Acts 1:1-9 - Jeanie Barnes
Sermon: “Is This the Time?” - Jeanie Barnes
Prayers of the People and Lord’s Prayer - Ginny Ellis
Hymn #643: “Now Thank We All Our God” NUN DANKET ALLE GOTT
Charge & Benediction - Jeanie Barnes
Postlude: “Rigaudon,” André Campra (1660–1744) - Jack Rain, organ