May 21 Sanctuary Worship Bulletin

First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, Florida  

Order of Worship – May 21, 2023– 11 a.m.  

Seventh Sunday of Easter

Rev. Ginny Ellis

Prelude: “Variations on Deo Gracias” (Ascension hymn 258), Robert Lind (b. 1940) - Jack Rain, organ

Welcome and Announcements - Ginny Ellis

Call to Worship - Ginny Ells

Your ways, O God, are Holy.  What God is as great as you?.

You are the one who does miracles. You display your power among your people.

The waters saw you, the cloud poured down rain, the skies resounded with thunder,

Your path led through the sea; you led your people through the mighty waters.

You always lead your people like a good shepherd leads the flock.

Processional Hymn #35: “Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty” LOBE DEN HERREN

Call to Reconciliation - Dave Hunt

Prayer for Reconciliation - Dave Hunt

Assurance of Pardon - Dave Hunt

Friends, believe the Good News: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven.                                  

Lighting the Peace Candle and Passing the Peace - Ginny Ellis

…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

Minute for Mission- Shaina Bent - Chief Operations Officer, St. Pete Free Clinic                                          

Presentation of our Gifts – Invitation and Prayer - Robin Lyle

…Please join me in a unison Prayer of Dedication: 

We are thankful people, O God, knowing your love for us and bringing these gifts. We offer ourselves to serve you today. Receive and bless who we are and what we do. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Offertory Anthem: “Vision” - FPC Handbell Choir

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 - Robin Lyle                                                         

First Scripture: Isaiah 45:1-7, John 17:1-5 - Robin Lyle 

Musical Meditation:  Sonata K.570 “Allegro,” W.A. Mozart (1756–1791) - London Kluytman, piano

Sermon Scripture: John 17:6-11 - Ginny Ellis

Sermon: “His Prayer for Us” - Ginny Ellis

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

Hymn #733: “We All Are One in Mission” ES FLOG EIN KLEINS WALDVÖGELEIN

Congregational Meeting

- Resume the meeting that was adjourned at the earlier service

- Read the minutes/report the previous part of the meeting

- Report from the Nominating Committee

- Election of Deacons for unexpired terms

Class of 2023 - Lynne Mormino; Class of 2024 - Nancy Ogden; Class of 2025 - Kathy Arsenault

- Adjourn the Meeting

Charge & Benediction - Ginny Ellis

Postlude: “Improvisation and Toccata on Diademata” (Ascension hymn 268), Lani Smith (1934–2015) - Jack Rain, organ