June 4 Sanctuary Worship Bulletin

First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, Florida  

Order of Worship – June 4, 2023– 11 a.m.  

Trinity Sunday / Lord’s Supper

Rev. Ginny Ellis

Prelude: “Introduction and Hymn on Holy, Holy, Holy” (hymn 1), Piet Post (1919–1979) - Jack Rain, organ

Welcome and Announcements (see below for list of announcements) - Rev. Jeanie Barnes 

Call to Worship - Jeanie Barnes

We have one life, a gift from our God,

One God whom we know as one in three:

Creator, Redeemer, Sustainer; Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

May we live our life for God by loving others.

As we come into this time of worship, let’s turn our focus to God.

Seeking forgiveness, doing justice, and loving our neighbors as ourselves.

Now we come to worship

Now we give thanks and praise to God.  Amen.

Hymn #1: “Holy, Holy, Holy!” NICAEA 

Lighting of the Peace Candle and Passing of the Peace - Rev. Ginny Ellis

The peace of Christ be with you. / And also with you.

Response #399: “God Welcomes All” (sing 2 times) 

Moment for All Ages - Ginny Ellis

Presentation of our Gifts – Invitation and Prayer - Sandi Averitt

…Please join me in a unison Prayer of Dedication: 

With grateful hearts we come, O Gracious God, bringing these gifts for your service. We offer ourselves in this worship; receive and bless us as your faithful servants. In Jesus' name, Amen. 

Offertory Anthem: “True Colors” arr. Matthew Brown - FPC Chancel Choir 

Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH

Prayer for Illumination - Sandi Averitt  

First Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-15 - Sandi Averitt 

Hymn #401: “Here in This Place” GATHER US IN

Sermon Scripture: Ephesians 2:16-22 - Ginny Ellis 

Sermon: “One Bread, One Body, One World, One God” - Ginny Ellis 

Commissioning of Mission Team to Honduras - Ginny Ellis & Jeanie Barnes

…TO CONGREGATION: Will you lift up our Mission Team in prayer as they travel, holding them in God’s care, entrusting their work and their witness to the heart of God? WE WILL

We now commission our Mission Team for this work:

God, Creator of this earth and all its people, on this Trinity Sunday we prepare to send forth some of our beloved people to be your hands, feet, voices and hearts in Honduras, a place far away, but dear to this church.

We thank you for their willingness to go and serve in that beautiful and special place.

Son of God, Savior and Friend, we lift these our brothers and sisters up for your special care.  We know that you have called them to this journey, even as you called the twelve, as you called leaders throughout the life of the church, and as you have called each of us to follow you. 

In coming days, as they travel, we ask your blessing on them.

Holy Spirit, Giver of Comfort, Wisdom, and Encouragement, we ask the gift of your fire and your breath, your wisdom and strength in the days of this Honduras mission. 

Holy Trinity, travel with this team, let them be a blessing for the world, for the people of Honduras and for our church, and bring them safely home, filled with joy and hope for your people, your church and your world.  AMEN.

Hymn #504: “We Come as Guests Invited” WIE LIEBLICH IST DER MAIEN 

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.   

…In awe and wonder we proclaim the mystery of Faith:                        

Christ has died. Christ has risen. Christ will come again.

…Let us pray together:

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 of Thanksgiving  (unison) 

Holy God, Three in One and One in Three, giver of cup and bread, send us from your table in confidence that all of us are your own children, born of your spirit, fed at your table, filled with your grace, sent to speak your truth and offer your love to the world in Christ’s name. Amen.

Hymn #530: “One Bread, One Body” ONE BREAD, ONE BODY 

Charge & Benediction - Ginny Ellis 

Postlude: “Festival Piece on Nicaea” (hymn 1), Jerry Westenkuehler (b. 1966) - Jack Rain, organ 

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Announcements: This Week in the Life of the Church

Today, June 4

  • A Stephen Minister, wearing a blue stole, is available at the close of this service. 

  • There will be a Pride Month reception following the worship service. All are welcome!

Monday, June 5

  • Lectio Divina, 10 a.m., via Zoom

Tuesday, June 6

  • Ladies’ Bible Study, 9 a.m., Youth Center

  • Meditation for Christians, 7 p.m., virtual

Wednesday June 7

  • Praise Band rehearsal, 7:30 p.m., Youth Center

Friday, June 9

  • Men’s Bible Study, 7:30 a.m., Room N-123 

  • Men's Lunch Bible Study, 12 p.m., via Zoom

Sunday, June 11

  • Childcare available 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Pick-ups Room 203

  • Faith Journey class meets at 10 a.m. in Room S-202

  • Power Hour Adult Sunday School class, 10 a.m., Youth Center

  • Men’s Meal Ministry will be cooking for Pinellas Hope (volunteers welcome!), 2 p.m. in Fellowship Hall kitchen

Upcoming Events:

  • Wednesday, June 14, Beach Drive Forum: “Food Is Medicine” by Dr. Kelli Cross. Childcare will be available by reservation.

  • Saturday, June 24, FPC will be participating in the downtown St. Pete Pride Parade

  • Monday, June 26, 1:30 p.m., Card Fellowship, Room N-218

Amy McCutcheon