May 7 Sanctuary Worship Bulletin
First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, Florida
Order of Worship – May 7, 2023– 11 a.m.
Fifth Sunday of Easter / Lord’s Supper
Rev. Ginny Ellis
Prelude: “Draw Nigh and Take the Body of the Lord” (hymn tune 624), Richard Warner (1908–1983) - Jack Rain, organ
Welcome and Announcements - Rev. Ginny Ellis
Call to Worship - Ginny Ellis
The One who shaped the universe, crafts us into a community of faith:
a people to shelter the homeless, a family to feed the hungry.
The One who made kittens and elephants, shapes us in the divine image:
so we can grow with Grace as we welcome the hopeless and the helpless.
The One who blesses us with flowers and waterfalls, gifts us with the way, the truth, the life golden
So that we can go to tell the story, to bring healing to a broken world.
Let us worship the One who is our God.
Processional Hymn #624: “I Greet Thee, Who My Sure Redeemer Art” TOULON
Morning Prayer - Rev. Jeanie Barnes
Lighting of the Peace Candle and Passing of the Peace - Jeanie Barnes
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 - Kirby Volz
…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: “Ave Verum Corpus,” W.A. Mozart (1756–1791) - Chancel 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 - Kirby Volz
First Scripture: John 10:14-16 - Kirby Volz
Hymn #22: “God of the Sparrow” ROEDER
Sermon Scripture: John 14:1-7 - Ginny Ellis
Sermon: “More than Enough Room” - Ginny Ellis
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)
God of Grace, you have renewed us at your table with the bread of life. May this food strengthen us in love and help us to serve you in each other and in our world. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Hymn #523:”You Satisfy the Hungry Heart” BICENTENNIAL
Charge & Benediction - Ginny Ellis
Postlude: “A Joyous Acclamation,” Lani Smith (1934–2015) - Jack Rain, organ