June 18 Sanctuary Worship Bulletin

First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, Florida  

Order of Worship – June 18, 2023 – 11 a.m.  

Third Sunday after Pentecost / Father’s Day

Rev. Ginny Ellis

Prelude: Mass for the Convents: XVIII. Tierce en taille, François Couperin (1668–1733) - Robert Todd, organ

Welcome and Announcements (see below for complete list of announcements) - Rev. Ginny Ellis

Call to Worship - Ginny Ellis

Today is Father’s Day, so we give our greetings and appreciation to families as you celebrate or perhaps remember the people who have been fathers in your lives.  But also June is Pride Month.  I invite you to come before God to acknowledge not only fathers and family connections, but also the diversity of God's people and the inclusion of all, recognizing how that shapes us as a church.

Holy God, often called by the name Abba, Father, we thank you for all those in whom the light of love shines forth. Hear us as we worship, as we pray, and as we sing.

Opening Hymn #409: “God is Here!” ABBOT’S LEIGH 

Moment for Reconciliation - Dave Hunt

Our Lord was a Lord who turned things upside down and inside out; a man who dined with sinners; a man who befriended prostitutes and tax collectors; a man who was called heretic; a man who broke Sabbath rules; a man who changed water into wine.

And he bids us to follow him; to turn things upside down and inside out; to go where the hurting is; to change water into wine; to change who we are into the Kingdom of God.

What do we believe about our faith?

We believe in God who has created and is creating, who has come in the truly human Jesus, to reconcile and make new, who works in us and others by the Spirit.  We trust God, who calls us to be the church, to celebrate life and its fullness, to love and serve others, to seek justice and resist evil, to proclaim Jesus, crucified and risen, our judge and our hope. In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us.  We are not alone.  Thanks be to God.

Lighting the Peace Candle and Passing the Peace - Ginny Ellis      

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

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

Moment for All Ages - Ginny Ellis

Hymn #753: “Make Me A Channel of Your Peace” PRAYER OF ST. FRANCIS

Presentation of our Gifts – Invitation and Prayer - Roy Duttweiler

…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 also; receive and bless us as your faithful servants. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Music - Eric Wilson, viola

Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH 

Prayer for Illumination - Roy Duttweiler                                                                                        

First Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9 - Roy Duttweiler 

Sermon Scripture: Luke 15:1-7 - Ginny Ellis

Sermon: “Quest for Justice” - Ginny Ellis

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

Hymn #69: “Here I Am Lord” HERE I AM

Charge & Benediction - Ginny Ellis

Postlude: Suite Modale, Op. 43:  I. Koraal, Flor Peeters (1903–1986) - Robert Todd, organ

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Announcements:

Today, June 18

  • After this service, Pastor Ginny Ellis will be available in the church Chapel, for any who would like some time of conversation and prayer.

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

Monday, June 19

  • Lectio Divina will be on summer break until Aug. 14

Tuesday, June 20

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

  • Meditation for Christians will be on summer break until Aug. 8

Wednesday June 21

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

Friday, June 23

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

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

Sunday, June 25

  • 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

Upcoming Events:

  • 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

  • Tuesday, July 4, the Church Office will be closed in observance of Independence Day

  • Friday, July 7, 9:30 a.m., Church “Shine” Day: honoring God by shining up our church (cleaning, clearing out unwanted stuff, and organizing the things we need to do our ministry in the best way possible).

Amy McCutcheon