May 26 Sanctuary Worship Bulletin
First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, Florida
Order of Worship – May 26, 2024– 11 a.m. Trinity Sunday
Rev. Ginny Ellis
Prelude: ”In Memoriam” Op. 71, No. 3, Flor Peeters (1903–1986) - Jack Rain, organ
Welcome - Ginny Ellis
Call to Worship - Ginny Ellis
You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid.
People do not light a lamp and put it under the bushel basket;
No, they put it on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house.
In the same way, we need to let our light shine before others,
So that they may see any good works we may be doing
and give glory to our God.
Processional Hymn #403: “Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty” UNSER HERRSCHER
Call to Reconciliation - Peter Armacost
Prayer for Forgiveness - Peter Armacost
Assurance of Forgiveness - Peter Armacost
You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's own people.
Once we were no people but now we are God's people.
Once we had not received mercy, but now we have received mercy.
Friends, believe the Good News.
In Jesus Christ we are forgiven.
Passing the Peace - Peter Armacost
…The peace of Christ be with you. / And also with you.
*Response #288: “Spirit of the Living God” LIVING GOD
Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me. Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me. Melt me, mold me, fill me, use me. Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me.
Moment for All Ages - Ginny Ellis
Prayer for Illumination - Mary-Linda Armacost
First Reading: Acts 2:3-4 - Mary-Linda Armacost
Sermon Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16 - Ginny Ellis
Sermon: “To Be a Welcoming Beacon of Christ's Love” - Ginny Ellis
*Hymn #175: “Seek Ye First” LAFFERTY
Presentation of our Gifts – Invitation and Prayer - Mary-Linda Armacost
…Please join me in a unison Prayer of Dedication:
God of all that is, guide my feet, that they make take me where I am needed. Guide my actions, that they might witness to your grace and ever-inclusive love. Help me to invest my time and resources so that, generations from now, it will be true that your kingdom has come and your will is done. To God be the glory. Amen.
Offertory Anthem: “Ain’-a That Good News!” W.L. Dawson (1899-1990) - Chancel Choir
*Doxology #606 OLD HUNDREDTH
Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer - Ginny Ellis
Announcements (for complete list, please see below) - Ginny Ellis
Hymn #314: “Longing for Light, We Wait in Darkness” CHRIST BE OUR LIGHT
Charge & Benediction - Ginny Ellis
Postlude: “Festival Piece on Nicaea” (hymn 1), Jerry Westenkuehler (b. 1966) - Jack Rain, organ
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Announcements:
Today, May 26
A Stephen Minister is available at the close of this service
Monday, May 27
Lectio/Visio Divina, 10 a.m., via Zoom
Church Office closed for Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 28
Christian Meditation, 7 p.m., Chapel
Wednesday, May 29
Praise Band Rehearsal, 7 p.m., Youth Center
Friday, May 31
No Men’s Bible Study (on summer break)
Men's Lunch Bible Study, 12 p.m., via Zoom
Sunday, June 2
Childcare available 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Pickups, Room S-203
Connect Service, 9 a.m., Youth Center
Children’s Sunday School, (Pre-K-5th), 10 a.m., Room S-202
Faith Journey class, 9:45 a.m., Chapel
Power Hour class, 10 a.m., Youth Center
“Next” Adult class, 10 a.m., Room S-100
Presbyterianism class, 10 a.m., Church Office Conference Room
Upcoming Events:
Tuesday, June 4, a new Ladies’ Bible Study starts, 9 a.m., Youth Center. Living Beyond Yourself: Exploring the Fruit of the Spirit
Sunday, June 9, 10 a.m., New Member Inquirer’s Class, Church Office Conference Room
Sunday, June 9, FPC Explorers outing to The Fairgrounds of St. Pete, 1 p.m. (carpooling from the church)
Wednesday, June 12, 5:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall Wednesday Night Supper - Potato Bar!
Saturday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16, Mission project (backpacks for Live Love St Pete); stay tuned for more details!