June 2 Sanctuary Worship Bulletin

First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, Florida       

Order of Worship - June 2, 2024 – 11 a.m.   

Second Sunday after Pentecost/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 - Ginny Ellis

Call to Worship - Ginny Ellis 

God promised to pour out his spirit on all flesh. 

Our sons and daughters would prophesy, 

Old men would dream dreams and young men see visions,

Even servants would receive the Spirit of God.  

It was the promise of God, that the Spirit would touch us all for God’s glory.                                 

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

Call to Reconciliation - Lynne Mormino

Prayer for Forgiveness - Lynne Mormino 

O God, open to us today the sea of your mercy. Water us with full streams from the riches of your grace and springs of your kindness.  Make us children of quietness and heirs of peace.  Kindle in us the fire of your love.  Strengthen our weakness by your power and bind us close to you and each other.  …in the name of Christ we pray, Amen.  

Assurance of Forgiveness - Lynne Mormino      

Friends, 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 - Lynne Mormino 

…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 

Commissioning of the Honduras Mission Team - Ginny Ellis

Response: Hymn #547: “Go, My Children, with My Blessing” (v. 1 only) AR HYD Y NOS

Prayer for Illumination - Joe Folz 

First Reading: John 3:16-17 - Joe Folz

Sermon Scripture: Acts 2:5-11 - Ginny Ellis 

Sermon: “So That All People” - Ginny Ellis 

Presentation of our Gifts – Invitation and Prayer - Joe Folz 

…Please join me in a unison Prayer of Dedication:  

God of all that is, guide my feet, that they may 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. 

Special Music: “The Lost Chord,” Arthur Sullivan (1842-1900) - Matt Clear

*Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH

The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper 

Invitation to the Table 

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

The Great 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. 

Prayer of Consecration 

…We lift our hearts in joyful praise: 

Hymn #552:  “Holy, Holy, Holy” 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.  Hosanna in the highest. 

…And as we proclaim the mystery of faith.  

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

…Through Christ, with Christ in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, All glory and honor are yours, Almighty God, forever and ever. Amen.  

Our Father who art in heaven. Hallowed be thy name…

The People Come to Receive the Elements 

Prayer of Thanksgiving

O God, you have so greatly loved us, long sought us, and mercifully redeemed us. Give us grace that in everything we may yield ourselves, our wills and our works, a continual thank offering to you; Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 

Announcements (for complete list, please see below) - Ginny Ellis 

Closing Hymn #547: “Go, My Children, with My Blessing” AR HYD Y NOS

Charge & Benediction - Ginny Ellis  

Postlude: “Fugue in G minor,” Johann Krieger (1651–1735) - Jack Rain, organ  

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Announcements:

Today, June 2

  • A Stephen Minister is available at the close of this service

Monday, June 3

  • Lectio/Visio Divina, 10 a.m., via Zoom

Tuesday, June 4

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

Wednesday, June 5

  • Praise Band Rehearsal, 7 p.m., Youth Center

Friday, June 7

  • No Men’s Bible Study (on summer break)

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

Sunday, June 9

  • 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

  • New Member Inquirer’s Class, 10 a.m., Church Office Conference Room

  • FPC Explorers outing to The Fairgrounds of St. Pete, 1 p.m. (carpooling from the church)

  • Men’s Meatloaf Ministry, 2 p.m., Fellowship Hall 

Upcoming Events:

  • Wednesday, June 12, Wednesday Night Supper: Baked Potato Bar, 5:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall

  • Saturday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16, Mission project (packing backpacks for Live Love St Pete), 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Fellowship Hall. Come when you can for as long as you can!

  • Saturday, June 22, FPC participates in the St. Pete Pride Parade

Amy McCutcheon