May 12 Sanctuary Worship Bulletin
First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, Florida
Order of Worship – May 12, 2024– 11 a.m.
Seventh Sunday after Easter
Rev. Ginny Ellis
Prelude: “Rhapsody on Alleluia” (prelude for Ascension), Kenneth Lowenberg (b. 1939) - Jack Rain, organ
Welcome - Ginny Ellis
Call to Worship - Ginny Ellis
I lift my eyes to the hills.
Where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord who made heaven and earth.
God will not let your foot slip; he will not slumber.
God, who watches over us, will neither slumber nor sleep.
The Lord will keep us from all harm.
Processional Hymn #804: “Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart!” MARION
Call to Reconciliation - Mike Hurtubise
Prayer for Forgiveness - Mike Hurtubise
Assurance of Forgiveness - Mike Hurtubise
My friends, God is light and in God there is no darkness at all. If we claim to be sharing in God’s light while we walk in the dark, our words and our lives are a lie.
But if we walk in the light as God is in the light, then we share together a common life, and we are being cleansed from every sin by God’s own son.
Friends, believe the good news
In Jesus Christ we are forgiven and made new.
Passing the Peace - Mike Hurtubise
…The peace of Christ be with you. / And also with you.
*Response #240: “Alleluia, Alleluia, Give Thanks” ALLELUIA NO. 1
Moment for All Ages - Ginny Ellis
Prayer for Illumination - Susan Schlecht
First Reading: John 17:6-11 - Susan Schlecht
Sermon Scripture: 1 John 5:9-13 - Ginny Ellis
Sermon: “Love Seen…In the Final Gift: Eternal Life” - Ginny Ellis
*Hymn #803: “My Shepherd Will Supply My Need” RESIGNATION
Presentation of our Gifts – Invitation and Prayer - Susan Schlecht
…Please join me in a unison Prayer of Dedication:
We dedicate these gifts, Lord, even as we dedicate ourselves, trusting you in all times of our lives. Use us, Lord, in the work of Your kingdom and make us truly grateful for all your gifts. Amen.
Offertory Anthem: “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” by Mack Wilberg - Chancel Choir
*Doxology with Alleluias #609 LASST UNS ERFREUEN
Announcements (for complete list, please see below) - Ginny Ellis
Recessional Hymn #643: “Now Thank We All Our God” NUN DANKET ALLE GOTT
Charge & Benediction - Ginny Ellis
Postlude: “Paraphrase on Diademata” (Ascension hymn 268), James Denton (1916–1999) - Jack Rain, organ
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Announcements:
Today, May 12
Happy Mother’s Day!
A Stephen Minister is available at the close of this service
Monday, May 13
Lectio/Visio Divina, 10 a.m., via Zoom
Tuesday, May 14
Ladies’ Bible study, 9 a.m. Youth Center
Christian Meditation, 7 p.m., Chapel
Wednesday, May 15
Praise Band Rehearsal
Friday, May 17
Men’s Bible Study, 8 a.m., Room N-123
Men's Lunch Bible Study, 12 p.m., via Zoom
Sunday, May 19
Childcare available 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Pickups, Room S-203
Connect Service, 9 a.m., Youth Center
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
NO “Parable Quest” class; we are encouraging families to participate in Mission Sunday!
Mission Sunday, 10 a.m., Fellowship Hall; we will be packing health kits for the Honduras Mission Team
New Member Inquirer’s Class, 12 p.m., Chapel
Upcoming Events:
Monday, May 20, Stated Session meeting, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, May 22, 5:30 p.m., Beach Drive Forum: “An Evening with Paul Wilborn: St. Pete Arts and More!” by Paul Wilborn, award-winning journalist, author, playwright, pianist, singer and executive director of the Palladium Theater at St. Petersburg College. The evening will include a reading from his upcoming novel: The Everlasting Life of Charlie.
Monday, May 27, Church Office closed for Memorial Day