May 5 - 9 AM Connect Service
May 5 – 9 a.m. Connect Worship Service
Sixth Sunday After Easter / Lord’s Supper
Rev. Ginny Ellis
Gathering and Welcome - Kevin Clark
1st Gathering Song: “Come, Now Is the Time to Worship” - FPC Praise Band
2nd Gathering Song: “Love the Lord” - FPC Praise Band
Call to Worship - Diedra Flora
Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless God's holy name.
Bless the Lord, O my soul, and do not forget all his benefits.
Our God forgives all your iniquity and heals all your diseases,
Our God redeems your life from the pit, and crowns you with steadfast love and mercy,
The Lord satisfies you with good as long as you live,
so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.
Lighting the Peace Candle and Passing the Peace - Diedra Flora
…The peace of Christ be with you. / And also with you.
Response: “Doxology (Amen)” - FPC Praise Band
Moment for All Ages - Ginny Ellis
3rd Worship Song: “You Are My Vision” - FPC Praise Band
Presentation of our Gifts – Invitation and Prayer - Diedra Flora
…Let us pray the Unison Prayer of Dedication:
Giver of life, behind this offering lies the busyness of our world: the office, the home, the classroom, the highways, and the corridors. Save us from creating a world where wealth accumulates and people decay. Accept this offering and our lives, limited as they are, as willing instruments for love in your world. Amen.
Offertory Song: “Lord, I Need You” - FPC Praise Band
Prayer for Illumination - Dave Hunt
First Reading: 1 John 5: 1-5 - Dave Hunt
Sermon Scripture: John 15:9-17 - Ginny Ellis
Sermon: “Love Seen…In Our Relationship with God” - Ginny Ellis
Sacrament of the Lord's Supper - Ginny Ellis
Invitation
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 / Words of Institution / Breaking of the Bread
Prayer of Thanksgiving:
Announcements (for complete list, please see below) - Ginny Ellis
Friends before we leave this place, I want to remind you of the ways we will continue our worship in the work of the church and in the community. AND I want to share with you our new Mission Statement:
First Presbyterian Church of St. Petersburg seeks to be a welcoming beacon of Christ's love
so all people may experience God's beloved community through connection, healing and renewal.
Final Worship Song: “Friend of God” - FPC Praise Band
Benediction - Ginny Ellis
Praise Band tag
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Announcements:
Today, May 5
A Stephen Minister is available at the close of this service
FPC Explorers’ outing to Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, 1 p.m.
Monday, May 6
Lectio/Visio Divina, 10 a.m., via Zoom
Tuesday, May 7
Ladies’ Bible study, 9 a.m. Youth Center
Wednesday, May 8
Wednesday Night Dinner: Cook-out! 5:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall; RSVP online or call the Church Office.
NO Praise Band Rehearsal
Friday, May 10
Men’s Bible Study, 8 a.m., Room N-123
Men's Lunch Bible Study, 12 p.m., via Zoom
Sunday, May 12
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
“Parable Quest” class (for kids pre-K through 5th grade) 10 a.m., Room S-202
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:
Sunday, May 19, Mission Sunday, 10 a.m., Fellowship Hall; we will be packing health kits for the Honduras Mission Team
Sunday, May 19, New Member Inquirer’s Class, 12 p.m., Chapel
Monday, May 20, Stated Session meeting, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, May 22, 5:30 p.m., Beach Drive Forum: “State of the Arts in Tampa Bay” by Paul Wilborn, award-winning journalist, author, playwright, pianist, singer and executive director of the Palladium Theater at St. Petersburg College.
Monday, May 29, Church Office closed for Memorial Day