April 28 Sanctuary Worship Bulletin

First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, Florida   

Order of Worship – April 28, 2024– 11 a.m.   

Fifth Sunday After Easter 

Guest Preacher: Rev. Amy Santamaria 

Prelude: “Abbot’s Leigh: Passacaglia, Fughetta and Finale” (hymn 409), Austin C. Lovelace (1919–2010) - Jack Rain, organ         

Welcome - Fran Sims

Peace Candle - Fran Sims

Call to Worship - Fran Sims 

In this sanctuary the holiness of your presence fills us with awe.  

Here in this sanctuary, O God, we find our safe place in you.  

In this sanctuary, we welcome all to experience your grace,  

For holiness and safety are needed by us all. 

Come worship God in this safe and holy place.                                        

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

Call to Reconciliation - Fran Sims 

Prayer for Forgiveness - Fran Sims 

Almighty God, forgive us for trust that does not last the night, beliefs that falter when challenged, courage that weakens in trial, hope that flickers in suffering, tempers that go undisciplined, faith that fails to hold on. Forgive us and help us better reflect your strength, promise and love to the world. (time of silence)...in the name of Christ we pray, Amen. 

Assurance of Forgiveness - Fran Sims 

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 - Fran Sims 

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

*Response #240: “Alleluia, Alleluia, Give Thanks” ALLELUIA NO. 1 

Moment for All Ages - Carol Riley 

Prayer for Illumination - Dave Hunt                                        

First Reading: John 15:1-8 - Dave Hunt 

Sermon Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21 - Rev. Amy Santamaria 

Sermon: “Love Seen...In Loving One Another” - Rev. Amy Santamaria 

*Hymn #300: “We Are One in the Spirit” THEY’LL KNOW WE ARE CHRISTIANS

Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer - Rev. Amy Santamaria

Presentation of our Gifts – Invitation and Prayer - Dave Hunt 

…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.

Offertory Anthem: “Bound by Love” by Hilton Kean Jones - Chancel Choir 

*Doxology with Alleluias #609 LASST UNS ERFREUEN                                               

Announcements (for complete list, please see below) - Dave Hunt 

Recessional Hymn #366: “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” HYFRYDOL 

Charge & Benediction - Rev. Amy Santamaria  

Postlude: “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name,” Diane Bish (b. 1941) - Jack Rain, organ

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Announcements:

Today, April 28

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

Monday, April 29

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

  • Card Fellowship, 1:30 p.m., Church Office Conference Room 

Tuesday, April 30

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

Wednesday, May 1

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

Thursday, May 2

  • Chancel Choir Rehearsal, 7 p.m., Choir Room

Friday, May 3

  • Men’s Bible Study, 8 a.m., Room N-123

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

Sunday, May 5

  • 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

  • FPC Explorers’ outing to Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, carpooling from the church at 1 p.m. 

Upcoming Events:

  • Wednesday, May 8, 5:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall; Wednesday Night Dinner: Cook-out! RSVP online or call the Church Office.

  • Sunday, May 19, Mission Sunday, 10 a.m., Fellowship Hall; our project will benefit the Honduras Mission Team

  • Sunday, May 19, New Member Inquirer’s Class, 12 p.m., Chapel

  • 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.

Amy McCutcheon