Christ Presbyterian Church

Worship Service

May 22, 2022

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 Welcome to Sunday Worship Service
Sixth Sunday in Easter
May 22, 2022 10:00AM
* Please stand if you are able.

Welcome and Announcements

GATHERING AROUND THE WORD

Opening Prayer
Call to Worship
One: Let the peoples praise you, O God;
All: let all the peoples praise you!
One: Let the earth rejoice and be glad,
All: let the heavens declare your righteousness!
One: May all people see your glory, O God;
All: may your ways be known throughout the earth.
One: Let us worship the God who loves us;
All: We come to worship with open hearts, to raise our voices with
thanks and praise.
*Hymn
All Creatures of our God and King
All creatures of our God and King,
lift up your voice and with us sing,
Alleluia! Alleluia!
O brother sun with golden beam,
O sister moon with silver gleam,
sing praises! Alleluia!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

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 O brother wind with clouds and rain,
you nurture gifts of fruit and grain.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
O sister water, flowing clear,
make music for your Lord to hear.
Sing praises! Alleluia!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

O brother fire, so warm and bright,

chase off the shadows of the night.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Dear mother earth, who day by day
unfolds such blessings on our way,
sing praises! Alleluia!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

All who for love of God forgive,

all who in pain or sorrow grieve,
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Christ bears your burdens and your fears;
so, even in the midst of tears,
sing praises! Alleluia!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

O sisters, brothers, take your part,

and worship God with humble heart.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
All creatures, bless the Father, Son,
and Holy Spirit, Three in One!
Sing praises! Alleluia!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

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Prayer of Confession
God of diversity and detail, the wonders of your creation amaze us. Yet we
confess we often fail to honor its beauty and variety in the details of our
lives. When voices differ in opinion, we listen to those we agree with. We
fail to honor experience different than our own. We resist calls to honor the
earth as if it were ours for the taking. Forgive our narrow perspectives.
Open our eyes and our hearts to the pain and perspectives of others, and
renew us all with your healing grace.
Silent Confession
Assurance of Pardon
One: Jesus said, “My peace I give to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled,
and do not let them be afraid.” May the peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be
with you all. Let his forgiveness set you at peace with God and yourself,
and make peace with one another.
All: The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with us all!
PROCLAIMING THE WORD

Hymn
Thy Word
Refrain
Thy Word is a lamp unto
my feet and a light unto my path.
Thy Word is a lamp unto
my feet and a light unto my path.

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 When I feel afraid,
and I think I've lost my way,
still you're there right beside me.
Nothing will I fear
as long as you are near.
Please be near me to the end.
refrain
Prayer of Illumination
Reading from Epistles
Acts 16:9-15
During the night Paul had a vision: there stood a man of Macedonia pleading
with him and saying, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” 10 When he had
seen the vision, we immediately tried to cross over to Macedonia, being
convinced that God had called us to proclaim the good news to them. 11 We set
sail from Troas and took a straight course to Samothrace, the following day to
Neapolis, 12 and from there to Philippi, which is a leading city of the district of
Macedonia and a Roman colony. We remained in this city for some days. 13 On
the sabbath day we went outside the gate by the river, where we supposed there
was a place of prayer; and we sat down and spoke to the women who had
gathered there. 14 A certain woman named Lydia, a worshiper of God, was
listening to us; she was from the city of Thyatira and a dealer in purple cloth. The
Lord opened her heart to listen eagerly to what was said by Paul. 15 When she
and her household were baptized, she urged us, saying, “If you have judged me
to be faithful to the Lord, come and stay at my home.” And she prevailed upon
us.
The Holy Bible: New Revised Standard Version. (1989). (Acts 16:9-15). Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers.

One: This is the Word of the Lord.

All: Thanks be to God!

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Special Music
You Are Mine
Solo – Susan Taylor

Reading from the Gospel

John 14:23-29
Jesus answered him, “Those who love me will keep my word, and my Father will
love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them. 24 Whoever
does not love me does not keep my words; and the word that you hear is not
mine, but is from the Father who sent me. 25 “I have said these things to you
while I am still with you. 26 But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father
will send in my name, will teach you everything, and remind you of all that I have
said to you. 27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to
you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them
be afraid. 28 You heard me say to you, ‘I am going away, and I am coming to
you.’ If you loved me, you would rejoice that I am going to the Father, because
the Father is greater than I. 29 And now I have told you this before it occurs, so
that when it does occur, you may believe.
The Holy Bible: New Revised Standard Version. (1989). (Jn 14:23-29). Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers.

One: This is the Word of the Lord.

All: Thanks be to God!
Sermon Rev. John Scott

“Home Is Where the Heart Is”

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 RESPONDING TO THE WORD
*Affirmation of Faith Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in
Jesus Christ his only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost,
born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead,
and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the
dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the
Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the
dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion
of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life
everlasting. AMEN.
Invitation to Giving
Doxology
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Prayer of Dedication
Intercessory Prayer of the People
You are invited to pray aloud the response.
One: God of mercy,
All: Hear our cry.
The Lord’s Prayer

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 GOING OUT INTO THE WORLD

Family Choir
Hymn of Promise
In the bulb there is a flower;
in the seed, an apple tree;
in cocoons, a hidden promise:
butterflies will soon be free!
In the cold and snow of winter
there’s a spring that waits to be,
unrevealed until its season,
something God alone can see.

There’s a song in every silence,

seeking word and melody;
there’s a dawn in every darkness,
bringing hope to you and me.
From the past will come the future;
what it holds, a mystery,
unrevealed until its season,
something God alone can see.
In our end is our beginning;
in our time, infinity;
in our doubt there is believing;
in our life, eternity.
In our death, a resurrection;
at the last, a victory,
unrevealed until its season,
something God alone can see.
Benediction
Postlude
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 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Session Meeting
March Session Meeting will be in person on Monday, May 23, 2022 at 4:30
PM in the choir room.
Church Office Hours
The office volunteers are available to assist you in the office Monday, Tuesday,
and Thursday 9 AM to 11:30 AM or by an appointment.

Open Bible Study

Pastor John will continue to lead an open bible study through Acts of the Apostles on
Wednesday at 4:15 PM in Don Airey Hall and on Facebook Live. Please bring your bible in
any translation.

Wednesday Night Dinner

This is the last Wednesday Night Dinner until the fall. The menu this
week is hamburgers and hot dogs, potato salad, baked beans, and
dessert. Dinners are available for takeout or in person at 5:15 PM on
Wednesday. For takeout please let June know in advance if you are
not already on the list. June’s phone number: 727-409-4199
CPC Dinner Book Club
Please join after Wednesday dinners in the Don Airey Hall at 6PM as the CPC Book
Club continues reading and discussing the book "Transforming Communities: How
People Like You are Healing Their Neighborhoods" by Rev Sandya Rani Jha.

Reverend Dr Marc V. Mason

Former member of Christ Presbyterian Church who became a minister, the Reverend
Dr Marc V. Mason, 60, of Seaford, VA, passed away March 16, 2022. He passed
away from complications due to leukemia. Marc led a life full of joyful devotion to the
Lord. For additional information you can view his obituary at:

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/dailypress/name/marc-mason-obituary?id=33708869
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Neighborhood Ministries
Please help us keep the pantry full as our community continues
to struggle with hunger. Food items can be dropped off on
Sunday mornings prior to service and placed in the wheeled
grocery cart or at the church office.
The Neighborhood Meals continue to provide bagged meals on
Tuesdays at 5PM in front of the church.
CPC continues to serve students through the Pack- a-Snack 4
Kids at Anona Elementary to help meet the weekend food
needs of these children.
Contributions can be donated to our “Neighborhood Food
Ministry Fund” which helps to continue to support the
Neighborhood Meals, the Blessing Box, and Pack-A-Snack. We
appreciate your continued support in sharing these meals with
our neighbors.
Ways to support your church in tithes and offerings from home
1. Online at www.largocpc.org
2. Through NEW Vanco Mobile Faith Engagement App on Apple or
Android devices
3. Mail a gift directly to the church or drop in office mail slot
4. Use the bill pay option through your bank

CHRIST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Phone: 727-584-8695 • Fax: 727-585-1079 • 3115 Dryer Ave, Largo FL 33770
www.LargoCPC.org • email: Office.largocpc@gmail.com
Office Hours: Monday through Thursday 9 AM – 11:30 AM or by appointment.
Face covering and social distancing is required for in-person assistance.

Pastor & Teaching Elder Rev. John A. Scott, Jr. email: Pastor.largocpc@gmail.com
Secretary Sarah Reeves email: Office.largocpc@gmail.com
Director of Music Steven Radeck email: StevenRadeck@gmail.com
Custodian June Sanchez email: JuBug616@aol.com
All songs used by permission CCLI #863215 and streaming CPSL 139714, Expiration date 7/31/2022
The use of video and audio recording equipment is in use during worship.
By participating in this service, you consent to being recorded for this purpose.
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