First Presbyterian Church (USA) of Smithville
300 Burleson, Smithville, TX 78957
(512) 360-5231
As a Church we are committed to:
Glorifying God through worship
Welcoming all as children of God
Serving others in the light of God's love.
The First Presbyterian Church (USA) of Smithville welcomes you to our online ministry. Our Church is a church filled with life, serving the community of Smithville and surrounding areas for over 140 years . . . and just a short, pleasant drive from Bastrop, Cedar Creek, Flatonia, and towns throughout Bastrop County. If you are searching for a Church home, we would be pleased to welcome you into our fellowship. New members are received by our Session upon letter of transfer from another Christian congregation, or by profession of faith or reaffirmation of faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. We are open in our church building for the 11 AM service but we will continue to provide a Facebook Live video and post the video here: Videos, Photos 2021/2022.
Please note, there is no video for April 24th, May 1st or 8th due to video camera problems.
Please note, there is no video for April 24th, May 1st or 8th due to video camera problems.
As we begin to plan for the Fall, we would love to hear from you. Please take 1-3 minutes to complete our survey below: Thank you.
MEET PASTOR KRIS AND HER FAMILY - HUSBAND DAVID AND SONS, ALEX AND HENRY
Come visit us in the building or view us on Facebook Live
Bulletin for May 15, 2022
the fifth Sunday in Easter
*please stand, if you are able
The Gathering
Chiming of the Hour
Prelude and Lighting of the Candles
Welcome and Sharing in the Life of the Congregation
Call to Worship
Alleluia! Christ is alive; let all the people praise him.
Let all creation sing with joy. Alleluia!
Invocation
*Opening Hymn #66 To God be the Glory
To God be the glory great things He hath done
So loved He the world that He gave us His Son
Who yielded His life and atonement for sin
And opened the life gate that all may go in
Refrain:
Praise the Lord praise the Lord let the earth hear His voice
Praise the Lord praise the Lord let the people rejoice
O come to the Father through Jesus the Son
And give Him the glory great things He hath done
O perfect redemption the purchase of blood
To every believer the promise of God
The vilest offender who truly believes
That moment from Jesus a pardon receives
Refrain
Great things He hath taught us great things He hath done
And great our rejoicing through Jesus the Son
But purer and higher and greater will be
Our wonder our transport when Jesus we see
Refrain
*Call to Confession
*Confession of Our Sins
God of mercy, your command to love one another across all differences opens us to new horizons, yet we often respond with fear and judgment that hinders your goal for humanity. Forgive our sins, we pray, and give us a true repentance that leads to life for all creation. (silent, personal prayers of confession) We pray in Jesus’ name. Amen.
*Assurance of Pardon
*Gloria Patri Hymn No. 734
The Word
The Prayer for Illumination
The First Reading of Scripture Psalm 148 (in unison)
1 Praise the Lord!
Praise the Lord from the heavens;
praise him in the heights!
2 Praise him, all his angels;
praise him, all his host!
3 Praise him, sun and moon;
praise him, all you shining stars!
4 Praise him, you highest heavens,
and you waters above the heavens!
5 Let them praise the name of the Lord,
for he commanded and they were created.
6 He established them forever and ever;
he fixed their bounds, which cannot be passed.
7 Praise the Lord from the earth,
you sea monsters and all deeps,
8 fire and hail, snow and frost,
stormy wind fulfilling his command!
9 Mountains and all hills,
fruit trees and all cedars!
10 Wild animals and all cattle,
creeping things and flying birds!
11 Kings of the earth and all peoples,
princes and all rulers of the earth!
12 Young men and women alike,
old and young together!
13 Let them praise the name of the Lord,
for his name alone is exalted;
his glory is above earth and heaven.
14 He has raised up a horn for his people,
praise for all his faithful,
for the people of Israel who are close to him.
Praise the Lord!
The Second Reading of Scripture Acts 11: 1-18
A Time for the Children of Our Church
The Passing of the Peace
*Hymn #144 O Splendor of God’s Glory Bright verses 1,2,4
O splendor of God’s glory bright from light eternal bringing light
O Light of light the fountain spring o day all days illumining
Come very Sun of heaven’s love in lasting radiance from above
And pour the Holy Spirit’s ray on all we think or do to day
All praise to God the Father be all praise eternal Son to thee
Whom with the Spirit we adore forever and forever more
Our Gospel Reading John 13: 31-35
Sermon the glory that connects us Rev. Kris Brown
Our Statement of Faith
The Prayers of the People
The Morning Offering
The Offertory
The Doxology
The Prayer of Thanksgiving and Dedication
The Sending
*Closing Hymn #581 Called as Partners in Christ’s Service
Called as partners in Christ’s service called to ministries of grace
We respond with deep commitment fresh new lines of faith to trace
May we learn the art of sharing side by side and friend with friend
Equal partners in our caring to fulfill God’s chosen end
Christ’s example Christ’s inspiring Christ’s clear call to work and worth
Let us follow never faltering reconciling folk on earth
Men and women richer poorer all God’s people young and old
Blending human skills together gracious gifts from God unfold
Thus new patterns for Christ’s mission in a small or global sense
Help us bear each other’s burdens breaking down each wall or fence
Words of comfort words of vision words of challenge said with care
Bring new power and strength for action make us colleagues free and fair
So God grant us for tomorrow ways to order human life
That surround each person’s sorrow with a calm that conquers strife
Make us partners in our living our compassion to increase
Messengers of faith thus giving hope and confidence and peace.
Blessing
Postlude