Fort King Presbyterian Church

Sunday Bulletin and Zoom Link for 05-17-26

Here are the Bulletin and Zoom Link for this Sunday.

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87639938456?pwd=geAWmLAxq3FvbGvbQjldc5oonOWlxu.1

Meeting ID:

876 3993 8456

THE CELEBRATION OF OUR CHRISTIAN FAITH
Fort King Presbyterian Church
May 17 th, 2026

Fort King Presbyterian Church Mission Statement
The mission of Fort King Presbyterian Church is to build a loving community of people living andgrowing in faith as we work for justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with God in the world. Fort King Presbyterian Church welcomes all people of any age, gender, color, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, economic status, or disability into the full life and membership of this congregation.

We Gather to Worship God

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
MOMENT FOR MISSION Church Picnic Nancy Stephenson
VBS Harvey Bohner

PRELUDE How Majestic is Your Name Michael Smith

We Prepare to Hear the Word

*CALL TO WORSHIP Acts 1:6-11
The disciples gathered around Jesus and asked,
Lord, is this the time you will restore the kingdom?
We come with our own questions, longing for your reign to be made visible.
Jesus replied, It is not for you to know the times or seasons the Father has set.
We trust the wisdom of God, whose timing is sure and whose purposes are good.
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, Jesus said.
Send your Spirit upon us, Lord, that we may bear your life and truth.
And you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in Judea and Samaria,
and to the very ends of the earth.
Make us your witnesses, Lord in this community,
and wherever you send us.
Then Jesus was lifted up before their eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight.
We worship the risen and ascended Christ, exalted yet still with us.
As they stood looking into the sky, two angels said, Why do you stand staring upward? Turn our eyes from the sky to the world you love, where your mission continues.
This same Jesus, taken from you into heaven, will come again.
We worship with hope, awaiting the day when Christs glory fills all things.

*HYMN OF PRAISE, #634 To God Be the Glory Fanny Crosby

*PRAYER OF CONFESSION
We confess, O God, that too often we have our head in the clouds.
We are more comfortable dreaming of the world as we wish it would be
instead of working with you to bring that wish to reality.
Other times we find it difficult to claim the power you have given us.
Surely you have others more capable to be your witnesses?
And so, we continue to gaze heavenwards.
Jolt us out of our complacency, O God.
Remind us to get a move on! Remind us we have work to do with you.
Give us your energy, courage, and vision to be your witnesses here in Ocala,
and to the very ends of the earth! Amen.

*ASSURANCE OF PARDON
*PASSING THE PEACE
*RESPONSE #634 To God Be the Glory 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 has done!
We Hear the Word of God

FIRST SCRIPTURE LESSON John 14:1-6 I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life

HYMN OF FAITH Lead Me, Lord GOODINE
Lead me, Lord, I will follow; lead me, Lord, I will go.
You have called me I will answer;
Lead me, Lord, I will go.
(repeat)
SECOND SCRIPTURE LESSON Acts 1:12-26 A Replacement is Chosen for Judas

SERMON I Am the Way You Are the Wayfarers Rev. Bob Scott
(I Am and We Are Part 3)

We Respond to the Word with Gratitude

ANTHEM Im Gonna Sing Andre Thomas

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
THE LORDS PRAYER
OFFERING OUR GIFTS AND OURSELVES
OFFERTORY Every Time I Feel the Spirit Spiritual

*RESPONSE, #450, v. 3 Be Thou My Vision SLANE
Riches I heed not, nor vain, empty praise;
Thou mine inheritance, now and always.
Thou and thou only, first in my heart,
High King of Heaven, my treasure thou art.

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION

We Are Sent to Share Christs Love

*CLOSING HYMN, #450 Be Thou My Vision SLANE
(verses 1, 2, and 4)
*INVITATION AND BENEDICTION
*POSTLUDE

[* indicates all should rise in body, or in spirit]

Assisting with Todays Service:
Fort King Ministers: All our members and friends
Worship Leaders: Pastor Bob Scott, Carol Smith
Executive Assistant: Mary Wald
Music Director: John Leschak
Flowers: Nancy Stephenson in memory of my parents Ted & Violet Wikary
Ushers: May: YAK
Zoom Host: Ken McMurry, A/V Operator: Jon Ohlman
Nursery: Tammy Kesslar and Marlene Wittenwyler
Art: "Ascension of Christ" by Dosso Dossi (16th century):
This painting depicts the Festivity in vivid colors. The Son of God is shown ascending to heaven amidst billowing clouds, with his disciples gazing upward in awe and wonder. Dosso Dossi captures the celestial atmosphere of the event, emphasizing the divine majesty and power of Christ’s ascension.

~~~ Congregational Meeting Today ~~~
Members are asked to stay, and visitors are invited to stay, for a brief congregational Meeting today
following the Postlude. The purpose of the meeting is to elect a new member to the
Pastoral Nominating Committee (PNC), and to hear a brief report from the PNC.

Mark Your Calendar, the Church Picnic is Next Week, May 24th
Join us right after worship on May 24th in the Fellowship Hall for tasty chicken and fun games provided by the Presbyterian Women and Fellowship Ministry. Please bring a side dish and be prepared to have a great time.

Graduation Recognition is Coming May 31st
If you have a child or grandchild celebrating a special graduation, please let us know!
You can even send the FKPC office a photo and bio to share on Sunday the 31st.

Please remember to include Ft. King Presbyterian Church in your Will and Estate Plan. Thank you!

13 NE 36th Avenue Ocala, FL 34470 Office: 352-694-4121
Email: FKPC https://ftkingchurch.org