“The friendly church with a place for you”

505 S. Tyndall Parkway

Panama City, Florida 32404
850-785-7081

We are a nurturing church family, believing and witnessing

to the Gospel of God’s love by sharing our faith in Jesus Christ
and ministering to the needs of the community and world.

May 27, 2018

Holy Trinity Sunday
 OUR DAY OF WORSHIP

THEME FOR THE DAY: When we say God is the triune God, we are saying something
about who God is beyond, before, and after the universe: that there is community within
God. Our experience of this is reflected in Paul’s words today. When we pray to God as
Jesus prayed to his Abba (an everyday, intimate parental address), the Spirit prays within us,
creating between us and God the same relationship Jesus has with the one who sent him.

WE WELCOME ALL who are in worship this morning, especially those who might be our
guests. If you are looking for a Church Home, we ask that you consider Parkway and speak
with the Pastor. We are celebrating Holy Trinity Sunday as we enter into the long Ordinary
Time.

CALL TO WORSHIP

L / Blessed be God, Eternal Majesty, Living Word, Abiding Spirit.

C / Glory to God forever. Amen.
L / Jesus said, the way to see God’s dream for the world is to be born from
above by the Spirit.
C / The way to take part in that dream, says Jesus, is to be born of water and Spirit.

L / That gift is available this day. May you receive God’s Spirit, be made whole,
and dwell more deeply in love divine. Amen.

PRAYER OF THE DAY

L / Let us pray: Almighty Creator and ever-living God: we worship your glory, eternal Three-
in-One, and we praise your power, majestic One-in-Three. Keep us steadfast in this faith,
defend us in all adversity, and bring us at last into your presence, where you live in endless
joy and love, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
C / Amen.
+HYMN “ Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty! ”
 AS WE CONFESS OUR SINS AND HEAR THE PARDON
(Please remain standing for the confession)
+ CALL TO CONFESSION
L / Let us call on the name of the One who invites us to speak the truth about ourselves
and our relationships and promises to show us mercy.

SILENCE FOR REFLECTION AND SELF-EXAMINATION

+ PRAYER OF CONFESSION

L / Let us confess our sins to the One who gives life eternally.
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
L / Holy God,
C / we know that you are always there to lead us, yet we somehow lose our way
and fall back into fear.
We confess that we have stumbled, and we recognize our need for you to lift us
up and help us start again. Forgive us our failings, restore us to strength, and
reconcile us with you, ourselves, and each other, through the power of Christ
and the gift of your Spirit. Amen.

+ DECLARATION OF FORGIVENESS
P / Almighty God, in His mercy………..
+ RESPONSIVE HYMN “Halle, Halle, Hallelujah”
Hal - le, hal - le, hal le – lu - ia
Hal - le, hal - le, hal – le – lu - ia…
Ha l- le, hal - le, hal – le – lu - ia…
Hal – le – lu – jah. Hal- le –lu – jah.
(Sing Twice)
+ SHARING THE PEACE
P / The peace of the Lord be with you.
C / And also with you.
CHILDREN’S SERMON AND CHURCH

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

Pastor: Come, Holy Spirit, giver of life; breathe into us that we may hear a word of truth
this day. Draw us into communion, enable us to love, conspire to make us one with you
for the world you so deeply love. Amen.

THE FIRST READING Isaiah’s vision and call Isaiah 6:1-8

1In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lofty; and the
hem of his robe filled the temple. 2Seraphs were in attendance above him; each had six
wings: with two they covered their faces, and with two they covered their feet, and with two
they flew. 3And one called to another and said:
“Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory.” The pivots on the
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thresholds shook at the voices of those who called, and the house filled with smoke. 5And I
said: “Woe is me! I am lost, for I am a man of unclean lips, and I live among a people of
unclean lips; yet my eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts!” 6Then one of the

seraphs flew to me, holding a live coal that had been taken from the altar with a pair of
tongs. 7The seraph touched my mouth with it and said: “Now that this has touched your lips,
your guilt has departed and your sin is blotted out.” 8Then I heard the voice of the Lord
saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I; send me!”
Here ends our reading
PSALMODY PSALM 29
L/ Let us begin together:
All: Worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.
L / 1Ascribe to the LORD, you gods, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.
C / 2Ascribe to the LORD the glory due God’s name; worship the LORD in the beau ty
of holiness.
L /3The voice of the LORD is upon the waters; the God of glory thunders; the LORD is
upon the mighty waters.
C / 4The voice of the LORD is a powerful voice; the voice of the LORD is a voice of
splendor.

L / 5The voice of the LORD breaks the cedar trees; the LORD breaks the cedars of
Lebanon;
C / 6the LORD makes Lebanon skip like a calf, and Mount Hermon like a young wild
ox.
 PSALMODY CONTINUED:
L / 7The voice of the LORD bursts forth in lightning flashes.
C / 8The voice of the LORD shakes the wilderness; the LORD shakes the wilderness of
Kadesh.
L / 9The voice of the LORD makes the oak trees writhe and strips the forests bare. And
in the temple of the LORD all are crying, “Glory!”
C / 10The LORD sits enthroned above the flood; the LORD sits enthroned as king
forevermore.
L /11O LORD, give strength to your people; give them, O LORD, the blessings of peace.
All: Worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.

THE SECOND READING Living by the Spirit Romans 8:12-17

Brothers and sisters, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh—13for if
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you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of
the body, you will live. 14For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. 15For
you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received a spirit of
adoption. When we cry, “Abba! Father!” 16it is that very Spirit bearing witness with our spirit
that we are children of God, 17and if children, then heirs, heirs of God and joint heirs with
Christ—if, in fact, we suffer with him so that we may also be glorified with him.

THE ANTHEM Sanctuary Choir

THE HOLY GOSPEL Entering the reign of God through water and the Spirit
John 3:1-17
1Now there was a Pharisee named Nicodemus, a leader of the Jews. 2He came to Jesus by
night and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God; for
no one can do these signs that you do apart from the presence of God.” 3Jesus answered
him, “Very truly, I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God without being born from
above.” 4Nicodemus said to him, “How can anyone be born after having grown old? Can
one enter a second time into the mother’s womb and be born?” 5Jesus answered, “Very
truly, I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God without being born of water and
Spirit. 6What is born of the flesh is flesh, and what is born of the Spirit is spirit. 7Do not be
astonished that I said to you, ‘You must be born from above.’ 8The wind blows where it
chooses, and you hear the sound of it, but you do not know where it comes from or where it
goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.”
9Nicodemus said to him, “How can these things be?” 10Jesus answered him, “Are you a
teacher of Israel, and yet you do not understand these things? 11“Very truly, I tell you, we

speak of what we know and testify to what we have seen; yet you do not receive our
testimony. 12If I have told you about earthly things and you do not believe, how can you
believe if I tell you about heavenly things? 13No one has ascended into heaven except the
one who descended from heaven, the Son of Man. 14And just as Moses lifted up the serpent
in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, 15that whoever believes in him may
have eternal life. 16“For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone

who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life. 17“Indeed, God did not send
the Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved
through him.”
L / This is the Word of the Lord! C / Thanks be to God!
+HYMN “ Come, Thou Almighty King ”
SERMON Pastor Ric

APOSTLES’ CREED
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus
Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the
virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he
descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven,
he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and
the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of
saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.
Amen.

INVITATION TO THE OFFERING

L / For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that all who love him may
have life eternally.
With loving hearts, let us bring our offerings to God.
C / Blessed be God forever.

THE OFFERING OFFERTORY ANTHEM THE DOXOLOGY

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

L / Holy God, your love overflows in the gift of your Spirit. Bless these gifts that we offer
that they may spread your blessing in a world of hurt and need; in Christ’s name.
Amen.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

CURRENT: Margo Adams, Marianne Bacen, Richard Cook, IdaMae Fleming, Carol
Forehand, Faye Jackson, Bill Lawson, Marge Lily, Millie Miller, Pastor Reid, Marilyn
Sandell, Myrt Shoemaker, Elizabeth Dill.

CONTINUING: Tony Abbott, Ed Brown, Pastor Reid, Doris Dixon, Ida Mae Fleming, Anne
Freeland, Mary Gordon, Anna Jones, Lee Masters, Chris Meek, Marty Reed, Marilyn
Schubert, Marge Smith, Jean Olson, Rhema Drayton.

HOMEBOUND: Darol Keefer, Gordon Merkel, Model Richardson, Bertie Shuster, Barbara
VonNyvenheim, Jackie Hogan

BIRTHDAYS
Andrew Davis 5/28 Eleanor Grammer 5/29 Braedin Warnick 5/31
Kim Stavenau 6/02
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be
done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we
forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from
evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen.

BENEDICTION/BLESSING

Go out into God’s world in peace.

Have Courage.
Hold onto what is good.
Return to no one evil for evil.
Strengthen the fainthearted.
Support the weak.
Help the suffering.
Honor all people.
Love and serve the Lord, rejoicing in the power of the Holy
Spirit.
C / Amen.
+HYMN “ Go, My Children, with My Blessing ”
 Household Prayer: Morning
Life-giving God, awaken me to your threefold presence in the world this day that I may
share your love with others as freely as you have done for us in Christ. Amen.

Household Prayer: Evening

Abba, I give thanks for the immeasurable gifts of this day, above all, for the gift of your
love made known in Christ. How grateful I am that by his love I am counted as a
precious member of your family.

McKenzie’s Office Hours:

Monday – 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Tuesday – 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Wednesday – Off
Thursday – Off
Friday – 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
 OUR STAFF AT PARKWAY
Pastor – The Rev. Dr. Richard M. Connor, Sr.
Pastor Emeritus – The Rev. Reid Cameron
Administrative Asst – Miss McKenzie Creamer
Director of Music – Mrs. Cathy Connor
Organist – Mrs. Lanelle Alford
Youth Directors – Mrs. Angie Worcester and Mr. Stuart Guilford
Web Masters – Mr. James and Mrs. Missy Langerud

OUR SESSION
President - Mrs. Jean Olson
Secretary/Clerk - Mrs. Angie Worcester
Treasurer - Mr. Ed Brown
Remaining Session Members:
Mrs. Linda Bonacasa
Mr. Al Borovich
Mr. Mitch Connor
Mr. Bruce Davis
Mrs. Mary Lou Edwards
Mrs. Mandy Kuchta
Mrs. Jamette Minchew
Mr. Robert Worcester
 Scripture Thoughts
The notion of Trinity comes not from abstract hypothesizing but the lived experiences of our ancestors in
the faith. As today’s readings show, these experiences yield a vision of God so rich and multi-dimensional
that later generations could not but articulate the trinitarian expressions used in worship today.
Beloved as are some phrases from John 3:1-17, the entire passage emphasizes God’s mysteriousness.
Jesus speaks words with multiple meanings: born from above (or “born again,” anōthen), wind or spirit or
Spirit (pneuma), lifted up (or “exalted”). He uses different phrases interchangeably (from above, of water
and spirit, of the Spirit). And he turns Nicodemus’s earnest questions into grounds for questioning his
competence as a teacher. Precisely where Jesus’ words end is debated, but he speaks at points for a
larger community. The precise historical meaning of “water and Spirit” is unclear, although John’s
audience would have heard baptismal overtones. What is clear is that Jesus will be “lifted up”, alluding to
his truest moment of glory in John: the cross.
To borrow a metaphor from choral singing, these readings describe God in ways like four-part harmony
singing: each offers different high notes, accents, and patterns, but together they produce rich and
profoundly provocative music.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

OUR YOUTH ended their weekly THE BAY COUNTY PRESBYTERIAN

Wednesday meetings and will now
meet for special events throughout the
summer. Look on our Facebook pages
to keep up-to-date on current
MEN will meet this Thursday at St.
Andrews at 6:00 PM. It sounds like it will
have a great program and will have some
great food. For more information, please
contact Bruce Davis.

WE WILL RECOGNIZE OUR SENIORS next Sunday during worship. There will be a
reception in Cameron Hall to celebrate this wonderful accomplishment. Please speak
with Angie if you have a graduating senior this year so we can adequately prepare.
 ANNOUNCEMENTS
USHERS NEEDED. If you would like to
serve as an usher, please see and speak
to Walt Russell, who is our head usher.
We are always looking for a few good
men, women and children to serve in this
capacity.
WE NEED JUST ONE MORE PERSON
to volunteer to be a Children’s Church
Leader. If we can get one more, then we
will have eight and that means our
leaders will have to do Children’s Church
six times a year. Will you be that last
person to step up?
AN OUTREACH AND WITNESS
MEETING will be on this Thursday, May
31st at 6:00 PM. If you are interested,
please join us in Cameron Hall. For
more information, please speak or call
Jamette Minchew at 850-819-8067.
MEET OUR NEW WEBMASTERS:
James and Missy Langerud are
stepping up to be our new webmasters
for Parkway. We are thankful to James
and Missy for hearing God’s call to use
their special talent in web-designing to
further our ministry at Parkway.
PAPER PRODUCTS are being
requested for Second Chance – toilet
paper, paper towels, plates, napkins.
Just bring your paper products and
place them near the wooden cross in
the narthex (lobby, gathering place).
THE FOOD PANTRY is collecting
soup for the month of May. Please
bring your cans or boxes of soup and
place them on the wooden cross in
the narthex (lobby, gathering place).
SIGN-UP FOR FLOWERS! We
encourage you to sign up to sponsor
flowers for each Sunday. Usually in
memory or in honor of someone. You
will locate the Flower Sign-Up Sheet
on the main bulletin board in Cameron
Hall.
DON’T FORGET TO BRING YOUR
EXPIRED STAMPS for the
Presbyterian Women. See Sherl for
more information.
SECOND CHANCE will have a Yard
Sale here at the church on May 31st,
June 1st and 2nd. If you have items
that you would like to donate, please
speak with Art or Sherl Morden. And
be sure to stop by the Yard Sale as
you might pick up some wonderful
items for a great price. Please DO
NOT place your donated items by
the Pastor’s Exterior Door to his
office. Bring them when someone
is at the church or call Sherl to
arrange pick-up!
OUR CHOIRS have wrapped up
their Wednesday evening rehearsals
and will now meet on Sunday
mornings before worship to practice.
 This Week’s Ministry Calendar
Today - Holy Trinity Sunday
9:00 AM – Sunday School For Adults
10:00 AM – Worship
11:00 AM – Fellowship in Cameron Hall

Monday - 7:00 PM – AA in Skipper’s Nest

Wednesday— 11:30 AM – Wednesday Workers

7:00 PM – AA in Skipper’s Nest

Thursday - Second Chance Yard Sale begins

6:00 PM – Bay County Presbyterian Men
6:00 PM – Outreach and Witness Meeting

Friday – Second Chance Yard Sale Continues

Saturday- Second Chance Yard Sale Concludes

7:00 PM – AA in Skipper’s Nest

Next Sunday – Ordinary Time

9:00 AM –Sunday School For Adults
10:00 AM – Worship - Recognition of Seniors
11:00 AM – Fellowship in Cameron Hall

Attendance last Week:

Elder of the Month: Mandy Kuchta
Lay Assistant: Kathy Riley
Children’s Church Teachers:
Linda Bonacasa and Jean Olson
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Fellowship Time is important
to the life of the congregation.
We always want to provide
wonderful treats during this
time. If your last name begins
With would you please
bring goodies for next
Sunday’s fellowship.