December 5 Worship Service Bulletin

First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, FL 

Order of Worship - December 5, 2021 – 10 a.m. 

2nd Sunday of Advent / Lord’s Supper 

Rev. Ginny Ellis

Prelude: “Partita on Picardy” (variations 1–5; hymn 347), Albert Zabel (1935–2017) - Performed by Jack Rain, organ 

Welcome and Announcements - Rev. Megan McMillan

Call to Worship - Megan McMillan

John came out of the wilderness to preach repentance; his message comes to us still.

Make straight the paths we now walk, and prepare the way for God’s reign of justice and love

Hymn #129 “Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming” ES IST EIN’ROS’

Advent Candle Lighting/Reading - Don & Jeannie Doddridge                                                                                        

This second week of Advent we light the second candle: the Candle of Peace.  Now in the Advent wreath we see a growing light in our darkness. Listen for the word of Peace as we find it in Zechariah’s song in Luke 1: 78-79:

By the tender mercy of our God the dawn from on high will break upon us.

to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.

Prayer: Merciful God, you sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation. Grant us grace to heed their warnings that we may be ready to greet the coming of the Savior with joy and follow in the Savior’s way of peace.

Passing of the Peace   

Response: Glory to God #583 (sung twice)

Moment for All Ages - Megan McMillan

Prayer for Illumination - Susan Schlecht

First Scripture: Malachi 3:1-4 - Susan Schlecht

Praise Song: “O Come O Come Emmanuel” - Performed by FPC Praise Band 

Sermon Scripture: Luke 3:1-6 - Rev. Ginny Ellis

Sermon: “The Voice in the Wilderness” - Ginny Ellis

Praise Song: “The First Nowell” - Performed by FPC Praise Band

Presentation of our Gifts – Invitation and Prayer - Susan Schlecht

Anthem: “Shalom”, Dan Forrest - Performed by Chancel Choir; Maddy Klee, violin

Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH

Lord’s Supper & Lord’s Prayer - Megan McMillan & Ginny Ellis

Recessional Hymn #117: “While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks” WINCHESTER OLD

Charge & Benediction - Ginny Ellis

Postlude: “Partita on Picardy” (variation 6—”Toccata”), Albert Zabel (1935–2017) - Performed by Jack Rain, organ