October 16 Worship Service Bulletin

First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, Florida 

Order of Worship – October 16, 2022 – 10 a.m. 

19th Sunday after Pentecost

Rev. Jeanie Barnes

Prelude: “Méditation,” Alphonse Mailly  (1833–1918) - Jack Rain, organ

Welcome & Announcements - Rev. Jeanie Barnes

Call to Worship from Psalm 100 - Jeanie Barnes

Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth
        Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.
Know that the Lord is God,
        It is God who made us, and we belong to God.
We are God’s people,
        We are the sheep of God’s pasture.
Come, let us worship the Lord our God!    

Hymn #465: “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” CONVERSE

Unison Prayer of Confession - Rev. Ginny Ellis

Lord God, your power and love are beyond our imagining.  We know that when we fear the future, we do not hold faith in your providence.  So today, in this place, we entrust ourselves, those we love, the church, and the world once again in your care. Forgive us the tendency to want to take control.  Help us to give our fears to you and trust enough to leave them there.   May your Spirit fill us with the faith we need each day.  In Jesus’ name, Amen. 

Assurance of Pardon - Ginny Ellis

You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's own people. Once we were no people but now we are God's People.  Once we had not received mercy, but now we have received mercy. Friends, believe the Good News: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven.

Passing of the Peace - Ginny Ellis

            The peace of Christ be with you / And also with you  

Response #71 FIRST SONG 

Surely it is God who saves me, I will trust and not be afraid.

For the Lord is my stronghold and my sure defense and God will be my Savior.

Moment for All Ages - Jeanie Barnes                                                                                                                                    

Prayer for Illumination - Marilyn Mulcahy                                                                           

First Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 - Marilyn Mulcahy     

Praise Song: “Evidence” - FPC Praise Band

Sermon Scripture: Luke 18:1-8- Jeanie Barnes 

Sermon: “What Is Going on Here?” - Jeanie Barnes 

Praise Song: “How Can I Keep from Singing?” - FPC Praise Band

Presentation of our Gifts – Invitation and Prayer - Marilyn Mulcahy

…Please join me in a Prayer of Dedication:

Giver of Life, behind this offering lies the busyness of our world: the office, the home, the classroom, the highways, and the corridors.  Save us from creating a world where wealth accumulates and people decay.  Accept this offering and our lives, limited as they are, as willing instruments for good in your world.  Amen.         

Offertory Anthem: “Christ Be My Song,” Hal H. Hopson (b. 1933) - Chancel Choir & Handbell Choir

Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH 

Prayers of the People and Lord’s Prayer - Ginny Ellis

Hymn #821: “My Life Flows On” HOW CAN I KEEP FROM SINGING 

Charge & Benediction - Jeanie Barnes                                                                               

Postlude: “Toccata,” Alphonse Mailly (1833–1918) - Jack Rain, organ