November 20 Worship Service Bulletin

First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, Florida 

Order of Worship – November 20, 2022 – 10 a.m. 

The Reign of Christ – Last Day of the Church Year

Rev. Ginny Ellis

Prelude: “We Praise Thee, O God, Our Redeemer” (Kremser, hymn 336), Anna Laura Page (b. 1943) - Jack Rain, organ 

Welcome & Announcements - Rev. Jeanie Barnes

Call to Worship - Jeanie Barnes 

O come, let us sing to the Lord
And shout with joy to the rock of our salvation!         
Let us come into God’s presence with thanksgiving,
Singing joyful songs of praise.    

Hymn #336: “We Gather Together” KREMSER

Unison Prayer of Confession - Rev. Ginny Ellis

Lord, we confess we don’t know how to say “thank you” for splendor, for a cool breeze on a hot, humid day, for a warm embrace of reassurance, for freedom to decide about tomorrow. Lord, we confess we don’t know how to say “thank you” for pain, for tears after failure, for a truth broken, for a love not returned. We’d rather say: “take back your gift.” Lord, we confess we don’t know how to say “thank you” for the dance of life. Forgive us. Help us, O Giving God. Give us hearts for deep gratitude. (Silence). Amen.

Assurance of Pardon and Passing of the Peace - Ginny Ellis

There is a grace that every dawn reveals. A loveliness making every morning fresh. We will endure, we will prevail — we the children of Hope, children of the One who crowds the heavens with stars, endows the earth with glory, and fills the minds with wonder! Friends, trust the good news of the gospel! In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.
Since God has forgiven us in Christ, let us forgive one another. The Peace of Christ be with you all. And also with you.

Response #71 Refrain 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.

(Children, please come forward to the front pew during the singing of the refrain above)

Moment for All Ages - Ginny Ellis

Musical Meditation: “Suite IX in G Major for Viola d’Amore and Continuo,” Anonymous - Dan Urbanowicz, viola

Prayer for Illumination - Jim Garnett                                                        

First Scripture: Jeremiah 23:3-6 - Jim Garnett     

Praise Song: “Take My Life” - FPC Praise Band       

Sermon Scripture: Luke 23:33-43 - Ginny Ellis 

Sermon: “Jesus, Will You Remember Me?” - Ginny Ellis 

Praise Song: “His Mercy Is More” - FPC Praise Band 

Minute for Stewardship - Karen Mossman     

Presentation of our Gifts – Invitation and Prayer - Jim Garnett

...Please join me in a unison Prayer of Dedication:

Good and Gracious God, giver of every good and perfect gift, in gratitude we lay these gifts before you. With these offerings we consecrate ourselves to your service. Use us, and that which we give of our substance for your work in the world; this we pray in the name of your priceless gift, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.                            

Offertory Anthem: “Praise to the Lord, The Almighty,” arr. John Rutter (b. 1945) - Chancel Choir         

Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH

Prayers of the People and Lord’s Prayer - Jeanie Barnes

Hymn #367: “Come, Ye Thankful People, Come” ST. GEORGE’S, WINDSOR

Charge & Benediction - Ginny Ellis                    

Postlude: “Come, Ye Thankful People, Come,” Diane Bish (b. 1941) - Jack Rain, organ