January 1 Worship Service Bulletin

First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, Florida 

Order of Worship – January 1, 2023 – 11 a.m. 

First Sunday of Christmas / Lord’s Supper

Rev. Ginny Ellis

Opening Song: “God So Loved” - FPC Praise Band      

Welcome and Announcements - Rev. Jeanie Barnes

Call to Worship - Jeanie Barnes 

All God's people -- boys and girls, men and women:

Come and worship!

Shepherds, wise ones, saints, and angels:

Come and worship! Come and worship!

All who need the Savior, all who long for comfort:

Come and worship!

Come and worship Christ the newborn king! Come this new year!

Worship Song: “Come, Now Is the Time to Worship” - FPC Praise Band 

Time of Prayer - Rev. Ginny Ellis                

Passing of the Peace - Ginny Ellis                   

…The peace of Jesus Christ be with you. / And also with you.                     

Response: “Soon and Very Soon” - FPC Praise Band

Moment for All Ages - Jeanie Barnes                      

Presentation of our Gifts – Invitation and Prayer - Tai Specie

…Please join me in a unison Prayer of Dedication: We dedicate the gifts we bring today, Lord, even as we dedicate ourselves, trusting you in all times of our lives.  Use us, Lord, in the work of Your kingdom and make us truly grateful for all your gifts.  Amen.

Offertory Song: “What Child is This?” - FPC Praise Band 

Prayer for Illumination - Tai Specie

1st Scripture: Luke 2:15-20 - Tai Specie 

Sermon Scripture: Matthew 2:9-15 - Tai Specie                                         

Sermon: “Where Everybody Went” - Ginny Ellis 

SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER                                          

Invitation

Prayer of Consecration and the Lord’s Prayer

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done. On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation. But deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. 

The Words of Institution 

The Communion of the People 

Prayer of Thanksgiving (unison)

Eternal God, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son, our savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the sacrament of his body and blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen.   

Final Worship Song: “Joy To The World” - FPC Praise Band

Charge & Benediction - Ginny Ellis                                                                                 

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