February 20 Worship Service Bulletin
First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, Florida
Order of Worship - February 20, 2022 – 10 a.m.
Seventh Sunday after Epiphany
Rev. Ginny Ellis
Prelude: “Prelude on an American Folk Melody” (There Is a Balm in Gilead), Robert Hebble (1934–2020) - Performed by Jack Rain, organ
Welcome & Announcements - Rev. Megan McMillan
Call to Worship - Megan McMillan
The voice of God resounds upon the waters. / The Spirit of the Lord hovers over the streams.
The Son of God is named “Beloved.” / And all who worship shout out “Glory!”
Ascribe to the Lord majesty and Strength. / Let us worship God in the holy splendor of this day.
Hymn # 401: “Here in this Place” GATHER US IN
Unison Prayer of the Day - Megan McMillan
You hear our prayers, dear Lord: those we whisper at home, those we pray fervently aloud; those prayers we offer here at worship in times of silence, or together in formal moments. Help us to learn to listen as we pray, to hear your quiet voice speaking to us, calling to us to follow where you lead. Help us to see the grace with which you meet us, even when we do not expect it. For forgiveness and healing, for comfort, for the faith community carrying us through times of crisis, for the welcome we can extend in your own name to adults and children, to strangers and friends; for the chance to worship here as your own people: we give you our deep and heartfelt thanks. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
Passing of the Peace - Megan McMillan
The peace of Christ be with you / And also with you
Response Hymn #441: “Hear the Good News of Salvation” (verse 1 only) NETTLETON
Moment for All Ages - Rev. Ginny Ellis
Prayer for Illumination - Mary-Linda Armacost
1st Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 18:1-4 - Mary-Linda Armacost
Praise Song: “Come Thou Fount” - Performed by FPC Praise Band
Sermon Scripture: Revelation 21:1-4 - Ginny Ellis
Sermon: “Broken but Beautiful, Renewed, Remade” - Ginny Ellis
Praise Song: “How Can I Keep from Singing?” - Performed by FPC Praise Band
The Sacrament of Baptism for Wesley Rex Delcamp and Roman Alexander Sereda
The Institution of Baptism
The Presentation
Covenants of Parents and Congregation
Questions for the Parents
Affirmation of Faith - 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.
Thanksgiving Over the Water
Act of Baptism
Baptismal Welcome
Presentation of our Gifts – Invitation and Prayer - Mary-Linda Armacost
Offertory: “River in Judea”, Jack Feldman and Linda Marcus - Performed by Chancel Choir
Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH
Prayers of the People - Megan McMillan
Hymn # 726: “Will You Come and Follow Me?” KELVINGROVE
Charge & Benediction - Ginny Ellis
Postlude: “Toccata”, John Lee (1908–1990) - Performed by Jack Rain, organ