March 20 Worship Service Bulletin
First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, Florida
Order of Worship - March 20, 2022 – 10 a.m.
3rd Sunday in Lent
Rev. Ginny Ellis
Prelude: “Prelude and Fugue in G minor” BWV 558, J. S. Bach (1685–1750) - Performed by Jack Rain, organ
Welcome & Announcements - Rev. Ginny Ellis
Call to Worship - Ginny Ellis
We come, because we seek our God.
Every morning, every day, every evening, every moment, God is with us.
We come, because we hunger for Christ.
Jesus will feed us with hope, will replace our emptiness with grace.
We come, because we thirst for the Spirit.
Who fills our yearning for peace, who ends the drought of justice.
We come, let us worship God!
Hymn #753: “Make Me a Channel of Your Peace” PRAYER OF ST. FRANCIS
Call to Reconciliation - Rev. Megan McMillan
Do you think that because you have spoken hurtfully, or failed to help, or left God behind as you travel through each day, that God forgets you? God’s love is as constant as the sun; God’s forgiveness is as sure as the stars in the night sky. Let us join together, as we pray, saying,
Unison Prayer of Forgiveness - Megan McMillan
The thirsty come, and we offer lead-filled water; the hungry come, and we offer a single can from our overflowing pantries; the lonely come, and we cling to our cliques; the broken come, and we hand them an aspirin; the needy come, but we have wasted everything on stuff we do not need. Have mercy on us, Steadfast love, and pour your heart into our grace-parched souls. As you have been with us in every moment, may we go to be with all around us. May we listen to the needs and hearts of others, even as you lean down to listen to us in Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Silence is kept. Amen.
Assurance of Pardon - Megan McMillan
In every moment, God seeks what is best for us, continually offering us peace, hope, and forgiveness. We will bless God in every moment, rejoicing with the One who fills us with steadfast love. Friends hear this good news! In Jesus Christ we forgiven, freed and made whole. Thanks be to God!
Passing of the Peace: May the peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you / And also with you.
Response Hymn #437: “You are the Lord, Giver of Mercy”
Moment for All Ages - Megan McMillan
Prayer for Illumination - Susan Schlecht
1st Scripture Reading: Isaiah 55:1-3, 6-9 - Susan Schlecht
2nd Scripture Reading: Psalm 63:1-4 - Susan Schlecht
Praise Song: “Holy Water” - Performed by FPC Praise Band
Sermon Scripture: John 4:7-15 - Ginny Ellis
Sermon: “Come for the Water” - Ginny Ellis
Praise Song: “All to You” - Performed by FPC Praise Band
Presentation of our Gifts – Invitation and Prayer - Susan Schlecht
Offertory: "Surely He Hath Born our Griefs” from Messiah, G. F. Händel (1685–1759) - Performed by Chancel Choir
Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH
Prayers of the People - Ginny Ellis
Hymn #687: Our God, Our Help in Ages Past” ST. ANNE
Charge & Benediction - Ginny Ellis
Postlude: “Hornpipe” from Water Music, G. F. Händel (1685–1759) - Performed by Jack Rain, organ