March 13 Worship Service Bulletin

First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, Florida 

Order of Worship - March 13, 2022 – 10 a.m. 

Second Sunday in Lent

Rev. Megan McMillan

Prelude: “O Mensch, bewein’ dein’ Sünde groß” BWV 622 (O Man, bewail thy grievous sin”), J. S. Bach (1685–1750) - Performed by Jack Rain, organ    

Welcome & Announcements - Rev. Megan McMillan

Call to Worship - Megan McMillan

The Lord is our light and our salvation: / Of whom shall we be afraid?

The Lord is the stronghold of our life: / We will wait for the Lord in faithfulness.

Let us seek the Lord’s face in this time of worship: / We will honor God’s presence in our prayers and our praises!

Hymn #22: “God of the Sparrow” ROEDER 

Call to Reconciliation - Megan McMillan

When things around us feel chaotic, God is our peace. When so much we hear is not reliable, God’s word is our truth. So let us come before God confessing our truth and sin.

Unison Prayer of Forgiveness - Megan McMillan

God of compassion, we are creatures who seek our own comfort. We confess that we prefer our own plans to your purposes. We shrink from costly discipleship and put our own interests first. Forgive our fleeting commitment and the times we have indulged our own complaints. Have mercy on us. Inspire us with the energy to do your will and serve our neighbors in the example of Christ, your Son and our Lord. Silence is kept. Amen.

Assurance of Forgiveness - Megan McMillan

Friends in Christ, while it is true that we have all sinned, it is a greater truth that we are forgiven through God’s love poured out in Jesus Christ. To all who humbly seek the mercy of God I say, in Jesus Christ we are forgiven, freed and made whole! Thanks be to God.

Passing of the Peace - Megan McMillan

Be at peace with God, with yourself, and with one another. The peace of Christ be with you / And also with you

Response Hymn #437: “You are the Lord, Giver of Mercy”

Moment for All Ages - Diane Zuercher 

Special Music: “Lamb of God” - Performed by Handbell Choir                  

Prayer for Illumination - Mary-Linda Armacost

1st Scripture Reading: Psalm 27 - Mary-Linda Armacost 

Praise Song: “Who You Say I Am” - Performed by FPC Praise Band

Sermon Scripture: Luke 13:31-35 - Megan McMillan 

Sermon: “Under God's Wing” - Megan McMillan

Praise Song: “Firm Foundation (He Won’t)” - Performed by FPC Praise Band

Presentation of our Gifts – Invitation and Prayer - Mary-Linda Armacost

Offertory: “Near the Cross” - Performed by Handbell Choir

Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH

Prayers of the People - Megan McMillan

Hymn #223: “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” HAMBURG

Charge & Benediction - Megan McMillan 

Postlude: “Fugue in G minor” Johann Ernst Eberlin (1702–1762) - Performed by Jack Rain, organ