EASTER 10 AM Worship Service Bulletin
First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, Florida
Order of Worship - April 17, 2022 – 10 a.m.
Resurrection Day - Easter
Rev. Ginny Ellis, preaching
Prelude: “Truro” (Christ Is Alive!), J. Wayne Kerr (b. 1958), “Easter Hymn”, Robert J. Powell (b. 1932) - Performed by Jack Rain, organ
Introit: “Entrata Festiva”, Flor Peeters (1903–1986) - Performed by Chancel Choir, organ, & brass
Call to Worship - Rev. Ginny Ellis
This first day of the week is the day of Resurrection.
It is the day the tomb of the crucified Jesus was found to be empty, for he was alive.
And so, in joy and victory we say: Alleluia! He is risen!
He is risen indeed! Alleluia!
Welcome and Announcements - Ginny Ellis
Christ is Risen! He is Risen indeed!
Opening Hymn #232: “Jesus Christ Is Risen Today” EASTER HYMN
Litany for Forgiveness - Rev. Megan McMillan
Gracious God, we have heard the good news: how on the third day Christ rose again.
Still, we look for the living among the dead.
You rolled away the stone from the tomb.
Yet we look for the living among the dead.
You sent messengers to proclaim the gospel.
But still we look for the living among the dead.
Faithful to your promise; you have done wonderful things!
While we continue to look for the living among the dead.
Forgive us, Lord, we pray. Teach us to trust your promise, to believe the good news of salvation, to find the truth of abundant life, your gift to those who trust in you. …Moment of silent prayer….
Assurance of God’s Pardon - Megan McMillan
God so loved the world that he gave his only Son that whoever believes in him should have everlasting life.
God did not send Jesus into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world.
In Jesus Christ the Risen Lord we are truly forgiven. Alleluia!
Passing of the Peace - Megan McMillan
The Peace of Christ be with you. / And also with you.
Moment for All Ages - Megan McMillan
Hymn #238: “Thine Is the Glory” JUDAS MACCABEAUS
Prayer for Illumination - Mary-Linda Armacost
First Scripture: Luke 23:50-56 - Mary-Linda Armacost
Hymn #260: ”Alleluia! Sing to Jesus” HYFRYDOL
Sermon Scripture: Luke 24:1-12 - Ginny Ellis
Sermon: “Coming in Darkness” - Ginny Ellis
Affirmation of Faith (from a Brief Statement of Faith) - Ginny Ellis
We trust in Jesus Christ, fully human, fully God. Jesus proclaimed the reign of God: preaching good news to the poor and release to the captives, teaching by word and deed and blessing the children, healing the sick, and binding up the brokenhearted, eating with outcasts, forgiving sinners, and calling all to repent and believe the gospel. Unjustly condemned for blasphemy and sedition, Jesus was crucified, suffering the depths of human pain and giving his life for the sins of the world. God raised this Jesus from the dead, vindicating his sinless life, breaking the power of sin and evil, delivering us from death to life eternal.
With believers in every time and place, we rejoice that nothing in life or in death can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Hymn #263: “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name!” CORONATION
Presentation of our Gifts - Mary-Linda Armacost
Anthem: “Crown Him with Many Crowns” arr. Craig Courtney (b. 1954) - Performed by Chancel Choir, organ, and brass
*Festival Doxology with Alleluias # 609 LASST UNS ERFREUEN
Praise God from whom all Blessings Flow, Praise God all Creatures high and low, Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise God, in Jesus fully known: Creator, Word, and Spirit one.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Prayers of the People - Megan McMillan
Charge & Benediction - Ginny Ellis
Benedictory Response: “Hallelujah” from Messiah, G. F. Handel (1685–1759) - Chancel Choir
Postlude: “Toccata” from Symphonie No. 5, Charles-Marie Widor (1844–1937) - Performed by Jack Rain, organ