April 10 Worship Service Bulletin

First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, Florida   

Order of Worship - April 10, 2022 – 10 a.m.   

Palm Sunday, the Passion of Our Lord

Rev. Megan McMillan 

Prelude: Partita on “All Glory, Laud and Honor” (variations 1, 3 and 4), Michael Burkhardt (b. 1957) - Performed by Jack Rain, organ

Welcome & Announcements - Rev. Megan McMillan

Call to Worship - Megan McMillan  

Hosanna!

Hosanna in the highest!

Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.

Hosanna in the highest!  

The people raise their palm branches.

We praise you, O God, for redeeming the world through our Savior Jesus Christ. Today he entered the holy city in triumph and was proclaimed messiah and king by those who spread garments and branches along his way. Bless these branches and those who carry them. Grant us grace to follow our Lord in the way of the cross, so that, joined to his death and resurrection, we enter into life with you; through the same Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen!                                                                                                 

(waving palm branches)

Processional Hymn #196: “All Glory, Laud, and Honor” VALET WILL ICH DIR GEBEN

Prayer of the Day - Rev. Ginny Ellis

Everlasting God, in your tender love for the human race you sent your Son to take our nature, and to suffer death upon the cross. In your mercy enable us to share in Christ’s obedience to your will and in the glorious victory of Christ’s resurrection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever and ever. Amen.                                                                 

Passing of the Peace - Ginny Ellis

The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you / And also with you                             

Response Hymn: “You are the Lord, Giver of Mercy”  WAYFARING STRANGER 

Moment for All Ages - Ginny Ellis

Musical Reflection: “My Hope is Built” arr. James D. Kimball - Performed by FPC Handbell Choir

Prayer for Illumination - Jim Garnett

Scripture Reading: Philippians 2:5-11 - Jim Garnett                                

Praise Song: “Hosanna (Praise Is Rising)” - Performed by FPC Praise Band

Passion of Our Lord According to the Gospel of Luke:  Luke 22:14-23:56 (NLT)

For this reading, the congregation will be asked to read those parts in the handout which are printed in bold print.

Silent Reflection

Hymn #228: “Were You There” WERE YOU THERE

Presentation of our Gifts – Invitation and Prayer - Jim Garnett

Offertory: “The Holy City,”  Stephen Adams (1841–1913) - Performed by Chris Romeo, tenor

Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH 

Reception of New Members: June King and Dave Hunt - Ginny Ellis

Prayers of the People and Lord’s Prayer - Megan McMillan

Praise Song: “Jesus Paid It All” - Performed by FPC Praise Band 

Charge & Benediction - Megan McMillan          

Postlude: “Toccata” from Partita on “All Glory, Laud and Honor,”  Michael Burkhardt (b. 1957) - Performed by Jack Rain, organ