January 15 Worship Service Bulletin
First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, Florida
Order of Worship – January 15, 2023 – 11 a.m.
2nd Sunday after Epiphany/ Installation of Officers
Rev. Jeanie Barnes
Prelude: “Cantabile,” Raymond H. Haan (b. 1938) - Jack Rain, organ
Welcome & Announcements - Rev. Ginny Ellis
Call to Worship (based on John 1) - Ginny Ellis
To all searching for grace and truth, / Come and see!
To all searching for meaning and purpose, / Come and see!
To all searching for abundant life, / Come and see!
Come, let us worship God together!
Processional Hymn #761: “Called as Partners in Christ’s Service” BEECHER
Call to Confession (based on Isaiah 49 and Psalm 40) - Rev. Jeanie Barnes
Prayer of Confession - Jeanie Barnes
Merciful God, we confess that we have been timid and unreliable witnesses of Jesus Christ.
Forgive us...
...for the times we have stayed silent in the face of injustice and hate,
...for the times our actions have not matched our beliefs,
...for the times we have turned away from your children in need.
For the many ways we fail to follow you, forgive us. Invite us into your transforming presence once again. Empower us to follow and witness, with our words and our lives, to the love and grace we’ve experienced in Jesus Christ. Amen.
Assurance of Pardon (based on Psalm 40) - Jeanie Barnes
Passing of the Peace - Jeanie Barnes & Ginny Ellis
The peace of Christ be with you. / And also with you.
Response #620: “Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven” verse 1 LAUDA ANIMA
Praise my soul, the King of Heaven; to God's feet thy tribute bring;
Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven, evermore God's praises sing.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise the everlasting king.
Moment for All Ages - Rev. Jeanie Barnes
Prayer for Illumination - Mary-Linda Armacost
First Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-7 - Mary-Linda Armacost
Sermon Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 - Jeanie Barnes
Sermon - Jeanie Barnes
Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer - Jeanie Barnes
Presentation of our Gifts – Invitation and Prayer - Mary-Linda Armacost
…Please join me in a unison Prayer of Dedication:
Generous God, we offer you our gifts and ourselves in gratitude for all we have received. Use us, and these gifts, to strengthen the ministry of your church to help meet the needs of your children. May our offerings bear witness to your love made known to us in Jesus Christ, in whose name we pray. Amen.
Offertory Anthem: “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hand, ” arr. Walter Ehret - Chancel Choir and Chelsea Gentner, soprano
Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH
INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS
Sentences of Scripture
Statement of Ordination and Installation
Professing Our Faith – Apostles Creed
The Questions asked of Candidates and of Congregation - Jeannie Doddridge, Clerk of Session
The Prayer of Installation
Declaration of Installation and Charge
Recessional Hymn #69: “I, the Lord of Sea and Sky” HERE I AM
Charge & Benediction - Ginny Ellis
Postlude: “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” (hymn 761), Don Hustad (1918–2013) - Jack Rain, organ