January 29 Sanctuary Worship Bulletin
First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, Florida
Order of Worship - Sunday, January 29, 2023
11 a.m. Sanctuary Worship Service
4th Sunday after Epiphany/Mission Sunday
Rev. Ginny Ellis
Prelude: “Trumpet Voluntary,” John Bennett (1735–1784) - Jack Rain, organ
Welcome and Announcements - Rev. Ginny Ellis
Call to Worship from Psalm 1 - Ginny Ellis
Happy are those who do not listen to advice of the wicked,
Their delight is in the law of the LORD,
and on God’s law they meditate day and night.
They are like trees planted by the river, which yield their fruit in its season,
Their leaves do not wither.
In all that they do, they prosper.
Processional Hymn #300: “We Are One in the Spirit” THEY’LL KNOW WE ARE CHRISTIANS
Prayer for Reconciliation - Rev. Jeanie Barnes
We’ve been busy this week, O God. Fixing meals and washing dishes. Caring for children and sending them to school. Going to doctor’s appointments, to book groups, and to church meetings. We’ve gone to work, gone out to lunch, and we’ve paid bills. It’s easy to do all we do without first putting ourselves and our activities in your hands. Forgive the times we forget who we are and whose we are, and help us to bring it all into one whole life, for the sake of Christ our Lord.
Assurance of Pardon - Jeanie Barnes
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 we say,
in Jesus Christ we are forgiven, freed and made whole! Thanks be to God.
Passing of the Peace - Jeanie Barnes
Be at peace with God, with yourself, and with one another. 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 - Ginny Ellis
Hymn: “God of Mercy, You Have Shown Us” BEACH SPRING
Presentation of our Gifts – Invitation and Prayer - Don Doddridge
…Please join me in a unison Prayer of Dedication:
With grateful hearts we come, O Gracious God, bringing these gifts for your service. We offer ourselves also; receive and bless us as your faithful servants. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Offertory Anthem: “Praise the Lord” from Judas Maccabeus, G. F. Händel; arr. by Hal H. Hopson - Chancel Choir
Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH
Prayer for Illumination - Don Doddridge
First Scripture: I Corinthians 1:18-25 - Don Doddridge
Special Music: “O Divine Redeemer,” Charles Gounod (1818–1893) - Susan Hellman-Spatafora, soprano
Sermon Scripture: Micah 6:1-8 - Ginny Ellis
Sermon: “Walking the Path” - Ginny Ellis
Prayers of the People and Lord’s Prayer - Jeanie Barnes
Hymn #295: “Go to the World!” SINE NOMINE
Charge & Benediction - Ginny Ellis
Postlude: “Hornpipe” from Water Music, G. F. Händel (1685–1759) - Jack Rain, organ