February 19 Sanctuary Worship Bulletin

First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, Florida 

Order of Worship – February 19, 2023 – 11 a.m. 

Transfiguration of the Lord

Rev. Ginny Ellis

Prelude: “La Transfiguration,” Dom Paul Benoit (1893–1979) - Jack Rain, organ

Welcome & Announcements - Rev. Ginny Ellis

Call to Worship - Ginny Ellis

Jesus led them up to a high mountain. / There he was transfigured before them.

A voice came from the cloud, saying / “This is my Son whom I love. Listen to Him!”

In this sanctuary, this safe and holy place / We come to see the face of Jesus, and to listen to him.  

 Let us worship our God as we sing together.

Hymn #41: “O Worship the King, All Glorious Above!” LYONS

Prayer of the Day - Rev. Jeanie Barnes

When you could stay hidden behind your glory, O God, you send Jesus to show us your heart.  When you could remain silent for all time, you whisper your hopes to us in every moment. You transform everyday events into miracles of awe. You text-message joy into the emptiness of our souls. You are holy. Transform us today through our worship. Let us live to serve you. Amen.

Passing of the Peace: 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 - Jeanie Barnes

Presentation of our Gifts – Invitation and Prayer - Susan Schlecht

…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: “Jesus, Take Us to the Mountain,” Carl Schalk (1929–2021) - Chancel Choir

Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH                                                   

Prayer for Illumination - Susan Schlecht                                                                       

First Scripture: Exodus 24:12-18 - Susan Schlecht 

Musical Interlude: “Méditation” from Thaïs, Jules Massenet (1842–1912) - Sarah Shellman, violin

Sermon Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9 - Ginny Ellis

Sermon: “From the Mountaintop” - Ginny Ellis  

Hymn #190: “Swiftly Pass the Clouds of Glory” GENEVA                                                      

Prayers of the People and Lord’s Prayer - Jeanie Barnes

Hymn #12: “Immortal Invisible, God Only Wise” ST. DENIO 

Congregational Meeting

Convene with Prayer

Receive Annual Reports from Committees

Elect 2023 Officer Nominating Committee

Consider Rules of Governance

Adjourn with Benediction

Charge & Benediction - Ginny Ellis                                                                                                  

Postlude: “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise” (hymn 12), Jack W. Jones (1940–2018) - Jack Rain, organ