February 26 Sanctuary Worship Bulletin

First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, Florida  

Order of Worship – February 26, 2023 – 11 a.m.  

First Sunday of Lent

Ginny Ellis

Prelude: “Meditation on a Welsh Hymn Tune” (Lenten hymn 440), Carl Simone (1918–2003) - Jack Rain, organ

Welcome and Announcements - Rev. Ginny Ellis  

Introit: “Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart,” arr. James D. Kimball - Bell Choir

Call to Worship - Ginny Ellis

In this sanctuary the holiness of your presence fills us with awe.

Here in this sanctuary, O God, we find our safe place in you.

In this sanctuary we welcome all to experience your grace

For holiness and safety are needed by us all

Come worship God in this safe and holy place.

Processional Hymn #166: “Lord, Who throughout These Forty Days” ST. FLAVIAN

Prayer for Reconciliation (unison) - Rev. Jeanie Barnes

Creator God, it is you who have made us, and not we ourselves. We are dust without your breath of life. We are creatures, not creator; yet you entrust the care of your creation to us. Breathe your Spirit into us that we might be faithful in the tasks you set before us; through Jesus Christ, who came to redeem your lost creation.  (Silence is kept.)

Assurance of Pardon - Jeanie Barnes

In the cross, we see God's amazing love for us. We are God's children, living in a confused world. In abundant grace, God answers our doubt, heals our pain, and forgives our failures in grace. Therefore we can know that in the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven and made new.

Thanks be to God for evermore! Amen.

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 #322: “We Are One in Christ Jesus” refrain sung two times SOMOS UNO

Moment for All Ages - Ginny Ellis

Hymn #792: “There is a Balm in Gilead” BALM IN GILEAD 

Presentation of our Gifts – Invitation and Prayer - Jim Garnett

…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: “Give Me Your Hand” Traditional arr. Joseph Joubert

Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH 

Prayer for Illumination - Jim Garnett  

First Scripture: Isaiah 43:15-21 - Jim Garnett 

Solo: “Deep River with Shall We Gather at the River,” Robert Lowry; arr. by Lloyd Larson - Todd Donovan, baritone 

Sermon Scripture: Mark 4:35-41 - Ginny Ellis 

Sermon: “Setting Sail Together” - Ginny Ellis 

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

Hymn #721: “Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore” PESCADOR DE HOMBRES 

Charge & Benediction - Ginny Ellis 

Postlude: “Aberystwyth” (Lenten hymn 440), Ashley Grote (b. 1982) - Jack Rain, organ