February 12 Sanctuary Worship Bulletin

First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, Florida 

Order of Worship – February 12, 2023 – 11 a.m. 

6th Sunday after Epiphany - Minute for Mission (Honduras) and Baptism

Rev. Jeanie Barnes & Rev. Ginny Ellis

Prelude: “Prelude on Morning Has Broken” (Bunessan), A. Royce Eckhardt (b. 1937) - Jack Rain, organ

Welcome & Announcements - Rev. Jeanie Barnes 

Call to Worship (based on Psalm 119:1-8) - Jeanie Barnes

Happy are those who walk in the law of the Lord and seek God with their whole heart.

      O that our ways may be steadfast in keeping your commandments!

We will praise you with upright hearts when we learn your righteous ordinances.

      Come, let us worship God together!

Hymn #482: “Baptized in Water” BUNESSAN

Prayer of the Day - Rev. Ginny Ellis 

Passing of the Peace - 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 - Ginny Ellis 

Minute for Mission: Our Honduras Mission Work - Dr. César Dávila

Presentation of our Gifts – Invitation and Prayer - Robin Lyle

…Please join me in a unison Prayer of Dedication:

Holy God, giver of every good and perfect gift, in gratitude we bring our gifts, and with them we offer ourselves to your service.  Use us, and that which we give, for your work in the world. This we pray in the name of your priceless gift, Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.

Offertory Anthem: “The Baptism of Jesus,” Sue Mitchell-Wallace (b. 1944) - Chancel Choir

Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH 

Prayer for Illumination - Robin Lyle

First Scripture: I Corinthians 3:1-9 - Robin Lyle                  

Sermon Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-20 - Jeanie Barnes 

Sermon: “Telling It Like It Is?” - Jeanie Barnes

THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM - Nanette Davis, coming for Adult Baptism

The Presentation
Questions and Covenants
Affirmation of Faith - Apostles’ Creed:

I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Thanksgiving over the Water
Act of Baptism
Baptismal Welcome 

Hymn #475: “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” NETTLETON

Charge & Benediction - Jeanie Barnes                                                                                         

Postlude: “Grand Chœur in F,” Théodore Salomé (1834–1896) - Jack Rain, organ