March 12 Sanctuary Worship Bulletin

First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, Florida  

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

3rd Sunday in Lent/The Sacrament of Baptism

Rev. Ginny Ellis

Prelude: “Lenten Processional,” David H. Hegarty (b. 1945) - Jack Rain, organ 

Welcome and Announcements - Rev. Ginny Ellis 

Call to Worship - Ginny Ellis

I waited patiently for the Lord; he inclined to me and heard my cry.

The Lord put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God.

Many will see and believe.

And put their trust in the Lord.

Processional Hymn #157: “I Danced in the Morning” LORD OF THE DANCE

Prayer of the Day (unison-seated) - Rev. Jeanie Barnes

O God, our Father, creator of this world and giver of all good things: we thank you for our home on earth and for the joy of living. We praise you for your love in Jesus Christ, who came to set things right, who died rejected on the cross and rose triumphant from the dead. Because he lives, we live to praise you: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, one God forever. Amen.

Solo: “Sonata in D minor” I. Adagio; II. Allegro vivace, Henry Eccles (1670–1742) - Sarah Shellman, violin 

Statement of Faith – Apostles Creed (unison-standing) - Jeanie Barnes

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.

Passing of the Peace

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 

Solo: “Sonata in D minor” III. Largo con espressione, Henry Eccles (1670–1742) - Sarah Shellman, violin

Presentation of our Gifts – Invitation and Prayer - Kyle Brinkman

...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: “One Faith, One Hope, One Lord” arr. Craig Courtney - Kevin Clark, trumpet 

Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH 

Prayer for Illumination - Kyle Brinkman

First Scripture: Mark 6:7-13, 30-32 - Kyle Brinkman

Solo: “Sonata in D minor” IV. Allegro spiritoso, Henry Eccles (1670–1742) - Sarah Shellman, violin

Sermon Scripture: I Corinthians 12:12-27 - Ginny Ellis

Sermon: “Masthead to Anchor” - Ginny Ellis                                                   

Hymn #301: “Let Us Build a House” (vv. 1-3) TWO OAKS

The Sacrament of Baptism - Emma Beck, daughter of Tiffany Weber and Kyle Beck

Presentation, Questions, The Baptism, The Welcome

Hymn # 301: “Let Us Build a House” (vv. 4-5) TWO OAKS

Charge & Benediction - Ginny Ellis

Postlude: “Fugue in D minor” Thomas Roseingrave (1690–1766) - Jack Rain, organ