April 16 Sanctuary Worship Bulletin

First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, Florida  

Order of Worship – April 16, 2023 – 11 a.m.  

Second Sunday of Easter

Rev. Ginny Ellis

Prelude: An Easter Suite: I. Prelude on “The Strife is O’er (hymn 236); II. Meditation on “I Know that My Redeemer Liveth”), Gordon Young (1919–1998) - Jack Rain, organ

Welcome and Announcements - Rev. Ginny Ellis

Call to Worship - Ginny Ellis

God of new life, we worship you / God of wondrous creation, we praise you.

God of revelation, we learn from you / God of resurrection, we are here to celebrate you.

Processional Hymn #251: “Christ Has Arisen, Alleluia” MFURAHINI, HALELUYA

Prayer for Reconciliation - Ginny Ellis

Assurance of Pardon - Ginny Ellis

Hear the good news! 

This statement is completely reliable and should be universally accepted: 

Christ Jesus entered the world to rescue sinners.

He personally bore our sins in his body on the cross,

so that we might be dead to sin and alive to all that is good.

 Friends, believe the good news of the gospel.

In Jesus Christ we are forgiven.

Passing the Peace - Ginny Ellis

The peace of Christ be with you. / And also with you 

Response #774: “There is Now a New Creation”  verse 1 STUTTGART

Moment for All Ages - Ginny Ellis                                                                                      

Hymn #34: “Bless the Lord, My Soul and Being!” RUSTINGTON

Presentation of our Gifts – Invitation and Prayer - Ann Murray

…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: “Come, Peace of God” by Eugene Butler - Chancel Choir

Doxology with Alleluias #609  LASST UNS ERFREUEN 

Prayer for Illumination - Ann Murray

First Scripture: I Peter 1:3-9 - Ann Murray 

Sermon Scripture: John 20:19-31 - Ginny Ellis

Sermon: “Reason for Doubt” - Ginny Ellis

Prayers of the People and Lord’s Prayer - Ginny Ellis

Hymn # 257: “The Risen Christ” WOODLANDS

Charge & Benediction - Ginny Ellis 

Postlude: An Easter Suite:  III. “Toccata” (hymn 235), Charles Callahan (b. 1951) - Jack Rain, organ