April 30 Sanctuary Worship Bulletin

First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, Florida  

Order of Worship – April 30, 2023 – 11 a.m. 

Fourth Sunday of Easter

Rev. Bill Wildhack

Prelude: “Come, Christians, Join to Sing” (Madrid, hymn 267), Jack W. Jones (1940–2018) - Jack Rain, organ

Welcome and Announcements - Susan Schlecht

Call to Worship from Psalm 103 - Susan Schlecht

Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless God's holy name.
Bless the Lord, O my soul, and do not forget all his benefits—
Our God forgives all your iniquity and heals all your diseases,
Our God redeems your life from the Pit, and crowns you with steadfast love and mercy,
The Lord satisfies you with good as long as you live
so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s. 

Processional Hymn # 267: “Come, Christians, Join to Sing” MADRID

Prayer for Reconciliation - Rev. Bill Wildhack

Assurance of Pardon - Bill Wildhack

The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance:  Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.  Jesus took our sins into 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: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven.

Lighting the Peace Candle and Passing the Peace - Susan Schlecht

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 - Video                                                     

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: “The Majesty and Glory of Your Name,” Tom Fettke (b. 1941) - Chancel Choir

Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH 

Prayer for Illumination - Susan Schlecht

First Scripture: Psalm 23 - Susan Schlecht

Hymn # 286: “Breathe on Me, Breath of God” TRENTHAM 

Sermon Scripture: John 10:1-10 - Bill Wildhack 

Sermon: "Food, Water, Shelter" - Bill Wildhack

Prayers of the People and Lord’s Prayer - Bill Wildhack

Hymn #245: “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today!” LLANFAIR 

Charge & Benediction - Bill Wildhack

Postlude: “Llanfair” (hymn 245, Christ the Lord Is Risen Today!), Albert L. Travis (b. 1940) - Jack Rain, organ