February 4 Sanctuary Worship Bulletin

First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, Florida       

Order of Worship - February 4, 2024 – 11 a.m.   

5th Sunday after Epiphany / Lord’s Supper    

Guest Preacher: Rev. Mike Peacock  

Prelude: “A Meditation on Brother James’s Air,” Harold Darke (1888–1976) - Jack Rain, organ 

Welcome and Announcements (for complete list, please see below) - Dave Hunt 

Call to Worship - Dave Hunt

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.

Especially today, we remember that Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me,

He instructed his disciples: do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." 

We welcome all with the love that comes from Jesus.

Come worship God in this safe and holy place.

Processional Hymn # 385: “All People That on Earth Do Dwell” OLD HUNDREDTH  

Lighting of the Peace Candle and Passing of the Peace - Dave Hunt

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

*Response #620: “Praise My Soul, the King of Heaven” v. 1  LAUDA ANIMA

Moment for All Ages- Mike Peacock

Presentation of our Gifts – Invitation and Prayer - Ann Murray 

…Please join me in a unison Prayer of Dedication:  

We dedicate these gifts, Lord, even as we dedicate ourselves, trusting you in times of wilderness and ready to travel on in commitment to the promised Kingdom. Use us, Lord, in the work of that kingdom and make us truly grateful for all your gifts.  Amen.

Offertory Anthem: “In Thee Is Gladness,” Daniel Kallman - Chancel Choir

Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH 

Prayer for Illumination - Ann Murray            

First Reading: 1 Corinthians 9:16-23 - Ann Murray

Sermon Scripture: Mark 1:29-39 - Rev. Mike Peacock 

Sermon - Rev. Mike Peacock 

Hymn #504: “We Come as Guests Invited” WIE LIEBLICH IST DER MAIEN  

 Sacrament of the Lord's Supper - Rev Mike Peacock

Invitation 

The Great Thanksgiving  

The Lord be with you / And also with you.

Lift up your hearts / We lift them to the Lord.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God / It is right to give our thanks and praise.

Prayer of Consecration 

Words of Institution 

Breaking of the Bread  

Prayer of Thanksgiving 

Recessional Hymn #500: “Be Known to Us in Breaking Bread” ST. FLAVIAN 

Annual Congregational Meeting – Docket - Moderating: Rev. Bill Wildhack, Presbytery Stated Clerk 

Call to Order and Prayer

Declaration of Quorum - Clerk of Session Jeannie Doddridge 

Report of the Officer Nominating Committee – Jim Garnett 

  • Slate for 2024 Officer Nominating Committee 

    • Elders: Bill Shelton and Joan Karins 

    • PW Representative: Rue Ann Porter 

    • At-Large Members: Susan Schlecht, Eva Popovich, Al May, and Kyle Brinkman 

  • Nomination of an Elder for the 2-year unexpired term of Karen Mossman: Vicki Fox 

  • Nomination of a Member to serve on PNC to replace Chris Mossman: Gretchen Letterman 

Report from the Pastor Nominating Committee (Co-Chairs:  Bryan Bardin and Kirby Volz; PNC Members Don Doddridge, April Hussung, Lynne Mormino, Annie Zuercher, and Gretchen Letterman, if elected above)  

Reports from Session Committees and Ministries 

  • Online link through First News   

  • Paper copies available at the front table and from the church office upon request 

  • Questions  

Motion that the meeting adjourn with prayer  

Adjourning Prayer and Benediction

Postlude: “Sortie,” Théodore Dubois (1837–1924) - Jack Rain, organ 

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Announcements:

Today, February 4

  • A Stephen Minister is available at the close of this service

Monday, February 5

  • Lectio/Visio Divina, 10 a.m. via Zoom

  • Faith & Fiction, 4 p.m., Room N-123

Tuesday, February 6

  • Beth Moore Bible Study (“A Study of Philippians - The Surpassing Value of Knowing Christ”), 9 a.m., Youth Center

Wednesday, February 7

  • Praise Band rehearsal, 7 p.m., Youth Center

Thursday, February 8

  • Bell Choir Rehearsal, 6 p.m., Choir Room

  • Chancel Choir Rehearsal, 7 p.m., Choir Room

Friday, February 9

  • Men’s Bible Study, 8 a.m., Room N-123

  • Men's Lunch Bible Study, 12 p.m., via Zoom

Sunday, February 11

  • Childcare available 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Pickups, Room S-203

  • New Member Inquirer’s Class, 10 a.m., Office Conference Room

  • Faith Journey class meets at 9:45 a.m. in Room S-202

  • Power Hour class meets at 10 a.m. in the Youth Center

  • Young Adults/Parents class meets at 10 a.m. in Room S-100

  • Teens class meets at 10 a.m. in Room S-205 (every other week)

Upcoming Events:

  • Wednesday, February 14, Ash Wednesday. Drive-through ashes and communion in the front circle drive from 12-2 p.m. and a formal worship service in the Chapel at 7 p.m.

  • Sunday, February 18, 10 a.m., Mission Sunday! We are collecting kids’ shoes  (all sizes), as well as money for socks, then we’ll be boxing/packing them for distribution

  • Wednesday, February 22, 6 p.m., Join us for our next Beach Drive Forum: Standing on the Promises: The Woodson African-American Museum of Florida on the Historic Gas Plant Site

Amy McCutcheon