February 18 Sanctuary Worship Bulletin

First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, Florida   

Order of Worship – February 18, 2024– 11 a.m.   

First Sunday in Lent / Mission Sunday

Rev. Ginny Ellis 

Prelude: “Fantasia con imitazione,” BWV 563, J. S. Bach (1685–1750) - Jack Rain, organ 

Welcome and Announcements - Ginny Ellis   

Call to Worship  - Ginny Ellis 

God’s promise is for all generations 

God’s covenant is with every living thing. 

Welcome, travelers to the journey of faith. 

We come, continuing our quest. 

We will show our faith by living life to the fullest. 

Beginning this very day with our worship. 

Prayers for Peace - Ginny Ellis                                                                        

*Processional Hymn #22: “God of the Sparrow” ROEDER  

Call to Reconciliation - Jim Garnett

Prayer for Forgiveness - Jim Garnett

Response #576: “Lord, Have Mercy” SINGAPURA   

Assurance of Forgiveness - Jim Garnett

Hear the Good News!  Who is in a position to condemn? Only Christ.

And Christ died for us, Christ rose for us, Christ reigns in power for us, Christ prays for us. 

       If anyone is in Christ, that person becomes a new person altogether.

       The past is finished and gone.  Everything has become fresh and new. 

Friends, believe the good news of the gospel. 

        In Jesus Christ we are forgiven.                                                                

Passing the Peace -  Jim Garnett

…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                                                                                                

Prayer for Illumination - Jim Garnett                                                                               

First Scripture: Genesis 9:8-17 - Jim Garnett     

Sermon Scripture: Mark 1:9-15 - Ginny Ellis   

Sermon: “First Covenant: Blessing for All Creation” - Ginny Ellis   

Presentation of our Gifts – Invitation and Prayer - Jim Garnett              

…Please join me in a unison Prayer of Dedication:         

Almighty God, whose loving hand hath given us all that we possess:  grant us grace that we may honor thee with our substance, and remembering the account which we must one day give, may we be faithful stewards of thy bounty, through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen. 

Offertory Anthem:  “When Peace Like a River,” Dale Grotenhuis - Chancel Choir 

*Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH  

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

*Hymn #166: “Lord, Who Throughout these Forty Days” ST. FLAVIAN   

Charge & Benediction - Ginny Ellis   

Postlude: Chorale and Variation #2 on Heinlein from the partita Christ in the Wilderness (Forty days and forty nights), Alec Wyton (1921–2007) - Jack Rain, organ 

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Announcements:

Today, February 18

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

Monday, February 19

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

Wednesday, February 21

  • Beach Drive Forum: Standing on the Promises: The Woodson African-American Museum of Florida on the Historic Gas Plant Site; 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall

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

Thursday, February 22

  • Evening at the Dalí  Museum, 5:01 p.m. (discounted admission for adults after 5:00 is $14.50/person)

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

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

Friday, February 23

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

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

Sunday, February 25

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

  • 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:

  • Friday, March 1, The Master Chorale of Tampa Bay Concert   invites you to explore excerpts of Anne Frank's diary in a performance of James Whitbourn's Annelies; 8 p.m. in the Sanctuary. This is a ticketed event; please call 813-355-9609.

Amy McCutcheon