January 12 - Sanctuary Worship Bulletin

First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, Florida   

Order of Worship – 11 a.m. Sanctuary service 

January 12, 2025 – Baptism of the Lord 

Guest Pastor: Rev. Larry Duncan 

Prelude: “Prelude on Morning Has Broken” (hymn 664), A. Royce Eckhardt (b. 1937) - Jack Rain, organ

Welcome - Peter Armacost

Call to Worship - Peter Armacost 

Make a joyful noise to the Lord all ye lands. 

Serve the Lord with gladness. 

Come into his presence with singing. 

Know that the Lord is good. It is he that has made us and we are his people. 

Let us worship God.                                                                                                                            

Processional Hymn #156: “Sing of God Made Manifest” SALZBURG 

Call to Confession - Peter Armacost

Prayer of Confession - Peter Armacost 

Assurance of Pardon - Peter Armacost

*Hymn # 581: “Glory Be to the Father” GLORIA PATRI 

Passing the Peace - Peter Armacost 

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

Prayer for Illumination - Mary-Linda Armacost

First Scripture Reading: Joshua 24:14-15 - Mary-Linda Armacost 

Sermon Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33 - Rev. Larry Duncan 

Sermon: “Sink or Swim” - Rev. Larry Duncan 

*Hymn #482: “Baptized in Water” BUNESSAN 

Presentation of our Gifts – Invitation and Prayer - Mary-Linda Armacost 

Please join me in a unison Prayer of Dedication:  

Generous God, we offer you our gifts and ourselves in gratitude for all we have received. Use us, and these gifts, to strengthen the ministry of your church to help meet the needs of your children. May our offerings bear witness to your love made known to us in Jesus Christ, in whose name we pray. Amen.

Offertory Anthem: “River in Judea,” arr., John Leavitt - Chancel Choir

*Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH                                                 

Prayer of Thanksgiving and Intercession - Rev. Larry Duncan

The Lord’s Prayer - Rev. Larry Duncan

Announcements (for complete list, please see below) - Mary-Linda Armacost

*Closing Hymn #321: “The Church’s One Foundation” AURELIA 

Charge & Benediction - Rev. Larry Duncan 

Postlude: “The Church’s One Foundation” (hymn 321), Don Hustad (1918–2013) - Jack Rain, organ

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Announcements:

Today, January 12

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

  • Men’s Meal Ministry, 1:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall kitchen 

Tuesday, January 14

  • Ladies’ Bible Study, 9 a.m., Youth Center

  • Christian Meditation, 7 p.m., Chapel 

Wednesday, January 15

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

Thursday, January 16

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

Friday, January 17

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

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

Saturday, January 18

  • Memorial service for Harry Moorefield, 10 a.m., Sanctuary

Sunday, January 19 - Rev. Galloway’s first Sunday at FPC!

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

  • Connect Service, 9 a.m., Youth Center

  • Power Hour class, 10 a.m., Church Office Conference Room

  • Children’s Sunday School, (Pre-K-5th), 10 a.m., Room S-202

  • Faith Journey class, 9:45 a.m., Chapel

  • “Next” Adult class, 10 a.m., Room N-123

Upcoming Events:

  • Monday, January 20, Church Office will be closed for MLK Jr. Day

  • Sunday, February 2, Afro Opera LLC concert, 4 p.m., Sanctuary

  • Monday, February 3, Faith & Fiction, 4 p.m., Room N-123

Amy McCutcheon