February 16 - Sanctuary Worship Bulletin

First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, Florida   

Order of Worship – 11 a.m. Sanctuary service 

February 16, 2025 - Sixth Sunday After Epiphany 

Rev. Robert Galloway

Prelude: “St. Denio” (hymn 12: Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise), Wilbur Held (1914–2015) - Jack Rain, organ 

Welcome & Announcements - Rev. Robert Galloway

Call to Worship - Robert Galloway 

Blessed are those who trust in the Lord, whose delight is in God’s ways. 
They are like trees planted by streams of water, bearing fruit in due season. 
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled. 
They are rooted in God’s love, growing in grace and strength. 
Come, let us walk in the way of the Lord, rejoicing in God’s mercy. 
Come, let us worship God.                                                                                                                          

Processional Hymn #249: “Because You Live, O Christ” VRUECHTEN 

Call to Confession - Susan Schlecht

Prayer of Confession - Susan Schlecht

Assurance of Pardon - Susan Schlecht                                                                                            

…Friends, believe the good news: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. 

Passing the Peace - Susan Schlecht                                                                                                      

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

*Response #611:  “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” stanza 1 only HYMN TO JOY 

Time for Young Disciples - Robert Galloway

Prayer for Illumination - Mike Hurtubise

Old Testament Reading: Psalm 1 - Mike Hurtubise

New Testament Reading: Luke 6:17-26 - Robert Galloway 

…The word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.

Sermon: “Blessings and Woes” - Robert Galloway

*Hymn #815: “Give to the Winds Thy Fears” FESTAL SONG 

*Apostle’s Creed (unison) - Mike Hurtubise                   

I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen. 

Presentation of our Gifts – Invitation and Prayer - Mike Hurtubise

…Please join me in a unison Prayer of Dedication:  

Gracious God, all that we have comes from you. We offer these gifts as signs of our trust in your abundance. Bless them and use them to strengthen the weak, lift up the lowly, and proclaim your kingdom in word and deed. May our lives, too, be an offering of love, shaped by your justice and mercy. In Jesus’ name we pray.

Offertory Anthem: “Come, Christians, Join to Sing,” arr. Stan Pethel - Chancel Choir 

*Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH                                                 

Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer - Robert Galloway

*Closing Hymn #806: “I’ll Praise My Maker” OLD 113TH 

Charge & Benediction - Robert Galloway

Postlude: “Fanfare on Lyons” (hymn 41: O Worship the King), Raymond H. Haan (b. 1938) - Jack Rain, organ 

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Announcements:

Today, February 16

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

  • Arts Connection Gallery open until 12:30 p.m.

Monday, February 17

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

Tuesday, February 18

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

  • “Alcohol Ink” Workshop with local artist Patricia Chase, 6-9 p.m., Fellowship Hall. Please RSVP to bvivio@gmail.com

Wednesday, February 19

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

  • Beach Drive Forum with Dr. Ray Arsenault, 5:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall

Thursday, February 20

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

Friday, February 21

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

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

Saturday, February 22

  • “Alcohol Ink” Workshop with local artist Patricia Chase, 9-11 a.m., Fellowship Hall. RSVP to bvivio@gmail.com

Sunday, February 23

  • 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., Rooms S-202, S-100

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

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

Upcoming Events:

  • Monday, February 24, 1:30 p.m., Card Fellowship, Church Office Conference Room

  • March 2, 10:15 a.m., Annual Congregational Meeting, Sanctuary

  • March 2, 4 p.m., “Bon Voyage” concert, Sanctuary

Amy McCutcheon