April 6 - Sanctuary Worship Bulletin
First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, Florida
Order of Worship – April 6, 2025 – 11 a.m.
5th Sunday in Lent/Lord’s Supper
Rev. Robert Galloway
Prelude: Chorale and chorale prelude on “O Welt, ich muß dich lassen” (O World, I must leave Thee), Johannes Brahms (1833–1897) - Jack Rain, organ
Welcome & Announcements - Rev. Robert Galloway
Call to Worship - Robert Galloway
We come to this place to praise our almighty God, Lord of all.
Praise to our Savior will always be on our lips.
Our hearts rejoice in God's unfailing love.
We gather as one body to exalt the name above all names.
We glorify God's holy name as the children of God.
We look to the Lord and are filled with peace.
The Lord is our strength and our salvation.
With grateful hearts we lift our voices in praise.
Let's worship the Lord.
Processional Hymn #415: “Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy” RESTORATION
Call to Confession - Mike Hurtubise
Prayer of Confession - Mike Hurtubise
Almighty God, you love us, but we have not loved you. You call, but we have not listened. We walk away from neighbors in need, wrapped in our own concerns. We condone evil, prejudice, warfare, and greed. God of grace, help us to admit our sin, so that as you come to us in mercy, we may repent, turn to you, and receive forgiveness, through Jesus Christ our Redeemer.
Assurance of Pardon - Mike Hurtubise
…Friends, believe the Good News: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven.
Passing the Peace - Mike Hurtubise
…The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you.
*Response #187: “Savior, like a Shepherd Lead Us” stanza 1 only BRADBURY
Time for Young Disciples - Robert Galloway
Prayer for Illumination - Ann Murray
Old Testament Reading: Psalm 34:1-18 - Ann Murray
New Testament Reading: John 12:1-8 - Robert Galloway
…The word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
Sermon: “Not Enough Extravagance” - Robert Galloway
*Hymn #500: “Be Known to Us in Breaking Bread” ST. FLAVIAN
Presentation of our Gifts - Ann Murray
Offertory Anthem: “How Lovely Is Thy Dwelling-place,” from A German Requiem, Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) - Chancel Choir
*Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH
*Apostle’s Creed (unison) - Robert Galloway
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.
The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper - Robert Galloway
Invitation to the Table
Great Prayer of 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.
… forever sing to the glory of your name:
Hymn 552: “Holy, Holy, Holy” LAND OF REST
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. Hosanna in the highest.
…Great is the mystery of Faith:
Christ has died. Christ has risen. Christ will come again.
…Now with the confidence of the Children of God, we are bold to pray:
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done. On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation. But deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
The Words of Institution
The Communion of the People
Unison Prayer after Communion
God of grace, you renew us at your table with the bread of life. You nourish us with your unending love. May this gift of grace strengthen us in faith, deepen our love for one another, and empower us to serve you with joy and compassion. Guide us to live as Christ’s disciples in the world. Fill us with your Spirit, that we may be witnesses to your love in all we do. Amen.
Closing Hymn #630: “Fairest Lord Jesus” CRUSADERS’ HYMN
Charge & Benediction - Robert Galloway
Postlude: “Wir glauben all’ an einen Gott, Schöpfer” (We all believe in one God, Creator) BWV 680, J. S. Bach (1685–1750) - Jack Rain, organ
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Announcements:
Today, April 6
A Stephen Minister is available at the close of this service
Chapel Gallery “Stations of the Cross” open for viewing, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Festival of Praise concert: Brahm’s Requiem, 4 p.m., Sanctuary
Monday, April 7
Lectio/Visio Divina, 10 a.m., via Zoom
Faith & Fiction, 4 p.m., Room N-123
Tuesday, April 8
Ladies’ Bible Study, 9 a.m., Youth Center
Christian Meditation, 7 p.m., Chapel
Wednesday, April 9
Lenten Lunch, 12 p.m., Youth Center
Wednesday Night Dinner, 5:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall. Please RSVP online or by calling the Church Office.
Praise Band Rehearsal, 7 p.m., Youth Center
Thursday, April 10
Bell Choir Rehearsal, 6 p.m., Choir Room
Chancel Choir Rehearsal, 7 p.m., Choir Room
Friday, April 11
Men's Bible Study, 8 a.m., Room N-123
Men's Lunch Bible Study, 12 p.m., via Zoom
Sunday, April 13 - Palm Sunday
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., S-202, S-100
Faith Journey class, 9:45 a.m., Chapel
“Next” Adult class, 10 a.m., Room N-123
Upcoming Events:
Wednesday, April 16, 5:30 p.m., Beach Drive Forum, Fellowship Hall
Friday, April 18, 7:30 p.m., Tenebrae/Good Friday service, Sanctuary
Saturday, April 19, 10 a.m., EGGSTRAVAGANZA!
Sunday, April 20, EASTER SUNDAY!