April 20 EASTER SUNDAY - Sanctuary Worship Bulletin

First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, Florida   

Order of Worship – 11 a.m. Sanctuary Service 

April 20, 2025 - Easter Sunday 

Rev. Robert Galloway 

Prelude:  “Paean of Easter” (based on The Strife Is O’er and Jesus Christ Is Risen Today), Carl F.  Mueller (1892–1982) - Jack Rain, organ

Welcome & Announcements - Rev. Robert Galloway

Call to Worship - Robert Galloway 

Alleluia! Christ is risen!   

He is risen indeed! Alleluia! 

Praise the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.    

He has given us new life and hope.  He has raised Jesus from the dead.  

God has claimed us as his own.   

He has brought us up out of darkness. He has made us light to the world.  

Alleluia! Christ is risen!

Processional Hymn #232: “Jesus Christ Is Risen Today” EASTER HYMN 

Easter Prayer - Susan Schlecht

Passing the Peace - Susan Schlecht 

…The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. And also with you.

*Response #837: “What a Fellowship, What a Joy Divine”  SHOWALTER 

Time for Young Disciples - Robert Galloway

Prayer for Illumination - Kirby Volz

Old Testament Reading: Psalm 150 - Kirby Volz 

New Testament Reading: Luke 24:1-12 - Robert Galloway 

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

Sermon: “Jumping on Easter” - Robert Galloway 

*Hymn #238: “Thine Is the Glory” JUDAS MACCABEUS 

*Affirmation of Faith: Apostles’ Creed (unison) - Mary-Linda Armacost 

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 - Mary-Linda Armacost 

…Please join me in a unison Prayer of Dedication:  

Gracious and risen Lord, just as the stone was rolled away to reveal new life, open our hearts to share the gifts you have given us. We dedicate these offerings as signs of our gratitude for the immeasurable gift of your resurrection. Transform them, as you transformed the grave clothes to glory, that they might serve your purposes in a world hungry for hope. Use these gifts and our lives to proclaim your victory, to bind up the brokenhearted, and to continue your work of making all things new. In the name of our risen Savior we pray. Amen. 

Offertory Anthem: “Crown Him!” Dan Forrest (b. 1978) - Chancel Choir

*Doxology with Alleluias #609 LASST UNS ERFREUEN           

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

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.  

*Closing Hymn #246: “Christ Is Alive” TRURO 

Charge & Benediction - Robert Galloway 

Postlude:  “Fanfare for Easter” (abridged; based on hymns 265, 247), Walter Pelz (b. 1926) - Jack Rain, organ

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Announcements:

Today, April 20 - Easter Sunday

  • 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.

Monday, April 21

  • Lectio/Visio Divina on break (resumes next Monday)

Tuesday, April 22

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

  • Christian Meditation, 7 p.m., Chapel

Wednesday, April 23

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

Friday, April 25

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

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

Sunday, April 27

  • 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:

  • Sundays, May 4 and May 11, 10 a.m., New Member Inquirers’ Class. Please call the Church Office to RSVP!

  • Sunday, May 4, 4 p.m., Reb. Robert Galloway’s Installation Service, Sanctuary (followed by a reception in the Chapel)

  • Sunday, May 11, Mission Sunday project, 10 a.m., Fellowship Hall (benefiting our summer Honduras mission trip; stay tuned for details!)

  • Wednesday, May 14, Wednesday Night Dinner: Fiesta! 5:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall. Please RSVP online or by calling the Church Office.

  • Wednesday, May 21, Beach Drive Forum: A.I. Is Here, Ready or Not! by Chip Scanlan, 5:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall

Amy McCutcheon