January 5 - Sanctuary Worship Bulletin

First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, Florida   

Order of Worship – 11 a.m. Sanctuary service 

January 5, 2025 – Second Sunday of Christmas/Lord’s Supper

Guest Preacher: Rev. Bill Wildhack  

Prelude: “We Three Kings of Orient Are,” Kristina Langlois (b. 1956) - Jack Rain, organ

Welcome - Dave Hunt

Call to Worship - Dave Hunt

Arise, shine; for your light has come! (Isa. 60:1) 

The glory of God has risen upon us.  

Tell the good news throughout the earth: (Eph. 3:7-8) 

The saving grace of Jesus Christ is for all.  

Come and adore the Savior of the nations. (Matt. 2:11) 

We offer the gifts of our lives to the Lord.                                                    

Processional Hymn #140: “Once in Royal David’s City” IRBY  

The Peace Candle and Morning Prayer -  Dave Hunt                                                         

Passing the Peace - Dave Hunt

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

*Response #71: “Surely, It is God Who Saves Me” (refrain only; sing twice)  FIRST SONG

Moment for All Ages - Rev. Bill Wildhack 

Special Music: “Glory in the Highest” (Words and music by Joanne LeDoux and Milton LeDoux) - The Joyful Noise Music Makers (Children’s Choir), Barbara Brownlee, Director, Matt Clear, Accompanist 

Prayer for Illumination - Susan Luehrs

First Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6 - Susan Luehrs  

Sermon Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 - Rev. Bill Wildhack 

Sermon: “Unexpected Gifts” - Rev. Bill Wildhack 

Presentation of our Gifts – Invitation and Prayer - Susan Luehrs 

…Please join me in a unison Prayer of Dedication:  

Gracious and holy God, accept what we offer today:  our checks and cash, our faltering steps, our brokenness, our leftovers, our hope, our risking, our lives. Bless and transform all that we offer and all that we hold back, that new life may be ours, to celebrate and share in Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Offertory Anthem: “March of the Magi” by Hilton Keane Jones - Bell Choir

*Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH         

The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper - Rev. Bill Wildhack 

Invitation to the Table

Hymn #503: “Lord, We Have Come at Your Own Invitation” O QUANTA QUALIA  

The Great 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. 

Prayer of Consecration and the Lord’s Prayer 

… 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. 

…as we proclaim the mystery of faith.  

Christ has died. Christ has risen. Christ will come again. 

…And now, let us join in praying together: 

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 People come to receive the Elements          

Prayer of Thanksgiving (unison): 

Loving and gracious God, from east and west, from north and south, you have gathered us at your table, called us your beloved, and fed us from your body. Transform us to be your body in the world, and fortify us by your Spirit, so that we may serve you and our neighbors with great joy. Amen.                     

Announcements (for complete list, please see below) - Dave Hunt

*Closing Hymn #151: “We Three Kings of Orient Are” KINGS OF ORIENT 

Charge & Benediction - Rev. Bill Wildhack 

Postlude: “Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern” (How lovely shines the morning star; hymn tune 827), Andreas Armsdorff (1670–1699) - Jack Rain, organ 

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Announcements:

Today, January 5

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

Monday, January 6

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

Wednesday, January 8

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

Friday, January 10

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

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

Sunday, January 12

  • 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

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

Upcoming Events:

  • Monday, January 13, we welcome Rev. Robert Galloway for his first day at FPC!

  • Tuesday, January 14, 9 a.m., Ladies’ Bible study begins (“Ruth: Loss, Love & Legacy”)

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

Amy McCutcheon