November 28 Worship Service Bulletin

First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, Florida       

Order of Worship - November 28, 2021 – 10 a.m.

1st Sunday of Advent

Rev. Ginny Simmons Ellis

Prelude: “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” (hymn 88), Hal H. Hopson (b. 1933) - Performed by Jack Rain, organ

Welcome and Announcements - Rev. Ginny Ellis

Responsive Opening Prayer - Ginny Ellis

God of grace, you have given us minds to know you, hearts to love you, and voices to sing your praise.

Fill us with your Spirit, that we may celebrate your glory and worship you in spirit and in truth throughout this day.

Hymn #347: “Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence” PICARDY

Advent Candle Lighting/Reading - Ken & Dotty Young

Passing of the Peace - Ginny Ellis

Response: “Gloria” page 583 - Ginny Ellis

Moment for All Ages - Ginny Ellis

Prayer for Illumination - Mary-Linda Armacost

First Scripture: Jeremiah 33: 14-16 - Mary-Linda Armacost

Hymn # 82: “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus” HYFRYDOL

Sermon Scripture: Luke 21:25-36 - Ginny Ellis

Sermon: “Out in My Garden” - Ginny Ellis

Praise Song: “O Come All Ye Faithful” - Performed by FPC Praise Band

Prayers of the People - Ginny Ellis

Presentation of our Gifts –Mary-Linda Armacost

Offertory Anthem: “Climb to the Top of the Highest Mountain” Carolyn Jennings - Performed by Chancel Choir

Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH

Offertory Prayer - Mary-Linda Armacost

Hymn #93: “Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates” TRURO

Charge & Benediction - Ginny Ellis

Postlude: “Toccata on Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates” Gilbert M. Martin (b. 1941) - performed by Jack Rain, organ