July 18 Worship Service Bulletin
First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, Florida
Order of Worship -July 18, 2021 – 10 a.m.
Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
HYMN SING SUNDAY
Prelude: “Theme” and “Pastorale” from Partita on “Engelberg” Michael Burkhardt (Hymn 641, When in Our Music God Is Glorified) (b. 1957) - Performed by Jack Rain, organ
Welcome and Announcements - Rev. Megan McMillan
Call to Worship - Megan McMillan
Lord, today we gather to witness you.
You bring glory to the earth, from the deepest valley to the highest mountain.
Lord, today we gather to listen to you.
You call us to go and bring good news to your people.
Lord, today we gather to praise you.
You invite us to your house and draw us into your presence.
Lord, today we gather to worship you.
Introit: “Brethren, We Have Met to Worship” arr. Arnold B. Sherman - Performed by Chancel Choir
Hymn #664: “Morning Has Broken” BUNESSAN
Call to Reconciliation - Megan McMillan
Do we really want God to dwell within us, or are we only willing to 'rent out' space for a brief visit? Our actions, our words, our silence, our fears all show the presence, or absence, of God in our lives. Let us empty ourselves of all which burdens us, and welcome the One who lives with us forever. Please join me as we pray,
Prayer of Forgiveness - Megan McMillan
Steadfast God, we confess that we are so busy putting up walls between ourselves and others, we cannot see the home you are building for all of us. We spend so much time noting the differences between us and others, while you are embracing everyone as your child. We run to welcome those who look, talk, and act like us, and you throw open your doors to the stranger, the alien, in our midst.
Forgive us, Faithful Heart. By your grace, help us to see the household you are building for all people: there are no plastic protectors on the furniture; there are no rooms that are off-limits; and even the smallest child is welcome to sit at the big peoples' Table and be fed by your grace. We pray this in the name of Jesus Christ, our peace, our hope, our Lord, our Savior.
Silence is kept. Amen.
Assurance of Forgiveness - Megan McMillan
Do you remember? At one time, you were without Christ; you were the stranger, the outsider, and the alien. But now, in Christ, you have been brought home, living in God's household of hope and peace.
Beloved, hear the Good News of the Gospel: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven, freed, and made whole! Thanks be to God! Amen.
Hymn #839: “Blessed Assurance” ASSURANCE
Prayer for Illumination - Megan McMillan
1st Scripture Reading: Psalm 98 - Megan McMillan
Hymn #625: “O Lord My God” HOW GREAT THOU ART
2nd Scripture Reading: Psalm 100 - Karen Kisten
Hymn #48: “Rain Down” RAIN DOWN - Chancel Choir and Congregation
3rd Scripture Reading: Colossians 3:12-17 - Jim Garnett
The History of “Amazing Grace” - Susan Luehrs
Hymn #649: “Amazing Grace” AMAZING GRACE
Prayers of the People - Megan McMillan
Hymn (insert): “In the Garden” GARDEN
Hymn (insert): “The Old Rugged Cross” OLD RUGGED CROSS
Presentation of our Gifts – Invitation and Prayer - Karen Kisten
Offertory: “Lift High the Cross” (Hymn 826) Carolyn Hamlin (b. 1937) - Performed by Jack Rain, organ
Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH
The History of “It Is Well with My Soul” - Eva Popovich
Hymn #840: “It Is Well with My Soul” VILLE DU HAVRE
Charge & Benediction
“The Lord Bless You and Keep You” Peter C. Lutkin
Postlude: “Final” from Partita on “Engelberg” (Hymn 641, When in Our Music God Is Glorified) Michael Burkhardt (b. 1957) - Performed by Jack Rain, organ