July 25 Worship Service Bulletin
First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, Florida
Order of Worship - July 25, 2021 – 10 a.m.
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
Guest Preacher - Rev. Amy Santamaria
Prelude: “Nun bitten wir den heiligen Geist” (We now implore the Holy Ghost), Dietrich Buxtehude (1637–1707) - Performed by Jack Rain, organ
Welcome & Announcements - Rev. Megan McMillan
Call to Worship - Megan McMillan
We gather in the presence of Christ.
We gather, hungry and needy.
In this holy place, nothing and no one will be left behind.
The bread will be shared. The food multiplied.
All will be filled. All will be satisfied.
Miracles abound. Thanks be to God.
Hymn #465: “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” CONVERSE
Call to Reconciliation - Megan McMillan
God looks at us, to see if we are wise enough to offer confession, to receive forgiveness, and to seek to know the healing love of Christ. Let us prove our wisdom, and set aside our foolish pride, as we pray together:
Unison Prayer of Forgiveness - Megan McMillan
Wisdom's Heart: deep within, we know how we have failed to be your people. Our hardened hearts are closed to the love of Christ; our lust for more and more blocks the fullness of your grace from transforming our lives; our trust in the powers of the world reveals our foolish nature. Have mercy, God of every generation. Pour out the rich blessing of forgiveness on our parched souls. Feed us with Heaven's Bread, so we might be nourished by your gentleness. Shape us as your people, and restore us to faithful living, as we seek to follow our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in service to everyone we meet. Amen.
Assurance of Forgiveness - Megan McMillan
The wideness of God's mercy, the range of God's forgiveness, the infinite love of God, the Heart of hope which is never empty: all these gifts are ours, as God restores us to the fullness of life meant for us. Grounded in love, rooted in discipleship, we offer ourselves in service to others, recognizing the limitless grace which is ours to share in Christ. Friends, hear the Good News of the Gospel: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven, freed and made whole! Thanks be to God.
Praise Song: “In Christ Alone” - Performed by FPC Praise Band
1st Scripture: Psalm 145:10-18 - Lynne Mormino
Sermon Scripture: John 6:1-21 - Rev. Amy Santamaria
Prayer for Illumination - Amy Santamaria
Sermon: "What happens with the leftovers?" - Amy Santamaria
Prayers of the People - Megan McMillan
Hymn #4: “Holy God, We Praise Your Name” GROSSER GOTT, WIR LOBEN DICH
Presentation of our Gifts – Invitation and Prayer - Lynne Mormino
Offertory: “Arabesque No. 2” Claude Debussy (1862–1918) - Performed by Maggie Tran, piano
Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH
Praise Song: “God So Loved” - Performed by FPC Praise Band
Charge & Benediction - Amy Santamaria
Postlude: “Holy God, We Praise Thy Name” (hymn 4), Paul Manz (1919–2009) - Performed by Jack Rain, organ