August 15 Worship Service Bulletin
First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, Florida
Order of Worship – August 15, 2021 – 10 a.m.
Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
Guest Preacher – Andy Staley, CLP
Prelude: “Trumpet Tune in D” David N. Johnson (1922–1987) - Performed by Jack Rain, organ
Welcome & Announcements - Rev.
Call to Worship - Megan McMillan
Praise the Lord!
I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart,
Great are the works of the Lord!
Full of honor and majesty is his work.
The Lord has shown us the power of His works!
His righteousness endures forever. Amen.
Introit: “This World Is Not My Home” Albert Brumley - Performed by The Ambassadors Gospel Quartet
Hymn #401: “Here in This Place” GATHER US IN
Call to Reconciliation - Megan McMillan
The Holy Spirit convicts us of our transgressions even as they occur. As much as we believe our sins are hidden, nothing is hidden from God. God calls us to come clean and recognize our sins by confessing them to God and seeking restoration with a penitent heart. Let us now confess the things we attempt to hide; first in unison, then in personal silence.
Unison Prayer of Forgiveness - Megan McMillan
Creator God, we have fallen short in our efforts to be what You want us to be. We ignore the things You want us to do because they are too hard, or too inconvenient. We do the things that You would rather we not do because they serve our own best interests. We have a priority problem, Lord. We place so many wants, needs, and desires above and before You. For these things we seek Your forgiveness. Give us strength to overcome ourselves. Silence is kept. Amen.
Assurance of Forgiveness - Megan
Although God is vast beyond measure, we know that each one of us matter to God. God loves us and doesn’t want anyone to perish in the payment for our sin debt; so, God sent Jesus Christ to atone for our sins once and forever. Friends, hear the Good News of the Gospel: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven, freed, and made whole! Thanks be to God.
Praise Song: “Evidence” - Performed by FPC Praise Band
1st Scripture: John 6:41-58 - Robin Lyle
Sermon Scripture: 1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14 - Andy Staley
Prayer for Illumination - Andy Staley
Sermon: "Warning Labels" - Andy Staley
Hymn #450: “Be Thou My Vision” SLANE
Presentation of our Gifts – Invitation and Prayer - Robin Lyle
Offertory: “In That Great Gettin' Up Morning” Traditional, arr. Gaither Vocal Band - Performed by The Ambassador’s Gospel Quartet
Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH
Prayers of the People - Megan McMillan
Praise Song: “His Mercy Is More” - Performed by FPC Praise Band
Charge & Benediction - Andy Staley
Postlude: “Gaudeamus Igitur” (Let Us Now in Youth Rejoice) James Mansfield (b. 1927) - Performed by Jack Rain, organ