August 8 Worship Service Bulletin

First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, Florida

Order of Worship - August 8, 2021 – 10 a.m.

Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

Guest Preacher: Rev. Carol Byrd

Prelude: “In Summer” Charles Albert Stebbins (1874–1958) - Performed by Jack Rain, organ

Welcome  - Rev. Carol Byrd                                                                                             

Announcements - Jim Garnett

Call to Worship (from Psalm 130) - Carol Byrd

We wait for the Lord, our soul waits, and in God’s word we hope.

Our soul waits for the Lord more than those who watch for the morning,

more than those who watch for the morning. O Israel, hope in the Lord!

For with the Lord there is steadfast love, and with God is great power to redeem.

Hymn #697: “Take My Life” HENDON

Call to Reconciliation - Carol Byrd

God invites us to a real relationship, which means being honest with ourselves, others and God. Let’s start here, confessing the uncomfortable truth of our sin together.

Unison Prayer of Forgiveness - Carol Byrd

If we say we have no sin, we are not being honest, and the truth is not in us. Therefore we confess our true selves: that we have often ignored our own privilege even as we benefit from it. That we have not listened to the pain of others, but have instead dismissed it to keep ourselves comfortable. That we have not done the hard work of belonging to each other. We also confess that we are better than this: our sin is not all we are. With your help, God, we can change. We can listen. We can heal, and bring healing to others. We confess this possibility, in the name of the One who makes all things possible. Amen.

Assurance of Forgiveness - Carol Byrd

We belong to God. We belong to each other. God does not look at us and see only sin; God sees belovedness. Believe that in Jesus Christ we are forgiven, in ways we may never fully understand. Friends, hear the Good News of the Gospel: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven, freed, and made whole! Thanks be to God.

Praise Song: “Jesus Paid It All” - FPC Praise Band

1st Scripture Reading: Ephesians 4:25-5:2 - Jim Garnett

2nd Scripture Reading: John 6:35, 41-51 - Jim Garnett

Sermon Scripture: Psalm 130 - Carol Byrd

Prayer for Illumination - Carol Byrd

Sermon: “Waiting on the Lord” - Carol Byrd

Hymn #12: “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise” ST. DENIO

Presentation of our Gifts – Invitation and Prayer - Jim Garnett    

Offertory: Cello Suite No. 5: “Sarabande” and “Gigue” J.S. Bach (1685–1750) - Performed by Griffin Ives, horn 

Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH

Prayers of the People - Carol Byrd

Praise Song: “Rising” - Performed by FPC Praise Band

Charge & Benediction - Carol Byrd

Postlude: “Doxology Postlude” Peter Pindar Stearns (1931–2016) - Performed by Jack Rain, organ