July 10 Worship Service Bulletin

First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, Florida 

Order of Worship – July 10, 2022 – 10 a.m. 

5th Sunday after Pentecost

Rev. Ginny Ellis

Prelude: “Fidelis” by Percy Whitlock (1903-1946) - Robert Todd, organ

Welcome & Announcements - Rev. Ginny Ellis

Call to Worship - Ginny Ellis

O come, let us sing to the Lord. / And shout with joy to the rock of our salvation!        
Let us come into God’s presence with thanksgiving, / Singing joyful songs of praise.                    

Hymn #305: “Come Sing, O Church, in Joy!” DARWALL’S 148th

Unison Prayer of Confession - Ginny Ellis

Lord God, your power and love are beyond our imagining. We know that when we fear the future, we are not holding faith in your care. So today, in this place, help us to trust ourselves, those we love, the church, and the world once again to your care. Forgive us the tendency to want to take back control. Help us to give our fears to you, and trust enough to leave them in your hands. May your Spirit fill us with the faith we need each day. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Assurance of Pardon - Ginny Ellis

Friends in Christ, while it is true that we have all sinned, it is a greater truth that we are forgiven through God’s love poured out in Jesus Christ. To all who humbly seek the mercy of God we say, in Jesus Christ we are forgiven, freed and made whole! Thanks be to God.

Passing of the Peace:  Be at peace with God, with yourself, and with one another. The peace of Christ be with you / And also with you.

Response #71 refrain (sung twice) - FIRST SONG

Surely it is God who saves me, I will trust and not be afraid.
            For the Lord is my stronghold and my sure defense and God will be my Savior.

Moment for All Ages - Ginny Ellis

Prayer for Illumination - Karen Mossman

First Scripture: Acts 4:32-37 - Karen Mossman

Praise Song: “Holy Water” - FPC Praise Band

Sermon Scripture: John 13:33-35 - Ginny Ellis

Sermon: “What We’re Here For: LOVING and FORGIVING" - Ginny Ellis

Praise Song: “Firm Foundation (He Won’t)” - FPC Praise Band

Presentation of our Gifts – Invitation and Prayer - Karen Mossman

Unison Prayer of Dedication - Let us pray together:      

Living God, we offer our gifts today in hopeful gratitude. Bless these gifts and use them to bless and care for people in need. And bless our lives that, through our relationships, others will be find the hope we know in Christ Jesus, in his love and mercy. Amen.

Offertory Anthem: "The God of Love My Shepherd Is," by Eric Thiman - Gerald Arnold, tenor

Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH

Prayers of the People and Lord’s Prayer - Ginny Ellis

Hymn #298: “Lord, You Give the Great Commission” ABBOT’S LEIGH

Charge & Benediction - Ginny Ellis

Postlude: “Finale in D Minor” by Eric Thiman (1900-1975) - Robert Todd, organ