August 21 Worship Service Bulletin
First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, Florida
Order of Worship – August 21, 2022 – 10 a.m.
Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
Rev. Ginny Ellis
Prelude: “In Summer,” Charles Albert Stebbins (1874–1958) - Jack Rain, organ
Welcome & Announcements - Rev. Ginny Ellis
Call to Worship From the Iona Abbey Worship Book - Ginny Ellis
Sing aloud and rejoice, clap your hands, raise your voice,
For with unnerving choice God in love has found us.
and God displays around us power to speak and heal,
Grace to know what’s real.
Come. Let us praise our God.
Hymn #688: “Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart” MORECAMBE
Unison Prayer of Confession - Ginny Ellis
God, you call our names. When we hesitate to follow you, or when we cling to the known and familiar ways, or when we fear to step out in faith, break down the barriers in our hearts and walk with us. Forgive our halting steps and our shy voices. Let us carry your truth wherever you send us. In Christ we pray, Amen.
Assurance of Pardon - Ginny Ellis
God is faithful and just, forgiving our sins and cleansing us from all unrighteousness. Friends, believe the good news: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven.
Passing of the Peace - Ginny Ellis
May 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 - Gretchen Letterman
First Scripture: Acts 9:1-16 - Gretchen Letterman
Praise Song: “His Mercy Is More” - FPC Praise Band
Sermon Scripture: Acts 9:17-22 - Ginny Ellis
Sermon: “How Call Changes Us: Paul’s Story” - Ginny Ellis
Reflection: “In Love You Summon” from Two Songs of Commitment by John Bell
Praise Song: “10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)” - FPC Praise Band
Presentation of our Gifts – Invitation and Prayer - Gretchen Letterman
…Let us pray together: Living God, we offer our gifts today in gratitude and hope. Bless what we bring. Use these gifts to do your work. Bless our relationships and our acts, so that others may be touched by the hope of Christ Jesus, blessed and transformed by his love and mercy. Amen.
Offertory Solo: “It Is Well with My Soul,” arr., Dan Galbraith - Chelsea Gentner, soprano
Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH
Prayers of the People and Lord’s Prayer - Ginny Ellis
Closing Hymn #697: “Take My Life” HENDON
Charge & Benediction - Ginny Ellis
Postlude: “In dir ist Freude” (In Thee Is Gladness; hymn 242), Paul Manz (1919–2009) - Jack Rain, organ