August 28 Worship Service Bulletin

First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, Florida 

Order of Worship – August 28, 2022 – 10 a.m. 

Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost

Rev. Ginny Ellis

Prelude: “Come, Come, Ye Saints,” Clay Christiansen (b. 1949) - Jack Rain, organ

Welcome & Announcements - Rev. Ginny Ellis

Call to Worship  from Joel 2:28-29 - Ginny Ellis

I will pour out my spirit on all people. / Your sons and your daughters will prophesy.
Your old men will dream dreams; / Your young men will see visions.
On both men and women I will pour out my Spirit. / Show us your wonders today, O God!

Opening Hymn #13: “The Mighty God with Power Speaks” KINGSFOLD

Litany

Creator of the cosmos of eternity and time: / Be with us in this time.
Saviour of the world, healer of the nations: / Be with us in this place.
Breath of all that lives, of people near and far: / Stir within our lives.
Creator, Spirit, Son, God of here and now / Be present in our worship
That we may find new ways to be present in your world. / Each of us, even me.

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 - Kyle Brinkman                                                                                                                            

First Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33 - Kyle Brinkman 

Praise Song: “Take My Life” - FPC Praise Band 

Sermon Scripture: Acts 3:1-8 - Ginny Ellis                              

Sermon: “How We Answer the Call: Peter’s Story” - Ginny Ellis 

Sung Response: “In Love You Summon” from Two Songs of Commitment by John Bell

Praise Song: “Grace Greater” - FPC Praise Band 

Presentation of our Gifts – Invitation and Prayer - Kyle Brinkman

…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 the world will be touched by our hope in Christ Jesus, blessed by his love and mercy. Amen.

Offertory Anthem: "Cantabile," George Enescu (1881–1955) - Kaandis Mance, flute         

Doxology  OLD HUNDREDTH 

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

Closing Hymn #721: “Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore” PESCADOR DE HOMBRES

Charge & Benediction - Ginny Ellis

Postlude: “Toccata Perpetua,” Lani Smith (1934–2015) - Jack Rain, organ