August 7 Worship Service Bulletin
First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, FL
Order of Worship – August 7, 2022 – 10 a.m.
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost / Lord’s Supper
Rev. Ginny Ellis
Prelude: “Aria” by Flor Peeters (1903-1986) - Robert Todd, organ
Welcome & Announcements - Rev. Ginny Ellis
Call to Worship (from Isaiah 6) - Ginny Ellis
Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying,
“Whom shall I send and who will go for us?”
And I said, “Here am I. Send Me!”
And God said, “Go and give my message to the people.”
Hymn # 22: “God of the Sparrow” ROEDER
Morning Prayer - Ginny Ellis
God of the ages, you call the church to keep watch in the world and to discern the signs of the times. Grant us the wisdom which your Spirit bestows, that with courage we may proclaim your prophetic word, and complete the work that you have set before us; through your Son our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
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
Praise Song: “Friend of God” - FPC Praise Band
Prayer for Illumination - Ann Murray
First Scripture: Jonah 1:1-12 - Ann Murray
Presentation of our Gifts – Invitation and Prayer - Ann Murray
Offertory Anthem: “In Love You Summon” from Two Songs of Commitment, John L. Bell (b. 1949) - Summer Choir
Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH
Sermon Scripture: Jonah 3:1-5, 3:10-4:1 - Ginny Ellis
Sermon: “How God Calls: JONAH” - Ginny Ellis
Praise Song: “Will You Come and Follow Me?” - FPC Praise Band
SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER
Invitation
Great Prayer of Thanksgiving
The Lord be with you. And also with you.
Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise.
…Therefore, with choirs of angels and the whole company of heaven we lift our hearts in joyful praise:
Hymn 552 LAND OF REST
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
…Therefore in remembrance of your mighty acts in Jesus Christ we take this bread and this cup as we proclaim the mystery of Faith: Christ has died. Christ has risen. Christ will come again.
…Hear us as we pray today, using the words that Jesus taught his disciples, for we are bold to pray:
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done. On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation. But deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
The Words of Institution
The Communion of the People
Unison Prayer of Thanksgiving: Eternal God, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his body and blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Hymn #366: “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” HYFRYDOL
Charge & Benediction - Ginny
Postlude: “III. Allegro maestoso e vivace” from Sonata No. 2, by Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy (1809-1847) - Robert Todd, organ