September 18 Worship Service Bulletin

First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, Florida 

Order of Worship – September 18, 2022 – 10 a.m. 

15th Sunday after Pentecost

Rev. Ginny Simmons Ellis

Prelude: “Præludium,” Johann Pachelbel (1653–1706) - Jack Rain, organ             

Welcome and Announcements - Rev. Ginny Ellis

Call to Worship from Psalm 103 - Ginny Ellis

Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless God's holy name.
Bless the Lord, O my soul, and do not forget all his benefits—
Our God forgives all your iniquity and heals all your diseases,
Our God redeems your life from the Pit, and crowns you with steadfast love and mercy,
The Lord satisfies you with good as long as you live so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.  

Processional Hymn #634: “To God Be the Glory” TO GOD BE THE GLORY

Unison Prayer of the Day - Rev. Jeanie Barnes

O God, lead us from death to life, from falsehood to truth.  Lead us from despair to hope, from fear to trust.   Lead us from hate to love, from war to peace.  Let peace fill our hearts, our world, our universe.  We ask with all our hearts, for the sake and in the power of your own name. Amen.

Passing of the Peace - Jeanie Barnes

The peace of Christ be with you / And also with you  

Response #71 refrain 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

Video: Hearing from One of God’s People: Carol Lee Wathen                      

Prayer for Illumination - Susan Schlecht

First Scripture: Numbers 11:4-9 - Susan Schlecht                                                     

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

Sermon Scripture: Luke 21:5-6 -Ginny Ellis 

Sermon: “Reflections for The Road Ahead – Week 2: What We Cherish” - Ginny Ellis

And Video of the Day inserted in sermon: Trapped on an Escalator

Praise Song: “10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)” - FPC Praise Band 

Presentation of our Gifts – Invitation and Prayer - Susan Schlecht

…Please join me in a unison Prayer of Dedication:

We dedicate these gifts, Lord, even as we dedicate ourselves, trusting you in times of wilderness and ready to travel on in commitment to the promised Kingdom. Use us, Lord, in the work of that kingdom and make us truly grateful for all your gifts. Amen.

Offertory Anthem: “Now a New Day Opens,” Roberta Bitgood (1908–2007) - Chancel Choir

Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH

Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer - Jeanie Barnes

Recessional Hymn #700: “I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me” I’M GONNA                                                             

Charge & Benediction - Ginny Ellis

Postlude: “Fugue in D,” Johann Pachelbel (1653–1706) - Jack Rain, organ