September 25 Worship Service Bulletin

First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, Florida 

Order of Worship – September 25, 2022 – 10 a.m. 

Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Rev. Ginny Ellis

Prelude: “Prelude on O Waly, Waly” (hymn 202), Joyce Jones (1933–2022) - Jack Rain, organ        

Welcome & Announcements - Rev. Ginny Ellis

Call to Worship Psalm 46:1-2 - Ginny Ellis

Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth.

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble; therefore we will not be afraid.

Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change,

Though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea.                                           

Opening Hymn #630: “Fairest Lord Jesus” CRUSADERS’ HYMN

Prayer of the Day - Rev. Jeanie Barnes

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 - Jeanie Barnes

Video: Hearing from One of God’s People: Jack Rain         

Prayer for Illumination - Dave Hunt

First Scripture: Genesis 12:1-5b - Dave Hunt

Praise Song: “Grace Greater” - FPC Praise Band

Sermon Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, 8-12 - Ginny Ellis

Sermon: “Reflections for The Road Ahead - Week 3: Road Blocks and Detours” - Ginny Ellis 

Psalm of the Day: Psalm 91

Hymn #43: “You Who Dwell in the Shelter of the Lord” ON EAGLE’S WINGS

Presentation of our Gifts – Invitation and Prayer - Dave Hunt

       ...Please join me in a unison Prayer of Dedication: It is our prayer today, O God, that your vision for this your church may be found in us as we bring our gifts for the work of this church.  Take us this day, O God, and make of us a dedicated and eager people, with courage to encounter the challenges that you set before us.  And above all else, shape our dreams and our gifts to please and serve you, for we are yours. In Christ's name we pray, Amen. 

Offertory Anthem: “Praise the Lord, God’s Glories Show,” David Schelat - Chancel Choir   

Doxology  OLD HUNDREDTH 

Prayers of the People - Jeanie Barnes

Closing Hymn: “God So Loved” - FPC Praise Band

Charge & Benediction - Ginny Ellis

Postlude: “Finale” from Partita on “I’ll Praise My Maker” (hymn 806), Joyce Jones (1933-2022) - Jack Rain, organ