September 11 Worship Service Bulletin

First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, Florida 

Order of Worship – September 11, 2022 – 10 a.m. 

14th Sunday after Pentecost

Rev. Ginny Simmons Ellis

Prelude: “Variations on Lauda Anima” (hymn 620),  Edwin T. Childs (b. 1945) - Jack Rain, organ

Welcome & Announcements  - Rev. Ginny Ellis

Call to Worship from 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.   

Hymn #465: “What A Friend We Have in Jesus” CONVERSE 

Unison Prayer of the Day - Ginny Ellis

O Christ, Master Carpenter, who at the last, through wood and nails, purchased our whole salvation, wield well your tools in the workshop of the world, so that we, who come rough-hewn to your workbench may here be fashioned to a truer beauty by your hand, to serve the purpose today of your tomorrow.  We ask this for your own name’s sake.  Amen.

Passing of the Peace - Ginny Ellis

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: “In Christ Alone” - FPC Praise Band           

Prayer for Illumination - Kirby Volz                                                                                             

First Scripture: Deuteronomy 26: 1-2, 5-11 - Kirby Volz 

Video: Hearing from One of God’s People: Ned McClure                                              

Sermon Scripture: Hebrews 12: 1-2a - Ginny Ellis

Sermon: “Reflections for The Road Ahead –  Week 1: The Good Old Days” - Ginny Ellis

Praise Song: “Jesus Take All of Me” - FPC Praise Band

Presentation of our Gifts – Invitation and Prayer - Kirby Volz

…Please join me in a unison Prayer of Dedication:

Almighty God, whose loving hand hath given us all that we possess:  grant us grace that we may honor thee with our substance. Remembering the account which we must one day give, may we be faithful stewards of thy bounty, through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.                                                   

Offertory Anthem: “With a Voice of Singing,” Martin Shaw (1875–1958) - Chancel Choir        

Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH

Litany of Dedication Adapted from Present on Earth, Iona Community -Ginny Ellis

Look at your hands.  See the touch and the tenderness.
            God’s own for the world     
Look at your feet.  See the path and the direction.
            God’s own for the world
Look at your heart.  See the fire and the love.
            God’s own for the world
Look at the Cross.  See God’s Son and our Savior.
            God’s own for the world
This is God’s Church and God’s World.
            We serve God through this church, and for the world. For we are God’s own.

Hymn #619: “Praise, My Soul, the God of Heaven” LAUDA ANIMA

Charge & Benediction - Ginny Ellis                                                                                  

Postlude: “Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing,” Paul Manz (1919–2009) - Jack Rain, organ