October 22 Sanctuary Worship Bulletin
First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, Florida
Order of Worship – October 22, 2023– 11 a.m.
Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost / Kirkin’ of the Tartans Sunday
Rev. Jeanie Barnes, preaching
Prelude: “Amazing Grace,” David Maxwell (b. 1944) - Jack Rain, organ
Welcome and Announcements - Rev. Ginny Ellis
Introduction of Rev. Dr. Holly Dillon - Ginny Ellis
Greetings from Tampa Bay Presbytery - General Presbyter Rev. Dr. Holly Dillon
Call to Worship - Ginny Ellis
Come, all who are suffering.
We come to pray.
Come all who are cheerful.
We come to sing songs of praise.
The prayers of the people are powerful.
We will call on God’s name for all that we need.
Let us worship God!
BAGPIPES PROCESS IN WITH BANNERS
Special Music: “Ode to Joy” - St. Andrew’s Pipes and Drums
Processional Hymn #611: “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” HYMN TO JOY
Kirkin’ of the Tartans - Ginny Ellis
THE PRESENTATION
Bring forth the tartans. (The tartans are presented) Raise the tartans!
We raise them up to God!
We praise God for our heritage of faith.
We give thanks for God’s eternal presence.
PRAYER OF BLESSING
With the people of this Kirk, we raise these tartans before Almighty God in appreciation of our heritage, and we ask God’s blessing on all the clans, ethnicities, races, and families represented among us. Almighty God, you have promised that wherever two or three are gathered in your name you will meet with your servants to bless them; fulfill now your promise, and make us joyful in the house of the Lord, that our worship being offered in the name of your Son and by the guidance of your Holy Spirit may be acceptable to you. Bless, we pray, these tartans that they may be to us and to all a token of the faith of our ancestors and a sign of our service to you, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Let the world know that God’s truth abideth still. / God’s kingdom is forever.
Unison Prayer of Confession - Rev. Jeanie Barnes
O God, we gladly live and move and have our being in you. Still, in the midst of this life we see sin’s shadows around us in the hurting earth, sea and sky; beside us in the abused and broken, the hungry and poor, and even deep within us a striving against your Spirit. O Trinity of love, forgive us that we may forgive one another, heal us that we may be people of healing, and renew us that we also may be makers of peace. In Christ’s name we pray. Amen.
Assurance of Pardon - Jeanie Barnes
Lighting of the Peace Candle and the Passing of the Peace - Jeanie Barnes
…The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. And also with you.
Response #71: “Surely, It Is God Who Saves Me” FIRST SONG
Surely it is God who saves us, we will trust and not be afraid.
For the Lord is our stronghold and our sure defense and God will be our Savior.
A Moment for All Ages - Jeanie Barnes
Musical Meditation: “Amazing Grace” - St. Andrews Pipes and Drums
Prayer for Illumination - Joe Folz
First Scripture: Psalm 96:1-10a - Joe Folz
Sermon Scripture: I Thessalonians 1:1 - 2:1 - Jeanie Barnes
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Sermon: “Compelling Visions, Dreams, and Convictions” - Jeanie Barnes
Affirmation of Faith Scots Confession of 1560, chapter 1 - Jeanie Barnes
We confess and acknowledge one God alone, to whom alone we must cleave, whom alone we must serve, whom only we must worship, and in whom alone is our trust. Who is eternal, infinite, immeasurable, incomprehensible, omnipotent, invisible; one in substance and yet distinct in three persons, the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost. By whom we confess and believe all things in heaven and earth, visible and invisible, to have been created, to be retained in their being, and to be ruled and guided by his inscrutable providence for such end as his eternal wisdom, goodness, and justice may have appointed, and to the manifestation of his own glory.
Presentation of our Gifts – Invitation and Prayer - Mary-Linda Armacost
…Please join me in a unison Prayer of Dedication:
Almighty God, whose loving hand has given us all that we possess: grant us grace that we may honor you and our neighbors with our time, talent and treasure as faithful stewards of your bounty, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Offertory Anthem: “My Heart Is Stirring with a Noble Song” by J. William Greene - Chancel Choir
Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH
Prayers of the People and Lord’s Prayer - Jeanie Barnes
Hymn #450: “Be Thou My [Our] Vision” SLANE
Charge & Benediction - Jeanie Barnes
Bagpipe Recessional: “Scotland the Brave” - St. Andrews Pipes and Drums
Postlude: “Processional of Joy,” Hal H. Hopson (b.1933) - Jack Rain, organ
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Announcements:
Today, October 22
A Stephen Minister is available at the close of this service
Monday, October 23
Lectio Divina, 10 a.m. via Zoom
Stated Session Meeting, 7 p.m.
Tuesday, October 24
Ladies’ Bible Study, 9 a.m., Youth Center
Christian Meditation, 7 p.m., Chapel
Wednesday, October 25
Praise Band rehearsal, 7 p.m., Youth Center
Thursday, October 26
Bell Choir Rehearsal, 6 p.m., Choir Room
Chancel Choir Rehearsal, 7 p.m., Choir Room
Friday, October 27
Men’s Bible Study, 8 a.m., Room N-123
Men's Lunch Bible Study, 12 p.m., via Zoom
Saturday, October 28
Trunk or Treat, 4-6 p.m., back parking lot. Invite family, friends, and neighbors! Please sign up to decorate your trunk hand out candy, monitor the bounce houses, and/or bring your best chili to share!
Sunday, October 29
Childcare available 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Pickups, Room S-203
Faith Journey class meets at 9:45 a.m. in Room S-202
Power Hour class meets at 10 a.m. in the Youth Center
Young Adults/Parents class meets at 10 a.m. in Room S-206
Teens class meets at 10 a.m. in Room S-205 (every other week)
Upcoming Events:
Monday, October 30, 1:30 p.m., Card Fellowship, Room N-218
Monday, November 6, 4 p.m., Faith & Fiction, Room N-123
Wednesday, November 8, 5:30 p.m., Wednesday Night Dinner (Meatloaf by the Men’s Ministry!), and Kids’ Choir at 6:10 p.m.
Sunday, November 12, MissionSunday; we will be collecting and bagging items for hygiene bags to provide to women and children who have been trapped in abusive situations.