November 26 Sanctuary Bulletin

First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, Florida   

Order of Worship – November 26, 2023– 11 a.m.   

Christ the King Sunday 

Rev. Ginny Ellis 

Prelude: “Crown Him with Many Crowns” (hymn 268), Jerry Westenkuehler (b. 1966) - Jack Rain, organ  

Welcome and Announcements (for complete list, please see below) - Ginny Ellis 

Call to Worship - Ginny Ellis 

Give thanks to the Lord, call on God’s holy name;

Make known among the nations what God has done. 

Sing to God, sing praise; tell of all God’s wonderful acts. 

Glory in God’s holy name;  

Taste and see that the Lord is good.

*Processional Hymn #336: “We Gather Together” KREMSER 

Call to Reconciliation - Dave Hunt        

Unison Prayer of Confession - Dave Hunt 

Merciful God, you promise forgiveness and new life, making us part of the body of Christ. Yet we cling to old habits and hold grudges. Remind us of your promise to make us new. Polish our rough edges and forgive us so that we can live as you would have us live. In Jesus’ name.  Amen. (silent prayer)

Assurance of Pardon: Dave Hunt 

If anyone is in Christ, that person becomes a new person altogether. The past is finished and gone.

Everything has become fresh and new. 

Friends, believe the good news of the gospel. 

In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. 

The Lighting of the Peace Candle and the Passing of the Peace - Ginny Ellis

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

*Response #71: “Surely, It Is God Who Saves Me” (refrain only, sung twice)  FIRST SONG

Moment for All Ages -Ginny Ellis  

Moment for Stewardship: Celebrate and Support First Presbyterian Church - Gretchen Letterman

Presentation of our Gifts – Invitation and Prayer - Ann Murray

…Please join me in a unison Prayer of Dedication:   

We give thanks, O Lord, for the privilege of receiving.  Now we also give thanks for the privilege of giving.  For while in receiving we are filled, in giving we are fulfilled.  So it is that we give both ourselves and our substance for your glory and service, in the name of Christ, Amen. 

Offertory Anthem: “The King of Love,” Jake Runestad (b. 1986) - Chancel Choir 

The King of love my Shepherd is, whose goodness fails me never; I nothing lack if I am his and he is mine forever. Where streams of living water flow with gentle care he leads me, and where the verdant pastures grow with heav'nly food he feeds me. In death's dark vale I fear no ill with you, dear Lord, beside me; Your rod and staff my comfort still, Your cross before to guide me. And so through all the length of days Your goodness fails me never: Good Shepherd, may I sing your praise within your house forever. 

*Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH   

Prayer for Illumination - Ann Murray                                                                 

First Scripture: Matthew 25:31-40 - Ann Murray  

*Hymn #260: “Alleluia! Sing to Jesus” HYFRYDOL  

Sermon Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23 - Ginny Ellis  

Sermon: “The Pumpkin Pie of Faith” - Ginny Ellis 

Prayers of the People and Lord’s Prayer - Ginny Ellis  

*Hymn #268: “Crown Him with Many Crowns” DIADEMATA 

Charge & Benediction - Ginny Ellis  

Postlude: “Le Christ-Roi" (Christ the King), Dom Paul Benoît (1893–1979) - Jack Rain, organ

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Announcements:

Today, November 26

  • A Stephen Minister is available at the close of this service

Monday, November 27

  • Lectio Divina, 10 a.m., via Zoom

  • Stated Session Meeting, 7 p.m. 

Tuesday, November 28

  • Ladies’ Bible Study, 9 a.m., Youth Center

  • Christian Meditation, 7 p.m., Chapel

Wednesday, November 29

  • Praise Band rehearsal, 7 p.m., Youth Center

Thursday, November 30

  • Blue Christmas Comfort Service, 5 p.m., Sanctuary. This service is meant to provide comfort, especially for those feeling sadness this holiday season. All are welcome.

  • Bell Choir Rehearsal, 6 p.m., Choir Room

  • Chancel Choir Rehearsal, 7 p.m., Choir Room 

Friday, December 1

  • Men’s Bible Study, 8 a.m., Room N-123

  • Men's Lunch Bible Study, 12 p.m., via Zoom  

Sunday, December 3

  • 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, December 4, 4 p.m. in Room N-123, Faith & Fiction; this month’s book is Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell.

  • Tuesday, December 5, starting at 9:30 a.m., we will be decorating our worship spaces. Contact Chris Agee for more info!

  • Sunday, December 10, there will be a congregational meeting at the end of each worship service. This meeting has been called to elect church officers.

  • Tuesday, December 12, HoHoHo Taco Tuesday Dinner, 5:30 p.m. (Fellowship Hall); kids’ choir practice, 6:10 p.m. (Youth Center)

  • Friday, December 15, 7 p.m., Many Moods of Christmas Concert (Sanctuary)

Amy McCutcheon