July 16 Sanctuary Worship Bulletin

First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, Florida  

Order of Worship – July 16, 2023 – 11 a.m.  

Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

Rev. Ginny Ellis   

Prelude: “O Waly Waly” (hymn tune 847), Emma Lou Diemer (b. 1927) - Jack Rain, organ

Welcome and Announcements (for complete list of announcements, please see below) - Rev. Ginny Ellis

Minute for Mission – Backpack Project - Melody Proud

Call to Worship - Ginny Ellis

O come, let us sing to the Lord

And shout with joy to the rock of our salvation!         

Let us come into God’s presence with thanksgiving,

Singing joyful songs of praise.

We come to worship God in song, praise and prayer. 

Singing of Hymns   

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

#819: “Be Still, My Soul” FINLANDIA

Morning Prayer and Lighting of the Peace Candle - Ginny Elis

Moment for All Ages - Ginny Ellis 

Special Music: Concerto for Oboe in C minor:  I.  Allegro moderato, Benedetto Marcello (1686–1739) - Amy Collins, oboe 

Prayer for Illumination - Jim Garnett                                                                                    

First Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Psalm 126 - Jim Garnett

Sermon Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9 - Ginny Ellis

Sermon: “The Gift of Joy” - Ginny Ellis 

Time of Response - Ginny Ellis

Response as led by the Preacher

Presentation of our Gifts  

…Please prayer in me our unison prayer:

With joyful hearts we come, Gracious God, bringing these gifts for your service.  We offer ourselves also; receive and bless us as your joyful and  faithful servants. In Jesus' name, Amen. 

Passing of the Peace

Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH

Closing Hymn #134: “Joy to the World” ANTIOCH

Charge & Benediction - Ginny

May the peace of Christ be with you. / And also with you     

Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. / Alleluia! Amen.  

Postlude: “Psalm XIX,” Benedetto Marcello (1686–1739) - Jack Rain, organ

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