July 30 Sanctuary Worship Bulletin

First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, Florida  

Order of Worship – July 30, 2023 – 11 a.m.  

Ninth Sunday after Pentecost / MissionSunday

Rev. Ginny Ellis

Prelude: “Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine,” Robert Hebble (1934–2020) - Jack Rain, organ

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

Call to Worship - Rev. Jeanie Barnes

God called Abraham and Sarah to become God’s own people.

God would bless them so they would be a blessing for the world.

In you, God said,

All the families of the earth shall be blessed.

We too are called together for blessing,

And to be a blessing to others.

May that be true for us on this Mission Sunday

As we worship and serve.                                                                      

Singing of Favorite Hymns 

#839: “Blessed Assurance, Jesus is Mine!” ASSURANCE

#462: “I Love to Tell the Story” HANKEY 

Morning Prayer and Lighting of the Peace Candle - Jeanie Barnes

Moment for All Ages - Ginny Ellis 

Special Music: “My Faith Has Found a Resting Place/The Solid Rock,” arr. by Brant Adams - Joey Boyce, flute   

Prayer for Illumination - Tai Specie

First Scriptures: Galatians 5:22-23, Psalm 40:1-3 - Tai Specie 

Sermon Scripture: James 5:7-8 - Ginny Ellis 

Sermon: “Patience Connects with Hope” - Ginny Ellis 

Minute for Mission: Report on the 2023 Mission Trip to Honduras

Presentation of our Gifts - Ginny Ellis

…Please join me in a unison Prayer of Dedication: 

God, we know that your gifts cannot be hoarded, that they are for spending.  Help us in this time of offering to share with you not only our gifts of money, but our lives also, and our time, for we are yours.  In Christ's name, Amen.

Passing of the Peace - Ginny 

Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH 

Closing Hymn #822: “When We Are Living” - SOMOS DEL SEÑOR   

Charge & Benediction - Ginny Ellis

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

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

Postlude: “Toccatino con rico tino” (hymn tune 744), Robert Hebble (1934–2020) - Jack Rain, organ

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Announcements

Today, July 30

  • A Stephen Minister, wearing a blue stole, is available at the close of this service. 

  • Mission Sunday is today! We hope you will go down to the Fellowship Hall after this service and assist with the stuffing of backpacks! Our goal is to stuff 500 backpacks today and we need all hands on deck! 

  • Join us this afternoon at 1 p.m. for a 90-minute guided tour of the James Western Museum in downtown St. Pete. Please contact Dave Hunt (727-739-6961) if you’d like to join. Carpool from the church (12:45) or meet at the door at 1 p.m. Cost is $18 per person at the door. 

Monday, July 31

  • Card Fellowship in Room N-218 from 1:30-3 p.m.

Tuesday, August 1

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

Wednesday August 2

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

Friday, August 4

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

  • Pizza and Movie Night, 5-7 p.m., Fellowship Hall

Sunday, August 6

  • Childcare available 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Pickups, Room 203

  • Faith Journey class meets at 10 a.m. in Room S-202

Upcoming Events:

  • Saturday, August 12, 4 p.m., Faith Day at the Rays. Deadline for reserving tickets is next Sunday, August 6 (call the Church Office or see Dave Aumack for details).

Amy McCutcheon