August 6 Sanctuary Worship Bulletin

First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, Florida  

Order of Worship – August 6, 2023 – 11 a.m.  

Tenth Sunday after Pentecost / Lord’s Supper

Rev. Ginny Ellis

Prelude: “This Is My Father’s World” (hymn 370), Diane Bish (b. 1941) - Jack Rain, organ

Welcome and Announcements - Rev. Jeanie Barnes

Call to Worship (Psalm 84 NRSV)  - Jeanie Barnes

How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord of hosts!
Even the sparrow finds a home,
and the swallow a nest for herself,
where she may lay her young at your altars.
Happy are those who live in your house,
ever singing your praise.
For a day in your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere.
We will ever sing your praise!

Singing of Hymns  

     #625: “How Great Thou Art”  HOW GREAT THOU ART

     #370: “This Is My Father’s World” TERRA BEATA

Morning Prayer and Lighting of the Peace Candle - Rev. Ginny Ellis

Moment for All Ages - Jeanie Barnes

Minute for Mission: Hope for Ukraine Concert - Matthew Clear & Fran Sims

Choral Anthem: “On Eagle’s Wings” arr. Mark Hayes - FPC Summer Choir 

Prayer for Illumination - Larry Heath                                                                           

First Scriptures: Galatians 5:22-23, Micah 6:6-8 - Larry Heath                       

Sermon Scripture: Luke 8:40-55 - Ginny Ellis 

Sermon: “Touch of Kindness” - Ginny Ellis

Time of Response - Ginny Ellis

Presentation of our Gifts - Ginny Ellis

Unison Prayer: O God, as we come to receive your gifts of bread and cup, we bring gifts which came from your own hand. Now we return them to you. Use them, even as you use us, to accomplish your purposes in Jesus Christ, the Head of the Church and the Lord of our lives, for we are yours, we ourselves along with all we have. Amen

Passing of the Peace

Doxology  OLD HUNDREDTH 

SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER                                                            

Invitation 

The Words of Institution and the Lord's Prayer  

The Communion of the People                                                          

Prayer of Thanksgiving 

Closing Hymn #525: “Let Us Break Bread Together” LET US BREAK BREAD

Charge & Benediction - Ginny Ellis                                                                        

Postlude: “Chaconne,” Louis Couperin (circa 1626–1661) - Jack Rain, organ

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Announcements

Today, August 6

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

  • There are sign-up tables and blue and yellow cupcakes in the back of the Sanctuary today as we prepare for the upcoming “Hope for Ukraine” concert. Please stop by!

Tuesday, August 8

  • Ladies’ Bible Study, 9 a.m., Youth Center (summer session ends August 8)

  • Christian Meditation, 7.p.m, Chapel

Wednesday August 9

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

Friday, August 11

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

Saturday, August 12

  • Faith Day at the Rays, 4 p.m. Deadline for reserving tickets is today, August 6 (see Dave Aumack for details).

Sunday, August 13

  • 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

  • Men’s Meal Ministry cooking for Pinellas Hope, 2 p.m., in the Fellowship Hall kitchen. Volunteers welcome!

Upcoming Events:

  • Monday, August 14, 10 a.m., Lectio Divina resumes

  • Sunday, August 20, Blessing of the Backpacks, both worship  services

  • Monday, September 4, Church Office closed for Labor Day

  • Sunday, September 17, 4 p.m., “Hope for Ukraine” concert. Plan to attend, and feel free to invite family, friends, and neighbors!

  • Wednesday, September 20, 6 p.m., Beach Drive Forum

Amy McCutcheon