August 13 Sanctuary Worship Bulletin

First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, Florida  

Order of Worship – August 13, 2023 – 11 a.m.  

Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

Rev. Ginny Ellis   

Prelude: “Simple Gifts,” Robert Hebble (1934–2020) - Jack Rain, organ 

Welcome and Announcements (please see below for complete list) - Rev. Jeanie Barnes

Call to Worship - Jeanie Barnes

They who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.

They shall mount up with wings like eagles,

They shall run and not be weary,

They shall walk and not faint.

Come. Let us praise our God.                        

Singing of Hymns   

#667:  “When Morning Gilds the Skies”  LAUDES DOMINI

#611:  “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” HYMN TO JOY

Lighting of the Peace Candle/Lord’s Prayer - Jeanie Barnes

Moment for All Ages - Ginny Ellis 

Special Music: “Simple Gifts” (Shaker melody), arr., Rich Ridenour - Kevin D. Clark, flugelhorn; Jack Rain, piano  

Prayer for Illumination - Roy Duttweiler                                                                                

First Scriptures: Galatians 5:22-23, Psalm 1 - Roy Duttweiler

Sermon Scripture: Titus 2:1, 11-13, 3:1-5 - Ginny Ellis

Sermon: “Embodying Goodness” - Ginny Ellis 

Time of Response - Ginny Ellis

Presentation of our Gifts and Doxology 

… Let us pray together:

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

Closing Hymn #726: “Will You Come and Follow Me” KELVINGROVE   

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: “Prelude” from the Te Deum, Marc-Antoine Charpentier (1643–1704) - Jack Rain, organ 

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Announcements      

Today, August 13

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

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

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

Monday, August 14

  • Lectio Divina, 10 a.m., via Zoom

Tuesday, August 15

  • Christian Meditation, 7 p.m., virtual

Wednesday August 16

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

Friday, August 18

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

Sunday, August 20

  • Blessing of the Backpacks, both worship services. All our church and school children are invited to join us to get their backpacks blessed for the new school year.

  • 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:

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

  • Wednesday, September 13, 5:30 p.m., Wednesday night supper and Kids’ Choir start

  • 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