September 24 Sanctuary Worship Bulletin
First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, Florida
Order of Worship – September 24, 2023– 11 a.m.
Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
Rev. Ginny Ellis
Prelude: “Prelude and Fugue in B♭ major," J. S. Bach (1685–1750) - Jack Rain, organ
Welcome and Announcements (for complete list, please see below) - Rev. Ginny Ellis
Call to Worship - Rev. Ginny Ellis
The Holy Spirit calls us from many places.
Some of us come from busy homes with many people.
Some of us live alone.
Together we are the family of God.
Yet we all come to this same place;
All of us seeking God’s presence in our lives,
All of us seeking God’s presence with each other,
Together we are the family of God.
Let’s worship God together!
Processional Hymn #611: “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” HYMN TO JOY
Unison Prayer of Confession - Dave Hunt
…Please join me in a unison Prayer of Dedication:
O God, open to us today the sea of your mercy. Water us with full streams from the riches of your grace and springs of your kindness. Make us children of quietness and heirs of peace. Kindle in us the fire of your love. Strengthen our weakness by your power and bind us close to you and each other. We pray in Christ our Lord, Amen.
Assurance of Pardon - Ginny Ellis
You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's own people. Once we were no people but now we are God's people.
Once we had not received mercy, but now we have received mercy.
Friends, believe the Good News./ In Jesus Christ we are forgiven.
The Lighting of the Peace Candle and the Passing of the Peace - Ginny Ellis
…May 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
Presentation of our Gifts – Invitation and Prayer - Dave Hunt
…Please join me in a unison Prayer of Dedication:
Giver of Life, behind this offering lies the busyness of our world: the office, the home, the classroom, the highways, and the corridors. Save us from creating a world where wealth accumulates and people decay. Accept this offering and our lives, limited as they are, as willing instruments for good in your world. Amen.
Offertory Anthem: “Will the Circle Be Unbroken?” arr. J. David Moore - Chancel Choir
Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH
Prayer for Illumination - Ann Murray
1st Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10 - Ann Murray
Sermon Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20 - Ginny Ellis
Sermon: “Charting Our Course” - Ginny Ellis
Prayers of the People and Lord’s Prayer - Ginny Ellis
Hymn #298: “Lord, You Give the Great Commission” (verses 1–3) ABBOT’S LEIGH
Charge & Benediction - Ginny Ellis
Postlude: “Trumpet Voluntary II,” William P. Rowan (b. 1951) - Jack Rain, organ
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Announcements
Today, September 24
A Stephen Minister, wearing a blue stole, is available at the close of this service.
We want your feedback! To complete a Worship Service Evaluation, use this link!
Monday, September 25
Lectio Divina, 10 a.m. via Zoom
Card Fellowship, 1:30 p.m., Church Office Conference Room
Stated Session Meeting, 7 p.m.
Tuesday, September 26
Ladies’ Bible Study, 9 a.m., Youth Center
Christian Meditation, 7 p.m., Chapel
Wednesday, September 27
Praise Band rehearsal, 7 p.m., Youth Center
Thursday, September 28
Chancel Choir Rehearsal, 7 p.m., Choir Suite
Friday, September 29
Men’s Bible Study, 8 a.m., Room N-123
Men's Lunch Bible Study, 12 p.m., via Zoom
Sunday, October 1
Childcare available 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Pickups, Room S-203
Faith Journey class meets at 10 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
Visioning Conversation # 1, 4 p.m., Fellowship Hall
Upcoming Events:
Sunday, October 8, Visioning Conversation # 2, 4 p.m., Fellowship Hall
Wednesday, October 11, Senior Luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Fellowship Hall. Please RSVP (no later than October 6) by calling the Church Office
Wednesday, October 11, 5:30 p.m., Wednesday Night Dinner and 6:10 p.m., Kids’ Choir