October 6 Sanctuary Worship Bulletin

First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, Florida 

Order of Worship – October 6, 2024 – 11 a.m. 

Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost/Lord’s Supper 

Guest Preacher: Sam Picard 

Prelude: “Interlude on Resignation” (hymn 803), Gilbert M. Martin (b. 1941) - Jack Rain, organ 

Welcome - Dave Hunt

Call to Worship - Dave Hunt 

Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth.

Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.

Know that the Lord is God.

It is God who made us, and we belong to God. 

We are God’s people, the sheep of God’s pasture.                                        

Processional Hymn #12: "Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise” ST. DENIO 

The Peace Candle and Morning Prayer - Susan Luehrs 

Passing the Peace - Susan Luehrs 

The peace of Christ be with you. / And also with you. 

*Response #71: “Surely, It is God Who Saves Me” (refrain only; sing twice)  FIRST SONG 

Moment for All Ages - Sam Picard            

Prayer for Illumination - Susan Luehrs            

First Reading: Isaiah 43:1-3 - Susan Luehrs 

Sermon Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12, 16b-19 - Sam Picard 

Sermon: “Love, Faith and Fear” - Sam Picard 

Presentation of our Gifts – Invitation and Prayer - Dave Hunt 

…Please join me in a unison Prayer of Dedication:  

Almighty God, whose loving hand hath given us all that we possess, grant us grace that we may honor thee with our substance, and remembering the account which we must one day give, may we be faithful stewards of thy bounty, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 

Offertory Anthem: “All Who Hunger, Gather Gladly,” David M. Cherwien (b. 1957) - Chancel Choir 

*Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH  

The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper - Sam Picard  

Invitation to the Table 

Hymn #503: “Lord, We Have Come at Your Own Invitation” O QUANTA QUALIA 

The Great Thanksgiving  

The Lord be with you. And also with you. 

Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. 

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise.

Prayer of Consecration and the Lord’s Prayer 

Hymn #552:  “Holy, Holy, Holy” LAND OF REST  

Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.  Hosanna in the highest. 

…And as we proclaim the mystery of faith: Christ has died. Christ has risen. Christ will come again. 

…Through Christ, with Christ in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, All glory and honor are yours, Almighty God, forever and ever. Amen.  

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil; For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.

The people come to receive the elements 

Prayer of Thanksgiving (unison): 

Gracious God, you have made us one with all your people in heaven and on earth. You have fed us with the bread of life and renewed us for your service. We give ourselves to you and ask that our daily living may be part of the life of your Kingdom. May our love be your love reaching out into the life of the world; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 

Announcements (for complete list, please see below) - Dave Hunt 

Closing Hymn #500:  “Be Known to Us in Breaking Bread” ST. FLAVIAN  

Charge & Benediction - Sam Picard 

Postlude: “Toccata on Deo Gratias” (Thanks Be to God), Richard Keys Biggs (1886–1962) - Jack Rain, organ

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Announcements:

Today, October 6

  • A Stephen Minister is available at the close of this service

  • The Arts Connection Gallery is open through 12:30 p.m., Chapel 

Monday, October 7

  • The Hurricane Resource Center will be open this week Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall

  • Lectio/Visio Divina, 10 a.m. via Zoom

  • Faith & Fiction, 4 p.m., Room N-123 

Tuesday, October 8

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

  • Christian Meditation, 7 p.m., Chapel 

Wednesday, October 9

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

  • The Beach Drive Forum originally scheduled for Oct. 9 has been postponed 

Thursday, October 10

  • Bell Choir Rehearsal, 6 p.m., Choir Room

  • Chancel Choir Rehearsal, 7 p.m., Choir Room

Friday, October 11

  • Men’s Bible Study, 8 a.m., Room N-123

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

Sunday, October 13

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

  • Connect Service, 9 a.m., Youth Center

  • Children’s Sunday School, (Pre-K-5th), 10 a.m., Room S-202

  • Faith Journey class, 9:45 a.m., Chapel

  • Racial Equity: Preparing for Unity class, 10 a.m., Chapel

  • Power Hour class, 10 a.m., Youth Center

  • “Next” Adult class, 10 a.m., Room N-123

  • The Arts Connection Gallery is open through 12:30 p.m., Chapel

  • Men’s Meatloaf Ministry cooking for the homeless, 1:30 p.m. 

Upcoming Events:

  • Wednesday, October 16, 5:30 p.m., Wednesday Night Dinner: Cook-Out, Fellowship Hall

  • Sunday, October 20, 10 a.m., Racial Equity: Meeting MLK Jr. class, Chapel

  • Sunday, October 20, 4 p.m., Festival of Praise: Americana concert, Sanctuary

  • Sunday, October 27, 10 a.m., Congregational Meeting, Sanctuary

Amy McCutcheon