October 20 Sanctuary Worship Bulletin

First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, Florida   

Order of Worship – October 20, 2024 – 11 a.m.   

Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost 

Guest Preacher: Rev. Elizabeth Hatter 

Prelude: “Prelude and Fugue in G” BWV 557, J. S. Bach (1685–1750) - Jack Rain, organ

Welcome - Dave Hunt

Call to Worship (from Psalm 84:1-2,4) - Dave Hunt 

How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord of Hosts! 

     My soul longs, indeed it faints for the courts of the Lord; 

My heart and my flesh sing for joy to the living God. 

     Happy are those who live in your house, ever singing your praise.

Hymn #348: “Lo, He Comes with Clouds Descending” HELMSLEY  

Prayer for Forgiveness (unison) - Susan Schlecht 

God of grace and mercy, we have not fully obeyed your commands. We repent of our sins and look to you, our Father, for the wisdom and strength to amend our ways. Pardon our sins and forgive our shortcomings, by the grace imparted to us through Jesus our Redeemer.  time of silence for personal prayers…in the name of Christ we pray, Amen. 

Assurance of Forgiveness - Susan Schlecht

Passing the Peace - Susan Schlecht 

…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 - Carol Riley 

Prayer for Illumination - Jim Garnett

First Reading: 2 Chronicles 7:12-20 - Jim Garnett 

Second Reading: Jeremiah 14:7-12 - Jim Garnett 

Sermon Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24 - Rev. Elizabeth Hatter 

Sermon: “For Such a Time as This” - Rev. Elizabeth Hatter 

*Hymn #288: “Spirit of the Living God” - LIVING GOD 

Presentation of our Gifts – Invitation and Prayer - Jim Garnett 

…Please join me in a unison Prayer of Dedication:  

Lord of the Harvest, you grant seed to the sower and bread to those who hunger. Receive these, our tithes and offerings, and multiply them for your purposes, so that your harvest of souls may be plentiful and your house of worship may reflect your glory, in Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Offertory Anthem: “How Great Thou Art,” arr. Craig Courtney (b. 1948) - Chancel Choir

*Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH                                                        

Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer - Rev. Elizabeth Hatter 

…Knit our hearts together in the unity that only your love can sustain, and grant us a lasting peace through Jesus Christ, who taught his disciples to pray, saying:

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. 

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

Hymn #321: “The Church’s One Foundation” AURELIA 

Charge & Benediction - Rev. Elizabeth Hatter

Postlude: “Fugue in G” BWV 576, J. S. Bach (1685–1750) - Jack Rain, organ  

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Announcements:

Today, October 20

  • 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 21

  • Medicare presentation, 6:30 p.m., Youth Center (open to all; free!)

Tuesday, October 22

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

  • Christian Meditation, 7 p.m., Chapel

Wednesday, October 23

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

Thursday, October 24

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

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

Friday, October 25

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

Saturday, October 26

  • Trunk or Treat, 4-6 p.m., back parking lot

Sunday, October 27 - Presbyterian Heritage Sunday

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

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

  • Congregational Meeting, 10 a.m., Sanctuary

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

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

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

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

Upcoming Events:

  • Monday, October 28, Stated Session Meeting

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

  • Wednesday, November 13, 5:30 p.m., Wednesday Night Dinner, Fellowship Hall

  • Sunday, November 17, 4 p.m., Bethune Cookman Concert Chorale, Sanctuary

  • Wednesday, November 20, Beach Drive Forum: “Remembering My Friend, Elie Wiesel,” Fellowship Hall

Amy McCutcheon