November 24 Sanctuary Worship Bulletin

First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, Florida   

Order of Worship – November 24, 2024 – 11 a.m.   

Christ the King (reign of christ) Sunday 

Rev. Ginny Ellis

Prelude: Two setting on “Duke Street” (Jesus Shall Reign, hymn 265), Wilbur Held (1914–2015), Donald Rotermund (b. 1932) - Jack Rain, organ       

Welcome - Ginny Ellis

Call to Worship - Ginny Ellis 

O come, let us sing to the Lord

And shout with joy to the rock of our salvation!

Let us come into God’s presence with thanksgiving, 

Singing joyful songs of praise.                     

Processional Hymn #37: “Let All Things Now Living” ASH GROVE

The Peace Candle & Morning Prayer - Ann Murray

Passing the Peace - Ann Murray 

…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: A Thanksgiving prayer for us all - Ginny Ellis

Musical Meditation: “Ev’ry Valley Shall Be Exalted” from Messiah, G.F. Händel (1685–1759) - Matteo Adams, tenor   

Prayer for Illumination - Mike Hurtubise

Sermon Scripture: Revelation 1:4b-8 - Mike Hurtubise 

Sermon: “Who’s in Charge Here?” - Ginny Ellis 

*Hymn #265: “Jesus Shall Reign Where’er the Sun” (vv. 1,4,5) DUKE STREET 

Presentation of our Gifts – Invitation and Prayer - Mike Hurtubise 

…Please join me in a unison Prayer of Dedication:  

Gracious and loving God, giver of every good and perfect gift, in gratitude we lay our offerings before you.  Use us, and that which we give, for your work in the world; this we pray in the name of your priceless gift, Jesus Christ our Lord, who is the ruler of all. Amen. 

Offertory Anthem: “Concertato on O God Beyond All Praising,” Music by Gustav Holst; arr., Richard Proulx - Chancel Choir

*Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH                                                        

Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer - Ginny Ellis                                                    

Announcements (for complete list, please see below) - Ginny Ellis 

Closing Hymn #269: “Lead on, O King Eternal” LANCASHIRE  

Charge & Benediction - Ginny Ellis  

Postlude: “Le Christ-Roi" (Christ the King), Dom Paul Benoit (1893–1979) - Jack Rain, organ         

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Announcements:

Today, November 24

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

Monday, November 25

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

  • Card Fellowship, 1:30 p.m., Church Office Conference Room

Tuesday, November 26

  • Christian Meditation, 7 p.m., Chapel

Wednesday, November 27

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

Thursday, November 28

  • Church Office Closed for Thanksgiving

Friday, November 29

  • Church Office Closed for Thanksgiving

Saturday, November 30

  • Decorating the worship spaces for Christmas, starting at 9:30 a.m.

  • Decorating the church van for Christmas parade, 1 p.m. (time change!)

  • FPC participates in the St. Pete Santa Parade, 5-8 p.m. (volunteers should meet the church van at the Mahaffey Theater at 5 p.m.)

Sunday, December 1

  • 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

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

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

Upcoming Events:

  • Monday, December 2, 4 p.m., Faith & Fiction, Room N-123

  • Friday, December 6, 7 p.m., “Many Moods of Christmas” benefit concert, Sanctuary

  • Wednesday, December 11, 5:30 p.m., Wednesday Night Dinner: Christmas Edition, Fellowship Hall

Amy McCutcheon