November 10 Sanctuary Worship Bulletin

First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, Florida   

Order of Worship – November 10, 2024 – 11 a.m.   

Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost  

Rev. Ginny Ellis 

Prelude: “Air” and “Reflection” from Suite for Organ on the Hymn-Tune “Webb” (Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus), Alice Jordan (1916–2012) - Jack Rain, organ

Welcome - Ginny Ellis

Call to Worship - Ginny Ellis 

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.                                                                                                                            

*Processional Hymn #43: “You Who Dwell in the Shelter of the Lord” ON EAGLE’S WINGS

*Apostles Creed (unison) - Jim Garnett 

I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. 

I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen. 

The Peace Candle & Morning Prayer - Jim Garnett

Passing the Peace - Jim Garnett 

…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 - Ginny Ellis

The Sacrament of Baptism Rolla, daughter of Charlie and Mary-Charlotte Bardin - Ginny Ellis 

Hymn #487: “These Treasured Children” (vv. 1, 2, 4) PUER NOBIS NASCITUR 

Prayer for Illumination - Susan Schlecht                                    

First Reading: I Kings 17:8-16 - Susan Schlecht 

Sermon Scripture: Mark 12:38-44 - Ginny Ellis 

Sermon: “Two Copper Coins” - Ginny Ellis 

Minute for Stewardship - Gretchen Letterman-

Presentation of our Gifts – Invitation and Prayer - Susan Schlecht 

…Please join me in a unison Prayer of Dedication:  

Our God, giver of every good and perfect gift, in gratitude we lay these gifts 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.  Amen.

Offertory Anthem: “Grant Us Thy Peace,” Felix Mendelssohn (1809–1847) - 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 # 547: “Go, My Children, with My Blessing” AR HYD Y NOS 

Charge & Benediction - Ginny Ellis  

Postlude:  “Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus,” Stephen L. Aber (b. 1988) - Jack Rain, organ       

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Announcements: 

Today, November 10

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

  • Men’s Meatloaf Ministry, 1:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall kitchen 

Monday, November 11

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

Tuesday, November 12

  • Christian Meditation, 7 p.m., Chapel

Wednesday, November 13

  • Wednesday Night Dinner and Advent activities, 5:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall; please RSVP by calling the Church Office

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

Thursday, November 14

  • FPC Explorers’ Outing to St. Petersburg Museum of History: “Happy Hour with the Historian,” 6 p.m.

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

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

Friday, November 15

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

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

Sunday, November 17 - Pledge Dedication Sunday

  • 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

  • Bethune Cookman Concert Chorale, 4 p.m., Sanctuary 

Upcoming Events:

  • Wednesday, November 20, 5:30 p.m., Beach Drive Forum: “Remembering My Friend, Elie Wiesel,” Fellowship Hall

  • Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, Church Office closed for Thanksgiving

  • Saturday, November 30, FPC participates in the Santa Parade

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

Amy McCutcheon