June 30 Sanctuary Worship Bulletin
First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, Florida
Order of Worship – June 30, 2024 – 11 a.m.
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
Guest Preacher: Sam Picard
Prelude: Chorale prelude on “Lob sei dem allmächtigen Gott,” BWV 602 (Praise be to the almighty God), J. S. Bach (1685–1750) - Donna Guillaume, organist
Welcome - Dave Hunt
Call to Worship (from Isaiah 58) - Dave Hunt
God says, “Is not this the fast that I choose: to loose the bonds of injustice, to undo the thongs of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free, and to break every yoke?”
Then you shall call, and the Lord will answer; you shall cry for help, and God will say, “Here I am.”
If you remove the yoke from among you, the pointing of the finger, the speaking of evil, if you offer your food to the hungry and satisfy the needs of the afflicted…
Then your light shall rise in the darkness and your gloom be like the noonday.
The Lord will guide you continually, and you shall be like a watered garden,
like a spring of water, whose waters never fail.
Hymn #100: “My Soul Cries Out with a Joyful Shout” STAR OF THE COUNTY DOWN
Call to Reconciliation - Dave Hunt
Prayer for Forgiveness - Dave Hunt
Assurance of Forgiveness - Dave Hunt
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.
Passing the Peace - Dave Hunt
The peace of Christ be with you. / And also with you.
*Response #288: “Spirit of the Living God” LIVING GOD
Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me. Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me. Melt me, mold me, fill me, use me. Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me.
Moment for All Ages - Sam Picard
Prayer for Illumination - Robin Lyle
First Reading: Deuteronomy 15:1-12 - Robin Lyle
Sermon Scripture: James 1:16-27 - Sam Picard
Sermon: “God’s Law of Liberty” - Sam Picard
*Hymn #339: “Lift Every Voice and Sing” LIFT EVERY VOICE
Presentation of our Gifts – Invitation and Prayer - Robin Lyle
…Please join me in a unison Prayer of Dedication:
Giver of every good gift, thank you for the blessings you have given us and for the opportunity to use those gifts in service to you and our neighbors. Guide us with wisdom, courage, and compassion as we put these gifts to work, and lead us into deeper joy and commitment as we seek to follow you throughout our lives. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
Special Music: “Were You There?” - Amora Jordan, soprano
*Doxology #606 OLD HUNDREDTH
Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer - Sam Picard
Announcements (for complete list, please see below) - Robin Lyle
Hymn #761: “Called as Partners in Christ’s Service” BEECHER
Charge & Benediction - Sam Picard
Postlude: “Pomp and Circumstance, No. 1” (“Land of hope and glory”) Edward Elgar (1857–1934) - Donna Guillaume, organist
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Announcements:
Today, June 30
A Stephen Minister is available at the close of this service
Tuesday, July 2
Ladies’ Bible Study, 9 a.m., Youth Center
Wednesday, July 3
Praise Band Rehearsal, 7 p.m., Youth Center
Thursday, July 4
Church Office closed
Ice Cream Social, 7 p.m., Fellowship Hall. Fun for all! Water activities for kids (wear your swimsuit!) and games for adults. Create your own ice cream sundae and stay for the downtown St. Pete fireworks display (scheduled to start at 9 p.m.)
Friday, July 5
Men's Lunch Bible Study, 12 p.m., via Zoom
Sunday, July 7
New sermon series starts - “Lessons from the Garden”
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
Presbyterianism class, 10 a.m., Church Office Conference Room