June 9 Sanctuary Worship Bulletin

First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, Florida   

Order of Worship – June 9, 2024– 11 a.m.   

Third Sunday after Pentecost     Rev. Ginny Ellis 

Prelude: “Variations on Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation” (hymn 394), David N. Johnson (1922–1987) - Jack Rain, organ 

Welcome - Ginny Ellis

Call to Worship - Ginny Ellis 

Give thanks to the Lord, call on God’s name;  

      Make known among the nations what God has done.   

Sing to God, sing praise to our God; tell of all God's wonderful acts.

Glory in God’s holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice. 

Hymn # 301: “Let Us Build a House” TWO OAKS  

Call to Reconciliation - Mary-Linda Armacost 

Prayer for Forgiveness - Mary-Linda Armacost 

God of all Creation, of all people and nations, of all that is, our hearts break when we think of the brokenness around us: poverty, sickness, hunger, grief, injustice. With sorrow we think of war and violence in our communities and in your world. As we pray in this place, help each of us to ponder who we are and what we can do to change the world we live in, or to change the corner of that world where we might have a role to play. Give us hearts for courage, holding hope for reconciliation, forgiveness and peace, today and in all the days to come, as we follow the Prince of Peace. 

Assurance of Forgiveness - Mary-Linda Armacost 

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 - Mary-Linda Armacost

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 - Ginny Ellis 

Prayer for Illumination - Peter Armacost                               

First Reading: Acts 2:43-47 - Peter Armacost 

Sermon Scripture: I Peter 3:8-12 - Ginny Ellis

Sermon: “God’s Beloved Community” - Ginny Ellis

*Hymn #372: “O For a World” AZMON 

Presentation of our Gifts – Invitation and Prayer - Peter Armacost 

…Please join me in a unison Prayer of Dedication: 

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

Special Music: “Adagio” from Clarinet Concerto, K. 622, W. A. Mozart (1756-1791) - Stephanie McNaughton, clarinet

*Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH 

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

Announcements - Ginny Ellis

Hymn #394: “Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation” WESTMINSTER ABBEY 

Charge & Benediction - Ginny Ellis   

Postlude: “Westminster Fanfare,” Charles Callahan (1951–2023) - Jack Rain, organ

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Announcements:

Today, June 9

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

  • FPC Explorers outing to The Fairgrounds of St. Pete, carpooling from the church at 1 p.m. or meet us there at 1:30 p.m.

  • Men’s Meatloaf Ministry, 2 p.m., Fellowship Hall

Monday, June 10

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

Tuesday, June 11

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

  • Christian Meditation, 7 p.m., Church Office Conference Room

Wednesday, June 12

  • Wednesday Night Supper: Baked Potato Bar, 5:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall

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

Thursday, June 13

  • Flower craft project, 4:30 p.m., Church Office Conference Room

Friday, June 14

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

Saturday, June 15

  • Mission project (packing backpacks for Live Love St Pete), 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Fellowship Hall. Come when you can for as long as you can! Refreshments will be served!

Sunday, June 16

  • 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

  • Mission project (packing backpacks for Live Love St Pete), Fellowship Hall. Come when you can for as long as you can!

Upcoming Events:

  • Saturday, June 22, FPC participates in the St. Pete Pride Parade

Amy McCutcheon