July 21 Sanctuary Worship Bulletin

First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, Florida    

Order of Worship – July 21, 2024, 11 a.m. 

Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

Rev. Ginny Ellis     

Prelude:  - Jack Rain, organ                    

Welcome - Ginny Ellis                               

Call to Worship - Ginny Ellis

In this sanctuary, the holiness of your presence fills us with awe.  

Here in this sanctuary, O God, we find our safe place in you.  

In this sanctuary, we welcome all to experience your grace,

For holiness and safety are needed by us all. 

Come worship God in this safe and holy place. 

Singing of Hymns  

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

#664:  “Morning Has Broken” BUNESSAN 

Morning Prayer and Lighting of the Peace Candle - Jim Garnett

Moment for All Ages - Ginny Ellis 

Prayer for Illumination - Jim Garnett                                    

First Scriptures: Deuteronomy 20:19-20; Isaiah 65:17-22 - Jim Garnett               

Sermon Scripture: John 18:1-5 - Ginny Ellis          

Sermon:   “Peace in the Garden” - Ginny Ellis

Time of Response - Ginny Ellis

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

Statement of Faith (unison) - Susan Schlecht

We believe in God who has created and is creating, who has come in the truly human Jesus, to reconcile and make new, who works in us and others by the Spirit. We trust God, who calls us to be the church, to celebrate life and its fullness, to love and serve others, to seek justice and resist evil, to proclaim Jesus, crucified and risen, our judge and our hope. In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us. We are not alone. Thanks be to God. 

Presentation of our Gifts - Susan Schlecht 

…Please join me in our unison prayer: 

Our Father, giver of every good and perfect gift, in gratitude we lay these gifts before you.  Use us, and that which we give of our substance for your work in the world; this we pray in the name of your priceless gift, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Special Music:   - Maggie Tran, organ

Passing of the Peace - Ginny  Ellis 

…The Peace of Christ be with you. / And also with You.   

Doxology   OLD HUNDREDTH  

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

Closing Hymn #15: (Vv1-4) “All Creatures of our God and King” LASST UNS ERFREUEN     

Charge & Benediction - Ginny Ellis 

May the peace of Christ be with you. / And also with you.    

Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. / Alleluia! Amen.

Postlude:  - Jack Rain, organ

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Announcements:

Today, July 21

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

Monday, July 22

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

  • Stated Session Meeting, 7 p.m., Room N-123 

Tuesday, July 23

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

Wednesday, July 24

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

Friday, July 26

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

Sunday, July 28

  • 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 on summer break 

Upcoming Events:

  • Saturday, August 17, 4:10 p.m. Join us for Faith Day with the Rays! We already have group seating reserved, and we’ll be   carpooling from the church at 2 p.m. (via FPC bus). See Dave Aumack before August 5 for more info or to order your tickets!

Amy McCutcheon