July 28 Sanctuary Worship Bulletin

First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, Florida    

Order of Worship – July 28, 2024, 11 a.m. 

Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

Prelude: “Fairest Lord Jesus” (hymn 630), Diane Bish (b. 1941)  - Jack Rain, organ     

Welcome - Ginny Ellis                               

Call to Worship - Ginny Ellis

Sing aloud and rejoice, clap your hands, raise your voice, 

for with unnerving choice God in love has found us,

and God displays around us power to speak and heal, 

grace to know what’s real.

Come, let us praise our God!

Singing of Hymns   

#630: “Fairest Lord Jesus” CRUSADERS’ HYMN 

#36: “For the Fruit of All Creation” AR HYD Y NOS

Morning Prayer and Lighting of the Peace Candle - Dave Hunt

… Let us join in the unison prayer of the day:

Eternal God. protector of all who put their trust in you, without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy, grant real peace to this world and to your people. Fill us with your mercy and your grace so that, with your rule and your guidance, we may use the good things of this present life but not neglect those things of eternal worth. We pray through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.  

Moment for All Ages - Ginny Ellis       

Prayer for Illumination - Dave Hunt

First Scripture:  Deuteronomy 24:19-22 -  Dave Hunt  

Sermon Scripture: Ruth 2:1-9 - Ginny Ellis         

Sermon: “At the Edge of the Garden” - Ginny Ellis

Time of Response - Ginny Ellis 

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

Statement of Faith from the Belhar Confession (adapted) - Dave Hunt

We believe that God brings justice to the oppressed and gives bread to the hungry. We believe that God frees the prisoner and restores sight to the blind. We believe that God supports the downtrodden, protects the stranger, helps orphans and widows, and blocks the path of the ungodly. Amen. 

Presentation of our Gifts - Dave Hunt  

…Please join me in our unison prayer: 

It is our prayer today, O God, that your vision may be found in us as we bring our gifts for the work of the church and its ministries. Make of us a dedicated and eager people, ready to encounter the challenges that you set before us.  And above all else, shape our dreams and our gifts to please and serve you, for we are yours.  In Christ's name we pray. Amen.

Special Music: “The Lord Is My Shepherd,” Henry Smart (1813–1879) - Barbara Brownlee, soprano, and Gayle Fisher, soprano

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

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: “Toccata on How Firm a Foundation” (hymn 463), Claude Murphree (1906–1958) - Jack Rain, organ

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Announcements:

Today, July 28

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

Monday, July 29

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

Tuesday, July 30

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

Wednesday, July 31

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

Friday, August 1

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

Sunday, August 2

  • 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:

  • 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, or go to www.fpcstpete.com/rays.

  • Sunday, August 18, both worship services, Blessings of the Backpacks

  • Sunday, August 18, 10 a.m., New Member Inquirer’s Class, Church Office Conference Room

Amy McCutcheon