August 4 Sanctuary Worship Bulletin
First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, Florida
Order of Worship - August 4, 2024 – 11 a.m.
Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost / Lord’s Supper
Rev. Ginny Ellis
Prelude: “Adoration on a Traditional English Melody” (hymn 370), Alice Jordan (1916–2012) - Jack Rain, organ
Welcome - Ginny Ellis
Call to Worship - Ginny Ellis
Enter the garden of the Lord with thanksgiving and the courts of God with praise.
Give thanks and bless God's holy name!
For the Lord is good; God's love is eternal.
And God's faithfulness has no end.
Singing of Hymns
#370: “This is My Father’s World” TERRA BEATA
#715: “The Earth Belongs to God Alone” SIMMONS
Morning Prayer and Lighting of the Peace Candle - Kirby Volz
…Let us join in the unison Prayer of the Day:
Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open and all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid, cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your Holy name. Grant peace to us and to our world; help us to be agents of that peace, and representatives of your love to all we meet, in the name of Christ. Amen.
Moment for All Ages - Ginny Ellis
Passing of the Peace - Ginny Ellis
Response #43: "On Eagle’s Wings” v. 1 and refrain ON EAGLE’S WINGS
Minute for Mission - 2024-2025 Concert Series – Matt Clear
Prayer for Illumination - Kirby Volz
First Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3 - Kirby Volz
Sermon Scripture: Matthew 13:1-8 - Ginny Ellis
Sermon: “Where is the Good Dirt?” - Ginny Ellis
Statement of Faith – Apostles Creed (unison) - Tai Specie
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.
Presentation of our Gifts - Tai Specie
…Please join me in our unison prayer:
O God, as we come to receive your gifts of bread and cup, we bring gifts for the church to use in your name. These gifts came from your own hand, and we return them to you. Use them, even as you use us, to accomplish your purposes in Jesus Christ, the head of the church and the Lord of our lives, for we are yours, we ourselves along with all we have. Amen.
Special Music: “The Call” from Five Mystical Songs, Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872–1958) - Paris Cheffer, bass
Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH
The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper
Invitation to the Table
Hymn #503: “Lord, We Have Come at your Own Invitation” v. 1 O QUANTA QUALIA
The Great Thanksgiving
The Lord be with you. / And also with you.
Lift up your hearts. / We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. / It is right to give our thanks and praise.
Prayer of Consecration
…Therefore, with all creation we sing your praise:
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. Hosanna in the highest.
…Great is the mystery of faith:
Christ has died. Christ has risen. Christ will come again.
…all glory and honor are yours, Almighty God, forever and ever. Amen.
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done. On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation. But deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
The Words of Institution
The people come to receive the Elements
Prayer of Thanksgiving (unison) :
God of grace, you renew us at your table with the bread of life. May this food strengthen us in love and help us to serve you in each other. We ask this in the name of Jesus our Lord. Amen.
Announcements (for complete list, please see below) - Ginny Ellis
Closing Hymn #503: “Lord, We Have Come at your Own Invitation” vv. 2-3 O QUANTA QUALIA
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: “A Festive Trumpet Tune,” Douglas E. Wagner (b. 1952) - Jack Rain, organ
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Announcements:
Today, August 4
A Stephen Minister is available at the close of this service
Monday, August 5
Lectio/Visio Divina, 10 a.m., via Zoom
Craft Fellowship, 7 p.m., Room N-123
Tuesday, August 6
Ladies’ Bible Study, 9 a.m., Youth Center
Wednesday, August 7
Praise Band Rehearsal, 7 p.m., Youth Center
Friday, August 9
Men's Lunch Bible Study, 12 p.m., via Zoom
Sunday, August 11
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
Back-to-School Pool Party, 5-7 p.m., North Shore Aquatic Complex. For FPC and SPPS family and friends of all ages! Email Carol Riley for more info: criley@fpc-stpete.org
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 you can visit www.fpcstpete.com/rays.
Sunday, August 18, both worship services, Blessing of the Backpacks
Sunday, August 18, 10 a.m., New Member Inquirer’s Class, Church Office Conference Room