July 14 Sanctuary Worship Bulletin

First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, Florida    

Order of Worship – July 14, 2024 - 11 a.m. 

Eighth Sunday after Pentecost 

Rev. Ginny Ellis 

Prelude: “Prélude modal,” Jean Langlais (1907-1991) - Robert Todd, organ  

Welcome - Ginny Ellis                                

Singing of Hymns  

#20: “All Things Bright and Beautiful” ROYAL OAK  

#35 : “Praise Ye, the Lord, the Almighty” LOBE DEN HERREN 

Morning Prayer and Lighting of the Peace Candle  - Peter Armacost 

…Please join me in a time of responsive prayer:

Almighty, Gardener God, we thank you for planting your Word in us.  

By your Holy Spirit, help us to receive that word of truth with joy,  

so that your word may be a seed watered and nurtured and we may grow in faith and hope and love. 

We pray that you will grant peace to our world, to our church and community, and to each of us,  

through the grace and mercy of 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 - Peter Armacost

First Scripture:  Jeremiah 32:9-15 - Peter Armacost               

Sermon Scripture: Mark 4:26-34 - Ginny Ellis         

Sermon: “Let It Grow” - Ginny Ellis

Time of Response  - Ginny Ellis

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

Statement of Faith from I Corinthians 15 (unison) - Mary-Linda Armacost 

This is the good news which we have received, in which we stand, and by which we are saved, if we hold it fast: that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day; and that he appeared first to the women, then to Peter, and to the twelve, and then to many faithful witnesses. We believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God. He is the first and the last, the beginning and the end; he is our Lord and our God.  

Presentation of our Gifts - Mary-Linda Armacost 

…Please join me in our unison prayer: 

God, we know that your gifts are not for storing away, that they are meant to be used and enjoyed. Help us in this time of offering to share with you the gift of our lives, that which we use and enjoy, returning this portion with deep gratitude. In Christ's name, Amen.

Offertory Music:  “Prelude Op. 23 No. 9 in E flat minor” by Rachmaninoff - Meredith Hall, piano

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 #38: “To Bless the Earth” CHRISTUS, DER IST      

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: “Choral Song,” S.S. Wesley (1810-1876) - Robert Todd, organ   

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Announcements:

Today, July 14

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

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

Monday, July 15

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

Tuesday, July 16

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

Wednesday, July 17

  • No Praise Band Rehearsal 

Friday, July 19

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

Sunday, July 21

  • 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:

  • Monday, July 22, 7 p.m., Stated Session Meeting, Room N-123

  • 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