August 18 Sanctuary Worship Bulletin

First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, Florida     

Order of Worship – August 18, 2024 - 11 a.m.  

Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost 

Rev. Ginny Ellis    

Prelude: “Great Is Our God” (hymn 625), Dale Wood (1934–2003) - Jack Rain, organ      

Welcome - Ginny Ellis

Call to Worship - Ginny Ellis 

Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations.

Before the mountains were brought forth, 

Or before you had formed the earth,

From everlasting to everlasting, you are God. 

Be our stronghold, O God, be the rock of our refuge.

Singing of Hymns  

(words on screen):  “In the Garden” IN THE GARDEN 

#249:  “Because You Live” VRUECHTEN

Morning Prayer and Lighting of the Peace Candle  - Ivy Hussung Lopedito 

…Please join me in a unison prayer: 

Grant us, O Lord, the grace always to do and think what accords with your purpose, that we, who cannot exist without you, may be enabled to live according to your will, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen. 

Moment for All Ages: “Blessing of the Backpacks” - Ginny Ellis and Carol Riley                                     

Prayer for Illumination - Ivy Hussung Lopedito

Sermon Scripture: John 20:11-18 - Ivy Hussung Lopedito 

Sermon: “A Surprise in the Garden” - Ginny Ellis  

Time of Response - Ginny  Ellis

Affirmation of Faith: The Apostles Creed (unison) - Ginny Ellis

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. 

Hymn #625: “O Lord My God” HOW GREAT THOU ART         

Sacrament of Baptism: Kennedy Ray Billetdeoux, daughter of Mariel and Mike Billetdeoux, granddaughter of Brad and April Hussung

Presentation of our Gifts -  Roy Duttweiler

…Please join me in our unison prayer:  

God of all that is, guide my feet, that they make take me where I am needed. Guide my actions, that they might be a witness to your grace and ever-inclusive love. Help me to invest my time and resources so that generations from now, it will be true that your kingdom has come, and your will is done. To God be the glory. Amen. 

Special Music: “Ridente la calma,” KV  152 (Smiling, calmness awakens in the soul) W. A. Mozart (1756–1791) - Jennifer Logan, soprano

Passing of the Peace - Roy Duttweiler

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 #250: “In the Bulb There is a Flower” PROMISE      

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,” Flor Peeters (1903–1986) - Jack Rain, organ

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Announcements:

Today, August 18

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

Monday, August 19

  • No Lectio/Visio Divina (resumes Monday, August 26)

Tuesday, August 20

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

Wednesday, August 21

  • No Praise Band Rehearsal

Friday, August 23

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

Sunday, August 25

  • Childcare available 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Pickups, Room S-203

  • Blessing of the Backpacks at both worship services!

  • 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:

  • Wednesday, September 11, 5:30 p.m., Wednesday Night Supper (Italian Night!), Fellowship Hall

  • Saturday, September 14, “Mission Saturday” Beth-El swim event at Cedarkirk; see our website (CLICK HERE) for ways you can help!

  • Wednesday, Sept. 18, 5:30 p.m., Beach Drive Forum: Saturday Night Lights: Florida and Football by Dr. Gary Mormino. Pick up a BDF flyer at the Welcome Center today to see our fall lineup!

  • Sunday, September 22, 1:30 p.m., FPC Explorer’s outing to the Morean Arts Center (Chihuly collection)

Amy McCutcheon