August 25 Sanctuary Worship Bulletin

First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, Florida     

Order of Worship – August 25, 2024 - 11 a.m.  

Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Prelude:  “In Summer” - Charles Albert Stebbins (1874–1958)  - Jack Rain, organ                    

Welcome - Dave Hunt  

Call to Worship - Dave Hunt 

As the earth bursts with spring wildflowers,  

and as a garden cascades with blossoms,   

so the Master God brings righteousness into full bloom  

and puts praise on display before the nations.  

We come to worship and to serve, 

to live with righteousness and to worship with praise.

Singing of Hymns

        #39: “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” FAITHFULNESS 

       #721: “Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore” PESCADOR DE HOMBRES             

Morning Prayer and Lighting of the Peace Candle - Susan Schlecht

Moment for All Ages - Dave Hunt

Prayer for Illumination - Susan Schlecht

First Scripture:  Genesis 2:8-10, 15-17 - Susan Schlecht

Second Scripture: Mark 4:26-29 - Dave Hunt

Third Scripture: Luke 12:22-32 -Jim Garnett 

Meditative Moment: “About the Brown Pelican: Thoughts from Roy Peter Clark” - Lynne Mormino 

Time of Response: Garden Update - Dave Hunt

Statement of Faith – from I Corinthians 15 - Jim Garnett 

…These words come from I Corinthians, chapter 15:  

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. 

The Lord's Prayer  - Jim Garnett 

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.  

Presentation of our Gifts - Jim Garnett 

…Please join me in our unison prayer:  

God of all, our gifts represent what we have and what we are, all of which has come from you. Accept what we bring today, as we bring these gifts in love. And accept us, that in your name we may live in harmony with one another, live peaceably with all and overcome evil with good, through the risen Christ we pray. Amen. 

Special Music: “The Heart of Worship,” Matt Redman; arr. by Dorothy Gates - Kevin Clark, flügelhorn 

Passing of the Peace - Jim Garnett 

The peace of Christ be with you. / And also with you.  

Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH 

Announcements (for complete list, please see below) - Dave Hunt   

Closing Hymn #32: “I Sing the Mighty Power of God” ELLACOMBE

Charge & Benediction - Dave Hunt          

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

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

Postlude:  “Ellacombe” (hymn 32), Frank Stoldt (b. 1958) - Jack Rain, organ

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Announcements:

Today, August 25

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

Monday, August 26

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

  • Card Fellowship, 1:30 p.m., Church Office Conference Room

Tuesday, August 27

  • Christian Meditation, 7 p.m., Church Office Conference Room

Wednesday, August 28

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

Friday, August 30

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

Sunday, September 1

  • 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:

  • Monday, September 2, Church Office Closed for Labor Day

  • 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 First News 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.

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

Amy McCutcheon