September 1 Sanctuary Worship Bulletin

First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, Florida       

Order of Worship - September 1, 2024 – 11 a.m.   

Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost/Lord’s Supper 

Rev. Ginny Ellis

Prelude: “Rhosymedre” (“Lovely”), Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872–1958) - Chuck Seipp, trumpet; Jack Rain, organ

Welcome - Ginny Ellis

Call to Worship - Ginny Ellis 

In the day that the Lord God made the earth and the heavens,

the Lord God planted a garden in Eden, in the east, 

There God put the human being whom God had formed.

Out of the ground the Lord God made to grow

every tree that is pleasant to the sight and good for food, 

the Tree of Life also in the midst of the garden,  

and the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. 

Singing of Hymns   

#17: “Sing Praise to God, You Heavens!” WIE LIEBLICH IST DER MAIEN 

#22: “God of the Sparrow” ROEDER            

Morning Prayer and Lighting of the Peace Candle - Fran Sims

Moment for All Ages - Ginny Ellis      

Passing of the Peace - Ginny Ellis 

Response #14: “For the Beauty of the Earth” v. 1  DIX 

Prayer for Illumination - Fran Sims

First Scripture: Ezekiel 17:22-24 - Fran Sims

Sermon Scripture:  Revelation 22:1-5 - Ginny Ellis 

Sermon: “Full Circle” - Ginny Ellis 

Response to the Garden - Ginny Ellis   

Statement of Faith – Apostles’ Creed (unison) - Peter Armacost 

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 - Peter Armacost  

… 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: “Trumpet Voluntary II,” William P. Rowan (b. 1951) - Chuck Seipp, trumpet; Jack Rain, organ 

Doxology   OLD HUNDREDTH  

The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper   

Invitation to the Table 

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 and the Lord’s Prayer  

Hymn #552:  “Holy, Holy, Holy” LAND OF REST

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. 

Gracious God…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 come full circle in your love as we serve you in each other and in your world, in the name of Jesus our Lord. Amen.

Announcements (for complete list, please see below) - Ginny Ellis

Closing Hymn #65: “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah!” CWM RHONDDA 

Charge & Benediction - Ginny Ellis                           

Postlude: “Trumpet Tune and Flourishes,” David Maxwell (b. 1944) - Chuck Seipp, trumpet; Jack Rain, organ

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Announcements:

Today, September 1

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

  • Take photos of or in the Garden after service! This will be your last opportunity before we dismantle it.

Monday, September 2

  • Church Office closed for Labor Day

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

Wednesday, September 4

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

Friday, September 6

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

Sunday, September 8

  • 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

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

Upcoming Events:

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

  • Thursday, September 12, Bell (6:00 p.m.) and Chancel (7:00 p.m.) Choirs resume rehearsals

  • 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