August 11 Sanctuary Worship Bulletin

First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, Florida     

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

Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost

Rev. Ginny Ellis

Prelude: “Italian Hymn” (hymn 714), Emma Louise Ashford (1850–1930) - Jack Rain, organ

Welcome - Ginny Ellis

Call to Worship - Ginny Ellis 

Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth. 

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble;  

therefore we will not be afraid. 

Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change, 

Though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea.  

Singing of Hymns   

#714: “God of the Fertile Fields” ITALIAN HYMN  

#159:  “O Sing a Song of Bethlehem” KINGSFOLD       

Morning Prayer and Lighting of the Peace Candle - Robin Lyle

…Please join me now in our unison prayer.   

Almighty Gardener God, we thank you for planting the seed of your word in us. By your Holy Spirit, help us to receive your word of truth with joy and live according to that word, so your word may be a seed watered and nurtured, so we may increase in faith and in hope and in love. We do 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   

Minute for Mission: Beth-El swim event at Cedarkirk - Michelle Heinsimer 

Prayer for Illumination - Robin Lyle

First Scripture: Psalm 126 - Robin Lyle

Sermon Scripture: Matthew 6:28-31 - Ginny Ellis          

Sermon:  “No Worries” - Ginny Ellis                                        

Time of Response - Ginny Ellis  

Statement of Faith from I Corinthians 15 (unison) -  Susan Luehrs

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. 

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

Presentation of our Gifts - Susan Luehrs

Please join me in our unison prayer:  

Almighty God, whose loving hand has given us all that we possess, grant us grace that we may honor you with our substance, and, remembering the account which we must one day give, may we be faithful stewards of your bounty, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 

Special Music: “Méditation” from Thaïs, Jules Massenet (1842–1912); arr. by Chris M. Sharpe - Brendan Nelson, trombone 

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 #661: “Why Should I Feel Discouraged?” SPARROW  - Mary Heffner, soloist

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,” Douglas E. Wagner (b. 1952) - Jack Rain, organ

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Announcements:

Today, August 11

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

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

  • 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.

Monday, August 12

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

Tuesday, August 13

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

Wednesday, August 14

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

Friday, August 16

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

Saturday, August 17

  • Faith Day with the Rays, 4:10 p.m. We already have group seating reserved, and we’ll be carpooling from the church at 2 p.m. (via FPC bus). See Dave Aumack by August 11 for more info or to order your tickets, or you can visit www.fpcstpete.com/rays.

Sunday, August 18

  • 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

  • New Member Inquirer’s Class, 10 a.m., Church Office Conference Room 

Upcoming Events:

  • Saturday, September 14, Beth-El swim event at Cedarkirk

  • 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 line-up!

Amy McCutcheon