September 22 Sanctuary Worship Bulletin
First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, Florida
Order of Worship – September 22, 2024– 11 a.m.
Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Rev. Ginny Ellis
Prelude: “Prelude in C” and “Prelude in E-flat," Anton Bruckner (1824–1896) - Jack Rain, organ
Welcome - Ginny Ellis
Call to Worship - Ginny Ellis
O come, let us sing to the Lord
And shout with joy to the rock of our salvation!
Let us come into God’s presence with thanksgiving,
Singing joyful songs of praise.
Hymn #31: “Let Us with a Gladsome Mind” MONKLAND
The Peace Candle and Morning Prayer - Jim Garnett
Passing the Peace - Jim Garnett
The peace of Christ be with you. / And also with you.
*Response #71: “Surely, It is God Who Saves Me” (refrain only, sung twice) FIRST SONG
Call to Reconciliation - Jim Garnett
Unison Prayer for Forgiveness - Jim Garnett
Almighty God, forgive us for trust that does not last the night, beliefs that falter when challenged, courage that weakens in trial, hope that flickers in suffering, tempers that go undisciplined, and faith that fails to hold on. Forgive us and help us better reflect your strength, promise, and love to the world. (moment of silence)…Amen.
Assurance of Forgiveness - Jim Garnett
God so loved the world that he gave his only Son
that whoever believes in him should have everlasting life.
God did not send Jesus into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world.
Friends, believe the Good News:
In Jesus Christ we are forgiven.
Moment for All Ages - Ginny Ellis
Prayer for Illumination - Ann Murray
First Reading: Mark 8:27-33 - Ann Murray
Sermon Scripture: James 3:1-10 - Ginny Ellis
Sermon: “Watch What You Say” - Ginny Ellis
*Hymn #700: “I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me” I’M GONNA LIVE
Presentation of our Gifts – Invitation and Prayer - Ann Murray
…Please join me in a unison Prayer of Dedication:
With grateful hearts we come, O Gracious God, bringing these gifts for your service. We offer ourselves also; receive and bless us as your faithful servants. In Jesus' name. Amen.
Offertory Anthem: “Children of the Heavenly Father,” Dan Forrest (b. 1978) - Chancel Choir
*Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH
Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer - Ginny Ellis
Announcements (for complete list, please see below) - Ginny Ellis
Hymn #722: “Lord, Speak to Me That I May Speak” CANONBURY
Charge & Benediction - Ginny Ellis
Postlude: “Nachspiel” (Postlude), Anton Bruckner (1824–1896) - Jack Rain, organ
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Announcements:
Today, September 22
A Stephen Minister is available at the close of this service
FPC Explorers’ outing to the Morean Arts Center (Chihuly collection); carpooling from church at 1 p.m., or meeting at the Arts Center at 1:30 p.m.
Monday, September 23
Lectio/Visio Divina, 10 a.m. via Zoom
Card Fellowship, 1:30 p.m., Church Office Conference Room
Stated Session Meeting, 7 p.m.
Tuesday, September 24
Ladies’ Bible study, 9 a.m. Youth Center
Christian Meditation, 7 p.m., Chapel
Wednesday, September 25
Praise Band Rehearsal, 7 p.m., Youth Center
Thursday, September 26
Bell Choir Rehearsal, 6 p.m., Choir Room
Chancel Choir Rehearsal, 7 p.m., Choir Room
Friday, September 27
Men’s Bible Study, 8 a.m., Room N-123
Men's Lunch Bible Study, 12 p.m., via Zoom
Family Movie Night (Migration), 6 p.m., Youth Center
Sunday, September 29
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:
Friday, October 4, 5:30 p.m., “FPC Gets Artsy,” Chapel
Monday, October 7, 4:00 p.m., Faith & Fiction, Room N-123
Wednesday, October 9, 5:30 p.m., Beach Drive Forum: “Is Speech Free on Campus?” by William Felice, PhD