September 29 Sanctuary Worship Bulletin
First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, Florida
Order of Worship – September 29, 2024 – 11 a.m.
Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Rev. Ginny Ellis
Prelude: “Nettleton” (hymn 475), Gerre Hancock (1934–2012) - Jack Rain, organ
Welcome - Ginny Ellis
Call to Worship - Ginny Ellis
Sing aloud and rejoice, clap your hands, raise your voice,
For with unnerving choice, God in love has found us.
And God displays around us power to speak and heal,
Grace to know what’s real.
Come. Let us praise our God.
Hymn #475: “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing” NETTLETON
The Peace Candle and Morning Prayer - Roy Duttweiler
Passing the Peace - Roy Duttweiler
…The peace of Christ be with you. / And also with you.
*Response #71: “Surely, It is God Who Saves Me” (refrain only; sing twice) FIRST SONG
Moment for All Ages - Ginny Ellis
Call to Reconciliation - Roy Duttweiler
Unison Prayer for Forgiveness - Roy Duttweiler
O God, open to us today the ocean of your mercy. Water us with full streams from the riches of your grace and springs of your kindness. Make us children of quietness and heirs of peace. Kindle in us the fire of your love. Strengthen our weakness by your power, and bind us close to you and each other. (moment for silent prayer)…in the name of Christ we pray, Amen.
Assurance of Forgiveness - Roy Duttweiler
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.
Prayer for Illumination - Fran Sims
First Reading: I Kings 18:41-46 - Fran Sims
Sermon Scripture: James 5:13-20 - Ginny Ellis
Sermon: “The Prayer List” - Ginny Ellis
*Hymn #66: “Every Time I Feel the Spirit” PENTECOST
Presentation of our Gifts – Invitation and Prayer - Fran Sims
…Please join me in a unison Prayer of Dedication:
Giver of Life, behind this offering lies the busyness of our world: the office, the home, the classroom, the highways, and the corridors. Save us from creating a world where wealth accumulates and people decay. Accept this offering and our lives, limited as they are, as willing instruments for good in your world. Amen.
Offertory Anthem: “All That I Am” by William Grant Still - Chancel Choir
*Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH
Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer - Ginny Ellis
Bidding prayer with congregational response using
Hymn #471: “O Lord, Hear My Prayer” verse 1 HEAR MY PRAYER
Announcements - Ginny Ellis
Hymn #465: “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” CONVERSE
Charge & Benediction - Ginny Ellis
Postlude: “Toccata on Deo Gratias” (Thanks Be to God), Richard Keys Biggs (1886–1962) - Jack Rain, organ
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Announcements:
Today, September 29
A Stephen Minister is available at the close of this service
Monday, September 30
Lectio/Visio Divina, 10 a.m. via Zoom
Tuesday, October 1
Ladies’ Bible study, 9 a.m. Youth Center
Wednesday, October 2
Praise Band Rehearsal, 7 p.m., Youth Center
Thursday, October 3
Chancel Choir Rehearsal, 7 p.m., Choir Room
Friday, October 4
Men’s Bible Study, 8 a.m., Room N-123
Men's Lunch Bible Study, 12 p.m., via Zoom
“FPC Gets Artsy” reception, 5:30 p.m., Chapel
Sunday, October 6
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, 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
Sunday, October 13, 10 a.m., Racial Equity: Preparing for Unity class, Chapel
Wednesday, October 16, 5:30 p.m., Wednesday Night Dinner: Cook-Out, Fellowship Hall
Sunday, October 20, 10 a.m., Racial Equity: Meeting MLK Jr. class, Chapel
Sunday, October 20, 4 p.m., Festival of Praise: Americana concert, Sanctuary