September 8 Sanctuary Worship Bulletin
First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, Florida
Order of Worship – September 8, 2024– 11 a.m.
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Rev. Ginny Ellis
Prelude: “Versetti in E minor” (Verses I–IV and Canzona), Domenico Zipoli (1688–1726) - Jack Rain, organ
Welcome - Ginny Ellis
Call to Worship - Ginny Ellis
I waited patiently for the Lord; he inclined to me and heard my cry.
The Lord put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God.
Many will see and believe,
And put their trust in the Lord.
Hymn #23: “God, You Spin the Whirling Planets” PLEADING SAVIOR
The Peace Candle and Morning Prayer - Susan Schlecht
Passing the Peace - Susan Schlecht
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 - Susan Schlecht
Unison Prayer for Forgiveness - Susan Schlecht
O God, we are your people, but we are far from perfect. As long as loneliness, poverty, and pain exist, we know we have work to do. Still we do not know how best to reach out to each other or to you. Our sin holds us back. Help us, O Lord, move beyond bondage of sin and truly be your children together. In Jesus’ holy name we pray. Amen.
Assurance of Forgiveness - Susan Schlecht
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 - Robin Lyle
First Reading: James 1:2-4 - Robin Lyle
Second Reading: Mark 7:1-5, 14-15 - Robin Lyle
Sermon Scripture: James 1:19-25 - Ginny Ellis
Sermon: “Consider It Joy” - Ginny Ellis
*Hymn #720: “Jesus Calls Us” GALILEE
Presentation of our Gifts – Invitation and Prayer - Robin Lyle
…Please join me in a unison Prayer of Dedication:
Our God, giver of every good and perfect gift, in gratitude we lay these gifts before you. Use us and that which we give for your work in the world. This we pray in the name of your priceless gift, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Offertory Anthem: “With a Voice of Singing” by Martin Shaw (1875–1958) - 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 #738:“O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee” MARYTON
Charge & Benediction - Ginny Ellis
Postlude: “Prelude and Fughetta in G” from Ariadne musica, Johann Kaspar Ferdinand Fischer (1656–1746) - Jack Rain, organ
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Announcements:
Today, September 8
A Stephen Minister is available at the close of this service
Men’s Meal Ministry, 2 p.m., Fellowship Hall
Monday, September 9
Lectio/Visio Divina, 10 a.m. via Zoom
Tuesday, September 10
Ladies’ Bible study, 9 a.m. Youth Center
Christian Meditation, 7 p.m., Chapel
Wednesday, September 11
Wednesday Night Supper (Italian Night!), 5:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall (RSVP online HERE or by calling the Church Office)
Praise Band Rehearsal, 7 p.m., Youth Center
Thursday, September 12
Bell Choir Rehearsal, 6 p.m., Choir Room
Chancel Choir Rehearsal, 7 p.m., Choir Room
Friday, September 13
Men’s Bible Study, 8 a.m., Room N-123
Men's Lunch Bible Study, 12 p.m., via Zoom
Saturday, September 14
“Mission Saturday” Beth-El swim event at Cedarkirk; volunteers still needed...click HERE to see ways you can help!
Sunday, September 15
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:
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)