Sanctuary Worship - Aug 25, 2024 - 11am
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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH – ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA
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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH – ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA
ORDER OF WORSHIP – AUGUST 25, 2024 - 11 A.M.
FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
Prelude: “In Summer” - Charles Albert Stebbins (1874–1958) - Jack Rain, organ
Welcome - Dave Hunt
Call to Worship - Dave Hunt
Singing of Hymns
#39: “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” FAITHFULNESS
#721: “Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore” PESCADOR DE HOMBRES
Morning Prayer and Lighting of the Peace Candle - Susan Schlecht
Moment for All Ages - Dave Hunt
Prayer for Illumination - Susan Schlecht
First Scripture: Genesis 2:8-10, 15-17 - Susan Schlecht
Second Scripture: Mark 4:26-29 - Dave Hunt
Third Scripture: Luke 12:22-32 -Jim Garnett
Meditative Moment: “About the Brown Pelican: Thoughts from Roy Peter Clark” - Lynne Mormino
Time of Response: Garden Update - Dave Hunt
Statement of Faith – from I Corinthians 15 - Jim Garnett
The Lord's Prayer - Jim Garnett
Presentation of our Gifts - Jim Garnett
Special Music: “The Heart of Worship,” Matt Redman; arr. by Dorothy Gates - Kevin Clark, flügelhorn
Passing of the Peace - Jim Garnett
The peace of Christ be with you. / And also with you.
Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH
Announcements (for complete list, please see below) - Dave Hunt
Closing Hymn #32: “I Sing the Mighty Power of God” ELLACOMBE
Charge & Benediction - Dave Hunt
Postlude: “Ellacombe” (hymn 32), Frank Stoldt (b. 1958) - Jack Rain, organ
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Announcements:
Today, August 25
A Stephen Minister is available at the close of this service
Monday, August 26
Lectio/Visio Divina, 10 a.m. via Zoom
Card Fellowship, 1:30 p.m., Church Office Conference Room
Tuesday, August 27
Christian Meditation, 7 p.m., Church Office Conference Room
Wednesday, August 28
Praise Band Rehearsal, 7 p.m., Youth Center
Friday, August 30
Men's Lunch Bible Study, 12 p.m., via Zoom
Sunday, September 1
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, September 2, Church Office Closed for Labor Day
Wednesday, September 11, 5:30 p.m., Wednesday Night Supper (Italian Night!), Fellowship Hall
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)