Sanctuary Worship - July 7, 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 - JULY 7, 2024 – 11 A.M.
SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER EASTER/LORD’S SUPPER
REV. GINNY ELLIS
Prelude: “Improvisation on Materna” (hymn 338), Charles Callahan (1951–2023) - Robert Todd, organ
Welcome - Ginny Ellis
Lighting of the Peace Candle - Ginny Ellis
Hymn #338: “O Beautiful for Spacious Skies” MATERNA
Hymn #14 : "For the Beauty of the Earth” DIX
Responsive Prayer of the Day - Susan Luehrs
Moment for All Ages - Ginny Ellis
Passing of the Peace - Ginny Ellis
Response #14: “For the Beauty of the Earth,” v. 2 DIX
Prayer for Illumination - Susan Luehrs
First Scripture: Genesis 2:8-10, 15-17 - Susan Luehrs
Sermon Scripture: Revelation 22:1-5 - Ginny Ellis
Sermon: “Beginning in a Garden” - Ginny Ellis
Time of Response (response this week is communion) - Ginny Ellis
Statement of Faith – Apostles Creed - Kirby Volz
Presentation of our Gifts - Kirby Volz
Choral Anthem: “Christ Hath a Garden” by Gerald Near - Summer Choir
Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH
Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper
Invitation to the Table
Hymn #507: “Come to the Table of Grace” TABLE OF GRACE
The Great Thanksgiving
Prayer of Consecration and the Lord’s Prayer
The Words of Institution
The People come to receive the Elements
Prayer of Thanksgiving (unison)
Announcements (for complete list, please see below) - Ginny Ellis
Closing Hymn #340: “This is My Song” FINLANDIA
Charge & Benediction - Ginny Ellis
Postlude: “Epilogue,” Norman Gilbert (1912–1975) - Robert Todd organ
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Announcements:
Today, July 7
A Stephen Minister is available at the close of this service
Tuesday, July 9
Ladies’ Bible Study, 9 a.m., Youth Center
Wednesday, July 10
Praise Band Rehearsal, 7 p.m., Youth Center
Friday, July 12
Men's Lunch Bible Study, 12 p.m., via Zoom
Sunday, July 14
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
Presbyterianism class, 10 a.m., Church Office Conference Room
Men’s Meal Ministry, 2 p.m., Fellowship Hall
Upcoming Events:
Monday, July 15, 10 a.m., Lectio/Visio Divina resumes
Monday, July 22, 7 p.m., Stated Session Meeting, Room N-123