Sanctuary Worship - Aug 11, 2024 - 11am
Join Us for Worship!
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH – ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA
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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH – ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA
ORDER OF WORSHIP – AUGUST 11, 2024 - 11 A.M.
TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
REV. GINNY ELLIS
Prelude: “Italian Hymn” (hymn 714), Emma Louise Ashford (1850–1930) - Jack Rain, organ
Welcome - Ginny Ellis
Call to Worship - Ginny Ellis
Singing of Hymns
#714: “God of the Fertile Fields” ITALIAN HYMN
#159: “O Sing a Song of Bethlehem” KINGSFOLD
Morning Prayer and Lighting of the Peace Candle - Robin Lyle
Moment for All Ages - Ginny Ellis
Minute for Mission: Beth-El swim event at Cedarkirk - Michelle Heinsimer
Prayer for Illumination - Robin Lyle
First Scripture: Psalm 126 - Robin Lyle
Sermon Scripture: Matthew 6:28-31 - Ginny Ellis
Sermon: “No Worries” - Ginny Ellis
Time of Response - Ginny Ellis
Statement of Faith from I Corinthians 15 (unison) - Susan Luehrs
Prayers of the People and the Lord's Prayer - Ginny Ellis
Presentation of our Gifts - Susan Luehrs
Special Music: “Méditation” from Thaïs, Jules Massenet (1842–1912); arr. by Chris M. Sharpe - Brendan Nelson, trombone
Passing of the Peace - Ginny Ellis
Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH
Announcements (for complete list, please see below) - Ginny Ellis
Closing Hymn #661: “Why Should I Feel Discouraged?” SPARROW - Mary Heffner, soloist
Charge & Benediction - Ginny Ellis
Postlude: “Toccata,” Douglas E. Wagner (b. 1952) - Jack Rain, organ
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Announcements:
Today, August 11
A Stephen Minister is available at the close of this service
Men’s Meal Ministry, 2 p.m., Fellowship Hall kitchen
Back-to-School Pool Party, 5-7 p.m., North Shore Aquatic Complex. For FPC and SPPS family and friends of all ages! Email Carol Riley for more info: [email protected].
Monday, August 12
Lectio/Visio Divina, 10 a.m., via Zoom
Tuesday, August 13
Ladies’ Bible Study, 9 a.m., Youth Center
Wednesday, August 14
Praise Band Rehearsal, 7 p.m., Youth Center
Friday, August 16
Men's Lunch Bible Study, 12 p.m., via Zoom
Saturday, August 17
Faith Day with the Rays, 4:10 p.m. We already have group seating reserved, and we’ll be carpooling from the church at 2 p.m. (via FPC bus). See Dave Aumack by August 11 for more info or to order your tickets, or you can visit www.fpcstpete.com/rays.
Sunday, August 18
Childcare available 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Pickups, Room S-203
Blessing of the Backpacks at both worship services!
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
New Member Inquirer’s Class, 10 a.m., Church Office Conference Room
Upcoming Events:
Saturday, September 14, Beth-El swim event at Cedarkirk
Wednesday, Sept. 18, 5:30 p.m., Beach Drive Forum: Saturday Night Lights: Florida and Football by Dr. Gary Mormino. Pick up a BDF flyer at the Welcome Center today to see our fall line-up!