Sanctuary Worship - Aug 4, 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 4, 2024 – 11 A.M.
ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST / LORD’S SUPPER
REV. GINNY ELLIS
Prelude: “Adoration on a Traditional English Melody” (hymn 370), Alice Jordan (1916–2012) - Jack Rain, organ
Welcome - Ginny Ellis
Call to Worship - Ginny Ellis
Singing of Hymns
#370: “This is My Father’s World” TERRA BEATA
#715: “The Earth Belongs to God Alone” SIMMONS
Morning Prayer and Lighting of the Peace Candle - Kirby Volz
Moment for All Ages - Ginny Ellis
Passing of the Peace - Ginny Ellis
Response #43: "On Eagle’s Wings” v. 1 and refrain ON EAGLE’S WINGS
Minute for Mission - 2024-2025 Concert Series – Matt Clear
Prayer for Illumination - Kirby Volz
First Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3 - Kirby Volz
Sermon Scripture: Matthew 13:1-8 - Ginny Ellis
Sermon: “Where is the Good Dirt?” - Ginny Ellis
Statement of Faith – Apostles Creed (unison) - Tai Specie
Presentation of our Gifts - Tai Specie
Special Music: “The Call” from Five Mystical Songs, Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872–1958) - Paris Cheffer, bass
Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH
The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper
Hymn #503: “Lord, We Have Come at your Own Invitation” v. 1 O QUANTA QUALIA
The Great Thanksgiving
Prayer of Consecration
The Words of Institution
Announcements (for complete list, please see below) - Ginny Ellis
Closing Hymn #503: “Lord, We Have Come at your Own Invitation” vv. 2-3 O QUANTA QUALIA
Charge & Benediction - Ginny Ellis
Postlude: “A Festive Trumpet Tune,” Douglas E. Wagner (b. 1952) - Jack Rain, organ
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Announcements:
Today, August 4
A Stephen Minister is available at the close of this service
Monday, August 5
Lectio/Visio Divina, 10 a.m., via Zoom
Craft Fellowship, 7 p.m., Room N-123
Tuesday, August 6
Ladies’ Bible Study, 9 a.m., Youth Center
Wednesday, August 7
Praise Band Rehearsal, 7 p.m., Youth Center
Friday, August 9
Men's Lunch Bible Study, 12 p.m., via Zoom
Sunday, August 11
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
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]
Upcoming Events:
Saturday, August 17, 4:10 p.m. Join us for Faith Day with the Rays! We already have group seating reserved, and we’ll be carpooling from the church at 2 p.m. (via FPC bus). See Dave Aumack before August 5 for more info or to order your tickets, or you can visit www.fpcstpete.com/rays.
Sunday, August 18, both worship services, Blessing of the Backpacks
Sunday, August 18, 10 a.m., New Member Inquirer’s Class, Church Office Conference Room