Sanctuary Worship - Sept 1, 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 - SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 – 11 A.M.
FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST/LORD’S SUPPER
REV. GINNY ELLIS
Prelude: “Rhosymedre” (“Lovely”), Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872–1958) - Chuck Seipp, trumpet; Jack Rain, organ
Welcome - Ginny Ellis
Call to Worship - Ginny Ellis
Singing of Hymns
#17: “Sing Praise to God, You Heavens!” WIE LIEBLICH IST DER MAIEN
#22: “God of the Sparrow” ROEDER
Morning Prayer and Lighting of the Peace Candle - Fran Sims
Moment for All Ages - Ginny Ellis
Passing of the Peace - Ginny Ellis
Response #14: “For the Beauty of the Earth” v. 1 DIX
Prayer for Illumination - Fran Sims
First Scripture: Ezekiel 17:22-24 - Fran Sims
Sermon Scripture: Revelation 22:1-5 - Ginny Ellis
Sermon: “Full Circle” - Ginny Ellis
Response to the Garden - Ginny Ellis
Statement of Faith – Apostles’ Creed (unison) - Peter Armacost
Presentation of our Gifts - Peter Armacost
Special Music: “Trumpet Voluntary II,” William P. Rowan (b. 1951) - Chuck Seipp, trumpet; Jack Rain, organ
Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH
The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper
Announcements (for complete list, please see below) - Ginny Ellis
Closing Hymn #65: “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah!” CWM RHONDDA
Charge & Benediction - Ginny Ellis
Postlude: “Trumpet Tune and Flourishes,” David Maxwell (b. 1944) - Chuck Seipp, trumpet; Jack Rain, organ
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Announcements:
Today, September 1
A Stephen Minister is available at the close of this service
Take photos of or in the Garden after service! This will be your last opportunity before we dismantle it.
Monday, September 2
Church Office closed for Labor Day
Lectio/Visio Divina, 10 a.m. via Zoom
Wednesday, September 4
Praise Band Rehearsal, 7 p.m., Youth Center
Friday, September 6
Men's Lunch Bible Study, 12 p.m., via Zoom
Sunday, September 8
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
Men’s Meal Ministry, 2 p.m., Fellowship Hall
Upcoming Events:
Wednesday, September 11, 5:30 p.m., Wednesday Night Supper (Italian Night!), Fellowship Hall
Thursday, September 12, Bell (6:00 p.m.) and Chancel (7:00 p.m.) Choirs resume rehearsals
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)