November 17 Sanctuary Worship Bulletin

First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, Florida   

Order of Worship – November 17, 2024 – 11 a.m.   

Twenty-Sixth Sunday after Pentecost/Pledge Dedication Sunday 

Rev. Ginny Ellis

Prelude: “Prelude on Netherlands” (hymn 336), Beatrice H. Fisk (1903–1977) - Jack Rain, organ

Welcome - Ginny Ellis

Call to Worship - Ginny Ellis 

Through the abundance of your steadfast love, I enter your house.

     In awe of you, I will bow down in your holy temple.

Lead me, O Lord, in your righteousness. 

     Make your way straight before me.                                                                                                                         

Processional Hymn #336: “We Gather Together” KREMSER 

The Peace Candle & Morning Prayer - Mary-Linda Armacost

Passing the Peace - Mary-Linda Armacost 

…The peace of Christ be with you. / And also with you. 

*Response #71: “Surely, It is God Who Saves Me” (refrain only; sing twice)  FIRST SONG

Moment for All Ages - Ginny Ellis 

Prayer for Illumination - Rudy Kohler              

First Reading: Psalm 84:1-4 - Rudy Kohler 

Sermon Scripture: Mark 13:1-8 - Ginny Ellis 

Sermon: “The Big Buildings” - Ginny Ellis 

*Hymn #334: “With Grateful Heart, My Thanks I Bring” (vv.1-3) ST. PETERSBURG

Presentation of our Pledges and our Gifts – Invitation and Prayer - Rudy Kohler

Offertory Anthem: “Be Still My Soul,” arr. Craig Courtney - Chancel Choir

*Dedication of Offerings and Pledges - Jamie Brownlee

We dedicate these gifts and pledges today  

... to the preaching of Jesus' good news for the world,  

... to glorifying God in song,  

... to leading each child to the knowledge of God's love.  

We dedicate these gifts and pledges today 

... to the mending of broken spirits  

... to caring for the poor,  

... to the healing of creation through justice.  

We dedicate these gifts and pledges today  

... to the community, the mission, and the hopes of this church,  

... and to the abundant, extravagant, all-embracing reign of God, which our faith can glimpse even here and now. 

O God, make us wise in our planning. Help us to be faithful in our spending.  Let our giving always be joyful, motivated by gratitude.  We ask your blessing today and your blessing for a future with our new pastor and for our renewed ministry, in the name of Jesus, who opens hearts and hands for the sake of abundant life in every corner of the world.

We pray now as he taught us:  

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done. On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation. But deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.  

*Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH                                                                  

Announcements (for complete list, please see below) - Ginny Ellis

Closing Hymn #367: “Come, Ye Thankful People, Come” ST. GEORGE’S WINDSOR 

Charge & Benediction - Ginny Ellis 

Postlude: “Nu la oss takke Gud” (Now Thank We All Our God, hymn 643), Egil Hovland (1924–2013) - Jack Rain, organ

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Announcements:

Today, November 17

  • A Stephen Minister is available at the close of this service

  • Bethune Cookman Concert Chorale, 4 p.m., Sanctuary

Monday, November 18

  • Lectio/Visio Divina, 10 a.m. via Zoom

Wednesday, November 20

  • Beach Drive Forum: “Remembering My Friend, Elie Wiesel,” 5:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall

  • Praise Band Rehearsal, 7 p.m., Youth Center

Thursday, November 21

  • Bell Choir Rehearsal, 6 p.m., Choir Room

  • Chancel Choir Rehearsal, 7 p.m., Choir Room

Friday, November 22

  • Men's Bible Study, 8 a.m., Room N-123

  • Men's Lunch Bible Study, 12 p.m., via Zoom

Sunday, November 24

  • 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, November 25, 1:30 p.m., Card Fellowship, Church Office Conference Room

  • Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, Church Office closed for Thanksgiving

  • Friday, November 29, 10 a.m. - noon, decorating the church van

  • Saturday, November 30, 5-8 p.m., FPC participates in the St. Petersburg Santa Parade

  • Monday, December 2, 4 p.m., Faith & Fiction, Room N-123

  • Friday, December 6, 7 p.m., “Many Moods of Christmas” benefit concert, Sanctuary

Amy McCutcheon