October 5 - Sanctuary Worship Bulletin

First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, Florida

Order of Worship – October 5, 2025 – 11 a.m.

Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost/Lord’s Supper

World Communion Sunday

Rev. Robert Galloway

Prelude: “Thee We Adore” (based on Adoro te devote, hymn 495), Robert Hebble (1934–2020) - Jack Rain, organ

Welcome & Announcements - Rev. Robert Galloway

Call to Worship - Robert Galloway

The earth is the Lord’s, and all that is in it.

From God’s hand flows blessing and life.

Our stories are gathered into God’s story of salvation.

Our lives are sustained by God’s mercy and grace.

With thankful hearts, we bring our offerings of praise.

With joyful voices, we lift up our worship.

We come before the God of all.

Let us worship the living Lord.

*Processional Hymn #612: "We Praise You, O God" KREMSER

Call to Confession - Marilyn Mulcahy

Prayer of Confession (unison) - Marilyn Mulcahy

Merciful God, you call us to remember your saving acts, yet we forget your faithfulness in our daily lives. You call us to walk in the way of Christ, yet we wander after our own desires. You call us to love one another, yet we harbor grudges, withhold kindness, and fail to seek peace. We confess our pride, our fear, and our indifference. Forgive us, O Lord. Renew us by your Spirit, so that our lives may reflect your glory and our hearts may rest in your grace.

Assurance of Pardon - Marilyn Mulcahy

… Friends, believe the Good News: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven.

Passing the Peace - Marilyn Mulcahy

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

*Response #623: "I've Got Peace like a River" PEACE LIKE A RIVER

I’ve got peace like a river; I’ve got peace like a river;

I’ve got peace like a river in my soul. I’ve got a river, in my soul.

Time for Young Disciples - Robert Galloway

Prayer for Illumination - Susan Luehrs

First Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-11 - Susan Luehrs

Sermon Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11 - Robert Galloway

…The word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.

Sermon: "The Grace of Giving” - Robert Galloway

*Hymn #692: "Spirit, Open My Heart" WILD MOUNTAIN THYME

*Affirmation of Faith: Apostles’ Creed (unison) - Susan Luehrs

I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.

Presentation of Our Gifts - Susan Luehrs

Offertory Anthem: "For the Beauty of the Earth," John Rutter (b.1945) - Chancel Choir

Gracious God, to Thee we raise