August 3 - Sanctuary Worship Bulletin

First Presbyterian Church – St. Petersburg, Florida 

Order of Worship – August 3, 2025 – 11 a.m. 

Eighth Sunday after Pentecost/Lord’s Supper 

Guest Preacher: Bryan Bardin 

Prelude:“Prelude II,” George Oldroyd (1886–1951) - David Krahl, organ 

Welcome & Announcements (for complete list, please see below) - Leonza Hudson 

Call to Worship - Leonza Hudson 

When Israel was a child, God loved him— 
And out of Egypt, God called this child. 
Though we turn away, God’s compassion still grows. 
God bends down to feed us with mercy. 
The Lord is our God, our creator. 
Let us return to the One who will not give us up. 
Come, let us worship God.

Hymn #716: “God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending” BEACH SPRING 

Call to Confession - Leonza Hudson

Prayer of Confession (unison): Leonza Hudson 

Holy and loving God, you are faithful when we are forgetful, tender when we are harsh, abundant when we are grasping. We confess the many ways we hoard what you intend to be shared—our time, our money, our attention. We confess the pride that imagines we are self-made, and the fear that keeps us from surrendering to your care. Turn our hearts toward you. Re-form us by your grace, that we may live with courage, compassion, and joy. 

Assurance of Pardon - Leonza Hudson 

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

Passing the Peace - Leonza Hudson 

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

*Response #582: “Glory to God Whose Goodness Shines on Me” (v. 1) GLORY TO GOD

Glory to God, whose goodness shines on me, and to the Son, whose grace has pardoned me, and to the Spirit, whose love has set me free. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be. Amen.

Time for Young Disciples - Bryan Bardin 

Prayer for Illumination - Susan Schlecht

First Scripture Reading: Hosea 11:1-11 - Susan Schlecht 

Sermon Scripture: Luke 12:13-24, 34 - Bryan Bardin

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

Sermon: “The Attention Economy” - Bryan Bardin

*Hymn #438: “Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me” TOPLADY 

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

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 Schlecht 

Offertory Anthem: “I Danced in the Morning,” American Shaker Melody - Summer Choir

*Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH 

Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper - Rev. Bill Wildhack

Invitation to the Table

Great Prayer of Thanksgiving

The Lord be with you. And also with you.    

Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord.     

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise.     

…who forever sing to the glory of your name: 

  Hymn 552: “Holy, Holy, Holy” LAND OF REST 

Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.  Hosanna in the highest. 

…Great is the mystery of faith:

Christ has died. Christ has risen. Christ will come again.   

…Now with the confidence of the Children of God, we are bold to pray:  

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.    

The Words of Institution   

The Communion of the People     

Unison Prayer after Communion: 

God of grace, you renew us at your table with the bread of life. You nourish us with your unending love. May this gift of grace strengthen us in faith, deepen our love for one another, and empower us to serve you with joy and compassion. Guide us to live as Christ’s disciples in the world. Fill us with your Spirit, that we may be witnesses to your love in all we do. Amen.  

Closing Hymn #822: “When We Are Living” SOMOS DEL SEÑOR 

Charge & Benediction - Bryan Bardin 

Postlude: “Rondeau” from Première Suite de Symphonies, Jean Joseph Mouret (1682–1738) - David Krahl, organ

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Announcements:

Today, August 3

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

Wednesday, August 6

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

Friday, August 8

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

Sunday, August 10

  • Childcare available 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Pickups, Room S-203

  • Connect Service, 9 a.m., Youth Center

  • Power Hour class, 10 a.m., Church Office Conference Room

  • Children’s Sunday School, (Pre-K-5th), 10 a.m., S-203

  • Faith Journey class, 9:45 a.m., Chapel

  • “Next” Adult class, 10 a.m., Room N-123

  • Men’s Meatloaf Ministry, 1:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall kitchen 

Upcoming Events:

  • Saturday, August 16, 5-7 p.m., FPC/SPPS Back-to-School Pool Party, North Shore Aquatic Complex (901 N Shore Dr NE). RSVP by calling the church office or be emailing criley@fpc-stpete.org.

  • Sunday, August 17, Blessings of the Backpacks, both worship services

Amy McCutcheon