October 15 - 9 AM Connect Service
October 15, 2023 – Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
9 a.m. Connect Worship Service
Rev. Ginny Ellis
Gathering and Welcome - Kevin Clark
1st Gathering Song: “Everlasting God” - FPC Praise Band
2nd Gathering Song: “Glorious One” - FPC Praise Band
Call to Worship - Gretchen Letterman
Your ways, O God, are holy. What God is as great as you?
You are the one who does miracles. You display your power among your people.
The waters saw you, the cloud poured down rain, the skies resounded with thunder.
Your path led through the sea; you led your people through the mighty waters.
You always lead your people like a good shepherd leads the flock.
Lighting the Peace Candle and Passing the Peace - Gretchen Letterman
…The peace of Christ be with you. / And also with you.
Response: “We Believe” - FPC Praise Band
Moment for All Ages - Rev. Ginny Ellis
Worship Song: “10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)” - FPC Praise Band
Invitation to Offering - Bill Ferrari
…Please join me in a unison Prayer of Dedication:
We dedicate these gifts, Lord, even as we dedicate ourselves, trusting you in times of wilderness and ready to travel on in commitment to the promised Kingdom. Use us, Lord, in the work of that kingdom and make us truly grateful for all your gifts. Amen.
Offertory Song: “His Mercy Is More” - FPC Praise Band
Prayer for Illumination - Bill Ferrari
First Scripture: I Samuel 3:1-10, 19-21 - Bill Ferrari
Sermon Scripture: Hebrews 13:10-16 - Ginny Ellis
Sermon: “Feeling the Wind Blow” - Ginny Ellis
Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer - Rev. Jeanie Barnes
Announcements (for complete list, please see below) - Jeanie Barnes
Final Song: “Love the Lord” - FPC Praise Band
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
Convening prayer
Declaration of Quorum and Statement of Meeting’s Purpose
Report of Nominating Committee for Pastor Nominating Committee (PNC)
Being Nominated: Bryan Bardin, Don Doddridge, April Hussung, Lynne Mormino, Chris Mossman, Kirby Volz, Annie Zuercher
Meeting adjourns with Benediction
Benediction - Ginny Ellis
Praise Band tag
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Announcements
Today, October 15
A Congregational Meeting to elect the PNC will be at the end of this service
A Stephen Minister is available at the close of this service
Visioning Conversation #3, 4 p.m., Fellowship Hall
Monday, October 16
Lectio Divina, 10 a.m. via Zoom
Tuesday, October 17
Ladies’ Bible Study, 9 a.m., Youth Center
Christian Meditation, 7 p.m., virtual
Wednesday, October 18
Beach Drive Forum, 6 p.m., Fellowship Hall, An Untold Story of World War II: Tuskegee Airmen Nurses, as told by author Pia Jordan. Childcare is available with advance RSVP.
Praise Band rehearsal, 7 p.m., Youth Center
Thursday, October 19
Bell Choir Rehearsal, 6 p.m., Choir Suite
Chancel Choir Rehearsal, 7 p.m., Choir Suite
Friday, October 20
Men’s Bible Study, 8 a.m., Room N-123
Men's Lunch Bible Study, 12 p.m., via Zoom
Sunday, October 22
Presbyterian Heritage Sunday
Childcare available 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Pickups, Room S-203
Faith Journey class meets at 9:45 a.m. in Room S-202
Power Hour class meets at 10 a.m. in the Youth Center
Young Adults/Parents class meets at 10 a.m. in Room S-206
Teens class meets at 10 a.m. in Room S-205 (every other week)
Upcoming Events:
Saturday, Oct. 28, 4-6 p.m., Trunk or Treat. Invite family, friends, and neighbors! Please sign up to help with decorating your trunk, handing out candy, overseeing the bounce houses, or bringing your best chili to share!
Sunday, November 12, MissionSunday; stay tuned for more info on our project!