October 8 - 9 AM Connect Service

October 8, 2023 – Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost

9 a.m. Connect Worship Service 

Rev. Ginny Ellis

Gathering and Welcome - Kevin Clark

1st Gathering Song: “Come, Now Is the Time to Worship” - FPC Praise Band

2nd Gathering Song: “Open Up the Heavens” - FPC Praise Band

Call to Worship - Karen Mossman

Blessed are they who call on the name of the Lord.

God is good and welcomes all who call upon His name.

Let us sing our praise and join in the fellowship of faith.

Blessed be the name of the Lord!                              

Lighting the Peace Candle and Passing the Peace - Karen Mossman

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

Response: “We Believe” - FPC Praise Band  

Moment for All Ages - Rev Jeanie Barnes                          

Worship Song: “Shout to the Lord” - FPC Praise Band 

Invitation to Offering - Kirby Volz   

…Please join me in a unison Prayer of Dedication: 

We dedicate these gifts, Lord, even as we dedicate ourselves, trusting you in all times of our lives. Use us, Lord, in the work of Your kingdom and make us truly grateful for all your gifts. Amen.

Offertory Song: “Offering” - FPC Praise Band  

Prayer for Illumination - Kirby Volz

First Scripture: Genesis 45:4-10 - Kirby Volz 

Sermon Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-7 - Rev. Ginny Ellis 

Sermon: “A Sailing Crew Working Together” - Ginny Ellis

Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer - Jeanie Barnes 

Announcements (for complete list, please see below) - Jeanie Barnes

Final Song: “God Is Great” - FPC Praise Band  

Benediction - Ginny Ellis                                                                                                                                  

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Announcements:

Today, October 8

  • A Stephen Minister, wearing a blue stole, is available at the close of this service

  • * Men’s Meal Ministry, 2 p.m., Fellowship Hall

  • Visioning Conversation # 2, 4 p.m., Fellowship Hall

Monday, October 9

  • Lectio Divina, 10 a.m. via Zoom

Tuesday, October 10

  • Ladies’ Bible Study, 9 a.m., Youth Center

  • Christian Meditation, 7 p.m., Chapel

Wednesday, October 11

  • Senior Luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Fellowship Hall

  • Wednesday Night Dinner, 5:30 p.m.; Kids’ Choir, 6:10 p.m.

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

Thursday, October 12

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

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

Friday, October 13

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

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

Saturday, October 14

  • Solar Eclipse Viewing and Picnic, starting at 11:30 a.m.

Sunday, October 15

  • 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

  • Congregational Meeting after each worship service

  • Visioning Conversation # 3, 4 p.m., Fellowship Hall

Upcoming Events:

  • Wednesday, Oct. 18, 6 p.m., Fellowship Hall. Beach Drive Forum: An Untold Story of World War II: Tuskegee Airmen Nurses, as told by author Pia Jordan. Childcare is available with advance RSVP.

  • Sunday, Oct. 22, Presbyterian Heritage Sunday

  • Saturday, Oct. 28, 4-6 p.m., Trunk or Treat

Amy McCutcheon