November 19 - 9 AM Connect Service

November 19, 2023 – Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost

9 a.m. Connect Worship Service

Rev. Ginny Ellis

Gathering and Welcome - Kevin Clark

1st Gathering Song: “Hallelujah (Your Love Is Amazing)” - FPC Praise Band

2nd Gathering Song: “Lord, I Need You Lord, I Need You” -FPC Praise Band

Call to Worship - Mary McLean

Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name;

      Make known among the nations what God has done. 

Sing to God, sing praise to our God; tell of all God's wonderful acts.

      Glory in God’s holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice.

Lighting the Peace Candle and Passing the Peace - Mary McLean

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

Response: “We Believe” - FPC Praise Band 

Moment for All Ages - Ginny Ellis 

Moment for Stewardship: Celebrate and Support First Presbyterian Church - Lynne Mormino

Worship Song: ”Take My Life” - FPC Praise Band

Invitation to Offering - Chris Mossman

…Please join me in a unison Prayer of Dedication: 

It is our prayer today, O God, that your vision for this your church may be found in us as we bring our gifts for the work of the church and its ministries. Make of us a dedicated and eager people, ready to encounter the challenges that you set before us. And above all else, shape our dreams and our gifts to please and serve you, for we are yours. In the Spirit's power and in the name of Christ, we pray, Amen.

Offertory Song: “Offering” - FPC Praise Band  

Prayer for Illumination - Chris Mossman             

First Scripture: Matthew 25:14-23 - Chris Mossman 

Sermon Scripture: Matthew 25:24-29 - Ginny Ellis 

Sermon: “Having So Much” - Ginny Ellis

Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer - Ginny Ellis  

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

Final Song: “Glorious One” - FPC Praise Band 

Benediction - Ginny Ellis                                                                                                                                  

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Announcements:

Today, November 19

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

Monday, November 20

  • Lectio Divina, taking a break Nov. 20

Tuesday, November 21

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

  • Christian Meditation, 7 p.m., virtual

Wednesday, November 22

  • No Praise Band rehearsal this week

Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24

  • Happy Thanksgiving! The Church Office will be closed and there will be no meetings on campus.

Saturday, November 25

  • FPC will be participating in the downtown St. Pete Santa Parade. If you would like to be part of the fun, please contact the Church Office on or before November 22.

Sunday, November 26

  • 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:

  • Thursday, November 30, 5 p.m., Blue Christmas Comfort Service. This service is meant to provide comfort, especially for those feeling sadness this holiday season. All are welcome.

  • Monday, December 4, 4 p.m. in Room N-123, Faith & Fiction; this month’s book is Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell.

  • We will be decorating our worship spaces on Tuesday, Dec. 5, starting at 9:30 a.m. Contact Chris Agee for more info!

  • Mark your calendars! Our Many Moods of Christmas Concert will be Friday, December 15, at 7 p.m.

Amy McCutcheon