April 16 - 9 AM Connect Service Bulletin

April 16, 2023 – Second Sunday of Easter

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: “Love the Lord” - FPC Praise Band

Call to Worship - Rev. Ginny Ellis

God of new life, we worship you / God of wondrous creation, we praise you.

God of revelation, we learn from you / God of resurrection, we are here to celebrate you.                      

Lighting the Peace Candle and Passing the Peace - Ginny Ellis

Response: “Change my Heart O God” - FPC Praise Band

Moment for All Ages - Ginny Ellis

Worship Song: “Holy Water” - FPC Praise Band

Invitation to Offering - Kevin Clark

…Please join me in a unison Prayer of Dedication:

With grateful hearts we come, Gracious God, bringing these gifts for your service.  We offer ourselves also; receive and bless us as your faithful servants. In Jesus' name, Amen. 

Offertory Song: “Evidence” - FPC Praise Band

Prayer for Illumination - Gretchen Letterman

1st Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9 - Gretchen Letterman  

Sermon Scripture: John 20:19-31 - Gretchen Letterman

Sermon: “Reason for Doubt” - Ginny Ellis

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

Announcements - Ginny Ellis

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

Benediction - Ginny Ellis