May 21 - 9 AM Connect Service Bulletin
May 21, 2023 – Seventh Sunday of Easter
9 a.m. Connect Worship Service
Rev. Ginny Ellis
Gathering and Welcome - Kevin Clark
1st Gathering Song: “Friend of God” - FPC Praise Band
2nd Gathering Song: “Glorious One” - FPC Praise Band
Call to Worship - Dave Hunt
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 - Ginny Ellis
Response: “Soon and Very Soon” - FPC Praise Band
Moment for All Ages - Ginny Ellis
Worship Song:”10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)” - FPC Praise Band
Invitation to Offering - Dave Hunt
…Please join me in a unison Prayer of Dedication:
We are thankful people, O God, knowing your love for us and bringing these gifts. We offer ourselves to serve you today. Receive and bless who we are and what we do. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Offertory Song: “Lord, I Need You” - FPC Praise Band
Prayer for Illumination - Dave Hunt
1st Scripture: Isaiah 45:1-7, John 17: 1-5 - Dave Hunt
Sermon Scripture: John 17:6-11 - Ginny Ellis
Sermon: “His Prayer for Us” - Ginny Ellis
Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer - Ginny Ellis
Minute for Mission - Shaina Bent - Chief Operations Officer, St. Pete Free Clinic
Congregational Meeting
- Open with Prayer and Declaration of Quorum
- Report from the Nominating Committee
- Election of Deacons for unexpired terms:
Class of 2023: Lynne Mormino; Class of 2024: Nancy Ogden; Class of 2025: Kathy Arsenault
- Adjourn the meeting, to be resumed during the 11:00 service
Announcements - Ginny Ellis
Final Song: “Everlasting God” - FPC Praise Band