May 28 - 9 AM Connect Service Bulletin

May 28, 2023 – Pentecost

9 a.m. Connect Worship Service 

Rev. Ginny Ellis

Gathering and Welcome - Kevin Clark

1st Gathering Song: “Rising” - FPC Praise Band

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

Call to Worship - Rev. Jeanie Barnes

I will pour out my spirit on all people.

Your sons and your daughters will prophesy.

Your old men will dream dreams;

Your young men will see visions.

On both men and women I will pour out my Spirit.

Show us your wonders and send us your Spirit today, O God!

Lighting the Peace Candle and Passing the Peace - Rev. Ginny Ellis

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

Response: “Soon and Very Soon” - FPC Praise Band  

Moment for All Ages - Jeanie Barnes

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

Invitation to Offering - Kevin Clark

…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: “We Believe” - FPC Praise Band 

Prayer for Illumination - Gretchen Letterman                                                                                                            

1st Scripture: Romans 8:22-27 - Gretchen Letterman

Sermon Scripture: Acts 2:1-13 - Ginny Ellis

Sermon: “The Wind in our Sails” - Ginny Ellis

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

Announcements - Jeanie Barnes 

Final Song: “God of Wonders” - FPC Praise Band