June 18 - 9 AM Connect Service Bulletin

June 18, 2023 – Third Sunday after Pentecost / Father’s Day

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: “Good, Good Father” - FPC Praise Band

Call to Worship - Rev. Ginny Ellis

Today is Father’s Day, so we give our greetings and appreciation to families as you celebrate or perhaps remember the people who have been fathers in your lives.  But also June is Pride Month.  I invite you to come before God to acknowledge not only fathers and family connections, but also the diversity of God's people and the inclusion of all, recognizing how that shapes us as a church.

Holy God, often called by the name Abba, Father, we thank you for all those in whom the light of love shines forth. Hear us as we worship, as we pray, and as we sing.

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

Worship Song: “Friend of God” - 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: “Offering” - FPC Praise Band 

Prayer for Illumination - Kevin Clark                                                                  

1st Scripture: Isaiah 42: 1-9 - Kevin Clark

Sermon Scripture: Luke 15: 1-7 - Ginny Ellis 

Sermon: “Quest for Justice” - Ginny Ellis            

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

Announcements (see below for complete list of announcements) - Ginny Ellis

Final Song: “Everlasting God” - FPC Praise Band

Benediction - Ginny Ellis

Praise Band tag

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Announcements:

Today, June 18

  • After this service, Pastor Ginny Ellis will be available in the church Chapel, for any who would like some time of conversation and prayer.

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

Monday, June 19

  • Lectio Divina will be on summer break until Aug. 14

Tuesday, June 20

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

  • Meditation for Christians will be on summer break until Aug. 8

Wednesday June 21

  • Praise Band rehearsal, 7:30 p.m., Youth Center

Friday, June 23

  • Men’s Bible Study, 7:30 a.m., Room N-123 

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

Sunday, June 25

  • Childcare available 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Pick-ups Room 203

  • Faith Journey class meets at 10 a.m. in Room S-202 

  • Power Hour Adult Sunday School class, 10 a.m., Youth Center

Upcoming Events:

  • Saturday, June 24, FPC will be participating in the downtown   St. Pete Pride Parade

  • Monday, June 26, 1:30 p.m., Card Fellowship, Room N-218

  • Tuesday, July 4, the Church Office will be closed in observance of Independence Day

  • Friday, July 7, 9:30 a.m., Church “Shine” Day: honoring God by shining up our church (cleaning, clearing out unwanted stuff, and organizing the things we need to do our ministry in the best way possible).

Amy McCutcheon