June 25 - 9 AM Connect Service Bulletin

June 25, 2023 – Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

9 a.m. Connect Worship Service 

Guest Preacher: Rev. Tony Winter

Gathering and Welcome - Kevin Clark

1st Gathering Song: “Who You Say I Am” - FPC Praise Band

2nd Gathering Song: “We Believe” - FPC Praise Band

Welcome: Rev. Jeanie Barnes

Call to Worship - Jeanie Barnes

Creator God you made all that is, all of us as we are.

Son of God, you died that all might know what abundant and eternal life can be.

Spirit of God, we thank you for all those in whom the light of love shines forth.

May we be people of that light.

May we be a church of welcome, a safe place for all your people.                            

Lighting the Peace Candle and Passing the Peace - Jeanie Barnes

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

Moment for All Ages - Jeanie Barnes and Rev. Tony Winter

Worship Song: “10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)” - FPC Praise Band  

Invitation to Offering - Gretchen Letterman 

…Please join me in a unison Prayer of Dedication:

We dedicate these gifts, Lord, even as we dedicate ourselves, trusting you in all times of our lives. Use us, Lord, in the work of Your kingdom and make us truly grateful for all your gifts. Amen.

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

Prayer for Illumination - Gretchen Letterman

1st Scripture: Psalm 23 - Gretchen Letterman

Sermon Scripture: John 9:1-41 - Rev. Tony Winter

Sermon: “I Was Blind, Now I See” - Rev. Tony Winter 

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

Announcements (see below for complete list of announcements) - Jeanie Barnes

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

Benediction - Rev. Tony Winter                                                                                            

Benedictory Tag by the Band

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Announcements

Today, June 25

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

Monday, June 26

  • Card Fellowship, 1:30 p.m., Church Office Conference Room

Tuesday, June 27

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

  • Anyone who may be interested in helping plan how we will do hospitality, meals, and food going forward is invited to a time of conversation with the current Christian Ed/Fellowship Committee. The meeting will start at 7 p.m. in the Church Office Conference Room.

Wednesday June 28

  • Praise Band rehearsal, 7:00 p.m., Youth Center

Friday, June 30

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

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

Sunday, July 2

  • We will have a red, white, and blue service to honor God’s great gift of freedom. Wear the colors to celebrate!

  • 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 will be on summer break until Sept. 10.

Upcoming Events:

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

  • Friday, July 7, starting at 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