July 2 - 9 AM Connect Service Bulletin

July 2, 2023 – Fifth Sunday after Pentecost / Lord’s Supper

9 a.m. Connect Worship Service 

Rev. Jeanie Barnes

Gathering and Welcome - Kevin Clark

1st Gathering Song: “God So Loved” - FPC Praise Band

2nd Gathering Song: “His Mercy Is More” - FPC Praise Band

Call to Worship - Rev. Jeanie Barnes

Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations.

Before the mountains were brought forth

Or before you had formed the earth

From everlasting to everlasting, you are God.

Be our stronghold, O God,

Be the rock of our refuge.  

Lighting the Peace Candle and Passing the Peace - Becky Higman

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

Response: “We Believe” - FPC Praise Band   

Moment for All Ages - Jeanie Barnes & Becky Higman                         

Worship Song: “Lord, I Need You” - FPC Praise Band  

Invitation to Offering - Becky Higman

…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: “Jesus Paid It All” - FPC Praise Band  

Prayer for Illumination - Becky Higman

1st Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42 - Becky Higman

Sermon Scripture: Romans 6:12-23 - Jeanie Barnes 

Sermon: “Wrestling with Romans” - Jeanie Barnes

Prayers of the People - Becky Higman

Sacrament of Communion  

Invitation / The Story & The Lord’s Prayer / Words of Institution / Sharing the Bread and Cup

Prayer after Communion

Announcements (see below for complete list) - Jeanie Barnes

Final Song: “Love the Lord” - FPC Praise Band 

Benediction- Jeanie Barnes                                                                                                                                              

Praise Band tag

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Announcements

Today, July 2

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

Tuesday, July 4

  • Church Office will be closed in observance of Independence Day

Wednesday July 5

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

Friday, July 7

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

  • “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). We’ll start at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

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

Sunday, July 9

  • 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 

Upcoming Events: 

  • Tues. July 25 from 5-7 pm, we will have “Christmas in July.” Come make your own classic sandwich, an ice cream sundae, and some special Christmas ornaments!

  • Sunday, July 30 - MissionSunday! We’ll be stuffing backpacks from 8:00-11:30 a.m. for under-served K-5 students in our community. We will also have “Crazy Hat Day” during our worship services!

Amy McCutcheon