July 16 - 9 AM Connect Service Bulletin

July 16, 2023 – Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

9 a.m. Connect Worship Service 

Rev. Ginny Ellis

Gathering and Welcome - Kevin Clark

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

2nd Gathering Song: “God Of Wonders” - FPC Praise Band

Call to Worship - Rev. Ginny Ellis

O come, let us sing to the Lord

And shout with joy to the rock of our salvation!         

Let us come into God’s presence with thanksgiving,

Singing joyful songs of praise.

Lighting the Peace Candle and Passing the Peace - Ginny Ellis

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

Response: “We Believe” - FPC Praise Band  

Moment for All Ages - Ginny Ellis                         

Worship Song: “Who You Say I Am” - FPC Praise Band 

Invitation to Offering - Mary Blazier

…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: “Take My Life” - FPC Praise Band  

Prayer for Illumination - Mary Blazier                                                                   

1st Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23 - Mary Blazier 

2nd Scripture: Psalm 126 - Mary Blazier 

Sermon Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9 - Ginny Ellis 

Sermon: “The Gift of Joy” - Ginny Ellis            

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

Minute for Mission – Backpack Project - Melody Proud 

Announcements (for complete list, please see below) - Ginny Ellis

Final Song: “Hallelujah (Your Love Is Amazing)” - FPC Praise Band 

Benediction - Ginny Ellis                                                                    

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