July 23 - 9 AM Connect Service Bulletin

July 23, 2023 – Eighth Sunday after Pentecost

9 a.m. Connect Worship Service 

Rev. Ginny Ellis

Gathering and Welcome - Kevin Clark

1st Gathering Song: “Open Up the Heavens” - FPC Praise Band

2nd Gathering Song: “Love the Lord” - FPC Praise Band

Call to Worship - Rev. Ginny Ellis

For faith that brings us together in your name;

For hope that grows out of the vision of your promised kingdom and your justice;

For love that becomes most real in one child, who became a man, who touched many lives, including ours, who made a cross into a place not only of triumph, but also of peace;

We praise you Lord God.  Hallelujah!  Amen. 

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 - Rev. Jeanie Barnes

Worship Song: “In Christ Alone” - FPC Praise Band 

Invitation to Offering - Don Doddridge

…Please join me in a unison Prayer of Dedication:

O Great Spirit, You created the earth. We are part of the earth, and the earth is part of us.  We are connected because you connect us.  May these gifts help unite us and repair broken people and things.  In Jesus' name we pray.  Amen.

Offertory Song: “Good, Good Father” - FPC Praise Band  

Prayer for Illumination - Don Doddridge

1st Scriptures: Galatians 5:22-23, Isaiah 2:2-4 - Don Doddridge

Sermon Scripture: John 14:25-27 - Ginny Ellis 

Sermon: “Peace of God” - Ginny Ellis            

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

Announcements (please see below for complete list) - Jeanie Barnes

Final Song: “God So Loved” - FPC Praise Band 

Benediction - Ginny Ellis

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Announcements

Today, July 23

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

Tuesday July 25

  • “Christmas in July” event in the Fellowship Hall, from 5-7 p.m. We’ll have a make-your-own sandwich bar and ice cream sundae bar, followed by a fun evening of Christmas crafts for young and old alike. Please RSVP to the Church Office.

Wednesday July 26

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

Friday, July 28

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

Sunday, July 30

  • MissionSunday! We’ll be stuffing backpacks for underserved K-5 students in our community in the Fellowship Hall from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. We will also have “Crazy Hat Day” during our worship services, where you can wear your favorite hat: an elegant church hat, a crazy bonnet, a favorite team cap, whatever!

  • Childcare available 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Pickups, Room 203

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

  • Join us for a 90-minute guided tour of the James Western Museum in downtown St. Pete at 1 p.m. Please RSVP to Dave Hunt (727-739-6961). Carpool from the church (12:45) or meet at the door at 1 p.m. Cost is $18 per person at the door. 

Upcoming Events:

  • Monday, July 31, 1:30-3 p.m., Card Fellowship, N-218

  • Friday, August 4, Pizza and Movie Night, 5-7 p.m., Fellowship Hall

  • Saturday, August 12, 4 p.m., Faith Day at the Rays. Deadline for reserving tickets is Sunday, August 6 (call the Church Office or see Dave Aumack for details).

Amy McCutcheon