August 20 - 9 AM Connect Service Bulletin

August 20, 2023 – Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost

9 a.m. Connect Worship Service 

Rev. Ginny Ellis

Gathering and Welcome - Kevin Clark

1st Gathering Song: “Hallelujah (Your Love Is Amazing)” - FPC Praise Band

2nd Gathering Song: “How Can I Keep From Singing” - FPC Praise

Call to Worship - Rev. Ginny Ellis

Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth

       Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.

Know that the Lord is God,

It is God who made us, and we belong to God.

We are God’s people, the sheep of God’s pasture.

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: Blessing of the Backpacks - Ginny Ellis

Worship Song: “Love The Lord” - FPC Praise Band

Invitation to Offering - Dottie Young

…Please join me in a unison Prayer of Dedication: 

Giver of life, behind this offering lies the busyness of our world: the office, the home, the classroom, the highways, and the corridors. Save us from creating a world where wealth accumulates and people decay. Accept this offering and our lives, limited as they are, as willing instruments for good in your world.  Amen.

Offertory Song: “Offering” - FPC Praise Band

Prayer for Illumination - Dottie Young                                    

1st Scriptures: Galatians 5:22-23, Hosea 11:1-4, 8-9 - Dottie Young

Sermon Scripture: John 17:24-26 - Ginny Ellis 

Sermon: “Finding Love in Faithfulness” - Ginny Ellis            

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

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

Final Song: “God Is Great” - FPC Praise Band 

Benediction - Ginny Ellis 

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Announcements:

Today, August 20

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

  • There are sign-up tables at the back of the Sanctuary today as we prepare for the upcoming “Hope for Ukraine” concert. Please stop by!

Monday, August 21

  • Lectio Divina, 10 a.m., via Zoom

Tuesday, August 22

  • Christian Meditation, 7 p.m., Chapel

  • Praise Band rehearsal, 7 p.m., Youth Center (different day, this week only!)

Friday, August 25

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

Sunday, August 27

  • 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

  • Fellowship Event at the Imagine Museum, 1 p.m. Tickets are $5; see Dave Hunt or call the Church Office for more info!

Upcoming Events:

  • Monday, September 4, Church Office closed for Labor Day

  • Wednesday, September 13, 5:30 p.m., Wednesday night supper and Kids’ Choir, 6:10 p.m.

  • Sunday, September 17, 4 p.m., “Hope for Ukraine” concert. Plan to attend, and feel free to invite family, friends, and neighbors!

  • Wednesday, September 20, 6 p.m., Beach Drive Forum

Amy McCutcheon