August 27 - 9 AM Connect Service Bulletin

August 27, 2023 – Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

9 a.m. Connect Worship Service 

Rev. Ginny Ellis

Gathering and Welcome - Kevin Clark

1st Gathering Song: “Rising” - FPC Praise Band 

2nd Gathering Song: “Open Up The Heavens” - FPC Praise Band

Call to Worship - Rev. Ginny Ellis

Through the abundance of your steadfast love, I enter your house.

In awe of you, I will bow down in your holy temple.

Lead me, O Lord, in your righteousness.

Make your way straight before me.                                          

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

The Children Sing: The Wise Man/Foolish Man Song - leader, Barbara Brownlee

Worship Song: “Grace Greater” - FPC Praise Band  

Invitation to Offering - Bill Wanless

…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: “Offering” - FPC Praise Band  

Prayer for Illumination - Bill Wanless                                                         

1st Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6 - Bill Wanless

Sermon Scripture: Galatians 5:13-23 - Ginny Ellis  

Sermon: “Gentleness: Putting it into Context” - Ginny Ellis        

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

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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Announcements

Today, August 27

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

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

Monday, August 28

  • Lectio Divina, 10 a.m., via Zoom

  • Realm (new database/directory) roll-out emails will start

Tuesday, August 29

  • Christian Meditation, 7 p.m., virtual

Wednesday, August 30

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

Friday, September 1

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

Sunday, September 3

  • 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

Upcoming Events:

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

  • Sunday, September 10 - Fall Sunday School Kick-Off, with new classes starting at 10 a.m. for adults, young adults, and children.

  • 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! You can still give us support as we fill the many volunteer slots for hosting this concert and the Ukrainian musicians. See Fran Sims for more details.

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

Amy McCutcheon