September 3 - 9 AM Connect Service Bulletin
September 3, 2023
9 a.m. Connect Worship Service
Rev. Ginny Ellis
Gathering and Welcome - Kevin Clark
1st Gathering Song: “God So Loved” - FPC Praise Band
2nd Gathering Song: “God Of Wonders” - FPC Praise Band
Call to Worship - Rev. Jeanie Barnes
To all those who know what it is to be lonely or afraid,
To all those who know about despair and weariness,
And to all those ready to find faith and rest in the Lord,
Ready to come in praise and joy,
Ready to be filled with God’s love,
Come, let us worship God.
Lighting the Peace Candle and Passing the Peace - Jeanie Barnes
Response: “We Believe” - FPC Praise Band
Moment for All Ages - Ginny Ellis
Worship Song: “His Mercy Is More” - FPC Praise Band
Invitation to Offering - Don Doddridge
…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: “Good, Good Father” - FPC Praise Band
Prayer for Illumination - Don Doddridge
Scripture Readings: Galatians 5:22-23, 2 Samuel 12:1-7a - Don Doddridge
Sermon Scripture: Romans 8:15-20 - Ginny Ellis
Sermon: “Self-Control” - Ginny Ellis
Sacrament of Communion - Jeanie Barnes
Invitation
Words of Institution and the Lord’s Prayer
Partaking of the Bread and Cup (by Intinction)
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Announcements (please see below for complete list) - Jeanie Barnes
Final Song: “Everlasting God” - FPC Praise Band
Benediction - Ginny Ellis
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Announcements
Today, September 3
A Stephen Minister, wearing a blue stole, is available at the close of this service.
Monday, September 4
Lectio Divina, 10 a.m., via Zoom
Church Office closed for Labor Day
Tuesday, September 5
Christian Meditation, 7 p.m., virtual
Wednesday, September 6
Praise Band rehearsal, 7 p.m., Youth Center
Thursday, September 7
God Squad Craft Night, 5:30 p.m., Room S-100
Friday, September 8
Men’s Bible Study, 8 a.m. (new time!), Room N-123
Men's Lunch Bible Study, 12 p.m., via Zoom
Sunday, September 10
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
Fall Sunday School Kick-Off, with new classes starting at 10 a.m. for adults, young adults, and children.
Upcoming Events:
Wednesday, September 13, 5:30 p.m., Wednesday Night Suppers resume! Join us in Fellowship Hall for a BBQ! Our new Kids’ Choir will also kick off at 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: What Makes a Poem? by St. Petersburg Poet Laureate Gloria Muñoz.