January 21 - 9 AM Connect Service

January 21, 2024 – 9 a.m. Connect Worship Service

Third Sunday after Epiphany

Rev. Ginny Ellis

Gathering and Welcome - Kevin Clark

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

2nd Gathering Song: “Grace Greater” - FPC Praise Band

Call to Worship - Ginny Ellis

Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations.

Before the mountains were brought forth

Or before you had formed the earth

From everlasting to everlasting, you are God

Be our stronghold, O God, be the rock of our refuge.

Morning Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer - Ginny Ellis

Lighting the Peace Candle and Passing the Peace - Mary Blazier

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

Response: “Doxology (Amen)” - FPC Praise Band

Moment for All Ages - Ginny Ellis           

Invitation to Offering - Mary Blazier

…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: “In Christ Alone” - FPC Praise Band

Prayer for Illumination - Kyle Brinkman                                                   

Sermon Scripture: Mark 1:14-20 - Kyle Brinkman

Sermon: “The Fishermen Follow” - Ginny Ellis            

Installation of Officers                        

Statement on Ordination & Installation                            

Profession of Faith                               

       Constitutional Questions

       To the Candidates       

To the Congregation    

Prayer of Ordination and Installation     

Laying on of Hands                

Declaration Of Ordination and Installation                        

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

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

Benediction - Ginny Ellis                                                                                                                                     

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Announcements;

Today, January 21

  • A Stephen Minister is available at the close of this service

  • The Explorers of FPC outing to the Museum of Arts & Crafts Movement, 1 p.m. (tickets: $25 at the door; $23 for seniors)

Monday, January 22

  • Lectio/Visio Divina, 10 a.m. via Zoom

Tuesday, January 23

  • Beth Moore Bible Study (“A Study of Philippians - The Surpassing Value of Knowing Christ”), 9 a.m., Youth Center

Wednesday, January 24

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

Thursday, January 25

  • Bell Choir Rehearsal, 6 p.m., Choir Room

  • Chancel Choir Rehearsal, 7 p.m., Choir Room 

Friday, January 26

  • Men’s Bible Study, 8 a.m., Room N-123

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

Sunday, January 28

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

  • Faith Journey class meets at 9:45 a.m. in Room S-202

  • Power Hour class meets at 10 a.m. in the Youth Center

  • Young Adults/Parents class meets at 10 a.m. in Room S-100 (new!)

  • Teens class meets at 10 a.m. in Room S-205 (every other week) 

Upcoming Events:

  • Wednesday, January 31, 5:30 p.m., Fellowship Covered-Dish Dinner, Fellowship Hall; 6:10 p.m., Kids’ Choir.

  • Saturday, February 3, 7 p.m., St. Olaf Choir Concert in the  Sanctuary. This is a ticketed event ($40/adults & seniors; $10 for students); call 800-363-5487 for details.

  • Sunday, February 4, Annual Congregational Meeting at the end of each worship service.

Amy McCutcheon