January 28 - 9 AM Connect Service

January 28, 2024 – 9 a.m. Connect Worship Service

Second Sunday after Epiphany

Rev. Ginny Ellis

Gathering and Welcome - Kevin Clark

1st Gathering Song: “Firm Foundation (He Won't)” - FPC Praise Band

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

Call to Worship - Ginny Ellis

I lift my eyes to the hills
Where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord who made heaven and earth.
God will not let your foot slip; he will not slumber.
God, who watches over us, will neither slumber nor sleep.
The Lord will keep us from all harm.  

The Lighting of the Peace Candle and Passing the Peace - Gretchen Letterman

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

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

Moment for All Ages - Ginny Ellis                                                                                                             

Worship Song: “Holy Water” - FPC Praise Band 

Invitation to Offering - Gretchen Letterman

…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: “Evidence” - FPC Praise Band 

Prayer for Illumination - Bill Ferrari                                                                 

First Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:15-22 - Bill Ferrari 

Sermon Scripture: Mark 1:21-28- Ginny Ellis

Sermon: “New Prophets/New Leaders” - Ginny Ellis

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

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

Final Song: ”Glorious One” - FPC Praise Band 

Benediction - Ginny Ellis

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Announcements:

Today, January 28

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

Monday, January 29

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

  • Card Fellowship, 1:30 p.m., Church Office Conference Room

Tuesday, January 30

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

Wednesday, January 31

  • Fellowship Covered-Dish Dinner & Game Night, Fellowship Hall, 5:30 p.m., Kids’ Choir, 6:10 p.m.

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

Thursday, February 1

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

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

Friday, February 2

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

  • Fellowship Crafting event, 9:15 a.m., Room S-100

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

Saturday, February 3

  • St. Olaf Choir Concert, Sanctuary, 7 p.m.. This is a ticketed event ($40/adults & seniors; $10 for students); call 800-363-5487 for details. We will have valet parking service available.

Sunday, February 4

  • 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

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

  • Annual Congregational Meeting at the end of each worship service. 

Amy McCutcheon