November 10 -9 AM Connect Service

November 10, 2024 – 9 a.m. Connect Worship Service 

Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost  

Rev. Ginny Ellis

Gathering and Welcome - Kevin Clark

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

2nd Gathering Song: “Glorious One” - FPC Praise Band 

Call to Worship - Bill Ferrari 

They who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength. 
        They shall mount up with wings like eagles, 
They shall run and not be weary, 
        They shall walk and not faint.  
Come. Let us praise our God.                                                                                                                            

The Peace Candle & Morning Prayer - Bill Ferrari  

Passing the Peace - Bill Ferrari 

…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 

Minute for Stewardship - Gretchen Letterman

Invitation to Offering - Bill Ferrari 

…Please join me in a unison Prayer of Dedication:  

Our God, giver of every good and perfect gift, in gratitude we lay these gifts before you.  Use us, and that which we give for your work in the world; this we pray in the name of your priceless gift, Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.

Offertory Song: “His Mercy Is More” - FPC Praise Band 

Prayer for Illumination - Mary Blazier-Higman

First Reading: I Kings 17:8-16 -Mary Blazier-Higman 

Sermon Scripture: Mark 12:38-44 - Ginny Ellis 

Sermon: “Two Copper Coins” - Ginny Ellis  

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

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

Final Worship Song: “How Can I Keep from Singing” - FPC Praise Band

Benediction - Ginny Ellis                                           

Praise Band tag 

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Announcements: 

Today, November 10

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

  • Men’s Meatloaf Ministry, 1:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall kitchen 

Monday, November 11

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

Tuesday, November 12

  • Christian Meditation, 7 p.m., Chapel

Wednesday, November 13

  • Wednesday Night Dinner and Advent activities, 5:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall; please RSVP by calling the Church Office

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

Thursday, November 14

  • FPC Explorers’ Outing to St. Petersburg Museum of History: “Happy Hour with the Historian,” 6 p.m.

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

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

Friday, November 15

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

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

Sunday, November 17 - Pledge Dedication Sunday

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

  • Connect Service, 9 a.m., Youth Center

  • Children’s Sunday School, (Pre-K-5th), 10 a.m., Room S-202

  • Faith Journey class, 9:45 a.m., Chapel

  • Power Hour class, 10 a.m., Youth Center

  • “Next” Adult class, 10 a.m., Room N-123

  • Bethune Cookman Concert Chorale, 4 p.m., Sanctuary 

Upcoming Events:

  • Wednesday, November 20, 5:30 p.m., Beach Drive Forum: “Remembering My Friend, Elie Wiesel,” Fellowship Hall

  • Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, Church Office closed for Thanksgiving

  • Saturday, November 30, FPC participates in the Santa Parade

  • Friday, December 6, 7 p.m., Many Moods of Christmas benefit concert 

Amy McCutcheon