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
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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