February 11 - 9 AM Connect Service

February 11, 2024 – 9 a.m. Connect Worship Service

Transfiguration of the Lord

Rev. Ginny Ellis

Gathering and Welcome - Mary Blazier

1st Gathering Song: “Hallelujah (Your Love Is Amazing)” - FPC Praise Band

2nd Gathering Song: “Who You Say I Am” - FPC Praise Band

Call to Worship - Bill Wanless

You are with us, God of sunrises,

Each bright new day overflowing with promise.

You are with us, inviting God,

Calling us to share your spirit of grace and hope.

You are with us, glory of God,

Gathering us into the presence of your peace, listening to the deep sighs of our hearts.

We worship you.

Lighting the Peace Candle and Passing the Peace - Bill Wanless      

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

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

Moment for All Ages - Ginny Ellis

Minute for Ministry: About Stephen Ministry

Invitation to Offering - Bill Wanless

…Please join me in a unison Prayer of Dedication:      

We give thanks, O Lord, for the privilege of receiving. Now we also give thanks for the privilege of giving. For while in receiving we are filled, in giving we are fulfilled. So it is that we give both ourselves and our substance for your glory and service, in the name of Christ. Amen. 

Offertory Song: “Lord, I Need You” - FPC Praise Band 

Prayer for Illumination - Tai Specie                                                                     

First Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-12 - Tai Specie 

Sermon Scripture: Mark 9:2-9 - Ginny Ellis 

Sermon: “Down the Mountain” - Ginny Ellis            

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

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

Final Song: “Friend of God” - FPC Praise Band 

Benediction - Ginny Ellis                                                                                                                       

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Announcements:

Today, February 11

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

Monday, February 12

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

Tuesday, February 13

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

Wednesday, February 14

  • Ash Wednesday: Drive-through ashes and communion in the front circle drive from 12-2 p.m.

  • Ash Wednesday worship service, Chapel, 7 p.m.

Thursday, February 15

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

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

Friday, February 16

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

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

Sunday, February 18

  • Mission Sunday! We are collecting kids’ shoes (all sizes), as well as money for socks, then we’ll be boxing/packing them for distribution at 10 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

  • 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)

Upcoming Events:

  • Wednesday, February 21, 6 p.m., Join us for our next Beach Drive Forum: Standing on the Promises: The Woodson African-American Museum of Florida on the Historic Gas Plant Site

  • Thursday, February 22, Evening at the Dalí Museum, 5:01 p.m. (discounted admission for adults after 5:00 is $14.50/person)

Amy McCutcheon