May 26 - 9 AM Connect Service

May 26, 2024 – 9 a.m. Connect Worship Service 

Trinity Sunday 

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  - Will Doeringer

You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid.  

      People do not light a lamp and put it under the bushel basket; 

No, they put it on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house.   

      In the same way, we need to let our light shine before others,  

So that they may see any good works we may be doing 

      and give glory to our God. 

Lighting the Peace Candle and Passing the Peace - Geoff Proud 

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

Invitation to Offering - Geoff Proud 

…Please join me in a unison Prayer of Dedication:  

God of all that is, guide my feet that they make take me where I am needed. Guide my actions that they might witness to your grace and ever-inclusive love. Help me to invest my time and resources so that, generations from now it will be true, that your kingdom has come and your will is done. To God be the glory. Amen. 

Offertory Song: “Take My Life” - FPC Praise Band 

Prayer for Illumination - Mary Blazier-Higman                                        

First Scripture: Acts 2:3-4 - Mary Blazier-Higman 

Sermon Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16 - Ginny Ellis 

Sermon: “To be a Welcoming Beacon of Christ's Love” - 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 Day” - FPC Praise Band 

Benediction - Ginny Ellis 

Praise Band tag 

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Announcements:

Today, May 26

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

Monday, May 27

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

  • Church Office closed for Memorial Day 

Tuesday, May 28

  • Christian Meditation, 7 p.m., Chapel

Wednesday, May 29

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

Friday, May 31

  • No Men’s Bible Study (on summer break)

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

Sunday, June 2

  • 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 S-100

  • Presbyterianism class, 10 a.m., Church Office Conference Room 

Upcoming Events:

  • Tuesday, June 4, a new Ladies’ Bible Study starts, 9 a.m., Youth Center. Living Beyond Yourself: Exploring the Fruit of the Spirit

  • Sunday, June 9, 10 a.m., New Member Inquirer’s Class, Church Office Conference Room

  • Sunday, June 9, FPC Explorers outing to The Fairgrounds of St. Pete, 1 p.m. (carpooling from the church)

  • Wednesday, June 12, 5:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall Wednesday Night Supper - Potato Bar!

  • Saturday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16, Mission project (backpacks for Live Love St Pete); stay tuned for more details!

Amy McCutcheon