May 12 - 9 AM Connect Service

May 12, 2024 – 9 a.m. Connect Worship Service 

Seventh Sunday After Easter 

Rev. Ginny Ellis

Gathering and Welcome - Kevin Clark 

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

2nd Gathering Song: “God of Wonders” - FPC Praise Band 

Call to Worship  - Liv Blair

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.                                  

Lighting 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: “Grace Greater” - 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: “Offering” - FPC Praise Band

Prayer for Illumination - Bill Wanless                  

First Reading: John 17:6-11 - Bill Wanless   

Sermon Scripture: 1 John 5:9-13 - Ginny Ellis 

Sermon: Love Seen…In the Final Gift: Eternal Life - 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: “Open Up The Heavens” - FPC Praise Band 

Benediction - Ginny Ellis                                           

Praise Band tag 

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Announcements:

Today, May 12

  • Happy Mother’s Day!

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

Monday, May 13

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

Tuesday, May 14

  • Ladies’ Bible study, 9 a.m. Youth Center

  • Christian Meditation, 7 p.m., Chapel

Wednesday, May 15

  • Praise Band Rehearsal

Friday, May 17

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

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

Sunday, May 19

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

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

  • 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

  • NO “Parable Quest” class; we are encouraging families to participate in Mission Sunday!

  • Mission Sunday, 10 a.m., Fellowship Hall; we will be packing health kits for the Honduras Mission Team

  • New Member Inquirer’s Class, 12 p.m., Chapel 

Upcoming Events:

  • Monday, May 20, Stated Session meeting, 7 p.m.

  • Wednesday, May 22, 5:30 p.m., Beach Drive Forum: “An Evening with Paul Wilborn: St. Pete Arts and More!” by Paul Wilborn, award-winning journalist, author, playwright, pianist, singer and executive director of the Palladium Theater at St. Petersburg College. The evening will include a reading from his upcoming novel: The Everlasting Life of Charlie.

  • Monday, May 27, Church Office closed for Memorial Day

Amy McCutcheon