June 16 - 9 AM Connect Service

June 16, 2024 – 9 a.m. Connect Worship Service 

Fourth Sunday after Pentecost/Father’s Day/Mission Sunday 

Rev. Ginny Ellis

Gathering and Welcome - Kevin Clark

1st Gathering Song: “Glorious One” - FPC Praise Band 

2nd Gathering Song: “His Mercy Is More” - FPC Praise Band

Call to Worship - Adelyn Naff

Blessed are they who call on the name of the Lord. 

      God is good and welcomes all who call upon His name.

Let us sing our praise and join in the fellowship of faith. 

      Blessed be the name of the Lord!

Lighting the Peace Candle and Passing the Peace - Don Doddridge 

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

Response: “We Believe” - FPC Praise Band 

Moment for All Ages - Ginny Ellis 

Worship Song: “Holy Water” - FPC Praise Band 

Invitation to Offering - Don Doddridge 

…Please join me in a unison Prayer of Dedication:  

We dedicate these gifts, Lord, even as we dedicate ourselves, trusting you in the times of our lives,  ready to commit ourselves to your beloved community.  Use us, Lord, in the work of that community. Make us truly grateful for all your gifts.  Amen.

Offertory Song: “Good, Good Father” - FPC Praise Band 

Report From the Pastor Nominating Committee - Gretchen Letterman

Prayer for Illumination - Gretchen Letterman

First Reading: Matthew 9:35-38 - Gretchen Letterman

Sermon Scripture: Acts 5:12-16 - Ginny Ellis 

Sermon: “Tapestry of Compassion” - Ginny Ellis

A Response of Commitment - Ginny Ellis 

Nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.

We can claim that hope, that promise for all God's people.

Let’s commit ourselves as a church 

to treat each one we meet with the love and joy and welcome of God. 

After all, We seek to be a welcoming beacon of Christ’s love 

So all people may experience God’s beloved community 

Through connection, healing, and renewal. 

May it be so. Thanks be to God.

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

Announcements - Ginny Ellis 

Worship Song: “Firm Foundation (He Won’t)” - FPC Praise Band  

Benediction - Ginny Ellis                                          

Praise Band tag

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Announcements:  

Today, June 16

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

  • Following this service, come participate in our mission project (packing backpacks for Live Love St Pete), Fellowship Hall. Come when you can for as long as you can!

Monday, June 17

  • Lectio/Visio Divina - on summer break through July 15 

Tuesday, June 18

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

Wednesday, June 19

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

Thursday, June 20

  • Flower craft project, 12:30 p.m., Church Office Conference Room

Friday, June 21

  • Decorating the church van for the St. Pete Pride Parade, 8-10 a.m., back parking lot

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

Saturday, June 22

  • FPC participates in the St. Pete Pride Parade; golf cart shuttles for marchers will leave the church at 4:15, 4:40, and 5:05 p.m. 

Sunday, June 23

  • 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 

  • No Presbyterianism class 6/23 or 6/30

Upcoming Events:

  • Thursday, July 4, Church Office closed

  • Thursday, July 4, Ice Cream Social, 7 p.m., Fellowship Hall. Fun for all! Water activities for kids (wear your swimsuit!) and games for adults. Create your own ice cream sundae and stay for the downtown St. Pete fireworks display (scheduled to start at 9 p.m.)

Amy McCutcheon