August 18 - 9 AM Connect Service

August 18, 2024 – 9 a.m. Connect Worship Service 

Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost  

Rev. Ginny Ellis

Gathering and Welcome - Kevin Clark

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

2nd Gathering Song: “Open Up the Heavens” - FPC Praise Band 

Call to Worship  - Bill Ferrari

Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations.

      Before the mountains were brought forth, 

Or before you had formed the earth, 

      From everlasting to everlasting, you are God. 

Be our stronghold, O God, be the rock of our refuge.

Lighting the Peace Candle and 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: “Glorious Day” - FPC Praise Band

Invitation to Offering - Bill Ferrari 

…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 be a 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: “You Are My All In All” - FPC Praise Band

Prayer for Illumination - Lynne Mormino 

Sermon Scripture:  John 20:11-18 - Lynne Mormino

Sermon: “A Surprise in the Garden” - 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                                           

Praise Band tag 

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Announcements:

Today, August 18

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

Monday, August 19

  • No Lectio/Visio Divina (resumes Monday, August 26)

Tuesday, August 20

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

Wednesday, August 21

  • No Praise Band Rehearsal

Friday, August 23

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

Sunday, August 25

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

  • Blessing of the Backpacks at both worship services!

  • 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 

Upcoming Events:

  • Wednesday, September 11, 5:30 p.m., Wednesday Night Supper (Italian Night!), Fellowship Hall

  • Saturday, September 14, “Mission Saturday” Beth-El swim event at Cedarkirk; see our website (CLICK HERE) for ways you can help!

  • Wednesday, Sept. 18, 5:30 p.m., Beach Drive Forum: Saturday Night Lights: Florida and Football by Dr. Gary Mormino. Pick up a BDF flyer at the Welcome Center today to see our fall lineup!

  • Sunday, September 22, 1:30 p.m., FPC Explorer’s outing to the Morean Arts Center (Chihuly collection)

Amy McCutcheon