September 15 - 9 AM Connect Service

September 15, 2024 – 9 a.m. Connect Worship Service 

Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost  

Rev. Ginny Ellis

Gathering and Welcome - Kevin Clark

1st Gathering Song: “Come, Now Is the Time to Worship” - FPC Praise Band 

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

Call to Worship  - Dave Hunt

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 - Dave Hunt

…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: “10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)” - FPC Praise Band 

Invitation to Offering - Dave Hunt

…Please join me in a unison Prayer of Dedication:  

It is our prayer today, O God, that your vision may be found in us as we bring our gifts for the work of the church and its ministries. Make of us a dedicated and eager people, ready to encounter the challenges that you set before us. And above all else, shape our dreams and our gifts to please and serve you, for we are yours. In Christ's name we pray. Amen. 

Offertory Song: “You Are My All In All” - FPC Praise Band 

Prayer for Illumination - Mary Blazier-Higman                                                       

First Reading: Mark 7:24-30 - Mary Blazier-Higman 

Sermon Scripture: James 2:1-10, 14-17 - Ginny Ellis 

Sermon: “Faith’s Love Language” - 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: “Friend of God” - FPC Praise Band 

Benediction - Ginny Ellis                                           

Praise Band tag 

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Announcements: 

Today, September 15

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

Monday, September 16

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

Tuesday, September 17

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

Wednesday, September 18

  • Beach Drive Forum: Saturday Night Lights: Florida and Football by Dr. Gary Mormino, 5:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall

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

Thursday, September 19

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

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

Friday, September 20

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

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

Sunday, September 22

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

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

  • Joyful Noise Music Makers (pre-K-5th) Kids’ Choir rehearsal, 9:30 a.m., Room S-202

  • 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

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

Upcoming Events:

  • Monday, September 23, 7 p.m., Stated Session Meeting

  • Friday, September 27, 6 p.m., Movie Night, Youth Center

  • Friday, October 4, 5:30 p.m., “FPC Gets Artsy,” Chapel

Amy McCutcheon