September 8 - 9 AM Connect Service

September 8, 2024 – 9 am Connect Worship Service 

Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost  

Rev. Ginny Ellis 

Gathering and Welcome - Kevin Clark

1st Gathering Song: “God of Wonders” - FPC Praise Band 

2nd Gathering Song: “Open the Eyes of My Heart” - FPC Praise Band                                                                 

Call to Worship  - Liv Blair

I waited patiently for the Lord; he inclined to me and heard my cry.

      The Lord put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. 

Many will see and believe, 

And put their trust in the Lord.

Lighting the Peace Candle and Passing the Peace - Bill Wanless  

      …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: “Firm Foundation (He Won't)” - FPC Praise Band 

Invitation to Offering - Bill Wanless   

…Please join me in a unison Prayer of Dedication:  

Our God, giver of every good and perfect gift, in gratitude we lay these gifts before you. Use us, and that which we give for your work in the world. This we pray in the name of your priceless gift, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 

Offertory Song: “Offering” - FPC Praise Band  

Prayer for Illumination - Dottie Young                                                    

First Reading: James 1:2-4 - Dottie Young

Second Reading: Mark 7:1-5, 14-15 - Dottie Young

Sermon Scripture: James 1:19-25 - Ginny Ellis 

Sermon: “Consider It Joy” - 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: “Hallelujah (Your Love Is Amazing)” - FPC Praise Band 

Benediction - Ginny Ellis

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Announcements:

Today, September 8

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

  • Men’s Meal Ministry, 2 p.m., Fellowship Hall 

Monday, September 9

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

Tuesday, September 10

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

  • Christian Meditation, 7 p.m., Chapel

Wednesday, September 11

  • Wednesday Night Supper (Italian Night!), 5:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall (RSVP online HERE or by calling the Church Office)

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

Thursday, September 12

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

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

Friday, September 13

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

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

Saturday, September 14

  • “Mission Saturday” Beth-El swim event at Cedarkirk; volunteers still needed...click HERE to see ways you can help!

Sunday, September 15

  • 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

Upcoming Events:

  • Wednesday, Sept. 18, 5:30 p.m., Beach Drive Forum: Saturday Night Lights: Florida and Football by Dr. Gary Mormino.

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

Amy McCutcheon