February 2 - 9 AM Connect Service
February 2, 2025 – 9 a.m. Connect Worship Service
Fourth Sunday After Epiphany / Lord’s Supper
Rev. Robert Galloway
Gathering - Kevin Clark
1st Gathering Song: “Who You Say I Am” - FPC Praise Band
2nd Gathering Song: “Grace Greater” - FPC Praise Band
Welcome - Rev. Robert Galloway
Call to Worship - Robert Galloway
Before we were born, God knew us.
Before we took our first breath, God set us apart.
God calls us, gifting each of us for His work.
We are many members, but one body in Christ.
The Spirit strengthens us to speak, to serve, and to love.
We go live with faith, trusting God’s call.
Call to Confession - Ron Braun
Prayer of Confession (unison) - Ron Braun
Merciful God, you pardon all who truly repent and turn to you. We humbly confess our sins and ask for your mercy. We have not loved you with a pure heart. We have not loved our neighbor as ourselves. We have not done justice, loved kindness, or walked humbly with you, our God. Have mercy on us, O God. In your great compassion and loving-kindness, cleanse us from our sin. Create in us a clean heart, O God, and renew us again. Grant us new life through salvation and strengthen us with your spirit to follow your way.
Assurance of Pardon - Ron Braun
…Friends, believe the Good News: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven.
Passing the Peace - Ron Braun
…The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you.
Response: “Doxology (Amen)” - FPC Praise Band
Friendship Pad announcement - Robert Galloway
Moment for All Ages - Robert Galloway
Worship Song: “You Are My All In All” - FPC Praise Band
Invitation to Offering - Mary Blazier-Higman
…Please join me in a unison Prayer of Dedication:
Gracious God, you have called us to be your voice and hands in the world. You have asked us to serve together as one body, each with a role to play in your kingdom. We offer these gifts as a sign of our faith and gratitude. Bless and use them, that they let those in need know you. May they be multiplied for the work of your church and the good of this congregation. Strengthen us in our calling, that we may serve you with joy and faithfulness. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.
Offertory Song: “Offering” - FPC Praise Band
Prayer for Illumination - Mary Blazier-Higman
First Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 1:4-10 - Mary Blazier-Higman
Sermon Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 - Robert Galloway
…The word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
Sermon: “Delivering Wholeness” - Robert Galloway
Apostle’s Creed (unison) - Robert Galloway
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.
Lord’s Supper - Robert Galloway
Invitation
The Great Thanksgiving
The Lord be with you. And also with you.
Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise.
Words of Institution
The Bread and the Cup
Prayer of Thanksgiving (unison):
God of grace, you renew us at your table with the bread of life. You nourish us with your unending love. May this gift of grace strengthen us in faith, deepen our love for one another, and empower us to serve you with joy and compassion. Guide us to live as Christ’s disciples in the world. Fill us with your Spirit, that we may be witnesses to your love in all we do. Amen.
Announcements (for complete list, please see below) - Robert Galloway
Final Worship Song: “Hallelujah (Your Love Is Amazing)” - FPC Praise Band
Benediction - Robert Galloway
Praise Band tag
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Announcements
Today, February 2
A Stephen Minister is available at the close of this service
Afro Opera LLC concert, 4 p.m., Sanctuary
Monday, February 3
Faith & Fiction, 4 p.m., Room N-123
Tuesday, February 4
Ladies’ Bible Study, 9 a.m., Youth Center
Wednesday, February 5
No Praise Band Rehearsal
Thursday, February 6
Chancel Choir Rehearsal, 7 p.m., Choir Room
Friday, February 7
Men's Bible Study, 8 a.m., Room N-123
Men's Lunch Bible Study, 12 p.m., via Zoom
Arts Connection Gallery Opening Reception for Nature the Beautiful in Alcohol Ink by local artist Pat Chase, 5:30 p.m., Chapel
Saturday, February 8
Memorial service for Jane Snoke, 11 a.m., Sanctuary
Sunday, February 9
Childcare available 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Pickups, Room S-203
Connect Service, 9 a.m., Youth Center
Mission Sunday project in Fellowship Hall, benefitting CASA and St Pete Free Clinic, 10 a.m., Fellowship Hall
Upcoming Events:
Tuesday, February 12, Senior Luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Fellowship Hall. Please RSVP to the Church Office.
Wednesday, February 13, “Share the Love” Wednesday Night Dinner. Please use the link in First News to RSVP.
Friday, February 14, Memorial service for Alyce Bender, 11 a.m., Sanctuary