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 

Amy McCutcheon