January 12 - 9 AM Connect Service

9 a.m. Connect Worship Service 

January 12, 2025 – Baptism of the Lord 

Guest Pastor: Rev. Larry Duncan

Gathering and Welcome - Kevin Clark

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

2nd Gathering Song: “Everlasting God” - FPC Praise Band  

Welcome - Kevin Clark                               

Call to Worship  - Bill Holden 

Make a joyful noise to the Lord all ye lands. 

      Serve the Lord with gladness. 

Come into his presence with singing. 

      Know that the Lord is good. It is he that has made us and we are his people. 

Let us worship God.

Call to Confession - Bill Holden

Prayer of Confession - Bill Holden

Assurance of Pardon - Bill Holden

Passing the Peace - Bill Holden

The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you. 

Response: “Doxology (Amen)” - FPC Praise Band   

Friendship Pad announcement - Kevin Clark

Moment for All Ages - Carol Riley 

Worship Song: “You Are My Vision” - FPC Praise Band 

Invitation to Offering - Rebecca Blazier-Higman 

Please join me in a unison Prayer of Dedication: 

Generous God, we offer you our gifts and ourselves in gratitude for all we have received.  Use us, and these gifts, to strengthen the ministry of your church to help meet the needs of your children. May our offerings bear witness to your love made known to us in Jesus Christ, in whose name we pray. Amen. 

Offertory Song: “His Mercy Is More” - FPC Praise Band

Prayer for Illumination - Rebecca Blazier-Higman

First Scripture Reading: Joshua 24:14-15 - Rebecca Blazier-Higman 

Sermon Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33 - Rev. Larry Duncan 

Sermon: “Sink or Swim” - Rev. Larry Duncan

Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer - Rev. Larry Duncan

Announcements - Rebecca Blazier-Higman

Final Worship Song: “My Lighthouse” -FPC Praise Band 

Benediction - Rev. Larry Duncan                                           

Praise Band tag 

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Announcements:

Today, January 12

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

  • Men’s Meal Ministry, 1:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall kitchen 

Tuesday, January 14

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

  • Christian Meditation, 7 p.m., Chapel 

Wednesday, January 15

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

Thursday, January 16

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

Friday, January 17

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

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

Saturday, January 18

  • Memorial service for Harry Moorefield, 10 a.m., Sanctuary

Sunday, January 19 - Rev. Galloway’s first Sunday at FPC!

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

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

  • Power Hour class, 10 a.m., Church Office Conference Room

  • Children’s Sunday School, (Pre-K-5th), 10 a.m., Room S-202

  • Faith Journey class, 9:45 a.m., Chapel

  • “Next” Adult class, 10 a.m., Room N-123

Upcoming Events:

  • Monday, January 20, Church Office will be closed for MLK Jr. Day

  • Sunday, February 2, Afro Opera LLC concert, 4 p.m., Sanctuary

  • Monday, February 3, Faith & Fiction, 4 p.m., Room N-123

Amy McCutcheon