February 16 - 9 AM Connect Service
9 a.m. Connect Worship Service
February 16, 2025 - Sixth Sunday After Epiphany
Rev. Robert Galloway
Gathering and Welcome - Kevin Clark
1st Gathering Song: “Open the Eyes of My Heart” - FPC Praise Band
2nd Gathering Song: “Open Up the Heavens” - FPC Praise Band
Welcome - Rev. Robert Galloway
Call to Worship - Robert Galloway
Blessed are those who trust in the Lord, whose delight is in God’s ways.
They are like trees planted by streams of water, bearing fruit in due season.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled.
They are rooted in God’s love, growing in grace and strength.
Come, let us walk in the way of the Lord, rejoicing in God’s mercy.
Come, let us worship God.
Call to Confession - Geoff Proud
Prayer of Confession - Geoff Proud
Assurance of Pardon - Geoff Proud
…Friends, believe the good news: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.
Passing the Peace - Geoff Proud
…The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you.
Response: “Doxology (Amen)” - FPC Praise Band
Friendship Pad announcement - Robert Galloway
Time for Young Disciples - Robert Galloway
Worship Song: “Heart of Worship” - FPC Praise Band
Invitation to Offering - Dave Hunt
…Please join me in a unison Prayer of Dedication:
Gracious God, all that we have comes from you. We offer these gifts as signs of our trust in your abundance. Bless them and use them to strengthen the weak, lift up the lowly, and proclaim your kingdom in word and deed. May our lives, too, be an offering of love, shaped by your justice and mercy. In Jesus’ name we pray.
Offertory Song: “Evidence” - FPC Praise Band
Prayer for Illumination - Dave Hunt
Old Testament Reading: Psalm 1 - Dave Hunt
New Testament Reading: Luke 6:17-26 - Robert Galloway
…The word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
Sermon: “Blessings and Woes” - Robert Galloway
Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer - Robert Galloway
Announcements (for complete list, please see below) - Robert Galloway
Final Worship Song: “How Can I Keep From Singing” - FPC Praise Band
Benediction - Robert Galloway
Praise Band tag
——————————————-
Announcements:
Today, February 16
A Stephen Minister is available at the close of this service
Arts Connection Gallery open until 12:30 p.m.
Monday, February 17
Lectio/Visio Divina, 10 a.m., via Zoom
Tuesday, February 18
Ladies’ Bible Study, 9 a.m., Youth Center
“Alcohol Ink” Workshop with local artist Patricia Chase, 6-9 p.m., Fellowship Hall. Please RSVP to bvivio@gmail.com
Wednesday, February 19
Praise Band Rehearsal, 7 p.m., Youth Center
Beach Drive Forum with Dr. Ray Arsenault, 5:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall
Thursday, February 20
Chancel Choir Rehearsal, 7 p.m., Choir Room
Friday, February 21
Men's Bible Study, 8 a.m., Room N-123
Men's Lunch Bible Study, 12 p.m., via Zoom
Saturday, February 22
“Alcohol Ink” Workshop with local artist Patricia Chase, 9-11 a.m., Fellowship Hall. RSVP to bvivio@gmail.com
Sunday, February 23
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., Rooms S-202, S-100
Faith Journey class, 9:45 a.m., Chapel
“Next” Adult class, 10 a.m., Room N-123
Upcoming Events:
Monday, February 24, 1:30 p.m., Card Fellowship, Church Office Conference Room
March 2, 10:15 a.m., Annual Congregational Meeting, Sanctuary
March 2, 4 p.m., “Bon Voyage” concert, Sanctuary