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 

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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

Amy McCutcheon