February 23 - 9 AM Connect Service
9 a.m. Connect Worship Service
February 23, 2025 - Seventh Sunday After Epiphany
Rev. Robert Galloway
Gathering and Welcome - Kevin Clark
1st Gathering Song: “God of Wonders” - FPC Praise Band
2nd Gathering Song: “Glorious One” - FPC Praise Band
Welcome - Robert Galloway
Call to Worship - Robert Galloway
Like many before us, we gather seeking the living hope of God.
Our hearts yearn for divine renewal.
When challenged to love those who oppose us, we respond with grace and compassion.
We rise in mercy, defying hate with love.
We place our trust in the transforming power of God.
Our voices join in the eternal chorus of believers, giving glory to our God.
Call to Confession - Don Doddridge
Prayer of Confession - Don Doddridge
Merciful God, we confess that often our hearts have hardened with anger and our actions lack love and justice. We have allowed pride, resentment, and fear to control our lives. We reject the forgiveness you freely offer. We have neglected to show compassion, to reconcile, and to care for those in need. Forgive us, for failing to love as you love, to forgive as you forgive. Cleanse us with your mercy, renew our spirits, and restore in us the joy of your salvation.
Assurance of Pardon - Don Doddridge
…Friends, believe the good news of the Gospel: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven!
Passing the Peace - Don Doddridge
…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: “Take My Life” - FPC Praise Band
Affirmation of Faith: Apostle’s Creed (unison) - Gretchen Letterman
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.
Prayer for Illumination - Gretchen Letterman
Old Testament Reading: Psalm 37:1-11, 39-40 - Gretchen Letterman
New Testament Reading: Luke 6:27-38 - Robert Galloway
…The word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
Sermon - Robert Galloway
Minute for Mission - Dr. César Dávila/Susan Schlecht
Invitation to Offering - Susan Schlecht
…Please join me in a unison Prayer of Dedication:
God of abundance, we bring these gifts as a response to your presence in our lives. In giving our offering, we have changed. In a world that teaches us to hold tightly, you call us to open our hands. So take what we offer—multiply it, stretch it, surprise us with what you will do. May this offering meet the needs of our community, feed the hungry, comfort the hurting, and build up your kingdom here. Shape our hearts to reflect your generous ways so that all may know your love. Amen.
Offertory Song: “Good, Good Father” - FPC Praise Band
Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer - Robert Galloway
Announcements (for complete list, please see below) - Robert Galloway
Final Worship Song: “Our God Saves” - FPC Praise Band
Benediction - Robert Galloway
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Announcements:
Today, February 23
A Stephen Minister is available at the close of this service
Arts Connection Gallery open until 12:30 p.m.
Monday, February 24
Lectio/Visio Divina, 10 a.m., via Zoom
Card Fellowship, 1:30 p.m., Church Office Conference Room
Stated Session meeting, 7 p.m.
Tuesday, February 25
Ladies’ Bible Study, 9 a.m., Youth Center
Christian Meditation, 7 p.m., Chapel
Wednesday, February 26
Praise Band Rehearsal, 7 p.m., Youth Center
Thursday, February 27
Chancel Choir Rehearsal, 7 p.m., Choir Room
Friday, February 28
Men's Bible Study, 8 a.m., Room N-123
Men's Lunch Bible Study, 12 p.m., via Zoom
Sunday, March 2
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., S-202, S-100
Faith Journey class, 9:45 a.m., Chapel
“Next” Adult class, 10 a.m., Room N-123
Annual Congregational Meeting, 10:15 a.m., Sanctuary
“Bon Voyage” concert, 4 p.m., Sanctuary
Upcoming Events:
March 3, 4 p.m., Faith & Fiction, Room N-123
March 5, Ash Wednesday; Drive-through ashes in the front circle from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.; worship service at 7 p.m., Sanctuary