February 9 - 9 AM Connect Service
9 a.m. Connect Worship Service
February 9, 2025 - Fifth Sunday After Epiphany
Rev. Robert Galloway
Gathering and Welcome - Kevin Clark
1st Gathering Song: “Everlasting God” - FPC Praise Band
2nd Gathering Song: “Firm Foundation (He Won’t)” - FPC Praise Band
Welcome - Rev. Robert Galloway
Call to Worship - Robert Galloway
Come, all who are called by Christ.
We come to follow where He leads.
Jesus sends us to proclaim the good news.
The kingdom of heaven is near!
Rely on God's provision and walk in faith.
We trust in the One who sends us!
Call to Confession - Diedra Flora
Prayer of Confession (unison) - Diedra Flora
Loving God, you send us out, yet we hesitate to go. you provide for us, yet we live in fear of scarcity. You call us to proclaim your kingdom, yet we stay silent. Forgive us, O Lord. Strengthen our faith, renew our courage, and lead us in the way of discipleship, that we may serve you with joy and boldness. In Christ’s name, Amen.
Assurance of Pardon - Diedra Flora
…Friends, believe the Good News: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven.
Passing the Peace - Diedra Flora
…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: “Jesus Paid It All” - FPC Praise Band
Invitation to Offering - Bill Wanless
…Please join me in a unison Prayer of Dedication:
Holy and loving God, we offer these gifts with gratitude, knowing that all we have is from you. Bless these offerings, that they may support your work which brings hope to all. Make us mindful stewards of our money, time, energy, and lives. Teach us to give freely and joyfully, trusting that you provide for us in abundance. Grant that we live in ways that further your justice, mercy, and peace in the world. In Christ’s name, we pray. Amen.
Offertory Song: “Our God Saves” - FPC Praise Band
Prayer for Illumination - Bill Wanless
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 6:1-8 - Bill Wanless
New Testament Reading: Matthew 10:1-14 - Robert Galloway
…The word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
Sermon: “Sent with the Twelve” - 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: “God So Loved” - FPC Praise Band
Benediction - Robert Galloway
Praise Band tag
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Announcements:
Today, February 9
A Stephen Minister is available at the close of this service
Arts Connection Gallery open until 12:30 p.m.
Men’s Meatloaf ministry, 1:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall
Monday, February 10
Lectio/Visio Divina, 10 a.m., via Zoom
Tuesday, February 11
Ladies’ Bible Study, 9 a.m., Youth Center
Christian Meditation, 7 p.m., Chapel
Wednesday, February 12
“Share the Love” Wednesday Night Dinner, 5:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall. Please use the link in First News to RSVP.
Praise Band Rehearsal, 7 p.m., Youth Center
Thursday, February 13
Chancel Choir Rehearsal, 7 p.m., Choir Room
Friday, February 14
Men's Bible Study, 8 a.m., Room N-123
Memorial service for Alyce Bender, 11 a.m., Sanctuary
Men's Lunch Bible Study, 12 p.m., via Zoom
Sunday, February 16
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:
Tuesday, February 18, 6-9 p.m., and Saturday, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., “Alcohol Ink” Workshops with local artist Patricia Chase. Please RSVP to bvivio@gmail.com.
Wednesday, February 19, 5:30 p.m., Beach Drive Forum with Dr. Ray Arsenault, Fellowship Hall
March 2, 10 a.m., Annual Congregational Meeting, Sanctuary
March 2, 4 p.m., “Bon Voyage” concert, Sanctuary