March 16 - 9 AM Connect Service

9 a.m. Connect Worship Service 

March 16, 2025 - Second Sunday in Lent 

Rev. Robert Galloway 

Gathering and Welcome - Kevin Clark

1st Gathering Song: “Everlasting God” - FPC Praise Band 

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

Welcome - Rev. Robert Galloway 

Call to Worship - Robert Galloway

We are blessed to be citizens of heaven.  

Our true home is in God’s kingdom, where love and mercy reign.   

In faith, hope, and joy, we stand firm together.  

We stand firm in the Lord, our refuge and our strength.  

With grateful hearts, give glory to God.  

We are gathered to rejoice and praise God’s holy name.   

Come, let us worship God.

Call to Confession - Lynne Mormino

Prayer of Confession (unison) - Lynne Mormino 

Merciful God, we confess that we have set our hearts on lesser things. We chase after what does not satisfy. We cling to old ways when you call us to new life. We forget that our true home is in you. Forgive us, O Lord. Turn our hearts toward your kingdom, so that we may stand firm in your grace and follow in the way of Christ.

Assurance of Pardon - Lynne Mormino 

…Friends, believe the good news of the Gospel: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven!

Passing the Peace - Lynne Mormino 

      …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: “You Are My All In All” - FPC Praise Band 

Affirmation of Faith: Apostle’s Creed (unison) - Bill Holden 

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 - Bill Holden

Old Testament Reading: Psalm 27 - Bill Holden 

New Testament Reading: Philippians 3:17-4:1 - Robert Galloway 

…The word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God. 

Sermon: “In the Lord” - Robert Galloway

Invitation to Offering - Bill Holden

…Please join me in a unison Prayer of Dedication: 

Loving and merciful God, you have entrusted us with many blessings. All that we have is a gift from you, and today we return a portion of those blessings as an act of worship. Take these gifts, Lord, and use them to bring healing where there is brokenness, hope where there is despair, and joy where there is sorrow. But more than our offerings, take our very lives and shape them for your purpose. Teach us to be generous as you are generous, to serve as Christ served, and to love as you have first loved us. May all that we give and all that we do be for your glory and the good of your kingdom. In Jesus’ name, we pray. 

Offertory Song: “Let My Words Be Few” - FPC Praise Band 

Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer - Robert Galloway 

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done. On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation. But deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.    

Announcements (for complete list, please see below) - Robert Galloway

Final Worship Song: “Today Is the Day” - FPC Praise Band  

Benediction - Robert Galloway                         

Praise Band tag 

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Announcements:

Today, March 16

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

Monday, March 17

  • Lectio/Visio Divina, 10 a.m., via Zoom

  • Fellowship Dinner: St. Patrick’s Day Edition! 5:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall

Tuesday, March 18

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

  • Christian Meditation, 7 p.m., Chapel

Wednesday, March 19

  • Lenten Lunch, 12 p.m., Youth Center

  • Beach Drive Forum: Is Speech on Campus Free? by William Felice, PhD, 5:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall

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

Thursday, March 20

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

Friday, March 21

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

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

Sunday, March 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., S-202, S-100

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

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

Upcoming Events:

  • "Stations of the Cross" by Dee Perconti: art exhibit opening reception on    Friday, March 28, 5-7 p.m.

  • Festival of Praise: Brahm’s Requiem, Sunday, April 6, 4 p.m., Sanctuary

Amy McCutcheon