April 6 - 9 AM Connect Service
April 6, 2025 – 9 a.m. Connect Worship Service
5th Sunday in Lent / Lord’s Supper
Rev. Robert Galloway
Gathering - Kevin Clark
1st Gathering Song: “God of Wonders” - FPC Praise Band
2nd Gathering Song: “Blessed Be Your Name” - FPC Praise Band
Welcome - Rev. Robert Galloway
Call to Worship - Robert Galloway
We come to this place to praise our almighty God, Lord of all.
Praise to our Savior will always be on our lips.
Our hearts rejoice in God's unfailing love.
We gather as one body to exalt the name above all names.
We glorify God's holy name as the children of God.
We look to the Lord and are filled with peace.
The Lord is our strength and our salvation.
With grateful hearts we lift our voices in praise.
Let's worship the Lord.
Call to Confession - Ron Braun
Prayer of Confession (unison) - Ron Braun
Almighty God, you love us, but we have not loved you. You call, but we have not listened. We walk away from neighbors in need, wrapped in our own concerns. We condone evil, prejudice, warfare, and greed. God of grace, help us to admit our sin, so that as you come to us in mercy, we may repent, turn to you, and receive forgiveness, through Jesus Christ our Redeemer.
Assurance of Pardon - Ron Braun
…Friends believe the Good News: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.
Passing the Peace - Ron Braun
…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: “Good, Good Father” - 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 34:1-18 - Gretchen Letterman
New Testament Reading: John 12:1-8 - Robert Galloway
…The word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
Sermon: “Not Enough Extravagance” - Robert Galloway
Invitation to Offering - Gretchen Letterman
Offertory Song: “He Will Hold Me Fast” - FPC Praise Band
The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper - Robert Galloway
Invitation
The Great Thanksgiving
The Lord be with you. And also with you.
Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise.
Words of Institution
The Bread and the Cup
Prayer of Thanksgiving (unison):
God of grace, you renew us at your table with the bread of life. You nourish us with your unending love. May this gift of grace strengthen us in faith, deepen our love for one another, and empower us to serve you with joy and compassion. Guide us to live as Christ’s disciples in the world. Fill us with your Spirit, that we may be witnesses to your love in all we do. Amen.
Announcements (for complete list, please see below) - Robert Galloway
Final Worship Song: “You Are My Vision” - FPC Praise Band
Benediction - Robert Galloway
Praise Band tag
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Announcements:
Today, April 6
A Stephen Minister is available at the close of this service
Chapel Gallery “Stations of the Cross” open for viewing, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Festival of Praise concert: Brahm’s Requiem, 4 p.m., Sanctuary
Monday, April 7
Lectio/Visio Divina, 10 a.m., via Zoom
Faith & Fiction, 4 p.m., Room N-123
Tuesday, April 8
Ladies’ Bible Study, 9 a.m., Youth Center
Christian Meditation, 7 p.m., Chapel
Wednesday, April 9
Lenten Lunch, 12 p.m., Youth Center
Wednesday Night Dinner, 5:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall. Please RSVP online or by calling the Church Office.
Praise Band Rehearsal, 7 p.m., Youth Center
Thursday, April 10
Bell Choir Rehearsal, 6 p.m., Choir Room
Chancel Choir Rehearsal, 7 p.m., Choir Room
Friday, April 11
Men's Bible Study, 8 a.m., Room N-123
Men's Lunch Bible Study, 12 p.m., via Zoom
Sunday, April 13 - Palm Sunday
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:
Wednesday, April 16, 5:30 p.m., Beach Drive Forum, Fellowship Hall
Friday, April 18, 7:30 p.m., Tenebrae/Good Friday service, Sanctuary
Saturday, April 19, 10 a.m., EGGSTRAVAGANZA!
Sunday, April 20, EASTER SUNDAY!