February 4 - 9 AM Connect Service

February 4 – 9 a.m. Connect Worship Service 

5th Sunday after Epiphany / Lord’s Supper 

Guest Preacher: Rev. Mike Peacock 

Gathering and Welcome - Kevin Clark 

1st Gathering Song: “Come, Now Is the Time to Worship” - FPC Praise Band 

2nd Gathering Song: “Open the Eyes of My Heart” - FPC Praise Band 

Welcome - Diedra Flora                     

Call to Worship  - Diedra Flora 

In this sanctuary, the holiness of your presence fills us with awe.

Here in this sanctuary, O God, we find our safe place in you. 

In this sanctuary, we welcome all to experience your grace.

For holiness and safety are needed by us all,

Especially today we remember that Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me,

He instructed his disciples: do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." 

We welcome all with the love that comes from Jesus.

Come worship God in this safe and holy place.

Lighting the Peace Candle and Passing the Peace - Diedra Flora 

…The peace of Christ be with you. / And also with you.              

Response: “Doxology (Amen)” - FPC Praise Band 

Moment for All Ages - Rebecca Higman                                                                              

Presentation of our Gifts – Invitation and Prayer  - Don Doddridge 

…Let us pray the Unison Prayer of Dedication: 

We dedicate these gifts, Lord, even as we dedicate ourselves, trusting you in times of wilderness and ready to travel on in commitment to the promised Kingdom. Use us, Lord, in the work of that kingdom and make us truly grateful for all your gifts.  Amen. 

Offertory Song: “You Are My Vision” - FPC Praise Band 

Prayer for Illumination - Don Doddridge

First Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9: 16-23 - Don Doddridge

Sermon Scripture:   Mark 1: 29-39 - Mike Peacock 

Sermon: Mike Peacock

Lord’s Supper & Lord’s Prayer: Rev. Rebecca Higman, officiating 

Invitation to the Table

Prayer of Consecration 

…So now with the confidence of the Children of God, we are bold to pray: 

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.    

The Words of Institution   

The Communion of the People 

Unison Prayer after Communion:                   

God of glory, in this holy feast you have made us one with Christ, and with that great multitude of the faithful— those who hunger and thirst no more, who now worship night and day in your temple. Lead us in the paths of righteousness, and guide us to the springs of the water of life, until we join the choir of the redeemed, singing:  

Salvation belongs to our God who is seated on the throne,  and to the Lamb: Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.  

Announcements (for complete list, please see below) - Don Doddridge 

Final Worship Song: “God Of Wonders” - FPC Praise Band 

Annual Congregational Meeting - Docket 

Call to Order and Prayer – Moderating: Rev. Bill Wildhack Presbytery Stated Clerk 

Declaration of Quorum - Clerk of Session Jeannie Doddridge 

Report of the Officer Nominating Committee – Peter Bardin 

  • Slate for 2024 Officer Nominating Committee 

    • Elders:  Bill Shelton and Joan Karins 

    • PW Representative:  Rue Ann Porter 

    • At-Large Members:  Susan Schlecht, Eva Popovich, Al May, and Kyle Brinkman 

  • Nomination of an Elder for the 2-year unexpired term of Karen Mossman: Vicki Fox 

  • Nomination of a Member to serve on PNC to replace Chris Mossman: Gretchen Letterman 

Report from the Pastor Nominating Committee (Co-Chairs:  Bryan Bardin and Kirby Volz, PNC Members Don Doddridge, April Hussung, Lynne Mormino, Annie Zuercher and Gretchen Letterman, if elected above)  

Reports from Session Committees and Ministries 

  • Online link through First News   

  • Paper copies available at the front table and from the church office upon request 

  • Questions  

Motion that the meeting adjourn to reconvene at the close of the 11:00 Sanctuary service

Adjourn with Prayer and Benediction

Praise Band tag 

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Announcements:

Today, February 4

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

Monday, February 5

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

  • Faith & Fiction, 4 p.m., Room N-123

Tuesday, February 6

  • Beth Moore Bible Study (“A Study of Philippians - The Surpassing Value of Knowing Christ”), 9 a.m., Youth Center

Wednesday, February 7

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

Thursday, February 8

  • Bell Choir Rehearsal, 6 p.m., Choir Room

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

Friday, February 9

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

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

Sunday, February 11

  • Childcare available 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Pickups, Room S-203

  • New Member Inquirer’s Class, 10 a.m., Office Conference Room

  • Faith Journey class meets at 9:45 a.m. in Room S-202

  • Power Hour class meets at 10 a.m. in the Youth Center

  • Young Adults/Parents class meets at 10 a.m. in Room S-100

  • Teens class meets at 10 a.m. in Room S-205 (every other week)

Upcoming Events:

  • Wednesday, February 14, Ash Wednesday. Drive-through ashes and communion in the front circle drive from 12-2 p.m. and a formal worship service in the Chapel at 7 p.m.

  • Sunday, February 18, 10 a.m., Mission Sunday! We are collecting kids’ shoes  (all sizes), as well as money for socks, then we’ll be boxing/packing them for distribution

  • Wednesday, February 22, 6 p.m., Join us for our next Beach Drive Forum: Standing on the Promises: The Woodson African-American Museum of Florida on the Historic Gas Plant Site

Amy McCutcheon