October 5 - 9 AM Connect Service
October 5, 2025 – 9 a.m. Connect Worship Service
Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost / Lord’s Supper
World Communion Sunday
Rev. Robert Galloway
Gathering - Kevin Clark
1st Gathering Song: “Everlasting God” - FPC Praise Band
2nd Gathering Song: “Jesus Son of God” - FPC Praise Band
Welcome - Rev. Robert Galloway
Call to Worship - Robert Galloway
The earth is the Lord’s, and all that is in it.
From God’s hand flows blessing and life.
Our stories are gathered into God’s story of salvation.
Our lives are sustained by God’s mercy and grace.
With thankful hearts, we bring our offerings of praise.
With joyful voices, we lift up our worship.
We come before the God of all.
Let us worship the living Lord.
Call to Confession - Geoff Proud
Prayer of Confession (unison) - Geoff Proud
Merciful God, you call us to remember your saving acts, yet we forget your faithfulness in our daily lives. You call us to walk in the way of Christ, yet we wander after our own desires. You call us to love one another, yet we harbor grudges, withhold kindness, and fail to seek peace. We confess our pride, our fear, and our indifference. Forgive us, O Lord. Renew us by your Spirit, so that our lives may reflect your glory and our hearts may rest in your grace.
Assurance of Pardon - Geoff Proud
…Friends, believe the Good News: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven.
Passing the Peace - Geoff Proud
…The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you.
Response: “Soon and Very Soon” - FPC Praise Band
Friendship Pad Announcement - Robert Galloway
Time for Young Disciples - Robert Galloway
Worship Song: “Spirit, Open My Heart” - FPC Praise Band
Prayer for Illumination - Leonza Hudson
First Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-11 - Leonza Hudson
Sermon Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11 - Robert Galloway
…The word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
Sermon: "The Grace of Giving” - Robert Galloway
Affirmation of Faith: “We Believe” - FPC Praise Band
Invitation to Offering - Leonza Hudson
Offertory Song: “Multiplied” - FPC Praise Band
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..
Prayer continues...
We pray all these things as our Savior taught us, using the words:
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.
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 and cup of salvation. 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: “Thanks and Praise” - FPC Praise Band
Benediction - Robert Galloway
Praise Band tag
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Announcements:
Today, October 5
A Stephen Minister is available at the close of this service
Monday, October 6
Lectio/Visio Divina, 10 a.m., via Zoom
Faith & Fiction, 4 p.m., Church Office Conference Room
Tuesday, October 7
Ladies’ Bible Study (David: Seeking a Heart Like His), 9 a.m., Youth Center
Wednesday, October 8
Praise Band Rehearsal, 7 p.m., Youth Center
Thursday, October 9
Chancel Choir rehearsal, 7 p.m., Choir Room
Friday, October 10
Men’s Bible Study (in the book of Acts), 8 a.m., Room N-123
Men's Lunch Bible Study, 12 p.m., via Zoom
Arts Connection Gallery Opening for “Vibrant Expressions in Art” by Alfredo Garcia, 5 p.m., Chapel
Saturday, October 11
Memorial Service for Jean McCammon, 11 a.m., Sanctuary
Sunday, October 12
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-100
Faith Journey class, 9:45 a.m., Chapel
“Next” Adult class, 10 a.m., Room N-123
Upcoming Events:
Wednesday, October 15, 5:30 p.m., Beach Drive Forum: Cancer: Where Are We in our Quest to Defeat the Disease? by Dr. Monique Sajjad, DO
Sunday, October 19, Congregational Meeting to follow each worship service
Monday, October 20, 6:30 p.m., “Medicare Basics” presentation, Youth Center
Sunday, October 26, Trunk or Treat...fun for the whole family! 3-5 p.m. in the back parking lot. We will be collecting wrapped candy every Sunday in October.