November 16 - 9 AM Connect Service

9 a.m. Connect Worship Service 

November 16, 2025 – Twenty-Third Sunday After Pentecost 

Rev. Robert Galloway

Gathering and Welcome - Kevin Clark

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

2nd Gathering Song: “Jesus Son of God” - FPC Praise Band 

Welcome - Rev. Robert Galloway 

Call to Worship - Robert Galloway 

We come together to worship our God. 

Our God is the one who gives us breath and sustains our lives. 

We gather to remember what is true. 

The truth is that God's love is steadfast and God's grace never fails. 

In a world of change, God remains our constant hope. 

Our hope rests in God who is faithful and eternal.

Let us lift our voices and join the heavenly chorus in their song of praise. 

We sing to the Lord a new song and worship the Lord gladly.

Call to Confession - Ron Braun

Prayer of Confession (unison) - Ron Braun 

Eternal God, we confess that we often put our trust in things that do not last—in structures of stone, in human systems, in our own strength. We grow anxious when the world shifts around us. We forget your promise to be our strong foundation. Forgive us when we fail to look for your presence. Forgive us when we resist the uncomfortable work of your Spirit. By your mercy, renew our trust in what cannot be shaken. Remake us in your grace so we live lives with you as our foundation.

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: “Sanctuary” - 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 

Prayer for Illumination - Diedra Flora

First Scripture Reading: Isaiah 65:17-25 - Diedra Flora

Sermon Scripture: Luke 21:5-19 - Robert Galloway

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

Sermon - Robert Galloway

Affirmation of Faith: “We Believe” - FPC Praise Band 

Invitation to Offering - Diedra Flora 

…Please join me in a unison Prayer of Dedication:       

Great and giving God, we know every good and perfect gift comes from you. We give these offerings and pray they will not only supply the needs of others but also overflow with many thanksgivings to you. Thank you for our many blessings. Lord, show us how to use what you have given us to be a blessing to others. Amen. 

Offertory Song: “Offering” - FPC Praise Band

Welcome to Our New Members! - Robert Galloway 

  • Rich & Christine Charlton (daughter Callie) 

  • Patrick & Laura Kellermann (daughters Camden and Isabella) 

  • Stephen & Misha Shamp (sons Griffin & Reid) 

  • AJ & Becca Tyner (sons Blake and Beau) 

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: “Multiplied” - FPC Praise Band 

Benediction - Robert Galloway                         

Praise Band tag 

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Announcements:

Today, November 16

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

Monday, November 17

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

Wednesday, November 19

  • Beach Drive Forum: Welcome to Florida! Fun Tales from America’s Most Interesting State by guest speaker Craig Pittman, 5:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall

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

Thursday, November 20

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

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

Friday, November 21

  • 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 

  • Memorial service for Dr. Peter Armacost, 1:30 p.m., Sanctuary

Sunday, November 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-2nd grade), 10 a.m., S-100

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

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

Upcoming Events:

  • Monday, November 24, 7:00 p.m., stated Session meeting

  • Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28, Church Office closed for Thanksgiving

  • Saturday, November 29, 11:00 a.m., Memorial service for Martha Wallace, Sanctuary

  • Friday, December 5, 7:00 p.m., Many Moods of Christmas benefit concert, Sanctuary

Amy McCutcheon