November 9 - 9 AM Connect Service
9 a.m. Connect Worship Service
November 9, 2025 – Twenty-Second Sunday After Pentecost
Rev. Robert Galloway
Gathering and Welcome - Kevin Clark
1st Gathering Song: “Open the Eyes of My Heart” - FPC Praise Band
2nd Gathering Song: “God So Loved” - FPC Praise Band
Welcome - Rev. Robert Galloway
Call to Worship - Robert Galloway
Come, people of God, gather with hearts open to the voice of the Lord.
For the Lord is righteous and just, faithful in all ways and near to those who seek the Lord.
In every season, God’s word gives us light; in every step, God’s grace goes before us.
Though our strength may falter, God renews us by grace.
Let us come to worship—with reverence, with hope, with joy.
We lift our praise to God, our rock and our redeemer.
Call to Confession - Leonza Hudson
Prayer of Confession (unison) - Leonza Hudson
Gracious Lord, you call us to be steadfast and faithful, yet we confess how often we grow impatient with your timing. We rely on our strength and forget your power. We claim your promises but neglect your commands. Forgive our wandering hearts. By your Spirit, root us again in your word, and teach us to live as people of grace and hope.
Assurance of Pardon - Leonza Hudson
…Friends, believe the Good News: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven!
Passing the Peace
…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
Prayer for Illumination - Gretchen Letterman
First Scripture Reading: Psalm 119:137-144 - Gretchen Letterman
Sermon Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12 - Robert Galloway
…The word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
Sermon - Robert Galloway
Worship Song: “10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)” - FPC Praise Band
Affirmation of Faith: Apostles’ 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.
Invitation to Offering - Gretchen Letterman
…Please join me in a unison Prayer of Dedication:
Holy and loving God, you have called us into your story of grace, and invited us to take part in your work of healing and hope. With thankful hearts, we offer you these gifts—signs of our trust in your providence and our desire to serve your kingdom. Bless these offerings and all who give, that through our shared life, your justice might be made known, your mercy extended, and your name glorified in this church, in this community, and beyond. Amen.
Offertory Song: “Come Thou Fount” - 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: “Love the Lord” - FPC Praise Band
Benediction - Robert Galloway
Praise Band tag
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Today, November 9
A Stephen Minister is available at the close of this service
Men’s Meatloaf Ministry, 1:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall kitchen
“A Veteran’s Salute” concert, 4 p.m., Sanctuary
Monday, November 10
Lectio/Visio Divina, 10 a.m., via Zoom
Tuesday, November 11
Ladies’ Bible Study (David: Seeking a Heart Like His), 9 a.m., Youth Center
Christian Meditation, 7 p.m., Chapel
Wednesday, November 12
“Friendsgiving” Potluck Dinner, 6 p.m., Fellowship Hall. Please RSVP!
Praise Band Rehearsal, 7 p.m., Youth Center
Thursday, November 13
Bell Choir rehearsal, 6 p.m., Choir Room
Chancel Choir rehearsal, 7 p.m., Choir Room
Friday, November 14
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
Sunday, November 16
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:
Wednesday, November 19, 5:30 p.m., Beach Drive Forum: Welcome to Florida! Fun Tales from America’s Most Interesting State by guest speaker Craig Pittman
Friday, November 21, 1:30 p.m., memorial service for Dr. Peter Armacost
Monday, November 24, 7:00 p.m., stated Session meeting
Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28, Church Office closed for Thanksgiving