May 30 - 9 AM Connect Service

May 4, 2025 – 9 a.m. Connect Worship Service 

3rd Sunday of Easter / Lord’s Supper 

Rev. Robert Galloway

Gathering - Kevin Clark

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

2nd Gathering Song: “Love the Lord” - FPC Praise Band  

Welcome - Rev. Robert Galloway

Call to Worship - Robert Galloway 

We gather to remember what we believe - 

That God is faithful and steadfast from generation to generation.  

We gather to proclaim what we have heard -  

That Christ is risen and grace is real.  

We gather as God’s beloved children.    

We are a people raised in truth, strengthened in love, alive in faith.  

Come, let us worship God.    

Call to Confession - Gretchen Letterman

Prayer of Confession (unison) - Gretchen Letterman                                                                  

Merciful God, we confess that we have not trusted your promises. We cling to our own strength instead of resting in your covenants. We hesitate to share the faith that stirs within us. We forget your commandments and live as if we belong to ourselves. Have mercy on us. Lead our hearts back to you, so that we may proclaim with boldness the grace we have received. 

Assurance of Pardon - Gretchen Letterman

…Friends believe the Good News: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. 

Passing the Peace - Gretchen Letterman                                                                                           

…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: “Evidence” - FPC Praise Band

*Affirmation of Faith: Apostle’s Creed (unison) - Dave Hunt                                              

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 - Dave Hunt

First Scripture Reading: Romans 10:5-18 - Dave Hunt

Sermon Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9 - Robert Galloway  

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

Sermon: “Our Creed: Affirming our Faith” - Robert Galloway

Invitation to Offering - Dave Hunt     

Offertory Song: “Lord, I Need You” - 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 so 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: “Friend of God” - FPC Praise Band 

Benediction - Robert Galloway                                   

Praise Band tag  

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Announcements:

Today, May 4

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

  • Rev. Robert Galloway’s Installation Service, 4 p.m., Sanctuary, followed by a reception in the Chapel

Monday, May 5

  • Lectio/Visio Divina (taking a break May 5; resumes May 12)

Wednesday, May 7

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

Thursday, May 8

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

Friday, May 9

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

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

Sunday, May 11

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

  • Connect Service, 9 a.m., Youth Center

  • Session has called (brief) congregational meetings after each worship service to approve the recommendation by the Nominating Committee to fill the 2025 session term for an elder who will be moving.

  • 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 

  • New Member Class (Part 2), 10 a.m., Church Office; please call the Church Office to RSVP!

  • Mission Sunday project, 10 a.m., Fellowship Hall (packing health kits for our summer Honduras mission trip; see First News for details!)

Upcoming Events:

  • Wednesday, May 14, Wednesday Night Dinner: Fiesta! 5:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall. Please RSVP online or by calling the Church Office.

  • Friday, May 16, 2:30 p.m., Westminster piano concert (free to FPC!), Sanctuary

  • Wednesday, May 21, 5:30 p.m., Beach Drive Forum: Artificial Intelligence is Here, Ready or Not! Guest speaker: Chip Scanlan, Fellowship Hall

  • Monday, May 26, Church Office closed for Memorial Day

Amy McCutcheon