May 18 - 9 AM Connect Service

9 a.m. Connect Worship Service 

May 18, 2025 - Fifth Sunday of Easter 

Rev. Robert Galloway

Gathering and Welcome - Kevin Clark

1st Gathering Song: “Hallelujah (Your Love Is Amazing)” - FPC Praise Band 

2nd Gathering Song: “Grace Greater” - FPC Praise Band

Welcome - Rev. Robert Galloway

Call to Worship - Robert Galloway

In the beginning was the Word,  

And the Word was with God, and the Word was God.  

The Word became flesh and was born to this world.  

He became human, sharing in our life and in our death.

 He dwelled among us, full of grace and truth.  

From Christ, we have all received grace upon grace.   

In him was life, and the life was the light of all people.   

The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.   

Come, let us worship God.

Call to Confession - Bill Ferrari

Prayer of Confession - Bill Ferrari 

Merciful God, you sent your son in to the world so that we might know you and be reconciled to you. Yet, we do not welcome your presence in our lives. Our words and actions are misaligned. We praise Christ’s name, but we do not live by his example. We speak of love, but we withhold compassion to our neighbors. We claim all people are made in God’s image, but we fail to show others respect and grace. Forgive us, O God. Heal what is broken in us. Restore in us your Spirit and teach us again the way of self-giving love.

Assurance of Pardon - Bill Ferrari 

…Friends, believe the good news: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven! 

Passing the Peace - Bill Ferrari 

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

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

Honoring Matthew Schlecht, newly graduated senior

Friendship Pad Announcement - Robert Galloway

Time for Young Disciples - Robert Galloway

Worship Song: “10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)” - FPC Praise Band

*Affirmation of Faith: Apostle’s Creed (unison) - Lynne Mormino

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 - Lynne Mormino

First Scripture Reading: John 1:1-14 - Lynne Mormino

Sermon Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11 - Robert Galloway 

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

Sermon: “Our Creed: Jesus Christ the Humbled and the Exalted” - Robert Galloway  

Invitation to Offering - Lynne Mormino

…Please join me in a unison Prayer of Dedication: 

Great and generous God, you call us to follow your son with every part of our lives. Make us generous in what we give and in how we live. Help us to be attentive to the needs of others, steadfast in service, and joyful in hope. We offer these tithes and offerings to show our desire to serve you. Transform and multiply them to be instruments of healing, acts of kindness, and seeds of hope. Amen.

Offertory Song: “Offering” - FPC Praise Band  

Introduction of New FPC Members - Robert Galloway

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: “Our God Saves” - FPC Praise Band & Children 

Benediction - Robert Galloway                         

Praise Band tag 

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Announcements:

 Today, May 18

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

Monday, May 19

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

Wednesday, May 21

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

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

Thursday, May 22

  • No Chancel Choir Rehearsal: on summer break

Friday, May 23

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

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

Sunday, May 25

  • 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-202, S-100

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

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

Upcoming Events:

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

Amy McCutcheon