June 1 - 9 AM Connect Service

June 1, 2025 – 9 a.m. Connect Worship Service 

Seventh Sunday of Easter/Lord’s Supper 

Rev. Robert Galloway

Gathering - Kevin Clark

1st Gathering Song: “Firm Foundation (He Won't)” - FPC Praise Band 

2nd Gathering Song: “How Can I Keep From Singing” - FPC Praise Band                                  

Welcome - Rev. Robert Galloway

Call to Worship - Robert Galloway                                                                    

Once written on stone, now inscribed on our hearts,  

God's Word lives and moves within us.  

We are one body with many gifts,  

called to build up the body of Christ.  

In Christ, mercy flows, and life has no end,  

so we gather with joy and thanksgiving.  

Come, let us worship God.

Call to Confession - Don Doddridge

Prayer of Confession (unison) - Don Doddridge

God of mercy, you have marked us as your own and bound us together in Christ, but we confess we are quick to forget your grace. We withhold kindness, speak judgmentally, and break the bonds of peace. We act as if your forgiveness is scarce, and your love is conditional. Write your mercy on our hearts again. Teach us to live as your forgiven and forgiving people. 

Assurance of Pardon - Don Doddridge

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

Passing the Peace - Don Doddridge

…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: Blessing of the Honduras Mission Team - Robert Galloway 

Worship Song: “Jesus Paid It All” - FPC Praise Band

Prayer for Illumination - Leonza Hudson

First Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 31:31-34 - Leonza Hudson 

Sermon Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-13 - Robert Galloway  

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

Sermon: “Our Creed” - Robert Galloway

*Affirmation of Faith: Apostles’ Creed (unison) - Leonza Hudson 

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 - Leonza Hudson

Offertory Song: “Thanks and Praise” - 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. 

Lord’s Prayer  

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. 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: “My Lighthouse” - FPC Praise Band 

Benediction - Robert Galloway  

Praise Band tag  

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Announcements:

Today, June 1

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

Monday, June 2

  • Lectio/Visio Divina on break (resumes June 9)

  • Stated Session meeting, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, June 4

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

Friday, June 6

  • Men's 8 a.m. Bible Study - on summer break

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

Sunday, June 8 - Pentecost

  • 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 

  • Mission Team leaves for Honduras (returns June 15) 

Upcoming Events:

  • Tuesday, June 17, New Ladies’ Bible Study begins, 9 a.m., Youth Center

  • Saturday, June 28, FPC participates in the St Pete Pride Parade; see First News for more details on how you can get involved!

Amy McCutcheon