June 8 - 9 AM Connect Service

9 a.m. Connect Worship Service 

June 8, 2025 - Day of Pentecost 

Rev. Robert Galloway

Gathering and Welcome - Kevin Clark

1st Gathering Song: - FPC Praise Band

2nd Gathering Song: - FPC Praise Band 

Welcome - Rev. Robert Galloway

Call to Worship - Robert Galloway      

The Spirit of God moves in the world and among the people, 

not confined, not controlled, but a comfort to all.  

On Pentecost, heaven meets earth  

and a fearful people became a bold church.  

We are alive in the Spirit  

and proclaim the wondrous works of God. 

Come, let us worship God.

Call to Confession - Bill Wanless

Prayer of Confession (unison) - Bill Wanless

Holy God, we confess that we are slow to recognize your Spirit at work in the world. You speak, and we do not always listen. You give gifts, and we question their value. You unite us, and still we cling to division. Forgive us for the ways we stifle your Spirit, resist your grace, and forget the promise of life everlasting. By your mercy, breathe new life into us once again. 

Assurance of Pardon - Bill Wanless

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

Passing the Peace  - Bill Wanless                                                                                                  

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

Response: - FPC Praise Band

Friendship Pad Announcement - Robert Galloway

Time for Young Disciples - Robert Galloway

Worship Song: - FPC Praise Band 

Prayer for Illumination - Gretchen Letterman

First Scripture Reading: Numbers 11:24-30 - Gretchen Letterman

Sermon Scripture: Acts 2:1-13 - Robert Galloway 

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

Sermon: “Our Creed: Who or What? Spirit or Ghost?” - Robert Galloway 

Affirmation of Faith: Apostle’s Creed - FPC Praise Band

Invitation to Offering - Gretchen Letterman

Offertory Song: - FPC Praise Band 

Prayer of Dedication (unison) - Robert Galloway

Generous God, you have poured out your Spirit and blessed us with gifts for ministry. On this Pentecost day, we remember how you formed your Church - one body with many voices, united in praise and purpose. Accept these offerings as signs of our gratitude and faith. Use them - and use us - for the building up of your Church, for the care of your people, and for the work of your kingdom, until all know the promise of life everlasting. Amen.

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: - FPC Praise Band 

Benediction - Robert Galloway                         

Praise Band tag

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Announcements:

Today, June 8

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

  • Men’s Meatloaf Ministry, 1:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall kitchen

Monday, June 9

  • Lectio/Visio Divina, 9 a.m., via Zoom

Tuesday, June 10

  • Christian Meditation, 7 p.m., Chapel

Wednesday, June 11

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

Friday, June 13

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

Sunday, June 15

  • 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 returns from Honduras

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