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!