May 11 - 9 AM Connect Service
9 a.m. Connect Worship Service
May 11, 2025 - Fourth Sunday of Easter
Rev. Robert Galloway
Gathering and Welcome - Kevin Clark
1st Gathering Song: “Rising” - FPC Praise Band
2nd Gathering Song: “Who You Say I Am” - FPC Praise Band
Welcome - Rev. Robert Galloway
Call to Worship - Robert Galloway
How majestic is our creator, the Lord our God.
God’s power and love is proclaimed through the wonder of the universe.
God tends the lilies of the field,
And feeds the birds of the air.
The Lord cares for us even more than these.
God calls us beloved children. Let us respond with trust, wonder, and praise.
Come, let us worship God.
Call to Confession - Lynne Mormino
Prayer of Confession - Lynne Mormino
Merciful God, you have made us in your image and called us good, yet we worry more than we trust you. We hoard rather than share. We look inward instead of upward. We forget that your care sustains all life. We are quick to praise you when all is well, but slow to trust you in seasons of uncertainty. Forgive our fear, restore our faith, and remind us that we belong to you.
Assurance of Pardon - Lynne Mormino
…Friends, believe the good news: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven!
Passing the Peace - Lynne Mormino
…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: “Holy Water” - FPC Praise Band
*Affirmation of Faith: Apostle’s Creed (unison) - Ron Braun
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 - Ron Braun
Old Testament Reading: Psalm 8 - Ron Braun
New Testament Reading: Matthew 6:25-34 - Robert Galloway
…The word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
Sermon: “Our Creed" - Robert Galloway
Invitation to Offering - Ron Braun
…Please join me in a unison Prayer of Dedication:
God of providence, you provide enough for today and hope for tomorrow. May these offerings be signs of trust in your care, instruments of your peace, and seeds of your renewing grace in our church and in your world. Shape us into stewards who give with joy and followers who serve with purpose. Let our generosity reflect your love that holds all things together.
Offertory Song: “Take My Life” - FPC Praise Band
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 (please see below for complete list of announcements) - Robert Galloway
Final Worship Song: “God of Wonders” - FPC Praise Band
Congregational Meeting
Benediction - Robert Galloway
Praise Band tag
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Announcements:
Today, May 11
A Stephen Minister is available at the close of this service
Men’s Meatloaf Ministry, 1:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall kitchen
Monday, May 12
Lectio/Visio Divina, 10 a.m., via Zoom
Wednesday, May 14
Wednesday Night Dinner: Fiesta! 5:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall. Please RSVP online HERE or by calling the Church Office.
Praise Band Rehearsal, 7 p.m., Youth Center
Thursday, May 15
Chancel Choir Rehearsal, 7 p.m., Choir Room
Friday, May 16
Men's Bible Study, 8 a.m., Room N-123
Men's Lunch Bible Study, 12 p.m., via Zoom
Westminster piano concert (free to FPC!), 3:30 p.m. (time correction), Sanctuary
Sunday, May 18
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:
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