June 15 - 9 AM Connect Service

9 a.m. Connect Worship Service 

June 15, 2025 - Trinity Sunday 

Rev. Robert Galloway

Gathering and Welcome - Kevin Clark

1st Gathering Song: “Rising” - FPC Praise Band

2nd Gathering Song: “His Mercy Is More” - FPC Praise Band 

Welcome - Rev. Robert Galloway

Call to Worship - Robert Galloway      

Wisdom calls out to all people;  

her voice rises above the noise of the world.  

She was with God before the first dawn.  

Wisdom rejoices in creation and delights in humanity.  

She invites us to walk in the way of understanding.  

When we walk in the way, we live in grace and rejoice in hope.  

 Let us worship God.

Call to Confession - Kevin Clark

Prayer of Confession (unison) - Kevin Clark

God of love, you offer peace, but we hold on to worry. You pour out grace, but we act as if it is scarce. You call us to grow, but we try to avoid discomfort. We speak more than we listen, and we move faster than we pray. We miss the joy of your presence because we focus on ourselves. Forgive us, O Lord. Renew your Spirit in us, so we may live more fully into your grace and truth. 

Assurance of Pardon - Kevin Clark

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

Passing the Peace - Kevin Clark                                                                                                 

…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

Prayer for Illumination - Lynne Mormino

First Scripture Reading: Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31 - Lynne Mormino

Sermon Scripture: Romans 5:1-5 - Robert Galloway 

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

Sermon: “The Trinity: A Perfect Mystery” - Robert Galloway

Worship Song: “Good, Good Father” - FPC Praise Band 

Affirmation of Faith: Nicene Creed (unison) - Robert Galloway

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.  We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became truly human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen. 

Invitation to Offering - Lynne Mormino   

Offertory Song: “Evidence” - FPC Praise Band 

Prayer of Dedication (unison) - Lynne Mormino

Gracious God, we offer these gifts with joy and thanksgiving. We present our tithes, offerings, and our very lives. Take them and multiply them for the benefit of all and for the glory of your name.  Help us to be joyful partners as we build up the  kingdom here on earth. Through Christ, we have access to grace beyond measure, so may our giving reflect the abundance of your love. We pray all this in the name of our triune God, the Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer. 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: “God So Loved” - FPC Praise Band 

Benediction - Robert Galloway                         

Praise Band tag 

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Announcements:

Today, June 15

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

Monday, June 16

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

Tuesday, June 17

  • Ladies’ Bible Study, 9 a.m., Youth Center

Wednesday, June 18

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

Friday, June 20

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

Sunday, June 22

  • 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-203

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

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

Upcoming Events:

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

  • Friday, July 4th, Ice Cream Social…stay tuned for details!

  • Friday, July 4th, Church Office closed

Amy McCutcheon