June 22 - 9 AM Connect Service

9 a.m. Connect Worship Service 

June 22, 2025 - Second Sunday After Pentecost 

Rev. Robert Galloway

Gathering and Welcome - Kevin Clark

1st Gathering Song: “God of Wonders” - FPC Praise Band  

2nd Gathering Song: “Open the Eyes of My Heart” - FPC Praise Band 

Welcome - Rev. Robert Galloway 

Call to Worship - Robert Galloway

Come, you who are God’s beloved, to this place of welcome and worship. 
In Christ, we are no longer strangers, but siblings. 
Come with your questions, your burdens, and your longing. 
The one who calmed the storm and set the captive free is here. 
In this place, there is no longer Jew or Greek, no longer slave or free. 
In this place, we are clothed with Christ and called children of God. 
Let us lay aside fear and division, 
And let us worship the God who heals, restores, and unites us in love. 

Call to Confession - Bill Ferrari 

Prayer of Confession - Bill Ferrari 

Holy and gracious God, we come to you as people who are fractured and divided. We name you as Lord, but we live as though we belong to ourselves. We exclude others when you include all. We judge our neighbor while you show endless mercy. We forget the ways you forgive as we condemn those around us. Forgive us, O Lord. Restore in us the image of Christ and refresh your Spirit within us. Remove our sin, so that we may live as your beloved children. 

Assurance of Pardon - Bill Ferrari 

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

Passing the Peace - Bill Ferrari 

…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: “Grace Greater” - FPC Praise Band 

Prayer for Illumination - Mary Blazier-Higman

First Scripture Reading: Galatians 3:23-29 - Mary Blazier-Higman 

Sermon Scripture: Luke 8:26-39 - Robert Galloway 

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

Sermon: “Scared by Blessings” - Robert Galloway  

*Affirmation of Faith: Apostles’ Creed (unison) - Mary Blazier-Higman                

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 - Mary Blazier-Higman

Offertory Song: “Offering” - FPC Praise Band 

Prayer of Dedication (unison) - Mary Blazier-Higman 

God of unity and compassion, bless these offerings and our very lives, so that they may serve your reconciling work in the world. Where there is division, sow peace. Where there is need, send us. Take these gifts and use them for your glory, so that the good news may be proclaimed to those still waiting for healing and hope. Use us to reflect the boundless grace we have received in Christ. 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: “Friend of God” - FPC Praise Band 

Benediction - Robert Galloway                          

Praise Band tag 

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Announcements:

Today, June 22

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

Monday, June 23

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

Tuesday, June 24

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

  • Christian Meditation will be on break until August

Wednesday, June 25

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

Friday, June 27

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

Saturday, June 28

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

Sunday, June 29

  • 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:

  • Friday, July 4th, Ice Cream Social, 7 p.m., Fellowship Hall

  • Friday, July 4th, Church Office Closed

Amy McCutcheon