September 21 - 9 AM Connect Service

9 a.m. Connect Worship Service - September 21, 2025

Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost/World Day of Peace

Rev. Robert Galloway 

Gathering and Welcome - Kevin Clark

1st Gathering Song: “Our God Saves” - FPC Praise Band  

2nd Gathering Song: “Lord, I Need You” - FPC Praise Band 

Welcome - Rev. Robert Galloway

Call to Worship - Robert Galloway 

Come, people of God, to hear the word that gives life. 

We come seeking truth that transforms and hope that endures. 

Come with your questions, your doubts, your longing for meaning. 

We come trusting that God meets us in our searching. 

Come as you are—weary or joyful, certain or wondering. 

We come knowing that God's love embraces our whole selves. 

God's Spirit is with us. 

Let us worship the God who makes all things new.

Call to Confession - Geoff Proud

Prayer of Confession (unison) - Geoff Proud    

Merciful God, you have given us your word as a lamp for our path, yet we confess we often stumble in darkness of our own making. We read your scripture but fail to let it transform our hearts. We hear your call to unity but sow division. We know your commandments but choose our own way. We speak of love but harbor resentment. Create in us clean hearts, O God, and renew within us the joy of your salvation so that we live as your faithful disciples who seek your will and obey your commands. 

Assurance of Pardon - Geoff Proud    

…Friends, believe the Good News: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven! 

Passing the Peace - Geoff Proud    

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

Response: “Soon and Very Soon” - FPC Praise Band   

Friendship Pad Announcement - Robert Galloway

Time for Young Disciples - Robert Galloway 

Worship Song: “Let My Words Be Few” - FPC Praise Band 

Prayer for Illumination - Diedra Flora

First Scripture Reading: Nehemiah 8:1-12 - Diedra Flora 

Sermon Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:26-33 - Robert Galloway 

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

Sermon: “Our Worship - Our Role” - Robert Galloway

*Affirmation of Faith: Apostles’ Creed (unison) - Diedra Flora 

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 - Diedra Flora 

…Please join me in a unison Prayer of Dedication:       

Almighty God, we present these offerings to you, given by your people for the work of your church. As each member contributes to the life of this congregation, we bring these gifts in faithful stewardship. Direct the use of these resources according to your will, that they may strengthen the work of this community and extend your kingdom. Through these offerings, may your gospel be proclaimed, your people equipped, and your love made known in our community and beyond. In Christ's name we pray, Amen.

Offertory Song: “Jesus Son of God” - 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 (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, September 21

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

  • Mission Sunday project: Pool party at Cedarkirk, 1-4 p.m.

Monday, September 22

  • Lectio/Visio Divina, 10 a.m., via Zoom

  • Stated Session meeting, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, September 23

  • Ladies’ Bible Study (David: Seeking a Heart Like His), 9 a.m., Youth Center

  • Christian Meditation, 7 p.m., Chapel 

Wednesday, September 24

  • Wednesday Night Dinner (Pasta Night!) and Strategic Planning Committee Listening Session, 6 p.m., Fellowship Hall

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

Thursday, September 25

  • Chancel Choir rehearsal, 7 p.m., Choir Room

Friday, September 26

  • Men’s Bible Study (in the book of Acts), 8 a.m., Room N-123

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

Sunday, September 28 - Stephen Ministry Sunday!

  • 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-100

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

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

  • Strategic Planning Committee Listening Session, 10:15 a.m., Fellowship Hall

Upcoming Events:

  • Monday, September 29, Card Fellowship, 1:30 p.m., Church Office Conference Room

  • Wednesday, October 1, Senior Luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Fellowship Hall (look for sign-up sheets or call the Church Office to RSVP)

  • Sunday, October 5, Strategic Planning Committee Listening Sessions, 10:15 a.m., Fellowship Hall

  • Monday, October 6, Faith & Fiction, 4 p.m., Room N-123

  • Friday, October 10, Arts Connection Gallery Opening for “Vibrant Expressions in Art” by Alfredo Garcia, 5 p.m., Chapel

Amy McCutcheon