September 28 - 9 AM Connect Service

9 a.m. Connect Worship Service 

September 28, 2025 – Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost 

Stephen Ministry 25th Anniversary  

Rev. Robert Galloway

Gathering and Welcome - Kevin Clark 

1st Gathering Song: “Unfailing Love” - FPC Praise Band  

2nd Gathering Song: “Today Is The Day” - FPC Praise Band  

Welcome - Rev. Robert Galloway

Call to Worship - Robert Galloway 

Come into the presence of the living God. 

We come seeking grace, mercy, and peace. 

The Spirit has given gifts for the building up of the Church. 

We are called to proclaim, to serve, and to care. 

Christ’s mercy is abundant; God’s consolation never fails. 

We share God's mercy with one neighbor and the world. 

Come, let us worship our God who comforts and consoles.  

Come, let us worship our Almighty God. 

Call to Confession - Molly Krebs

Prayer of Confession (unison) - Molly Krebs 

Holy God, you have joined us together as one body, yet we confess that we live as separate members. When you call us to bear one another’s burdens, we turn away from those who are suffering. We confess our reluctance to draw near to another’s pain. You command us to comfort as we have been comforted, but we keep your mercy for ourselves. Forgive us, O God. Make us instruments of your consolation, so that through us, others may glimpse the mercy and grace of Jesus Christ our Lord.

Assurance of Pardon - Molly Krebs 

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

Passing the Peace - Molly Krebs 

…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: “My Lighthouse" - FPC Praise Band/Youth Singers 

Prayer for Illumination - Dottie Young

First Scripture Reading: Acts 6:1-8 - Dottie Young 

*Hymn #727: "Will You Let Me Be Your Servant" THE SERVANT SONG 

Sermon Scripture:  2 Corinthians 1:2-7 - Robert Galloway 

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

Sermon: “Christ-Centered Caring” - Robert Galloway

*Affirmation of Faith: Apostles’ Creed (unison) - Robert Galloway 

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. 

A Time for Caring: Stephen Ministry - Marilyn Mulcahy 

Invitation to Offering - Marilyn Mulcahy 

…Please join me in a unison Prayer of Dedication:       

Holy One, you call us to be vessels of your compassion. We dedicate these gifts to the work of your Church, that the hungry may be fed, the lonely visited, and the sorrowful consoled. By your Spirit, use what we bring and who we are to extend Christ's care into the world. Make us faithful partners in your mission, so that the world sees the mercy and joy of your reign. 

Offertory Song/Time For Teaching: "Spirit, Open My Heart” (WILD MOUNTAIN THYME) - 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: “Glorious Day” - FPC Praise Band 

Benediction - Robert Galloway                         

Praise Band tag 

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Announcements:

Today, September 28

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

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

Monday, September 29

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

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

Tuesday, September 30

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

Wednesday, October 1

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

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

  • All Elder and Deacon Nominations are due  

Thursday, October 2

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

Friday, October 3

  • 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, October 5

  • 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, October 6, Faith & Fiction, 4 p.m., Church Office Conference Room (note new location!)

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

  • Saturday, October 11, 11 a.m., Memorial Service for Jean McCammon, Sanctuary

  • Wednesday, October 15, 5:30 p.m., Beach Drive Forum: Cancer: Where Are We in our Quest to Defeat the Disease? by Dr. Monique Sajjad, DO

  • Sunday, October 19, Congregational Meeting to follow each worship service

Amy McCutcheon