September 7 - 9 AM Connect Service

September 7, 2025 – 9 a.m. Connect Worship Service 

Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost / Lord’s Supper 

Rev. Robert Galloway

Gathering - Kevin Clark

1st Gathering Song: “Glorious Day” - FPC Praise Band 

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

Welcome - Rev. Robert Galloway

Call to Worship - Robert Galloway 

This is the day the Lord has made. 

We will rejoice and be glad in it. 

On the road and at the table, Christ meets us. 

In word and sacrament, Christ opens our eyes. 

Let us worship the living God. 

For God’s steadfast love endures forever.

Call to Confession - Dottie Young

Prayer of Confession (unison) - Dottie Young

Faithful God, you call us to follow the way of Christ, but we choose the familiar path of our own desires. You invite us to trust, but we cling to control. You set before us life and blessings, yet we often turn toward fear and doubt. Forgive us, O Lord. Set our hearts on fire with your truth, so that we may walk with you in faith, and proclaim your good news in word and deed. 

Assurance of Pardon - Dottie Young

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

Passing the Peace - Dottie Young                                                              

…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: “Thanks and Praise” - FPC Praise Band 

Prayer for Illumination - Lynne Mormino

First Scripture Reading: Joshua 24:14-28 - Lynne Mormino

Sermon Scripture: Luke 24:13-28 - Robert Galloway

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

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

Affirmation of Faith: “We Believe" - FPC Praise Band

Invitation to Offering -  Lynne Mormino

Offertory Song: “Goodness of God” - FPC Praise Band 

Lord’s Supper & Lord’s Prayer - Robert Galloway 

Invitation 

The Great Thanksgiving  

The Lord be with you. And also with you. 

Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. 

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise..  

…We pray all these things as our Savior taught us, using the words:  

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.    

Words of Institution 

The Bread and the Cup 

Prayer of Thanksgiving (unison):  

God of grace, you renew us at your table with the bread of life and cup of salvation. You nourish us with your unending love. May this gift of grace strengthen us in faith, deepen our love for one another, and empower us to serve you with joy and compassion. Guide us to live as Christ’s disciples in the world. Fill us with your Spirit, that we may be witnesses to your love in all we do. Amen. 

Announcements (for complete list, please see below) - Robert Galloway

Final Worship Song: “Glorious One” - FPC Praise Band 

Benediction - Robert Galloway                                   

Praise Band tag 

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Announcements:

Today, September 7

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

Monday, September 8

  • Lectio Divina resumes, 10 a.m., via Zoom

Tuesday, September 9

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

  • Christian Meditation, 7 p.m., Chapel

Wednesday, September 10

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

Thursday, September 11

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

Friday, September 12

  • 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 14

  • 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

  • Men’s Meatloaf Ministry cooking, 1:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall 

Upcoming Events:

  • Wednesday, September 17, 5:30 p.m., Beach Drive Forum: The Art of Pivoting Without Tripping and Falling! Strategies for Navigating Life Transitions

  • Sunday, September 21, 1-4 p.m., Mission Sunday: pool party for Beth-El kids! See First News for ways you can get involved!

Amy McCutcheon