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!