January 11 - 9 AM Connect Service

9 a.m. Connect Worship Service 

January 11, 2026 – Baptism of the Lord 

Rev. Robert Galloway

Gathering and Welcome - Kevin Clark

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

2nd Gathering Song: “Open Up the Heavens” - FPC Praise Band

Welcome - Rev. Robert Galloway 

Call to Worship - Robert Galloway 

The voice of God speaks over the waters, calling creation into purpose and promise. 

We gather to listen for that voice and to live by the promise made. 

God names his creation beloved and calls it good. 

We come as those claimed by grace and called to faithfulness. 

Here, the Spirit meets us and anoints us as God’s own. 

We worship the One who has made us, named us, and sent us. Come, let us worship God.

Call to Confession - Diedra Flora

Prayer of Confession (unison) - Diedra Flora 

Holy and gracious God, you call us your beloved, yet we live as though we don't know. We resist your call, ignore your justice, and protect our own interest. We have failed to love our neighbors fully and to trust your promises deeply. Forgive what we have done, and what we have left undone. By your Spirit, return us to the freedom of your mercy and shape us again for lives of faithfulness and joy.

Assurance of Pardon - Diedra Flora 

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

Passing the Peace - Diedra Flora 

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

Response: “Sanctuary” - FPC Praise Band 

Friendship Pad Announcement - Robert Galloway

Time for Young Disciples - Robert Galloway 

Prayer for Illumination - Leonza Hudson

First Scripture Reading: Isaiah 42:1-9 - Leonza Hudson 

Sermon Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17 - Robert Galloway 

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

Sermon - Robert Galloway

Worship Song: “Holy Water” - FPC Praise Band

Affirmation of Faith: Apostles’ Creed (unison) - Leonza Hudson 

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 - Leonza Hudson 

…Please join me in a unison Prayer of Dedication:       

Gracious God, you have given us more than we could ask or imagine. We return these gifts as acts of thanksgiving, not obligation. Bless what we bring and who we are becoming, that our lives, our labor, and our love may bear witness to your mercy and your reign. Amen.

Offertory Song: “His Mercy Is More” - 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: “Everlasting God” - FPC Praise Band 

Benediction - Robert Galloway                         

Praise Band tag 

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Announcements:

Today, January 11

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

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

Monday, January 12

  • Lectio/Visio Divina on break

Tuesday, January 13

  • Ladies’ Bible Study, 9 a.m., Fellowship Hall

Wednesday, January 14

  • Fellowship Dinner, 6 p.m., Fellowship Hall. Please RSVP by Monday!

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

Thursday, January 15

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

Friday, January 16

  • Co-Ed Bible Study (in the book of Romans), 8 a.m., Room N-123

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

Sunday, January 18

  • 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-2nd grade), 10 a.m., S-100

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

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

Upcoming Events:

  • Monday, January 19, Church Office closed for MLK, Jr. Day

  • Monday, January 26, Stated Session meeting, 7 p.m.

  • Friday, January 30, Arts Connection Gallery Opening, 5:30 p.m., Chapel

  • Monday, February 2, Faith & Fiction, 4 p.m., Room N-123

  • Wednesday, February 4, Beach Drive Forum, 5:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall

  • Saturday, February 7, Vienna Boys Choir Concert, 7 p.m., Sanctuary

Amy McCutcheon