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Thank you for worshipping with us this
Sunday!
Serving in this worship service:
Rev. Zac McGowen, Associate Pastor for Outreach
Rev. Dr. Paul Suich, Director of St. Andrew’s Ministry
Dr. Daniel A. Gordon, Director of Fine Arts Ministries
Tom Ingui, Organist
Special Guest Musicians:
We thank The Chancel Choir and Rita Fandrich for their musical contribution to this
morning’s worship.
FPC Updates
Please check the website (fpclakeland.org), call the church office at 863-686-7187, or email
[email protected] for information on ministries,
classes, groups, and events.
Flower Dedication
The flowers are given to the glory of God by Leo and Sue
Hahn for all of their friends and family at FPC. The single rose this morning is in honor of the
birth of Lincoln James Appleby, son of Dan and Rachel Appleby,
grandson of Richard and Carol Taylor.
14th Sunday After Pentecost 10:30 A.M. SANCTUARY WORSHIP
August 29, 2021
GATHERING MUSIC Lord, as you will, so let it be done with me Max Reger Tom Ingui, Organ
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Zac McGowen
— GATHERING BEFORE THE WORD —
PRELUDE Choral Cistercien pour une Élévation Jehan Alain Tom Ingui, Organ CALL TO WORSHIP: Psalm 100 Rev. Dr. Paul Suich
Liturgist: Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth!
Congregation: Serve the Lord with gladness!.
Liturgist: Come into his presence with singing!
Congregation: Know that the Lord, he is God!
Liturgist: Let us worship God and serve him this morning.
* HYMN #415 Please sing! Come, Labor On ORA LABORA
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* CONFESSION OF SIN in unison Rev. Dr. Paul Suich
We have a complicated relationship with serving. We want to be served; we don’t like long hours; and we want to choose what we do and when we do it. We might work for someone else for a while, but we value being the boss rather than serving well. But, we have come to know Jesus and we have learned that we are more blessed in giving than receiving. May we learn more of Jesus. Amen.
* SILENT PRAYERS OF REPENTANCE and ASSURANCE OF PARDON
* RESPONSE In Person: O Love Elaine Hagenberg Chancel Choir Dr. Daniel Gordon, Director
Online: Please sing! GLORIA PATRI
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, World without end. Amen, amen.
(In Person only) Children in K - 3rd grade are invited to Kid’s Etc. PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE and THE LORD’S PRAYER Rev. Dr. Paul Suich
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, the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
OFFERING OF TITHES AND GIFTS Rev. Dr. Paul Suich OFFERTORY I Need Thee Every Hour R. Lowry, arr. by Mary McDonald Rita Fandrich
* DOXOLOGY Please sing! OLD HUNDREDTH
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
* PRAYER OF DEDICATION Rev. Dr. Paul Suich
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— PROCLAIMING THE WORD OF GOD — SERMON “Faith in Action” Rev. Zac McGowen Joshua 24:14-15; Ephesians 4:7-15
— RESPONDING TO THE WORD OF GOD —
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Brief Statement of Faith Rev. Dr. Paul Suich
In life and in death we belong to God. Through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit, we trust in the one triune God, the Holy One of Israel, whom alone we worship and serve. In gratitude to God, empowered by the Spirit, we strive to serve Christ in our daily tasks and to live holy and joyful lives, even as we watch for God’s new heaven and new earth, praying, “Come, Lord Jesus!”
* HYMN #420 Please sing! God of Grace and God of Glory CVW RHONDDA
BENEDICTION Rev. Zac McGowen POSTLUDE March from Suite No. 2 Léon Boëllmann Thomas Ingui, Organ
* In reverence for God, please stand as you are able in awe of him for all that he has done to redeem us.
WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Special Needs Ministry Buddy Training 101 TODAY! Sunday, August 29 | 11:30 am | Room A During this lunch and training you’ll learn more about helping in FPC’s special needs ministry. Email [email protected]. Welcome Back Festival Sunday | September 12 | 11:30 | Front Lawn Enjoy free BBQ, bounce houses, games, giveaways, and more! Help for Haiti As a response to the crisis in Haiti, we invite you to contribute to relief efforts. Give gifts through FPC by designating “Cornerstone Church” or “Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Haiti” in the check memo or give online through the FPC website. Care Share Grow Class Free of Me by Sharon Hodde Miller Beginning Sept. 8 Wednesdays 6 – 7 pm | Parlor or Zoom Come grow your faith in connection with fellow sisters in Christ. For more information, contact Kristy Merritt at [email protected]. Wednesday Night Family Dinners If you are interested in attending a weekly Wednesday night dinner at church from 5- 6 pm on a regular basis, please notify Jackie Hansen at 686-7187 ext. 224 or [email protected] by September 1. (At this time, no classes will be offered after dinner.)
Ministry Staff Rev. Dr. John Fullerton, Senior Pastor
Rev. Zachary McGowen, Associate Pastor Rev. Dr. Paul Suich, St. Andrew Ministry Director
Dr. Connie Befus, Congregational Care Coordinator
www.fpclakeland.org
863-686-7187
TODAY!
Reception for Brian Morgan
The Welcome Center 11:30 am
You are invited to a reception after worship
services to celebrate the ministry of Brian Morgan, director of student life ministry. Brian will be working
full-time with the Person of Jesus organization in September while continuing to worship and lead the
Person of Jesus class at FPC.
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