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Welcome to worship! We’re glad you’re here! On this 5th Sunday after Epiphany, we gather to worship the God who sees us clearly, calls us into honest faith, and restores us to wholeness. May our prayers, music, and words guide us closer to God’s grace and truth today.
We are grateful to welcome back the Rev. Dr. Nicole Richardson as our guest preacher and worship leader today.
In keeping with the church’s bylaws, the Session has called for the Annual Meeting of the Congregation and Corporation of First Presbyterian Church of Lynn Haven to take place at the close of worship today. We keep these meetings short and sweet.
Presbyterian Men will gather this Tuesday at 5:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall for dinner and conversation.
Presbyterian Women will gather this Wednesday at noon in the Fellowship Hall. All women are invited to this time of faith and fellowship.
We extend our Christian sympathy to the family of Debbie Gabbard, who passed away last week after a long illness. We pray for God’s comfort and peace for all who grieve her loss.
We also hold in prayer the family of the Reverend Dan Mitchell, who died on January 31. Pastor Dan faithfully served this congregation from 2006 to 2018. May God surround his family and all who loved him with peace and hope. You may read his obituary by visiting www.allenfh.com.
Join us February 17 at 5:00 p.m. for our first Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper—breakfast for dinner, fellowship, and fun. Donations will support our Presbyterian Women’s ministry partnership with Sue Bowen, serving Bay County high school students facing food and housing insecurity. Sue will share a brief update.
Join us February 18 at 5:00 p.m. for a brief, reflective Ash Wednesday Evening Prayer service. The imposition of ashes will be offered as we begin the Lenten journey with humility and hope.
Welcome to worship! During this Advent season of watching and waiting, we gather to listen for God’s promise, to lift our hearts in hope, and to prepare room for Christ’s coming light. Whether you are a long time member or visiting with us today, we’re glad you’re here. May this time of worship open our eyes to grace already unfolding among us and strengthen us to live with anticipation, compassion, and joy in the days ahead. We are pleased to welcome back Rev. Dr. Nicole Richardson as guest preacher and worship leader today. Nicole will be with us through the remaining Sundays of Advent and will lead our candlelight worship on Christmas Eve (4:30 pm) Today we celebrate Gaudete Sunday, a pause in Advent to glimpse joy. Gaudete means “rejoice” (Phil. 4:4), but this is a joy that lives alongside questions, like Mary’s Magnificat or John the Baptist’s hope in prison. Lighting the rose candle reminds us that God meets us in uncertainty with a joy rooted not in what we see, but in Christ’s light already breaking in. Join us TODAY right after worship for our Annual Church Christmas Party and Fellowship Lunch. Please plan to stay a little longer and celebrate the season with great food and fun activities. All are welcome!