WELCOME TO TRADITIONAL WORSHIP
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2025
We welcome those of you visiting with us today and pray that you connect with the Holy Spirit during your time here.
We invite everyone to fill out the Friendship Pad as it is passed down your pew, or complete the online version by scanning the QR code found on the Friendship Pad and to the left.
SUNDAY CHILDCARE & NURSING ROOMS: Childcare for children ages 8 weeks - 5 years is available each Sunday Morning from 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM. Nursing areas are available in Room 118 and across from Westminster Hall in the parlor area of the women's restroom.
SUNDAY MORNING SCHEDULE
8:30 AM Adult Class
300 - The Bereans (formerly Genesis 2 Reboot)
9:30 AM Traditional Worship in Sanctuary Modern Worship in Westminster Hall
Adult Classes | 2nd & 3rd Floor Classrooms fpcsanantonio.org/christian-education
207 - Arthur Gray Jones (St. Andrews Room)
224 - Connections
302 - Ambassadors Class for Parents of Young Children
310 - Family Journey Class: Families with Students 6th Grade+
315 - Bridges presents "The Chosen" (Covenant Hall)
6th-12th Grade & Confirmation Classes | Student Center fpcsanantonio.org/students
2yrs-5th Grade Children's Classes | 1st Floor fpcsanantonio.org/children
11:00 AM Traditional Worship in Sanctuary Modern Worship in Westminster Hall
SANCTUARY FLOWERS: The flowers in the Sanctuary today are given to the Glory of God by Ann and Chuck Bunn in recognition of the leadership of Elder Meredith Campbell and Church Plant Director Whit Anderson as they seek to further the Kingdom of God in San Antonio.
FPC3 - COFFEE, COOKIES, & CONNECTION: Visit the McCullough Room from 9:15 AM - 12:00 PM for FPC3. 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM is a dedicated halfhour between Services & Classes for connecting with the Church community. Sign up at http://bit. ly/fpc-cookie-bakers to bake or bring cookies to share.
PRAYER AND CARE
Please take a moment today to add your prayers, silently and individually, for our church and its missions, ministries, leadership, staff, and community.
A TIME FOR PRAYER: A Deacon will be available after the service today for those seeking prayer. Visit Griffith Chapel in the foyer outside the Sanctuary.
CARE & CONCERN: Join the congregational care email list by filling out the form at http://bit.ly/ careandconcern or calling 210226-0215. Care & Concern phone line: 210-222-CARE (2273).
Let our Mental Health Team walk with you toward hope and healing: contact mentalhealth@ fpcsat.org or 210-271-2708. In crisis, call or text 988.
THE ORDER OF WORSHIP
ASSISTING IN WORSHIP | Elder Harvey Howell and Rev. Scott Simpson
Please silence all electronic devices and do not take flash photos during the service. As the prelude begins, we invite you into a period of quiet reflection as we prepare for worship. Please stand at these times if you are able to do so.
PREPARATION
PRELUDE | Thanks Be to Thee G. F. Handel
CHIMING OF THE HOUR
WELCOME AND GREETINGS
CALL TO WORSHIP | adapted from Psalm 107
Leader: Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!
People: Let the redeemed of the Lord say so.
Leader: Let them thank the Lord for his steadfast love, for his wondrous works to the children of man!
People: For he satisfies the longing soul, and the hungry soul he fills with good things.
Leader: Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!
All: Let them thank the Lord for his steadfast love, for his wondrous works to the children of man! Let them extol him in the congregation of the people, and praise him in the assembly of the elders.
PRAYER OF ADORATION
CONGREGATIONAL WORSHIP | Hymn #59 Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee
CALL TO CONFESSION
CONFESSING OUR SIN
Generous God, you have given us so much. Give us one more thing. Give us thankful hearts because we know our hearts can be hard and cold. We confess that we often hold on when we should let go. We are clutching when we should be spending, hoarding when we could be generous, doubting when we should lean on faith. We are fearful instead of trusting in your everlasting care.
Loving God, you have given us so much. Give us again the assurance of your love and care, and fill us with grateful hearts and open hands. Give us sound memory, true affection for you and one another, hopeful hearts and high expectations of your plans, purposes, and power. We pray in the name of Jesus Christ, our savior who gave all.
SILENT CONFESSION
ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS
Leader: Friends, believe the good news!
People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.
AFFIRMATION AND DEDICATION
DECLARING OUR FAITH | The Apostles’ Creed
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.
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.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM | 11:00 AM
Edward Allen Bartolomei III and Ava Bartolomei, the son and daughter of Elizabeth and Edward Bartolomei Jr., receive the sacrament of baptism.
PROCLAMATION
SCRIPTURE READING | Acts 22: 1-16 (ESV)
“Brothers and fathers, hear the defense that I now make before you.”
2 And when they heard that he was addressing them in the Hebrew language, they became even more quiet. And he said:
3 “I am a Jew, born in Tarsus in Cilicia, but brought up in this city, educated at the feet of Gamaliel according to the strict manner of the law of our fathers, being zealous for God as all of you are this day. 4 I persecuted this Way to the death, binding and delivering to prison both men and women, 5 as the high priest and the whole council of elders can bear me witness. From them I received letters to the brothers, and I journeyed toward Damascus to take those also who were there and bring them in bonds to Jerusalem to be punished.
6 “As I was on my way and drew near to Damascus, about noon a great light from heaven suddenly shone around me. 7 And I fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to me, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?’ 8 And I answered, ‘Who are you, Lord?’ And he said to me, ‘I am Jesus of Nazareth, whom you are persecuting.’ 9 Now those who were with me saw the light but did not understand the voice of the one who was speaking to me. 10 And I said, ‘What shall I do, Lord?’ And the Lord said to me, ‘Rise, and go into Damascus, and there you will be told all that is appointed for you to do.’ 11 And since I could not see because of the brightness of that light, I was led by the hand by those who were with me, and came into Damascus.
12 “And one Ananias, a devout man according to the law, well spoken of by all the Jews who lived there, 13 came to me, and standing by me said to me, ‘Brother Saul, receive your sight.’ And at that very hour I received my sight and saw him. 14 And he said, ‘The God of our fathers appointed you to know his will, to see the Righteous One and to hear a voice from his mouth; 15 for you will be a witness for him to everyone of what you have seen and heard. 16 And now why do you wait? Rise and be baptized and wash away your sins, calling on his name.’
SERMON | Along the Way: Stewarding our Testimony Rev. Dr. Bob Fuller
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CALL TO COMMITMENT
PRAYER FOR STEWARDSHIP ENDING WITH THE LORD’S PRAYER
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.
SERVICE OF DEDICATION AND THE OFFERING OF TITHES AND GIFTS
(While the offering is received, please sign the friendship pad found on the end of the pews and pass it down the row, returning it to its original place. Please take time after the worship service to greet those seated near you.)
During the Offertory, the Minister will invite you to come forward and place your commitment card and offering on the table. As the music plays please come forward down the center aisle with your family and place your cards on the communion table. You may use the commitment card you received in the mail or one provided this morning in the pews or worship bulletin. Even if you are unsure of how to make a specific commitment at this time, you are encouraged to come forward and affirm your pledge to participate in the mission of the church by Loving Jesus Christ , Loving One another, and Loving the City.
OFFERTORY
| The King of Love
The King of love my Shepherd is, whose goodness faileth never; I nothing lack if I am his and He is mine forever.
Where streams of living water flow, my ransomed soul He leadeth, And, where the verdant pastures grow, with food celestial feedeth. In death's dark vale I fear no ill with Thee, dear Lord, beside me; Thy rod and staff my comfort still, Thy cross before to guide me.
Thou spreadst a table in my sight; Thy unction grace bestoweth; And oh, what transport of delight from Thy pure chalice floweth!
And so through all the length of days Thy goodness faileth never; Good Shepherd, may I sing thy praise within thy house forever.
DOXOLOGY | 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 THANKSGIVING AND DEDICATION
CONGREGATIONAL WORSHIP | Hymn #14 Now Thank We All Our God
BENEDICTION AND CHARGE
BENEDICTION
CHORAL RESPONSE | They’ll Know We Are Christians
K. Lee Scott, arr.
Peter Scholtes
POSTLUDE | Now Thank We All Our God (Nun danket alle Gott) Sigfrid Karg-Elert
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Scott, K. Lee. The King of Love. Hinshaw Music, 2010. Worship & Rejoice Hymnal. Hope Publishing Company, 2001. Other content is public domain. All Rights Reserved.
FINAL WEEK FOR PHOTO CONTEST!
WEEKLY ICE BREAKER QUESTION: (For use in your Classes, Groups, and Conversations) When has sharing your story — or hearing someone else’s — helped you see God’s work more clearly?
INSPIRATION FOR THE PHOTO CONTEST: Share a photo that tells a story of God’s presence in your life or community — a reminder of transformation, service, or hope. As we conclude our “Along the Way” series, we’ve been deeply moved by the testimonies reflected in the photos you’ve shared. Our photo contest will end this month, and we invite your final submissions through Friday, Nov. 28. Winners will receive an interactive scripture armband and may have their photo featured in church publications. Details & submission form at bit.ly/AlongTheWayFPCSA
ANNOUNCEMENTS
SCAN FOR ALL OUR IMPORTANT SUNDAY LINKS AT LINKTR.EE/FPCSANANTONIO
GENERAL CONGREGATION
CHURCH OFFICES CLOSED – THANKSGIVING: Thu–Fri, Nov 27–28. No KEYS Friday, Nov 28. Church offices reopen Mon, Dec 1.
NEXT COMMUNION OBSERVANCE MOVED TO NOVEMBER 30: In preparation for the Children’s Christmas Pageant on Dec 7, the Lord’s Supper will be celebrated on Sunday, Nov 30, instead of the first Sunday in December.
PRAYER MINISTRY DEVOTIONALS SALE: Nov. 30, Dec. 7, and Dec. 14, Mauzé Lobby. Prayer Ministry will be offering "The Songs of Jesus: A Year of Daily Devotions in the Psalms" by Timothy Keller as the 2026 devotional reading resource. Books are available for $10 each on the dates listed.
ROAD CLOSURES FOR SA MARATHON: Sat & Sun, Dec 6-7. Avoid downtown streets including lower Broadway, during the SA Marathon races; use Highway 281 and view the map at sanantoniomarathon.com/courses
WOC CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS: Women of the Church are offering beautiful Christmas ornaments featuring the windows from the Griffith Chapel for $15. Ornaments will be available for purchase at their table in Mauzé Lobby on Sundays throughout December.
HONOR & REMEMBER LOVED ONES WITH A POINSETTIA: Deadline Mon, Dec 8. Dedicate a poinsettia to help adorn the Sanctuary this Advent & Christmas season. Forms available in Mauzé Lobby, the 2nd Floor Workroom, or http:// bit.ly/fpcsat-poinsettias Return your form with cash or check to the Sanctuary Flower mailbox in the 2nd Floor Workroom.