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Morning Worship | January 18, 2026
Morning Worship
The Lord's Day – January 18, 2026 – 10:30 AM
Please silence all communication devices before worship begins.
§ Denotes congregation standing as able
Welcome and Announcements
Rev. Jackson Taylor
The Prayer of Invocation
The Prelude
§ The Call to Worship
Psalm 111:2,3,5; I Corinthians 11:22, 24
Great are the works of the Lord, full of splendor and majesty; He remembers His covenant forever. He broke the bread and gave thanks; He said, "This is my body which is for you."
§ The Prayer of Adoration
§ The Hymn of Adoration
Psalm 150
Insert
The Prayer of Confession
The Assurance of Pardon
2 Corinthians 5:21
For our sake He made Him to be sin Who knew no sin, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.
The Reading of Scripture
Proverbs 14:20-35
Pew Bible Page 537
§ Confession of Faith
Westminster Shorter Catechism
Leader: Q7. What are the decrees of God?
People: The decrees of God are, His eternal purpose, according to the counsel of His will, whereby, for His own glory, He has foreordained whatsoever comes to pass.
Leader: Q8. How Does God execute his decrees?
People: God executes His decrees in the works of creation and providence.
The Prayer of Thanksgiving
Mr. Jonathan Barnes, Deacon
Giving of Tithes and Offerings
You may also give online using our app.
§ The Doxology
Tune: 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.
The Prayer of Supplication
Mr. Stephen Murphy, Elder
§ The Hymn of Preparation
N0 252
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
§ The Prayer for Understanding the Word of God
§ The Scripture Reading
Luke 23:6-25
Pew Bible Page 883
The Preaching of God’s Word
Rev. Robie Hembree
The Innocent for the Guilty
The Prayer for Blessing on the Word of God
The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper
§ The Hymn of Consecration
Insert
We Will Feast in the House of Zion
§ The Benediction
Hebrews 13:20-21
Now may the God of peace Who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great Shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, equip you with everything good that you may do His will, working in us that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to Whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
§ The Response
Amen, Amen, A…men.
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The Lord's Day – January 18, 2026 – 10:30 AM
Please silence all communication devices before worship begins.
§ Denotes congregation standing as able
Welcome and Announcements
Rev. Jackson Taylor
- Join Us tonight at 5:30pm in the Sanctuary for Combined Evening Worship with our sister churches, followed by a Youth Gathering at the Murphy home.
- Next Sunday night: Worship here at Grace in Word & Sacrament.
- Men’s Hymn Sing: This Tuesday, 7:30pm at Cannon Park in downtown Canton.
- Dinner Across Generations: Two meetings (in Feb/Mar and Apr/May). Sign up by NEXT SUNDAY to attend or to host and take advantage of this great opportunity to get to know more people in our congregation!
- Newcomer Class: March 13-14, 2026. If you’d like to know more about Grace Church or how to become a member, sign up here:
- CPR Class Available: February 28th from 9-5pm here at Grace Church.
- Sign up here:
- Ladies’ Thursday Bible Studies: New Series beginning February 5th, led by Jessica Schlotter and Kim Hansen.
- Coming Soon: Our annual Missions Conference, “King Jesus, Church on Mission” will be held February 21-22, 2026. Rev. Zack Groff will be our keynote speaker.
The Prayer of Invocation
The Prelude
§ The Call to Worship
Psalm 111:2,3,5; I Corinthians 11:22, 24
Great are the works of the Lord, full of splendor and majesty; He remembers His covenant forever. He broke the bread and gave thanks; He said, "This is my body which is for you."
§ The Prayer of Adoration
§ The Hymn of Adoration
Psalm 150
Insert
The Prayer of Confession
The Assurance of Pardon
2 Corinthians 5:21
For our sake He made Him to be sin Who knew no sin, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.
The Reading of Scripture
Proverbs 14:20-35
Pew Bible Page 537
§ Confession of Faith
Westminster Shorter Catechism
Leader: Q7. What are the decrees of God?
People: The decrees of God are, His eternal purpose, according to the counsel of His will, whereby, for His own glory, He has foreordained whatsoever comes to pass.
Leader: Q8. How Does God execute his decrees?
People: God executes His decrees in the works of creation and providence.
The Prayer of Thanksgiving
Mr. Jonathan Barnes, Deacon
Giving of Tithes and Offerings
You may also give online using our app.
§ The Doxology
Tune: 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.
The Prayer of Supplication
Mr. Stephen Murphy, Elder
§ The Hymn of Preparation
N0 252
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
§ The Prayer for Understanding the Word of God
§ The Scripture Reading
Luke 23:6-25
Pew Bible Page 883
The Preaching of God’s Word
Rev. Robie Hembree
The Innocent for the Guilty
The Prayer for Blessing on the Word of God
The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper
§ The Hymn of Consecration
Insert
We Will Feast in the House of Zion
§ The Benediction
Hebrews 13:20-21
Now may the God of peace Who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great Shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, equip you with everything good that you may do His will, working in us that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to Whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
§ The Response
Amen, Amen, A…men.
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Sermon Outline
- Herod’s Curiosity
- Pilate’s Quandary
- The World’s Contempt