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Morning Worship | May 3, 2026
Morning Worship
The Lord's Day – May 3, 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 72:23; 81:1
My lips will shout for joy, when I sing praises to You; my soul also, which You have redeemed. Let us sing aloud to God our strength; let us shout for joy to the God of Jacob!
§ The Prayer of Adoration
§ The Hymn of Adoration
Exalt the Lord, His Praise Proclaim!
N0 12
The Prayer of Confession
The Assurance of Pardon
Acts 10:43
To Him all the prophets bear witness that everyone who believes in Him receives forgiveness of sins through His Name.
The Reading of Scripture
Proverbs 21:16-31
Pew Bible Page 543
§ Confession of Faith
Westminster Shorter Catechism
Leader: Q 37. What benefits do believers receive from Christ at death?
People: The souls of believers are at their death made perfect in holiness, and do immediately pass into glory; and their bodies, being still united to Christ, do rest in their graves till the resurrection.
Leader: Q38. What benefits do believers receive from Christ at the resurrection?
People: At the resurrection, believers being raised up in glory, shall be openly acknowledged and acquitted in the day of judgment, and made perfectly blessed in the full enjoying of God to all eternity.
The Prayer of Thanksgiving
Mr. Ryan Waddell, Deacon
Giving of Tithes and Offerings
You may also give online using our app.
§ The Doxology
Tune: Ortega
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise God above, Praise God above, ye heavenly host;
Praise the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Allelu...ia, Allelu, Allelu...ia. A...men.
The Prayer of Supplication
Mr. Mike Hopkins, Elder
§ The Hymn of Preparation
Insert
Psalm 150
§ The Prayer for Understanding the Word of God
§ The Scripture Reading
Matthew 25:14-35
Pew Bible Page 830
The Preaching of God’s Word
Rev. Robie Hembree
Stewarding Life
The Prayer for Blessing on the Word of God
§ The Hymn of Consecration
Take My Life and Let It Be
N0 585
§ The Benediction
Numbers 6:24-26
The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace.
§ The Response
Amen, Amen, A…men.
N0 740
The Lord's Day – May 3, 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 for Evening Worship in Word & Sacrament.
- Next Sunday night: Evening Worship here at Grace, 5:30pm
- Monthly Fellowship Meal: Join us today following worship!
- Theme: Cinco de Mayo
- Childcare Volunteer Meeting: Today in the sanctuary following the worship service for all those who volunteer with children in the Nursery, Grace Family Night classes, or Sunday School classes (age 0-18).
- Baby Shower: Shower for Mackenzie Rumble (Hanenburg), on May 16th from 11am-1pm in the church fellowship hall. Mackenzie is registered at Amazon and is having a boy. RSVP to Jenny Murphy if you are planning to attend.
- May Tabletalks: Now available on the back table in the sanctuary.
- May Hymn of the Month: TH #57—Hallelujah! Praise Jehovah O My Soul
- Mark Your calendar: Shower for Leslie Akinyode on June 13th from 10am-12pm in the church fellowship hall. Yes, this is the same day as Katya & Lane’s couple shower at noon. (Church shower for Katya Tengzelius will be sometime in July.)
The Prayer of Invocation
The Prelude
§ The Call to Worship
Psalm 72:23; 81:1
My lips will shout for joy, when I sing praises to You; my soul also, which You have redeemed. Let us sing aloud to God our strength; let us shout for joy to the God of Jacob!
§ The Prayer of Adoration
§ The Hymn of Adoration
Exalt the Lord, His Praise Proclaim!
N0 12
The Prayer of Confession
The Assurance of Pardon
Acts 10:43
To Him all the prophets bear witness that everyone who believes in Him receives forgiveness of sins through His Name.
The Reading of Scripture
Proverbs 21:16-31
Pew Bible Page 543
§ Confession of Faith
Westminster Shorter Catechism
Leader: Q 37. What benefits do believers receive from Christ at death?
People: The souls of believers are at their death made perfect in holiness, and do immediately pass into glory; and their bodies, being still united to Christ, do rest in their graves till the resurrection.
Leader: Q38. What benefits do believers receive from Christ at the resurrection?
People: At the resurrection, believers being raised up in glory, shall be openly acknowledged and acquitted in the day of judgment, and made perfectly blessed in the full enjoying of God to all eternity.
The Prayer of Thanksgiving
Mr. Ryan Waddell, Deacon
Giving of Tithes and Offerings
You may also give online using our app.
§ The Doxology
Tune: Ortega
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise God above, Praise God above, ye heavenly host;
Praise the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Allelu...ia, Allelu, Allelu...ia. A...men.
The Prayer of Supplication
Mr. Mike Hopkins, Elder
§ The Hymn of Preparation
Insert
Psalm 150
§ The Prayer for Understanding the Word of God
§ The Scripture Reading
Matthew 25:14-35
Pew Bible Page 830
The Preaching of God’s Word
Rev. Robie Hembree
Stewarding Life
The Prayer for Blessing on the Word of God
§ The Hymn of Consecration
Take My Life and Let It Be
N0 585
§ The Benediction
Numbers 6:24-26
The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace.
§ The Response
Amen, Amen, A…men.
N0 740
Sermon Outline:
- You are Called to Be Stewards: Your Life Is a Sacred Trust
- You are Equipped as Stewards: Christ Entrusts You to Steward Well
- You Will Give an Account of Your Stewarding: Christ Will Reward Faithfulness