Weekly AM Bulletin | May 24, 2026

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Morning Worship | May 24, 2026

Morning Worship
The Lord's Day – May 24, 2026 – 10:30 AM
Please silence all communication devices before worship begins.
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Welcome and Announcements                              
Rev. Jackson Taylor
  • Join Us tonight at 5:30pm here at Grace for Combined Evening Worship with our sister churches.
  • GFN becomes 3FN: This summer, we will forgo our normal Grace Family Night classes and have “3FN”--Food, Fun, and Family--nights.
    • Schedule: 6pm: Lesson (Sanctuary); 6:30pm: Meal and Fellowship Activities
    • Dates: June 10-July 29 (off July 1st for Independence Day)
  • Summer Lake Days at the Rea’s: June 27th and July 25th-- Mark Your Calendars!
Ridgehaven Summer Interns: Leah Murphy and Emily Snyder are raising support. Goal is $3000; gifts beyond that will go to the camp’s scholarship program.
  • Link to give: http://www.ridgehaven.org/donations (Select “Cono –General” option, then “Summer Staff Support” and ID# 260305). Mark the box “Dedicate this gift to a friend or loved one” and select “In Honor Of” either Leah or Emily. Support will be split 50/50 between the girls.
  • Mark Your calendar (Baby Showers):
    • Leslie Akinyode: June 13th from 10am-12pm in the church fellowship hall
    • Katya Tengzelius: July 18th from 2-4pm in the church fellowship hall

The Prayer of Invocation
                                                                                                            
The Prelude

§ The Call to Worship                                    
 Isaiah 46:3; Psalm 24:5
Leader: Listen to Me, all the remnant who have been borne by Me from before your birth, carried from the womb.
People: For we have received blessing from the Lord and righteousness from the God of our salvation.
 
§ The Prayer of Adoration

§ The Hymn of Adoration          
 Hallelujah, Praise Jehovah          
N0 57
    
The Prayer of Confession
                
The Assurance of Pardon                                                
Isaiah 53:4-5
Surely He has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed Him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted. But He was pierced for our transgressions; He was crushed for our iniquities; upon Him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with His wounds we are healed.

The Reading of Scripture        
Proverbs 23:1-18        
Pew Bible Page 544

§ Confession of Faith                          
Westminster Shorter Catechism
Leader: Q 43. What is the preface to the ten commandments?
People: The preface to the ten commandments is in these words, I am the Lord thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.
Leader: Q 44. What does the preface to the ten commandments teach us?
People: The preface to the ten commandments teaches us, That because God is the Lord, and our God, and Redeemer, therefore we are bound to keep all His commandments.
 

The Prayer of Thanksgiving                    
Mr. Jonathan Barnes, Deacon

Giving of Tithes and Offerings                                                            
      You may also give online using our app. 
        [Benevolence Offerings will be received today.]
 
§ 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. Troy Snyder, Elder

§ The Hymn of Preparation            
All to Jesus I Surrender             
N0 562
     
§ The Prayer for Understanding the Word of God

§ The Scripture Reading          
Ephesians 6:5-9          
Pew Bible Page 979

The Preaching of God’s Word                                  
Rev. Robie Hembree
    Stewarding Your Job

The Prayer for Blessing on the Word of God

The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper

§ The Hymn of Consecration  
We Will Feast in the House of Zion    
Insert
     
§ 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.         
N0 740
Sermon Outline:
  • Honest Obedience to Christ (vs.5-6)
  • Highest Service to the Lord (vs.7-8)
  • Humble Authority before Christ (vs. 9)