Weekly AM Bulletin | October 18, 2026

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Morning Worship | October 18, 2026

Morning Worship
The Lord's Day – October 18, 2026 – 10:30 AM
Please silence all communication devices before worship begins.
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Welcome and Announcements                                
Brady Payne, Elder
  • Join Us tonight at 5:30pm for Evening Worship in Word & Sacrament here at Grace, followed by a Youth Gathering at the Murphy home
    • Address: 11979 Bells Ferry Rd, Canton, GA 30114
  • Presbytery-wide Day of Prayer and Fasting on Friday, October 23. Join us in praying for the spiritual revival and renewal of the church.
  • CANDY DONATIONS DUE TODAY! Trunk or Treat: Wednesday, October 28th, 6-8pm-- Journey through the Old Testament.
  • Presbytery-Wide Service: Next Sunday, October 25th, 5:00 PM at Smyrna PCA—Dr. Derek Thomas will be speaking. Join us!
    • Address: 3130 Atlanta Road SE, Smyrna, GA 30080
  • Reformation Breakfast, THIS Saturday, October 24th at 10:30am

The Prayer of Invocation
                                                                                                           
The Prelude

§ The Call to Worship                                  
Psalm 64:10; Isaiah 61:10
Leader:  Let the righteous one rejoice in the LORD and take refuge in Him! Let all the upright in heart exult!
People: Let us greatly rejoice in the LORD; for He has clothed us with the garments of salvation; He has covered us with the robe of righteousness.
 
 
§ The Prayer of Adoration  
                                                                 
§ The Hymn of Adoration              
 How Great Thou Art               
N0 44
   
The Prayer of Confession

The Assurance of Pardon                                                
Psalm 32:1-2
Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Blessed is the man against whom the LORD counts no iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit.

§ The Reading of Scripture              
Psalm 3                
Pew Bible Page 448

§ Confession of Faith                          
Westminster Shorter Catechism
Leader: Q 91. How do the sacraments become effectual means of salvation?
People: The sacraments become effectual means of salvation, not from any virtue in them, or in him that does administer them; but only by the blessing of Christ, and the working of His Spirit in them that by faith receive them.
Leader: Q 92. What is a sacrament?
People: A sacrament is a holy ordinance instituted by Christ, wherein, by sensible signs, Christ, and the benefits of the new covenant, are represented, sealed, and applied to believers.
Leader: Q 93. Which are the sacraments of the New Testament?
People: The sacraments of the New Testament are, Baptism, and the Lord’s Supper.

The Prayer of Thanksgiving                                  
Mr. JT Schlotter, Deacon

Giving of Tithes and Offerings                                                            
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        [Benevolence Offerings will be received next Sunday.]
                                                                                                                   
§ 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                  
Speak O Lord                        
Insert
     
§ The Prayer for Understanding the Word of God

§ The Scripture Reading    
1 Corinthians 9:24-27      
Pew Bible Page 957

The Preaching of God’s Word                                  
Rev. Robie Hembree
    Run for the Prize

The Prayer for Blessing on the Word of God

§ The Hymn of Consecration                    
Trust and Obey                  
N0 672

§ The Benediction                                                              
2 Thessalonians 3:18
      The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.
 
§ The Response    
Amen, Amen, A…men.         
N0 740
Sermon Outline:
Run for the Prize: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27
  • Run Attentively
  • Train Relentlessly
  • Strive Persistently