Weekly Bulletin | April 23, 2023

Morning Worship
The Lord's Day – April 23, 2023 – 10:30 AM
Please silence all communication devices before worship begins.
§ Denotes congregation standing as able

Welcome and Announcements

Announcements

• Today, 2pm. Wickshire Assisted Living Ministry
• Today, 5pm. Corporate Prayer in the Sanctuary
• Sunday School: Adults and Youth will be combined for the next several weeks. Mike Hopkins will be teaching on the first seven chapters of Acts.
• Nursery Workers Needed: Please email amyh@gracecanton.org to volunteer.
• Next Sunday Evening, 5pm. Hymn Sing
• Camping Trip: Men and Kids, May 5-6, 2023. Contact Troy or Justin if interested.
• Ladies’ Night: May 5th, 6pm at Amy Hanenburg’s house.

The Prayer of Invocation

The Prelude

§ The Call to Worship                                                              
Psalm 2:11-12
Leader: Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling. Kiss the Son, lest He be angry, and you perish in the way, for His wrath is quickly kindled.
People: Blessed are all who take refuge in Him.

§ The Prayer of Adoration
                         
§ The Hymn of Adoration                                                                    
N0 115
All Creatures of Our God and King

The Prayer of Confession
 [take a moment to confess your sin and unbelief]

 Assurance of Pardon                                                        
Psalm 103:2-5
Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits,
Who forgives all your iniquity, Who heals all your diseases,
Who redeems your life from the pit,
Who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy,
so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.

The Reading of Scripture                                                                              
Hebrews 3                                                            
Pew Bible Page 1002

The Prayer of Thanksgiving                                                    
Mr. Lutfi Siyam

The Giving of Tithes and Offerings

§ The Doxology                                                                                          
   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.
         Alleluia, allelu…alleluia. Amen.                                               -- Ortega

The Prayer of Supplication                                                
Stephen Murphy

§ The Hymn of Preparation                                                                  
Insert
      On Jordan’s Stormy Banks I Stand

§ The Prayer for Understanding the Word of God

§ The Scripture Reading                                                                                  
Zephaniah 1                                                                                  
 Pew Bible Page 788

The Preaching of God’s Word                                            
Rev. Robie Hembree
   The Hastening Day of Judgment

• The Consuming Nature of God’s Judgment
• The Clear Reason for God’s Judgment
• The Call to Seek Refuge from God’s Judgment

The Prayer for Blessing on the Word of God
         
§ The Hymn of Consecration                                                              
N0 342
    Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation

§ The Benediction                                                                                    Ephesians 6:23-24
Peace be to the brothers, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace be with all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with love incorruptible. Amen.