Weekly Bulletin | April 30, 2023

The Lord's Day – April 30, 2023 – 10:30 AM
Please silence all communication devices before worship begins.
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Welcome and Announcements                          
Mr. Stephen Murphy

Pastor Robie is baptizing his granddaughter Cora today.
Today, 5pm. Hymn Sing in the Fellowship Hall. Bring a light supper to share.
Nursery Workers Needed: Please email amyh@gracecanton.org to volunteer.
Camping Trip this weekend: Men and Kids, Friday-Saturday, 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                        
Isaiah 2:5; Jeremiah 50:5
Leader: O house of Jacob, come, let us walk in the light of the LORD.
People: Come, let us join ourselves to the LORD in an everlasting covenant that will never be forgotten.

§ The Prayer of Adoration
                  
§ The Hymn of Adoration                                                
N0 64  
God, the Lord, a King Remaineth

The Prayer of Confession
 [take a moment to confess your sin and unbelief]
 
The Assurance of Pardon                                        
Titus 3:4-7
But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, He saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to His own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, Whom He poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that being justified by His grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

The Reading of Scripture                                                        
Hebrews 4                                        
Pew Bible Page 1002

The Prayer of Thanksgiving                              
Mr. Hal Waddell

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                                
Mr. Brady Payne

§ The Hymn of Preparation                                            
Insert
     He Will Hold Me Fast

§ The Prayer for Understanding the Word of God

§ The Scripture Reading                                                            
Psalm 65:3-4                                                    
Pew Bible Page 480

The Preaching of God’s Word                          
Mr. Kirk Swanson
  The Goodness of God in Redemption

The Prayer for Blessing on the Word of God
         
§ The Hymn of Consecration                                          
N0 599
   Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us

§ The Benediction                                                          
Galatians 6:18
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers. Amen.