Weekly Bulletin | September 10, 2023

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

Welcome and Announcements

• Time is running out! Ladies of all ages: Register now for the Ladies Brunch THIS Saturday, September 16 from 10am-12pm. Check the weekly email or the app to sign up.
• NWGP Youth Retreat is coming up on Nov 3-5, 2023! We need two male and two female chaperones. Please contact Amy H or Troy S if interested.
• Thank you to Chloe Bayles for stepping up as coordinator of the Trunk or Treat to be held on Oct 25th. Be looking for a sign up for helpers and trunks.
• DATE CHANGE: Teacher Training Seminar: September 23, 9-11 am in the Fellowship Hall. Sign up on the app or use the link in the weekly email.

The Prayer of Invocation
                                                                                                            
The Prelude

§ The Call to Worship                                     from Psalm 106:1; 111:1
Leader:   Praise the LORD! Oh give thanks to the LORD, for He is good, for His steadfast love endures forever!
People:   Praise the LORD! We will give thanks to the Lord with our whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the congregation.

§ The Prayer of Adoration

§ The Hymn of Adoration          
Come, Thou Almighty King        
N0 101

The Prayer of Confession
  [Take a moment to silently confess your sins and unbelief…Amen.]
 
 
The Assurance of Pardon                                                   Psalm 32:5
I acknowledged my sin to You, and I did not cover my iniquity; I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD,” and You forgave the iniquity of my sin. Selah

The Reading of Scripture                      
Ezra 4:7-24       Pew Bible Page 391

The Receiving of a New Member
      Laura Nordhues

The Prayer of Thanksgiving                                      
Mr. Kyle Mbiad

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. Kirk Swanson

§ The Hymn of Preparation              
Amazing Grace                            
 N0 460

 § The Prayer for Understanding the Word of God

§ The Scripture Reading      
Colossians 1:9-14          
Pew Bible Page 983

The Preaching of God’s Word                                
Rev. Robie Hembree
    Praying for the Saints

The Prayer for Blessing on the Word of God
     
§ The Hymn of Consecration    
Holy Spirit, Living Breath of God      
Insert

§ The Benediction                                                                
1 Corinthians 16:23
The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you. Amen.