Weekly Bulletin | September 17, 2023

Welcome to Grace Church!
We are glad you are here!

The Lord's Day – September 17, 2023 – 10:30 AM
Please silence all communication devices before worship begins.
§ Denotes congregation standing as able
Welcome and Announcements
  • Worship in Word and Sacrament tonight 5pm followed by Youth Gathering. Sermon Text: Daniel 1:1-7
  • Teacher Training Seminar: THIS Saturday, September 23, 9-11 am in the Fellowship Hall. Sign up on the app or use the link in the weekly email.
  • Our Renovation Project has begun!
  • Please pardon the mess!
  • Remember to enter and exit through the side doors while the project is underway.
  • Bathrooms are available on the upper level of the Christian Education Building;
  • please plan ahead to use the bathrooms before worship and use the side aisles to enter/exit during worship.
  • NWGP Youth Retreat is coming up on Nov 3-5, 2023! We need another male and  female chaperone. Please contact Amy H or Troy S if interested.
  • Trunk or Treat will be held on Oct 25th. Candy donations (individually wrapped) accepted now! Contact Chloe Bayles if you are interested in helping. Sign up for helpers and trunks coming soon!

The Prayer of Invocation
                                                                                                            
The Prelude

§ The Call to Worship                              from Psalm 20:5; Isaiah 12:6
Leader:   Let us shout for joy over Your salvation.
People:   Shout, and sing for joy, O inhabitant of Zion, for great in your midst is the Holy One of Israel.

§ The Prayer of Adoration

§ The Hymn of Adoration          
Lift High the Name of Jesus          
Insert
The Prayer of Confession
  [Take a moment to silently confess your sins and unbelief…Amen.]
 
The Assurance of Pardon                                                
Romans 5:18
Therefore, as one trespass led to condemnation for all men, so one act of righteousness leads to justification and life for all men.

The Reading of Scripture                      
Ezra 5:1-17      
Pew Bible Page 392

The Prayer of Thanksgiving                                  
Mr. Justin Edwards

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. Stephen Murphy

The Hymn of Preparation      
Jesus! What a Friend for Sinners          
N0 498
§ The Prayer for Understanding the Word of God

§ The Scripture Reading      
Colossians 1:15-20        
Pew Bible Page 983

The Preaching of God’s Word                                
Rev. Robie Hembree
    The Supremacy of Christ

The Prayer for Blessing on the Word of God
§ The Hymn of Consecration              
 Jesus Shall Reign                  
N0 441
       
§ The Benediction                                                                    
Numbers 6:24-26
The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace. Amen.
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