Welcome to Grace Church!
We are glad you are here!
The Lord's Day – September 17, 2023 – 10:30 AM
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Welcome and Announcements
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
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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
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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
[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 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
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.