Weekly Bulletin | September 24, 2023

Morning Worship
The Lord's Day – September 24, 2023 – 10:30 AM
Please silence all communication devices before worship begins.
§ Denotes congregation standing as able

Welcome and Announcements                            
Mr. Stephen Murphy

• Exciting News! We’ve partnered with a company to bring us a new pictorial directory of our congregation! Mark your calendars: Picture Day is Nov. 2nd from 2:00-8:30pm. Slots will go fast; sign up today in the back of the sanctuary. Online registration will also be available.
• 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 still need a male and a female chaperone. Please contact Amy H or Troy S if interested.
• Our Reformation Festival (formerly 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 went out this week!

The Prayer of Invocation            
                                                         
The Prelude
 
§ The Call to Worship                                                          
Psalm 117
Leader:   Praise the LORD, all nations! Extol Him, all peoples!
People:   For great is His steadfast love toward us, and the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever.
All:            Praise the LORD!

§ The Prayer of Adoration

§ The Hymn of Adoration    
All Ye that Fear Jehovah’s Name        
N0 9

The Prayer of Confession
  [Take a moment to silently confess your sins and unbelief…Amen.]
 
The Assurance of Pardon                                                
Romans 4:7-8
Blessed are those whose lawless deeds are forgiven, and whose sins are covered; blessed is the man against whom the Lord will not count his sin.

The Reading of Scripture                      
Ezra 6:1-12      
Pew Bible Page 392

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                                        
Mr. Mike Hopkins

The Hymn of Preparation                    
In Christ Alone                              
 Insert

       
§ The Prayer for Understanding the Word of God

§ The Scripture Reading      
Matthew 28:16-20        
Pew Bible Page 835

The Preaching of God’s Word                                    
Rev. Jody Stancil
    The Great Commission

The Prayer for Blessing on the Word of God
     
§ The Hymn of Consecration      
Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus      
N0 571

         
§ The Benediction                                                                
2 Corinthians 13:14
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Amen.