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Morning Worship | October 1, 2023
Morning Worship
The Lord's Day – October 1, 2023 – 10:30 AM
Please silence all communication devices before worship begins.
§ Denotes congregation standing as able
Welcome and Announcements
Mr. Dan Boulton
Announcements:
The Prayer of Invocation
The Prelude
§ The Call to Worship
from Psalm 111:2,3,5; I Corinthians 11:22,24
Leader: Great are the works of the Lord, full of splendor and majesty; He remembers His covenant forever. He broke the bread and gave thanks; He said, "This is my body which is for you."
§ The Hymn of Adoration
At the Lamb’s High Feast We Sing
N0 420
The Lord's Day – October 1, 2023 – 10:30 AM
Please silence all communication devices before worship begins.
§ Denotes congregation standing as able
Welcome and Announcements
Mr. Dan Boulton
Announcements:
- 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 is also available at www.ucdir.com with username “GA175” and password “photos”.
- Renovation Project Reminders! Enter/Exit through the side doors and use the side aisles to enter/exit during worship. Bathrooms: please plan ahead to use the bathrooms before worship; Location: upper level of the Christian Education Building
- NWGP Youth Retreat is coming up on Nov 3-5, 2023! We have four adult chaperones; now we need students 6th-12th grades to commit! Please note: the deadline to register is this Friday, October 6th!
- Candy Donations and Booth Coordinators needed for the Reformation Festival! Contact Chloe Bayles to help or use the signup genius on the app.
- Fellowship Meal today following worship. Theme: Southern Style
The Prayer of Invocation
The Prelude
§ The Call to Worship
from Psalm 111:2,3,5; I Corinthians 11:22,24
Leader: Great are the works of the Lord, full of splendor and majesty; He remembers His covenant forever. He broke the bread and gave thanks; He said, "This is my body which is for you."
§ The Hymn of Adoration
At the Lamb’s High Feast We Sing
N0 420
The Prayer of Adoration and Confession
Unison:
Our Father, who is in heaven, hallowed be Your name.
Your kingdom come. Your will be done
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil;
For Yours is the kingdom, the power,
and the glory forever. Amen
The Assurance of Pardon
2 Corinthians 5:21
For our sake He made Him to be sin Who knew no sin, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.
The Reading of Scripture
Ezra 6:13-22
Pew Bible Page 393
§ The Confession of Faith
The Apostles’ Creed
Trinity Hymnal p 845
The Prayer of Thanksgiving
Mr. Ryan 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. Dan Boulton
§ The Hymn of Dedication
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
N0 252
Unison:
Our Father, who is in heaven, hallowed be Your name.
Your kingdom come. Your will be done
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil;
For Yours is the kingdom, the power,
and the glory forever. Amen
The Assurance of Pardon
2 Corinthians 5:21
For our sake He made Him to be sin Who knew no sin, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.
The Reading of Scripture
Ezra 6:13-22
Pew Bible Page 393
§ The Confession of Faith
The Apostles’ Creed
Trinity Hymnal p 845
The Prayer of Thanksgiving
Mr. Ryan 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. Dan Boulton
§ The Hymn of Dedication
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
N0 252
§ The Prayer for Understanding the Word of God
§ The Scripture Reading
Colossians 1:21-23
Pew Bible Page 983
The Preaching of God’s Word
Rev. Robie Hembree
Founded and Firm in Faith
The Prayer for Blessing on the Word of God
The Sacrament of the Lord’s Table
§ The Hymn of Consecration
Insert
Behold the Lamb (Communion Hymn)
§ The Scripture Reading
Colossians 1:21-23
Pew Bible Page 983
The Preaching of God’s Word
Rev. Robie Hembree
Founded and Firm in Faith
The Prayer for Blessing on the Word of God
The Sacrament of the Lord’s Table
§ The Hymn of Consecration
Insert
Behold the Lamb (Communion Hymn)
§ The Benediction
Hebrews 13:20-21
Now may the God of peace Who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great Shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, equip you with everything good that you may do His will, working in us that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to Whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
Hebrews 13:20-21
Now may the God of peace Who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great Shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, equip you with everything good that you may do His will, working in us that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to Whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.