Weekly Bulletin | October 8, 2023

Morning Worship
The Lord's Day – October 8, 2023 – 10:30 AM
Please silence all communication devices before worship begins.
§ Denotes congregation standing as able

Welcome and Announcements

• Mark your calendars: Picture Day for our new directory is Nov. 28th 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 code GA175 and password “photos”.
• 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.
• Our Reformation Festival (Trunk or Treat) will be held on Oct 25th. Candy donations (individually wrapped) accepted now! If you are able to help, contact Chloe Bayles or sign up using the link on the app or in the weekly email.

                                                                                                            
The Prayer of Invocation
                                                                                                            
The Prelude

§ The Call to Worship                              
from Luke 1:68; Isaiah 48:20
Leader:   Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, for He has visited and redeemed His people.

§ The Prayer of Adoration

§ The Hymn of Adoration              
O Worship the King                  
N0 2

The Prayer of Confession
  [Take a moment to silently confess your sins and unbelief…Amen.]
 
The Assurance of Pardon                                            
Colossians 1:13-14
He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son,  in Whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.

The Reading of Scripture                    
Ezra 7:1-10      
Pew Bible Page 393

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. Brady Payne

The Hymn of Preparation          
Lift High the Name of Jesus                
Insert

§ The Prayer for Understanding the Word of God

§ The Scripture Reading      
Colossians 1:24-27        
Pew Bible Page 983

The Preaching of God’s Word                                
Rev. Robie Hembree
    Hope of Glory: Christ in You

The Prayer for Blessing on the Word of God
     
§ The Hymn of Consecration              
Be Thou My Vision                
N0 642

§ 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.