Weekly Bulletin | November 12, 2023

The Lord's Day – November 12, 2023 – 10:30 AM
Please silence all communication devices before worship begins.
§ Denotes congregation standing as able

Welcome and Announcements

•  December 17th, 5:00pm at Cherokee Presbyterian: Christmas program with our sister churches. Address: 1498 Johnson Brady Rd, Canton, GA 30114
• We need voices! Join us for Christmas Choir Practices (after worship) today, Nov 19th, Dec 3rd, and Dec 10th.
•  Picture Day for our new directory is Nov. 28th from 2:00-8:30pm. Only a few slots left—sign up now. Online registration is also available at www.ucdir.com with code GA175 and password “photos”.
•  Renovation Project: 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.
• Upcoming Dates: Christmas Program, Dec 17th, 5pm @ CPC; Christmas Candlelight service, Dec 24th, 7pm here at Grace Church

                                                                                                            
The Prayer of Invocation
                                                                                                            
The Prelude
§ The Call to Worship                      
from Hebrews 11:40; Romans 6:4
Leader:   O Come, let us worship the God who has provided something better for us.
People:   In Whom by His death we were baptized in Him that we might walk in the newness of life.

§ The Prayer of Adoration

§ The Hymn of Adoration            
Sing Praise to the Lord!              
N0 21
         (to the tune of “O Worship the King” N0 165
 

The Prayer of Confession                                                                    
 
The Assurance of Pardon                                            
Colossians 2:13
Unison:
And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with Him, having forgiven us all our trespasses.
 
The Reading of Scripture                
Ezra 9:1-13        
Pew Bible Page 395

The Prayer of Thanksgiving                                        
Mr. Kyle Mbiad

The Giving of Tithes and Offerings
      You may also give online at www.gracecanton.org or on our app.

§ 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 Preparation              
Anchored in Hope                              
Insert

§ The Prayer for Understanding the Word of God

§ The Scripture Reading      
Colossians 2:11-12        
Pew Bible Page 984

The Preaching of God’s Word                                
Rev. Robie Hembree
    The Meaning of Baptism

The Prayer for Blessing on the Word of God
     
§ The Hymn of Consecration                                                              
N0 455
         And Can It Be That I Should Gain

§ The Benediction                                                              
2 Thessalonians 3:16
Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you all. Amen.