Weekly Bulletin | November 19, 2023

Morning Worship
The Lord's Day – November 19, 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
•  Tonight, 5:00pm: Combined worship with our sister churches here at Grace Church, followed by a Youth Gathering at the Murphy home (11979 Bells Ferry Rd).
• We need voices! Join us for Christmas Choir Practices today at CPC at 1:00pm; Dec 3rd, and Dec 10th  after worship here at Grace.
•  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.
• Mark your Calendars for the Christmas Candlelight service, Dec 24th, 7pm here at Grace Church.

                                                                                                            
The Prayer of Invocation
                                                                                                            
The Prelude
 
§ The Call to Worship                          
from Psalm 107:2; Isaiah 44:23
Leader:   Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom He has redeemed from trouble.
People:   Sing, O heavens, for the LORD has done it; shout, O depths of the earth; break forth into singing, O mountains, O forest, and every tree in it! For the LORD has redeemed His people.

§ The Prayer of Adoration

§ The Hymn of Adoration      
O Sing a New Song (Psalm 98)        
Insert

The Prayer of Confession                                                                    
 
The Assurance of Pardon                                                              
1 John 2:12
Unison:
I am writing to you, little children, because your sins are forgiven for His name’s sake.
 
The Reading of Scripture              
Ezra 10:1-24          
Pew Bible Page 396

The Prayer of Thanksgiving                                        
Mr. Lutfi Siyam

The Giving of Tithes and Offerings
      You may also give online at www.gracecanton.org or on our app.
        Benevolence Offerings will be received next Sunday.
 
§ 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    
O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus          
N0 535

§ The Prayer for Understanding the Word of God

§ The Scripture Reading      
Colossians 2:13-15        
Pew Bible Page 984

The Preaching of God’s Word                                
Rev. Robie Hembree
    The Triumph of Christ’s Cross

The Prayer for Blessing on the Word of God
     
§ The Hymn of Consecration              
Lift High the Cross                
N0 263

§ 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.