Weekly Bulletin | January 28, 2024

Morning Worship
The Lord's Day – January 28, 2024 – 10:30 AM
Please silence all communication devices before worship begins.
§ Denotes congregation standing as able

Welcome and Announcements

• Singing Service Tonight: Join us tonight in the sanctuary at 5pm and sing! We will be learning some new songs and singing some old favorites.
• Deacon Nominations end this Wednesday: Give your nominations to any member of the session by January 31st.
• Save the Date: Wedding Shower for Rachel & Mitchell: March 23, 5pm. Details are in the weekly email.
• Missions Conference 2024: Sat-Sun, Feb 17th-18th.Theme: Mercy Ministries.
• Men’s Leadership Luncheon: Saturday, February 17th from noon to 1:30. Dr. Jonathan Master will speak about leadership. Bring a finger food to share.
•  Newcomers’ Class: THIS Friday Feb 2nd from 7-9pm and Saturday Feb 3rd from 9am-12:30pm (lunch and childcare provided). If you are interested in attending, please contact Pastor Robie: robie@gracecanton.org

                                                                                                            
The Prayer of Invocation
                                                                                                            
The Prelude
 
§ The Call to Worship                      
from Psalm 132:7; Hebrews 10:22
  Leader: Let us go to His dwelling place; let us worship at His footstool! 
  People: Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.

The Prayer of Adoration

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

The Prayer of Confession
  [Take a moment to silently confess your sins and unbelief…Amen.]
 
The Assurance of Pardon (Unison)                                  
Psalm 32:1-2
Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven,
whose sin is covered.  
Blessed is the man against whom the LORD counts no iniquity,
and in whose spirit there is no deceit.

The Receiving of New Members
     McKenzie & Lynlee Carr; Jemma & Isla
       Riley and Alexis Watkins; Cal, Blythe, Nora

The Sacrament of Baptism                
       Cal, Blythe, & Nora Watkins

The Reading of Scripture      
Nehemiah 3:15-32    
Pew Bible Page 399

The Prayer of Thanksgiving                                  
Kyle Mbiad, Deacon

The Giving of Tithes and Offerings
      You may also give online using the church app.
      [Benevolence Offering will be received today.]
 
§ 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                                  
Warren Kinney, Elder

The Hymn of Preparation          
All Authority and Power              
N0 453

§ The Prayer for Understanding the Word of God

§ The Scripture Reading  
1 Chronicles 29:10-21      
Pew Bible Page 357

The Preaching of God’s Word                                    
Rev. Robie Hembree
      Stewardship of Giving

The Prayer for Blessing on the Word of God

§ The Hymn of Consecration    
Come, Christians, Join to Sing    
N0 302

§ 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.