Weekly Bulletin | February 25, 2024

Morning Worship
The Lord's Day – February 25, 2024 – 10:30 AM
Please silence all communication devices before worship begins.
§ Denotes congregation standing as able

Welcome and Announcements
Happy 60th Birthday to Gena Houghton.

• Join us tonight at 5pm in the sanctuary for our monthly singing service. Bring a light snack supper to share in the fellowship hall afterward.
• Mark Your Calendars:
• March 30th, 2024: Grace Church Community Egg Hunt; 10am-noon
• February 15-16, 2025: Missions Conference 2025
• Candy Donations Needed for the Community Egg Hunt! Make sure the candy can fit inside an Easter egg. Please bring your donations by March 22nd.
• We need someone to coordinate the Community Egg Hunt. If you are interested, please contact Amy H as soon as possible.
• Combined Evening Service: March 17th, 5pm at Christ Covenant.
• Fifth Sunday Combined Service: March 31st at 5:30pm at Cherokee Presbyterian Church.
• Wedding Shower for Rachel & Mitchell: March 23, 5pm. BBQ will be served; bring a side dish to share. Along with your gift, bring a Christmas ornament: handmade, hand-me-down, or one that reminds you of the couple. For both men and women.

                                                                                                            
The Prayer of Invocation
                                                                                                            
The Prelude

§ The Call to Worship                                      
Isaiah 46:3; Psalm 24:5
Leader: Listen to Me, all the remnant who have been borne by Me from before your birth, carried from the womb.
People: For we have received blessing from the Lord and righteousness from the God of our salvation.

§ The Hymn of Adoration    
God, My King, Thy Might Confessing    
N0 5

The Prayer of Confession
  [Take a moment to silently confess your sins and unbelief…Amen.]
 
 
The Assurance of Pardon (Unison)                                      
Titus 3:4-7
But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, He saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to His own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, Whom He poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that being justified by His grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

The Receiving of Membership Vows
     Collin Hindt
       Davis Crowe

The Sacrament of Baptism                
        Murphy Barnes

The Reading of Scripture        
Nehemiah 7:1-60      
Pew Bible Page 402

The Prayer of Thanksgiving                                
Lutfi Siyam, 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                                    
Dan Boulton, Elder

The Hymn of Preparation    
Not What My Hands Have Done    
N0 461

§ The Prayer for Understanding the Word of God

§ The Scripture Reading      
Colossians 2:16-23        
Pew Bible Page 984

The Preaching of God’s Word                                  
Rev. Robie Hembree
      Antidote for Legalism

The Prayer for Blessing on the Word of God

§ The Hymn of Consecration            
In Christ Alone                    
 Insert

§ The Benediction                                                              
2 Thessalonians 3:18
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.