Weekly Bulletin | April 21, 2024

Morning Worship
The Lord's Day – April 21, 2024 – 10:30 AM
Please silence all communication devices before worship begins.
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Welcome and Announcements

• Join us tonight at 5:30pm for Combined Worship in Word & Sacrament in the Sanctuary.
• Newcomers’ Class: Friday, May 3rd - Saturday, May 4th : For those interested in learning more about Grace Church. Please contact Amy Hanenburg if interested in attending, or you may scan this code with your phone to access the form:
• We need helpers for Wednesday night meals! Sign up using the link on the app or in the weekly email.
• Volunteer & App Update: We have started a digital volunteer system and are testing it out. If you receive a text or email about it, please respond with your availability. To access your schedule, click on your “face” in the upper right corner of the app.
• Current Sunday School Series: We are currently studying the book of Acts for six weeks, with Mike Hopkins as our leader. Join us in the Fellowship Hall at 9am.                                                                                   

The Prayer of Invocation
                                                                                                            
The Prelude

§ The Call to Worship                                    
Psalm 21:13; Psalm 30:4
Leader: Be exalted, O LORD, in Your strength! That we may sing and praise Your power.
People: Sing praises to the LORD, O you His saints, and give thanks to His holy Name.

§ The Hymn of Adoration      
Come, Let Us Sing unto the Lord        
N0 16

The Prayer of Confession
  [Take a moment to silently confess your sins and unbelief…Amen.]
 
The Assurance of Pardon (Unison)                                  
Isaiah 43:25
I, I am He Who blots out your transgressions for My own sake, and I will not remember your sins.

The Receiving of Membership Vows
      Sally Morgan
      John Ris & Katherine Brandon

The Reading of Scripture      
Nehemiah 13:1-14    
Pew Bible Page 408

The Prayer of Thanksgiving                            
Ryan Waddell, Deacon
 
The Giving of Tithes and Offerings
      You may also give online using our app.
      [Benevolence Offering will be received next week.]
 
§ 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                                  
Mike Hopkins, Elder

The Hymn of Preparation        
Now Thank We All Our God            
N0 98

§ The Prayer for Understanding the Word of God

§ The Scripture Reading      
Colossians 3:18-21        
Pew Bible Page 984

The Preaching of God’s Word                                  
Rev. Robie Hembree
      Putting Christ in the Family

Sermon Outline:

• The Peace of Christ Must Rule the Church
• The Word of Christ Must Dwell Richly in the Church
• The Lord Jesus Himself Must Reign in the Church

The Prayer for Blessing on the Word of God

§ The Hymn of Consecration            
 In Christ Alone                    
Insert

§ 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.