Weekly Bulletin | May 12, 2024

Morning Worship 
The Lord's Day – May 12, 2024 – 10:30 AM 
Please silence all communication devices before worship begins. 
§ Denotes congregation standing as able

Welcome and Announcements

• Happy Mothers’ Day! 
• Join us tonight at 5:30pm for Corporate Prayer in the Sanctuary. 
• We need helpers for Wednesday night meals! Sign up using the link on the app or in the weekly email. 
• 25th Anniversary Celebration: June 1, 6:30-10pm. Check your email for details! 
• Honoring Graduates: At our June 2 Fellowship Meal, we will honor high school and college graduates. Let us know if you have a graduate! 
• Volunteer & App Video: Available on the app; how to accept/decline volunteer assignments; how to enter “unavailable” times. Check it out! 
• Upper Training Room: Now open for training of covenant children. Access using the stairs at the back of the sanctuary. 
• GriefShare: Classes will be held Mondays from 6pm-8:30pm from June 3rd through August 26th. Contact Jody Gramling or Marla Rea for more information. 
• New Sunday School Series: Starting next week: Book of Luke with Dan Boulton; join us in the Fellowship Hall at 9am. 

 
The Prayer of Invocation 
 
The Prelude 
 
§ The Call to Worship
Psalm 33:1; 35:27
Shout for joy in the LORD, O you righteous! Praise befits the upright. Let those who delight in His righeousness shout for joy and be glad and say evermore, "Great is the LORD, Who delights in the welfare of His servants!" 
 
 
The Prayer of Adoration 
 
 
§ The Hymn of Adoration
O Worship the King
N0 2  

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 Reading of Scripture
1 Corinthians 2
Pew Bible Page 952
 
 
The Prayer of Thanksgiving
Justin Edwards, Deacon
 
 
The Giving of Tithes and Offerings
You may also give online using 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
Troy Snyder, Elder
 
 
The Hymn of Preparation
He Will Hold Me Fast
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§ The Prayer for Understanding the Word of God
 
§ The Scripture Reading  
Colossians 4:5-6
Pew Bible Page 985
 
 
The Preaching of God’s Word
Rev. Robie Hembree
Your Witness in the World

Sermon Outline:

• Walk in Wisdom
• Speak Words Seasoned by Gracw
• Redeem the Time

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

§ 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.