Weekly Bulletin | Aug 18, 2024

Morning Worship
The Lord's Day – August 18, 2024 – 10:30 AM
Please silence all communication devices before worship begins.
§ Denotes congregation standing as able

Welcome and Announcements

• Join us tonight at 5:30pm for Combined Worship in Word and Sacrament.
• Additional Adult Sunday School Class on Parenting: In addition to our regular adult SS class, we will offer a study on Shepherding a Child’s Heart, led by Troy Snyder. This class will be starting September 1st. Please sign up using the QR Code if you’d like a book ordered for you.
• Nursery Workers: We need more helpers! Sign up on the app or email Amy H!
• Grace Family Night: Room assignments have changed! Watch your email for the new room assignments! 
• Newcomers Class: October 11th-12th: Please sign up here, email amyh@gracecanton.org, or sign up on the app if you are interested.
•  Ladies’ Brunch THIS Saturday, Aug 24th! We will roll out our new Bible studies and give information on women’s ministries. Sign up on the app.
• Benevolence offering will be received next Sunday.

                                                                                                            
The Prayer of Invocation    
                                                                 
The Prelude

§ The Call to Worship                                  
Psalm 64:10; Isaiah 61:10
Leader: Let the righteous one rejoice in the LORD and take refuge in Him! Let all the upright in heart exult!
People: Let us greatly rejoice in the LORD; for He has clothed us with the garments of salvation; He has covered us with the robe of righteousness.

The Prayer of Adoration

§ The Hymn of Adoration      
Our God, Our Help in Ages Past          
N0 30

The Prayer of Confession
  [Take a moment to silently confess your sins and unbelief…Amen.]
 
The Assurance of Pardon (Unison)                                      
Psalm 32:5
I acknowledged my sin to You, and I did not cover my iniquity; I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD,” and You forgave the iniquity of my sin.

The Reading of Scripture  
1 Corinthians 15:35-58  
Pew Bible Page 961

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  
Stand Up O God, Be Present Now    
N0 71

§ The Prayer for Understanding the Word of God

§ The Scripture Reading              
Esther 3                  
Pew Bible Page 411

The Preaching of God’s Word                                  
Rev. Robie Hembree
      Clash of Clans

Sermon Outline:
Introduction:

I.  The Clash of Clans
 
 
II.  The Colliding of Kingdoms
 
 
III. A Clearer View of God's Providence

The Prayer for Blessing on the Word of God

§ The Hymn of Consecration                                                        
Insert
     Whate’er My God Ordains Is Right

§ The Benediction                                                                              
Philemon 25
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.