Weekly Bulletin | Aug 25, 2024

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

Welcome and Announcements

• Additional Adult Sunday School Class: In addition to our regular adult SS class, we will offer a study on Shepherding a Child’s Heart, led by Troy Snyder, starting September 1st. Order a book here: 
• Congregational Meeting: Sunday, September 8th following worship to elect Deacon Candidates Travis Hanenburg and JT Schlotter.
• Newcomers Class: October 11th-12th: Please sign up here, email amyh@gracecanton.org, or sign up on the app if you are interested.
• Baby Shower: Ladies, join us as we shower Marisa Watkins and her baby girl with love and gifts, August 31st, 10am-12pm.
• Guys’ Night: Gentlemen, mark your calendars for September 20th, 6pm at Travis Hanenburg’s home. Bring meat to grill, a chair, and a side to share.
• Youth Retreat at Camp Westminster: November 1st-3rd, 2024 for 6th-12th graders. Price is $110 per person; scholarships are available. See Troy Snyder for details. Registrations are due by October 1st.
• Sing Service & Snack Supper Tonight
• Benevolence Offering Today

                                                                                                            
The Prayer of Invocation
                                                                                                            
The Prelude

§ The Call to Worship                                  
Psalm 107:2; Isaiah 44:23
Leader: Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom He has redeemed from trouble.
People: Sing, O heavens, for the LORD has done it; shout, O depths of the earth; break forth into singing, O mountains, O forest, and every tree in it! For the LORD has redeemed His people.

The Prayer of Adoration

§ The Hymn of Adoration    
Exalt the Lord, His Praise Proclaim        
N0 12

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 Reading of Scripture        
1 Corinthians 16        
Pew Bible Page 962
 
The Prayer of Thanksgiving                                
Lutfi Siyam, Deacon

The Giving of Tithes and Offerings
      You may also give online using our 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      
The God of Abraham Praise        
N0 34

§ The Prayer for Understanding the Word of God

§ The Scripture Reading              
Esther 4                  
Pew Bible Page 412

The Preaching of God’s Word                                  
Rev. Robie Hembree
      To Be or Not To Be

Sermon Outline:
Introduction:

I.  Recognize Your Undeniable Responsibility
 
II.  Remember Your Unshakable Confidence
 
III.  Realize Your Unavoidable Duty

The Prayer for Blessing on the Word of God

§ The Hymn of Consecration            
O Church, Arise                  
Insert

§ The Benediction                                                                          
Romans 15:33
May the God of peace be with you all. Amen.