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Morning Worship | December 29, 2024
Morning Worship
The Lord's Day – December 29, 2024 – 10:30 AM
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§ Denotes congregation standing as able
Welcome and Announcements Mr. Jackson Taylor, Pastoral Intern
The Prayer of Invocation
The Prelude
§ The Call to Worship
1 Corinthians 1:2; Psalm 147:1
To the church of God; to those sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints together with all those who in ever place all upon the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ, Praise the Lord! For it is good to sing praises to our God; for a song of praise is fitting.
§ The Hymn of Adoration
O Sing a New Song (Ps. 98)
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The Lord's Day – December 29, 2024 – 10:30 AM
Please silence all communication devices before worship begins.
§ Denotes congregation standing as able
Welcome and Announcements Mr. Jackson Taylor, Pastoral Intern
- Newcomers’ Class, January 10-11, 2025: If you are interested in membership or just learning more about Grace Church and our beliefs, sign up for the Newcomers’ Class. Friday night session from 7-9pm; Saturday morning session from 9am-12:30pm with lunch and childcare provided. If you are interested, please sign up so we can provide enough food and childcare.
- Grace Church App Update: We have streamlined the messaging area of the Grace Church app. Going forward, the messaging function in the church app will only be available to members of Grace Church. Other areas of the church app will still be available to newcomers and attendees who have not yet joined, so that they will have access to the calendar, sign up links, sermons, and other resources. New members will be given access to messaging upon taking their membership vows.
- Ordination Service: Mark your calendars for January 19th for the ordination service for Jackson Taylor. He will be examined by the Presbytery on January 18th. Please pray for Pastor Jackson as he studies for the exam. Plan to attend this wonderful celebration in the life of the church!
- Dinner Across the Generations: an upcoming fellowship opportunity to grow our faith and strengthen our Christian community at Grace Church. See email for details & a sign up link, or scan this QR code. Sign up by December 29th
- New Series: Grace Family Night: Jackson Taylor will teach a course on Ethics and the Ten Commandments during our January-February Wednesday night Grace Family Night teaching time. Join us!
- Communion: As is our custom, we will celebrate communion today and next Sunday to end and begin our year at the Lord’s Table.
- Combined Worship: Join us tonight at 5:30pm at Cherokee Presbyterian Church for worship with our sister churches.
- Address: 1498 Johnson Brady Rd, Canton
- Last Chance: Love Offering for the McNaghtens: December 31st. Mark your check “McNaghten” or give online and choose “McNaghten”.
- Normal Activites will resume next Sunday, January 5th.
The Prayer of Invocation
The Prelude
§ The Call to Worship
1 Corinthians 1:2; Psalm 147:1
To the church of God; to those sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints together with all those who in ever place all upon the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ, Praise the Lord! For it is good to sing praises to our God; for a song of praise is fitting.
§ The Hymn of Adoration
O Sing a New Song (Ps. 98)
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§ The Prayer of Adoration and Confession (Unison)
Our Father, who is in heaven, hallowed be Your name.
Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil;
For Yours is the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
The Assurance of Pardon (Unison)
Colossians 1:13-14
And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with Him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This He set aside, nailing it to the cross.
The Reading of Scripture
Job 5
Pew Bible Page 419
§ The Confession of Faith
The Apostles' Creed
TH No 845
The Prayer of Thanksgiving
Mr. Ryan Waddell, Deacon
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
Mr. Mike Hopkins, Elder
The Hymn of Preparation
Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
N0 196
Our Father, who is in heaven, hallowed be Your name.
Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil;
For Yours is the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
The Assurance of Pardon (Unison)
Colossians 1:13-14
And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with Him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This He set aside, nailing it to the cross.
The Reading of Scripture
Job 5
Pew Bible Page 419
§ The Confession of Faith
The Apostles' Creed
TH No 845
The Prayer of Thanksgiving
Mr. Ryan Waddell, Deacon
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
Mr. Mike Hopkins, Elder
The Hymn of Preparation
Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
N0 196
§ The Prayer for Understanding the Word of God
§ The Scripture Reading
Luke 2:21-40
Pew Bible Page 857
The Preaching of God’s Word
Rev. Robie Hembree
The Church's Priority
§ The Scripture Reading
Luke 2:21-40
Pew Bible Page 857
The Preaching of God’s Word
Rev. Robie Hembree
The Church's Priority
Sermon Outline:
- The Prominence of the Law
- The Preeminence of the Gospel
- The Priority of the Church
Prayer for Blessing on the Word of God
The Sacrament of the Lord’s Table
§ The Hymn of Consecration
Behold the Lamb
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The Sacrament of the Lord’s Table
§ The Hymn of Consecration
Behold the Lamb
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§ The Benediction
Hebrews 13:20-21
Now may the God of peace Who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great Shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, equip you with everything good that you may do His will, working in us that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to Whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
Hebrews 13:20-21
Now may the God of peace Who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great Shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, equip you with everything good that you may do His will, working in us that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to Whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.