Grace Presbyterian Church
Meeting in the Chapel at Union Congregational Church
Serving people, through Christ, to meet the spiritual, physical, and emotional needs of the community and the world around us.
Welcome
Prelude “Pastorale” Francois Couperin
*Call to Worship Psalm 9
One: We will give thanks to the Lord with our whole hearts. We will tell of all your wonderful deeds.
All: We will be glad and exult you.
One: We will sing praise to your name, O Most High.
All: Those who know your name put their trust in you, for you, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek you.
Opening Prayer
*Hymn 311 “We Meet You Oh Christ”
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture Reading (In Unison) Acts 27:39-44
When daylight came, they did not recognize the land, but they saw a bay with a sandy beach, where they decided to run the ship aground if they could. Cutting loose the anchors, they left them in the sea and at the same time untied the ropes that held the rudders. Then they hoisted the foresail to the wind and made for the beach. But the ship struck a sandbar and ran aground. The bow stuck fast and would not move, and the stern was broken to pieces by the pounding of the surf.
The soldiers planned to kill the prisoners to prevent any of them from swimming away and escaping. But the centurion wanted to spare Paul’s life and kept them from carrying out their plan. He ordered those who could swim to jump overboard first and get to land. The rest were to get there on planks or on other pieces of the ship. In this way everyone reached land safely.
One: The Word of the Lord All: Thanks be to God
Time With Children
*Passing of the Peace
Call to Confession
Unison Prayer of Confession followed by time of Silent Confession
Lord, We have sinned against you in thought word and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart, mind and soul, and we have not loved our neighbor as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. Silent Confession.
Assurance of Forgiveness
*Glory Be to God in Song Glory to God
Glory to God, whose goodness shines on me,
and to the Son, whose grace has pardoned me,
and to the Spirit, whose love has set me free.
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be. Amen.
World without end, without end. Amen. (sing 3 times)
As it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be. Amen.
Scripture Lesson John 21:25
One: This is the Word of the Lord All: Thanks Be to God
Sermon Comedy, Tragedy, Fairy Tale The Rev. Cynthia Wilcox
*Hymn 341 “Blessed Assurance”
*Affirmation of Faith (in unison) The Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus
Christ his only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.
Introduction to the Offering
Offertory “Dialogue” Lois N. Clerambault
*Doxology
Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise him, all creatures here below;
Alleluia, Alleluia.
Praise him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.
Prayer of Dedication
Pastoral Prayers concluding with The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy 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 thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
*Hymn 142 “All Hail the Power of Jesus Name”
Announcements
*Benediction
(All are welcome to join us for coffee hour after the service!)
Interested in learning how to become a member of Grace? Please contact Pastor Cindy at PastorCindy@gracemontclair.org to learn more.
Confirmation Classes to begin this Fall for 8th graders thru high schoolers who have yet to be confirmed. For more information, contact Pastor Cindy at PastorCindy@gracemontclair.org or the church office.
Good News! Sunday School will continue throughout the summer! Only exceptions are Fourth of July and Labor Day Weekends.
Any Graduates in your household? Please let Pastor Cindy or the church office know so they can be recognized.
Summer Wisdom Challenge!
THE MISSION- if you dare…
- in June: read Proverbs
- in July: read Ecclesiastes
- in August: read Job
with the MISSION ACCOMPLISHED all participants are invited to the celebration, Monday, August 25th
4-5 PM walk on the Spring Lake boardwalk (or sit on a bench)
5-7 PM BBQ and discussion of the wisdom books back at Pastor Cindy and Dennis’ home, 72 Willow Lane, Spring Lake Heights, NJ for more information or to sign up, please contact pastorcindy@gracemontclair.org
Mark your calendars:
Wednesday, June 25, 1:00 PM, Pastor Cindy’s Women’s Bible Study at the Manse
Thursday, June 26, 10:00 AM, Church Rebuilding meeting on Zoom
Thursday, June 26,. 7:00 PM, Session Meeting at the Manse
The next Friends of Grace community dinner is this Sunday, June 22, 5 – 6:30 at St John’s Episcopal. If you can provide salad, an appetizer or an entree to feed 30 guests, please let the church office know.
Food for the Little Pantry: Please consider picking up non-perishables on your next grocery trip. Food may be dropped off at the Manse or placed in the basket as you enter or leave the chapel on Sunday.
Daily Devotionals online Monday-Friday 9:00 AM. Check out www.gracemontclair.org for more information.