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 “In Christ There Is No East or West/ arr. Mark Albrecht
Breathe on Me, Breath of God” Elizabeth Moulthrop, violin
*Call to Worship Psalm 11
One: O Lord in you we take refuge
All: Your justice is sure and will prevail
One: Your mercy reveals your unwavering love
All: Let us fashion our lives in the way of the Lord
Opening Prayer
*Hymn 487 “When Morning Gilds the Sky”
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture Reading (In Unison) Deuteronomy 6:4-9
Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates.
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, 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 21:15-17
One: This is the Word of the Lord All: Thanks Be to God
Sermon I Stand at the Door The Rev. Cynthia Wilcox
*Hymn 370 “Just as I Am, Without One Plea”
*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 “On Jordan’s Stormy Banks I Stand” arr. Mark Albrecht
Elizabeth Moulthrop, violin
*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.
Announcements
*Hymn 434 “Today We are all Called to be Disciples”
*Benediction
Good News! Sunday School will continue throughout the summer! Only exception Labor Day Weekend.
Interested in learning how to become a member of Grace? Classes will be held this fall. 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 or the church office.
The flowers on the chancel table will be distributed to congregants who can’t get to church. If you would like to donate flowers in celebration or in memory of anyone please contact Ruth Liang rrliang76@gmail.com.
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.
Help keep the little food pantry filled this summer! Please bring non-perishables to church or leave on the Manse front steps. Kid friendly items are most welcome since school is out for the summer!
The next Friends of Grace Community Dinner is August 17. If you Can you provide salad or an appetizer or entree to serve 30 guests please let the office or Friends of Grace member know.
Save the Dates:
August 17, 5PM- 6:30 PM Friends of Grace Community Dinner
August 20, 6-7:00 PM, Power Hour Wednesday Prayer Meeting at the Manse
August 20, 7:30 PM, Session Meeting online
August 27, Sunday School family get together at the Kennedy’s 5-7:30 PM
Power Hour Wednesday Prayer Meeting starts August 20 6-7 PM at the Manse
Daily Devotionals online Monday-Friday 9:00 AM. Check out www.gracemontclair.org for more information.