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 “Christ, Thou Art our Day and Night” Georg Bohm
*Call to Worship Psalm 31
One: In You, O Lord, we seek refuge. You are our rock- a strong rock to save us.
All: You are indeed our fortress. For your name’s sake, lead us and guide us.
One: Into your hands we commit our Spirit, you have redeemed us, oh faithful Lord!
All: We will rejoice in your steadfast love, you have set our feet on a broad place.
How abundant is your goodness: let us be strong and courageous as we trust and
wait for the Lord!
Opening Prayer
*Hymn 301 “Let Us Build a House/All Are Welcome”
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture Reading (In Unison) Romans 10:14-15
How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”
One: The Word of the Lord All: Thanks be to God
Time With Children
*Passing of the Peace (Please let children pass through before standing.)
Call to Confession
Unison Prayer of Confession followed by time of Silent Confession
Dear 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 ourself. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. Silent Confession.
Assurance of Forgiveness
*Glory Be to God in Song 582 “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.
Moment for Missions Joanne Acevedo/InterVarsity
Scripture Lesson 1 Peter 3:15
Sermon Good News to the Globe The Rev. Cynthia Wilcox
*Hymn 749 “Come! Live in the Light!”
*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 Stewardship & Missions Moment Melanie Vaughn
Offertory “A Mighty Fortress is Our God” Martin Luther
*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
Celebration of the Lord’s Supper including The Lord’s Prayer
(Please note that we serve gluten-free bread and water can be substituted for juice.)
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 295 “Go to the World!”
*Benediction
(All are welcome to join us for coffee hour!)
Please welcome our special guest, Joanne Acevedo, from InterVarsity. She is one of the missionaries Grace Church supports.
The flowers in the sanctuary today were donated by Irene Rottenberg.
Happening this Week:
November 2, Ecumenical Youth Group for grades 6-12, 3:00-4:30 PM, serving at Toni’s Kitchen at St. Luke’s, 73 S. Fullerton Avenue.
November 2, 3:30 PM Bulb Planting in the Grace Church yard.
November 2, 4:30-6:30 Friendsgiving/Thanksgiving Pot Luck at the Manse.
November 4, 8:00 AM, Men’s Fellowship Breakfast at St. John’s, 55 Montclair Avenue.
November 4, Big Picture Bible Study, 1 PM or 7 PM at the manse, 63 Tuxedo Road.
November 6, Sweet Hour of Prayer, 1:30 – 2:30 PM at the Manse.
November 6, Choir Rehearsal, 7:30 PM in the Chapel at Union Congregational.
Want to help with the time capsule? Please contact Yvonne Luengo yvonneluengo@gmail.com or Allyson Roe allysonroe148@gmail.com.
Want to come for dinner? Dennis and Pastor Cindy are hosting pot luck dinner parties for 10-12 people at the manse and would love to see you at the table! Please call the church office, 973-744-2565, and get on the guest list for a date that works!
It’s Harvest Season! Bring Your Friends & Family to Celebrate, Sunday, November 2nd!
3:30 – 4:30 PM Bulb Planting in the Grace Presbyterian Church Yard (rain or shine:)
4:30 – 6:30 PM Friendsgiving / Thanksgiving Pot Luck at the Manse, 63 Tuxedo Road
Please feel free to attend one or both events. Sign up after church!
Help keep the little food pantry filled! Please bring non-perishables to church or leave in the storage bin located on the edge of the Manse driveway.
The next Friends of Grace community dinner is November 9, if you can help provide pies to add to the Thanksgiving dinner please let a Friends of Grace member know.
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. Also, if you have any spare vases you would like to donate, please bring them to church or drop them off at the Manse.
Daily Devotionals online Monday-Friday 9:00 AM. Check out www.gracemontclair.org for more information.
