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 “All Good Gifts” Stephen Schwartz
*Call to Worship Psalm 34
One: Taste and see that the Lord is good, happy are those who take refuge in him.
All: The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their cry.
One: The Lord redeems the life of his servants.
All: None of those who take refuge in him will be condemned. Let us rejoice and be
glad in his provision!
Opening Prayer
*Hymn 401 “Gather Us In”
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture Reading (In Unison) 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, 14-18
We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. …. because we know that the one who raised the Lord Jesus from the dead will also raise us with Jesus and present us with you to himself. All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God. Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
One: The Word of the Lord All: Thanks be to God
Time With Children
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.
*Passing of the Peace (Please let children pass through before standing.)
Call to Confession
Unison Prayer of Confession followed by time of Silent Confession
If we say we have no sin we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us BUT If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 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.
Scripture Lesson 2 Corinthians 4
Sermon Thanks…giving Part 2 The Rev. Cynthia Wilcox
Choral Anthem “Now Thank We All Our God” Healy Willan
*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.
Stewardship Moment/Introduction to the Offering Donald Du Laney
Offertory
*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.
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 Prayer
Announcements
*Hymn 647 “Give Thanks”
*Benediction
(All are welcome to join us for coffee hour!)
The flowers in the Sanctuary today were donated by Julie and Al Daidone who would like to give thanks for everything!
Happening this Week:
November 23, Confirmation 12-1:30 PM, meet at the Manse.
November 23, Ecumenical Youth Group for grades 6-12, 3:00-4:30 PM, meeting at St. John’s Episcopal, 55 Montclair Avenue.
November 25, Big Picture Bible Study, 1 PM or 7 PM at the Manse.
November 27, Thanksgiving.
November 28, Church Office Closed.
Want to help with the time capsule? Please contact Yvonne Luengo yvonneluengo@gmail.com or Allyson Roe allysonroe148@gmail.com.
URGENT!!! Due to the government shut down, we are filling the pantry more than once a day. We are in need of: Pasta, Rice, Cereal (hot or cold), Peanut butter, Tuna fish, Spam, Spaghettios (or similar canned pastas), Canned chili, Soup. Anyone who wants to purchase on Amazon or through their supermarket can have it delivered to Irene at 285 Orange Rd., Montclair, NJ. Or place it in the bin on the Manse driveway! Grace also regularly supports several food pantries in the area that need extra help during this crisis including: Church-on-the Green in Bloomfield, Toni’s Kitchen, Mary’s Pantry and the Human Needs Food Pantry. You may donate to our food offering by putting “Food Offering” in the memo section of your check or offering envelope.
The next Friends of Grace community dinner is December 7, if you can help by donating an appetizer, salad or entree to feed 30 guests please let a Friends of Grace member know.
Favorite Hymn? If you have a favorite hymn that you would like to hear as part of the worship service, please let Pastor Cindy 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.
