Grace Presbyterian Church
Meeting in the chapel at Union Congregational, 76 Cooper Avenue, Upper Montclair.
Serving people, through Christ, to meet the spiritual, physical, and emotional needs of the community and the world around us.
Transfiguration
Welcome
Prelude “Savior Like a Shepherd Lead Us” William Bradbury
Grace Presbyterian Church Chamber Ensemble
*Responsive Call to Worship Psalm 98:1-9
One: O sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things. His right hand and his holy arm have gotten him victory.
All: The Lord has made known his victory; all the ends of the earth have seen the victory of our God.
One: Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises.
All: Sing praises to the Lord with the lyre and the sound of melody. With trumpets and the sound of the horn make a joyful noise before the King, the Lord.
Opening Prayer
*Hymn 156 “Sing of God Made Manifest”
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture Reading (In Unison) Matthew 17:1-8
Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother John and led them up a high mountain, by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became bright as light. Suddenly there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him. Then Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here; if you wish, I will set up three tents here, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” While he was still speaking, suddenly a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my Son, the Beloved; with him I am well pleased; listen to him!” When the disciples heard this, they fell to the ground and were overcome by fear. But Jesus came and touched them, saying, “Get up and do not be afraid.” And when they raised their eyes, they saw no one except Jesus himself Alone. One: The Word of the Lord All: Thanks be to God
Introduction of New Missionary Kelsey Weidman from InterVarsity in Paris
Time With Children Jeffery Blanford
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.
*Waving of the Peace (Due to flu and other illnesses we are going to “wave” to each other vs. hugging and shaking hands.)
Call to Confession
Unison Prayer of Confession followed by time of Silent Confession
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.
Scripture Lesson 2 Peter 1:16-18
Sermon Meet Me on the Mountain The Rev. Cindy Wilcox
Hymn 190 “Swiftly Pass the Clouds of Glory”
*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 “I Will Trust in the Lord” Spiritual arr. Jeffey Radford and Nolan Williams, Jr.
*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
Announcements
*Hymn 1 “Holy, Holy, Holy”
*Benediction
(All are welcome to join us for coffee hour!)
The flowers in the Sanctuary this morning were donated by Norma Prescott in honor of her father’s and sister’s birthdays.
Happening this Week:
February 15, 12 Noon-1:30 PM, Confirmation Class meeting at the Manse, 63 Tuxedo Road.
February 15 3-4:30 PM, Ecumenical Youth Group at Grace’s Manse, 63 Tuxedo Road.
February 16, President’s Day, Church Office closed.
February 17, Men’s Fellowship Breakfast, 8:00 AM, at St. John’s, 55 Montclair Ave.
February 18. Ash Wednesday; 10 AM – 4 PM imposition of ashes at the Manse.
February 18, Ash Wednesday community service, 7 PM, at First Presbyterian Church at Caldwell,
326 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell.
February 19, Sweet Hour of Prayer, 1:30 PM, at the Manse.
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.
Food Pantry Supplies are always needed! We are in need of: Pasta, Rice, Cereal (hot or cold), Peanut butter, Tuna fish, Spam, Spaghettios (or similar canned pastas), Canned chili, Soup. Please bring items to church on Sunday or leave in the bin on the Manse driveway!
The Next Friends of Grace Community Dinner is March 15. If you can provide an appetizer, salad, entree or dessert to feed 30 guests, please let a Friends of Grace member know.
Daily Devotionals online Monday-Friday 9:00 AM. Check out www.gracemontclair.org for more information.
