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.
Welcome
Prelude “Here I am, Lord” Dan Schutte
*Responsive Call to Worship Psalm 105:1-5,40-43
ONE: Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done. Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts.
ALL: Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice. Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always.
ONE: Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles, and the judgments he pronounced…They asked, and he brought them quail; he fed them well with the bread of heaven.
ALL: He opened the rock, and water gushed out; it flowed like a river in the desert. For he remembered his holy promise given to his servant Abraham. He brought out his people with rejoicing, his chosen ones with shouts of joy.
Opening Prayer
*Hymn 187 “Brethren, We Have Met to Worship”
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture Reading (In Unison) Exodus 16:1-5 The whole congregation of the Israelites set out from Elim and came to the wilderness of Sin, which is between Elim and Sinai, on the fifteenth day of the second month after they had departed from the land of Egypt. The whole congregation of the Israelites complained against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness. The Israelites said to them, “If only we had died by the hand of the Lord in the land of Egypt, when we sat by the pots of meat and ate our fill of bread, for you have brought us out into this wilderness to kill this whole assembly with hunger.” Then the Lord said to Moses, “I am going to rain bread from heaven for you, and each day the people shall go out and gather enough for that day. In that way I will test them, whether they will follow my instruction or not. On the sixth day, when they prepare what they bring in, it will be twice as much as they gather on other days.” * Please Stand
Time with the 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
Call to Confession
Unison Prayer of Confession followed by time of Silent Confession
If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. So here is the truth–Lord, we have, once again, missed the mark: we’ve grumbled against you; we’ve forgotten your provision; we’ve forgotten the freedom you have given us; we’ve forgotten your faithfulness to us; we’ve had blessings amnesia. But, you have promised that if we confess our sins, you are faithful and just. You will forgive us when we miss the mark, and so we come before you humbly and honestly and hopefully. 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)
Scripture Lesson Exodus 16:9-15
Sermon Manna-Quail Farm The Rev. Cindy Wilcox
*Hymn 65 “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah”
*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 “Be Thou My Vision” Traditional Irish melody, arr. Mark Hayes
*Doxology Lasst Uns Erfreuen
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
Announcements
*Hymn 81 “Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken”
*Benediction
Thank you to our liturgist, Yvonne Luengo.
The flowers in the chapel today were given by Pat & Jody Walsh in memory of Pat’s brother, Tim.
Happening this Week:
Tuesday, September 22, Men’s Fellowship Breakfast, 8:00 AM, at St. John’s Episcopal,
55 Montclair Avenue.
Tuesday, September 22, New Testament Big Picture Bible Study, 7:00 PM, at the Manse.
Thursday, September 24, New Testament Big Picture Bible Study, 1:00 PM, at the Manse.
Thursday, September 24, Choir Rehearsal, 7:30 pm, in the Chapel.
Friday, September 25, Sweet Hour of Prayer, 1:00 PM, at the Manse.
Daily Devotionals online Monday-Friday 9:00 AM. Check out www.gracemontclair.org for more information.
Friends of Grace Community Dinner is September 13, 5-6:30 PM at St. John’s Episcopal, 55 Montclair Avenue.
SOS Food Pantry Supplies needed! Our little food pantry is always in need of non-perishable food items. Please continue to drop supplies off at the Manse or bring to church with you on Sundays.
All are invited to the Open Committee meetings / Pot Lucks at the manse:
CARE/ Deacons: Sunday, Sept. 20, 12 PM
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.
New Testament Big Picture Bible Study will meet on Tuesdays at 7:00 PM or Thursdays at 1:00 PM beginning September 15. The study will meet at the Manse all but the second Tuesdays and Thursdays of the month. There is a suggested $20 donation to cover the cost of study materials.
Save the Date: October 4 we will have a Blessing of the Pets at the Manse from 1:00-
2:00 PM. Please invite friends and neighbors and their pets.
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.
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