Grace Presbyterian Church
Gospel Music Service
Meeting in the Sanctuary 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.
Call to Worship Psalm 150 Chaequan Anderson
Opening Praise “Anthem of Praise” Richard Smallwood
“Order My Steps” Glenn Burleigh
“Power Belongs to God” Hezekiah Walker
Opening Prayer The Rev. Cindy Wilcox
Welcome The Rev. Katrina Forman
Hymn 438 * “It Is Well With My Soul”
Prayer for Illumination Norma Prescott
Scripture Lesson (in unison) Luke 24:13-24 Norma Prescott
Now on that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, and talking with each other about all these things that had happened. While they were talking and discussing, Jesus himself came near and went with them, but their eyes were kept from recognizing him. And he said to them, “What are you discussing with each other while you walk along?” They stood still, looking sad. Then one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answered him, “Are you the only stranger in Jerusalem who does not know the things that have taken place there in these days?” He asked them, “What things?” They replied, “The things about Jesus of Nazareth, who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people, and how our chief priests and leaders handed him over to be condemned to death and crucified him. But we had hoped that he was the one to redeem Israel. Yes, and besides all this, it is now the third day since these things took place. Moreover, some women of our group astounded us. They were at the tomb early this morning, and when they did not find his body there they came back and told us that they had indeed seen a vision of angels who said that he was alive. Some of those who were with us went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said, but they did not see him.”
Time with Children Pastor Katrina
Call to Confession Pastor Cindy
Gospel Choir “Healing” Richard Smallwood
Assurance of Grace Pastor Cindy
Gospel Choir “Shine the Light” Raymond Wise
Passing of the Peace Pastor Cindy
Gospel Service Reflection Members of the Choir
Scripture Reading Luke 24:25-35 Jeremy Whitener
Message From Disillusioned Blindness to Light Pastor Cindy
Gospel Choir “King of Glory” Joe Pace
Affirmation of Faith 1 John 1:5-10 Norma Prescott
through Unison Scripture Recitation *
This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light and in him there is no darkness at all. If we say that we have fellowship with him while we are walking in darkness, we lie and do not do what is true; but if we walk in the light as he himself is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he who is faithful and just will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.
Pastoral Prayer for the Community Pastor Katrina
Concluding with the Lord’s Prayer (Debts)
Hymn* (see back cover) “The Storm is Passing Over” Donald Vails Charles Albert Tindley
Responding to God’s Call through Giving Pastor Katrina
Gospel Choir “When the Battle is Over” Walter Hawkins
Doxology * (see insert for gospel version)
Prayer of Dedication Pastor Katrina
Hymn 14 * “How Can I Say Thanks”
Announcements Pastor Cindy & Pastor Katrina
Charge and Benediction Pastor Cindy
Gospel Choir “Oh Happy Day” Edwin Hawkins
A special congregational meeting will take place after worship on April 26. This will be a brief meeting to accept nominations for two elders to join Session.
Happening this Week:
Sunday, April 19, 12 Noon – 1:30 PM, Confirmation Class at the Manse, 63 Tuxedo Rd..
Sunday, April 19, 3-4:30 PM, Ecumenical Youth Group at Grace Manse.
Tuesday, April 21, 8:00 AM, Men’s Fellowship Breakfast at St. John’s, 55 Montclair Ave.
Tuesday, April 21, 1 PM & 7 PM, Big Picture Bible Study at the Manse. Come ready to discuss Hosea & Joel.
Wednesday, April 22, 10:00 AM, Norma’s Bible Study at the Learning Center at Union Congregational.
Thursday, April 23, 1:30 PM, Sweet Hour of Prayer at the Manse.
Thursday, April 23, 7:30 PM, Choir Rehearsal in the Chapel at Union Congregational.
Daily Devotionals online Monday-Friday 9:00 AM. Check out www.gracemontclair.org for more information.
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.
Anyone interested in attending a dinner party at the manse or hosting a dinner party at your own home? Please Contact Pastor Cindy pastorcindy@gracemontclair.org
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 desperately 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!Episcopal, 55 Montclair Avenue.
Sign up now for “A Night at the Oscar’s” (Janet and Richard Oscar), Saturday, June 6th, 5 PM,
please contact the church office for details, or Janet Oscar. joscar@benefitnavigator.com
Sight and Sound – date: October 24, 2026 is the performance of “Joshua”; please sign up for the trip after coffee hour and the payment is due by June 1. $165 for adults and $110 for kids. contact Irene or Kem Mackey
