Grace Presbyterian Church
Meeting on ZOOM today! No in person worship!
The Worship Service and the meeting can be accessed on Zoom at 10:00 AM using the below link or call in number:
https://zoom.us/j/92903269916
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Serving people, through Christ, to meet the spiritual, physical, and emotional needs of the community and the world around us.
Welcome
Prelude “Come, Worship God” harmony Francois La Feillee
Call to Worship Psalm 27: 1, 4
The Lord is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid? One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple. For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his sacred tent and set me high upon a rock. Then my head will be exalted above the enemies who surround me; at his sacred tent I will sacrifice with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the Lord.
Opening Prayer
Hymn “Will You Come and Follow Me”
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture Reading Matthew 4:18-23
As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” At once they left their nets and followed him.
Going on from there, he saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John. They were in a boat with their father Zebedee, preparing their nets. Jesus called them, and immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him.
Passing of the Peace
Call to Confession
Prayer of Confession followed by time of Silent Confession
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, 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 “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 1 Corinthians 1:10-15
Message Who do YOU Follow? The Rev. Cindy Wilcox
Affirmation of Faith 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
Prayer of Dedication
Pastoral Prayers
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 “How Great Thou Art”
Benediction
(Please remain on Zoom for the Annual Congregational Meeting. The report link is below.)
Happening this Week:
January 25, 12 Noon-1:30 PM, Confirmation meeting on Zoom.
January 27, 1 PM or 7 PM, Big Picture Bible Study at the Manse.
January 28, 10 AM, Norma’s Bible Study in the Learning Center at Union Congregational.
January 29, Sweet Hour of Prayer, 1:30 PM, at the Manse.
January 29, 7:30 PM Choir Rehearsal in the Chapel.
The Grace Presbyterian Church Annual Meeting of the congregation and corporation will take place Sunday, January 25, immediately after the worship service. The purposes of the meeting are to elect Elders and Deacons, approve Terms of Call for our pastor, elect members of the Nominating Committee and Personnel Committees, receive reports from ministry leaders, and approve minutes of past meetings. All are welcome; members are especially encouraged to attend.
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! Shop RIte is having their “can can” sale which is a great time to help out with our pantry supplies! 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 February 8. Thanks to generous donors we are all set for this dinner!
Daily Devotionals online Monday-Friday 9:00 AM. Check out www.gracemontclair.org for more information.
