January 29, 2023

Grace Presbyterian Church

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Seeking to equip people to live as Christian disciples wherever God has placed them.


Welcome and Announcements

Prelude           Adagio Cantabile from Sonata No.8, “Pathetique” Beethoven                            

Responsive Call to Worship             

Hymn Red 800*             “The Gathering”

Prayer for Illumination 

First Scripture Reading (In Unison) Matthew 5:1-12  

Time with Children

Call to Confession

Prayer of Confession (silent)

Assurance of Pardon

Gloria Patri

Passing of the Peace 

Scripture Lesson                            Micah 6:1-8

Sermon       Righteousness as Relationship          The Rev. Robin Miller Currás

Hymn Red 571*       “What Does the Lord Require?”  

Affirmation of Faith       from Heidelberg Catechism (1562)

Offertory At the Name of Jesus Ralph Vaughn Williams                           

Doxology                                                                                  Lasst uns erfreuen

Prayer of Thanksgiving                                  

The Lord’s Prayer/Pastoral Prayers                                                    

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.                  

Hymn Red 576* “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus”

Benediction

 

UPCOMING EVENTS:

                                 January 29         Annual Meeting

                                 February 1         Women’s Book Study online w/ Pastor Robin

                                 February 4         Officer’s retreat

                                 February 8         Norma’s Bible Study

                                 February 11       All-church Mission Statement meeting

Daily Devotions: 9am Monday – Friday on-line

Updated Prayer Concerns:

John (Joan DeJong’s Brother) – John had a setback on Monday. He had to have emergency surgery Monday evening. He is now back in ICU in critical condition. Please pray for healing, ease for his breathing, relief of pain and anxiety.

Annual Congregational Meeting Notice:

Grace Presbyterian Church Annual Meeting

The Annual Meeting of the congregation and corporation of Grace Presbyterian Church will take place Sunday, January 29, immediately after the worship service. The purposes of the meeting are to elect Elders and Deacons, 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. Documents for the meeting are available on the website or can be obtained from the link below. 

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