Grace Presbyterian Church
Meeting in the Chapel at Union Congregational Church
Serving people, through Christ, to meet the spiritual, physical, and emotional needs of the community and the world around us.
Welcome
Prelude “I’m Gonna Sing When the Spirit Says Sing” Spiritual
arr. William Farley Smith
*Call to Worship
One: Lord, Your Word is a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path
All: Your Word and ways are the joy of our hearts
One: We put our hope in you- we stand in awe of you, Lord
All: Lord, you are the Light of the World! Let us seek your face!
Opening Prayer
*Hymn 322 “Spirit of the Living God”
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture Reading (In Unison) Psalm 27: 1, 13-14
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?
I am confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of living.
Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.
One: The Word of the Lord All: Thanks be to God
Time With Children
Call to Confession
Unison Prayer of Confession followed by time of Silent Confession
Almighty God, we acknowledge that 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 our self.
We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. Silent Confession.
Assurance of Forgiveness
*Glory Be to God in Song Gloria Patri
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen, Amen.
*Passing of the Peace
Scripture Lesson John 8: 12-18
One: This is the Word of the Lord All: Thanks Be to God
Sermon Stay Salty! Be the Light! (Part 2) The Rev. Cynthia Wilcox
*Hymn “This Little Light of Mine”
This little light of mine,
I’m goin’- a let it shine,
this little light of mine,
I’m goin’- a let it shine;
This little light of mine,
I’m goin’- a let it shine,
Let it shine, let it shine,
Let it shine.
Hide it under a bushel, no!….
Everywhere I go…
*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 “Shine, Jesus, Shine” Graham Kendrick arr. Mark Hayes
*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
Celebration of The Lord’s Supper including 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.
*Hymn 398 “There’s a Sweet, Sweet Spirit”
Announcements
*Benediction
Interested in learning how to become a member of Grace? Please contact Pastor Cindy at PastorCindy@gracemontclair.org to learn more.
Confirmation Classes to begin this Fall for 8th graders thru high schoolers who have yet to be confirmed. For more information, contact Pastor Cindy at PastorCindy@gracemontclair.org or the church office.
How is Christ calling Grace Presbyterian Church to meet the needs of the community and the world? We hope you will come to one of the Prayer, Listening and Supping sessions which will be held: Wednesday June 11th and 18th, 5-7 PM at the Manse, 63 Tuxedo Rd. It will be a Pot Trust Dinner. Please sign up on the sheets in the back foyer of the church or on the coffee hour table; sign up on the signup genius link; or email PastorCindy@GraceMontclair.org to reserve a seat for a day and time that works for your schedule. We will add other sessions as needed. Children and youth are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Summer Wisdom Challenge!
THE MISSION- if you dare…
- in June: read Proverbs
- in July: read Ecclesiastes
- in August: read Job
with the MISSION ACCOMPLISHED all participants are invited to the celebration, Monday, August 25th
4-5 PM walk on the Spring Lake boardwalk (or sit on a bench)
5-7 PM BBQ and discussion of the wisdom books back at Pastor Cindy and Dennis’ home, 72 Willow Lane, Spring Lake Heights, NJ for more information or to sign up, please contact pastorcindy@gracemontclair.org
Mark your calendars:
Tuesday, June 10, 7:30 PM, Reach Meeting online
Tuesday, June 10, 8:00 PM, Choir Rehearsal in the Chapel at Union Congregational
Wednesday, June 11, 1:00 PM, Pastor Cindy’s Women’s Bible Study at the Manse
Wednesday, June 11, 5-7:00 PM, Prayer, Listening and Supping session at the Manse
Wednesday, June 11, 7:30 PM, Exalt Meeting on Zoom
Thursday, June 12, 10:00 AM, Church Rebuilding meeting on Zoom
Friday, June 13, 5-7:00 PM Viewing/7:00 PM Funeral Service for Norma’s father, Norman. Viewing and service will be held at Wells Cathedral, 672 Martin Luther King Boulevard, Newark.
The next Friends of Grace community dinner is this Sunday, June 22, 5 – 6:30 at St John’s Episcopal. If you can provide salad, an appetizer or an entree to feed 30 guests, please let the church office know.
Food for the Little Pantry: Please consider picking up non-perishables on your next grocery trip. Food may be dropped off at the Manse or placed in the basket as you enter or leave the chapel on Sunday.
