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 “Sarabande” Arcangelo Corelli, arr. S. Drummond Wolff
Call to Worship
One: We gather today as the people of God, as a community of Christ’s followers.
All: We gather to share Word and sacrament, to discern the ways of faithful service.
One: Where in the world shall we serve our God?
All: At home and school and business place – in this community and throughout every land.
One: How in the world shall we serve our God?
All: By working toward justice where there is oppression, by offering comfort where there is pain, by sharing love where there is hatred.
One: Why in the world shall we serve our God?
All: Because the Spirit beckons us, because Jesus calls us to enact our faith. Let us now worship the one who calls us!
Hymn (last page of bulletin) * “Welcome” Mark Miller
Opening Prayer
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture Lesson (Unison) Exodus 16:1-3, 9-12
The whole congregation of the Israelites set out from Elim; and Israel 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 fleshpots and ate our fill of bread; for you have brought us out into this wilderness to kill this whole assembly with hunger.’
Then Moses said to Aaron, ‘Say to the whole congregation of the Israelites, “Draw near to the Lord, for he has heard your complaining.” ’ And as Aaron spoke to the whole congregation of the Israelites, they looked towards the wilderness, and the glory of the Lord appeared in the cloud. The Lord spoke to Moses and said, ‘I have heard the complaining of the Israelites; say to them, “At twilight you shall eat meat, and in the morning you shall have your fill of bread; then you shall know that I am the Lord your God.” ‘
Time with Children
Call to Confession
Unison Confession of Faith
Sovereign God, remind us of our interdependence with all of creation–the natural world and all of humanity. Help us to live in mutuality with one another and in shared recognition of our dependence on you, our Creator. Set our hearts and minds on your will. In Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.
Assurance of Forgiveness
Praise 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 Reading John 6:27, 35, 45-51
Message Taco Tuesday…Supplement Sunday? The Rev. Robin Miller Currás
Hymn 513 * “Let Us Break Bread Together”
Affirmation of Faith The Apostles’ Creed
Offertory “Lamb of God” Twila Paris 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 Thanksgiving
Celebration of the Lord’ Supper concluding with 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 508 * “For the Bread Which You Have Broken”
Announcements
Benediction
This morning’s liturgy was written by Pastor Robin and © Presbyterian Outlook, 2024, written by Rev. Stephanie Sorge and provided for free distribution. The Call to Worship written by Ana and Tod Gobledale, Global Ministries Associates serving in the United Kingdom (Disciples of Christ). The pastoral prayer has been shaped in conversation with World In Prayer, a ministry of the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, in Lodi, CA, USA, whose mission is to assist Christians to pray with current events in mind.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Today, Oct 6, Youth Group at Toni’s Kitchen, 3pm – 5pm
Wednesday, Oct 9, Norma’s Bible Study in the Learning Center at Union Congregational
Choir Rehearsal, every Thursday at 7:30 pm in the Chapel
The next Friends of Grace Community Dinner will be on October 13. If you can help provide an appetizer, salad, or entree to feed 30 guests, please let a Friends of Grace committee member or the church office know.
Food for the Little Pantry is always wanted and needed. Non-perishables only please. Food may be dropped off at the Manse or placed in the basket as you enter or leave the chapel on Sunday.
Daily Devotionals online Monday-Friday 9:00 AM. Check out www.gracemontclair.org for more information.
