Grace Presbyterian Church
Meeting in the Chapel 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.
Welcome
Prelude “Song of our Savior” Julia Perry
*Responsive Call to Worship Psalm 111:1-10 Ryan Berutti
ONE: Praise the Lord. I will extol the Lord with all my heart in the council of the
upright and in the assembly.
ALL: Great are the works of the Lord; they are pondered by all who delight in them.
Glorious and majestic are his deeds, and his righteousness endures forever.
ONE: He has caused his wonders to be remembered; the Lord is gracious and
compassionate. He provides food for those who fear him; he remembers his
covenant forever.
ALL: He has shown his people the power of his works, giving them the lands of other
nations. The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are
trustworthy.
ONE: They are established for ever and ever, enacted in faithfulness and uprightness.
He provided redemption for his people; he ordained his covenant forever—holy
and awesome is his name.
ALL: The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts
have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise.
Opening Prayer
*Hymn 187 “Savior Like A Shepherd Lead Us”
Prayer for Illumination TJ Simmons
Scripture Reading (In Unison) Romans 14:1- 3
Accept the one whose faith is weak, without quarreling over disputable matters. One person’s faith allows them to eat anything, but another, whose faith is weak, eats only vegetables. The one who eats everything must not treat with contempt the one who does not, and the one who does not eat everything must not judge the one who does, for God has accepted them.
One: The Word of the Lord All: Thanks be to God
Time with the Children Grace Kennedy
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.
Grace Team Picture
*Passing of the Peace
Call to Confession
Unison Prayer of Confession followed by time of Silent Confession
Most merciful God, we confess 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; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen. Silent Confession.
Assurance of Forgiveness
*Glory Be to God in Song 582 “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)
Scripture Lesson Romans 14: 5-12 Alex Kirkland
Sermon A Case Against Judgy The Rev. Cindy Wilcox
Choral Anthem “Lord Send Your Spirit” Raymond Wise
*Affirmation of Faith(in unison) The Apostles’ Creed Olivia Kirkland
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
*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 Dedication
Pastoral Prayers
Announcements
*Hymn 443 “There is a Redeemer”
*Benediction (All are welcome to join us for coffee hour!)
Thank you to our confirmands for being liturgists.
The flowers in the chapel today were given by Pat & Jody Walsh in memory of Pat’s brother, Tim.
Happening this Week:
Tuesday, September 15, Men’s Fellowship Breakfast, 8:00 AM, St. John’s Episcopal, 55 Montclair Avenue.
Tuesday, September 15, New Testament Big Picture Bible Study, 7:00 PM, at the Manse.
Wednesday, September 16, Session Meeting, 7:30 PM, on Zoom.
Thursday, September 17, New Testament Big Picture Bible Study, 1:00 PM, at the Manse.
Thursday, September 17, Choir Rehearsal, 7:30 pm, in the Chapel.
Friday, September 18, Sweet Hour of Prayer, 1:00 PM, at the Manse.
Daily Devotionals online Monday-Friday 9:00 AM. Check out www.gracemontclair.org for more information.
Friends of Grace Community Dinner is September 13, 5-6:30 PM at St. John’s Episcopal, 55 Montclair Avenue.
SOS Food Pantry Supplies needed! Our little food pantry is always in need of non-perishable food items. Please continue to drop supplies off at the Manse or bring to church with you on Sundays.
All are invited to the Open Committee meetings / Pot Lucks at the manse:
CARE/ Deacons: Sunday, Sept. 20, 12 PM
Our Sunday School is collecting school supplies for a school in an impoverished area. If you can help, please bring the following donations by September 13: Folders, Loose Leaf Paper, Spiral Notebooks, Pencils, Dry Erase Markers, Watercolor Markers, Crayons. Please bring items to church with you on Sunday or drop them off at the Manse.
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.
New Testament Big Picture Bible Study will meet on Tuesdays at 7:00 PM or Thursdays at 1:00 PM beginning September 15. The study will meet at the Manse all but the second Tuesdays and Thursdays of the month. There is a suggested $20 donation to cover the cost of study materials.
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.
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