~Morning Service of Worship~
The Lord’s Day - July 31st, 2016
10:45 AM
Prelude
Welcome and Announcements - RE Ed O’Neal
* We welcome UAH campus minister (RUF) Rev. Reid Jones
today.
* Start back Wednesday Night Fellowship - August 17th
* Tricky Tray Auction is August 31st.
* Fall Kidz Huddle Groups start September 13th
Meditation - Matthew 16:15-18
He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter replied,
“You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” And Jesus answered
him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah! For flesh and blood has not
revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven. And I tell you, you
are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of hell
shall not prevail against it.”
Call to Worship - Hebrews 4:14-16
Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the
heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we
do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our
weaknesses, but One who in every respect has been tempted as we are,
yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of
grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
Invocation
*Hymn of Worship - Isaiah 43
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you
And the waves will not over-come you.
Do not fear. For I have redeemed you.
I have called you by name, you are mine.
Chorus: For I am the Lord your God, (echo)
I am the Lord your God, (I am)
The Holy One of Israel Your Savior
For I am the Lord your God, (echo)
I am the Lord your God (I am)
The Holy One of Israel Your Savior
I am the Lord (Do not fear); [Repeat 3x]
When you walk through the fire, You’ll not be burned.
And the flames will not consume you. Do not fear.
For I have redeemed you. I have called you by name, you are mine.
(Author unknown, 2005 RUF Hymnal, CCLI #2815163)
Confession of Faith - Nicene Creed (325 A.D.)
We believe in one God the Father Almighty; Maker of heaven and earth,
and all things visible and invisible.
And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of
His Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, very God of
very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father;
by whom all things were made; who for us and for our salvation came
down from heaven, and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin
Mary, and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius
Pilate; He suffered and was buried; and the third day He rose again
according to the Scriptures, and ascended into heaven, and is seated at
the right hand of the Father; and He shall come again, with glory, to
judge both the living and the dead; whose kingdom shall have no end.
And we believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and giver of life, who
proceeds from the Father and the Son; who with the Father and the Son
together is worshiped and glorified; who spoke by the prophets; and we
believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church; we acknowledge one
baptism for the remission of sins; and we look for the resurrection of the
dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
*Hymn of Response - Whate’er My God Ordains
Whate’er my God ordains is right, Holy His will abideth.
I will be still whate’er He does,
And follow where He guideth.
*Hymn of Praise - Praise to the Lord, the Almighty #53
My God is true,
Each morn anew
Sweet comfort yet shall fill my heart And pain and sorrow shall depart
Confession of Sin - O most great, most just and gracious God; You are
of purer eyes than to behold iniquity; but You have promised mercy
through Jesus Christ to all that repent and believe in Him. We confess
that we have all sinned and come short of the glory of God. We have
neglected and abused Your holy worship. We have dealt unjustly and
uncharitably with our neighbors. We have not sought first Your
kingdom. You have revealed Your wonderful love to us in Christ and
offered us pardon and salvation in Him; but we have turned away. We
have run into temptation; and the sin that we should have hated, we
have committed. Have mercy on us, most merciful Father! In Your Son
is our salvation, in Your promises our hope. Take us for Your children
and give us the Spirit of Your Son, and in the end receive us into Your
glory, through Jesus Christ our only Savior. Amen.
Assurance of Pardon - 1 Timothy 1:15
The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ
Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost.
*Hymn of Thanksgiving - Jesus Loves Me, This I Know #189
[Children preK-1st Grade are dismissed for Children’s Church]
Ministry of Prayer - Taylor Stewart
Worshipping God with His Tithes and Our Offerings
Ministry of the Word - “Two Parables on Lostness”
Luke 15:1-10
Rev. Reid Jones
He is my God,
Though dark my road.
He holds me that I shall not fall Wherefore to Him I leave it all
Whate’er my God ordains is right, He never will deceive me
He leads me by the proper path,
I know He will not leave me
I take, content,
What He hath sent
His hand can turn my griefs away And patiently I wait His day
Whate’er my God ordains is right, Though now this cup in drinking May
bitter seem to my faint heart,
I take it all unshrinking
Whate’er my God ordains is right, Here shall my stand be taken
Though sorrow, need, or death be mine, Yet I am not forsaken
My Father’s care
Is round me there
He holds me that I shall not fall And so to Him I leave it all
(1998, David Braud Music; Words by Samuel Rodigast, Music by David Braud, CCLI
#2815163)
*Benediction
Postlude
*- those who are able, please stand.
If you would like to speak with someone about how to receive Jesus Christ as
your Lord and Savior, please see the pastor after the service.
~Evening Service of Worship~
Grace Fellowship: This Week
Sunday - 9:30 AM Sunday School for all ages
Sunday - 10:20 AM Refreshments and Fellowship
Sunday Morning Worship - 10:45 AM
Sunday - 5:30 PM Choir Rehearsal
Sunday Evening Worship and Youth Group - 6:00 PM
Christian Education Offerings
Sundays at 9:30 am:
*Combined Adult Sunday School in Fellowship Hall
Wednesday at 6:30 pm:
Off till August 17th
Small Groups
* Women’s small group - at Faye Stock’s house, led by Gwen
Sibert, Thursdays at 10:00 AM, studying “Women of the Bible.”
* Men’s groups are off for the Summer.
* Mixed Small Group - at Dillard’s house, Tuesday’s at 7 PM, led
by Wayne Leonard. Studying Philippians.
The Lord’s Day - July 31st, 2016
6:00 PM
Call to Worship - Psalm 92:1-2
It is good to praise the Lord and make music to Your name, O Most
High, to proclaim Your love in the morning and Your faithfulness at
night.
Grace Fellowship
Presbyterian Church
Invocation
*Ministry of Music
To God Be the Glory #55
Leaning on the Everlasting Arms #616
’Tis so Sweet to Trust in Jesus #679
Psalter Reading - Psalm 15 (p 787-88)
Confession of Faith - Westminster Shorter Catechism 25-27 (p 871)
Ministry of Prayer
Ministry of the Word - “The Inauguration”
Matthew 3:13-17
Rev. Ted Murphree
*Hymn of Response - There Is a Fountain Filled with Blood #253
*Benediction
Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) congregation
Our Mission: To MAKE and MATURE disciples of Jesus Christ
Our Vision: To see disciples of Christ GATHER to the ministries of
the Church to grow in God’s grace and SCATTER into their world
for ministry and service.
Sunday School - 9:30 AM
Morning Worship - 10:45 AM
Evening Worship - 6:00 PM
Pastor - Rev. Jackie D. Gaston
Minister to Students - Taylor Stewart
Director of Children’s Ministry - Mary Alred
Office Manager - Angela Thornton
Grace Fellowship Presbyterian Church
925 West Main Street, Albertville, AL 35950
Office: 256-891-0924
email: [email protected]
Website: www.gracefellowshippca.com