Grace Presbyterian Church
Maundy Thursday
March 28, 2024 7:00 PM
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6:00 PM Fellowship Meal
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Pastor: Paul P. Todd, CP Organist: Sherry Stratton
Missionaries: Congregation
Prelude "Lord, Let Me Walk" Chancel Choir
GOD CALL US TOGETHER FOR WORSHIP
Lighting of the Lenten Cross Kim, J.J. Dagan and Elaine Gasmire
"We Remember" Video on screen
Opening Sentences John 13:1; 34
Hymn "Were You There" #181, vs.1-3
The First Candle Extinguished
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Matthew 26:14-16
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Prayer of Confession Special time for Personal Prayer, Silent Meditation and Reflection
Cut nails are available. These nails symbolize our sins. Hold it. Prayerfully reflect upon your sins and mistakes during this evening's special service. Then during the singing of "Beneath the Cross of Jesus", come and hammer your nail into the cross remembering how GOD carried those sins away.
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Anthem "How Long Has It Been" Chancel Choir
The Second Candle Extinguished
The Assurance of Being Forgiven of our Sins
*Hymn "Glorify Thy Name" #29
The Third Candle Extinguished
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Jesus Prays for all Believers John 17:20-26
Anthem "Jesus, Remember Me" Chancel Choir
Evening Prayer
The Fourth Candle Extinguished
First Mandate "Servanthood"
Washing of the Disciples' Feet John 13:1-17
The Fifth Candle Extinguished
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SECOND MANDATE "Communion" Pastor Paul Todd
Jesus Institutes the Lord's Supper Luke 22:7-21
The Sacrament of Holy Communion Liturgy on screen)
The Sixth Candle Extinguished
Jesus Arrested Matthew 26:47-56
The Seventh Candle Extinguished
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*Hymn "Beneath the Cross of Jesus" #183 (A long standing tradition of GRACE Church for Maundy Thursday is to come and physically stand beneath the cross as we hammer in our nails, while we together sing the hymn, "Beneath the Cross of Jesus".)
*Charge and Sending
Conclusion of Worship - Beginning of Service
Easter Worship Times
9:00 AM Resurrection Breakfast in the Fellowship Hall
10:30 AM Traditional Easter Worship (Sanctuary)
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GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
7 North Fourth Street Martins Ferry, Ohio 43935
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Sunday, December 24, 2023 7:00 PM
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE
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GOD CALLS US TOGETHER FOR WORSHIP
"I REJOICED WITH THOSE WHO SAID, "Let us go to the house of the Lord." Ps 122:1
Preparing for Worship Badyn Woodford
Welcome and Announcements
Lighting of the Advent Candles The Campbell Family
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Prelude and Christ Child Procession Badyn Woodford
Celebrating the Birth of Jesus Elder, Ida Mae Cummins
L: For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders,
P: And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
L: Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end.
P: He will reign on David's throne and over His kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever.
L: The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this.
ALL: Let us worship God.
*Hymn "Away in a Manger" #157
The Christmas Story according to Luke 2:1-7 Elder, Ida Mae Cummins
Special Music "Mary Did You Know" The Chancel Choir
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Prayer of Confession of Sins and Mistakes
(Time for Personal Prayer and Reflection)
(Unison) Holy God, we pray for Your brightness to shine upon our hearts this evening. May we know your grace as it appears for us in the birth, life, death and resurrection of Christ Jesus. Help us to live lives that are joyous and just, Godly and righteous. As we await the blessed hope of Your glory to shine on our world forever, we come this night to rejoice in the blessed hope of Your glory that already shines in our lives. Shine on us, dear Child, that we may see You not only in the manger but in our hearts as well! Amen.
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The Assurance of Being Pardoned and Forgiven of our Sins *The Gloria Patri The Children's Sermon
Special Music "O Holy Night!" The Chancel Choir
Christmas Prayer and Lord's Prayer (Debts & Debtors)
Special Music "Love Came Down at Christmas" The Chancel Choir
The Christmas Story According to Luke 2:8-20 Ida Mae Cummins
The Christmas Message Pastor Paul Todd
*Hymn "O Little Town of Bethlehem" #141
We Offer Our Gifts and Lives Prayer of Dedication
Offertory "The Birthday of a King" The Chancel Choir *Doxology
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Lighting of the Christ Candle Karen Rinkes and Ed Rice
Hymn "Silent Night! Holy Night!" #147
*Blessing and Sending
*Blessing Response "O Come Let Us Adore Him"
Postlude Badyn Woodford