Grace Presbyterian Church
7 North Fourth Street, Martins Ferry, OH 43935
Phone - 740-633-2699 FAX - 740-633-9624
email GracePresbyterianChurch123@gmail.com
www.gracechurchmartinsferry.org
Facebook: GRACE Presbyterian Church
"Here we experience the inclusiveness as God intended the world to be"
January 12, 2025-- 10:30 AM
BAPTISM OF THE LORD
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Pastor: Paul P. Todd, CP Organist: Sherry Stratton Missionaries: The Congregation
GOD CALLS US TOGETHER FOR WORSHIP
"I rejoiced with those who said, "Let us go to the house of the Lord." Ps. 122:1
Welcome & Announcements
Prelude Sherry Stratton
Call to Celebration Elder, Connie Campbell L: Ascribe to the Lord the glory due God's name
P: Worship the Lord in holy splendor.
L: The voice of the Lord is over the waters.
P: The God of glory thunders, the Lord, over mighty waters.
L: The voice of the Lord is powerful.
ALL: The voice of the Lord is full of majesty. Let us worship God.
Hymn of Praise "Ye Servants of God" #17
Prayer of Confession of Sins and Mistakes
(Time for Personal Prayer and Reflection)
[Unison] Merciful God, in baptism you promise forgiveness and new life, making us part of the body of Christ. We confess that we remain preoccupied with ourselves, separated from sisters and brothers in Christ. We cling to destructive habits, hold grudges, and show reluctance to welcome one another; we allow the past to hold us hostage. In your loving kindness, have mercy on us, and free us from sin. Remind us of the promises you make in baptism so that we may rise to new life, and live together in grace. We pray this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN.
The Assurance of Being Pardoned and Forgiven of our Sins
*The Gloria Patri
The Children's Sermon
Ritual of Friendship
Hymn of Prayer "Open My Eyes, That I May See" #381
Morning Prayer and Lord's Prayer (Debts & Debtors) Special Music Pastor Myron Seals We Hear GOD's Word to Us
"Thy Word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path." Psalm 119:105
Scripture Reading Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 Elder Connie Campbell
The Good News "This Is Just the Beginning"
Pastor Paul Todd
Hymn of Service "Wherever He Leads I'll Go" Screen
We Offer Our Gifts and Lives Before GOD
"They gave themselves first to the Lord" 2nd Cor. 8:5
An Opportunity to rededicate your life & bring your offering to GOD
Prayer of Dedication of our Tithes and Gifts to GOD
Offertory Sherry Stratton *Doxology
* Blessing
* Blessing Response "Blessed Be the Tie That Binds" #286 Postlude Sherry Stratton
GRACE Church is a church with a glorious Past,
An Active Present, And a Greater Future!
Come and be part of it!
*Indicates that those who are able may stand for worship.
Conclusion of Worship - Beginning of Service