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
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"Here we experience the inclusiveness as God intended the world to be"
December 14, 2025-- 10:30 AM
3rd Sunday of Advent
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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
Lighting of the Advent Candle Danna and Deon Foster
Choral Response "Candles of Advent"
Prelude
CALL TO CELEBRATION Elder Kevin Campbell
L: What if joy were to break out unrestrained in our world? What would we notice?
P: The wilderness and dry land would be glad; the desert rejoice and blossom.
L: The blind would see and the lame would walk. Lepers would be cleansed, and the deaf would hear.
P: The dead would rise and the poor would receive good news.
L: May joy break out in our worship today as we anticipate the One who comes into
our world!
ALL: Come thou long expected Jesus!
Hymn of Praise "Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee" #1
Prayer of Confession of Sins and Mistakes
(Time for Personal Prayer and Reflection
[Unison] Holy and wonderful God, we confess that we have closed our eyes to what You are doing. We prefer to concentrate on problems, bad news, and violence. When we do, we miss all the healing, freeing and helping You accomplish in our world. We pass up opportunities to participate in Your Good News. We rob ourselves of so much joy. Forgive us and give us eyes to see, ears to hear, minds to understand, and hearts to treasure Your mission in the world. Fill us with unquenchable joy at the coming of Jesus. Amen.
The Assurance of Being Pardoned and Forgiven of our Sins
*The Gloria Patri
Ritual of Friendship
The Children's Sermon
Hymn of Prayer "Breathe on Me, Breath of God" #259
Morning Prayer and Lord's Prayer (Debts & Debtors)
Special Music "Redeeming Love" The Chancel Choir
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 Matthew 11:2-11 Elder, Kevin Campbell The Good News "Not What You Expected?"
Pastor Paul Todd
Hymn of Service "Good Christian Men, Rejoice" #151
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 "Christ Whose Glory Fills the Skies" The Chancel Choir
*Doxology
* Blessing
* Blessing Response "Walk In The Light" Screen * 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