Grace Presbyterian Church
7 North 4th St. Martins Ferry, Ohio 43935
Ph. 740-633-2699 FAX 740-633-9624
email GracePresbyterianChurch123@gmail.com www.gracechurchmartinsferry.org
www.facebook.com/GracePresChurch
GRACE is an Open, Welcoming Church, come and be part of it!
"Here we experience the inclusiveness as God intended the world to be."
May 28, 2023 --- 10:30 A.M.
Day of Pentecost ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
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, David McFarlan
L: In the light of this day, we have gathered;
P: We are a community that is one, bringing our questions and our joy.
L: In the song and silence we will listen -
P: What is it that God would have us hear this day?
L: In our praise and our prayers we will remember
P: That God's glory shines around us and within.
ALL: So, let us worship GOD.
*Hymn of Praise "Come, Thou Almighty King" #267/Screen
Prayer of Confession of Sins and Mistakes
Time for Silent Personal Prayer and Reflection
(Unison) Holy and gracious God, at times we feel so frail and fragile, getting blown about by the latest crisis, by bad news, by our own short tempers and failings. You call us to hold fast to what is good, but so often we flounder, unable to find the solid thing that will center us again. Help us, we pray. Help us to see You as our center, and to cling to the good that You create in the world. Help us to set aside all our jealousies and prejudices, our betrayals and lies, and all that adds to the world's hurt. Help us to grow even more into Christ's likeness that we will bear His love and truth to the world. In Jesus' Name we pray. Amen.
The Assurance of Being Pardoned and Forgiven of our Sins
*The Gloria Patri Screen
Ritual of Friendship
Honoring our Graduates
The Children's Sermon
Hymn of Prayer "Breathe On Me, Breath of God" #259/Screen
Morning Prayer and Lord's Prayer (Debts & Debtors)
Special Music "Sweet, Sweet Spirit" 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 Acts 2:1-21 Elder, David McFarlan
The Good News: "Dream a Little Dream!" Pastor Paul Todd
*Hymn of Service "God of Our Fathers" #573, vs. 1,2 & 4
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 "Holy Spirit, Flow Through Me" Chancel Choir *Doxology
* Blessing and Sending Pastor Paul Todd
* Blessing Response "Go Now and Live for the Savior" 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
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
"An Open, Welcoming Church, serving Christ in our world since 1851
MAUNDY THURSDAY
April 6, 2023------7:00 PM
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Pastor, Paul Todd, CP Organist, Sherry Stratton
Missionaries: Congregation
Our Maundy Thursday Worship is an adaptation of the ancient Tenebrae Worship, which dates back to the 8th century. Tenebrae is one of the oldest funeral services of the church. It represents the darkness and sorrow felt by the early Christians as they remembered the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Our worship moves from light to darkness with the fading light symbolizing the fading loyalty of the disciples and friends of Jesus, while also portraying Jesus' crucifixion.
Prelude "Lord, Let Me Walk" Chancel Choir
GOD CALL US TOGETHER FOR WORSHIP
Lighting of the Lenten Cross Willa Wilkins & Family
"We Remember" Video On Screen
*Hymn "Were You There" (verses 1-3) #181 or Screen
The First Candle Extinguished
Matthew 26:14-16
Prayer of Confession Special time for Personal Prayer, Silent Meditation & 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.
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
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
SECOND MANDATE "Communion" Pastor Paul Todd
Jesus Institutes the Lord's Supper Luke 22:7-21
THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION (Liturgy on back or screen)
The Sixth Candle Extinguished
Jesus Arrested Matthew 26:47-56
The Seventh Candle Extinguished
Hymn "Beneath the Cross of Jesus" #183/Screen
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
Invitation to the Lord's Table
Great Thanksgiving
L: The Lord be with you.
P: And also with you.
L: Lift up your hearts.
P: We lift them to the Lord.
L: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
P: It is right to give our thanks and praise.
L: It is truly right........who forever sing to the glory of Your name:
P: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of Your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
L: You are holy.........according to His commandment:
P: We remember his death, we proclaim his resurrection, we await his coming in glory.
L: Gracious God...... As our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to pray:
P: Our Father, who art in heaven..................Amen.
Breaking of the B read
Communion of the People
Prayer in Unison: God of Grace, Your Son Jesus Christ left us this holy meal of bread and wine in which we share His body and blood. May we who have celebrated this sign of His great love show in our lives the fruits of His redemption; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
EASTER WORSHIP TIMES
8:00 AM Resurrection Service followed by
Breakfast in the Fellowship Hall
10:30 AM Traditional Easter Worship (Sanctuary)