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"
November 30, 2025-- 10:30 AM
1st 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 Anita & Caylee Krupinski
Choral Response Candles of Advent
Prelude
CALL TO CELEBRATION Elder Kay McFarlan
L: No one knows the day or the hour,
P: But we know the One who holds time in his hands.
L: The world is not asleep - it longs, it groans, it waits.
P: We come awake to God's movement in our lives.
L: With hopeful hearts, we prepare him room.
ALL: We listen closely, for hope draws near. Come Lord Jesus!
Hymn of Praise "Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus"
Prayer of Confession of Sins and Mistakes
(Time for Personal Prayer and Reflection
[Unison] Holy One, You call us to wake from sleep, to become aware of our surroundings. The dawn of a new time of preparation is upon us. Forgive us when sleepiness takes its toll, when our discussions become battles, when our judgment and self-judgement outweigh our faith. Let us put on the light of Christ and live as You have called us in respect, in mutual dialogue, and in healthy living. Help us so that everything we do reflects Christ's light. Amen.
The Assurance of Being Pardoned and Forgiven of our Sins
*The Gloria Patri
Ritual of Friendship
The Children's Sermon
Hymn of Prayer "I Need Thee Every Hour" #428
Morning Prayer and Lord's Prayer (Debts & Debtors)
Special Music "Comfort, Comfort You My People" 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 24:36-44 Elder, Kay McFarlan The Good News "Today Could Be the Day Tomorrow May Be Too Late"
Pastor Paul Todd
Hymn of Service "Lead On, O King Eternal" #483
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 "Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates" 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