Order of Worship
May 31, 2026
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Grace Presbyterian Church!
Grace Presbyterian Church exists to welcome our neighbors, grow together in Christ, and serve God in our community and world. We believe that the grace of God through Jesus Christ changes everything.
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Call to Worship
From Psalm 118:24
Leader: This is the day that the LORD has made;
All: Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Welcome Song
Welcome Song | Creation Sings
1. Creation sings the Father's song
He calls the sun to wake the dawn
And run the course of day
Till evening falls in crimson rays
His fingerprints in flakes of snow
His breath upon this spinning globe
He charts the eagle's flight
Commands the newborn baby's cry
Refrain:
Hallelujah!
Let all creation stand and sing
Hallelujah!
Fill the earth with songs of worship
Tell the wonders of creation's King
2. Creation gazed upon His face
The ageless One in time's embrace
Unveiled the Father's plan
Of reconciling God and man
A second Adam walked the earth
Whose blameless life would break The curse
Whose death would set us free
To live with Him eternally
[refrain]
3. Creation longs for His return
When Christ shall reign upon the earth
The bitter wars that rage
Are birth pains of a coming age
When He renews the land and sky
All heav'n will sing and earth reply
With one resplendent theme
The glories of our God and King [refrain]
Song of Praise | Abide with me
1. Abide with me! fast falls the eventide;
The darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide!
When other helpers fail and comforts flee,
Help of the helpless, oh, abide with me.
2. Swift to its close ebbs out life’s little day;
Earth’s joys grow dim, its glories pass away;
Change and decay in all around I see;
O Thou who changest not, abide with me.
3. I need Thy presence every passing hour:
What but Thy grace can foil the tempter’s power?
Who like Thyself my guide and stay can be?
Through cloud and sunshine, oh, abide with me.
4. I fear no foe, with Thee at hand to bless:
Ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness:
Where is death’s sting? where, grave, thy victory?
I triumph still, if Thou abide with me.
God
Cleanses Us
Confession of Sin & Silent Confession
Leader: God spoke all these words and said:
I am the Lord your God, who has redeemed you.
You shall have no other gods but me.
All: Lord, have mercy.
Leader: You shall not make for yourself any idols.
All: Lord, have mercy.
Leader: You shall not take the Name of the Lord Your God in vain.
All: Lord, have mercy.
Leader: Remember the Sabbath day and keep it Holy.
All: Lord, have mercy.
Leader: Honor your father and your mother.
All: Lord, have mercy.
Leader: You shall not murder.
All: Lord, have mercy.
Leader: You shall not commit adultery.
All: Lord, have mercy.
Leader: You shall not steal.
All: Lord, have mercy.
Leader: You shall not bear false witness.
All: Lord, have mercy.
Leader: You shall not covet.
All: Lord, have mercy on us, forgive us, and write your law upon our heart.
Assurance of Pardon | Psalm 103
The Lord does not deal with us according to our sins,
nor repay us according to our iniquities.
as far as the east is from the west,
so far does he remove our transgressions from us.
Song of Assurance | Come Ye Sinners
1. Come, ye sinners, poor and needy,
Weak and wounded, sick and sore;
Jesus ready stands to save you,
Full of pity, love and pow’r.
He is able, He is able
He is willing, doubt no more!
He is able, He is able,
He is willing, doubt no more!
2. Come, ye weary, heavy-laden,
Lost and ruined by the fall;
If you tarry till you’re better,
You will never come at all.
Not the righteous, not the righteous
Sinners, Jesus came to call.
Not the righteous, not the righteous
Sinners, Jesus came to call.
3. Let not conscience make you linger,
Nor of fitness fondly dream;
All the fitness He requireth
Is to feel your need of Him.
This He gives you, this He gives you,
'tis the Spirit's rising beam.
This He gives you, this He gives you,
'tis the Spirit's rising beam.
Story of New Life: Kylie Holes
Membership and Baptism:
Jeremiah and Julie Miller (Charlie, James, John)
Michael McGinnis
Eduardo and Carolina Romero
Kylie Holes (Baptism)
Doxology:
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise him, all creatures here below;
Praise him above, ye heav'nly host:
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
Amen.
God Speaks to US
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Sermon
Sermon - Healing and Teaching – Rev. Marshall Brown
Rev. Marshall Brown
God
Communes with Us
Confession of Faith | Apostle’s Creed
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth;
I believe in Jesus Christ his only son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
Receiving the Supper is for adults and children who have publicly professed to follow Jesus and received Christian baptism.
For children and adults who have not publicly professed faith in Jesus, we welcome you to come forward to receive a blessing. Indicate you won’t be taking the Lord’s supper by crossing your arms or saying to the server, “I will not be participating today.”
Communion Music is the hymn "Like a River Glorious". This hymn was written by Frances Havergal and is a reflection on the Biblical promise of peace in Isaiah 26:3. "You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in You."
Celebration of The Lord’s Supper
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise him, all creatures here below;
Praise him above, ye heav'nly host:
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
Amen.
Song of Thanksgiving | Doxology
God
Send Us
Song of Sending I O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing
1. Hail the rightful ruler
Christ who came to save
King of truth and justice
Lord of love and grace
He who bore the cross to
Bring His people peace
He broke the chains of sin
And He set the captive free
Chorus:
He is making all things right
He is making all things right
In His goodness, in His time
He is making all things right
2 Hail the humble shepherd
Bending low to serve
He's bread for all our hunger
And water for our thirst
He who helps his neighbor
Loves the least of these
Welcomes in the stranger
And sets the captive free
[chorus]
3. Hail the coming Savior
Hope of every heart
Healer of the nations
Bright and morning star
He will win the battle
Set the world at peace
He'll finally and forever
Set the captive free
[chorus]
Benediction
This week’s music:
Mollie VanderLaan-vocals and piano; Emily Starr and Elle VanderLaan-vocals; Emily Randle-violin; Matt Ulery-bass; Brent Roman-drums; Dave Miller-guitar
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