Order of Worship Sunday, August 2, 2015
Welcome Prepare Your Hearts Call to Worship Leader: Give thanks to the LORD; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples! People: Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of all his wondrous works! Leader: Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice! People: Praise the LORD, for he is good. His steadfast love endures forever! Psalm 105:1-3, 106:1
Prayer of Adoration Worship through Music Confession of Sin – Elder Mike Palanski Leader: The word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. People: Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting! (Silent confession of sin.) Assurance of God’s Forgiveness Leader: The LORD forgives the guilt of our sin when we confess our transgressions and do not cover them up. From Hebrews 4; Psalm 139; Psalm 32
Congregational Prayer – Elder Mike Palanski Missions Moment – Matt Irvine Worship through Baptism – Amaya Louise English
1
Worship through Music Worship through Giving – Deacon Bob Adams If you are visiting with us, please do not feel any obligation to give. Children may be taken to Preschoolers’ Worship (ages 3-4) or Primary Worship (age 5 through 1st grade) at this time. Worship through the Word Proclaimed – Rev. Marc Swan Text: Matthew 6:25-34 Series: The Sermon on the Mount: Life in the Kingdom Title: Seek the Given Gift Profession of Faith Leader: I will not fear, for you are with me; I will not be dismayed, for you are my God. You will strengthen me and help me; you will uphold me with your righteous right hand. People: For you are the LORD my God, who takes hold of my right hand and says to me, “Do not fear; I will help you. Leader: This I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: the steadfast love of the Lord never ceases People: His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. From Isaiah 41 and Lamentations 3
Worship through Music Benediction Doxology Announcements
2
“Doxology” is derived from two Greek words: doxa (meaning, “glory”), and logos (meaning, “word”). A doxology, then, is a “word,” spoken or sung, which ascribes glory to God.
Matthew 6:25-34 25
“Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? 26 Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? 27 And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life? 28 And why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, 29 yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. 30 But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? 31 Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. 34 “Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble. ESV Reader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God!
Communion Prayers Grace Church welcomes all Christians, who are willing to forsake their sin and trust in Jesus Christ alone for salvation and who fellowship with congregations that proclaim the gospel, to receive Holy Communion with us. A Prayer for Those Not Communing A Prayer for Those Communing Prayer of Belief: Lord Jesus, grant that I may see in You the fulfillment of all my need and may turn from every Lord Jesus, I recognize that I am weaker and false satisfaction to feed on You, the true and more sinful than I ever dared admit, but living bread. Enable me to lay aside the sin through You I am more loved and accepted that clings so closely and to run with persever- than I ever dared hope. I thank You for paying ance the race set before me, looking to You the my debt on the cross, taking what I deserved in pioneer and perfecter of my faith. Amen. order to offer me complete forgiveness. Knowing that You have been raised from the dead, I turn from my sins and receive You as my Savior and Lord. Amen. 3
Sermon Outline The root cause of our anxiety
How to quiet our anxious hearts
A better way to live
4
Missionary Moment These updates are supplements to our Missionary Report, published every-other-month, which is located on the Communications Table. Please continue to pray for the missionaries we support and for the work God is doing throughout Rochester and the world!
Daniel and Priscila Cummings—Angola Dear Friends, We visited today Kalukembe, met the new head of nursing, the new administrator and briefly looked at some of the changes at the hospital. We also were given a tour of our likely new home! After arriving, Zeke immediately wanted to know where his friends were and who would help him fight the "bad guys!" It was a good reminder to us 1) how outgoing Zeke is--he found local children to swing sticks together without any problem, and 2) the imagination of a 4-year-old is incredible: Priscila especially had been talking with Zeke about our return to Kalukembe these last 2 years and the "bad guys" we'd be fighting together. What we meant were the "bad guy" sicknesses, the "bad guy" injustices we saw against our patients, the "bad guy" poverty in our area, and other problems that don't nicely manifest as physical beings a child could shake a stick at. Zeke took them to be walking and talking and was ready to do battle after 2 years of mental preparation and take these guys down. Love his heart. Please continue to pray for the transition back to Kalukembe and for our living arrangements. Daniel and Priscila
5
Growth Groups If you’re looking to grow in grace, build friendships, and use the gifts God has given you to serve others, consider joining one of our Growth Groups. Growth Groups are small communities of people who study, pray, and fellowship together to go deeper in heart-understanding and life application of the gospel. Please see the calendar for up-to-date information on the summer schedules for these groups. SUNDAYS at 6:00pm Location: Gault’s home (21 Sunberry Dr; Penfield) and various homes within group Topic: Summer Fellowships Contact: Charlie & Marcia Gault - 3779265 /
[email protected] /
[email protected]
WEDNESDAYS at 7pm Location: Various homes within group Topic: Respectable Sins by Jerry Bridges Contact: Leon France - 544-0289 /
[email protected] or Jerry & Roberta Smith -
[email protected] THURSDAYS at 7:15pm Location: Various homes within group Topic: Ordinary by Michael Horton Contact: Alex & Katy Trygstad
[email protected]
SUNDAYS at 7pm Location: Swan’s home (47 Leonard Crescent; Penfield) Topic: Prayer by Tim Keller Contact: Marc & Wendy Swan
[email protected] - 764-3784 MONDAYS at 7pm Location: Various homes within group Topic: Summer Fellowships Contact: Robin & Joan Lambert - 216-9773 or Peter & Chris Mason - 872-6432
Grace Church Finances Budgeted Giving Actual Giving Budgeted Expenses Actual Expenses Relocation Fund 441 General Fund
April 22,843 27,149 23,394 25,323 2,117 390
Fiscal Year End 296,958 296,497 296,958 287,438 289,167 33,026 6
Balance
121,083
Announcements 1. Join us for our Coffee Hour after the worship service in the Fellowship Hall. 2. Youth Group Launch Meeting: Any adult or youth in 7th-12th grade who are interested in participating in the launch of our youth ministry are invited to a planning session on Wednesday, August 19, from 7-8:30pm at the church building. 3. Our London Missionary Matt Irvine, will be addressing our multi-generational Sunday School class this morning at 9:15 in the Fellowship Lodge. Be sure to bring your kids, as Matt is expecting and preparing for all ages. 4. The CE team is meeting tomorrow, August 3 from 7:30-9pm at the church. 5. Church Picnic: It’s time to sign up! Bring your own meat to grill, a dish to pass, and chairs to sit on. Drinks, condiments, and paper good provided. There will be lots of fun for all with outdoor games of all kinds. See Cheryl Day or Dave Beinetti with questions. 6. Coffee Hour: We are in need of volunteers to help with coffee hour after our worship service. If you are interested in helping, please talk with Cheryl Day. 7. Today Kathy Weese will be collecting shawls and lap afghans for the Nursing Home Ministry. Please see her with your donation or if you have further questions. 8. Grace Road Church, in partnership with worship bands from other local churches, is holding an outdoor worship concert on Saturday, August 8. The event will be held at Great Bend Farm (160 Plains Road; Honeoye Falls). Food trucks will be onsite from 67:30. Music begins at 7:30. More information is available at the welcome table. 9. Would you like to request prayer or be added to the Grace Church prayer network? Send an email to
[email protected].
Serving Today Nursery: Janice Allnatt, Kat Manalastas, Peter Mason, Katherine Beinetti Next Week: (8-9-15) Lucinda Greer, Luba Mason, Taylor Hutchinson, Sarah Schiffhauer Preschoolers’ Worship: Joan Beinetti, Emily Fletcher Next Week: (8-9-15) Lynn Wasserbauer, Rich Kennedy Primary Worship: Barb Sheeler, Drew McLean Next Week: (8-9-15) Rebecca Chalone, Curt Lindahl Music Team: Scott, Dave, Heather, Bethany, Abigail; PP: Wendy Next Week: (8-9-15) Alex, Aaron, Janice, Michaela; PP: Licemee Greeters: John Fischer, Marc Caruana, Neyir Urminsky, Robin Lambert Next Week: (8-9-15) Rosemary Bernard, Dale Kriewall, Erica Schiller, Cheryl Day Scripture Reader: Next Week: (8-9-15) Communion Preparation: No Communion this week Next Week: (8-9-15) Coffee Hour: Dale and Shelley Kriewall, Cheryl Lindahl Next Week: (8-9-15) Jon and Cheryl Day (Baked goods: Will McNamara) 7
Calendar Week of August 2 – 9, 2015 Today, August 2nd 9:15 am Sunday School for all ages 10:30 am Grace Worship Service 3:30 pm A time of worship, song, and friendship at Hill Haven Nursing Home. Grace visitors are always welcome and appreciated. Monday, August 3rd 7:30 pm Christian Education Team Meeting at the church Tuesday, August 4th Wednesday, August 5th 7:00 pm Growth Group; Contact: Leon/Cheri France, Jerry/Roberta Smith* Thursday, August 6th 7:00 pm Growth Group; Contact: Alex/Katy Trygstad* Friday, August 7th Saturday, August 8th Sunday, August 9th 9:15 am Sunday School for all ages 10:30 am Grace Worship Service 3:30 pm Nursing Home Ministry at Hill Haven Nursing Home. *Contact and study information for Growth Groups is found on the previous page.
8
