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
Facebook: GRACE Presbyterian Church
"Here we experience the inclusiveness as God intended the world to be"
April 27, 2025-- 10:30 AM
2nd SUNDAY of EASTER
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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
Prelude Sherry Stratton Call to Celebration Elder, Kevin Campbell L: The joy of the resurrection of our Savior Jesus Christ is with us.
P: We rejoice in the blessing God has poured into our lives.
L: Even though we hear words of doubt, we are called to believe.
P: Even though the world would draw us back again into darkness, we focus on the Light.
L: Thanks be to Christ who gives us the victory.
P: Alleluia! Amen.
Hymn of Praise "Worship Christ the Risen King" #225, vs 1,4,5
Prayer of Confession of Sins and Mistakes
(Time for Personal Prayer and Reflection)
[Unison] Wondrous God, we confess that at times our doubts and fears override our hope and faith. Forgive us when we lose sight of the joy of Your love and instead fall into despair and gloom. Lift up our hearts, Lord, and help us to remember the promise of new life here and now, not just the hope of resurrection for the future. We give thanks for Your Son, Jesus Christ, who continues to offer us new life, who continues to turn us around and upside down, who continues to break down the walls of death in our own life. Forgive us, restore us and renew us. In the name of our risen Savior, Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.
The Assurance of Being Pardoned and Forgiven of our Sins
*The Gloria Patri
Ritual of Friendship
The Children's Sermon
Hymn of Prayer "Just As I Am" #342 Morning Prayer and Lord's Prayer (Debts & Debtors) Special Music Sherry Stratton
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 John 20:19-31 Elder, Kevin Campbell
The Good News "Is the Excitement of Easter Still In You"
Pastor Paul Todd
Hymn of Service "Blessed Assurance" #345
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 Sherry Stratton
*Doxology
* Blessing
* Blessing Response "Alleluia, Alleluia, Give Thanks" * 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