Grace Presbyterian Church WOrship Bulletin
January 26, 2025
Order of Worship
January 26, 2025
Rev. Dr. Tom Robinson, Guest Preacher
Matt Rutland, Elder on Call
Grace Presbyterian Church
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Welcome & Announcements
Prelude “Come, Christians Join to Sing” arr. Hayes
Call to Worship:
In the midst of winter with its dark, cloudy days,
We gather to worship the Light of life.
In the midst of our times, filled with neglect of those in need,
We follow Jesus in bringing good news to the poor.
In the opening days of a new year, which may be off to a rough start for some of us,
We hear Jesus tell us that this is the year of the Lord’s favor.
**Hymn #634 “To God Be the Glory”
**Affirmation of Faith
In life and death we belong to God. We trust in Jesus Christ, fully human, fully God. We trust in God, whom Jesus called Abba, Father. In sovereign love God created the world good and makes everyone equally in God’s image, of every race and people, to live in one community. We trust in God the Holy Spirit, everywhere the giver and renewer of life. With believers in every time and place, we rejoice that nothing in life or in death can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Anthem (10:15) "For the Beauty of the Earth" Grace Notes Choir
Time with Young Disciples (10:15)
Scripture Luke 4: 14-21
Message “Jesus’ Inaugural Sermon”
Prayers of the People with the Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us, not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
**Hymn #757 “Today We All Are Called to Be Disciples”
**Benediction
**Choral Blessing (face center aisle to bless one another)
May the road rise to meet you, may the wind blow at your back, may the sun shine warmly on your face, may the rain fall softly on your field, and, until we meet again, until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of God’s hand.
Postlude
**congregation standing in body or spirit
congregational responses in bold
lyrics printed with permission under One License #A-737483 and CCLI License #2545718
Worship Series liturgy written by Rev. Sarah (Are) Speed | A Sanctified Art | sanctifiedart.org
Welcome to our Guest Preacher
We welcome Rev. Dr. Tom Robinson today, an honorably retired minister. He graduated with a Master of Divinity degree from Union Presbyterian Seminary (1985), and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Columbia Theological Seminary (2010). He served four churches until his retirement, and has served two others as a bridge interim. He and his wife, Sue – a nurse practitioner who works for Mackey Family Practice - live in Indian Land. They have two children and five grandchildren, who live in Charlotte and Madison, Wisconsin.
Prelude “Come, Christians Join to Sing” arr. Hayes
Call to Worship:
In the midst of winter with its dark, cloudy days,
We gather to worship the Light of life.
In the midst of our times, filled with neglect of those in need,
We follow Jesus in bringing good news to the poor.
In the opening days of a new year, which may be off to a rough start for some of us,
We hear Jesus tell us that this is the year of the Lord’s favor.
**Hymn #634 “To God Be the Glory”
**Affirmation of Faith
In life and death we belong to God. We trust in Jesus Christ, fully human, fully God. We trust in God, whom Jesus called Abba, Father. In sovereign love God created the world good and makes everyone equally in God’s image, of every race and people, to live in one community. We trust in God the Holy Spirit, everywhere the giver and renewer of life. With believers in every time and place, we rejoice that nothing in life or in death can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Anthem (10:15) "For the Beauty of the Earth" Grace Notes Choir
Time with Young Disciples (10:15)
Scripture Luke 4: 14-21
Message “Jesus’ Inaugural Sermon”
Prayers of the People with the Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us, not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
**Hymn #757 “Today We All Are Called to Be Disciples”
**Benediction
**Choral Blessing (face center aisle to bless one another)
May the road rise to meet you, may the wind blow at your back, may the sun shine warmly on your face, may the rain fall softly on your field, and, until we meet again, until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of God’s hand.
Postlude
**congregation standing in body or spirit
congregational responses in bold
lyrics printed with permission under One License #A-737483 and CCLI License #2545718
Worship Series liturgy written by Rev. Sarah (Are) Speed | A Sanctified Art | sanctifiedart.org
Welcome to our Guest Preacher
We welcome Rev. Dr. Tom Robinson today, an honorably retired minister. He graduated with a Master of Divinity degree from Union Presbyterian Seminary (1985), and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Columbia Theological Seminary (2010). He served four churches until his retirement, and has served two others as a bridge interim. He and his wife, Sue – a nurse practitioner who works for Mackey Family Practice - live in Indian Land. They have two children and five grandchildren, who live in Charlotte and Madison, Wisconsin.