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Grace Presbyterian Church is a body of believers that exists to worship the God of grace through faith in Jesus Christ, to biblically equip the church unto spiritual maturity, GRACE and to proclaim the gospel to west Atlanta and the world. PRESBYTERIAN MISSIONS & OUTREACH SUPPORT Rev. Dr. & Mrs. Kevin Bidwell (Maria) .............. Church Planting, Sheffield, England CHURCH Rev. & Mrs. Wes Calton (Kelly) ................................ RUF, Kennesaw State University Mr. Moises Buendia .............................................................................................. Lima, Peru Rev. & Mrs. Santos Buendia (Norma) .............................................................. Lima, Peru PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN AMERICA Rev. & Mrs. Aaron Halbert (Rachel) ........................... MTW, Tegucigalpa, Honduras Rev. & Mrs. Sebastian Heck (Isabel) .............................................. Heidelberg, Germany Rev. & Mrs. Albert Kona (Jennifer) ......................................................... Mission Albania Rev. & Mrs. Josh Rieger (Gina) ............................................. MTW, Hexham, England Rev. Dr. & Mrs. Bill Schweitzer (Pam) .............................. MTW, Gateshead, England Good Samaritan Center ............................................................................. Douglasville, GA Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary ............................................... Taylors, SC Pregnancy Resource Center Medical ...................................................... Douglasville, GA GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 5000 Stewart Mill Road Douglasville, GA 30135 Office: 770-489-6758 Rev. David Gilbert, Pastor Rev. Clif Daniell, Associate Pastor Mrs. Jenny Wilson, Administrative Assistant Mrs. Michelle Faske, Administrative Assistant Mrs. Jennifer Carman, Financial Assistant THE Lord’s DAY For weekly announcements & encouraging resources, visit our website at: June 20, 2021 www.grace-pca.net Sunday School: 9:30 Morning Worship: 10:30 Lord’s Day Attendance June 13, 2021 SS 106 AM 151 PM 107 THE PRELUDE John and Lisa Reams THE ELDERS' FAMILY WORSHIP GUIDE THE WELCOME Scripture of the Week: “...yet we know that a person is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, so we also have believed in Christ Jesus, in order to be justified by faith in Christ and not by THE PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP works of the law, because by works of the law no one will be justified.” —Galatians 2:16 (ESV) The worship of the Triune God is the believer's most important duty. We are told in John 4:23-24 Westminster Shorter Catechism: Q. 97. What is the right way to receive the Lord's Supper? that God the Father is seeking those who will worship Him in Spirit and in truth. As you prepare for this worship service, purpose to be a participant, not a spectator. Join in the praise of the congregational A. The right way to receive the Lord's Supper is to examine whether we discern the Lord's body, whether singing; pray along with the elders adding your "Amen" (signifying your agreement with the petition, our faith feeds on Him, and whether we have repentance, love, and a new obedience - so that we may confession of sin, or adoration); join in the joyful giving of tithes and offerings; and carefully listen to not come in the wrong way and eat and drink judgement on ourselves. God speaking through the reading and preaching of His life-transforming Word. May our sovereign Hymn of the Month: “Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending” - TH#318 Lord receive glory today as you humbly and actively worship Him. THE CALL TO WORSHIP Rev. Clif Daniell “Praise the LORD! Oh give thanks to the LORD, ELDER VISITATION: JUNE 2021 for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!” —Psalm 106:1 (ESV) Daniell: Reese Chatman / Reed McIntire Shields: John and Lisa Reams THE INVOCATION Ellis: Gary Young Turner: Elke Ferris / Sara McKoy Fowler: Tony Allen Verner: Jake and Kathy Jacob THE PSALM OF ADORATION AND PRAISE Gilbert: The Faske Family Psalm 135 —“Exalt the Lord, His Praise Proclaim” #12 THE READING OF SCRIPTURE Rev. Clif Daniell NURSERY SCHEDULE (Infant Nursery) June Nursery Team Leader: Jen Carman Daniel 4:1-18 PB#740 Morning Evening Babies & 2s/3s: Tiffany Shelhamer, Kim Hembree Leslie Akinyode, Melody Daniell THE CONFESSION OF SIN June 20 Roamer: Tori Gilbert Jen Carman (Team Leader) THE ASSURANCE OF PARDON “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” —1 John 1:9 (ESV) June 27 Babies & 2s/3s: Crystal Hembree, Rebekah Daniell Emily Raible, Arden Turner THE HYMN OF CONFIDENCE Roamer Rebecca Brown Jen Carman (Team Leader) “Fountain of Never-Ceasing Grace” page 4 GRACE CHURCH GIVING REPORT General Budget: Weekly Need: $ 10,424.59 Average Weekly Giving: $ 11,549.94 Week of June 13: $ 9,848.00 2021 Giving YTD: $ 277,198.54 2 7 WELCOME VISITORS! THE CONFESSION OF FAITH The Nicene Creed, 325 A.D. We are so happy to have you worship with us today. If you would like to learn more about Grace Presbyterian We believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Church, please consult the “About” section of our website at www.grace-pca.net. For further information, please do not hesitate to contact either Pastor Gilbert or Pastor Daniell at 770-489-6758. Maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, Children in the Worship Service: If you have little ones in the sanctuary who become chatty or noisy, the parlor, begotten of his Father before all worlds, immediately behind the sanctuary, is available for your use. We also offer a limited nursery for infants and 2s/3s God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, located downstairs in the infant nursery during the morning and evening worship services. being of one substance with the Father; by whom all things are made. No Food, Drinks, Cell Phones: In order to keep our sanctuary in good condition and to foster an attitude of rev- For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, erence in worship, we ask that you refrain from bringing any food or drink into the sanctuary and that you turn off was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the Virgin Mary, and was made man. all cell phones prior to the worship service. Thank you. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered and was buried. Grace Presbyterian Church is a part of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), a reformed, evangelical On the third day he rose again according to the Scriptures; denomination organized in 1973. Our church seeks to be biblical in its doctrine and ministries. We believe the Bible He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. to be the inerrant, infallible and sufficient Word of God, authoritative for all matters pertaining to life and faith. He will come again in glory to judge both the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. ANNOUNCEMENTS We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and giver of life, Evening Worship: We warmly invite you to return this evening for God-centered worship. who proceeds from the Father and the Son. Rev. David Gilbert will continue the series on the book of 1 Chronicles titled The Enduring Faithfulness of God. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. Men’s Book Study: The men will meet after the evening worship service at the Gilbert’s home (8815 He has spoken through the prophets. Campbellton Street). Following a hotdog meal, they will discuss Chapter 9 of Holiness by J.C. Ryle We believe in one holy *catholic and apostolic Church. Limited Nursery: A nursery for infants and 2s/3s is available in the infant nursery during the morning and We acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins; evening worship services. and we look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen. Wednesday Evening Activities: At 7:00 PM this Wednesday, June 23, children (through age 11) meet in the *The word “catholic” refers not to the Roman Catholic Church, but to the universal church of the Lord Jesus Christ. fellowship hall for Covenant Kids and move to one of the Sunday School rooms, youth gather in the main part of fellowship hall for Equipping to Proclaim taught by Mr. Greg Bylsma, and the adults meet in the sanctuary for THE PASTORAL PRAYER Rev. David Gilbert a short Bible study and time of prayer. There will be no meals due to Covid-19 concerns until further notice. THE GIVING OF GOD’S TITHES AND OUR OFFERINGS Friday Men’s Bible Study: On Friday, June 25, Pastor Clif and Mr. Greg Bylsma will continue teaching the series on Isaiah, covering chapter 40. Please join them in the fellowship hall at 6:30 AM for this time of THE PREACHING OF GOD’S WORD fellowship and spiritual refreshment. Pulpit Swap: We warmly welcome Rev. John Stovall, and his wife Alexis, who will swap pulpits with THAT YOU MAY BE ASSURED Rev. Clif Daniell during the AM worship service next Lord’s Day, June 27. OF THE THINGS TAUGHT Sunday Night Youth Fellowship: Next Sunday, June 27, the youth will meet in the fellowship hall following Rev. David Gilbert “Going Home Justified” the evening worship service. Young people who are age 12 and above are invited to join in this time of food, Luke 18:9-14, PB#877 singing, and a devotional. #105 in series Vacation Bible School: Please mark your calendars for our annual Vacation Bible School, July 12-16, THE HYMN OF RESPONSE from 2-5 PM. This year’s theme is “The Fruit of the Spirit”. This is the last day to sign up for VBS volunteers! “Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me” #499 THE BENEDICTION “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.” —2 Corinthians 13:14 (ESV) THE POSTLUDE Jennifer Thomason 6 3 Fountain of Never-Ceasing Grace Going Home Justified Luke 18:9-14 1.