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You are always welcome at this church
When we talk about leadership and grace, it’s easy to confuse our terms.
In the Gospel of Matthew, leading with grace is not about keeping one’s composure or aligning with societal expectations. It’s also not about being permissive or submissive to others to avoid conflict.
Rather, leading with grace means living as a conduit of the grace that flows abundantly for us and, therefore, through us to our neighbors. We are cleansed, inspired, redeemed and formed by grace that we may be God’s agents of grace. Grace holds boundaries while extending forgiveness when boundaries are crossed.
Grace tells the truth without shaming others. Grace recognizes that we all have gifts and strengths that benefit the community, and leads us to work collectively rather than in competition.
We hope you will join us this Sunday.
If you want to know more about what to expect during Sunday’s worship service, you can download the bulletin below or visit the This Sunday link at GPUMC page to follow each service on our YouTube channel. You can also view past services there as well.
Our in-person worship service in the sanctuary and the livestream begins at 9:30 am Sunday.
Order of Worship for Sunday, September 13
Minister: Rev. David Eardley
Liturgist: Doug Ross Sr.
Download this week’s bulletin here
| Chimes Hymn | “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” | UMH 140 |
| Welcome | Doug Ross Sr. | |
| Call to Worship | Psalm 40:1-11 | UMH 774 |
| Organ Voluntary | “Bist du bei mir ( Be Thou with Me)” G.H. Stolzel (1690-1749) / J.S. Bach (1685-1750) | Eric Winter |
| Greeting & Lord’s Prayer | Rev. David Eardley | |
| Hymn | “Crown Him with Many Crowns” | UMH 327 |
| Scripture Reading | Romans 13:8-14 (NT.p.152) | Doug Ross Sr. |
| Chancel Chat | Emily Bianchi | |
| Offertory Invitation | Rev. David Eardley | |
| Offertory Special Music | “Your Song” | Sara Sessions, Piano |
| Doxology | UMH 95 | |
| Prayer of Dedication | ||
| Hymn of Preparation | “My Hope Is Built” | UMH 368 |
| Scripture Reading | Matthew 18:21-35(NT.p.19 | Doug Ross Sr. |
| The Message | “Forgiven and Forgiving” | Rev. David Eardley |
| Hymn | “Freely, Freely” | UMH 389 |
| Ministry Opportunities | ||
| Benediction | Rev. David Eardley | |
| Piano Meditation | “Overture Royal Fireworks” G.F. Handel (1685-1759) | Eric Winter |