Order of Worship

Morning Reflection

John 1:1-2 

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.  2 He was in the beginning with God.

Invocation

Blessed Assurance

Child of Love

Good to Give Thanks

Announcements

Praise and Petition

Is He Worthy?

How Great Thou Art!

Sermon 

As You Go

Benediction

Announcements

 Welcome Friends!

Thank you to all our friends who came today to enjoy the community of our local church. May you be encouraged and blessed through the music, prayers, and the proclamation of the goodness of Jesus Christ.

July 4th Hot Dogs

On July 4th, we will provide hot dogs, bottled water, and snacks to the families who enjoy the Fire Truck Rides at the Third District Fire Dept. Please plan to give or volunteer for this outreach to our community.

Summer Teaching Series

Grace will host a 5-week series on Wednesday nights at 7:00 pm in July. We will look at the most important archaeological findings that affirm our faith. Strengthen your faith this summer!

Wednesday Prayer Meeting

There is no Prayer Meeting on June 17th and 24th.

Summer Teaching Series

Grace will host a 5-week series on Wednesday nights at 7:00 pm in July. We will look at the most important archaeological findings that affirm our faith. Strengthen your faith this summer!

Church Leadership Meetings

The next Leadership Meeting is this morning, immediately following the service.

The annual Congregational Meeting is on July 5th.

Grace 315 Lake Day

Lake Day for the Youth Group at the Schexnayder home will be on Saturday, July 11th. Invite your friends and introduce them to our youth group

Sermon Notes

The Superior Word

Hebrews 4:11-16

Many first-century Jewish Christians were tempted to abandon Christianity on account of persecution and hardship. Their temptation was to return to the comforts of the familiar. The book of Hebrews was written to encourage the church to remain focused on Jesus Christ. In our passage, we are called to see the importance of clinging to Christ as our Great High Priest. The Word of God will judge us all in truth, and when that judgment falls, we will need a Great High Priest to speak mercy over us.

We should be excited to rest in God and cling to Jesus because…

Personal failure and sin is a reality of life

The Word of God exposes every part of every life

The High Priest provides mercy and grace to the exposed