Call to Worship – God calls us into his presence to worship him.  We gather together to hear him speak to us through his word.

Sing: Victory in Jesus

Confession – We confess our sin, our need for a savior, and our faith in Christ.

Father we come to you, the source of grace. In ourselves we are empty. Our flesh is weak and unable to keep your commands. Everyday the demands of life call for more grace than we possess in ourselves, but not more than is found in you! Father, your vast supply is unending, therefore we cry out for grace upon grace, that we may be fully satisfied in you. Amen.

Sing: Absent from Flesh

Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. -Philippians 2:5-11

Sing: 10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)

Assurance of Forgiveness – God reminds us of the his gracious mercy in Christ’s atoning sacrifice.

Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us,to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen. -Ephesians 3:20-21

Sing: Let Your Blood Plead For Me

Children dismissed

Reading of the Word – God speaks to us through his living word.

Colossians 3:12-14

Preaching of the Word – Pastor Greg McDaniel – Chosen and Changed

Response to the Word

Sing: Hiding Place

The Lord’s Supper

Sing (while passing the meal): There is a Fountain

Benediction – God sends us into the world, sanctified by his word.

Grace to you and peace … from Jesus Christ the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of kings on earth. To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood and made us a kingdom, priests to his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. -Revelation 1:5-6

 

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Announcements

Child Dedication Services – Sunday, April 22

• For new parents, this is an opportunity to express thanks to God for the gift of children, declare your commitment to the gospel as parents, and ask the church for help and accountability as you seek to parent with wisdom.
• Parents must first attend our Baby Steps class on April 15
• You can register at gracecincinnati.com/connect/events by April 9th

Matthew Smith with Indelible Grace – Saturday, April 28 – 5pm to 8:30pm

• You can buy tickets at gracecincinnati.com/connect/events.
  • Advanced: $10/individual, $30 family  Door: $15/individual, $45/family
  • 20% discount available through April 8 (“GRACECOV”)
• 5pm – Seminar on Worship, then potluck dinner.
• 7pm – Concert
• Matthew will also lead worship Sunday, April, 29 at 9am & 11am

Member Meeting– Sunday, April 22 5pm

• We’ll be having a member gathering, a time for fellowship as we share and celebrate the work that God is doing in our church.
• Potluck Dinner – more details to come.
• We strongly encourage all members to attend.