Begin with a moment of silence. Focus your attention on the real presence of God and remember that we’ve set aside this time to worship him.

Opening reading and prayer

Read Psalm 147

Praise God in prayer

Here is a suggested prayer to guide you in your praise: Father, we praise you because you have all power and all wisdom. Nothing is unknown to you and everything is under your authority. And you exercise your power and wisdom in mercy and compassion. You are kind to your creation, especially us. Thank you for establishing your church, built on Jesus Christ the cornerstone. Thank you for gathering us in and adopting us as your children. Thank you for healing us and making us whole by your redeeming love. And though this work of being made new is not yet perfectly complete, we thank you that you have promised to complete it, and we look forward to the day when we are finally whole and at peace in your presence. Thank you for speaking to us by your word, and for making your word effective in our lives. We love you, and we pray this in Christ’s name - Amen.

Sing: Hallelujah, Praise Jehovah

Reading and confession

Read Deuteronomy 6:1-25

Confess your sin and need for God’s grace in prayer

Here is a suggested prayer to guide you in your thanksgiving: Father, we know the great value of your word. We know that it is uniquely able to teach us, to guide us and sanctify and console us and give us peace. And yet, we confess that we have paid too little attention to your word. We have given far too little time and energy to reading it, hearing it, studying it and contemplating it. We’ve been more concerned with the wisdom of the world and the opinions of people than with your word. We’ve been more interested in entertainment and distraction than in what you have said. We’ve made too little effort to know it and understand it and apply it. Too often it’s gone in one ear and out the other when we’ve heard it, or we've just ignored it entirely. We know this is sin against you, to put so little value on your revealed word. Forgive us Lord. 

We know that you did not just send us your written word though, but in your love you sent us your word made flesh - Jesus Christ. He came to die for us so that we might be forgiven for our sin. And so it’s in his name that we pray - Amen. 

For assurance of pardon from the scriptures, read John 1:12

Sing: Christ is Mine Forvermore

Sing: Speak O Lord

Pray and ask God for his blessing on our church and those connected to us

Here are some suggestions for how you might pray:

• For those in the congregation who are ill and suffering
• For those who are grieving the loss of loved ones
• For those who lonely and feeling isolated
• For those who are anxious and under stress
• For those who have not yet believed the gospel

Meditation on scriptures

Sing: Your Will Be Done

Benediction: 2Corinthians 13:14

Sing: the Doxology

*** Remember that we've covenanted together to give of our financial resources to the work of the Grace Church here in Roanoke and around the world. You can give online here: https://gcrva.churchcenter.com/giving

Read: Psalm 19

Pray: a prayer of praise and thanksgiving to God based on the truths from that psalm.

Sing: Behold Our God

Read: Titus 2:1-3:2

Pray: a prayer of confession based on that passage

Read: Titus 3:3-7

Remember that God loves to save sinners, and Christ died so that we might be forgiven for our sins.

Sing: O Great God

Sing: Before The Throne of God Above

Listen: Video sermon

Sing: When Peace Like a River

*** Giving: Remember that we've covenanted together to give of our financial resources to the work of the Grace Church here in Roanoke and around the world. You can give online here: https://gcrva.churchcenter.com/giving

Read: Psalm 98

Pray: a prayer of praise and thanksgiving to God based on the truths from that psalm. 

Sing: Hallelujah Praise Jehovah

Read: Ephesians 4:17-32

Pray: a prayer of confession based on that passage

Read: Ephesians 2:13

Remember that God loves to save sinners, and Christ died so that we might be forgiven for our sins. 

Sing: Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery

Sing: Behold Our God

Listen: Video Devotion

Sing: When Peace Like a River

*** Giving: Remember that we've covenanted together to give of our financial resources to the work of the Grace Church here in Roanoke and around the world. You can give online here: https://gcrva.churchcenter.com/giving

Read: Psalm 147

Pray: a prayer of praise and thanksgiving to God based on the truths from that psalm. 

Sing: Come Thou Fount

Read: Romans 12:9-21

Pray: a prayer of confession based on that passage

Read: Romans 3:21-22

Remember that God loves to save sinners, and Christ died so that we might be forgiven for our sins. 

Sing: Before the Throne

Sing: God Moves in a Mysterious Way

Video Devotion

Sing: How Sweet and Awesome

*** Giving: Remember that we've covenanted together to give of our financial resources to the work of the Grace Church here in Roanoke and around the world. You can give online here: https://gcrva.churchcenter.com/giving

Moment of Silence - Pray and remember that you ar in the presence of God

Opening Reading: Psalm 107:23-43

Prayer of Praise

Song 1: All Hail The Power of Jesus Name

Second Reading: Hebrews 10:19-25

Prayer of Confession

Assurance of Pardon: Hebrews 10:17

Song 2: Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Song 3: Before The Throne

Video Devotional: Mark 4:35-41

Song 4: Christ Is Mine Forevermore

Closing Prayer

Doxology

*** Giving: Remember that we've covenanted together to give of our financial resources to the work of the Grace Church here in Roanoke and around the world. You can give online here: https://gcrva.churchcenter.com/giving

Moment of Silence - Pray and remember that you ar in the presence of God

Opening Reading: Psalm 146

Prayer of Praise

Song 1: Hallalujah Praise Jehovah

Second Reading: Leviticus 19:1-18

Prayer of Confession

Assurance of Pardon: Isaiah 1:18

Song 2: O Great God

Song 3: Speak O Lord

Video Devotional: 1Peter 5:10-11

Song 4: He Will Hold Me Fast

Closing Prayer

Doxology

*** Giving: Remember that we've covenanted together to give of our financial resources to the work of the Grace Church here in Roanoke and around the world. You can give online here: https://gcrva.churchcenter.com/giving

Moment of Silence - Pray and remember that you ar in the presence of God

Opening Reading: Psalm 103

Prayer of praise

Song 1: Wondrous King All Glorious

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Second Reading: Ephesians 2:11-22

Prayer of Confession

Assurance of Pardon: Ephesians 2:8-9

Song 2: Come Behold The Wondrous Mystery

Song 3: When Peace Like a River

Video Devotional

Song 4: Jesus Thank You

Closing prayer

Doxology

*** Giving: Remember that we've covenanted together to give of our financial resources to the work of the Grace Church here in Roanoke and around the world. You can give online here: https://gcrva.churchcenter.com/giving

Moment of Silence: Pray silently. Remember that you are in the presence of God and humble yourself before him. 

Opening Reading: Psalm 34

Prayer of Praise: Our Father in heaven, we praise you and exalt your name because you are our God. You have humble us in your love and mercy and taught us to seek you and we are glad. Thank you for making yourself known to us, and for delivering us from sin and death and condemnation. We have tasted and seen that you are good. We know that our experience of you is only a taste though, and that you are more gracious, more holy, more glorious than we can imagine. Thank you for helping us in our time of need. Thank you for delivering us from trouble and being near to those who are brokenhearted and crushed in spirit. Thank you for holding us up through our sorrow and affliction. 

Come Thou Fount

Reading: Exodus 32:1-14

Prayer of Confession: Father as we read this passage about the sins of your people in the wilderness we are reminded of our own sins. We too have been impatient with you and unwilling to wait for you to act in your own timing. We have been guilty of fashioning “idols” to worship that are more to our liking, and putting our praise and trust where it doesn’t belong. We have corrupted ourselves as they did. Forgive us for our sins Lord. 

Assurance of Pardon: 1John 4:9-10 (remember that the gospel is true and God loves to save sinners)

Before the Throne of God Above

Great is Thy Faithfulness

Video Devotional (or read 1Peter 5:8-9)

In Christ Alone

Closing Prayer

Doxology

*** Giving: Remember that we've covenanted together to give of our financial resources to the work of the Grace Church here in Roanoke and around the world. You can give online here: https://gcrva.churchcenter.com/giving

Moment of Silence: Pray silently.  Remember that you are in the presence of God and humble yourself before him. 

Opening reading:  Psalm 100

Prayer of praise:  Heavenly Father, we have just read your invitation to all the earth to come into your presence with singing.  You are perfect and need nothing, yet you welcome us to come and serve you with gladness.  We have nothing to offer you but ourselves redeemed by your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, who gave himself for our salvation. So, we come, thankfully, joyfully, humbly praying that you would “tune our hearts to sing your praise.” You are good.  Your love is eternal and unchanging.  You are faithful to us, your people, and will never leave us nor forsake us.  We praise your holy name.  We praise you for sending us your Spirit who gives us life and strength to worship you as we should.  Be praised in our worship now.  All this we pray in Jesus’ name. Amen

Song 1:  All Hail The Power

1 All hail the pow'r of Jesus' name!

Let angels prostrate fall;

bring forth the royal diadem,

and crown him Lord of all;

bring forth the royal diadem,

and crown him Lord of all.

2 Crown him, ye martyrs of your God,

who from his altar call;

extol the Stem of Jesse's rod, 

and crown him Lord of all;

extol the Stem of Jesse's rod, 

and crown him Lord of all.

3 Ye seed of Israel's chosen race,

ye ransomed of the fall,

hail him who saves you by his grace, 

and crown him Lord of all;

hail him who saves you by his grace, 

and crown him Lord of all.

4 Sinners, whose love can ne'er forget

the wormwood and the gall,

go, spread your trophies at his feet, 

and crown him Lord of all;

go, spread your trophies at his feet, 

and crown him Lord of all.

5 Let ev'ry kindred, ev'ry tribe,

on this terrestrial ball,

to him all majesty ascribe, 

and crown him Lord of all;

to him all majesty ascribe, 

and crown him Lord of all.

6 O that with yonder sacred throng

we at his feet may fall;

we'll join the everlasting song, 

and crown him Lord of all;

we'll join the everlasting song, 

and crown him Lord of all.

Reading:  Romans 2:1-11 (Read in preparation for confession)

Prayer of Confession:  Oh, Holy God, your word exposes our failures and sin.  We are without excuse.  Our own words condemn us as we have cast judgment on others.  We confess we have thought too highly of ourselves.  We stand before you guilty of pride and arrogance.  We have no excuse before your holy throne.  We have presumed upon the riches of your kindness, goodness, and patience.  We have been slow to repent and negligent to give you thanks and praise.  Forgive us our sins.  Be merciful to us.  We ask that you cleanse us of all unrighteousness and deliver us from the wrath to come for we pray in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ in whom alone we have hope. Amen

Assurance of pardon: “Now to the one who works, his wages are not counted as a gift but as his due. And to the one who does not work but believes in him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is counted as righteousness,  just as David also speaks of the blessing of the one to whom God counts righteousness apart from works:

 ‘Blessed are those whose lawless deeds are forgiven,
    and whose sins are covered;
blessed is the man against whom the Lord will not count his sin.’” Romans 4:4-8 

(Remember that the gospel is true and that God loves to save sinners.)

Song 2:  In Christ Alone

In Christ alone my hope is found,

He is my light, my strength, my song

This Cornerstone, this solid Ground

Firm through the fiercest drought and storm.

What heights of love, what depths of peace

When fears are stilled, when strivings cease

My Comforter, my All in All

Here in the love of Christ I stand.

In Christ alone! - who took on flesh,

Fullness of God in helpless babe.

This gift of love and righteousness,

Scorned by the ones He came to save

Till on that cross as Jesus died,

The wrath of God was satisfied 

For every sin on Him was laid

Here in the death of Christ I live.

There in the ground His body lay,

Light of the world by darkness slain:

Then bursting forth in glorious day

Up from the grave He rose again

And as He stands in victory

Sin's curse has lost its grip on me,

For I am His and He is mine 

Bought with the precious blood of Christ

No guilt in life, no fear in death,

This is the power of Christ in me

From life's first cry to final breath,

Jesus commands my destiny

No power of hell, no scheme of man,

Can ever pluck me from His hand

Till He returns or calls me home

Here in the power of Christ I'll stand.

Song 3:  I Know That My Redeemer Lives

I know that my Redeemer lives;

what comfort this sweet sentence gives!

He lives, He lives, who once was dead;

He lives, my everliving Head.

He lives to silence all my fears,

He lives to wipe away my tears,

He lives to calm my troubled heart,

He lives all blessings to impart. 

He lives and grants me daily breath;

He lives and I shall conquer death;

He lives, and while He lives, I'll sing;

He lives, my Prophet, Priest, and King.

He lives triumphant from the grave,

He lives eternally to save,

What joy this blessed assurance gives,

I know that my Redeemer lives!

Praise God from Whom all blessings flow

Praise Him all creatures here below

Praise Him above all heavenly host

Praise Father Son and Holy Ghost

Video Devotional (or read 1Peter 5:7)

Song 4:  He Will Hold Me Fast

When I fear my faith will fail, Christ will hold me fast;

When the tempter would prevail, He will hold me fast.

I could never keep my hold through life's fearful path;

For my love is often cold; He must hold me fast.

He will hold me fast, He will hold me fast;

For my Saviour loves me so, He will hold me fast.

Those He saves are His delight, Christ will hold me fast;

Precious in his holy sight, He will hold me fast.

He'll not let my soul be lost; His promises shall last;

Bought by Him at such a cost, He will hold me fast.

He will hold me fast, He will hold me fast;

For my Saviour loves me so, He will hold me fast.

For my life He bled and died, Christ will hold me fast;

Justice has been satisfied; He will hold me fast.

Raised with Him to endless life, He will hold me fast

'Till our faith is turned to sight, When He comes at last!

He will hold me fast, He will hold me fast;

For my Saviour loves me so, He will hold me fast.

Closing prayer

Doxology

Praise God from whom all blessings flow

Praise Him all creatures here below

Praise Him above ye heavenly hosts

Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost

*** Giving: Remember that, even though we aren’t meeting and can’t take up an offering, we’ve still covenanted together to give of our financial resources to the work of the Grace Church here in Roanoke and around the world. You can give online here: https://gcrva.churchcenter.com/giving

Moment of Silence: Pray silently.  Remember that you are in the presence of God and humble yourself before him. 

Opening reading:  Psalm 147

Prayer of praise: Our Father and God, through the grace of your Son, Jesus, and in the power of your Holy Spirit, we come now to praise you today for who you are and what you have done.  You build up Jerusalem, the city of your people.  You gather the outcasts, like us, unworthy but redeemed by your mercy.  You heal the broken hearted, even as you have healed us who were broken by our sin and suffering.  You have bound up our wounds.  You are our Creator, and the Creator of all things.  The stars are your handiwork, your property.  You number them and name them.  Your power is immeasurable.  In your love, grace, and goodness, you lift the humble.  In your justice and holiness, you judge the wicked and the unrepentant, but you delight in those who fear You, who hope in you and in your steadfast love. Help us now to worship you and to sing praises to your name with the thanksgiving which you deserve.  We pray this in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ who gave himself as a ransom for many, Amen. 

Song 1:  All Hail the Power

1 All hail the pow'r of Jesus' name!

Let angels prostrate fall;

bring forth the royal diadem,

and crown him Lord of all;

bring forth the royal diadem,

and crown him Lord of all.

2 Crown him, ye martyrs of your God,

who from his altar call;

extol the Stem of Jesse's rod, 

and crown him Lord of all;

extol the Stem of Jesse's rod, 

and crown him Lord of all.

3 Ye seed of Israel's chosen race,

ye ransomed of the fall,

hail him who saves you by his grace, 

and crown him Lord of all;

hail him who saves you by his grace, 

and crown him Lord of all.

4 Sinners, whose love can ne'er forget

the wormwood and the gall,

go, spread your trophies at his feet, 

and crown him Lord of all;

go, spread your trophies at his feet, 

and crown him Lord of all.

5 Let ev'ry kindred, ev'ry tribe,

on this terrestrial ball,

to him all majesty ascribe, 

and crown him Lord of all;

to him all majesty ascribe, 

and crown him Lord of all.

6 O that with yonder sacred throng

we at his feet may fall;

we'll join the everlasting song, 

and crown him Lord of all;

we'll join the everlasting song, 

and crown him Lord of all.

Reading:  Ephesians 5:6-21 (Read in preparation for confession)

Prayer of Confession: Dear Lord, your word reminds us of our shortcomings and sins.  We would confess to you today that we have not lived as children of light as we should.  Forgive us we pray.  We have neglected to seek your will.  We have sometimes relished sinful things rather than to expose them for what they are.  Oh Father, be merciful to us. We have wasted time.  We have sought pleasure in sinful ways.  Oh, God cleanse us of our guilt and the stains of sin on our hearts and minds. We have forgotten to be thankful.  We have not been faithful agents of grace to our brothers and sisters.  We have resisted those to whom we should submit.  Oh Lord, be merciful and forgive us of every sin for we pray in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.  Amen.  

Assurance of pardon: Ephesians 1:7-10, In [Jesus Christ] we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace,  which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in Christ as a plan for the fullness of time, to unite all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth.

(Remember that the gospel is true, and that God loves to save sinners.)

Song 2:  O Great God

O great God of highest heaven

Occupy my lowly heart

Own it all and reign supreme

Conquer every rebel power

Let no vice or sin remain

That resists Your holy war

You have loved and purchased me

Make me Yours forevermore

I was blinded by my sin

Had no ears to hear Your voice

Did not know Your love within

Had no taste for heaven's joys

Then Your Spirit gave me life

Opened up Your Word to me

Through the gospel of Your Son

Gave me endless hope and peace

Help me now to live a life

That's dependent on Your grace

Keep my heart and guard my soul

From the evils that I face

You are worthy to be praised

With my every thought and deed

O great God of highest heaven

Glorify Your Name through me

Song 3:  Speak O Lord

Speak, O Lord, as we come to You

To receive the food of Your Holy Word.

Take Your truth, plant it deep in us;

Shape and fashion us in Your likeness,

That the light of Christ might be seen today

In our acts of love and our deeds of faith.

Speak, O Lord, and fulfill in us

All Your purposes for Your glory.

Teach us, Lord, full obedience,

Holy reverence, true humility;

Test our thoughts and our attitudes

In the radiance of Your purity.

Cause our faith to rise; cause our eyes to see

Your majestic love and authority.

Words of pow'r that can never fail—

Let their truth prevail over unbelief.

Speak, O Lord, and renew our minds;

Help us grasp the heights of Your plans for us—

Truths unchanged from the dawn of time

That will echo down through eternity.

And by grace we'll stand on Your promises,

And by faith we'll walk as You walk with us.

Speak, O Lord, till Your church is built

And the earth is filled with Your glory.

Video Devotional (or read 1Peter 5:6-10)

Song 4:  God Moves in A Mysterious Way

God moves in a mysterious way

His wonders to perform

He plants His footsteps in the sea

And rides upon the storm

Deep in His dark and hidden mines

With never-failing skill

He fashions all His bright designs

And works His sovereign will

So God we trust in You

O God we trust in You

O fearful saints new courage take

The clouds that you now dread

Are big with mercy and will break

In blessings on your head

Judge not the Lord by feeble sense

But trust Him for His grace

Behind a frowning providence

He hides a smiling face

So God we trust in You

O God we trust in You

When tears are great

And comforts few

We hope in mercies ever new

We trust in You

God’s purposes will ripen fast

Unfolding every hour

The bud may have a bitter taste

But sweet will be the flower

Blind unbelief is sure to err

And scan His work in vain

God is His own interpreter

And He will make it plain

Closing Prayer: Now may the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God the Father, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with us all.  Amen. (2 Co. 13:14)

Doxology

Praise God from whom all blessings flow

Praise Him all creatures here below

Praise Him above ye heavenly hosts

Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost

*** Giving: Remember that, even though we aren’t meeting and can’t take up an offering, we’ve still covenanted together to give of our financial resources to the work of the Grace Church here in Roanoke and around the world. You can give online here: https://gcrva.churchcenter.com/giving