Introduction
Thank you for joining Trinity Grace Church for this unique home church shared experience. Each of the elements and resources provided on this page are designed to guide you into a time of worship that is appropriate to your context.
We are all learning what it means to worship together as the church, around our tables and living rooms. Take a moment to invite the Holy Spirit’s guidance as you commune with God and one another.
About This Guide
Follow our Worship Guide, including readings, prayers, recommended worship songs, teaching, and discussion questions.
We’ve made this a mobile-friendly page so everyone is welcome to follow along on their phone (each section expands / collapses when you select the title).
Parts in bold are to be read by all.
Opening Psalm (Psalm 121)
I lift up my eyes to the hills — where does my help come from?
My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip — he who watches over you will not slumber;
Indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. The LORD watches over you — the LORD is your shade at your right hand;
The sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night. The LORD will keep you from all harm — he will watch over your life;
The LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.
Prayer for Peace
Lord, you are where we look for our help. You are the Maker of Heaven and Earth and you are the one who watches over us. Every moment of our lives is lived under your watchful eye. We trust you for our peace as the uncertainty in our world grows. Watch over our families, our loved ones — our neighbors near and far — and give us peace. Amen.
Worship
Feel free to join together in song or listen to this curated worship playlist from our Worship Team. This playlist also includes spoken audio of Caleb’s teaching, scripture readings, and other liturgy elements.
Here are a few recommended songs:
- Be Still
- Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)
- Since Your Love
- Hope of Glory
- Defender
- Met by Love
- With You
- Run to the Father
- Great are You Lord
- O Come to the Altar
Second Psalm (Psalm 46:1-7)
God is our refuge and strength
An ever-present help in trouble
Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea
Though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging
There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells
God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day
Nations are in uproar, kingdoms fall; he lifts his voice, the earth melts
The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.
Moment of Stillness
Take a moment to be still in the presence of God.
Prayers of Intercession
Spend time praying together for the issues of our day and the concerns of those present. If desired, use the litany below. Father, we pray for those currently ill with the virus afflicting our world. We ask you to miraculously heal those who are sick and to halt the spread of this virus.
Lord, hear our prayer. We pray for those in positions of power—that they would make wise decisions on our behalf. We pray for miraculous discernment for Mayor DeBlasio, Governor Cuomo, President Trump, and global leaders tasked with managing this crisis.
Lord, hear our prayer. We pray for those working in the medical professions—for care providers on the front lines of the crisis, we ask you to protect them as they serve those afflicted. For public health officials, we ask for wisdom into the best practices to combat the spread of this virus. We also pray for those working on a vaccine, we ask for insight and supernatural direction in their research.
Lord, hear our prayer. And Lord, we pray for our hearts and minds. Keep us from the tyranny of fear—from the anxiety of the unknown. Help us to trust in your goodness and remind us that you will never leave us or forsake us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Ministry of the Word
We invite you to now watch the video or listen to the podcast for a message from founding pastor Caleb Clardy.
Caleb Clardy, founding pastor of Trinity Grace Church, teaches from Psalm 23 on the third Sunday of Lent, speaking from his office in Park Slope, Brooklyn on March 15, 2020.
Discussion and Prayer
Share what resonated with you. What do you sense God is saying? Take time to pray for and minister to one another. Feel free to email our team is ready to receive and respond to your prayer and care requests this week.
Benediction
May God our Father protect us body, mind, and soul as we go boldly into the world with our hope securely in his faithful promises. Go in peace.
TGC Kids
Parents: we invite you to engage your child with the activities, games, songs, and videos (included below) that are a familiar part of our weekly rhythm at TGC Kids. We have also prepared some helpful tips to guide your child’s experience. You can listen to our TGC Kids Worship playlist on Spotify with all our favorite worship songs… just ask your child to teach you the hand motions!
Preschool
All children 12 months old through preschoolers
Our Mighty Oaks are watching “The Wonder Clubhouse” with “Ollie the Owl” and learning their memory verse from Matthew 4:19... "Come, and follow me, Jesus said."
Early Elementary
All children Kindergarten through 3rd Grade
Our younger Adventurers are watching “The 252 Story” and learning their memory verse from Colossians 3:13... "Put up with one another. Forgive one another if you are holding something against someone. Forgive, just as the Lord forgave you."
Upper Elementary
All children 4th and 5th Grade
Our older Adventurers are watching “The So and So Show” and learning their memory verse from Colossians 3:13... "Put up with one another. Forgive one another if you are holding something against someone. Forgive, just as the Lord forgave you."
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prayer requests
Our team is ready to receive and respond to your prayer and care requests this week.
