bulletin november 29, 2009

8/14/2019 Bulletin November 29, 2009

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Prepa ra t i on fo r Worsh ip

WELCOME TO GRACE COVENANT!

Thank you for joining us today! We are an historic Presbyteriancongregation offering traditional worship and multiple ministries

for persons of all ages. Please join us following worship for fellowshipin the Social Room. Thank you for turning off your cell phones,pagers, cameras, and other electronic devices for the duration

of morning worship.

The simple and glorious facts that God is a self-revealing Godand that he has revealed himself to man indicate the importanceof our minds.

~John Stott

Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and newsabout him spread through the whole countryside. He taught intheir synagogues, and everyone praised him.

He went to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, and on theSabbath day he went into the synagogue, as was his custom. Andhe stood up to read. The scroll of the prophet Isaiah was handedto him. Unrolling it, he found the place where it was written:

The Spirit of the Lord is on me,because he has anointed meto preach good new to the poor.

He was sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners And recovery of sight for the blind,

to release the oppressed,To proclaim the year of the Lords favor.

Then he rolled up the scroll, gave it back to the attendant and satdown. The eyes of everyone in the synagogue were fastened onhim, and he began by saying to them, Today this scripture isfulfilled in your hearing.

~Luke 4:14-21


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A S ERVICE FOR THE W ORSHIP OF G OD

November 29, 2009 The First Sunday of Advent 11:00 a.m.

G ATHER TO G LORIFY G OD

PRELUDE Sleepers, Awake! A Voice Is Calling Johann Sebastian Bach(1685-1750)

LIGHTING OF THEFIRSTA DVENTC ANDLE The Cobb FamilySteve, Emily, Hollis, and Camden

C ALL TOWORSHIP Psalm 105 (selected verses)

Pastor: Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name;make known among the nations what he has done.

People: Sing to him, sing praise to him;

tell of all his wonderful acts.Pastor: Glory in his holy name;let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice.

People: Look to the Lord and his strength;seek his face always.

All: Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles,and the judgments he pronounced.Praise the Lord.

Please stand for these parts of the service.

HYMN 466 (blue) O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing Azmon


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PRAYER OFCONFESSION

Father, you have taught us through your word that in the past you spokethrough the prophets at many times and in various ways,but in these last days you have spoken to us through your Son.

We confess that we have too often failed or refused to listento the truth that Jesus has brought into our lives.Forgive us, O God, for turning awayfrom the one who has given us life eternal.Show us Lord, the abundance Jesus has made available,and help us to respond to the grace freely planted in our hearts.We pray this in the name of our Savior, Jesus the Christ. Amen.

A SSURANCE OFP ARDON

CHRISTMASTIMEA LLELUIA based on Adeste Fideles

(All sing the Alleluia refrain after the organ introduction.)

G IVE T HANKS TO G OD

WELCOME Chris Thomas

Please print name and information on the Friendship Register and pass it to your neighbor.


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O FFERING

A NTHEM Blest Be the God of Israel Michael BurkhardtChancel Choir (b. 1957)

Blest be the God of Israel, Who comes to set us free;Who visits and redeems us, Who grants us liberty.The prophets spoke of mercy, Of freedom and release;God shall fulfill that promise And bring his people peace.

Now from the house of David A child of grace is givn; A Savior comes among us To raise us up to heavn.Before him goes the herald, Forerunner in the way,The prophet of salvation, The messenger of day.

On those who sit in darkness The sun begins to rise,The dawning of forgiveness Upon the sinners eyes.God guides the feet of pilgrims Along the paths of peace.O bless our God and Savior With songs that never cease!

text by Michael Perry, 1973.

DOXOLOGY 592 (blue) Old Hundredth

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. Amen.

PRAYER OFTHANKSGIVING

H EAR THE W ORD OF G OD

CHILDRENS SERMON

PRAYER FORILLUMINATION


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O LDTESTAMENTREADING Isaiah 61:1-3 NIV

NEW TESTAMENTREADING Luke 4:14-21 NIV

SERMON Christ Our Prophet Steve Cobb

Then he rolled up the scroll, gave it back to the attendant and sat down.The eyes of everyone in the synagogue were fastened on him,and he began by saying to them, Today this scripture is fulfilledin your hearing.

~Luke 4:20-21

HYMN341 (blue) Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine! Assurance

A FFIRMATION OFF AITH The Apostles Creed

I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth,and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by theHoly Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate,

was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third dayhe rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sittethon the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shallcome to judge the quick and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communionof saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and thelife everlasting. Amen.

G LORIA P ATRI579 (blue) Glory Be to the Father Greatorex

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;As it was in the beginning is now, and ever shall be,World without end. Amen, Amen.


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PRAYER OFINTERCESSION ANDLORDS PRAYER

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdomcome, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this dayour daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors;and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is

the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.

G O F ORTH IN G OD S N AME

HYMN 147 (red) O Come, O Come, Emmanuel Veni Emmanuel

BENEDICTION

CHORALRESPONSE Rejoice! Rejoice! Veni Emmanuel

POSTLUDE Savior of the Nations, Come! Paul Manz

(1919-2009)

Join us in the Social Room following worship for refreshments and fellowship.

The flowers are given to the glory of God and in loving memoryof Bridget Farrell by Dr. and Mrs. Michael Farrell.

Alleluia, music by James J. Cepponis 1997 by G.I.A. Publications.Blest Be the God of Israel, text by Michael Perry 1983 by Hope Publishing Co.

All rights reserved. Used by permission. Reprinted under OneLicense.net #A-715262.


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S ERMON N OTES


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T HIS W EEK AT G RACE C OVENANT

Sunday 8:30 a.m. Handbell Choir Room 312November 29 9:10 a.m. Prayer Ministry Social Room

9:30 a.m. Sunday School Education Building

10:30 a.m. Chancel Choir Room 10810:40 a.m. Session Meeting Chapel11:00 a.m. Worship Service: Advent begins Sanctuary 12:00 p.m. Congregational Fellowship Social Room

4:00 p.m. Community Groups TBD

Monday 12:00 p.m. Presbyterian Mens Lunch Room B November 30

Tuesday 10:00 a.m. Staff Meeting Room

December 1 12:00 p.m. Presbyterian Women Luncheon Fellowship Hall

Wednesday 4:00 p.m. Child Development Center Choir Room 10December 2 4:30 p.m. Carol Choir Room 108

5:00 p.m. Junior Choir Room 1086:00 p.m. Wednesday Night Supper Fellowship Hall6:40 p.m. Wednesday Night Program Fellowship Hall7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir Room 108

Thursday 9:30 a.m. Mothers Together Fellowship H

December 3 10:00 a.m. Mothers Together childrens choir Room 10810:30 a.m. Childrens Chapel Chapel7:00 p.m. Worship Committee Meeting Room 213

Sunday 8:30 a.m. Handbell Choir Room 312December 6 9:10 a.m. Prayer Ministry Social Room

9:30 a.m. Sunday School Education Building10:30 a.m. Chancel Choir Room 10810:40 a.m. Session Meeting Chapel11:00 a.m. Worship Service: Communion Sanctuary

12:00 p.m. Congregational Fellowship Social Room12:15 p.m. Mission Evangelism Committee Meeting Room B-4

6:00 p.m. Youth Group: Mission TBD


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E v e n t s a n d N e w s

G EN ER AL A NN O UN CE ME NT S

NEW PASTOR CALLED:We are very excitedthat our new pastor, Steve Cobb, is here!Please join us for coffee in the Social Roomafter this mornings Worship Service for anadditional opportunity to meet Steve, inaddition to his family.

BULLETIN DEADLINE:Submissions for Sundays bulletin must be submitted by noonon Wednesday, to our Administrative Assistant, Janice Caldwell, in her box in theGlass Office, to her office in Room 204, or via e-mail at [email protected] .

GRACE NOTES : Submission deadline to our monthly newsletter is the 15 th of the month. Volunteers, who are willing and able toassist in the preparation for the bulk mailing

of Januarys edition, will be needed onWednesday, December 23, from 9:00 a.m.until 12 noon. Please come to the churchslibrary, on the second floor of the EducationBuilding, to assist on that day. If you wouldlike to be added to the newsletters mailinglist, please let the Administrative Assistant,Janice Caldwell, know by either e-mailingher at [email protected] or by

calling the church office at 359-2465.DISPLAY CASE:Noahs Ark now occupies thehall display case, thanks to MargaretCardwell and Lewis Rosebro.

MEMORIAL POINSETTIAS AND CHRISTMASGREENS FUNDS: If you would like topurchase a poinsettia or Christmas greens in

memory, or in honor of someone, then

please pick up a green form from thebrochure racks in the Narthex, or the GlassOffice. The deadline to make purchases isDecember 7. Please put the form, andpayment, in the box in the Glass Office.

DEACONS FUND: Grace Covenant has aDeacons Fund to assist members who are infinancial need. Please contact Steve Cobb,our Pastor, or Chris Thomas, our AssociatePastor, to make a request. All requests areconfidential.

C O M M U N I T Y N E W S

AS YOU PRAY...please pray for RodneyMullins, Katie Vought (daughter-in-law of

Susan Farrell), Elizabeth Gee (a missionary,who recently spoke at our MissionsConference, and has a reoccurrence of cancer). Pray for Lindley Hill, who is currentlyresiding at Morning Side on Skipwith, andfor his wife, Louise Hill, who is now Health South. Please continue to pray forMarge McFall, who now resides at Our Ladyof Hope. In addition, remember Nela

Bostian, who is recovering at Emeritus onGaskins Road.

NEW BABY!On Friday, November 20, a newbaby girl, Eleanor Ella Catherine was bornto the parents of Campbell(Goodloe) andConrad Hackett .


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O P P O R T U N I T I E S T O S E R V E

CHURCH WORKERS FOR TODAY:OpenerLloyd Bostian; GreetersBobCopeland and Brian Baird; NurseryWorkersLewis Rosebro, Margaret Cardwell,

Lisa Cardwell (and Susan Farrell); WorshipKitsKaete Unterzuber; Coffee FellowshipTimeSuzanne and Pete Sizemore; GuestRegister AttendantJo Garber.

CHURCH WORKER FOR WEDNESDAYNIGHT SUPPER THIS WEEK (December 2):Dottie-Ray Koch.

CHURCH WORKERS FOR NEXT SUNDAY

(December 6): OpenerCharlie Appich;GreetersBob Copeland, Everett Reveleya n d L e s l i e H a r t m a n ; N u r s e r yWorkersLauren Corby and Carson Price;Worship KitsKaete Unterzuber; CoffeeFellowship Timevolunteer needed ; GuestRegister AttendantBetty Appich.

CHURCH WORKER FOR WEDNESDAYNIGHT SUPPER NEXT WEEK (December 9):

Pat Ball.FELLOWSHIP HOUR:If you would like tovolunteer to make the coffee for theFellowship Hour one Sunday, then pleasesign up on the calendar, located on thecounter in the Glass Office.

SERVE MEALS TO THE HUNGRY : Volunteersare needed to serve the evening meal on

Monday, January 18, 2010, from 5:15 p.m.until 6:30 p.m. at Conrad Center , 1400Oliver Hill Way. If you are interested inhelping, contact Patrise Sears at 338-6580.

W O R S H I P

WE INVITE CHILDRENover the age of 5 toparticipate in the entire service. SpecialWorship Kitsfor children are available in theNarthex. For children five years of age or

younger, we also have a crib nursery,toddler room, and preschool care.

MUSIC NOTES: In 1745 J. S. Bachcomposed his six Schbler chorales fororgan. Each organ chorale is a trioarrangement (two manuals and pedal) of vocal movements from Bachs selectedchoral cantatas. Performed by manyorganists and having been arranged for strings and concert bands, todays prelude isby far the most popular of Bachs Schblerorgan chorales. The choral anthem is aparaphrase of the Benedictus in Luke 1:68-79. The anthem text is by Michael Perry whowas one of the United Kingdoms leadinghymn writers of the twentieth century. Thanthem is based on the hymn tune M ERLESTUNE, composed by Hal Hopson in 1983and named for Hopsons oldest sister,Merle, who was his first piano teacher. Theservice concludes with a toccata based onthe German Advent hymn tune N UN KOMMDER HEIDEN HEILAND(Presbyterian Hymnal,#14). The chorale melody is played in thepedals, while the toccata is performed in themanuals.

HEARING AIDS AND LARGE PRINT HYMNare available from the ushers.

THE SERVICE IS BROADCAST LIVEon WLE590 AM.

SCRIPTURE MEMORY CARDS:the monthlyScripture Verse Memory Cards, given to thechildren each week after the ChildrensSermon, will discontinue as of December27.


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DISCIPLESHIP

CHILDRENS CLASSES: InfantsNursery,main level; Toddlers Room 102;Preschoolers Room 101; Grades 1-6 Rooms 207-210.

ADULT CLASSES:Commit to growing in newways this year. We have four excellent adultclasses getting started; make a decisiontoday about which one will help you grow inthe faith the most!

GRACE BIBLE CLASS:What God Wants FromMe 9:45 a.m. in Room 212

CONNECTIONS CLASS: The Person of Jesus 9:30 a.m. in Room 303.

VANGUARD BIBLE CLASS: A Study of Esther and Job 9:30 a.m. in Room B-4.

FORUM CLASS:Tom Miller will lead the classon December 6; Pageant on December 13;Taylor Reveley will teach on December 20.

RESOURCES TO GROW IN THE FAITH:Comecheck out our new Resource Table in theNarthex! We have a number of excellentresources available for purchase for a greatprice. If you have questions, please contactChristian Education Committee membersJean Appich, Laura Leigh Savage, or ChrisThomas.

FELLOWSHIP

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPER ANDPROGRAM: This weeks programs for December 2 are our Wreath Making for the adults and Cookie Making for thechildren. Dinner begins at 6:00 p.m.followed the program at 6:40 p.m. The costof the meal is $5 per adult, $2 per children

and students, and $12 maximum per familyunit. This weeks menu includes BrunswickStew, salad bar, corn bread, Jello andcookies.

MOTHERS TOGETHER:meet every Thursdayat 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. For more information, contact Patricia Clarke byphone, 342-7481, or be e-mail,[email protected] The finalmeeting for Mothers Together in 2009 willbe on Thursday, December 10.

COMMUNITY GROUPS: In CommunityGroups we seek to live life together underthe gospel as we build relationships with

God, each other, and our neighbors. Joinus as we gather for fellowship, Bible studyand prayer, followed by a meal. There isalso a group just for men that meets on thefirst, third, and fifth Tuesdays at the home ofBrian Baird, 1704 Hanover Avenue. Weusually listen to and talk about a sermon,catch up on life, and pray for each other.This is an open group. For more information

call Matt Hartman at 212-1961.PRESBYTERIAN WOMENS COORDINATINTEAM MEETING AND LUNCHEON: OnTuesday, December 1, the PresbyterianWomen Coordinating Team will meet at10:30 a.m. in Room B-4. The PresbyterianWomen Luncheon, and program, will beginat 12 noon in the Fellowship Hall. Thisyears program will be the Douglas FreemanHigh School Festival Choir, a capella choirs,the Downbeats and the Syncopationsdirected by Amy Hruska. All members andfriends are invited to attend!

PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN BIBLE LEADERwilmeet on Monday, December 7, in thechurch library.


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PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN CIRCLES:meet onTuesday, December 8.

Circle 1 Katherine Bairds,1704 Hanover Avenue at 7:30 p.m.

Circle 2 Lydian Room of GCPC ,

Dottie-Ray Koch, Hostess, at 10:30 a.m.Circle 3 Social Room of GCPC ,

Stephanie Thomas, Hostess, at 9:30 a.m.

Circle 4 Beth Coltrains,3202 Hawthorne Avenue, 10:30 a.m.

Circle 5 Room B-4 (CovenantRoom) of GCPC, Liz Ramsey, Hostess,11:30 a.m.

PEOPLE GROUPEVERYONE IS WELCOME!Come be part of a group of members andguests when we gather for fun, fellowshipand very good food! Everyone brings acovered dish. The food is always deliciousand fellowship is delightful. The next PEOPLEGroup will be at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday,December 12. We will be getting together at

the beautifully decorated home of Beth andPhil Coltrain. Beth and Phil live inRichmonds historic Ginter Park area. Ginter Park is a beautiful neighborhood with tree-lined streets and beautiful grand residences.Mark your calendars now to be part of thisdel ightful evening. For addit ionalinformation, call Suzanne and Pete Sizemoreat 288-7757.

M I S S I O N S

MISSION EVANGELISM COMMITTEE:Wilmeet on Sunday, December 6, after theWorship Service, in Room B-4 (CovenantRoom).

THE SALVATION ARMY CHRISTMASANGELTREE has been put up. Members of thePresbyterian Women Circles, Sunday schoolclasses, PEOPLE, Bread Breakers, MothersTogether, and individuals are invited tochoose one or more angels from the tree toprovide gifts to a less fortunate child. Itemsneed to be brought to the stage (in theFellowship Hall) by Monday, December 7.

WILLIAM BYRD COMMUNITY HOUSE : Fooddonations may be left in the basket in theGlass Office (the office on the main floor ofthe Education Building, near the rear doors).Please consider giving, as the need is great.

FIVE CENTS PER MEAL : On the first Sunday ofthe month, we receive the sacrament of the

Lords Supper, and, in gratitude for whatGod has given us, we have a hunger offering, Five Cents Per Meal. To contribute,use a pew envelope and mark it Five CentsPer Meal and put it in the offering.

PRISON MINISTRY:Gather your Christmascards to be donated to GreensvilleCorrectional Center in Jarratt, Virginia. A collection box is located in the PresbyterianWomens closet, which is in the SocialRoom. We will deliver the cards to the center the first week of December. Thank you, inadvance, for your caring and generous help!


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HONDURAS 2010: The next mission trip toHonduras is scheduled for January 10-16,2010. Those who may be interested inparticipating in the 2010 mission trip maycheck out our website, www.KHISH.org(Thats Kurtz Humanitarian Initiative for

Southern Honduras, named for the founder of this effort, which began in 2005). SusanPillsbury David ([email protected]) or Cherry Corley ([email protected])can answer your questions about how youmay find your place on our team.


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Pastor: Steve Cobb Associate Pastor: Chris ThomasDirector of Music: Chris MartinSeminary Intern: Rachel Butle

1627 Monument AvenueRichmond, VA 23220

Phone: 804.359.2463Fax: 804.278.6298

[email protected]

Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm

Radio: WLES 590 AM

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