bulletin november 8, 2009

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P r e p a r a t i o n f o r W o r s h i p

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 human heart is a factory of idols...Everyone of us is, from hismothers womb, expert in inventing idols.

~John Calvin

From that time Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go

to Jerusalem and suffer many things from the elders and chiefpriests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised.

And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him, saying,Far be it from you, Lord! This shall never happen to you.But he turned and said to Peter, Get behind me, Satan! You area hindrance to me. For you are not setting your mind on thethings of God, but on the things of man. Then Jesus told hisdisciples, If anyone would come after me, let him deny himselfand take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save hislife will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.

~Matthew 16:21-24


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A SERVICE FOR THE WORSHIP OFGOD

November 8, 2009 11:00 a.m

GATHER TOGLORIFYGOD

PRELUDE Elegy George Thalben-Bal(1896-1987)

CALL TO WORSHIP 2 Cor. 13:13, Ps. 124:8, Ps. 118:24

Pastor: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ,the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spiritbe with you all.

People: And also with you.Pastor: Our help is in the name of the Lord,People: who made heaven and earth.Pastor: This is the day that the Lord has made;

People: let us rejoice and be glad in it.Please stand for these parts of the service.

HYMN 11 (red) Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty! Nicaea

PRAYER OF CONFESSION Rachel Butler

Holy and merciful God,in your presence we confessour sinfulness, our shortcomings,and our offenses against you.You alone know how often we have sinnedin wandering from your ways,in wasting your gifts,


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in forgetting your love.Have mercy on us, O Lord,for we are ashamed and sorryfor all we have done to displease you.Forgive our sins,and help us to live in your light,and walk in your ways,for the sake of Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.

ASSURANCE OF PARDON

ALLELUIA TraditionaCarribean

GIVE THANKS TOGOD

WELCOME

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

OFFERING


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ANTHEM All Creatures of our God and King arr. Julian WachneChancel Choir (b. 1969

All creatures of our God and King Lift up your voice and with us sing.O praise ye! Alleluia!O brother sun with golden beam, O sister moon with silver gleam,O praise ye! O praise ye! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

O sister water flowing clear, Make music for thy Lord to hear.Alleluia! Alleluia!O brother fire who lights the night, Providing warmth enhancing sight.O praise ye! O praise ye! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below;Praise Him above ye heavnly hosts, Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen!

vv. 1-2, Francis of Assisi, 1225

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 OF THANKSGIVING

HEAR THE WORD OFGOD

CHILDRENS SERMON

OLD TESTAMENT READING Joel 2:12-13 Holy Bible, OT p. 802

NEW TESTAMENT READING Matthew 16:21-28 Holy Bible, NT p. 22


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PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

SERMON Substitution Chris Thomas

HYMN 135 (red) Fairest Lord Jesus Crusaders Hymn(First Tune)

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH 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.

GLORIAPATRI 579 (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.

MINUTE FOR STEWARDSHIP Mary Gray,Presbyterian Women


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PRAYER OF INTERCESSION AND LORDS 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 isthe kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.

GO FORTH INGODSNAME

HYMN 332 (red) Lead On, O King Eternal Lancashire

BENEDICTION

CHORAL RESPONSE Lead Me, Lord Samuel Sebastian Wesley

POSTLUDE Esquisses Liturgiques: Allegro vivo e maestoso Dom Paul Benoit

(1893-1979)

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 C.B. Pearson, Jr. by the family.

Alleluia, music traditional Carribean, arr. by John Bell 1990, Iona Community, G.I.A. publications.All rights reserved. Reprinted under OneLicense.net #A-715262.


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SERMONNOTES


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THIS WEEK ATGRACE COVENANT

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

9:30 a.m. Sunday School Education Building10:30 a.m. Chancel Choir Room 108

10:40 a.m. Session Meeting Chape11:00 a.m. Worship Service Sanctuary12:00 p.m. Congregational Fellowship Social Room

4:00 p.m. Community Groups TBD6:00 p.m. Youth GroupMission (Contact Chris Thomas for more information)

Monday 10:00 a.m. Child Development Centers Worship Cha November 9 12:00 p.m. Presbyterian Mens Lunch Room B

5:30 p.m. Deacons Meeting Room B-4

7:00 p.m. Christian Education Committee Meeting Room 213

7:00 p.m. Stewardship Committee Meeting Library

Tuesday 9:30 a.m. Presbyterian Women Circle 3 Social Roo November 10 10:00 a.m. Staff Meeting Room 2

10:30 a.m. Presbyterian Women Circle 2 Lydian Room10:30 a.m. Presbyterian Women Circle 4 Home of Jo Garber11:30 a.m. Presbyterian Women Circle 5 Covenant Room (Room B-4)

7:30 p.m. Presbyterian Women Circle 1 1704 Hanover Avenue

Wednesday Veterans Day November 11 4:00 p.m. Child Development Center Choir Room 10

4:30 p.m. Carol Choir Room 1085:00 p.m. Junior Choir Room 1085:30 p.m. PVA Meeting of the Child Development Center Room B-46:00 p.m. Wednesday Night Supper Fellowship Hal

6:40 p.m. Wednesday Night Program: Veterans Day Panel Fellowship Hal7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir Room 108

Thursday 9:30 a.m. Mothers Together Fellowship

November 12 10:00 a.m. Mothers Together childrens choir Room 10

Sunday 8:30 a.m. Handbell Choir Room 312November 15 9:10 a.m. Prayer Ministry Social Room9:30 a.m. Sunday School Education Building

10:30 a.m. Chancel Choir Room 10810:40 a.m. Session Meeting Chape

11:00 a.m. Worship Service Sanctuary12:00 p.m. Congregational Fellowship Social Room

4:00 p.m. Community Groups TBD

4:00 p.m. Grace Notes deadline for December edition Room 2046:00 p.m. Youth Group Home of the Lunings


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

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

NEW PASTOR CALLED: We are very excitedthat on Sunday, September 20, GraceCovenant members voted unanimously tocall our new pastor! The Reverend SteveCobb will begin his ministry here onNovember 1 and will preach for the first timeon November 15. For more informationabout our new minister, you may pick up aninformation sheet in the Glass Office.

BULLETIN DEADLINE: Submissions forSundays bulletin must be submitted by noonon Wednesday, to our AdministrativeAssistant, Janice Caldwell, in her box in theGlass Office, Room 204, or via e-mail [email protected] NOTES: Submission deadline to ourmonthly newsletter is the 15th of the month.

Volunteers, who are willing and able toassist in the preparation for the bulk mailingof Novembers edition, will be needed onWednesday, November 24, 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.

STEWARDSHIP: Our Stewardship seasonbegan last month and will conclude withDedication Sunday on November 22.

DEACONS FUND: Grace Covenant has aDeacons Fund to assist members who are infinancial need. Please contact ChrisThomas, our Associate Pastor, to make arequest. All requests are confidential.

C OM M UN IT Y N EW S

AS YOU PRAY... please pray for Lindley andLouise Hill, as they are both at HenricoDoctors (Louise was to have surgery this pasweek). Pray for the families of Helen Grayand Adeline (Lina) Sanders, as they recentlypassed away; and John Lootens family, asJohns father passed away. Pray for CharlesSutton, as he recovers from his surgery, aswell as Dottie-Ray Koch, Marge McFall, and

Elizabeth (Betty) Phillips. In additionremember Nela Bostian, who is recoveringat Emeritus on Gaskins Road. Finallyremember to keep our next lead pastorSteve Cobb (and his family), in prayer as hemakes the transition to join us here at GraceCovenant in November.

STEWARDSHIPCOMMITTEE:Meets tomorrownight, Monday, November 9, at 7:00 p.mat the church.

SESSION MEETING: Next one will be onThursday, November 19, at the church.

STATEMENTS (for the third quarter) areavailable in the Narthex.

O P PO R TU N IT IE S T O S ER V E

CHURCH WORKERS FOR TODAY:OpenerHank Downing; GreetersLewisRosebro and David Martin; NurseryWorkersLeslie Hartman, Rebecca HornerJo Garber (and Beth Coltrain); WorshipKitsKaete Unterzuber; Coffee Fellowship


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TimeDiane and Ray Davis; Guest RegisterAttendantDawson Watkins.

CHURCH WORKER FOR WEDNESDAYNIGHT SUPPER THIS WEEK (November 11):David Martin.

CHURCH WORKERS FOR NEXT SUNDAY(November 15): OpenerJake Savage;GreetersKent Cardwell, Everett Reveley,and Leslie Hartman; Nursery WorkersStephanie Thomas, Ann Hubbard, KatieMcCullough (and Susan Boze); WorshipKitsKaete Unterzuber; Coffee FellowshipTimeRay and Diane Davis; Guest RegisterAttendantEverett Reveley.

CHURCH WORKER FOR WEDNESDAYNIGHT SUPPER NEXT WEEK (November 18):Julia Poppell.

SERVE MEALS TO THE HUNGRY: Volunteersare needed to serve the evening meal onMonday, November 16, 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 737-1837.

FELLOWSHIP HOUR: If youd like tovolunteer to make the coffee for theFellowship Hour one Sunday, then pleasesign up on the Calendar, located on thecounter in the Glass Office.

FLOWERS: If you are interested in donatingflowers, then contact Lisa Gray, 673-0587.

WORSHIP

WE INVITE CHILDREN over the age of 5 toparticipate in the entire service. SpecialWorship Kits for children are available in theNarthex. For children five years of age or

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

HEARING AIDS AND LARGE PRINT HYMNALSare available from the ushers.

THE SERVICE IS BROADCAST LIVE on WLES590 AM.

DISCIPLESHIP

CHILDRENS CLASSES: InfantsNurserymai n lev el; ToddlersRoom 102;PreschoolersRoom 101; Grades 1-6Rooms 207-210.

ADULT CLASSES: Commit to growing in newways this year. We have four excellent adulclasses 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 Estheand Job 9:30 a.m. in Room B-4.

FORUM CLASS: Tom Miller will lead the classin November.

RESOURCES TOGROWINTHE FAITH:Comecheck out our new Resource Table in theNarthex! We have a number of excellen

resources available for purchase for a greaprice. If you have questions, please contacChristian Education Committee membersJean Appich, Laura Leigh Savage, or ChrisThomas.


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FELLOWSHIP

PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN CIRCLES: meet thisTuesday, November 10. For a completelisting of the times and places of the variousmeetings, pick up a copy of Novembers

Grace Notes.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPERS ANDPROGRAMS: This week, November 11, atWednesday Night Supper we will honor our Armed Forces members in our congregation. If you are a veteran, pleasenotify the church office, so we will have thisinformation in our church records. Dinnerbegins at 6:00 p.m. and the program startsat 6:45 p.m. The cost of the meal is $5 peradult, $2 per children and students, and$12 maximum per family unit. This weeksmenu includes meat loaf, squash casserole,collard greens, tomato aspic, rolls and sheetcake. Childrens menu: chicken nuggets.

MEET PASTORSTEVE: This Wednesday night,or new Pastor Steve, and his boys, Hollis

and Camden, will be joining us atWednesday Night Supper! Come meet himover a meal and think of some questions toask him at a Q &A following the program.

MOTHERS TOGETHER:meet every Thursdayat 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Formore information, contact Patricia Clarke byphone, 342-7481, or be e-mail,[email protected]

COMMUNITY GROUPS: In CommunityGroups we seek to live life together underthe gospel as we build relationships withGod, each other, and our neighbors. Joinus each Sunday at 4:00 p.m. as we gatherfor fellowship, Bible study, and prayer,followed by a meal. There is also a groupjust for men that meets on the first, third,

and fifth Tuesdays at the home of BrianBaird, 1704 Hanover Avenue. We usuallylisten to and talk about a sermon, catch upon life, and pray for each other. This is anopen group. For more information call MattHartman at 212-1961.

M I S S I ON S

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

FIVECENTS PER MEAL:On the first Sunday ofthe month, we receive the sacrament of theLords Supper, and, in gratitude for whatGod has given us, we have a hungeoffering, Five Cents Per Meal. To contributeuse a pew envelope and mark it Five CentsPer Meal (or simply drop in loose change)and put it in the offering.

SHARE THANKSGIVING DAY WITH ANINTERNATIONAL STUDENT: Internationastudents are eager to learn more about ouculture, to experience the warmth of ahome, and to make American friendsThanksgiving Day is a wonderful opportunityto reach out to students with hospitality andfriendship. If you would be interested insharing this special American holiday with a

VCU international student, please contacPam Haney at [email protected] or cal828-8309 no later than November 16.


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MISSION EVANGELISM AWARENESSWEEKEND FEEDBACK: T he Missi onEvangelism team is grateful for yourparticipation in our first everGlobal Mission Awareness Weekend event! We aredelighted with every aspect of our time

together with you and our wonderfulspeakers, and would like to receive yourfeedback as we look forward to planningfuture events. Please take the time to answerthe following questions and put them ineither Susan Farrells or Joy Nevins box inthe Glass Office, or you are welcome tophone Joy at 784-2046 or Susan at 314-1937.

1. What did you like best about theconference?

2. Is there any aspect of it that you wouldchange?

3. Did you feel you time was well spent?

4. Would you support another MissionAwareness Event?

PRISON MINISTRY: Please gather yourChristmas cards to be donated toGreensville Correctional Center in Jarratt,Virginia. A collection box is located in thePresbyterian Womens closet, which is in theSocial Room. We will deliver the cards to thecenter the first week of December. Thankyou, in advance, for your caring andgenerous help!

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 fo

Southern Honduras, named for the founderof this effort, which began in 2005). SusanPillsbury David ([email protected]) oCherry Corley ([email protected] answer your questions about how youmany find your place on our team.


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Pastor: Stephen CobbAssociate Pastor: Chris ThomasDirector of Music: Chris Martin

1627 Monument AvenueRichmond, VA 23220

Phone: 804.359.2463

Fax: 804.278.6298www.grace-covenant.org

[email protected]

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

Radio: WLES 590 AM

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