bulletin september 6, 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.

All the blessings we enjoy are Divine deposits, committed to ourtrust on this condition, that they should be dispensed for thebenefit of our neighbors.

~John Calvin

The gospel is good news. It is a word to be proclaimed. Youcannot be committed to the gospel without being committed toproclaiming that gospel.

~Tim Chester and Steve Timmis,Total Church


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A SERVICE FOR THE WORSHIP OFGOD

September 6, 2009 11:00 a.m

GATHER TOGLORIFYGOD

PRELUDE Processional on the Communion Hymn Lon BollmannLord, We Thee Adore (1862-1897)

CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 90:1-2, 17

Pastor: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.People: And also with you.Pastor: O Lord, our God,

you have been our dwelling place in all generations.People: Before the mountains were brought forth,or ever you had formed the earth and the world,from everlasting to everlasting you are God.Pastor: Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us,

and establish the work of our hands;People: Yes, establish the work of our hands.Please stand for these parts of the service.

HYMN 1 (red) Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty Lobe Den Herren

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Eternal God,in whom we move and have our being,whose face is hidden from us by our sins,and whose mercy we forget in the blindness of our hearts:Cleanse us from all our offenses,and deliver us from proud thoughts and vain desires,


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that with reverent and humble heartswe may draw near to you,confessing our faults,confiding in your grace,and finding in you our refuge and strength;through Jesus Christ your Son. Amen.

ASSURANCE OF PARDON

ALLELUIA Taize(Repeat the refrain after the soloist)

GIVE THANKS TOGOD

WELCOME Jack Corley

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

OFFERING


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VOLUNTARY Offertoire Domenico Zilpol(1688-1726

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 Leslie Hartman

NEW TESTAMENT READING 2 Timothy 1:8-14; 2:1-2 Holy Bible, NT p. 202

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

SERMON For the Gospel Chris Thomas

HYMN

348 (red) Faith of Our FathersSt. Catherine


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SACRAMENT OF THE LORDS SUPPER

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.

THE INVITATION

WORDS OF INSTITUTION

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.


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DISTRIBUTION OF THE ELEMENTS

SOLO Bread of Life (Lauda Sion) Felix MendelssohnMatt Gillis, baritone (1809-1847

Take and eat ye, living bread from heavnwhich man may eat and never die, but shall live forevermore.He that comes to me shall never hunger, who believes shall thirst no longer.Truth is that bread of life which cometh down from heaven to give life unto the world.

As the living Father sent me, and my life is in the Father,he that understandeth me, even he shall live by me.Father, give us evermore this living bread which cometh down from heavento give life unto the world. Give us this bread evermore, this bread of life.

Text from John 6

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

GO FORTH INGODSNAME

HYMN 350 (red) Onward, Christian Soldiers St. Gertrude

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE Pan (A Song of Triumph) Oliphant Chuckerbutty(1884-1960)

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

The flowers are given to the glory of Godand in loving memory of William H. Kirkpatrick

and daughter, Elizabeth Doenges, by Mrs. William H. Kirkpatrick.

Alleluia, music by Jacques Berthier (1923-1994) by 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 9:10 a.m. Prayer Ministry Social RoomSeptember 6 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Education Building

10:40 a.m. Session Meeting Chapel11:00 a.m. Worship Service: Communion Sanctuary12:00 p.m. Congregational Fellowship Social Room

4:00 p.m. Community Groups GCPC

Monday Labor Day: Office closed today GCPCSeptember 7

Tuesday 9:15 a.m. Staff Meeting Room 2September 8

Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Room 1September 9

Sunday 8:30 a.m. Handbell Choir Room 312September 13 9:10 a.m. Prayer Ministry Social Room

9:15 a.m. Sunday School: RALLY DAY! Education BuildingContinental Breakfast Fellowship Hall

10:30 a.m. Chancel Choir Room 10810:40 a.m. Session Meeting Chapel11:00 a.m. Worship Service Sanctuary12:00 p.m. Congregational Fellowship Social Room

12:15 p.m. Officer Nominations Committee Mtg. Room B-44:00 p.m. Community Groups GCPC


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

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

BULLETIN DEADLINE: submissions forSundays bulletin need to be submitted toour Administrative Assistant by noon onWednesday either by hand or via e-mail [email protected].

GRACE NOTES: submission deadline to themonthly newsletter is the 15th of the month. Volunteers for preparation of the bulkmailing of Octobers edition will be neededon Monday, September 28, from 9:00 a.m.until approximately 12 noon. Please meet inour churchs library, on the second floor ofthe Education Building, if youd like to assistfor any of this time period. Thank you!

DEACONS FUND: Grace Covenant has aDeacons Fund to assist members who are infinancial need. Please contact Richard

Haney, our Interim Pastor, or Chris Thomas,our Associate Pastor, to make a request. Allrequests are confidential.

C OM M U N IT Y N EW S

AS YOU PRAY...remember Lee Farrar, who isrecovering from recent surgery; Ann Norris,whose sister, Mary, passed away in August;Leigh Tart, who had a heart attack and iscurrently in Rockingham Memorial Hospitalin Harrisonburg, and doing much better;Sam Lowe, Katey Winston and Bill Kerns andtheir families as they recover from recentsurgeries. Also remember, Nela Bostian,who is recovering at Emeritus on Gaskins

Road. In addition, continue to remember topray for those in our church who have lost

their jobs. jobs.

O P P OR T UN IT I E S T O S ER V E

CHURCH WORKERS TODAY:OpenerLloydBostian; GreetersLewis Rosebro and DavidMartin; Nursery VolunteersKatherine ArthurJulia Poppell, Stephanie Thomas (and

Lauren Corby); Worship KitsLisa Cardwell;Coffee Fellowship TimeBill and CheryJacobs; Guest Register AttendantSusanFarrell.

CHURCHWORKERS FOR NEXT SUNDAY (onSeptember 13): OpenerCharlie AppichGreetersLewis Rosebro and David MartinNursery VolunteersJanet Chenoweth, JoGarber, Leslie Hartman (and Beth Coltrain)Worship KitsLisa Cardwell; CoffeeFellowship TimeLisa and Kent CardwellGuest Register AttendantLee Farrar.

FLOWERS: If you are interested in donatingflowers, then contact Lisa Gray, 673-0587The next date open is September 20.

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


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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 nursery,toddler room, and preschool care.

MUSIC NOTES: This morning we welcomeMatt Gillis as this mornings soloist. Mattreceived his Bachelor of Music in MusicEducation last spring from VirginiaCommonwealth University. Matt also singsin our Chancel Choir. Next week the

Chancel Choir returns to begin their busyseason which runs through June 2010.

HEARING AIDS AND LARGE PRINT HYMNALSare available from the ushers.

THE SERVICE IS BROADCAST LIVE on WLES590 AM.

MUSIC MINISTRYSoon our choirs will resume their weeklyrehearsals for the busy fall 2009 season.Below are the first rehearsal dates and timesfor each choir:

Chancel ChoirWednesday, September 9, 7:00 p.m.

Handbell ChoirSunday, September 13, 8:30 a.m.

Child Development Center ChoirWednesday, September 16, 4:00 p.m.

Carol Choir (ages 3-K)Wednesday, September 16, 4:30 p.m.

Junior Choir (grades 1-6)Wednesday, September 16, 5:00 p.m.

Mothers Together ChoirThursday, September 24, 10:00 a.m.

DISCIPLESHIP

RALLY DAY 2009! Make plans NOW to joinus next Sunday, September 13, for RallyDay, the day we kick off our fall Sundayschool classes! Well be gathering at 9:15a.m. in the Fellowship Hall for a continentabreakfast, followed by a great program

getting us ready to grow this year! Havequestions? Talk to Associate Pastor ChrisThomas following the service.

CHILDRENS CLASSES:Man, do our kids evehave a great time learning to love God withus! Each year our fantastic teachers givetheir time to help our children know thescriptures, learn to pray, and grow in theirfaith. Parents, if you havent yet committed

to bring your children to Sunday school thisyear, we urge you to do so. Its one of themost important decisions youll ever makefor your childs well being!

Infants: Nursery, main level

Toddlers: Room 102

Preschoolers: Room 101

Grades 1-6: Rooms 207-210

NEWADULTCLASSES: This is the perfect timeto commit to growing in new ways this year!We have four excellent adult classes gettingstarted; make a decision today about whichone will help you grow in the faith the most


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GRACE BIBLE CLASS: The Grace Bible Class,as the name indicates, explores manybiblical passages to learn what God hasdone for us and how we Christians shouldlive our lives. This year the theme will beWhat God Wants From Me. This theme will

be the guide for several knowledgeable andtalented teachers, who will lead us to abetter understanding of what it means to bedisciples of Jesus Christ. If you like a Biblebased Sunday school class, the Grace BibleClass is the one for you. Come and join useach Sunday morning at 9:45 a.m. in Room212.

CONNECTIONS CLASS: The ConnectionsClass is the open to all ages, and is adiscussion-based class which encouragesparticipation from all. This fall we will beexploring Paul Millers excellent study, ThePerson of Jesus. Much of the time we thinkof Jesus up in the clouds, but he walked theearth and experienced life just as we did,only with far more love, compassion, andgrace. Join us at 9:30 a.m. each Sunday inRoom 303 as we explore what it means tolive as followers of Jesus in this world.

VANGUARD BIBLE CLASS: Fall begins with astudy of the Old Testament books of Estherand Job, followed by a study of the gospelof Mark beginning in December.EstherDoes god help those who helpthemselves? Was Esther thoroughly

assimilated to the culture of Persian society?Learn how God used flawed people torescue his people and prepare them for thecoming of Christ, JobDiscover, orrediscover, the book Martin Luther describedas magnificent and sublime as no otherbook in Scripture. We meet in Room B-4;join us there!

FORUM CLASS: In the Forum Class you wilencounter a variety of studies to help yougrow in faith and live as disciples in thisworld. Throughout the year we engage intopical studies of Scripture, hear visitingexperts speak on such subjects as missions

and world religion, and take up a book tostudy. Pastor Richard Haney will be leadingus in September. Join us downstairs in RoomB-7 as we grow together in faith, hope, andlove.

YOUTH CENTRAL: Its that time of yeaagain, junior and senior-highers! This isgoing to be an amazing year for youth atGrace Covenant. Join us next Sunday at9:30 a.m. in Room 300 as we kick off ourfall Sunday school class, and on Septembe20 at 4:00 p.m. for our big, adventurous,thrilling youth group kickoff! We cant telyou any more, but well tell you thismuchyou better wear some clothes that canget dirty!

RESOURCES TOGROW IN THE FAITH:Haveyou ever searched through the books in theChristianity section of a bookstore and notbeen able to select one? There are so manytitles, and how do you buy with confidenceif you dont know the author and his or hertheology? The Christian EducationCommittee wants to provide access to soundresources that will help members of GraceCovenant grow in the faith. The pastors of

Grace Covenant will select books and othermaterials to establish a Resource Table foGrace Covenant. The resources (mostlybooks, but perhaps audio tapes and othemedia) will be available for purchase acost. The Resource Table will be in theNarthex. Several copies of eachrecommended title will be available fopurchase, along with an invoice and an


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envelope in which to send payment to thechurch office. As the resources arepurchased, additional titles will be added tothe Resource Table. All of the titles will bevetted by the pastors of Grace Covenant.The Resource Table will be stocked soon.

Look for the titles that will help you grow inthe faith. If you have questions, pleasecontact Christian Education Committeemembers Jean Appich, Laura Leigh Savage,or Chris Thomas.

FELLOWSHIP

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. in the SocialRoom as we gather for fellowship, Biblestudy, and prayer, followed by a meal. Thereis also a group just for men that meets onthe first, third, and fifth Tuesdays at thehome of Brian Baird, 1704 HanoverAvenue. We usually listen to and talk abouta sermon, catch up on life, and pray foreach other. This is an open group. For moreinformation call Matt Hartman at 212-1961.

PRESBYTERIAN WOMENS SALAD SUPPER:Tuesday, September 15, at 6:15 p.m. in theFellowship Hall. Program, Welcoming the

Stranger in Our Midst. Speaker: PamHaney, Director, International Student andScholar Services, Office of InternationalEducation, Virginia CommonwealthUniversity.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPERS ANDPROGRAMS: will start on September 16, somark your calendars for the Kickoff Night!

BREAD BREAKERS: will meet at 6:30 p.m. onSaturday, September 19, at the home oDana McKnight, 211 Queen CharlotteRoad, Richmond. Please come and bring afriend. RSVP to 358-8944.

SERVE MEALS TO THE HUNGRY: Volunteersare needed to serve the evening meal onMonday, September 21, from 5:15 p.muntil 6:30 p.m., at Conrad Center, 1400Oliver Hill Way. If you are interested inhelping, please contact Patrise Sears, 737-1837.

PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN CIRCLE MEETINGS:will start on Tuesday, September 22. (See

Septembers edition of Grace Notes formore details.)

MOTHERS TOGETHER: will be starting onThursday, September 24, in the FellowshipHall.

BREAD BREAKERS: will meet at 6:30 p.m. onSaturday, October 17, at the home of SamLowe, 1406 Greycourt Avenue, Richmond

Please come and bring a friend.

M I S S I O N S

FOOD NEEDED FOR WILLIAM BYRDCOMMUNITY HOUSE: Food donations maybe left in the basket in the Glass Office (theoffice on the main floor of the Education

Building, near the rear doors). Pleaseconsider giving.

MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST: CALL FORVOLUNTEERS! October 18-24, 2009, iswhen the mission trip will be led by BrownPearson to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Formore information, please call Jordan Ball a484-6011.


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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 founderof this effort, which began in 2005). SusanPillsbury David ([email protected]) orCherry Corley ([email protected])can answer your questions about how youmany find your place on our team.


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TodaysNew Testament Scripture Reading2 Timothy 1:8-14; 2:1-2

(New International Version)

So do not be ashamed to testify about

our Lord, or ashamed of me hisprisoner. But join with me in sufferingfor the gospel, by the power of God,who has saved us and called us to aholy lifenot because of anything wehave done but because of his ownpurpose and grace. This grace wasgiven us in Christ Jesus before thebeginning of time, but it has now been

revealed through the appearing of ourSavior, Christ Jesus, who has destroyeddeath and has brought life andimmortality to light through the gospel.

And of this gospel I was appointed aherald and an apostle and a teacher.That is why I am suffering as I am. Yet Iam not ashamed, because I know

whom I have believed, and amconvinced that he is able to guard whatI have entrusted to him for that day.What you heard from me, keep as thepattern of sound teaching, with faithand love in Christ Jesus. Guard thegood deposit that was entrusted toyouguard it with the help of the HolySpirit who lives in us. You then, my son,

be strong in the grace that is in ChristJesus. And the things you have heardme say in the presence of manywitnesses entrust to reliable men whowill also be qualified to teach others.


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Interim Pastor: Richard HaneyAssociate Pastor: Chris ThomasDirector of Music: Chris Martin

1627 Monument AvenueRichmond, VA 23220

Phone: 804.359.2463Fax: 804.278.6298

[email protected]

Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pmRadio: WLES 590 AM

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