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January 8, 2017
10:30 a.m.
SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY
PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP
“Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul
delights.” (Isaiah 42:1)
Gathering Music at 10:20 Grace Praise Band
“Forever Reign”
“How Great Is Our God”
WE GATHER IN GOD’S NAME
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude “My Heart Is Ever Yearning” Brahms
Ray Freeman, Organist
Call to Worship (Psalm 29:2-4)
Leader: Ascribe to the Lord the glory due God’s name;
People: Worship the Lord in holy splendor.
Leader: The voice of the Lord is over the waters;
People: The God of glory thunders, the Lord, over mighty
waters.
Leader: The voice of the Lord is powerful;
People: The voice of the Lord is full of majesty.
Leader: Let us worship God.
Hymn of Praise “God Is Calling through the Whisper”
“I am the Lord, I have called you in righteousness,
I have taken you by the hand
and kept you.” (Isaiah 42:6)
Please stand if you are able.
Our Missi on:
Growi ng i n Spirit
Li ving as Dis ciples
Serving God’s World
Prayer of Confession
Merciful God, in baptism you grafted us into the body of Christ,
promising us forgiveness of sin and newness of life. But we fail to live
as forgiven people. We keep destructive habits and hold grudges. We
allow our past to hold us hostage and are reluctant to welcome new-
ness. In your loving-kindness, have mercy on us and free us from sin.
Remind us of our baptism so that we may live as your people, claimed
in the water of promise. Hear now our silent prayers…. Amen.
Responsive Assurance of Forgiveness (based on Rom. 8:34, 2 Cor. 5:17)
Leader: Who is in a position to condemn? Only Christ,
People: and Christ died for us, Christ rose for us, Christ reigns in
power for us, Christ prays for us.
Leader: Anyone who is in Christ is a new creation. The old life has gone; a
new life has begun.
All: In Jesus Christ God has overcome the power of sin to hold
us captive. In the knowledge of God’s mighty love, let us be
at peace. Thanks be to God!
Song of Response #70 (vs. 1, 4) “Christ, When for Us You Were Baptized”
Passing of the Peace
Leader: The peace of the Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Response: 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.
WE PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD
Time for Children Tim Stryker
Children ages 3 & 4 are invited to Play n’ Worship in Room 13. Following their
activity, they will be taken to the Nursery. 5-year-olds will attend Bridges to
Worship in the Bridges Room, where they will remain until they are picked up.
Parents, please pick up your children directly after the worship service.
Anthem “Of the Father’s Love Begotten” arr. Shackley
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Old Testament Lesson Isaiah 42:1-9
Gospel Lesson Matthew 3:13-17 Pastor: The Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
Sermon “Remembering Baptism” Rev. Dr. Lisa Kenkeremath
WE RESPOND TO GOD’S GRACE
Sharing Our Tithes and Offerings
Offertory “The River Is Rising” Michael W. Smith
Praise Band
Doxology
Praise God from Whom all blessings flow. Praise Him all creatures
here below. Praise Him above, ye Heavenly Host. Praise Father, Son
and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Prayer of Dedication John Stryker
Prayers of the People
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom
come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day
our 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.
WE DEPART TO SERVE GOD
Parting Hymn “Let the River Flow”
Blessing
Postlude “Psalm XIX” Marcello
Ray Freeman, Organist
The postlude is the final amen to our worship. You are invited to remain in the sanctuary
to enjoy this offering of music; if you prefer to leave before the end of the postlude, please
be mindful of those who are listening and greet your friends in the narthex.
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GPC of Springfield Board of Directors Update
The December called meeting of the GPC Board of Directors for Saturday, No-vember 19, was cancelled due to weather. The Board did meet in a conference call to discuss and approve their recommendation for the property portion of the budget for the coming year. A quorum was present; Pastor Lisa Kenkeremath also participated. The Board also met on Wednesday, December 21, at 5:30 p.m., in the Library. A quorum was present; Pastor Lisa Kenkeremath and Clerk of Session Greta Tosi-Miller also attended.
Greta Tosi-Miller noted the new pastor, Dr. Benton J. Trawick, had found a home in the area. The Church has agreed to assist with a loan. The Board will need to spruce up the pastor’s office with paint and some new ceiling tiles.
The preschool staff has requested the removal of the window air conditioning units before school starts in the new year. There was also discussion on security upgrades for the windows.
A new garbage collection contract has been negotiated that will include recycla-ble trash. There will be additional trash cans installed in the church for recycla-ble waste such as paper, aluminum cans, and plastic bottles. A new contract for natural gas supply was also approved. It will provide a lower rate for two years, starting in August 2017 when the current contract expires.
The problem of storage and accumulation of unused material was discussed. A clean out day is planned. Unclaimed items will be donated or removed. If necessary, a new plan for storage will be developed.
The Board is also considering the replacement of some of the doors to the church. Some need repair, and there is a need for a handicap-accessible en-trance to the Church. Bids are being taken.
How can you email the Board of Directors? An email account has been estab-lished, [email protected]. You can send suggestions, recommendations, or ideas to the account and someone from the Board will get back to you.
The next meeting of the Board will be January 21, 2016 at 8:30 a.m. in the Library. All are welcomed to attend.
The flowers in the sanctuary were
given by Coleen Austin
for the enjoyment of all
in the New Year.
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A BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT FROM JERUSALEM!
Kate Taber, the Presbyterian Church’s missionary in Jerusalem, gave birth to a beau-tiful baby girl, Rosalie Charlotte Taber. The Middle East Working Group has sent a gift to Kate on behalf of the congregation. The gift is a tile made in Jerusalem that depicts a lion and a lamb.
Kate continues her human rights work among the Israelis and Palestinians as a mis-sionary supported by PC(USA) and member churches. Grace contributes about $1000 a month in support of her work.
YOUTH AND CLUB 456 RESUME TODAY
CLUB 456, PASTA AND SNOWBALLS
TODAY 6:15-7:45 p.m. Family Room
YOUTH GROUP, LET’S CELEBRATE THE NEW YEAR!
TODAY 6:00 p.m.
Wester Hall
Reminder: Youth Camp applications are available from Pastor Susan. Your spot is not confirmed until the application and $50 deposit are returned.
FINANCE UPDATE - 2016 CONTRIBUTIONS
Checks received TODAY, and dated December 31, 2016, or earlier will be considered contributions to the church for the 2016 calendar year.
“CAT SCAN” INFORMATION FORUM
Please join us on January 15 in Wester Hall immediately after worship for a presentation on the results of the Congregation Assessment Tool (CAT) survey that was administered this past Fall. Bonni
Astorino, CAT Coordinator, and members of the Session will provide an overview of the results and recommendations for next steps. Refreshments will be provided.
Save the Date! March 24-26
We will participate in the 30-Hour Famine at the Heifer Global Village.
PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER… (James 5:16)
Please pray for Grace Family Members and Friends:
Donna and Kevin Baetsen, Judy Bernal (Virginia Beach),
Rhea Boswell, Cameron Buckley, Stan Dreyer,
Reecie Ford, Harry Gault, Lou Gaudian (Aarondale),
Clara Gipson (Manor Care Fair Oaks), James Lawson,
Jenell Phillips, George Towery, Malcolm Weaver, and
Our Missionary in the West Bank, Kate Taber
Former Pastor: Paul Eckel
The mothers of: Veronica Crump*, Mary Hawkins (Jean), Beth Jenkins Smith (Marie), Meg Rogers (Beth), Scott Rogers (Lyall), Hiede Sowdon, Phillip Spiess (Dorothy), and Dave Treasure (Hilda)
The fathers of: Raven Fox and Penny Newsome
The son of: Rhea Boswell (Scott)
The daughters of: Rich and Kathy Calahan (Lynn), and Bob and Valerie Patrick (Molly Chacko)
The brothers of: Ed Bryant (Paul) and Nelson Thurman (Dennis)
The sister of: Penny Newsome (Susan)
The aunt of: Roy Giese (Wilma Ditter)
The daughters-in-law of: Marie Lawall (Lisbeth*), and Warren and Maria Clayton (Julie - deployed to Korea)
The sister-in-law of: Peter Smith (Annette)
The nephews of: Claire Manger (Edward & Scott) and Dave Little (Sean)
The niece of: Rosalie Lawson (Marcie)
The cousins of: John Grimes (Lori), Donna Lucas (Angela), Nancy Machado (Jan), and Valerie Patrick (Virginia).
The friends of: Cindi Bryant (Anna), Reecie Ford (Kate), Raven Fox (Deanna), Rosalie Lawson (Stephanie),
Penny Newsome (Lisa and Louis), Hiede Sowdon (Dylan), and Chris Thurman
(*Chronic, ongoing situation)
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WE ARE VERY GLAD YOU CHOSE TO
WORSHIP WITH US TODAY!
We encourage you to share requests
for prayer. You may do so by completing prayer
cards found in the pew racks and placing them
in an offering plate.
Trust your children to the care of our nursery workers.
We provide childcare for children, infants through
3 years old, in the Nursery Suite down-stairs, Rooms 3 & 5.
Please pick up children directly after worship.
Worship Bags are avail-able in the Narthex for preschoolers to third-graders. Please return bags to the Narthex
after the service.
Grace 101, An “Inquirer’s Class” If you would like to
learn more about the Presbyterian Church, Grace Church, and membership, speak
to our pastors.
Grace Weekday Preschool
The Preschool is a Christian-based developmental
program & ministry. For information call
703-451-3314.
GRACE CALENDAR - Through January 15th
Sunday, Jan. 8
9:15 AM Christian Education Var. Locations
10:30 AM Worship for the Lord’s Day Sanctuary
6:00 PM Youth Group Var. Locations
6:15 PM Club 456 Family Room
Monday, Jan. 9
9:00 AM Congregational Care Library
7:00 PM Joyful Ringers Practice Sanctuary
7:00 PM Grace Tutoring Var. Locations
8:00 PM AA Family Room
Tuesday, Jan. 10
9:00 AM Springfield Garden Club Wester Hall
10:00 AM AA Choir Room
5:00 PM Springfield Women’s Club Wester Hall
7:00 PM HR Meeting Office
7:00 PM Nominating Committee Meeting Family Room
7:30 PM Finance Committee Meeting Choir Room
Wednesday, Jan. 11
9:00 AM Grand Involve (Bus Reserved) Off-Site
6:00 PM Springfield Art Guild Meeting Wester Hall
7:00 PM Caregivers’ Support Group Library
Thursday, Jan. 12
5:30 PM Nurturing Parenting Var. Locations
7:30 PM Grace Choir Rehearsal Choir Room
8:50 PM Praise Band Rehearsal Sanctuary
Sunday, Jan. 15
9:15 AM Christian Education Var. Locations
10:30 AM Worship for the Lord’s Day Sanctuary
6:00 PM Youth Group Var. Locations
STAFF
LISA KENKEREMATH Interim Pastor
Office Days and Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
703-451-2900 press #2, ext 207; E-mail: [email protected]
SUSAN WISSEMAN Stated Supply Associate Pastor
Office Days and Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 9:30 am - 3:00 pm 703-451-2900 press #3, ext 205; E-mail: [email protected]
YVETTE MOY Aging With Grace Director
Office Days and Hours: Monday - 9:00 am-12:00 pm;
Tuesday-Thursday, 10:00 - 3:00 pm; Friday, 9:00 am - 11:00 am 703-451-2900 press #4;
E-mail: [email protected]
VERONICA CRUMP Treasurer
E-mail: [email protected]
SCOTT SEIFRIED Music Director
E-mail: [email protected]
RAY FREEMAN Organist/Pianist/Accompanist E-mail: [email protected]
JIM DUNSTAN Hand Bell Choir Director
E-mail: [email protected]
VIRGINIA BOUCHARD Interim Office Manager
Office Days and Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm;
Fridays: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm 703-451-2900 press #1, ext 206;
E-mail: [email protected]
S E S S I ON
Coleen Austin Aging With Grace; Stephen Ministry; Congregational Care
Lee Bartlett Nursery/Bridges to Worship
Cindi Bryant Human Resources
Ed Bryant Nominating/Stewardship
Dave Buckley Missions
Maria Clayton Preschool
Kim Hatfield Youth Ministry
Alan Goldstein Communications
Nancy Machado Children’s Discipleship
Joe Miller Evangelism
Penny Newsome Worship
Michael Phillips Finance
John Sowdon Fellowship
Nelson Thurman Adult Discipleship
Greta Miller, Clerk Lisa Kenkeremath, Moderator
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Scott Anckner
Craig Crooks
Kent Ford, Chairman
Rob Gold
Scott Rogers
Peter Smith
E-mail: [email protected]
Contact information for Session and the Board of Directors is posted in the church office and on the GPC website.
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