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We are called by the Holy Spirit into a loving relationship with Jesus Christ, glorifying God, growing in faith, serving others, and sharing the good news of Jesus Christ.
Grace Presbyterian Church 5500 Mansfield Road
Arlington, Texas 76017 817-468-0868
www.gpcarlington.org
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Order of Worship Grace Presbyterian Church, Arlington, Texas
October 13, 2013 11:00 a.m.
Preparing for Worship
O God, by your power may we, with all the saints, comprehend the breadth and length and height and depth of the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that we may be filled with your fullness. Amen. —based on Ephesians 3:18-19
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Gathering Around the Word
Prelude Gade
Choral Introit
Greeting May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, And the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. - 2 Corinthians 13:13 NIV
And also with you.
Announcements of Church Life
Friendship Pads Please sign the friendship pad and pass it along your row. As you pass it back to its starting point, note the
names of those near you and greet one another during the passing of the peace or after the service. You are invited to use a prayer request card (in the red registration folder) to share your joys and concerns.
*Call to Worship (The congregation voice is printed in bold.)
We gather today to worship and celebrate the gift of those that God sets before us as pastors.
We know that it is God who calls and ordains. But is it only our pastor who is called?
Certainly not! We are all called by God to do God’s work! Some Pastors, some Teachers, some Apostles and Elders and all believers.
We are all called; we all have gifts; we all are a part of ministry. And what a humbling gift that is! Let us join together to worship our God who has ordained the pastor who stands before us and who calls us to join in God’s good work.
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*Opening Prayer
*Hymn of Praise “Seek Ye First” No. 333
Seeking God’s Grace
Call to Confession
SEEKING TOGETHER GOD’S FORGIVENESS
We are thankful, God, for the leadership of our pastor; but we also acknowledge that we too are called to join you in the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ.
Forgive us, God, when we fail to join you in kingdom building. The work of the church is for all of God’s people.
Forgive us, God, when we neglect to work alongside those you give us as leaders.
God, your requirement to seek justice, love kindness, and to walk humbly with you is not meant only for those who live ministry as a profession.
Forgive us, God, when we are careless to the world around us. Strengthen us to serve alongside our pastors as we seek to be humble agents of justice and kindness.
(A moment of silent prayer for personal confession) … Amen.
Song of Lament “You are the Lord” You are the Lord, giver of mercy.
You are the Christ, giver of mercy. You are the Lord, giver of mercy.
Words of Assurance and Forgiveness
*Sharing God’s Peace When you receive Christ’s peace from your neighbor on one side,
pass it on to your neighbor on the other side. Please greet any new visitors.
*Response of Praise Glory Be to the Father” No. 577 Glory be to the Father, and the Son, and to the Holy Ghost.
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen …
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Hearing the Word of God
Prayer for Illumination
Time for Young Disciples
Old Testament Reading Exodus 20:13-17 Pew Bible, pg. 64, OT
New Testament Reading James 1:19-21
God, we thank you for your Word, Pew Bible, pg. 215, NT the story of your grace.
Anthem “My Heart Exults in God” Bach/Gounod arr. Zaninelli
My heart exults in God. God exalts and strengthens me, Gives my mouth the words to speak, For in His salvation I rejoice.
There is none holy like Thee; There is none besides Thee; And there is no Rock like Thee, O Lord.
He lifts up the needy and causes them to sit among the noble, Makes them to inherit seats of honor;
For the pillars of the earth are Thine, O Lord.
*Gospel Reading Matthew 5:21-26
God, we thank you for your Word, Pew Bible, pg. 4, NT the story of your grace.
Sermon Series: “Christ’s Greatest Sermon” Part III, “Healthy Relationships”
Pastor Craig Sanders
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Responding to the Word of God
*Hymn of Response “Lord, Make Us Servants of Your Peace” No. 374 *Please stand as you are able Words on screen
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Offering of Ourselves Back to God
Call to Self Offering
Offering
Offertory Dvorak/De Vore
*Response of Thanksgiving “Doxology”
Sharing Our Joys and Concerns Elder Lisa Johnson
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.
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Sending into the World
*Hymn of Commitment “Though I May Speak” No. 335
*Blessing and Benediction
*Choral Benediction
Postlude Bach *Please stand as you are able Words on screen
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Welcome to Grace Welcome to life together in Jesus Christ! We extend an invitation to membership in Grace
Presbyterian Church to all who feel called to grow in faith and discipleship with this warm
fellowship of Christians. Come join our family of faith!
Child care is provided from infant to age 5 in the Nursery, Room 101.
The Guardian Angels for services today are Becky Couch (8:15 a.m.) and Ana Waggoner (11:00 a.m.).
The Greeters for services today are Net Musfeldt (8:15 a.m.).
The Ushers for services today are John and Terry Hendricks (8:15 a.m.) and Marty, Laura,
Marshall and Ellie Goin (11:00 a.m.).
The Audio/Visual technicians for today are Jack Kean (8:15 a.m.) and Dave Kinkel (11:00 a.m.).
The Offering Counters for this week are Bill O’Mary and Brian Anderson.
The Landscape Maintenance Crew for this week is John Hendricks, Tom Sicks and Sam
McAllister.
The Flowers for today are given by the Wulff family to the glory of God and in celebration of
Mary Steele’s 90th birthday.
Lectionary Scripture Readings for October 20, 22nd
Sunday after Pentecost
Jeremiah 31:27-34; Psalm 119:97-104; 2 Timothy 3:14 - 4:5; Luke 18:1-8
Follow Grace Presbyterian on the web! Our website is: http://gpcarlington.org/ and our Facebook page is:
www.facebook.com/GracePresbyterianArlington
Need to get the word out about your ministry, or special event at Grace? You can use the Grace
Communications Form (at: http://gpcarlington.org/main/index.php/about-grace/communications-form),
send an email to the Communications Ministry at [email protected], or contact the
Communications ministry liaison Jack Kean at: [email protected], or (817)459-1629.
If you would like to contact Pastor Sanders his church office e-mail is [email protected]. Please
feel free to contact him in the office during office hours at 817-468-0868. Craig’s cell phone number is
936-727-0098.
If you are struggling with something in your life and would like someone to talk to and
pray with you, consider having a Stephen Minister. Contact Louie Nash 817-538-5755 or
Reminder----Hearing assistance devices are available to those who need them. They are located on the
table outside the office.
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Prayers of Grace for the week of October 13, 2012 “This is the boldness we have in Christ, that if we ask anything
according to his will, he hears us.” 1 John 5:14
This prayer page is a compilation of prayer requests including last Sunday, those submitted during the week
(in italics), and ongoing prayer requests from previous weeks. (Some requests may be missing because they
came in after the bulletin deadline.) Please remember these needs in your prayers this week.
IN THANKSGIVING: Birthdays this week: 10/13-Mary Steele; 10/16-Linda Black, Ryan
Kinkel; 10/18-Tom Denny; 10/19-Wanda Archer.
Wedding Anniversaries this week: 10/15-Yvonne and Samuel Naykene.
FOR HEALING AND COMFORT: Lonnie King, has been undergoing radiation therapy and is
experiencing complications, Lonnie will have an MRI in a month for results. Please continue to
pray for strength and understanding for both Lonnie and Jennifer during this difficult time and for
good news in November.
FOR THOSE IN THE MILITARY: Related To PFC Adam Brown (Fort Jackson, SC) Nephew of Ray & Nancy Howland
Marine Lance Corp. Justin Goemmer (Lawton, OK) Related to Gehlin & Becky Menti
Sailor William Kapp (Chicago, IL) Nephew of Ruth Gornet-Irwin
Capt. Neil Kennedy (Colorado Springs, CO) Son of Bruce & Sherry Capehart
WO1 Brent King (Fort Rucker, AL) Related to Gehlin & Becky Menti
SN. James McAllister (Pearl Harbor, Hawaii) Son of Sam & Barb McAllister
SN Destini McAllister (Oak Harbor, WA) Daughter-in-law of Sam & Barb McAllister
CW3 Andy Musfeldt (Corpus Christi NAS-Truax) Nephew of Net, Ron & Susan Musfeldt
Lcdr. Brian Musfeldt (Virginia Beach, VA.) Son of Ron & Susan Musfeldt
IN MEMORY: Jennifer King's sister in law, Fran, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday,
October 6. The services will be held in South Carolina. Please pray for comfort and peace for all
those who were close to Fran and safe travel to those attending the service.
FOR OUR CHURCH AND ITS MINISTRY: Session, for direction and leadership;
Ministry teams for diligence and compassion.
************************************************************ Prayer concerns will be removed after two weeks in the bulletin unless the prayer concern in updated.
Those in hospice care will remain under prayer concerns.
To have the prayer chain activated, submit your prayer to [email protected] or use
the prayer chain link online at www.gpcarlington.org. The requests are directly linked to our prayer
chain team leader Lisa Johnson.
Copies of Pastor Sanders' sermons are available each week through Pastoral Care Ministry. If you know
of a home-bound person, college student, or just a friend or neighbors who might be interested, please
contact John Matson at 817-465-0014.
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UPCOMING
Tuesday Afternoon Circle will have their next meeting on October 15 at 12:30 p.m. Dessert
and drinks will be served. Both groups will be studying Lesson 2, “God’s Call to Serve” from the
Horizons Bible study “An Abiding Hope”. All ladies are encouraged to attend, whether member
or visitor of Grace.
PLANT AND TREASURE SALE
The Plant Sale and Treasure Sale (Garage Sale) is on Saturday, October 26 from 7:30 a.m.
to 1:30 p.m. (Yes, the time has changed by thirty minutes because of the time the sun will be up
on October 26). We will be collecting pre-orders again on Sunday, October 13. Look for the
ladies with the hats and they will take your orders. We are selling flats of eighteen four inch pots
of pansies and kale, one gallon kale pots, and twelve inch color bowls. Each of you should have
received two order forms for the plants in the mail last week. One form is for you and the other is
for a friend or neighbor. We will be accepting pre-orders for two more weeks; October 13 and
20th. You will be able to buy plants on the day of the sale but it is best to pre-order to make sure
you get what you need. Elsa Louis is in charge of the plant sale and we appreciate all of her work
in getting it organized.
The Treasure Sale (Garage Sale) will be held on Saturday, October 26 from 7:30 a.m. to
1:30 p.m. You have heard that someone's trash is another one's treasures. So yes, it is a garage
sale but we are calling it a Treasure Sale. We hope that you have been saving some items for our
sale. We will start accepting the treasures on Sunday, October 20 after church. If the items are too
large, call Roger Perez or Louie Nash and they will pick them up for you. Please feel free to take
some of the yellow flyers to pass out to friends, co-workers, or neighbors.
The Plant and Treasure Sale are both benefiting the Prayer Garden. We are hoping to raise
enough money to plant the East Texas Garden in November. The Prayer Garden Task Force
needs help with these two sales. A volunteer sheet is up on the bulletin board in the Narthex or
you can e-mail Linda Black with the days you want to help out. We are asking for an hour of your
time. The week of October 21 we will be working on sorting and pricing the items each morning
and evening. If you have any questions, please call or e-mail Linda Black ([email protected] or
817-261-4223). Thanks for supporting the Prayer Garden! The Prayer Garden Task Force
Mark your calendars to wear PINK on Sunday, October 27 as we participate in Worship in
Pink. There will be information from the Center of Cancer and Blood Disorders and Komen
Greater Fort Worth for you to pick up if you are interested. Last year well over 100 churches
helped educate 12,000 people. We are participating this year so don't forget to wear PINK!
Stewardship Packets were handed out this past Sunday, if you did not receive yours it has been
mailed to you. Prayerfully consider your contribution and return your pledge card to Grace,
dedication is Sunday, November 3.
Paul said that you should give in proportion to what God has given you. —1 Corinthians 16:2
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ANNOUNCEMENTS New Stove Has Arrived and Is Installed! It is here! Thanks to Brian Anderson and the company
he works for, GPC has received a beautiful donated Wolf Dual Fuel Range (burners are gas;
ovens and griddle are electric). Although the stove is installed it is not yet ready for use. Both the
griddle and ovens need to go through a “burn in” process. This will be done in the next few days.
Stop by the kitchen and take a look at this piece of art. And don’t forget to express your gratitude
to Brian for this generous donation.
Did you notice the preschool playground on Sunday? Last Friday, October 4, the mulch was
wheel barrowed into the playground and spread. Thanks to Louie Nash, Anna Perez, Roger Perez,
Jim Smith, and Linda Black for working for three hours on Friday morning to finish that project.
Thanks to all that watered the flowerpots this summer. We could not have done it without
each of you and your help! The flowerpots were taken care of by Jim and Joan Smith, John
Hendricks, Joan Townsend, Peggy Hellberg, Charlotte Sutton, Faye Sanders, Carole Southworth,
Kent and Becky Couch, Tom and Lisa Whinery, Wanda Archer, Tom Sicks, Linda Black, Cathy
Matson, Roger Perez, Ann Pennington, Melinda Kinkel, and Elsa Louis. Thank you! The Prayer
Garden Task Force
AUGUST 2013
GPC FINANCIAL SUMMARY
MONTH MONTH YTD YTD
BUDGET ACTUAL BUDGET ACTUAL
INCOME 25,513 21,091 204,100 189,783
EXPENSES 28,772 26,269 214,232 210,633
INCOME OVER (UNDER) EXPENSES (5,178) (20,849)
Sunday School at Grace 9:45-10:45 a.m. Nursery (available during both services and Sunday School) ..................................................Room 101
Young Children (age 3 through Grade 1) .................................................................................Room 102
Children (Grades 2 through 6) ..................................................................................................Room 110
Youth (Grades 7 through 12) ................................................................................................... Room 103
Christianity 101: Reformed and Always Reforming (Adult Study) ................................... Room 106
Coffee and Conversation (Young Adult Discussion) ........................................................... Room 104
Contemporary Issues (Adult Current Issues) ....................................................................... Room 108
Present Word (Adult Bible Study) ........................................................................................ Room 107
Soul Sisters (Women's Bible Study) ....................................................................................... Room 109
Spiritual Renewal (Adult Spiritual Renewal Class) ............................................................... Room 111
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GRACE PRESBYTERIAN YOUTH CONNECTION
ACTIVITIES
Friday, October 11 – Sunday, October 13, “Come When You can Retreat”
Cedar Hill State Park, meet Friday at 5:00 p.m. in the church parking lot
or meet us at the Park on Saturday, Theme: WHY?
We will tent camp, but there are bathrooms. Sign up on the Youth Bulletin Board!
Cost $30 (for food and supplies)
Sunday school will be in the Youth room for those who do not attend,
come for church and Sunday school anyway! NOOMA!
Sunday, October 20, Thrift Shop, 4:30-7:30 p.m. (Please note time change.)
Bring $3.00 for dinner. Shop for costumes and plan for party
Saturday, October 26, Halloween Costume Party, 6:00-9:00 p.m. at Grace
Sunday, October 27, Christmas Service practice, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
MISSION, CAMPS, EVENTS:
TIME TO SIGN UP: www.northtexascelebration.com
North Texas Celebration! Moderator will be Claire Kennedy!!
This is for high school aged kids. *You are a participant if it is your first time.
** If you wish to be on staff, you need to sign up NOW! January 18-20, 2014
If you are going, please let Jenny know! Youth will pay your way!
Sign up online and then complete the paper registration and send with payment –
this is what you give to Jenny to send with a check!
Christmas Celebration service!
We will be participating in the all Church Christmas service on Sunday, December 8.
If you wish to play an instrument, please let Jenny know ASAP.
Practices begin Sunday, October 13 at 5:30 p.m., Youth will begin practices on
Sunday, October 20!
Interested in being a leader at SHYC?
Time to sign up is NOW!! Go to: http://www.gracepresbytery.org/wp-
content/uploads/2013/09/youth_2014_shyc_sgl_asgl_app.pdf Then send a message to Jenny!
Jr. High Age Youthquake at Gilmont, November 1-3 or November 8-10
Follow link for information and registration http://www.gracepresbytery.org/wp-
content/uploads/2012/09/youth_fall_2013_yq_info.pdf
Westminster Wednesdays, meets at 6:30 p.m.
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This Week at Grace Presbyterian Church
Today 21
st Sunday after Pentecost
October 13 8:15 a.m. Celebration Worship
9:30 a.m. Reception for Pastor Craig
9:45-10:45 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship
2:00 p.m. Brownie Girl Scout Troop 3537-Room 110
Monday 7:00 p.m. Session-Room 108
October 14 7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts Troop 421-Sanctuary
Tuesday 12:30 p.m. Tuesday Circle-Room 109
October 15 7:00 p.m. Officer Nominating Meeting-Room 106
Wednesday 10:00 a.m. Midweek Grace Notes/Bulletin Deadline
October 16 6:00 p.m. Praise Team Practice-Sanctuary
6:00 p.m. Girl Scout Troop 3511-Room 110
6:30 p.m. Personnel Ministry-Room 108
6:45 p.m. Communication Ministry-Room 104
7:00 p.m. Stephen Ministry-Room 111
7:30 p.m. Adult Choir-Sanctuary
Thursday 10:00 a.m. Spirituality Class-Room 109
October 17 7:00 p.m. Yarn Ministry-Narthex
Saturday 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Session Retreat-Room 108
October 19
Sunday 22nd
Sunday after Pentecost
October 20 8:15 a.m. Celebration Worship
9:45-10:45 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship
2:00 p.m. Girl Scout Troop 3503-Room 108
2:30 p.m. Girl Scout Troop 3538-Room 111
4:30 p.m. Grace Presbyterian Youth Connection
Daily
Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m. Meals on Wheels-Room 111
Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Office Hours
Friday 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Office Hours
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Leading In Worship
Craig Sanders Gehlin Menti Julie Bayless
Pastor Director of Music Praise Team Music Coordinator
at 11:00 a.m. at 8:15 a.m.
Liturgist
Jenny Johnson
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Grace Presbyterian Church Session Moderator: Rev. Craig Sanders
Class of 2013 Class of 2014 Class of 2015
Chip Black, Worship Hector Bayona, Vision Barb McAllister, Clerk of Session
Jack Kean, Communication Roger Perez, Administration & Susan Musfeldt, Children’s Ed.
Kate Juengerman, Encouragement Building & Grounds Leslie Seggelink, Encouragement and Nurture Kathy Wulff, Mission and Nurture
Bill O’Mary, Stewardship/Finance Nancy Howland, Adult Ed. & Lisa Johnson, Pastoral Care
Vacant, Youth Library
Grace Presbyterian Church Staff Pastor: Rev. Craig Sanders
Youth Director Jenny Ross
Director of Music: Gehlin Menti
Praise Team Music Coordinator: Julie Bayless
Church Secretary: Dianne Priest
Financial Clerk: Bonnie Schuler
Grace Presbyterian Church Trustees Tom Whinery, 2013, Linda Black, 2014, Kent Couch, 2015
Grace Presbyterian Church is a Stephen Ministry Congregation Stephen Leader: Stephen Ministers:
Louie Nash Paula Bauerle John Sutton
Becky Couch Dick Townsend
Charles Kennedy Janie Whinery Faye Sanders