SUNDAY WORSHIP October 22, 2017

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1 SUNDAY WORSHIP October 22, 2017 Ou r Mission: Gro wing in Sp irit Living as D isciple s Se rving God s World Preparation for Worship We thank you, O God for your love for us. Love that reaches out to accept us, wherever we are, whoever we are. Love that demands a lot, but at the same time, somehow, amazingly, enables us to meet those demands. Love that reassures, affirms, prompts, challenges and overwhelms us with the completeness of its response. Help us, your people, held within the security of your love, to risk showing that same love to others. May our love, too, be known for its abundance, its readiness to speak out, and its healing power. Amen. -Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa, New Zealand We Gather in God s Name Prelude Canzona Thiman Ray Freeman, Organist Welcome and Announcements Passing of the Peace Leader: The peace of the Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Praise Song Open Hands Praise Band Call to Worship One: Where there is despair and hopelessness, where there is sadness and grief, Many: Help us to bring the light of Christ. Please stand if you are able.

2 2 One: Where there is sickness and suffering, where there is hurt and hatred, hunger and emptiness, prejudice and cruelty, Many: Help us to bring the light of Christ. One: O Lord, so fill us with your love, your peace and your goodness that doubt and mistrust may be dispelled within us. Many: Grant that we might both see Christ s light and be Christ s light in a world of strife. Hymn The Earth Belongs to God Alone Prayer of Confession God of Love, you sent your son, Jesus among us as the light of the world, to reveal your love for all people. We confess that our sin and self-delusion dull the brightness of your light. We too often turn away from the poor, turning a blind eye to the need in our own back yard. We ignore cries for justice, or we just grow weary seeking it. We fail to strive for peace, and frankly, we put more hope in war. We fail to seek reconciliation, or healing. We do not keep our sights upon you. In your mercy, cleanse us of our sin so that, forgiven and renewed, we may show forth your love and live in ways that befit your name. In Christ s name we pray, Amen. Assurance of Forgiveness Leader: People: The mercy of the Lord is from everlasting unto everlasting. As far as the East is from the West, so far has God removed our transgression from us. In the name of Jesus Christ, we are all forgiven. Thanks be to God. We Proclaim God s Word Anthem Let All The People Say Amen Pepper Choplin Chancel Choir Children s Message Children ages 3 & 4 are invited to Play n Worship in Room 13. After their activity, they will go to the Nursery. K-3rd graders go to Room 14 for Bridges to Worship. Please pick children up directly after worship. Janet Little Hymn Great God of Every Blessing Scripture Lesson Matthew 6: 19-30

3 3 Pastor: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. Sermon Gollum and God Rev. Dr. Ben Trawick The Welcome of New Members Mark and Mary Shoemaker, Judy Smith Sharing Our Tithes and Offerings We Respond to God s Word Offertory Your Grace Is Enough Praise Band Response Praise God, from whom all blessings flow. Praise God, all creatures high and low. Alleluia, alleluia! Praise God, in Jesus fully known: Creator, Word, and Spirit one. Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Prayer of Dedication Janet Little Prayers of the People and the Lord s Prayer We Depart To Serve God Parting Hymn Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing Benediction Postlude Trumpet Voluntary Stanley Ray Freeman, Organist The Flowers today were given by John and Nancy Machado In celebration of their 18th Wedding Anniversary Your Greeters today were Fran and Chet McLaren.

4 4 WELCOME OUR NEW EST MEMBERS Mark and Mary Shoemaker are happy to have returned to Grace Presbyterian after a year away in Los Angeles. Mark is an active duty Air Force Officer and currently works at the Pentagon. Mary is currently a stay at home mom. Mark grew up in the Presbyterian Church and moved around the country as a child in a military family. Mary also grew up in the Presbyterian Church and previously served as the Director of Children and Family Ministries at their church in Florida. Mark and Mary are the proud parents of two daughters, Lauren (14) and Emma (12). The family had the pleasure of discovering Grace during their last assignment in Virginia from They are happy to reconnect with the Grace family after returning to Virginia this summer. Judy Smith is an elementary school teacher for Fairfax County Public Schools. She grew up in Sacramento, California and attended the Presbyterian Church with her grandparents. She was a member of Vienna Presbyterian Church for the past 17 years and is transferring her membership to Grace. Judy is excited about getting involved with Grace. She has no children but considers her two cats as her babies. ANNOUNCEMENTS and OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE Note of Appreciation We are so grateful for the wonderful response we had from Grace Church for Puerto Rico United on Saturday, October 7. It s truly appreciated and heart warming. Please keep our family and all of Puerto Rico in your prayers. Thank you again, Veronica Mercado and Lee Bartlett Love to Tell the Story - October 22, 6:30 p.m. Come TONIGHT for a catered dinner at 6:30 p.m. in Wester Hall followed by an inspiring faith-filled experience at 7:30 in the Sanctuary to hear four Grace members share their faith journey / significant God moments. The Praise Band will provide the music. Please bring a friend as this will be a fun and inspiring evening. Greenspring transportation will be available. Sponsored by Stewardship and Evangelism Teams.

5 5 Adult Discipleship Highlights: Conversations on Current Events Continues Tuesday. A dozen plus members gathered this week at a local restaurant (watering hole?) to discuss the changes pushing at the church and our faith today. We don t have all the answers, but conversation with others is a good place to start. The Grace community meets again on Tuesday, October 24, from 7:30-9 p.m. for a continuing dialogue. Contact Nelson Thurman (n.thurman4@verizon.net) no later than Monday so we can reserve space. Church Turned Upside Down: Exploring Acts. We conclude our exploration of The Changing Church and the spread of Christianity in the book of Acts in the Adult Discipleship Class. Today, October 22, our topic is A Dr. Who Fly-Through the First 1000 Years or so of Christianity. Dr. Who fans will understand this title; for others, come add an entry to your cultural glossary, and learn how the church depicted in Acts, laid the foundation for 1000 years and of course, for today. Join us in the Family Room 9:15 10:15 a.m. on Sunday. Coming Next in Adult Discipleship: Happy Birthday Protestants! Martin Luther took the big step 500 years ago, and the nature and direction of Christ s church has never been quite the same. Beginning Sunday, October 29, we will explore The Reformation for five weeks. Come join us in the Family Room, 9:15-10:15 a.m. Midweek Bible Study - On Wednesday, Oct. 25, the group turns to The Lord Reveals Himself at Sinai in Exodus in its In Depth portion. The group will also go to Psalms for God s word there on The Law. In the Fly-Through portion, the group will continue its discussion of the Big Story of the Bible. Questions? See Greg Suess or Bob Bouchard. Advent Stories and Creations - Thanks to our Editors, Jim Drinkard, Sarah Shane, and Warren Clayton. Now, it s your turn. Please send your Christmas memories, devotions, artwork, poems, photographs, and prayers to manager@gracepresby.org. Office News - Virginia will return from vacation on Monday, October 23. EVENTS Free Workshop for Parents of Teens & Tweens Sunday, October 22, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Keep Calm & Parent On: Stay Connected to your Teen - Without Losing Your Cool or Losing Your Mind - A free dynamic workshop led by Cathi Cohen, LCSW, CGP, and Director of In Step PC. To register, call or cathy@ravensworthbaptist.org, Ravensworth Baptist Church.

6 6 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. (Hebrews 4:16) Please pray for Grace Family Members and Friends. Jean Ackor, Laurie Beacham, Judy Bernal (Virginia Beach), Cameron Buckley, Char Custer, Mary Frances Koerner, James Lawson, Liz Lincoln, Laura Peterson, and Sam Proctor. Our Missionary and Scholars in Honduras: Pastor Selvin; and Bertha, Cindi, Denis, Feralyani, Leonardo, Mario, Ronal, and Wendy. The Mothers of: Veronica Crump, Mary Hawkins (Jean), Meg Rogers (Beth), Hiede Sowdon, Phillip Spiess (Dorothy), Amy Trawick (Gayle), and Dave Treasure (Hilda). The Fathers of: Raven Fox and Penny Newsome (Richard). The Husband of: Donna Lucas. The Great-grandmother of: Dennis and Diego Bustillo. The Daughters of: The Bouchards (Anna), and Rich and Kathy Calahan (Lynn). The Son of: Wendy Lawson (Seth). The Brothers of: Ed Bryant (Paul), Steve Gretsuk (John), Reecie Ford (Trent), Joe Miller (Jack and wife Karen), Nelson Thurman (Dennis), and Hilde Uffelman (Brian Marsh). The Sister of: Penny Newsome (Susan). The Step-Sister of: Becky Yarbrough (Nancy) The Aunt of: Roy Giese (Wilma Ditter) The Uncle of: Scott Rogers (Phill). The Nephews of: Maria Clayton (Jack) and Claire Manger (Edward & Scott). The Niece of: The Wissemans (Averi). The Cousins of: John Grimes (Lori), Donna Lucas (Angela), Beth Ann McClelland (Deborah), and Valerie Patrick (Virginia). The Friends of: Cindi Bryant (Anna), Cindy Chapman (Margie and Emma), Craig and Judy Crooks (Liz), Reecie Ford (Kate), Raven Fox (Deanna), Kim Gretsuk (Nancy), John and Wendi Grimes (The Bochtler Family & Douglas), Rosalie Lawson (Emma & Stephanie), Donna Lucas, Penny Newsome (Lisa and Shawn), Bob McClelland (Mark), Scott and Meg Rogers (Jackie and Dave), Hiede Sowdon (Dylan), and The Yarbroughs (Randy).

7 Sunday, October 22 GRACE CALENDAR - Through OCTOBER 29 8:30 AM Praise Band Rehearsal Sanctuary 9:15 AM Christian Education Various 10:00 AM Chancel Choir Rehearsal Sanctuary 10:30 AM Worship Sanctuary 12:00 PM Children s Choir Choir Room 6:30 PM Dinner and Stories Wester Hall Monday, October 23 9:00 AM Congregational Care Library 6:00 PM Computer Tutoring Family Room 7:00 PM Tutoring All Areas Tuesday, October 24 10:00 AM Staff Meeting Library 10:00 AM Garden Club Wester Hall 7:00 PM Caregivers Support Group Library Wednesday, October 25 9:00 AM Grand Involve Crestwood 9:45 AM Preschool Chapel Sanctuary 7:00 PM Session Meeting Family Room 7:30 PM Wednesday Through the Bible Study Room 10 Thursday, October 26 5:30 PM Parenting Education Program FR, Nursery 7:30 PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal Choir Room Friday, October 27 Saturday, October 28 9:30 AM Help the Homeless Meet-Up Wester Hall Sunday, October 29 8:30 AM Praise Band Rehearsal Sanctuary 9:15 AM Christian Education Various 10:00 AM Chancel Choir Rehearsal Sanctuary 10:30 AM Worship Sanctuary 12:00 PM Children s Choir Choir Room 7

8 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 pews and placing them in the offering plate. Trust your children to our nursery care. We provide childcare for infants through 3-yearolds in the Nursery Suite downstairs, Rooms 3 & 5. Please pick up children directly after worship. Worship Bags are available in the Narthex for preschoolers to thirdgraders. Please return bags to the Narthex after the service. Grace Insights Classes form throughout the year where you can learn more about Presbyterians, Grace Church, and membership, speak to one of our pastors or Joe Miller. Grace Weekday Preschool The Preschool is a Christian-based ministry and developmental program, with openings for 2s & 3s. For information or a tour, call Dir. Judy Phillips. STA F F BEN TRAWICK Pastor Office Days and Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 9:30 am - 2:00 pm press 2 ben@gracepresby.org SUSAN WISSEMAN Associate Pastor Office Days and Hours: Tues.-Fri., 9:30 am - 3:00 pm press 3 susan@gracepresby.org YVETTE MOY Aging With Grace Director Office Days and Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 9:00 am - 3:00 pm press 4 aging@gracepresby.org VIRGINIA BOUCHARD Office Manager Office Days and Hours: Mon.-Thurs.: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Fridays: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm press 1 manager@gracepresby.org JUDY PHILLIPS Preschool Director preschool@gracepresby.org VERONICA CRUMP Treasurer vlcrump@gmail.com SCOTT SEIFRIED Music Director sseifried@yahoo.com RAY FREEMAN Organist/Pianist/Accompanist JIM DUNSTAN Hand Bell Choir Director moonmanjimd@hotmail.com Coleen Austin (Open) Cindi Bryant Ed Bryant David Retherford Maria Clayton Kim Hatfield John Machado S E S S I ON Care Ministries Nursery/Bridges to Worship Human Resources Nominating/Stewardship Missions Preschool Youth Ministry Communications Nancy Machado Children s Discipleship Joe Miller Pat Ferrell Michael Phillips John Sowdon Nelson Thurman Evangelism Worship Finance Fellowship Adult Discipleship Greta Miller, Clerk Ben Trawick, Moderator BOARD OF DIRECTORS Scott Anckner Craig Crooks Kent Ford, Chairman Rob Gold Scott Rogers Peter Smith gpcbod@gmail.com Contact information for Session and the Board of Directors is posted in the church office and on the Grace website Bath Street, Springfield, Virginia