Preparation for Worship

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1 Worship March 4, :30 a.m. Ou r Mission: Gro wing in Sp irit Living as D isciple s Se rving God s World Preparation for Worship Grant, O Lord, your protection, and in protection, strength, and in strength, understanding, and in understanding, knowledge, and in knowledge, the vision for justice, and in the vision for justice, the love of it, and in that love, the love of all that exists, and in the love of all that exists, the love of God, of God and all goodness. We Gather in God s Name Prelude Andante from the Violin Concerto Mendelssohn Ray Freeman, Organist Welcome and Announcements Passing of the Peace Leader: The peace of the Lord be with you. People: And also with you.

2 Song Cornerstone Praise Band Call to Worship One: Many: One: Many: Come and worship, all you who love and serve our God. God surrounds us with unfailing love, and answers us when we call. God cares for the humble and lowly, and never abandons those in need. Let us join our hearts in the worship of God. Hymn #307 God of Grace and God of Glory Prayer of Confession Wondrous God, we confess that at times our doubts and fears override our hope and faith. Forgive us when we lose sight of the joy of your love, and instead fall into despair and gloom. Lift up our spirits, Lord, and help us to remember the call to life lived fully now, not just the hope of resurrection for the future. We give thanks for your Son, Jesus the Christ, who continues to call us to new life, who continues to turn us around and upside down, who continues to break down the walls we build in our lives and in our relationships. Forgive us, restore us, and renew us. In your name, we pray. Amen. Assurance of Forgiveness One: The good news is that Christ calls us to new life and enables us to begin again and again and again and again. Friends, believe the good news of the Gospel. In Jesus Christ we are forgiven! People: Thanks be to God. We Proclaim God s Word Anthem How Deep the Father s Love for Us Townend Chancel Choir Children s Message Children of any age are invited to the front for a time of worship together. Play n Worship and Bridges will be announced following the message. See Guest Information on page 7 for details. Please stand if you are able. Penny Newsome

3 Hymn #817 We Walk by Faith and Not by Sight Scripture Lesson Mark 9:14-27 Sermon An Honest Prayer Rev. Dr. Ben Trawick Sharing Our Tithes and Offerings We Respond to God s Word Offertory Where You Are Praise Band Response #544 Bless the Lord, My Soul, and bless God s holy name. Bless the Lord, my soul, who leads me into life. Prayer of Dedication Dave Buckley Invitation to the Table Prayer Sacrament of the Lord s Supper Prayer We Depart To Serve God Parting Hymn #741 Guide My Feet Charge and Benediction Postlude Allegro Vivace from the Water Music Suite Handel Ray Freeman, Organist Flowers today are presented by John Cracraft and Valerie Wenderoth In Memory of our Family Members who have passed. Your Greeters today were Laura Peterson and Anne Renninger. 3

4 ANNOUNCEMENTS and OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE One Great Hour of Sharing. Our Lenten offering is a multi-denominational effort that provides hunger relief, long-term disaster assistance, support for water projects in 20 countries, and resources to help men and women worldwide provide for their families. Children s fish banks and an activity placemat are in the Narthex for use in learning about and supporting the offering. Missionary Support. The mission committee is committing $10,000 from its 2018 budget to the support of Douglas Dicks, recently appointed by the Presbyterian Mission Agency as Associate for Ecumenical Partnerships in Jerusalem. Remember to pray for Doug and the people of Israel and Palestine, and for Pastor Selvin our Honduran missionary. You will find a prayer card for Doug at the Information Station. See the E-News for a link to Doug s mission newsletter. Easter Lily Dedications. If you would like to dedicate lilies to a loved one for Easter Sunday, please sign up in the Narthex. A donation of $25 is requested, which will be used to decorate the sanctuary on Easter Sunday. Please take your lily home or give it to someone who needs cheering up following the service on Easter Sunday. Rides for Those in Need. Grace members are often called on to provide rides to the doctor s and other important appointments for members who are unable to drive. Let us know in the office if you would like us to add you to the list of helpers. You can also extend this ministry to the community through Fairfax County Volunteer Solutions where you can be called on on weekdays to transport disabled and elderly. For the Grace list, call the office. For the county, call Adult Discipleship Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday Classes. Church Turned Upside Down - Meets Sundays, 9:15 a.m., in the Family Room. This week: Christians in a pluralistic society. Next week: Church in uncertain times. Check the Adult Ed Facebook Page linked to our website. Conversations on Current Events (Pub Theology) - March 6, 7:30 p.m., at Delia s Pizzeria, 6715 Backlick Rd., Springfield. Join friends from Grace for a lively discussion about living out your faith in the world around you. Let Nelson know you re coming! Midweek Through-the-Bible Study - Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m., in the Family Room. WANTED, Pianist. Do you know a young pianist interested in earning a small stipend? The pianist will play simple songs and anthems for the Children s Choir at 11:45 on Sunday morning. Please let Virginia know in the office. Pastor s Blog. Pastor Ben has begun a blog on the Grace website. Go to the Media tab and you will see how to get there. He will be adding posts from time to time. 4

5 NOTE TO ALL: Sign up at the link on the e-news for the Brueggemann event. If you do not have computer access, call the office. We will sign up for you. EVENTS Deadline for Work Camp TODAY. Registration for Tri-Cities Work Camp is open to rising 9th graders and high school students. Return your interest form and a $50.00 deposit to Pastor Susan TODAY. Children s Sacrament Class - Today, March 4, 9:15 a.m. Pastor Susan s class learned about communion today, and in two weeks will make communion bread for Maundy Thursday. The class meets for its final session during the Sunday School hour on March 18 in the Bridges Room. Children, bring your parents. Voices from the Holy Land Film Series Film #1 - Today, March 4, 2:30. Disturbing the Peace will be shown at St. John s Norwood Episcopal Church, 6701 Wisconsin Avenue, Chevy Chase, Maryland, today at 2:30. Brueggemann Planning Meeting - Wednesday, March 7, 7:30 p.m. Come help! We meet in the Library to continue planning for the event scheduled the weekend of April Voices from the Holy Land Film Series Film #2 - Sunday, March 11, 2:30. Showing also at St. John s Norwood Episcopal Church, is Bethlehem: Hidden from View and Gaza: A Gaping Wound. Bethlehem focuses on the strangling and imprisonment of Bethlehem and the impact on the local Christian community. It is presented by Amos Trust s founder Garth Hewitt, and includes interviews with Mitri Raheb and others. Gaza tells the story of the survivors of the 51-day Israeli military offensive in 2014 that claimed over 2,000 lives, injured 11,000, and left 100,000 without a place to live. Grace Insights - Sunday, March 18, 9:15-2:00 p.m. Are you interested in learning more about Grace? Are you or someone you know considering membership here? Come to this Sunday introduction lunch included after worship. If you have questions, speak to a pastor or evangelism elder, Joe Miller, jsmeda@hotmail.com. March for Our Lives - Saturday, March 24. We plan to go together and march together in our green Grace Tees--we have plenty of t-shirts in the office for those who need one ($10). Please let John Sowdon know of your interest. He will be coordinating the effort and getting us more information about the event. Deadline for Middle School Massanetta Conference - March 25. The Created. Claimed. Called - Ya ll are mine! conference is July Please return your registration form (linked to the E-News) with a $50 deposit by March 25. 5

6 6 Lord, Teach Us To Pray. (Luke 11:1) Please Pray for - Members: Jean Ackor, Caryl Adkisson, Bonni Astorino, Judy Bernal (Virginia Beach), Cameron Buckley, Jeanne Jackson Corns, James Lawson, Liz Lincoln, Linda McGraw, Lynn Muys, Linda Patterson, Sam Proctor, and Anne Sedlak. Former Member: Carol Byrd. Our Missionaries in Honduras and Jerusalem: Pastor Selvin and Doug Dicks. The Mothers of: Veronica Crump, Mary Hawkins (Jean), Meg Rogers (Beth), Hiede Sowdon, Phillip Spiess (Dorothy), Dave Treasure (Hilda), and Dwight Yarbrough (Verla). The Step-Mother of: Donna Lucas (Jackie). The Fathers of: Raven Fox, Nancy Machado (Jim), and Penny Newsome (Richard). The Husband of: Donna Lucas. The Great-grandmother of: Dennis and Diego Bustillo. The Daughters of: Rich and Kathy Calahan (Lynn), Janet and Dave Little (Jen), and Bob and Valerie Patrick (Molly). The Grandson of: Craig and Judy Crooks (Jackson). 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: Clara Gipson (Anna), Fran McLaren (Bea), Penny Newsome (Susan). The Sister-in-Law of: Claire Manger (Bev). The Uncle of: Scott Rogers (Phill). The Nephews of: Claire Manger (Edward and Scott). The Nieces of: Stan and Susan Wisseman (Averi), and Liz and Dave Lincoln (Meghan). The Cousins of: John Grimes (Lori), Donna Lucas (Angela), Beth Ann McClelland (Deborah), Yvette Moy, Katie Machado (Jan), and Valerie Patrick (Virginia). The Friends of: Cindi Bryant (Anna and Fredda), Craig and Judy Crooks (Liz), Kathy Drinkard (Fredda), Reecie Ford (Kate), Raven Fox (Deanna), Kim Gretsuk (Nancy), John and Wendi Grimes (The Bochtler Family and Douglas), Linda Hitchens (CJ, Leon and Debbie, and Keitha), Katie Machado (Jonathan), Penny Newsome (Lisa and Shawn), Bob McClelland (Mark), Sam Proctor (Nicole and Family), Scott and Meg Rogers (Jackie and Dave), Beth Jenkins Smith (Kim), Hiede Sowdon (Dylan), Tim and Susan Stryker (Bryce), Cheri and Lauren Weaver (Kate), and Becky and Dwight Yarbrough (Randy).

7 This Week s Calendar For complete details, including locations and descriptions of events, please visit or call the Church Office, Joyful Ringers Tutoring 8:00 p.m. Outside Group Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun :00 a.m. Outside Group APNC Stephen Ministry 7:30 p.m. Conversations 9:00 a.m. Grand Involve 9:30 a.m. Circle 6 9:45 a.m. Preschool Chapel Session 7:30 p.m. B-Team 7:30 p.m. Bible Study 5:00 p.m. PEP 7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir WE ARE VERY GLAD YOU CHOSE TO WORSHIP WITH US TODAY! PLEASE SIGN OUR FRIENDSHIP REGISTER SO THAT WE CAN GREET YOU BY NAME AND CALL ON YOU IF YOU WISH. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO SHARE PRAYER REQUESTS. 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 AND CHILDREN S LEADERS & TEACHERS. We provide childcare for infants through 3-year-olds in the Nursery (Rooms 3 & 5), and Sunday School for 4-year olds and up. All children are welcomed in Sunday School and Worship, even if they fidget! Worship Bags are available in the Narthex with crayons, books, and activity sheets for young children. After the Children s Message, children have their own worship downstairs. When worship ends, 3s and 4s will be in Room 3, and older children in Room 14. Please pick children up before meeting in Wester Hall for a time of fellowship. GRACE INSIGHTS - LEARNING ABOUT PRESBYTERIANS AND GRACE CHURCH. Classes for those who want to learn more about our denomination, our church, and our mission form throughout the year. If you would like to attend an introductory class or have an interest in membership at Grace, please speak to one of our pastors or contact Elder Joe Miller, jsmeda@hotmail.com. The next class is March 18, 9:15 am - 2:00 pm. PLEASE ASK ANYONE FOR HELP OR DIRECTIONS! 10:00 a.m. Outside Group Pastor Susan is away the weekend of March :15 a.m. Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Children s Sacrament Class 10:30 a.m. Worship 11:30 a.m. Honduras Home Team 11:45 a.m. Children s Choir 6:00 p.m. 567

8 8 PA STORS BEN TRAWICK Pastor Office Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 9:30 am - 2:00 pm ext. 2 ben@gracepresby.org SUSAN WISSEMAN Associate Pastor Office Hours: Tues.-Fri., 9:30 am - 3:00 pm ext. 3 susan@gracepresby.org O F FI CE STA FF YVETTE MOY Aging With Grace Director Office Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 9:00 am - 3:00 pm ext. 4 aging@gracepresby.org VIRGINIA BOUCHARD Office Manager Office Hours: Mon.-Thurs.: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Fridays: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm ext. 1 manager@gracepresby.org S E S S I ON Coleen Austin Care Ministries Cindi Bryant Human Resources Ed Bryant Nominating/Stewardship David Retherford Missions Maria Clayton Preschool Kim Hatfield Youth Ministry John Machado Communications Nancy Machado Children s Discipleship Joe Miller Evangelism M U SIC STA F F SCOTT SEIFRIED Music Director sseifried@yahoo.com RAY FREEMAN Organist/Pianist/ Accompanist JIM DUNSTAN Joyful Ringers Director VERONICA CRUMP Treasurer vlcrump@gmail.com BOARD OF DIRECTORS Scott Anckner Craig Crooks Kent Ford, Chairman Rob Gold Scott Rogers Peter Smith gpcbod@gmail.com G RACE P RESB YTE RIAN CHURC H 7434 BATH STREET SPRINGFIELD VIRGINIA OFFICE HOURS: MON-THU 9:00-4:30; FRI 9:00-3:30 NEXT INSIGHTS CLASS FOR ENQUIRERS: SUNDAY, MARCH 18, 9:15 AM - 2:00 PM Pat Ferrell Michael Phillips John Sowdon Nelson Thurman Worship Finance Fellowship Adult Discipleship Greta Miller, Clerk Ben Trawick, Moderator Session and Board contact information is posted in the church office and on the church website. G RACE WEEKDAY P RE SC HO OL The Preschool is a Christian-based ministry and developmental program for children aged 2 to 4. Classrooms are designed as learning centers, offering students a unique hands-on learning adventure. Call the Preschool for information or a tour. Registration is open for next Fall. JUDY PHILLIPS Preschool Director HOLLY COOK Administrative Assistant preschool@gracepresby.org