HONDURAS MISSION COMMISSIONING July 23, :30 a.m. Preparation for Worship

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1 Please stand if you are able. HONDURAS MISSION COMMISSIONING July 23, :30 a.m. Ou r Mission: Gro wing in Sp irit Living as D isciple s Se rving God s World Preparation for Worship Almighty God, we pray for your blessing on the church in this place. Here may the faithful find salvation, and the careless be awakened. Here may the doubting find faith, and the anxious be encouraged. Here may the tempted find help, and the sorrowful find comfort. Here may the weary find rest, and the strong be renewed. Here may the aged find consolation and the young be inspired; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. We Gather in God s Name Prelude Prelude in B Minor Bach Ray Freeman, Organist Welcome and Announcements Passing of the Peace Leader: The peace of the Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Song of Praise Holy Is the Lord Praise Band

2 Call to Worship Leader: We look at this world, focusing on the pain and confusion, the fears and hatred, which seem to abound. People: For what can we hope? Leader: We wait breathlessly for the goodness of creation to be made manifest in all the world, for this is the promise of God. People: God is always with us, guiding, rescuing, healing, restoring us. Leader: Get ready, dear friends! The promises of God are true. People: Lord, quiet our spirits and open our hearts. Bring us hope and peace. Hymn #13 The Mighty God with Power Speaks Prayer of Confession It is said that confession is good for the soul, but there are times, O Lord, when we just don t want to confess; we don t want to own up to the many ways in which we have failed to be your faithful disciples. We have turned our backs on those in need. We have sought after power and riches, believing that these things bring true happiness. But you know us far too well. You know what is within our hearts and our spirits. You seek the very best for us that we might grow to be fruitful plants in your garden. Be with us. Forgive us when we have failed to love and treat others with respect and compassion. Turn our hearts back toward you, who always reaches out to us offering healing and love. These things we ask in Jesus name. Amen. Assurance of Forgiveness Leader: People: Great news has come to us, dear friends. God, who is faithful and just, who cherishes us as we are, seeks restoration and healing for those broken places in our lives, forgives, and loves us unconditionally. This is good news! Thanks be to God! We Proclaim God s Word Anthem Fly Away Medley Arr. Hayes Summer Choir Children s Message Greta Miller Children ages 3 & 4 are invited to Play n Worship in Room 13. After their activity, they will go to the Nursery. Please pick children up directly after worship. Bridges to Worship will not meet again until September. 2

3 3 Gospel Lesson Matthew 13:24-30, Pastor: People: The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Sermon Growing Together Rev. Susan Wisseman Sharing Our Tithes and Offerings We Respond to God s Word Offertory Everlasting God Praise Band Doxology #609 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 Greta Miller Honduras Mission Team Commissioning Prayers of the People and 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. Parting Hymn #771 Blessing We Depart To Serve God What Is the World Like Postlude Processional Mathias Ray Freeman, Organist

4 4 The flowers today were given by Gregg Suess In Memory of Peggy Your Greeters today were Fran and Chet McLaren. ANNOUNCEMENTS and OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE Vacation - Pastor Ben will be away this coming week on a well-deserved vacation. Please bring your concerns and joys to Pastor Susan and the office staff. Crop Table - Bring your garden produce, baked goods, bread, small crafts, and preserves to sell at the Crop Table. Your donation will help feed those in need through local and denominational efforts. Summer School Supply Collection - The box is in the Tower Entrance for your donations of new supplies to start the school year. This year, your donations will go to Free School Physicals and Koinonia August Angels. Lists of needed items from both organizations are at the Information Station and on the collection box. Please note if you would like your donation to either of these organizations specifically. Free Physicals deadline July 30; Koinonia August 13. Host Families Needed - Camp Hanover counselors are hosted by local families when they come to lead summer camp for our children. We are still in need of hosts for counselors this week, July Please contact Pastor Susan. Catholic Charities Needs Teachers - They are looking for volunteers to teach English and Citizenship classes at St. Bernadette s, 7600 Old Keene Mill Road, Classes are on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:00-9:00 p.m. You need only commit to one night a week between August 22 and November 2. Volunteers receive training and curriculum. Contact Courtney Lord, Hymnbook Update - We are over halfway to our goal of paying back the Wester Fund for 250 hymnbooks. Calligraphers will be preparing the bookplates showing your dedications. We are gratefully accepting donations and dedications for the remaining 91 hymnals. Thank you for supporting this music project.

5 EVENTS AT GRACE Sunday Morning Conversations - Youth and Adults. Come to the Family Room at 9:15 a.m. for coffee, snacks, and conversation. Child-care is available. New topics will be explored each week through the month of July. Voices from the Holy Land Film #3 - Sunday, July 23, 11:45. Meet in the Family Room after worship to view Two Blue Lines, followed by a discussion led by Bob Bouchard. A light lunch will be served, and childcare will be available. Camp Hanover Day Camp - July Children and Junior Campers signed up for Camp Hanover will be meeting in the church this week for great summer fun. BUNCO - Tuesday, July 25, 1:00 a.m. All are welcomed to join BUNCO in the Family Room. A cheerful heart is good medicine. Proverbs 17:22. A Grace Disguised - Wednesdays, August 2, 9, & 16, 10:00 a.m. - (Please note corrected time.) Sometimes we need to journey through the depths of sorrow, whether due to illness, divorce, or the loss of someone we love. The circumstances are not important; what we do with those circumstances is. In coming to the end of ourselves, we can come to the beginning of a new life one marked by spiritual depth, joy, compassion, and a deeper appreciation of simple blessings. Join us in the Library for three classes that help give new meaning to grief. Contact Yvette for more information, aging@gracepresby.org. FINANCE UPDATE As of the end of June, our Offerings from members have fallen to $21,300 below budgeted projections. Last year at this time, Offerings were only $800 under budget. Fortunately, due to delays in some planned spending, we ended the month with a small ($9,600) excess. However, without improvement in our Offering income, we may have to curtail some planned spending for the remainder of the year. Member statements will be issued in early August showing contributions as of July 30th. If you are behind in your planned giving or had intended to wait until later in the year to make your pledge payments, please consider our current situation. Thanks. WORSHIP ON VACATION As you leave town on your summer holiday, pray for a safe journey and good moments spent with God. Send us a picture of a church you visited, and we ll add it to the E-News Travel Section! 5

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, Donna and Kevin Baetsen, Judy Bernal (Virginia Beach), Cameron Buckley, Char Custer, Stan Dreyer, Harry Gault, Clara Gipson, James Lawson, Liz Lincoln, Bev Olver, Susan Stryker, and George Towery. Please keep our summer campers in prayer. Our Missionary: Pastor Selvin (Honduras) and our Honduran Scholarship Students The Mothers of: Veronica Crump, Mary Hawkins (Jean), Meg Rogers (Beth), Hiede Sowdon, Phillip Spiess (Dorothy), Amy Trawick (Gayle), Dave Treasure (Hilda), and Jane Wallentiny (Helen) The Fathers of: Raven Fox and Penny Newsome (Richard). The Husband of: Donna Lucas The Great-grandmother of: Dennis and Diego Bustillo The Son of: Anne Renninger (Daniel) The Daughters of: The Bouchards (Anna), Rich and Kathy Calahan (Lynn), Bob and Valerie Patrick (Molly Chacko), and Linda Patterson (Rebekah Gordon) The Brothers of: Ed Bryant (Paul), Steve Gretsuk (John), Reecie Ford (Trent), Nelson Thurman (Dennis), and Hilde Uffelman (Brian Marsh) The Sister of: Penny Newsome (Susan) The Aunts of: Roy Giese (Wilma Ditter), Penny Newsome (Lucile Roller) The Uncle of: Scott Rogers (Phill) The Nephews of: Maria Clayton (Jack) and Claire Manger (Edward & Scott) The Cousins of: John Grimes (Lori), Donna Lucas (Angela), Nancy Machado (Jan), and Valerie Patrick (Virginia) The Friends of: Nicole Balkind (Wren and parents Gwynne & Steve), Cindi Bryant (Anna), 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), Scott and Meg Rogers (Jackie and Dave), Hiede Sowdon (Dylan), Chris Thurman, and Gene Williams (Shirley Bennington). 6

7 GRACE CALENDAR - Through JULY 30 Sunday, July 23 Ben is away until 7/29. 8:30 AM Praise Band Rehearsal Sanctuary 9:15 AM Conversations Family Room 9:45 AM Summer Choir Rehearsal Choir Loft 10:30 AM Worship Sanctuary 11:30 AM Honduras Home Team Meeting Room 10 11:45 AM Summer Movies #3 Family Room Monday, July 24 Virginia is out of the office. 9:00 AM Congregational Care Library Tuesday, July 25 1:00 PM Bunco Family Room Wednesday, July 26 Thursday, July 27 5:30 PM Parenting Education Program WH, FR, Nursery Friday, July 28 Saturday, July 29 9:30 AM Help the Homeless Meet-Up Wester Hall 1:00 PM Honduras Packing Day Wester Hall Sunday, July 30 8:30 AM Praise Band Rehearsal Sanctuary 9:15 AM Conversations Family Room 9:45 AM Summer Choir Rehearsal Choir Loft 10:30 AM Worship Sanctuary 5:30 PM Private Event Wester Hall 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, An Inquirer s Class If you would like to learn more about Presbyterians, Grace Church, and membership, speak to one of our pastors. Grace Weekday Preschool The Preschool is a Christian-based ministry and developmental program, now with Fall openings for 2s & 3s. For information or a tour, call Dir. Judy Phillips at STA F F BEN TRAWICK Pastor Office Days and Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 9:30 am - 2:00 pm press #2, ext ben@gracepresby.org SUSAN WISSEMAN Associate Pastor Stated Supply Office Days and Hours: Tues.-Fri., 9:30 am - 3:00 pm press #3, ext susan@gracepresby.org YVETTE MOY Aging With Grace Director Office Days and Hours: Monday - 9:00 am-12:00 pm Tuesday-Thurs., 10:00-3:00 pm Friday, 9:00 am - 11:00 am press #4 aging@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 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, ext 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 GPC website: 8