Preparation for Worship

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1 Please stand if you are able. WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY October 1, 2017 Ou r Mission: Gro wing in Sp irit Living as D isciple s Se rving God s World Preparation for Worship Golden breaks the dawn; comes the eastern sun like a rider strong, set the course to run. Birds above me fly; flowers bloom below, through the earth and sky, God s great mercies flow. Holy, living God, keep me safe today; though I weary plod, make me kind, I pray. Let me guide our youth, honor weak and old; let me serve with truth, and God s love unfold. Give me daily bread, while I do my part, bright skies overhead, gladness in my heart. Simple wants provide; evil let me shun, Jesus at my side, till the day is done. Tzu Chen Chao, 1931 We Gather in God s Name Prelude Choral No. 3 For Organ in A Minor Franck Ray Freeman, Organist

2 Welcome and Announcements Passing of the Peace Leader: The peace of the Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Praise Song You Never Let Go Praise Band Call to Worship One: With what shall we come before the Holy One, and bow ourselves before God on High? God has shown us what is good. All: What does the Holy One require of us, but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with our God? Hymn #686 God of Our Life Prayer of Confession Almighty God, mother of mercy, father of grace: You have called us to one table, but we have pursued our own course. You have promised us the abundance of all creation, but in our greed, and in our envy, the world goes without. You have promised us the bread of life itself, but in our pride, and in our arrogance, the world goes hungry. You have promised us the waters of peace and justice, but in our violence, and in our discord, the world goes thirsty. And now we are famished, too, Lord. Have mercy on us. Forgive us, again. Transform us, at this table, and for this table, and send us from this table as servants of your righteousness, by the power of your Son, our Lord. Amen. Assurance of Forgiveness One: Even when our cups run dry, God s grace overflows. All: Even when our plates are empty, God s generosity overflows. One: And even when our hearts feel barren, God s love overflows. Friends, you have been called and claimed by the God of all things, and by the abundance of God s grace, and, by the power of God s love, your sins have been forgiven. Amen. We Proclaim God s Word Anthem I Will Sing with the Spirit Chancel Choir Children s Message Hymn #314 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. Christ, Be Our Light 2

3 Scripture Lesson Matthew 5:38-48 Pastor: People: The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Sermon Star Trek, Jiu-Jitsu, and Jesus Rev. Dr. Ben Trawick Sharing Our Tithes and Offerings We Respond to God s Word Offertory Where You Are Praise Band Response #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 A Litany of Preparation (from A Wee Worship Book...By Permission) Kent Ford Lord God, because Jesus has taught us to trust you in all things, we hold to his word and share his plea: Your kingdom come, your will be done. Where nations budget for war while Christ says, Put [away] your sword : Your kingdom come, your will be done. Where countries waste food and covet fashion while Christ says I was hungry...i was thirsty : Your kingdom come, your will be done. Where powerful governments claim their policies are heaven blessed while Scripture states that God helps the powerless: Your kingdom come, your will be done. Where Christians seek the kingdom in the shape of their own church as if Christ came to build and not to break barriers: Your kingdom come, your will be done. Where our prayers falter, our faith weakens, our light grows dim: Your kingdom come, your will be done. Where Jesus Christ calls us: Your kingdom come, your will be done. Lord God, you have declared that your kingdom is among us. Open our ears to hear it, our hands to serve it, our hearts to hold it. This we pray in Jesus name. Amen. Invitation to the Table 3

4 4 Prayer The Sacrament of the Lord s Supper We Depart To Serve God Parting Hymn #756 O God of Every Nation Benediction Postlude Trumpet Tune and Flourishes Maxwell Ray Freeman, Organist The Flowers today were given by Peter and Beth Jenkins Smith To the Glory of God Your Greeter today was Rhea Boswell. Entered the Church Triumphant John Walter Beacham ( ) ANNOUNCEMENTS and OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE Continue the Mission, Puerto Rico - Saturday, October 7, 2:00-6:00 p.m. We have an opportunity to help brothers and sisters in Puerto Rico where so much devastation exists. A collection for usable items will take place on Saturday, October 6, in Wester Hall and the North Parking Lot. Items needed are: WATER Batteries Lanterns Baby Formula Baby Food Baby Diapers Wipes Adult Diapers Pads/Tampons Deodorant Toothbrushes Toothpaste Soap Hand Sanitizer Non-perishable Food Laundry Detergent Cleaning Supplies Clothing in good condition Please bring items to Wester Hall on or before October 7, and they will be forwarded to Life House DC and Puerto Rico United for shipment to Puerto Rico. Thanks to Lee Bartlett and daughter-in-law Veronica Mercado for organizing this effort.

5 Peace and Global Witness Offering - On this World Communion Sunday, we give to further the peace and reconciliation ministries of the PC(USA). 25% of our offering here will support making a video documenting the struggles and peacemaking efforts of Tent of Nations, located near Bethlehem in the West Bank. Pick up the Tent of Nations flyer at The Station to learn more. Season of Peace coloring sheets are available for you to take with you at the entrance to the sanctuary. MMEPJ - What You Can Do To Support the Search for Peace. Last Sunday, we presented information to members about the current situation in Palestine, what position our denomination has taken on Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions, and what steps people can take to make a difference in the suffering. Today, members of MMEPJ will be in Wester Hall following worship with materials explaining the steps people can take, including a reading list and products to boycott. Please stop by our display and check out these materials. Advent Editor - Your skills are needed! To make the Advent Devotional a gift to Grace, we first need an editor. If you are creative and have editorial skills, and would like to bring this project to life, please let us know in the office. This can be a work-at-home project done on your own time. Finance Update - Offerings continued to trail budget projections in August by $39,300 compared to last year s $17,000. Due to delayed spending, we are keeping things in balance. However, without improved Offering Income, we may have to curtail some planned spending. If you are behind in your planned giving or had intended to wait until later, please consider our current financial situation. Thanks. EVENTS Grace Insights One-Day Class - Sunday, October 8, 9:15-2:00 p.m. - If you or someone you know is considering membership in Grace or wants to learn more about Grace s Missions, Ministries, and the denomination, come to this class in the Library. Contact Joe Miller, jsmeda@hotmail.com, , or Occupation of the American Mind - Sunday, October 8, 2:00 p.m. This film will be shown at Vienna Baptist Church following a pizza lunch at 1:00 p.m. It explores the forces that have shaped Americans attitudes toward peace in Israel/Palestine. Israel s military occupation and its repeated invasions of the Gaza Strip have triggered backlash everywhere except in the US. This film looks at this critical exception. Circle 6 - Wednesday, October 4, 9:30 a.m. All are welcomed to attend. Friends, Bible study, prayer and good works are planned for the year. AWG Steering Committee - Thursday, October 5, 10:00 a.m. Have a hand in planning events, such as a field trip to the new Bible Museum. AWG welcomes new members to the committee. They meet in the Library. 5

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, Judy Bernal (Virginia Beach), Cameron Buckley, Char Custer, Stan Dreyer, James Lawson, Liz Lincoln, Bev Olver, 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 Aunts of: Roy Giese (Wilma Ditter) and Penny Newsome (Lucile Roller). 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), Nancy Machado (Jan), Valerie Patrick (Virginia), and Hiedi Sowdon (Kevin). 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 Gene Williams (Shirley Bennington). Scott Rogers reminds us that we should remember all our friends and family in Florida, the Gulf Coast, and beyond affected by recent hurricanes and earth quakes. Please pray especially for his friends Heidi and Ed at the Coast Guard Air Station in Puerto Rico.

7 GRACE CALENDAR - Through OCTOBER 8 Sunday, October 1 8:30 AM Praise Band Rehearsal Sanctuary 9:15 AM Sunday School Hour Various 10:00 AM Chancel Choir Rehearsal Sanctuary 10:30 AM Worship Sanctuary 12:00 PM Children s Choir Choir Room Monday, October 2 Tuesday, October 3 7:30 PM Stephen Ministry Room 10 Wednesday, October 4 9:30 AM Circle 6 Family Room 7:00 PM Called Session Meeting Family Room 7:30 PM Wednesday Through the Bible Study Room 10 Thursday, October 5 10:00 AM AWG Steering Committee Library 5:30 PM Parenting Education Program WH, FR, Nursery 7:30 PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal Choir Room Friday, October 6 Saturday, October 7 9:00 AM NVDECS Family Room 2:00 PM Collection for Puerto Rico Wester Hall Sunday, October 8 8:30 AM Praise Band Rehearsal Sanctuary 9:15 AM Christian Education Various 9:15 AM Grace Insights Library 10:00 AM Chancel Choir Rehearsal Sanctuary 10:30 AM Worship Sanctuary 12:00 PM Children s Choir Choir Room 5:00 PM Animal Blessing Front Lawn 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 New Class - October 8 If you would like to 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