Se rving God s World. We Gather in God s Name. Ray Freeman, Pianist. Please stand if you are able.

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1 Worship July 15, :30 a.m. Ou r Mission: Gro wing in Sp irit Living as D isciple s Se rving God s World Preparation for Worship God of Generosity and Grace, Today we give thanks for our many blessings as we pray for those in need. We give thanks for our family and friends as we pray for those who are lonely. We give thanks for our freedoms as we pray for those who are oppressed. We give thanks for our good health as we pray for those who are ill. As we recognize this day for the gift that it is, may your love enfold us, your peace dwell within us, and your joy show through us in all of our encounters. Amen. We Gather in God s Name Prelude Ray Freeman, Pianist Welcome and Announcements Please stand if you are able. (Please pass the friendship register)

2 Passing of the Peace Leader: People: The peace of the Lord be with you. And also with you. Song of Praise He Reigns Praise Band Call to Worship (Isaiah 55:1-2) One Voice: Ho, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and you that have no money, come, buy, and eat! Many Voices: Come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. One Voice: Many Voices: One Voice: Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, and your labor for that which does not satisfy? Listen carefully to me, and eat what is good, and delight yourselves in rich food. Let us join in worshiping God! Hymn #12 Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise Prayer of Confession Most holy and merciful God, we confess to you and to one another that we have sinned against you by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart and mind and strength. We have not fully loved our neighbors as ourselves. We have not always had in us the mind of Christ. You alone know how often we have grieved you by wasting your gifts, by wandering from your ways. Forgive us, loving God, and free us from our sin. Renew in us the grace and strength of your Holy Spirit, for the sake of Jesus Christ your Son. Amen. Assurance of Forgiveness One Voice: 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. Many Voices: Thanks be to God. We Proclaim God s Word Anthem What a Friend We Have in Jesus Summer Choir Children s Message Play n Worship will follow the Children s Message. See page 7. 2 Janet Little

3 Scripture Hebrews 11:23-12:2 Hymn #730 I Sing a Song of the Saints of God Sermon The Saints Around Us Rev. Dr. Ben Trawick We Respond to God s Word Sharing Our Tithes and Offerings Offertory Cornerstone Praise Band Response #609 Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow Prayer of Dedication Rachel Amatuzzi Commissioning of the Tri-Cities Work Camp Team Prayers of the People and The Lord s Prayer We Depart To Serve God Parting Hymn #546 Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing Benediction Postlude Ray Freeman, Pianist The flowers in the sanctuary are dedicated To the Glory of God Your greeters today were Fran and Chet McLaren. 3

4 4 Dear Grace Family, MESSAGES On behalf of the Hart Family, we sincerely thank you for all your love, concern and support. The beautiful plant basket is a continuing, growing remembrance of our Grace Family. We spent many wonderful years, raised our family, and have now watched our grandsons being confirmed at Grace. Those years provided us with great memories and lasting friendships. The Grace congregation shows such love for all and we feel blessed and grateful to have all of you standing by us in our time of need. Warmly, Nancy Hart GRATEFUL GIVING AND LIVING! Gardeners Unite! The courtyard is overrun with mother nature s alternative plantings and needs someone or several people to put things back in shape. Removing weeds growing in the rocks and grass in the flower beds would not take long for someone willing to check periodically. Please contact the office. In fact, anyone is welcomed to take on a section of the gardens around the church that needs care. Third Sunday Hunger Offering. Thank you for your contributions of food, toiletries, and grocery bags for ECHO. Please use the green Hunger envelopes for monetary contributions, which will be divided to meet hunger needs internationally and locally. Local donations go to the Lamb Center and ECHO. We have raised $1,050 for our 2nd Farm Bundle, only $250 more to go! Work Campers Leave on July 22. Please be in prayer for them and write to them. Encouraging notes while they prepare can be sent to their homes and while they are at work camp. To send a note to work camp, use this address: Participant s Name, WORKCAMP 2018, P. O. Box 1761, Petersburg, VA Campers: Denali Dieumegard, Shannon Dieumegard, Shane Hatfield, Katie Machado, Nicholas Machado, Steven Rogers, Lauren Shoemaker, Jackie Slomski, Bobby Staring, Will Staring, and Pyotr Voitsekhovski. Leaders: Sean Dieumegard, Murrie Grimes, Janet Little, Dani Walker, Josh Walker, and Pastor Susan. From Nablus: Deacon Wadie, Raneem Hanna, Jad Kawa, Majed Kawa, Nadin Kawa, Ramzi Kerry, Firas Khalil, and Fadi Quafity.

5 CROP Table. Herbs, vegetables, desserts, and Clara s special hangers are yours at the CROP Table. Thank you for your donations of produce and baked goods keep them coming! Money raised goes to CROP, part of Church World Service. Summer Sunday School Offering. The Charitable Giving Class will meet at 9:15 a.m. in the Family Room through July 22nd. Ways of making the most of your giving and the least of your taxes are presented by Grace s own financial experts. Worship Bags. Check the children s bulletin for a secret code and the URL of the Children s Worship Bulletin website. At home during the week with your help, your children will be able to access more games and puzzles based on the Old Testament, the Gospels, and the Epistles. Back to School. We are now collecting school supplies and children s underwear for the upcoming school year. ECHO and Koinonia will receive supplies for their backpack programs. The collection box is in the Towery Entrance with lists of suggested items. We will collect for ECHO through 7/29, and for Koinonia through 8/8. EVENTS Trailblazers - Tuesday, July 17, 5:30 p.m. AWG is dining out at House of Dynasty Chinese Restaurant (ask us about the soft shell crabs), 7550 Telegraph Road, Alexandria. Come and bring a friend for a relaxed evening of fellowship. Summer Lunch Bunch - Wednesday, July 18, 11:15 a.m. The Lunch Bunch Program brings school lunches to the children who don t have a way to pick them up. Meet Pastor Susan at church and go to the apartments to serve lunch and talk to the children. Ask Cindi Bryant how it went last year. Also coming up 8/1 & 17. Work Camp - July 22 - July 28. Have a great week of blessings! Help the Homeless - Saturday, July 28, 9:30 a.m. Your help is needed. Baseball - Sunday, August 5, 1:35 p.m. Nats vs. Reds. The game starts at 1:35, so you can meet us there or carpool/ride the bus from Grace after church. Go green! Wear your Grace tee--a great way to spot us across the stadium. National Night Out Ice Cream Social - Tuesday, August 7. Plan to be here for some awesome ice cream and a chance to meet our neighbors. A visit from the Fire Department and the Police is planned, so bring the kids. 5

6 6 Please Pray For... Members: Jean Ackor, Cameron Buckley, Jeanne Jackson Corns, Barbara Lawson, Bob McClelland, Kristie Mulhollem. Former Members: Carol Byrd and Darwin Gregory Grace Preschooler: Scarlet Wesche Grace Youths on Retreats and Missions. Our Missionaries: The Honduras Home Team, Pastor Selvin (Honduras), and Doug Dicks (Jerusalem). The Mothers of: Veronica Crump, Meg Rogers (Beth), Hiede Sowdon, Dave Treasure (Hilda), and Dwight Yarbrough (Verla). The Step-Mother of: Donna Lucas (Jackie). The Father of: Nancy Machado (Jim). The Husband of: Donna Lucas. The Daughters of: The Bouchards (Anna), Rich and Kathy Calahan (Lynn), and Bob and Valerie Patrick (Molly). The Brothers of: Steve Gretsuk (John), Stewart Holmes (John), Linda Patterson (Arthur), and Peter Smith (George). The Sisters of: Coleen Austin (Coetta), Clara Gipson (Anna), Penny Newsome (Susan). The Sister-in-Law of: Claire Manger (Bev). The Brother-in-Law of: Cheri Weaver. The Nephew of: Claire Manger (Edward). The Cousins of: Donna Lucas (Angela) and Valerie Patrick (Virginia). The Friends of: Craig and Judy Crooks (Liz), Ben and Amy Trawick (John and Ellie), Cheri and Lauren Weaver (Kate), and Becky and Dwight Yarbrough (Randy). Kristie s Meal Train: or call Rachel Amatuzzi or Nicole Balkind. Housecleaning, please PayPal Melissa Shaw at melissagilliamshaw@gmail.com. Scarlet s Meal Train:

7 This Week s Calendar For complete details, including locations and descriptions of events, please visit or call the Church Office, :00 p.m. Outside Group Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun :00 a.m. Outside Group 5:00 p.m. Trailblazers 7:00 p.m. APNC 7:30 p.m. Stephen Ministry 7:30 p.m. Finance 11:15 a.m. Summer Lunch Bunch 7:30 p.m. Piano Guild 5:00 p.m. PEP (Donate time, main courses, and desserts. Sign up in Narthex.) 9:30 a.m. Women s Fellowship 11:00 a.m. Grace-ful Knitters 9:15 a.m. Giving Class 9:50 a.m. Summer Choir 10:30 a.m. Worship 11:30 a.m. 567 to MLK 1:00 p.m. Honduras Packing Day 4:00 p.m. Middle East Trip Meeting 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 a new member class or have interest in learning more about Grace, please speak to one of our pastors or contact Elder Joe Miller, jsmeda@hotmail.com. PLEASE ASK ANYONE FOR HELP OR DIRECTIONS! 7

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 Chuck Barber Youth Ministry Ed Bryant Nominating/Stewardship Maria Clayton Preschool Sharon Dreyer Care Ministries Pat Ferrell Worship John Machado Communications Laura Peterson Fellowship Michael Phillips Finance David Retherford Missions 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 Nick Amatuzzi Craig Crooks Rob Gold Erik Hawkins 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 WE ARE CLOSED ON FEDERAL HOLIDAYS. FOR ONLINE MEMBER DIRECTORY: SEARCH FOR INSTANT CHURCH DIRECTORY APP ENTER YOUR AND PASSWORD: 7434Bath 8 Scott Schloegel Human Resources Mary Shoemaker Children s Discipleship Nelson Thurman Valerie Wenderoth Adult Discipleship Bob Patrick, Clerk Ben Trawick, Moderator Evangelism Session and Board contact information will be posted in the church office and on the church website soon. 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