Preparation for Worship A Prayer by Thomas Merton

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1 Worship September 16, :30 a.m. Ou r Mission: Gro wing in Sp irit Living as D isciple s Se rving God s World My Lord God, I have no idea where I am going. I do not see the road ahead of me. Preparation for Worship A Prayer by Thomas Merton I cannot know for certain where it will end. Nor do I really know myself, and the fact that I think that I am following your will does not mean that I am actually doing so. But I believe that the desire to please you does in fact please you. And I hope I have that desire in all that I am doing. I hope that I will never do anything apart from that desire. And I know that if I do this, you will lead me by the right road though I may know nothing about it. Therefore will I trust you always though I may seem to be lost and in the shadow of death. I will not fear, for you are ever with me, and you will never leave me to face my perils alone. Amen. (Please sign the Friendship Register)

2 We Gather in God s Name Prelude Ray Freeman Welcome and Announcements Passing of the Peace Leader: People: The peace of the Lord be with you. And also with you. Song of Praise Old Church Choir Praise Band Call to Worship One: God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Many: Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change, though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea; though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble with its tumult. One: There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy habitation of the Most High. Many: God is in the midst of the city; it shall not be moved; God will help it when the morning dawns. The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Hymn #307 God of Grace and God of Glory Prayer of Confession We see, O God, but we do not see; often in the tossing and the turmoil of daily life we miss your hand. We see busy-ness and buildings and billboards and we fail to give thanks for creation s beauty. We see meetings and schedules and commitments but fail sometimes to see the people with whom we meet, their hearts, hurts, and needs. We see offenses and miss seeing chances for reconciliation. We see our side of things, but cannot see our neighbor s side. And in those who irritate, tire, or trouble us, we see everything except your image. In short, O God, we see the world through our eyes, not through yours, and we respond accordingly. Forgive us for our sin and shortsightedness. Heal our blindness and redeem our broken-ness, so that we may see and serve you in all things. In Christ s name we pray, 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! Please stand if you are able. 2

3 We Proclaim God s Word Anthem All My Trials - Arr. Leavitt Chancel Choir Kindergarten Bibles Children s Message Bridges and Play n Worship will follow the Children s Message. See page 4. Scripture Mark 8:22-26 Hymn #475 Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing Scripture Mark 8:27-38 Sermon Not That Kind of Messiah Rev. Dr. Ben Trawick Sharing Our Tithes and Offerings We Respond to God s Word Offertory You Are My King Praise Band Response #609 Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow Prayer of Dedication Judy Crooks Prayers of the People and the Lord s Prayer We Depart To Serve God Parting Hymn #543 God, Be the Love To Search and Keep Me Benediction Postlude Ray Freeman The flowers in the sanctuary were dedicated by Maria and Warren Clayton In Honor of Kathleen Baskin s 100th Birthday Your greeter today was Kathleen Nevin 3

4 GRATEFUL GIVING AND LIVING The Value of Sunday School. It is new each week for you and your children. Someone cares about you and wants to teach and share faith and Christian life. Someone cares for your children, and has made a vow at their baptism to teach them about Jesus, faith, and eternal life. Everyone is accepted there. You can talk about faith, what you question, and what you have experienced and learned. You learn lessons in Jesus name that will help you make sense of all the rest. Everyone learns on their own level, especially children. Train yourself in godliness, for, while physical training is of some value, godliness is valuable in every way. I Tim 4:7-8 Civil Discourse - Family Room Navigating Adulthood for 18 to 35s - Library and Online Youth Classes* - Upper Level: Confirmation - Tower Rm; Sr Hi - Youth Rm Children s Classes* - Lower Level: Grades K-3 Rm 2; 4-5 Rm 14; 6-8 Rm 10 *Parents, if you have not yet completed the Sunday School form for your children and youths, please do so. It s outside the Library and can be dropped in the office today. Children s Church Begins a New Year. Following the Children s Message in worship, Preschoolers are invited to Play n Worship. They have a short lesson and an activity, then go to the nursery where you pick them up. K-2nd Graders are invited to Bridges to Worship in Room 14, where they remain until you pick them up after worship. K-2nd Graders stay in worship on Communion Sundays. For the Children. Season of Peace coloring sheets are available in the worship bags and outside the Library. Please take them and share. Amigos and you! The Amigos started cooking here over 20 years ago. They began serving breakfast for the Men s Chorus and now serve the entire church at notable events like the Christmas brunch. The Amigos need more friends, mes amis! No experience necessary. If you can put a meal on the table and like the joy of working hard with friends, you can be an Amigo. Contact Craig Crooks or Warren Clayton. Celebrating Grace Weekday Preschool. The Grace Preschool has been part of our mission since 1956, and next Sunday, September 23rd, we will celebrate! After Sunday School, we ll recognize our teachers and hear the preschoolers sing in worship, then break ground for the new Kurtz Family playground equipment and enjoy a cookout provided by Grace. Please contact Maria Clayton if you can help. Do You Play Handbells? Rehearsals begin tomorrow at 7:00 p.m. Join us! Do you sing tenor? The choir can use 4 or 5 of you. Choir rehearses on Thursdays at 7:30. Help! Due to vacation plans, Virginia will be out of the office on September 21 and from October If you can spend a day or even a part day in the office assisting the pastors and greeting visitors, please contact Virginia. You are needed! 4

5 5 The Mission Challenge. You will find grocery bags with bright yellow signs at various places around the church. We challenge each of you to help fill the bags by bringing at least ONE item for neighbors in need. Shopping lists for ECHO are on the bags and outside the library. Use the green envelopes for monetary donations to continue our support of local and denominational hunger programs. Thank you! Peace and Global Witness. The Path of Daily Reflections, offered by The Presbyterian Mission Agency is a set of daily readings that highlights the theme of the Peace and Global Witness Offering that we will receive on October 7. The readings from voices across the denomination may make you think differently about peace. They are available to download on the E-News, or from the office. Sign Up for Blood Drive. One of the biggest needs for blood is when an emergency makes landfall, such as a hurricane. Please sign up outside the Library to indicate you are willing to donate. We will have a firm date when we have 50 names. Tutors Needed for Neighborhood Elementary Students. Our Tutoring Program is held at Grace on Mondays from 7-8:00 p.m., October 15 through May 20. Tutors and subs are needed. Can you help? Call JoAnn Holmes or Tammy Juba. UPCOMING EVENTS 13th Annual Unity Walk scheduled for today has been postponed. On Sunday, October 14, 1:45 p.m., you will be able to visit congregations of all faiths on an uplifting walk down Massachusetts Avenue in DC. Follow the link on the E-News to find out more. Contact Judy Riekse for details Brown Bag Lunch - Wednesday, September 19, 12:45 p.m. This lunch workshop will help you prepare and plan for the end of life, not with fear, but with faith. Resources will reflect faith and trust in Christ and offer help with planning Christian funeral or memorial services and communicating end-of-life decisions. Representatives from a funeral home, a hospice agency, and a legal firm will speak on how we can be prepared for life s end. Adults of all ages are invited. Bring your lunch. Gettysburg - Saturday, September 22, 8:30 a.m. Please be at the church at 8:30 a.m. The bus will be on its way promptly at 9 a.m. Bring your lunch money as we will stop for lunch at a local restaurant midway through the tour. Soul Shop for Youth Workers - Friday September 28, 9:00 a.m. Grace is hosting a one-day, seven-hour, faith-based training event designed to equip youth workers and those who care to minister to young people who are impacted by suicidal desperation. It may help you save a life. We also welcome those who can help with the event. Contact Pastor Susan for more information, and register at the E-News link.

6 6 Members: Cameron Buckley, Adair Clayton, Jeanne Jackson Corns, Clara Gipson, Kristie Mulhollem, Joe Predzin, Linda Patterson, and Sam Proctor. Former Member: Darwin Gregory Grace Preschooler: Scarlet Wesche Our Missionaries: Pastor Selvin (Honduras), and Doug Dicks (Jerusalem). Scholarship Students: Cindi, Denis, Feralyani, Heydi, Mario, Leonardo, Ronal, and Wendy. 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: Rich and Kathy Calahan (Lynn), and Bob and Valerie Patrick (Molly). The Brothers of: Stewart Holmes (John), Linda Patterson (Arthur), and Peter Smith (George). The Sisters of: Clara Gipson (Anna), Penny Newsome (Susan), and Marty Post (Sue). The Sister-in-Law of: Claire Manger (Bev). The Nephew of: Claire Manger (Edward). The Cousins of: Donna Lucas (Angela), Yvette Moy (David), and Valerie Patrick (Virginia). The Friends of: Craig and Judy Crooks (Liz), Kate Machado (Ario), and Valerie Wenderoth (Brynna). Please pray for our Sunday School teachers, and for a successful year for our Children s and Adults Sunday School programs.

7 7 This Week s Calendar For complete details, including locations and descriptions of events, please visit or call the Church Office, Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun \ 8:30 am Preschool BOD Sunday 7:00 pm Joyful Ringers 8:00 pm Outside Group 10:00 am Outside Group 5:00 pm Trailblazers 7:00 pm APNC 7:30 pm Stephen Ministry 12:45 pm Brown Bag Lunch 6:30 pm Youth Com 7:00 pm NVDECS 7:30 pm Finance 7:30 pm Piano Techs 7:30 pm Chancel Choir Yvette will be away on 9/17 & 9/18. Virginia will be away on 9/21. Pastor Susan will be away on 9/21. 8:30 am Gettysburg 9:30 am Women s Fellowship 11:00 am Private Function 9:15 am Sunday School 10:30 am Worship 11:30 pm Ground breaking 11:45 am Cookout 12:00 pm Children s 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. ALL CHILDREN ARE WELCOMED IN 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. Play n Worship is for preschoolers, and Bridges to Worship is for K-2nd graders. The Nursery is available for infants through 3-year-olds during Sunday School and Worship. Please pick up children before coming to Wester Hall for fellowship. K-2nd graders will be in the Bridges Room (Room 14), and all other children will be in the Nursery (Room 5). SUNDAY SCHOOL - Classes are offered at 9:15 a.m. from the 2nd Sunday in September through the 3rd Sunday in May. In addition to children s worship programs, Children s Discipleship provides classes for 4-year-olds through 12th graders, and Adult Discipleship reaches all adults after high school graduation. Any member can direct you to a class. GRACE INSIGHTS - LEARN 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 Elder Valerie Wenderoth. PLEASE ASK ANYONE FOR HELP OR DIRECTIONS!

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 Sharron 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 Craig Crooks, Chair Nick Amatuzzi 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. Registration is still open for 2s and 4s this Fall. Call the Preschool office for information or a tour. JUDY PHILLIPS Preschool Director HOLLY COOK Administrative Assistant preschool@gracepresby.org