Worship for Ascension May 13, 2018 10:30 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, as we prepare to worship today, We ask that you will stretch our imaginations To sense the majesty and mystery of your ascension. Help us perceive how Jesus presence in heaven Can give us confidence in our praying And hope for the future. Through Jesus our Lord. Amen. We Gather in God s Name Prelude Prelude on Malabar Sowerby Ray Freeman, Organist Please pass the friendship register!
Welcome and Announcements Passing of the Peace Leader: People: The peace of the Lord be with you. And also with you. Special Music In the Garden Dobrinski Joyful Ringers Call to Worship Leader: People: Leader: People: Leader: All: Christ is alive. He is risen from the dead. The Holy One calls us to worship and praise. Baptized with the power of the Holy Spirit, We live with Christ in our hearts. Clap your hands and shout to God with loud songs of joy. Sing praises to God, who fills the world with forgiveness and grace. Hymn #268 Crown Him with Many Crowns Prayer of Confession Almighty God, you have raised Jesus from death to life and crowned him Lord of all. We confess that we have not bowed before him or acknowledged his rule in our lives. We have gone along with the ways of the world and failed to give him glory. Forgive us and raise us from sin, that we may be your faithful people, obeying the commands of our Lord Jesus Christ, who rules the world and is the head of the church, his body. Amen Assurance of Forgiveness (1 Corinthians 15:54-57) One: All: Death has been swallowed up in victory. Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting? The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. We Proclaim God s Word Anthem All Things Bright and Beautiful Rutter Chancel Choir Please stand if you are able.
Children s Message Virginia Bouchard Scripture John 17:6-19; Luke 24:44-53 Hymn #456 Listen, God Is Calling Sermon Embodied Faith Rev. Susan Wisseman Sharing Our Tithes and Offerings We Respond to God s Word Offertory Rondo Pasacaglia Dobrinski Joyful Ringers Response #609 Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow Prayer of Dedication Adwoa Owusu Prayers of the People and the Lord s Prayer We Depart To Serve God Parting Hymn #273 He Is King of Kings Benediction Postlude Ray Freeman, Organist The flowers in the sanctuary were dedicated by John and Pat Perkins In Memory of our granddaughter, Jennifer Bernhards Your Greeter today was Judy Fitton. Happy Mothers Day to Mothers, Relatives, and Friends who have been someone s mother through the years. You will never be forgotten. 3
ANNOUNCEMENTS and CHALLENGES TO SERVE Congregational Meeting. A meeting of members of Grace will be held following worship on Sunday, May 20, for the purpose of electing elders and members of the nominating committee, and hearing a report from the APNC. A meeting of the corporation will follow to elect members of the Board of Directors. Thanks to the MOB. The Flash Mob Mission Project for this Spring went off smoother than ever thanks to individuals, members of the congregation, church staff, and Mission and Fellowship Committee support and cooperation. This past Sunday s hard work and financial resources were miraculously transformed into good fellowship and neighborly charity. On Monday morning, staff members at Lynbrook once again gratefully took delivery of 700 food packs from Grace. Thanks to all who participated. God s grace works wonders. Third Sunday Hunger Offering. First! Congratulations to ECHO for receiving the Volunteer Fairfax 2018 Volunteer Program Award. Funds become rent payments, food coupons for milk and fresh produce, school supplies, new socks, and coats for local people in need. ECHO food needs for May are bags of dried beans, canned meats, condiments, Jello and pudding, jelly, large cans and bottles of juice, pasta, boxed potatoes, and tomato sauce (8 oz.); children s toothbrushes, deodorant, tissue, laundry detergent, shaving cream, OTC pain medications, shampoo, and paper grocery bags. Please use the green envelopes in the pews for monetary gifts. Update. We are now collecting for our second Farm Bundle, which you will hear more about today. In April, $687 went towards the Farm Bundle, and $687 went to The Lamb Center and ECHO to meet local needs through their food programs. Study Hall. We have room for book-weary students to study for finals. Come to the Library for a reviving snack, and peace and quiet to study. The Library is open the week of Senior exams - 5/28 through 5/31, and the week before Underclass exams - 6/4 through 6/8 + 6/11 and 6/12. Hours: After school until 5:00 p.m. Are You Graduating? Students of all programs, who are graduating this Spring, please send your name, your school, your degree, and a picture, along with your future plans to Virginia in the office. Graduation Sunday is June 3. Blue Pinwheel Garden. Please take a pinwheel to someone you love! They are located in the garden by the Towery Entrance. 4
Church Turned Upside-Down. We shift from Christian Zionism to a joint statement of faith supported by denominations and organizations in Palestine and Israel that offers a word of hope, faith, and love from the heart of Palestinian suffering. Could this provide guidance to us in the US? Sundays at 9:15 a.m. Gun Legislation. New articles are on the clipboard in the hall next to the Library for those who want to increase their understanding of the positions and issues. Nablus Youth to Tri-Cities Work Camp. We are needed to house, feed, and entertain the youths from Nablus from July 28 to July 31. Contact the Fords or Maria Clayton if you can help. See the link to gofundme on Facebook and on the E-News. Suitcases for Honduras. LARGE suitcases with wheels are needed to transport supplies for the Honduras Mission. Please place your donation on the stage in Wester Hall only LARGE suitcases, sets aren t needed. Call Bob Patrick, patbobval@verizon.net or 703-964-6022, to arrange a pickup. Gracias! EVENTS Conversations on Current Events - Tuesday, May 15, Join Grace friends and guests for a lively discussion about living out faith in today s world. Meet at Delia s, 6715 Backlick Rd., Springfield. Let Nelson know you are coming. Trailblazers - May 15, 5:00 p.m. Come early for a dinnertime social at Delia s; stay late for Conversations for a monthly Sunday School away from Sunday School. Women s Fellowship - May 19, 9:30 a.m. Join other women on Saturday morning to discuss the important issues in your own faith life. Meets in the Family Room, followed by Grace-ful Knitters at 11:00 a.m. Caregivers Support Group - May 22, Take a break with others who understand the demands of caregiving. Meets in the Library to encourage and uplift each other s spirit through study and prayer. Help the Homeless Meetup - May 26, 9:30 a.m. The once-a-month meetup convenes to prepare backpacks with food and necessities, and sort clothes to deliver to homeless communities in Northern Virginia or DC. Robinson Trombone Choir - May 30, 6:00 p.m. An annual tradition at Grace, this concert features Robinson High School students, directed by Greg Freeman. They will provide an evening of solo and ensemble music for trombone. You are invited! 5
6 Please Pray For... Members: Jean Ackor, Cameron Buckley, James Lawson, Liz Lincoln, Bob McClelland, Kristie Mulhollem, Lynn Muys, Linda Patterson, and Sam Proctor. Grace Preschooler: Scarlet Wesche Our Missionaries: Pastor Selvin (Honduras) and Doug Dicks (Jerusalem). The Mothers of: Veronica Crump, Mary Hawkins (Jean), Meg Rogers (Beth), Hiede Sowdon, Dave Treasure (Hilda), and Dwight Yarbrough (Verla). The Step-Mother of: Donna Lucas (Jackie). The Fathers of: Scott Anckner (Dick), Nancy Machado (Jim), and Penny Newsome (Richard). 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), 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 Nephew of: Claire Manger (Edward). The Cousins of: Donna Lucas (Angela) and Valerie Patrick (Virginia). The Friends of: Craig and Judy Crooks (Liz), Sharon Dreyer (Joyce), Kim Gretsuk ( Nancy), Linda Hitchens (CJ and Leon), Katie Machado (Ario), Linda Patterson (pet, Velvet), Cheri and Lauren Weaver (Kate), and Becky and Dwight Yarbrough (Randy). Update on Kristie: Crestwood neighbors and Congregational Care have joined together to provide meals, run errands, and raise money for housecleaning for the Mulhollems. Grace members, please join them to help Kristie during her recovery from surgery. If anyone would like to contribute to meals, go to www.mealtrain.com/trains/mn7kv, or call Rachel Amatuzzi or Nicole Balkind. If you would like to contribute towards housecleaning, please PayPal Melissa Shaw at melissagilliamshaw@gmail.com. Melissa will be taking care of sending cleaners. And everyone, please pray for a speedy recovery! Rachel and Nicole are our Grace contacts.
7 This Week s Calendar For complete details, including locations and descriptions of events, please visit www.gracepresby.org; or call the Church Office, 703-451-2900. 9:00 a.m. Congregational Care Joyful Ringers Tutoring 8:00 p.m. Outside Group Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 10:00 a.m. Outside Group 5:00 p.m. Trailblazers APNC Stephen Ministry Conversations 9:45 a.m. Preschool Chapel NVDECS Bible Study 5:00 p.m. PEP Chancel Choir Preschool End- of- Year Event 8:30 a.m. BOD 9:30 a.m. Women s Fellowship 11:00 a.m. Graceful Knitters Pastor Ben will be attending his son s graduation on Sunday, 5/13. Pastor Susan will be on vacation from 5/14 until 5/28. Tuners Guild PENTE- COST 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship 11:30 a.m. Congregational/ Corporate Meetings 12:00 p.m. 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. 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. The next Grace Insights class is May 6 at 9:15 a.m. PLEASE ASK ANYONE FOR HELP OR DIRECTIONS!
PA STORS BEN TRAWICK Pastor Office Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 9:30 am - 2:00 pm 703-451-2900 ext. 2 ben@gracepresby.org SUSAN WISSEMAN Associate Pastor Office Hours: Tues.-Fri., 9:30 am - 3:00 pm 703-451-2900 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 703-451-2900 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 703-451-2900 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 rayfreeman1029 @gmail.com JIM DUNSTAN Joyful Ringers Director moonmanjimd @hotmail.com VERONICA CRUMP Treasurer vlcrump@gmail.com BOARD OF DIRECTORS Scott Anckner Craig Crooks Kent Ford, Chairman Rob Gold Scott Rogers Peter Smith E-mail: gpcbod@gmail.com G RACE P RESB YTE RIAN CHURC H 7434 BATH STREET SPRINGFIELD VIRGINIA 22150 703-451-2900 WWW.GRACEPRESBY.ORG 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 E-MAIL AND PASSWORD 7434Bath 8 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 703-451-3314 preschool@gracepresby.org