SUNDAY WORSHIP November 12, 2017 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 Creator, open our hearts to peace and healing between all people. Creator, open our hearts to provide for and protect all children of the earth. Creator, open our hearts to respect for the earth, and all the gifts of the earth. Creator, open our hearts to end exclusion, violence, and fear among all. Thank you for the gifts of this day and every day. We Gather in God s Name Alycia Longriver - 1995 Prelude Toccata and Fugue in D 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. Special Music Bell Song Sherman Be Thou My Vision Arr. Thompson Joyful Ringers Please stand if you are able.
Call to Worship One: A blessing on you who mourn. All: You shall be comforted. One: A blessing on you who are poor in resources or in spirit. All: Yours is the Kingdom of God. One: A blessing on you who hunger for justice. All: You shall be satisfied. One: A blessing on you who make peace. All: You shall be called children of God. One: Let us worship God. Hymn #1 Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty! Prayer of Confession Holy and gracious God, At times we feel frail and helpless, getting blown about by the latest crisis, by bad news, by our own short tempers and failings. You call us to hold fast to what is good, but so often we flounder, unable to find that solid thing that will center us again. Forgive and help us, we pray. Help us to see you as our center, and to cling to the good that you create in the world. Help us to set aside all our jealousies and prejudices, all of our betrayals and lies, all that adds to the world s hurt. Help us to grow ever more into Christ s likeness, that we will bear his love and truth to the world. We pray in his name. Amen. Assurance of Forgiveness Leader: 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. People: Thanks be to God. We Proclaim God s Word Anthem How Can I Keep From Singing Carter Chancel Choir Children s Message 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. Scripture Lesson Luke 10:25-35 Hymn #314 Christ Be Our Light Scripture Lesson James 2:14-18 2 Bob Patrick
Pastor: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. Sermon Faith Inaction Rev. Dr. Ben Trawick The Welcome of New Members Mary Callahan, Emily-Cheryl Grimes, Colette Semien, Amy Trawick, Stan Wisseman Affirmation of Faith The Apostles Creed (Please see screens) Sharing Our Tithes and Offerings We Respond to God s Word Offertory O God Beyond All Praising Arr. Frizzell Joyful Ringers 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 Judy Smith Prayers of the People and the Lord s Prayer We Depart To Serve God Parting Hymn #623 I ve Got Peace Like a River Benediction Postlude Toccata Mushel Ray Freeman, Organist Please join us after the service in Wester Hall for a time of Fellowship. The Flowers today were given by Rob and Barb Dickman In Honor of Bob and Valerie Patrick and Our Veterans Your Greeters today were Kathleen Nevin and Cramer Gilmore. 3
4 Today, Flash Mob Mission and Lunch Immediately after the Service Youth Prepare College Care Packages after Flash Mob Messages from Our Members: A hundred thank-yous would be too few to convey our thanks to our Grace family, especially during these last three months. Your prayers, cards, calls, care, and love are deeply and gratefully appreciated. The Family of Stan Dreyer Malcolm s interment in Arlington Cemetery will be Friday, November 17, at 1:00. We will have a Celebration of Life from 3-5:00 that day at Marzano s Restaurant on Walker Lane in Springfield. All are welcome. Cheri Weaver ANNOUNCEMENTS and OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE Office Closings. The church office will be closed on Monday, November 13, in observance of Veterans Day, and Wednesday through Friday on Thanksgiving Week. Poinsettias. Please sign up in the Narthex for a poinsettia to decorate the sanctuary during Advent. The suggested donation is $25, and you may take one home after the service on December 31. Sundays at 9:15 a.m. - Church Turned Upside Down: The Reformation. Last week, we explored Luther and the Swiss Reformers role in the development of our Protestant tradition. This week, we bring it closer to our Presbyterian roots as we consider the role of Calvin and Knox. We meet in the Family Room here at church. Thanksgiving Baskets 2017. Today is the last Sunday to bring food items. If you forgot, use one of the Special Offering envelopes in the pew racks for your check or cash offering mark it Thanksgiving. Last minute donations can be brought to the church this week. Contact: John Heine, 703-569-8038 or john.heine321@outlook.com. Advent Devotional Booklet. We are finalizing the Advent booklet this week, and would still welcome your contributions. Send your advent creations to: Warren Clayton (wbclayton@att.net), Jim Drinkard (drinkard.jim@gmail.com), or Sarah Shane (Sarah.E.Shane25@gmail. com). Deadline: First of the week!
RECYCLING That Counts! Bring these items to us; we ll take care of them! Batteries - All kinds to turn into funds for AV. Place in pink bin in outer office. Coats, Hats, Sweaters - For Help The Homeless. Place on stage in Wester Hall. Bulletin Deadline Extended 1 Hour. Thanks to Daylight Saving time, the new deadline is 12:00 noon on Wednesdays. Please do your best to get notices in on time. EVENTS Computer Tutoring - Starts Monday, November 13, 6:00 p.m. Sign up with Joe Miller. Cost: $50 with $30 refunded for attending at least 6 of the 8 weeks. Conversations - Tuesday, November 14, 7:30 p.m. Come raise a glass and your spirits as we explore faith applications in our lives at El Paso Restaurant, 6804 Commerce Street, Springfield. Contact Nelson Thurman, n.thurman4@verizon.net. Midweek Bible Study - Wednesday, November 15, 7:30 p.m., Family Room. This week ends the study of the Old Testament with the end of the Babylonian exile and the return to Judah using the Wayfinding Bible. We ll break until after the holidays, and resume with the New Testament in January. Contacts: Greg Suess and Bob Bouchard. Fall Clean Up - November 18, 11:00 a.m. Folks are needed to rake/blow leaves, do minor landscaping (mulching), and pick up around the grounds. Meet in the north lot. Women s Fellowship - November 18, 9:30 a.m., Family Room. Our topic is Turning Stretched into Grateful. We ll consider choices and opportunities to turn a harried, stretched-too-thin holiday season into an incredibly satisfying, grateful experience. Come late, come early - lots to talk about. Bring a friend. Contact: Donna Lucas. Alternative Gift Fair - Sunday, November 19, Before and After Worship. Simplify the holidays! The annual giving fair will be set up in the Library and Wester Hall. Give to missions, and shop the international gift selections that help small crafters survive. You ll find the giving spirit of the season in the center of our celebration. CROP Walk - Sunday, November 19, 1:00 p.m. The bus leaves at 1:00 for the 2.8 mile walk that starts and ends at Fairfax Presbyterian or you can meet us there at 2:00. Mission has pledged $100 for each Grace walker! Wear your GREEN, if you don t have a CROP Walk Tee. More tees will be on sale at the Alternative Gift Fair. Museum of the Bible AWG Field Trip - Wednesday, November 22, 9:00 a.m. A few tickets are left for the 10:30 tour. They are $12 payable to Yvette. If you are riding the bus or carpooling, arrive at church by 9:00. Others may meet us there at the entrance no later than 10:15. Contact: Yvette, aging@gracepreaby.org. 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. Happy Birthday to Nifty-Nineties November celebrant Judy Bernal! Members: Jean Ackor, Judy Bernal (Virginia Beach), Cameron Buckley, Char Custer, Mary Frances Koerner, James Lawson, Liz Lincoln, Katie Machado, Sam Proctor, and Anne Sedlak. 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), 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 Daughter of: 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) and Nicholas Machado (Katie). The Sister-in-Law of: Claire Manger (Bev) The Step-Sister of: Becky Yarbrough (Nancy) 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), Katie Machado (Jan), and Valerie Patrick (Virginia). 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 and Douglas), Linda Hitchens (Leon and Debbie, and Keitha), Rosalie Lawson (Emma and Stephanie), Donna Lucas, Katie Machado (Jonathan), Penny Newsome (Lisa and Shawn), Bob McClelland (Mark), Scott and Meg Rogers (Jackie and Dave), Hiede Sowdon (Dylan), and The Yarbroughs (Randy).
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. 13 9:00 a.m. Congregational Care 6:00 p.m. Computer Tutoring 7:00 p.m. Tutoring 7:00 p.m. Joyful Ringers Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 14 15 16 18 19 10:00 a.m. 9:45 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 9:15 a.m. Garden Club Preschool Parenting BOD Sunday (FR) Chapel Class School 10:00 a.m. Staff 7:00 p.m. HR Com. Women s Club 7:30 p.m. Conversations Finance Stephen Ministry 10:00 a.m. AWG Steering 10:30 a.m. Preschool T giving 7:00 p.m. NVDECS 7:30 p.m. Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir 17 1:00 p.m. Malcolm Weaver s Interment at Arlington National Cemetery 9:30 a.m. Women s Fellowship 11:00 a.m. Fall Cleanup 11:00 a.m. Grace-ful Knitters 10:30 a.m. Worship 11:30 a.m. Alt Gift Fair 11:45 a.m. Children s Choir 2:00 p.m. CROP Walk 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 WORSHIP LEADERS. We provide childcare for infants through 3-year-olds in the Nursery Suite (Rooms 3 & 5) downstairs. Worship Bags are available in the Narthex for preschoolers through thirdgraders. After the Children s Message, children go downstairs for their own worship time. At the conclusion of worship, 4- and 5-year olds will be in Room 3, and older children in the Bridges to Worship Room (Room 14). Please return worship bags to the basket in the Narthex, and pick up children 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 an introductory class or have an interest in membership at Grace, please speak to one of our pastors or contact Elder Joe Miller, jmeda@cox.net. PLEASE ASK ANYONE FOR HELP OR DIRECTIONS! 7
8 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 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 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 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 Coleen Austin S E S S I ON Cindi BryantHuman Ed Bryant David Retherford Maria Clayton Kim Hatfield John Machado Care Ministries 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 Session and Board contact information is posted in the church office and on the church website. G RACE WEEKDAY P RE SC HO OL 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 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 begins in January. JUDY PHILLIPS Preschool Director HOLLY COOK Administrative Assistant 703-451-3314 preschool@gracepresby.org