Sunday Worship May 28, 2017 10:30 a.m. Our Mission: Growing in Spirit Living as Disciples Serving God s World Preparation for Worship Living Lord, you meet us in unexpected places and surprise us with the abundance of your love. Feed us by your Word and fill us with your Spirit so that we may follow you this day, and always; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Savior. Amen. Welcome and Announcements We Gather in God s Name Passing of the Peace Leader: The peace of the Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Prelude Theme with Variations Andriessen Ray Freeman, Organist Please stand if you are able.
Call to Worship Leader: Sing praises to God, you faithful, give thanks to God s holy name! People: Weeping may linger for a night, but joy comes in the morning. Leader: You turn our weeping to dancing, God; you remove the garments of mourning and clothe us in gladness. People: May we praise you and not be silent! We will give thanks to you, O God, forever! Hymn Alleluia, Alleluia! Give Thanks Prayer of Confession Leader: Through Jesus Christ we have come to trust in God, who raised Jesus from the dead and gave him glory, so that our faith and hope are set on God. And now, friends, let us repent, and turn to God, who will wipe out our sins. People: Merciful God, you call us to repentance and forgiveness through the death and resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ: Help us to hear your call with the eagerness of the disciples; turn us away from all distractions that keep us from seeing Jesus and knowing who he is; forgive us when we neglect to study the scriptures and fail to see your word of life; forgive us when we do not respond to your call to feed your sheep. Help us to live as your beloved children now, and clothe us with joy. Amen. Song of Supplication Forgive Us, Lord Assurance of Forgiveness Leader: People: The Lord s anger is but for a moment; God s favor lasts a lifetime. We have been born anew, not of perishable but imperishable seed, through the living and enduring work of God. Thanks be to God. We Proclaim God s Word Baptism Cameron Scott Mulhollem Invitation to the Children Anthem Give Me A Vessel Pethel and Myers Summer Choir 2
Time for Children Pastor Susan Children ages 3 & 4 are invited to Play n Worship in Room 13. After their activity, they will go to the Nursery. Please pick children up directly after worship. Old Testament Lesson Deuteronomy 6:4-9 Gospel Lesson John 21:1-19 Pastor: People: The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Sermon Sheep Feeding Rev. Susan Wisseman Sharing Our Tithes and Offerings Offertory We Respond to God s Word Doxology 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 Prayers of the People and the Lord s Prayer Ray Freeman Rachel Amatuzzi Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen. Parting Hymn Blessing We Depart To Serve God We All Are One in Mission Postlude Pisgah Arriby Wood Ray Freeman, Organist 3
The flowers in the sanctuary were dedicated by Donna Lucas: For my mother Betty Jo The Greeters who extended the hand of Christian friendship today were Mary Helmantoler and Caroline Hayes. ANNOUNCEMENTS Today s Baptism - Cameron Scott Mulhollem is baptized today. He is the son of Wes and Kristie Mulhollem, born on January 12, 2016. Let s welcome him with joy! Summer Schedule Begins - TODAY. Worship will continue at 10:30 a.m. throughout the Summer. Check the calendar on page 7 for other schedule changes. Position Filled - The Personnel Committee is pleased to announce the hiring of (formerly) Interim Office Manager Virginia Bouchard as Grace Presbyterian s full time Office Manager. Congratulations, Virginia! Summer Choir - Sundays, May 28 - July 30. Come as you are if you love to sing. Rehearsals are at 9:45 a.m. on Sunday morning in the choir loft. Please send your ideas to Scott Seifried (sseifried@aol.com) for special music offerings in August. The Information Station. Sign up sheets for church activities and information about outside events of interest may be found at the Information Station outside the Library. Please check as you go by for new AWG and MMEPJ flyers. Summer Plans. Several ministries plan activities and events this Summer. MMEPJ will replay several of the films from this year s Film Series, and Bible studies for teens and adults will be announced soon. THIS WEEK ROBINSON TROMBONE CHOIR CONCERT Wednesday, May 31, 7:30 p.m. In the Sanctuary Featuring the Choir and Soloists Directed by Greg Freeman A light reception will follow. 4
THANK YOUS... WE CARRY THEIR MEMORY On this Memorial Day, we honor those who have served and carry their memory in our hearts. To our Veterans and those serving now, Thank You. FLASH MOB MISSION In between last Monday s showers and thunder storms, Lynbrook School took delivery of the 700 food packs prepared by our congregation last Sunday. All sorts of Grace people were involved, including members of the Mission and Fellowship Committees, church staff and clergy, and members and guests who gathered in Wester Hall to do a bit of the Lord s work and share lunch with each other. The teachers and staff at Lynbrook Elementary School are very grateful for our ongoing assistance in their program. For all of this, thanks be to you and to God. We hope to see all of you again next year! GRACE TUTORS AND STUDENTS END THE YEAR WITH SMILES Grace Tutoring has just completed another year of helping 26 students from Crestwood and Garfield Schools with their homework, being mentors, and developing meaningful friendships. We thank our 26 dedicated tutors and 7 substitutes who have made this ministry to the community possible. Thanks to all who have supported tutoring with little tasks and prayers. Be sure to look at the photos in the Narthex to see all those smiles! COMING UP SOON Grace Insights - June 11. Enquirers and those interested in membership at Grace are invited to a one-day class planned for Sunday, June 11, from 9:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you or someone you know feels the desire to learn more about our mission and ministry, please let us know. Contact Joe Miller, jsmeda@hotmail.com. Iftar Dinner - Ezher Bloom Mosque Monday, June 19 Iftar is the traditional breaking of the fast after sunset during Ramadan. Save this date for an important opportunity to join our friends at the mosque in Fairfax to share a meal and deepen friendships. Time and transportation details will be available soon. Please sign up at the Information Station if you plan to attend. 5
PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER (James 5:16) Please pray for Grace Family Members and Friends. Jean Ackor, Donna and Kevin Baetsen, Judy Bernal (Virginia Beach), Cameron Buckley, Char Custer, Stan Dreyer, Harry Gault, Clara Gipson, James Lawson, Rosalie Lawson, Linda Patterson, Susan Stryker, George Towery, Malcolm Weaver, and our 2017 Graduates and Scholarship Recipients. Our Missionary: Pastor Selvin (Honduras) Our Service Men and Women on Memorial Day and Every Day Former Pastor: Paul Eckel The Mothers of: Veronica Crump*, Mary Hawkins (Jean), Beth Jenkins Smith (Maire), Meg Rogers (Beth), Hiede Sowdon, Phillip Spiess (Dorothy), Amy Trawick (Gayle), Dave Treasure (Hilda), and Jane Wallentiny (Helen) The Fathers of: Raven Fox, Penny Newsome (Richard), and Ben Trawick (Jack) The Husband of: Donna Lucas The Great-grandmother of: Dennis and Diego Bustillo The Son of: Anne Renninger (Daniel) The Daughters of: Virginia and Bob Bouchard (Anna s family), Rich and Kathy Calahan (Lynn), and Bob and Valerie Patrick (Molly Chacko) The Brothers of: Ed Bryant (Paul), Nelson Thurman (Dennis), Reecie Ford (Trent), and Hilde Uffelman (Brian Marsh) The Sister of: Penny Newsome (Susan) The Aunts of: Roy Giese (Wilma Ditter), Penny Newsome (Lucile Roller) The Daughters-in-law of: Lee Bartlett (Veronica and twins), Marie Lawall (Lisbeth*), Warren and Maria Clayton (Julie - deployed to Korea) The Nephews of: Maria Clayton (Jack) and Claire Manger (Edward & Scott) The Nieces of: Rosalie Lawson (Marcie) and Fran McLarren (Carrie) The Cousins of: John Grimes (Lori), Donna Lucas (Angela), Nancy Machado (Jan), and Valerie Patrick (Virginia) The Friends of: Cindi Bryant (Anna), Dave Buckley (Angie, Steve), Reecie Ford (Kate), Raven Fox (Deanna), Kim Gretsuk (Nancy), John and Wendi Grimes (The Bochtler Family & Douglas, Rosalie Lawson (Emma & Stephanie), Donna Lucas, John Meyers, Penny Newsome (Lisa and Shawn), Beth Jenkins Smith (Dick), Hiede Sowdon (Dylan), Chris Thurman, and Gene Williams (Shirley Bennington) (*Chronic, ongoing situation) 6
GRACE CALENDAR - Through JUNE 4 Sunday, May 28 9:45 AM Summer Choir Sanctuary 10:30 AM Worship for the Lord s Day Sanctuary Monday, May 29 MEMORIAL DAY THE OFFICE IS CLOSED TODAY Tuesday, May 30 10:00 AM Staff Meeting Library 1:00 PM Bunco Family Room Wednesday, May 31 7:30 PM Robinson Trombone Choir Concert Sanctuary Friday, June 2 8:00 AM Session Retreat Meadowkirk Saturday, June 3 8:00 AM Session Retreat Meadowkirk Sunday, June 4 PENTECOST 9:00 AM Praise Band Rehearsal Sanctuary 10:00 AM Summer Choir Rehearsal Sanctuary 10:30 AM Worship for the Lord s Day Sanctuary OFFICE CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY The office will be closed Monday, May 29, in observance of Memorial Day. We reopen on Tuesday, May 30. Please leave a message or call pastors directly. The pastors will check in to make sure no emergency is missed. 7
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 pew racks and placing them in an 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 101, An Inquirer s Class If you would like to learn more about Presbyterians, Grace Church, and membership, speak to one of our pastors. Grace Weekday Preschool The Preschool is a Christian-based ministry and developmental program. For information call 703-451-3314. STA F F BEN TRAWICK Pastor Office Days and Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 9:30 am - 2:00 pm 703-451-2900 press #2, ext 207 E-mail: ben@gracepresby.org SUSAN WISSEMAN Associate Pastor Stated Supply Office Days and Hours: Tues.-Fri., 9:30 am - 3:00 pm 703-451-2900 press #3, ext 205 E-mail: susan@gracepresby.org YVETTE MOY Aging With Grace Director Office Days and Hours: Monday - 9:00 am-12:00 pm Tuesday-Thurs., 10:00-3:00 pm Friday, 9:00 am - 11:00 am 703-451-2900 press #4 E-mail: aging@gracepresby.org VERONICA CRUMP Treasurer E-mail: vlcrump@gmail.com SCOTT SEIFRIED Music Director E-mail: sseifried@yahoo.com RAY FREEMAN Organist/Pianist/Accompanist E-mail: rayfreeman1029 @gmail.com JIM DUNSTAN Hand Bell Choir Director E-mail: moonmanjimd @hotmail.com VIRGINIA BOUCHARD Interim Office Manager Office Days and Hours: Mon.-Thurs.: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Fridays: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm 703-451-2900 press #1, ext 206 E-mail: manager @gracepresby.org Coleen Austin (Open) Cindi Bryant S E S S I ON Care Ministries Nursery/Bridges to Worship Human Resources Ed Bryant Nominating/Stewardship Dave Buckley Maria Clayton Kim Hatfield Alan Goldstein Missions Preschool Youth Ministry Communications Nancy Machado Children s Discipleship Joe Miller Penny Newsome Michael Phillips John Sowdon Evangelism Worship Finance Fellowship Nelson Thurman Adult Discipleship Greta Miller, Clerk Ben Trawick, Moderator BOARD OF DIRECTORS Scott Anckner Craig Crooks Kent Ford, Chairman Rob Gold Scott Rogers Peter Smith E-mail: gpcbod@gmail.com Contact information for Session and the Board of Directors is posted in the church office and on the GPC website: www.gracepresby.org 8