Preschool Sunday Worship September 23, 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 Talhaiarn s Prayer Grant, O God, Thy protection; And in protection, strength; And in strength, understanding; And in understanding, knowledge; And in knowledge, the knowledge of justice; And in the knowledge of justice, the love of it; And in that love, the love of all existences; And in the love of all existences, the love of God. God and all goodness. (Please sign the Friendship Register)
We Gather in God s Name Prelude Ray Freeman Welcome and Announcements Passing of the Peace Leader: The peace of the Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Song of Praise Today Praise Band Call to Worship One Voice: These our hearts are yours. We give them to you, Lord. Many Voices: Purify our love to make it like your own. One voice: These our eyes are yours. We give them to you, Lord. Many Voices: Help us see the world as with your sight. One Voice: These our hands are yours. We give them to you, Lord. Many Voices: Give us strength and ability to do all work for you. Hymn #65 Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah Prayer of Confession Gracious God, so often there is a disconnect between our faith and our actions. We know of your call to be loving, but we can be irritable and self-centered. We are grateful for your forgiveness, yet we can be slow to forgive. We think ungenerous thoughts and speak ungracious words. Continue your work in us, O God. Make fruitful our imperfect discipleship and our best intentions, and forgive us where we have fallen short of your will. In Your 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! We Proclaim God s Word Anthem Back to the Church in the Wildwood Arr. McDonald Chancel Choir Introduction and Recognition of Preschool Staff Preschool Elder Maria Clayton and Director Judy Phillips Please stand if you are able. 2
Songs from Preschool Students and Alumni Music Leader Teri Estes Children s Message If You re Happy and You Know It, Clap Your Hands Alleluia Bridges and Play n Worship will follow the Children s Message. See page 4. Hymn #703 Jesus, Thy Boundless Love to Me Scripture Mark 9:30-37 Sermon The Silence of the Disciples Rev. Dr. Ben Trawick Recognition of the Gift of Playground Equipment in Memory of Frances Teller Kurtz by Her Children Jan Kurtz, Fred Kurtz, Jr., and Lynn Kurtz Muys Sharing Our Tithes and Offerings We Respond to God s Word Offertory Whom Shall I Fear? Praise Band Response #609 Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow Prayer of Dedication Maria Clayton Prayers of the People and the Lord s Prayer We Depart To Serve God Parting Hymn #729 Lord, I Want To Be a Christian Benediction Postlude Ray Freeman The flowers in the sanctuary were dedicated by Connie and Al Marston In Honor of Their Marriage Yesterday in the Grace Sanctuary Your greeter today was Tammy Juba 3
4 Today is Preschool Sunday. We welcome Preschool Staff, Preschool Children and Alumni, and their Families to worship. The Preschool Staff are: Teachers: Teri Estes, Helga Beckman, Wende Lavinder, Ahne Huska, Susanne Kelty, Betty Jirak, Melissa Donaghay, Amy Krehnbrink, Debbie Lucier, Susan Woodworth. Director: Judy Phillips, and Administrator: Holly Cook Upcoming Retirement. Following worship on November 11, we will be honoring Ray Freeman, Grace s organist extraordinaire, who is retiring from the position he has held for 19 years. Please plan to be present after worship on November 11th as we celebrate Ray s ministry along with family and friends. GRATEFUL GIVING AND LIVING Peace is ACTIVE, not PASSIVE. Peace is DOING, not WAITING. The Peace and Global Witness Offering provides tools to share Christ s peace with each other here and around the world. You can make a difference by supporting the peacemaking initiative of PC(USA): 25% stays in our community, 25% goes to Tent of Nations on our behalf, and 50% supports Presbyterians who are actively working for peace around the globe....peace at all TIMES in all WAYS - II Thessalonians 3:16. Hunger Challenge. Pick up a list of ECHO s most needed items from our hunger bags located around the church. These items are in short supply and must be bought if they are not donated. Up to 40 bags of food go out to ECHO clients in a single day, enough food to last a client family for several weeks. An item or two from each Grace family will fill the bags and provide for needy neighbors. Thank you! Bridges to Worship. The final word is, children from Kindergarten through 3rd grade are welcomed in Bridges to Worship. When there is no Bridges to Worship, K-3rd graders remain in the sanctuary with their families. Advent Season. It s a little early for Advent, but not too early to see who wants to edit Our Christmas Story. This year, we are going to prepare an anthology of our visual and written memories of Christmas. Our editor(s) will collect materials and lay out the booklet with help and support from the office. Join Virginia s Volunteers! Sunday Subs. Children s Discipleship is in need of more teachers and subs for children s classes. Please contact Mary Shoemaker if you would like to sub or teach. The Office. We are still looking for people to help in the office from October 19-29. If you can help in the office assisting the pastors and greeting visitors, please call. It s Time To Clean Up. The stage and the downstairs kitchen have become congested with items stored in unsafe places. Please mark what you store and store it away from walkways and off the top of kitchen cabinets. Think Safety First.
5 Grace Tutoring. We are seeking tutors and subs for our Monday night Tutoring Program held at Grace from 7-8:00 p.m. Call JoAnn Holmes or Tammy Juba. Blood Drive. Please sign up outside the Library to indicate you are willing to donate. With others from the wider community, we hope to have a firm date soon. Always. Ongoing signups and invitations to participate abound for Sunday worship: liturgists, children s messengers, and communion servers, Chancel Choir, Joyful Ringers, Praise Band, and Children s Choir. Offer your help when you see a need. UPCOMING EVENTS Conversations/Pub Theology - Tuesday, September 25, 7:30 p.m. Don t let the week s news get you down. Join your friends and bring a friend as we make sense of being people of faith in all the chaos around us. Join us this week at Lucky s Grill, 7027-B Manchester Boulevard, Alexandria. Let Nelson know you are coming. 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. Help the Homeless - Saturday, September 29, 9:30 a.m. Come lend a hand. Presbyterian Women Fall Gathering - Saturday, September 29, 8:30-12:30. Lewinsville Presbyterian Church is hosting the annual PW meeting, which includes workshops and a preview of this year s Horizon Bible study, God s Promise: I Am with You. Registration is $15. Contact Judy Riekse if interested in going. First Wednesday GiG - Wednesday, October 3, 5:00 p.m. Wednesday night suppers are back! They will be catered (so please sign up in the Narthex), and you can drop in anytime between 5 and 6:30. There will be food for those with alternative diets, so you actually get to eat when you come. Activities for adults and children are built around the theme Today s Exodus: Leaving Egypt All Over Again. A nursery will be provided, and dinner will be waiting. Preschool Consignment Sale - Saturday, October 13, 8 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Come shop for gently used and like-new maternity and children s items at GREAT prices for you, your kids, or the grandchildren! Do you have items you d like to sell? Contact the Preschool to find out how to consign them. Proceeds benefit the Preschool. 13th Annual Unity Walk - Sunday, October 14, 1:45 p.m. New date to visit congregations of all faiths on Mass Ave. Follow the link on the E-News to find out more.
6 Congratulations to Connie Habte-Mariam and Al Marston who were married at Grace yesterday, September 22. They will be living in Colorado. Happy Birthday to Nifty-Nineties, Claire Manger on September 28th. Many of us have family and friends who have been affected by flooding and the hurricane. Please pray for them, and those who travel to help them restore their lives. Members: Cameron Buckley, Adair Clayton, Jeanne Jackson Corns, Judy Crooks, 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).
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 am Cong Care 12:30 pm Greenspring Lunch Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 \ 9:00 am 7:00 pm 5:00 pm 9:00 am 9:30 am 9:15 am Garden Session PEP Soul Shop Help the Sunday Club Homeless School 7:00 pm Joyful Ringers 8:00 pm Outside Group 10:00 am Outside Group 1:00 pm Bunco 7:00 pm APNC 7:30 pm Conversations 7:00 pm Caregivers 7:00 pm AGF Mtg 7:30 pm Chancel Choir Travelers Leave for Middle East Pastor Ben along with other members will be on the Israel-Palestine Trip from 9/28 through 10/9. 9:50 am Choir Rehearses 10:30 am Worship 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-3rd 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!
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 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 rayfreeman1029 @gmail.com JIM DUNSTAN Joyful Ringers Director moonmanjimd @hotmail.com VERONICA CRUMP Treasurer vlcrump@gmail.com BOARD OF DIRECTORS Craig Crooks, Chair Nick Amatuzzi Rob Gold Erik Hawkins 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 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 opens for the following school year in the Spring. Please call the Preschool office for information or a tour. JUDY PHILLIPS Preschool Director HOLLY COOK Administrative Assistant 703-451-3314 preschool@gracepresby.org