Bulletin October 18, 2009

WELCOME TO GRACE COVENANT! Thank you for joining us today! We are an historic Presbyterian congregation offering traditional worship and multiple ministries for persons of all ages. Please join us following worship for fellowship in the Social Room. Thank you for turning off your cell phones, pagers, cameras, and other electronic devices for the duration of morning worship.

Preparation for Worship “Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; love one another with brotherly affection; outdo one another in showing honor. Never flag in zeal, be aglow with the Spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in your hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.” ~Romans 12:9-13 (RSV)

A SERVICE FOR THE WORSHIP OF GOD October 18, 2009

11:00 a.m.

GATHER TO GLORIFY GOD PRELUDE

Prélude et Fugue in D Minor

Théodore DuBois (1837-1924)

†CALL TO WORSHIP Pastor: People: Pastor: People: Pastor: People: Pastor: People: Pastor: People: Pastor: People:

Jesus Christ, you come to transfigure us and renew us in the image of God: shine in our darkness. Jesus Christ, light of our hearts, you know our thirst: lead us to the wellspring of your gospel. Jesus Christ, light of the world, you shine in every human being: enable us to discern your presence in each person. Jesus Christ, friend of the poor: open in us the gates of simplicity so that we can welcome you. Jesus Christ, gentle and humble of heart: renew us in the spirit of childhood. Jesus Christ, you send your church to prepare your path in the world: open for all people the gates of your kingdom. Amen. †Please stand for these parts of the service.

†HYMN 437 (red)

The Church’s One Foundation

Aurelia

†PRAYER OF CONFESSION Eternal God, in every age you have raised up men and women to live and die in faith. We confess that we are indifferent to your will. You call us to proclaim your name, but we are silent. You call us to do what is just, but we remain idle. You call us to live faithfully, but we are afraid. In your mercy, forgive us. Give us courage to follow in your way, that joined with those from ages past, who have served you with faith, hope, and love, we may inherit the kingdom you promised in Jesus Christ. Amen. †ASSURANCE OF PARDON

†ALLELUIA

Traditional Carribean

GIVE THANKS TO GOD WELCOME Please print name and information on the Friendship Register and pass it to your neighbor.

OFFERING ANTHEM

Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven

William Ringham

Chancel Choir Audrey Tillack, soprano

Praise, my soul, the King of heaven; to His feet thy tribute bring; Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven, evermore His praises sing: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise the everlasting King. Praise Him for His grace and favor to His people in distress. Praise Him still the same as ever, slow to chide and quick to bless: Alleluia! Alleluia! Glorious in His faithfulness. Father-like, He tends and spares us; well our feeble frame He knows; In His hands He gently bears us, rescues us from all our foes. Alleluia! Alleluia! Widely yet His mercy flows. Angels help us to adore Him: ye behold Him face to face; Sun and moon bow down before Him, dwellers all in tame and space. Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise with us the God of grace. – Henry Francis Lyte (1793-1847) Based on Psalm 103

†DOXOLOGY 592 (blue)

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him, above, ye heavenly hosts; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

Old Hundredth

†PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

HEAR THE WORD OF GOD CHILDREN’S SERMON ANTHEM

Thanks Be to God

Michael Bedford

Junior Choir

Thanks be to God for all good gifts. Thanks be to God for creation. Help us to love, help us to give, help us to sing your praise. Help us to work, help us to live, serving you all our days.

OLD TESTAMENT READING NEW TESTAMENT READING

Genesis 2:18-23 I Corinthians 12:12-20

Holy Bible, OT p. 2 Holy Bible, NT p. 164

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION SERMON

†HYMN 132 (red)

“Body Life”

All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name!

Richard Haney

Coronation

†AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

“The Apostles’ Creed”

I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen. †GLORIA PATRI 579 (blue)

Glory Be to the Father

Greatorex

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning is now, and ever shall be, World without end. Amen, Amen.

MINUTE FOR STEWARDSHIP

Cal Gray, Property Committee

PRAYER OF INTERCESSION AND LORD’S PRAYER 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.

GO FORTH IN GOD’S NAME †HYMN 111 (red)

O God, Our Help in Ages Past

St. Anne

†BENEDICTION †CHORAL RESPONSE †POSTLUDE

Lord, Make Me More Faithful Fugue (Paschal Alleluia)

arr. Bowick

Marcel Dupré (1886-1971)

Join us in the Social Room following worship for refreshments and fellowship.

The flowers are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Dr. Robert Edgar Mitchell, Jr. by the family. Alleluia, music traditional Carribean, arr. by John Bell © 1990, Iona Community, G.I.A. publications. Thanks Be to God, text by Michael Bedford, © 2009, Choristers Guild of America. All rights reserved. Reprinted under OneLicense.net #A-715262.

SERMON NOTES

THIS WEEK AT GRACE COVENANT Sunday October 18

8:30 a.m. 9:10 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 10:40 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.

Handbell Choir Room 312 Prayer Ministry Social Room Sunday School Education Building Chancel Choir Room 108 Session Meeting Chapel Worship Service Sanctuary Congregational Fellowship & Reception for the Haneys Social Room Organ Recital: Christopher Marks (Richmond AGO) Sanctuary Reception Social Room Community Groups TBD

Monday October 19

10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.

Child Development Center’s Worship Presbyterian Men’s Lunch

Chapel Room B-4

Tuesday October 20

10:00 a.m.

Staff Meeting

Room 213

Wednesday October 21

4:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:40 p.m. 7:30 p.m.

Thursday October 22

9:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.

Saturday October 24 Sunday October 25

CDC Choir Carol Choir Child Development Center Board Meeting Junior Choir Wednesday Night Supper Wednesday Night Program Chancel Choir Mothers Together Mothers Together children’s choir Westminster Canterbury Bible Study Food Committee Meeting

Room 108 Room 108 Room B-4 Room 108 Fellowship Hall Fellowship Hall Room 108 Fellowship Hall Room 108 1600 Westbrook Avenue 34 Willway Avenue

8:30 a.m. Global Missions Awareness Weekend GCPC - 1:00 p.m. (Cost of boxed lunch is $10; RSVP by Thursday, October 22) 8:30 a.m. 9:10 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 10:40 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 12:15 p.m. 4:00 p.m.

Handbell Choir Prayer Ministry Sunday School Chancel Choir Session Meeting Worship Service Congregational Fellowship Congregational Luncheon (no charge) Prayer and Praise Gathering

Room 312 Social Room Education Building Room 108 Chapel Sanctuary Social Room Fellowship Hall Social Room

Events and News GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMMUNITY NEWS

STEWARDSHIP: Our Stewardship season

FAREWELL RECEPTION: Please join us in the

began last Sunday and will conclude with Dedication Sunday on November 22.

Social Room TODAY, immediately following the Worship Service, for a special reception honoring Richard and Pam Haney for their time of ministry and sharing of their lives with us during the past two years.

NEW PASTOR CALLED: We are very excited

that on Sunday, September 20, Grace Covenant members voted unanimously to call our new pastor! The Reverend Steve Cobb will begin his ministry here on November 1 and will preach for the first time on November 15. For more information you may pick up an information sheet in the Narthex. Submissions for Sunday’s bulletin must be submitted by noon on Wednesday, to our Administrative Assistant, Janice Caldwell, in her box in the Glass Office, Room 204, or via e-mail at [email protected]. BULLETIN

DEADLINE:

GRACE NOTES: Volunteers, who are willing

and able to assist in the preparation for the bulk mailing of November’s edition, will be needed on Wednesday, October 28, from 9:00 a.m. until 12 noon. Please come to the church’s library, on the second floor of the Education Building, to assist on that day. (The Grace Notes submission deadline is the 15th of the month.) DEACONS FUND: Grace Covenant has a

Deacons Fund to assist members who are in financial need. Please contact Chris Thomas, our Associate Pastor, to make a request. All requests are confidential.

ORGAN RECITAL: TODAY at 3:00 p.m.,

Christopher Marks, Professor of Organ at the University of Nebraska, will give a concert on the Schantz organ. This “audience friendly” program will include works by Rossini, Medelssohn, Buck, and many others. A full listing of the program can be found on the bulletin board outside the Choir Room. This concert is open to all! AS YOU PRAY... please pray for the families

of Adeline (Lina) Sanders, as she recently passed away; and John Looten’s family, as John’s father passed away. Please also pray for Charles Sutton, as he recovers from his surgery, as well as Dottie-Ray Koch, Marge McFall, and Elizabeth (Betty) Phillips. In addition, remember Nela Bostian, who is recovering at Emeritus on Gaskins Road. Finally, remember to keep our next lead pastor, Steve Cobb (and his family), in prayer as he prepares to join us here at Grace Covenant in November. STATEMENTS (for the third quarter) are

available in the Narthex. ORDINATION: On Sunday, October 25, the

Presbytery of the James is ordaining Christopher Mooney at 4:00 p.m. as

Associate Pastor of Youth Ministries at First Presbyterian Church. The service will be held at First Church. Please be in prayer for the church and its new leadership. CONGREGATIONAL MEETING: The Session

has called a Congregational Meeting for Sunday, November 1, immediately following the Worship Service, in order to hear and act upon a report from the Committee on Nominations. The Committee will be bringing a slate of names for new officers. Grace Covenant members, please plan on joining us!

OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE CONGREGATIONAL CELEBRATORY LUNCHEON: On Sunday, October 25, the

Mission Evangelism team is planning a Congregational Celebratory Luncheon to wrap up our first Mission Awareness Weekend. If your last name begins with A-R, please bring a salad, and if your last name begins with S-Z, please bring a dessert. Beverages and rolls will be provided. Reservations for Saturday’s lunch must be made by this Thursday, October 22, by calling Joy Nevin, 784-2046; the cost is $10 per boxed lunch. CHURCH

WORKERS

FOR

CHURCH WORKER FOR WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPER THIS WEEK (October 21): Pat

Aldridge. CHURCH WORKERS FOR NEXT SUNDAY (October 25): Opener–Rick Nochta;

Greeters–Brian Baird, Kelly & David Lacy, and Stephanie Thomas; Nursery Workers– Samara Grinnan, Carson Price, Patricia Clarke (and Nikki Hazlegrove); Worship Kits–Lisa Cardwell; Coffee Fellowship Time–Sally Leys; Guest Register Attendant– Lisa and Cal Gray. CHURCH WORKER FOR WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPER NEXT WEEK (October 28):

Jean Appich. FLOWERS: If you are interested in donating

flowers, then contact Lisa Gray, 673-0587. If you’d like to volunteer to make the coffee for the Fellowship Hour one Sunday, then please sign up on the Calendar, located on the counter in the Glass Office. FELLOWSHIP

HOUR:

SERVE MEALS TO THE HUNGRY: Volunteers

are needed to serve the evening meal on Monday, November 16, from 5:15 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. at Conrad Center, 1400 Oliver Hill Way. If you are interested in helping, contact Patrise Sears at 737-1837.

TODAY:

Opener–Kent Cardwell; Greeters–Kent Cardwell, Everett Reveley and Leslie Hartman; Nursery Workers–Stephanie Thomas, Ann Hubbard, Katie McCullough (and Susan Boze); Worship Kits–Lisa Cardwell; Coffee Fellowship Time–Maria Rippe; Guest Register Attendant–Everett Reveley; Reception-Caroline Leith and Cheryl Jacobs.

WORSHIP WE INVITE CHILDREN over the age of 5 to

participate in the entire service. Special Worship Kits for children are available in the Narthex. For children five years of age or younger, we also have a crib nursery, toddler room, and preschool care.

DISCIPLESHIP

MUSIC NOTES: Theodore Dubois served as

the organist at The Church of the Madeleine in Paris. Dubois composed several works for organ, but his oratorio The Seven Last Words of Christ is his most famous composition. Both movements of his Prelude and Fugue begin quietly and build to almost full organ. Our Junior Choir sings an piece from a collection of seasonal anthems. Today’s chorister anthem is based on a Thanksgiving theme. The choral anthem is a new setting on a historic hymn tune by William Ringham, who is the Director of Music at Mission Del Sol Presbyterian Church in Tempe, Arizona. The text of this Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven appeared around 1834, written by Scottish poet Henry Lyte. Marcel Dupré was a student of Guilmant, Vierne, and Widor and succeeded Widor at the church of St. Sulpice in Paris. His Fugue had its origins as an improvisation which he later published. The double fugue’s theme is based on the dismissal chant sung at Easter: Ite Missa est, Alleluia! (The Mass has ended, Alleluia!). HEARING AIDS AND LARGE PRINT HYMNALS

are available from the ushers.

THE SERVICE IS BROADCAST LIVE on WLES 590 AM.

MISSION ADVENTURE FOR OUR CHILDREN!

Donald Marsden will be joining us for our missions weekend on Sunday, October 25. He will be taking our children in grades K through 6 on an imaginative mission excursion during the Sunday school hour. Donald Marsden is an associate director of Presbyterian Frontier Fellowship. From 1997-2008, he and his family served as missionaries of the Presbyterian Church USA in Russia. Part of Donald’s work in Russia was to assist in the spread of the gospel among the Nenets reindeer herding people and other non-Russian peoples of Siberia. Presbyterian Frontier Fellowship encourages congregations to become involved in Frontier mission–helping to spread the gospel among people groups, who have no church. The vision of Presbyterian Fellowship is “For every people group-an indigenous church, for every church-a mission vision.” Infants–Nursery, main level; Toddlers–Room 102; Preschoolers–Room 101; Grades 1-6 –Rooms 207-210. CHILDREN’S

CLASSES:

MISSION CONFERENCE WEEKEND: Next

Sunday, October 25, the adult Sunday school classes will have the opportunity to meet together with one of the guest mission speakers at 9:30 a.m. RESOURCES TO GROW IN THE FAITH: Come

by and check out our new Resource Table in the Narthex! We have a number of excellent resources available for purchase for a great price. If you have questions, please contact Christian Education Committee members Jean Appich, Laura Leigh Savage, or Chris Thomas.

FELLOWSHIP

MI S S I O NS

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPERS AND PROGRAMS: Last week we heard from Nick

CALL FOR PRAYER FOR MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST MISSION TEAM! Brown Pearson is

Archer, who is a veteran missionary with World Concern. This week, October 21, join us for “Game Night,” a new event that is sure to be a blast for all involved. The following week, October 28, we will be offering a different kind of “Fall Celebration,” with pumpkin carving, cookie baking and kids in costume, for children of all ages! Dinner begins at 6:00 p.m. and the program starts at 6:45 p.m. The cost of the meal is $5 per adult, $2 per children and students, and $12 maximum per family unit. This week’s menu includes cheese soufflé, panned apples, sausage links, biscuits, sunshine salad and carrot cake. MOTHERS TOGETHER: meet every Thursday

at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. In Community Groups we seek to live life together under the gospel as we build relationships with God, each other, and our neighbors. Join us each Sunday at 4:00 p.m. as we gather for fellowship, Bible study, and prayer, followed by a meal. There is also a group just for men that meets on the first, third, and fifth Tuesdays at the home of Brian Baird, 1704 Hanover Avenue. We usually listen to and talk about a sermon, catch up on life, and pray for each other. This is an open group. For more information call Matt Hartman at 212-1961. COMMUNITY

GROUPS:

PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN CIRCLES: meet next

on Tuesday, November 10.

leading the mission trip this week (from October 18-24) to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Please pray for our member, Jordan Ball, as well as the entire team this week! MISSION CONFERENCE WEEKEND: Next

Sunday, October 25, the adult Sunday school classes will have the opportunity to meet together with one of the guest mission speakers at 9:30 a.m. GLOBAL MISSIONS AWARENESS WEEKEND!

An Affirmation of Mission adopted by the officers in February 1999 states the reason for Grace Covenant’s existence. One of them is to love our neighbors as ourselves. We do this by helping people in need and by supporting missionaries in their efforts to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ. In John 3:16, Jesus says to Nicodemus, “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” Why should we have concern for our neighbors? The answer, of course, is because God so loved the world that he allowed his Son to be sacrificed for us, all of us. The committee invites you to attend a Global Missions Awareness Weekend from Saturday, October 24 through Sunday, October 25. Informative and exciting speakers (such as John F. Fletcher, who served as senior pastor in Sterling, Virginia for 34 years, before stepping down in 2006 to become Ambassador-at-Large of Pioneers; Elizabeth Gee, a native of Denmark, South Carolina, and who has served with Pioneers in Indonesia training; and Arlene Richardson,

who is a native of Richmond, whose parents founded Pioneers, and she and her spouse joined Pioneers as career missionaries and were involved in ministry to Muslims in Southeast Asia) will help us understand what this means for us at Grace Covenant. It is hoped that at the end of this weekend all of us will have a new knowledge and understanding of the importance of participating in mission efforts. The Evangelism and Missions committee will host a luncheon after the Worship Service on October 25. The committee asks that members, whose last name begins with A-R, bring a salad, and all other members, whose name begins with S-Z, bring a dessert for Sunday’s luncheon. We hope you will join us for this time of fellowship and good food. RSVP on the sign up sheet in the Narthex, or by calling Joy Nevin, 784-2046, by Thursday, October 22; the cost of the boxed lunch on Saturday is $10. There is no charge for Sunday’s luncheon. On Saturday, childcare will be provided for children under 5 years old. FIVE CENTS PER MEAL: On the first Sunday of

the month, we receive the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper, and, in gratitude for what God has given us, we have a hunger offering, Five Cents Per Meal. To contribute, use a pew envelope and mark it “Five Cents Per Meal” (or simply drop in loose change), and put it in the offering. FOOD NEEDED FOR WILLIAM BYRD COMMUNITY HOUSE: Food donations may

be left in the basket in the Glass Office (the office on the main floor of the Education Building, near the rear doors). Please consider giving.

PRISON MINISTRY: Please gather your

Christmas cards to be donated to Greensville Correctional Center in Jarratt, Virginia. A collection box is located in the Presbyterian Women’s closet, which is in the Social Room. We will deliver the cards to the center the first week of December. Thank you, in advance, for your caring and generous help! HONDURAS 2010: The next mission trip to

Honduras is scheduled for January 10-16, 2010. Those who may be interested in participating in the 2010 mission trip may check out our website, www.KHISH.org (That’s Kurtz Humanitarian Initiative for Southern Honduras, named for the founder of this effort, which began in 2005). Susan Pillsbury David ([email protected]) or Cherry Corley ([email protected]) can answer your questions about how you many find your place on our team.

Interim Pastor: Richard Haney Associate Pastor: Chris Thomas Director of Music: Chris Martin 1627 Monument Avenue Richmond, VA 23220 Phone: 804.359.2463 Fax: 804.278.6298 www.grace-covenant.org [email protected] Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm Radio: WLES 590 AM