Bulletin October 4, 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 “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD forever.” ~Psalm 23:5-6 (ESV) ‘They said to him, “Sir, give us this bread always.” Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever come to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst. But I said to you that you have seen me and yet do not believe.” ’ ~John 6:34-36 (ESV)

A SERVICE FOR THE WORSHIP OF GOD October 4, 2009

World Communion Sunday

11:00 a.m.

GATHER TO GLORIFY GOD PRELUDE

Chorale Prelude on “O Saving Victim”

Camille Saint-Saëns

“O saving Victim, open wide The gate of Heaven to all below; Our foes press on from every side; Thine aid supply; Thy strength bestow.”

(1835-1921) France

†CALL TO WORSHIP Pastor:

People: Pastor: People: Pastor: People:

Jesus said, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” We will lift up the cup of salvation and call upon the name of the Lord. Come, then, for all is ready. I am not worthy that you should come under my roof; but speak one word only, Lord, and I shall be healed. Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord. I shall receive the bread of heaven. I shall drink the cup of salvation. †Please stand for these parts of the service.

†HYMN 144 (blue)

Alleluia! Sing to Jesus!

Hyfrydol Wales

†PRAYER OF CONFESSION Almighty God: from the ends of the earth you have gathered us around Christ’s holy table. Forgive our separate ways. Forgive everything that keeps us apart; the prides that prevent our proper reunion. O God, have mercy on your church, troubled and divided. Renew in us true unity of purpose; that we may break bread together, and, with one voice, praise Jesus Christ our Lord. 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

Look at the World

Chancel and Junior Choirs

Look at the world, everything all around us: Look at the world, and marvel every day. Look at the world: so many joys and wonders, So many miracles along our way. Praise to thee, O Lord, for all creation, Give us thankful hearts that we may see: All the gifts we share, and every blessing, All things come of thee. Look at the earth bringing forth fruit and flower; Look at the sky, the sunshine and the rain; Look at the hills, look at the trees and mountains, Valley and flowing river, field and plain: [refrain] Think of the spring, think of the warmth of summer Bringing the harvest before the winter’s cold. Everything grows, everything has a season, Till it is gathered to the Father’s fold: [refrain] Every good gift, all that we need and cherish Comes from the Lord in token of his love; We are his hands, stewards of all his bounty; His is the earth, and his the heavens above: [refrain]

John Rutter (b. 1945) England

†DOXOLOGY 592 (blue)

Old Hundredth France

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. †PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

HEAR THE WORD OF GOD CHILDREN’S SERMON OLD TESTAMENT READING

Psalm 116:12-19

Holy Bible, OT p.543

NEW TESTAMENT READING

Romans 15:1-7

Holy Bible, NT p.154

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION SERMON

†HYMN 507 (blue)

“The Welcome Table”

Richard Haney

I Come with Joy

Dove of Peace America

SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER †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

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.

THE INVITATION

WORDS OF INSTITUTION 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.

Greatorex America

DISTRIBUTION OF THE ELEMENTS CHORAL RESPONSE

This Is the Body of Christ

John Bell Scotland

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

GO FORTH IN GOD’S NAME †HYMN 339 (red)

Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah

Cwm Rhondda Wales

†BENEDICTION †CHORAL RESPONSE

Send Me, Lord, Into the World

Traditional South African

†POSTLUDE

God of Grace and God of Glory

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 Elizabeth Grove Wilson, by Rachael and Sandy Wilson. Alleluia, music traditional Carribean, arr. by John Bell © 1990, Iona Community, G.I.A. publications. All rights reserved. Reprinted under OneLicense.net #A-715262.

Paul Manz (b. 1919) America

SERMON NOTES

THIS WEEK AT GRACE COVENANT Sunday October 4

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.

Handbell Choir Room 312 Prayer Ministry Social Room Sunday School Education Building Chancel Choir Room 108 Session Meeting Chapel Worship Service: Communion (5¢ a meal offering) Sanctuary Congregational Fellowship TBD

Monday October 5

10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

Child Development Center’s Worship Presbyterian Men’s Lunch Stewardship Committee Meeting

Chapel Room B-4 Room 213

Tuesday October 6

10:00 a.m.

Staff Meeting

Room 213

Wednesday October 7

Thursday October 8 Sunday October 11

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

Room 108 Room 108 Room B-4 Fellowship Hall Fellowship Hall

7:30 p.m.

Carol Choir Junior Choir PVA Meeting (Child Development Center) Wednesday Night Supper Wednesday Night Program “Shape-Note Singers” Chancel Choir

9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m.

Mothers Together Older Adult Retreat

Fellowship Hall Camp Hanover

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.

Handbell Choir Prayer Ministry Sunday School Chancel Choir Session Meeting Worship Service Congregational Fellowship

Room 108

Room 312 Social Room Education Building Room 108 Chapel Sanctuary TBD

Events and News GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS 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 Room 204 (or via e-mail: [email protected]). BULLETIN

DEADLINE:

GRACE NOTES: submission deadline to the

monthly newsletter is the 15th of the month. Volunteers for preparation of the bulk mailing of November’s edition will be needed on Wednesday, October 28, from 9:00 a.m. until approximately 12 noon. Please meet in our church’s library, on the second floor of the Education Building, if you’d like to assist for any of this time period. To the many volunteers that came in to help on Monday, September 28, thank you! DEACONS FUND: Grace Covenant has a

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

meeting tomorrow night, October 5, at 7:00 p.m. in Room 213. STEWARDSHIP

COMMITTEE:

COMMUNITY NEWS Clayton “Clay” Daniel Grinnan was born on September 25, 2009 to the proud parents Samara and Daniel Grinnan, and to big sister, Emily. NEW

ARRIVAL!

AS YOU PRAY... please remember to keep

our next pastor, Steve Cobb, in prayer as he works to join us in November, as well as for our congregation as we prepare to be led by him. Please also pray for Dottie-Ray Koch, Marge McFall, Elizabeth (Betty) Phillips. Dottie-Ray is recovering from heart surgery last month. Marge is recovering at home, after spending several days at MCV, following an automobile accident. Betty has gone back to Westminster Canterbury after spending several days at St. Mary’s Hospital. In addition, remember Nela Bostian, who is recovering at Emeritus on Gaskins Road.

OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE CHURCH

WORKERS

FOR

TODAY:

Opener–John Lootens; Greeters–Bob Copeland, Everett Reveley, and Leslie Hartman; Nursery Volunteers–Stephanie Thomas, Katherine Arthur, Julia Poppell (and Lauren Corby); Worship Kits–Lisa Cardwell; Coffee Fellowship Time–Elizabeth

Russell; Guest Register Attendant–Betty Appich. CHURCH WORKER FOR WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPER THIS WEEK: Kent Cardwell. CHURCH WORKERS FOR NEXT SUNDAY (October 11): Opener–Jef Londrey;

Greeters– Lewis Rosebro and David Martin; Nursery Workers–Leslie Hartman, Janet Chenoweth, Jo Garber (and Beth Coltrain); Worship Kits–Lisa Cardwell; Coffee Fellowship Time–volunteer needed; Guest Register Attendant–Lee Farrar. CHURCH WORKER FOR WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPER NEXT WEEK: Dawson Watkins. FLOWERS: If you are interested in donating

flowers, then contact Lisa Gray, 673-0587. There are opening for the month of November. 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.

MUSIC NOTES: The music for today’s

Worldwide Communion Sunday comes from seven different countries, all listed throughout the bulletin. Camille Saint-Saëns is essentially known to the musical world as both a symphony and an opera composer. His remarkable works for organ were recently discovered and now appear in many worship services and concert programs. Today’s prelude is an elaboration on a Eucharistic hymn by Thomas Aquinas (12251274). Originally, this prelude was composed by Saint-Saëns as part of his Mass, Op. 4 (1856), for soprano and organ. He later arranged it for organ solo. English composer John Rutter is one of the world’s leading composers of choral music. His anthem Look at the World was composed for the 70th anniversary of the Council for the Preservation of Rural England in 1996. Our Junior Choir joins the Chancel Choir in the singing of this delightful anthem. The postlude is an improvisation by Paul Manz on today’s closing hymn. The festival trumpets herald the tune while the accompaniment joyfully dances throughout the entire postlude. HEARING AIDS AND LARGE PRINT HYMNALS

are available from the ushers.

THE SERVICE IS BROADCAST LIVE on WLES

590 AM.

WORSHIP

DISCIPLESHIP

WE INVITE CHILDREN over the age of 5 to

CHILDREN’S CLASSES: If you have not yet

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.

committed to bring your children to Sunday school this year, we urge you to do so. It’s one of the most important decisions you’ll make for your child’s well being! Infants– Nursery, main level; Toddlers–Room 102;

Preschoolers–Room –Rooms 207-210.

101;

Grades

1-6

NEW ADULT CLASSES: This is the perfect time

to commit to growing in new ways this year! We have four excellent adult classes getting started; make a decision today about which one will help you grow in the faith the most. GRACE BIBLE CLASS: What God Wants From Me – 9:45 a.m. in Room 212 CONNECTIONS CLASS: The Person of Jesus – 9:30 a.m. in Room 303. VANGUARD BIBLE CLASS: A Study of Esther and Job – 9:30 a.m. in Room B-4.

some shape-note singing together! Dinner begins at 6:00 p.m. and the program starts at 6:40 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 smothered baked chicken breast, wild rice, mixed vegetables, tomato aspic, rolls, and bread pudding with lemon sauce. MOTHERS

will meet this 8, in the Fellowship

TOGETHER:

Thursday, October Hall.

OLDER ADULT RETREAT: The 2009 Older

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.

Adult Retreat will be held at Camp Hanover this Thursday, October 8, 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. The program will feature the Reverend Mrs. Jane Sigloh, retired Episcopal priest of Crozet, Virginia. Her book, Like Trees Walking, will be offered for $8.00. Conference fee and lunch will be $14.00. Registration forms may be found on our information table. Contact: Charles Sutton, 200-1401.

RESOURCES TO GROW IN THE FAITH: Come

PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN CIRCLE MEETINGS:

FORUM CLASS: will have as its leader on October 11 and October 18 Carson Rhyne, whose subject will be “How the General Assembly, Synod, and Presbytery Work.” MISSION CONFERENCE WEEKEND: On

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 WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPERS AND PROGRAMS: Last week we enjoyed our

elementary children present a drama from their Sunday school class on the life of Moses! This week, join us as we all learn

meet next Tuesday, October 13. BREAD BREAKERS: will meet at 6:30 p.m. on

Saturday, October 17, at the home of Sam Lowe, 1406 Greycourt Avenue, Richmond. Please come and bring a friend. 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 COMMUNITY

GROUPS:

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.

MI S S I O NS FIVE CENTS PER MEAL: Today is the first

Sunday of the month, during which time 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. MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST: CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS! October 18-24, 2009, is

when the mission trip will be led by Brown Pearson to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. For more information, please call Jordan Ball at 484-6011. 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 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 bring a dessert. We hope you will join us for this time of fellowship and good food. Please sign up in the Narthex. 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.

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.

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