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September 11, 2011

GRACE COVENANT

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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PREPARATIONFORWORSHIP

But Joseph said to them, Do not be afraid! Am I in the place of God? Even thoughyou intended to do harm to me, God intended it for good, in order to preserve a nu-

merous people, as He is doing today.

- Genesis 50:19-20

If we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord; so then, whether welive or whether we die, we are the Lords.

- Romans 14: 8

The world is charged with the grandeur of God.It will flame out, like shining from shook foil;It gathers to a greatness, like the ooze of oilCrushed. Why do men then now not reck his rod?Generations have trod, have trod, have trod;And all is seared with trade; bleared, smeared with toil

And wears man's smudge and shares man's smell: the soilIs bare now, nor can foot feel, being shod.

And for all this, nature is never spent;There lives the dearest freshness deep down things;And though the last lights off the black West went,Oh, morning, at the brown brink eastward, springs --Because the Holy Ghost over the bent

World broods with warm breast and with ah! bright wings.

- Gerard Manley Hopkins (1844-1889)

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A SERVICEOF WORSHIP

September 11, 2011 10:55 a.

WE GATHERTO GLORIFYGODWELCOMEAND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Please fill out the communication card and place it in the offering plate during the offertory.

PRELUDE Sinfonia from Cantata No. 29 Johann Sebastian Ba(We Thank Thee, God, We Thank Thee) (1685-17

Please stand for these parts of the service.

CALLTO WORSHIP Psalm 1

Leader: When Israel went out from Egypt,the house of Jacob from a people of strange language,

People: Judah became Gods sanctuary,Israel his dominion.

Leader: The sea looked and fled;Jordan turned back.

People: The mountains skipped like rams,the hills like lambs.

Leader: Why is it, O sea, that you flee?O Jordan, that you turn back?

People: O mountains, that you skip like rams?O hills, like lambs?

Leader: Tremble, O earth, at the presence of the Lord,People: at the presence of the God of Jacob,

All: Who turns the rock into a pool of water,the flint into a spring of water.

HYMN 142 (Blue Hymnal) All Hail the Power of Jesus Name! Coronati

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PRAYEROF CONFESSION

Almighty and merciful Father,You made us from dust, and created us a people;

You saved us from death, called us to obedience, and sent us forth to bless.

But still we stray.We tend our cares and worries first, and distance ourselves from others need.We call You Lord, but turn away when obedience is inconvenient.We call You Savior, but place our trust in wealth, esteem and success.

Have mercy upon us, O Lord, and forgive us our sins.

Convict our hearts of our waywardness,and deliver us from the vanity of self-deceit.

Accept our offering of our broken selves,and redeem us by Your unending grace,

that we may be filled with the joy of Your salvation,and stirred to go forth into all the world,

sharing Your gospel and loving Your people;in the power of Your Holy Spirit,and through Your Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ,

in whose most holy, humble and powerful Name we pray. Amen.

ASSURANCEOF PARDON

ALLELUIA David Hass1x: Choir alone

2x: Congregation and Choir

Alleluia, music by David Haas, b. 1957 1988 by G.I.A. Publications, Inc.All rights reserved. Used by permission. Reprinted under OneLicense.net #A-715262.

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WE GIVE THANKSTO GOD

OFFERING

ANTHEM Behold Now, Praise the Lord Everett TitcomChancel Choir (1884-19

Behold now, praise the Lord, all ye servants of the Lord.Ye that by night stand in the house of the Lord,even in the courts of the house of our God.Lift up your hands in the sanctuary, and praise the Lord.

- from Psalm 134

DOXOLOGY592 (Blue Hymnal) Old Hundred

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

PRAYEROF THANKSGIVING Everett Reve

WE HEARTHE WORDOF GODPRAYERFORILLUMINATION Everett Reve

OLD TESTAMENT READING Genesis 50:15-21 Holy Bible, p. 47 O

Leader: This is the Word of the Lord.People: Thanks be to God.

CHILDRENS SERMON Christof Mey

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EPISTLE READING Romans 14:1-12 Holy Bible, p. 154 N

GOSPEL READING Matthew 18:21-35 Holy Bible, p. 24 N

Leader: This is the Word of the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God.

ERMON What Lord of All Really Means B. Brinton P. Key

HYMN 9 (Red Hymnal) Now Thank We All Our God Nun Dank

COMMISSIONINGOF SUNDAYSCHOOL TEACHERS

AFFIRMATIONOF 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 dayhe rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sittethon the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shallcome to judge the quick and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communionof saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the

life everlasting. Amen.

GLORIA PATRI 579 (Blue Hymnal) Greator

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.

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PASTORAL PRAYERAND THE LORDS PRAYER

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdomcome, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this dayour 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.

WE GO FORTHIN GODS NAME

HYMN 515 (Red Hymnal) God of Our Fathers, Whose Almighty Hand National Hy

BENEDICTION

CHORAL RESPONSE Ame

God bless our native land;Firm may she ever stand

Through storm and night:When the wild tempests rave,Ruler of wind and wave,

Do Thou our country saveBy Thy great might. Amen.

- Siegfried Mahlmann, 1815

POSTLUDE A Prayer of Patriotism (America, the Beautiful) Richard Pu(1913-1

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

The flowers are given this morning to the glory of God and in loving memory ofJim Aldridge by the family.

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Give thanks to God for:

Gods faithfulness and providence in the lives ofVanessa Strait and Carol Wood

GCPCs Education Ministry, those who serve as teachers, and those who come with faithseeking understanding

Pray for:

Those who lost loved ones in, and the survivors of, the tragedies of 9/11 ...

Evelyn Tower (pneumonia), Ben Gordon (health), Dan and Rebecca Floyd (pregnancydifficulties)...

Beth Bowman, returning to Europe

Continue to pray for:

Those in need of healing:Tom Millers father,Joe; Susan Farrells grandmother, Mary Lou

(Uh-Oh);Jim Thomas mother and stepfather, Dan and Linda; Svetlana Chicus mothEstera,with lymphoma; Peter and Loretta Albertis; Rosie and George Turner; NelaBostian and Eila Brooks

Those in the twilight of their lives: Stella Schlieser

Those facing vocational challenges:Jennifer Schooley,Wayne Casey, Matt Hartman, andLogan Moorheads daughter-in-lawSharie

Leslie Hartmans community garden ministry, and forJohn Lootens traveling across the UniStates

Our Session, that they may faithfully lead this congregation by humbly following Gods Word;and for the Mission Study Team, that they may discern, together with the congregation,Gods purpose for GCPC

Beth Lloyd

Stuart Chapman,William Bridenstine , David Russell, Chris Pais, and Mike Child, servinour nations Armed Forces

The victims of floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, wildfires and drought acrossour country; for thepeople of Japan, New Zealand and Haiti, still recovering from disater; and for those seeking democracy in North Africa and the Middle East

Missionaries we support: Elizabeth Gee back in US from Indonesia (fighting cancer);Valentin and Svetlana Chicu in Moldova;The Zobule family in the Solomon Islands

Schools and Educational Institutions of Metropolitan Richmond: For all public schools; students, teachers and support personnel, including cafeteria workers, building and groundsstaff, and school bus drivers.

"Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your reqube made known to God. - Phil 4:6

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As cantor of the St. Thomas Church in Leipzig, Bach was called upon to write a cantata fevery Sunday of the year. Over a number of years, Bach wrote almost 300 cantatas. Thiswas a remarkable feat because not only did he have to compose the music, he had to re-

search the text, have the parts copied (by his wife and children), and on top of it he had torehearse and learn to perform the music. Todays prelude is one of Bach's most well-knowpieces which was originally arranged for orchestra. The cantatas openingSinfoniais a joyfuexpression of thanksgiving to God. Today, we celebrate Rally Day, and also our nation re-members 9/11. And so we give God thanks for a brand new season and for Gods healingpresence through the years as summed up in the title of Bachs prelude: We Thank Thee, GWe Thank Thee!

Today we welcome back our Chancel Choir from its summer break. American composerEverett Titcomb served as the organist at St. John the Evangelist Church in Boston. Tit-comb composed numerous anthems and service music for the Episcopal liturgy. Titcombis well-known for his anthem Behold Now, Praise the Lord, composed for the centennial ofChrist Church Cathedral (Houston, Texas) in 1939. This anthem is still frequently per-formed at the Cathedral.

A native of San Francisco, composer Richard Purvis held the position of Organist andMaster of Choristers at the citys Grace Cathedral from 1947-1971. Purvis organ compos

tions were characterized as tuneful, richly colorful, and even whimsical.A Prayer of Patrioti(1966) includes fanfares, a flowing melody, a lively pedal, and a classic Hollywood finale othe American hymn tune MATERNA.

Next Sunday Alana Carithers, violinist, will participate in worship since she was unable tobe here last month because of the storm.

Childrens Choirs rehearsals begin this week. New children welcome at any time!

Carol Choir (ages 3-K) Wednesday, September 14, 4:30 p.m. Choir Room Junior Choir (grades 1-5) Wednesday, September 14, 5:00 p.m. Choir Room

It is never too late to participate in Grace Covenants Choirs.We hope to see you and your children (and your parents) at one of our rehearsals

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Sunday School Classes begin at 9:30 a.m.

-beginning Sunday, September 18, 2011-

Forum Class will be taught by Tom Miller on Revelation (continued)Grace Bible Class leaders are Jack Corley, John Nevin, and Bill Stuart

Vanguard Class is led by Matt Johnson and visiting teachers

Connections Class is led by Christof Meyer, Brian Baird, and visiting teachers

FALL KICK-OFF EVENTSalad Supper

Tuesday, September 13, 20116:00 p.m.

Program: Bill Young, "History in Person,"performing his newest character, John Paul Jones.

All are invited. Child Care provided.

5:00 p.m. PW Coordinating Team Meeting in Vanguard Room.

All Circles Meet Tuesday, September 20*Remember - Circles resume meeting on Tuesday, September 20th.

See Circle information for time and place.The study for the year is Confessing the Beatitudes by Reverend Margaret Ayme

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WORSHIP SUPPORT FOR TODAY(September 11): Opener Whit WhitlGreetersBob Copeland; Nursery WorkerJo Garber; Worship KitsLisa CardwFellowship HourSuzanne and Pete Sizemore

WORSHIP SUPPORT FOR NEXT SUNDAY(September 18): Opener HaDowning; GreeterMegan Meyer; Nursery WorkerLewis Rosebro; Worship KitsLisa Cardwell; Fellowship HourTour the Child Development Center next door

Martins A+ Rewards Program

It is that time again! Beginning Sunday, September 11 you may register your Martins bonu

card in the Martins A+ School Rewards Program. In 2011 the CDC received a check froMartins for 1% of the total amount purchased by members of GCPC and parents of theCDC. In 2012 the CDC will receive a check based on a points system. Please follow thesteps below to register your bonus card to benefit the Grace Covenant Child DevelopmenScholarship Fund.

Log on to this website: www.martinsfoods.com/aplus

Scroll down to: Designate Your School

Fill in the blanks

ID number: 03012

The Board of Directors appreciate your support of the CDC and your continuedprayers. If you have any questions or need help with this, please call or email Cherry Cor

at 515-7330 or [email protected].

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YOU C N HELP!

Grace Covenant has been giving non-perishable foods items to the William Byrd Community House for several years to assist in filling their food pantry. The William Byrd Comm

nity House maintains a food closet that serves Richmond City and the adjacent counties.When available, their food pantry also provides individuals with the basic household itemsand toiletries to maintain themselves and their families. These are everyday items that FooStamp dollars will not cover and may be very costly to a low-income family. We have partnered with this ministry by giving non-perishable food items. In the past Grace Covenanhas collected food one Sunday a month, but this is a collection we cam support every weeItems can be placed in the grocery cart outside of the Social Room. YOU CAN HELPin the simplest ways!

The first Wednesday Night Live isTHIS Wednesday,September 14! Join us at 6:00 p.m. to open the 2011-2012season. Our host will be Jim McCullough who will haveBible/Grace Covenant Trivia for all ages! Please bring youfamily and friends This should be a great year! We have lo

of guests and wonderful programs lined up throughout the coming year...See you there!

Wednesday Night programs are from 6:30-7:00 p.m. every week in the Fellowship Hall. Prgrams include special guest speakers or people in our own congregation, speaking on various topics.

September 14

Program: Bible/Grace Covenant Trivia led by Jim McCullough

Menu: Hot dogs, baked beans, coleslaw, and Nells Famous Assorted Pies.

If you are interested in donating flowers for the sanctuary for Sundaymornings, please contact Lisa Gray at 673-0587. We have three Sundaavailable at this time: October 2, October 9 and October 23.

-Thank you

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THIS WEEKAT GRACE COVENANT

Sunday, September 11 RALLY DAY!8:30 a.m. Handbell Choir Handbell Room9:15 a.m. Prayer Social Room9:30 a.m. Rally Day Continental Breakfast Fellowship Ha

10:55 a.m. Worship Service Sanctuar

12:00 noon Fellowship Hour Social Room12:30 p.m. New Members/Inquirers Class (1/5) Connections Classroom

Monday, September 1212:00 noon Mens Luncheon Vanguard Room

7:00 p.m. Worship Committee Vanguard Room

Tuesday, September 1310:00 a.m. Staff Meeting Room 212:00 p.m. Care Team Meeting Room 21

5:00 p.m. PW Coordinating Team Vanguard Room6:00 p.m. PW Salad Supper Fellowship Ha7:00 p.m. Christian Education Committee Room 217:00 p.m. Property Committee Vanguard Room7:00 p.m. Finance Committee Librar

Wednesday, September 14

4:30 p.m. Carol Choir (ages 3-K) rehearsal Choir Room5:00 p.m. Junior Choir (grades 1-5) rehearsal Choir Room

6:00 p.m. WNL Supper and Program Fellowship Ha7:15 p.m. Chancel Choir Choir Room

Thursday, September 156:30 p.m. Evangelism Committee Fellowship Ha

Friday, September 165:45 p.m. Community Group 2107 Maplewood Avenu

Saturday, September 17

9:00 a.m. Session Meeting (10-A) Fellowship Ha

Sunday, September 188:30 a.m. Handbell Choir Handbell Room9:15 a.m. Prayer Social Room9:30 a.m. Sunday School Classes Various Room

10:55 a.m. Worship Service Sanctuar12:00 noon Tour of the C.D.C. Child Development Cente12:30 p.m. Deacons Meeting Vanguard Room12:30 p.m. New Members/Inquirers Class (2/5) Connections Classroom

5:30 p.m. State of the Church Dinner Fellowship Ha

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SERMONNOTESWhat Lord of All Really Means

B. BRINTON P. KEYES

2011 OfficersOur Elders serve the church as leaders.

Our Deacons lead the church in service. Pleasefeel free to approach them with any questions or

feedback about Grace Covenants ministries.

CLERK OF SESSION: Everett Reveley

ELDERS:

Jean Appich (11) - Christian Education

Brian Baird (11) - Evangelism (M)

Maurice Bell (13) - Finance/Stewardship

Kent Cardwell (12) - Missions (M)

Cal Gray (11) - Property (M)

Matt Hartman (13) - Worship; Evangelism

Cheryl Jacobs (12) - Worship (M); Administration

Catherine Kerns (13) - Christian Education; Evangelism

Caroline Leith (11) - Worship

David Martin (13) - Administration (Co-M); Property

Katie McCullough (13) - Administration (Co-M); Mission

Dana McKnight (11) - Finance/Stewardship (M)

Tom Miller (12) - Christian Education (M)

Everett Reveley (12) - Finance/Stewardship

DEACONS:

Pat Aldridge (11) - Cards and Prayer Ministry

Betty Appich (11) - Deacon Support

Pat Ball (12) - Flower Deliveries

Cherry Corley (12) - (Moderator)

Susan Farrell (12) - Visitation, Transportation

Nikki Hazlegrove (13) - Meal DeliveriesJim McCullough (13) - Deacons Fund

Julia Poppell (11) - (Secretary) Visitation

Carrie Rose (13) - Visitation and Card Ministry

Dawson Watkins (11) - (Vice-Moderator) Visitor follow-up

Carol Wood (13) - Visitation and Prayer Ministry

Sid Yates (12) - Ushers

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