GRACE COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

July 15, 2012

Awakening a Love for Christ in the Heart of Richmond

WELCOME TO GRACE COVENANT!

We are an historic Presbyterian congregation offering traditional worship and multiple ministries for persons of all ages. Please join us after worship for fellowship in the Social Room.
Thank you for turning off your cell phones, pagers, cameras, and other electronic devices during worship, and for leaving food and beverages outside the sanctuary. Interim Pastor: Director of Music: Administrative Assistant: Bookkeeper: Temporary Sexton: Child Development Center Director: Student Assistant for Christian Ed: Brint Keyes Christopher Martin Vanessa Strait Martha Rubin James Greene Nicole Williams Christopher Tweel

1627 Monument Avenue Richmond, VA 23220 Phone: 804.359.2463 Fax: 804.278.6298 www.grace-covenant.org info@grace-covenant.org

Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Radio: WLES 590 AM www.wlesradio.com

Hearing Aids, Large Print Hymnals, and Bulletins are available each week from the ushers.

PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP

So David went and brought up the ark of God from the house of Obed-edom to the city of David with rejoicing; and when those who bore the ark of the LORD had gone six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a fatling. And David danced before the LORD with all his might; and David was girded with a linen ephod. So David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouting, and with the sound of the horn. 2 Samuel 6:12b-15 (RSV) In [God], we who first hoped in Christ have been destined and appointed to live for the praise of his glory. Ephesians 1:11-12 (RSV) Oh, the fullness, pleasure, sheer excitement of knowing God on Earth! I care not if I never raise my voice again for Him, if only I may love Him, please Him. Mayhap in mercy He shall give me a host of children that I may lead them through the vast star fields to explore His delicacies whose finger ends set them to burning. But if not, if only I may see Him, touch His garments, smile into His eyes ah then, not stars nor children shall matter, only Himself. Jim Elliot, quoted by Elisabeth Elliot in Through Gates of Splendor (Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House, 1981), 254-55

As one body of Christ, composed of diverse individuals bound together by the Holy Spirit, we will join in community across the generational, ethnic, racial, and economic barriers that separate Gods children. We will walk together in a manner worthy of the calling to which we have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
from our 2012 Vision Statement

A SERVICE OF WORSHIP
July 15, 2012 Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:55 a.m.

WE GATHER TO GLORIFY GOD

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Please fill out the communication card and place it in the offering plate during the offertory. PRELUDE Matins (Morning Prayer) Healey Willan
(1880-1968) Please stand for these parts of the service.

CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: The earth is the LORD's and all that is in it, the world, and those who live in it; People: for God has founded it on the seas, and established it on the rivers. Leader: Lift up your heads, O gates! and be lifted up, O ancient doors! that the King of glory may come in. People: Who is this King of glory? The LORD of hosts HE is the King of glory. All: PRAISE THE LORD! HYMN 41 (Red Hymnal) When Morning Gilds the Skies

from Psalm 24

Laudes Domini

PRAYER OF 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. You form our hearts for Your love, but they embrace our own desires; You form our minds for Your Word, but they seek our own concerns; You form our days for Your will, but they follow our own schedules. Your hands are ever at work around us, but we look only to ourselves. Have mercy upon us, O Lord, and forgive us our sins. Open our eyes to the work of Your Spirit, and grant us to see Your kingdom on earth, that we may be filled with the assurance of Your grace, and go forth into the world with confidence and joy to love and serve as You have loved and served us; through your Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ, in whose holy and gracious Name we pray. Amen. ASSURANCE OF PARDON ALLELUIA

Alleluia, music by Melchior Vulpius, 1560-1616, 1986 by G.I.A. Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission. Reprinted under OneLicense.net #A-715262.

WE GIVE THANKS TO GOD

PRESENTATION OF TITHES, OFFERINGS, AND GIFTS SOLO How Marvelous Is the Power of God
Stephanie Auld, soprano

Franz Joseph Haydn

(1732-1809)

How marvelous is the power of God, who made the earth and heaven. How wondrous are His works and ways. O let us sing His everlasting praise. The sun and moon with glowing light, and all the shining stars of night proclaim in endless round their great Creators might. How marvelous is the power of God, who made the earth and heaven. Let all unite with joyful song, His holy name adore. O praise the Lord, and all His wondrous works, which are forevermore. O sing unto the Lord, and all His wondrous works, which are forevermore.

DOXOLOGY 592 (Blue Hymnal) 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. PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

Old Hundredth

Wayne Casey

WE HEAR THE WORD OF GOD

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION OLD TESTAMENT READING 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12-19 Wayne Casey Holy Bible, p. 275 OT

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

CHILDRENS SERMON EPISTLE READING Ephesians 1:3-14

Christopher Tweel Holy Bible, p. 182 NT

Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. SERMON HYMN 1 (Red Hymnal) AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Living for the Praise of Gods Glory Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty The Apostles Creed B. Brinton P. Keyes Lobe den Herren

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 Hymnal) 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.

Greatorex

SOLO
Pie Jesu Domine, dona eis requiem. Pie Jesu Domine, dona eis requiem sempiternam.

Stephanie Auld, soprano Kind Lord Jesus, grant them rest. Kind Lord Jesus, grant them everlasting rest.

Pie Jesu (Requiem)

Gabriel Faur

(1845-1924)

PASTORAL PRAYER AND THE LORDS 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.

WE GO FORTH IN GODS NAME

HYMN 302 (Blue Hymnal) BENEDICTION POSTLUDE In Thee Is Joy (BWV 615) Johann Sebastian Bach I Danced in the Morning Simple Gifts

(1685-1750)

Please 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 Paul Kerr McKnight and Sue Elson McKnight by the family.

Give thanks to God for: the assurance of His steadfast love, and of His Church Triumphant. Continue to pray for: Willie Alford, at home undergoing chemo; Ben Gordon, for health, and his mother, Alice, undergoing chemo; Ann Pais nephew Paul, with ALS; Juliette Harriman White; Susan Farrells grandmother Mary Lou (Uh Oh) and father, Jim; Svetlana Chicus mother, Estera, with lymphoma; Erika Tabor, for healing and strength; Carlos Juara, facing vocational challenges; Bonnie Pritchard; Peter Albertis; Rosie and George Turner; Nela Bostian; Beth Lloyd Our Deacons, as they lead this congregation in service; that God might bless and guide their ministry to continue bearing fruit to His glory Our Christian Education and Discipleship Ministry (Itunu Adekoya, Jean Appich, Christof Meyer [chair], Megan Meyer, Tom Miller, Maria Spitzer, Erika Tabor, Christopher Tweel [staff] and Carol Wood), as they develop the church-wide Discipleship Plan directed by the Session Our Flower Ministry (Pat Ball, Lisa Gray, Cheryl Jacobs, Jane Londrey, and Rebecca Reagan), that it may glorify God in our worship, and faithfully convey His loving care, and the care of the congregation, to those who receive the flowers afterward Stuart Chapman, William Bridenstine, David Russell, Chris Pais, and Mike Child, serving in our nations Armed Forces Our Child Development Center (CDC) and its Christian ministry to area children and parents; and the Zobule family, sharing Gods Word with the people of the Solomon Islands For governments and governing bodies of Metropolitan Richmond: For the Supervisors of Chesterfield County, the County Administrator, and all county employees.

We welcome Stephanie Auld, soprano, as this mornings soloist. Stephanie was the alto section

leader in Grace Covenants Chancel Choir from 2007-2008. Since 2008 she has been a soprano soloist and section leader at St. Stephens Episcopal Church. She will receive her Bachelor of Music in Voice Performance from Virginia Commonwealth University in December. In March 2013 Stephanie will sing the role of Josephine in H. M. S. Pinafore with Capitol Opera Richmond. Next Sunday our guest musician will be Alana Carithers, violinist from the Richmond Symphony. Grace Covenants Summer Music MinistrySunday Mornings
July 22 July 29 Alana Carithers, violin Ben Williams, bassoon Caitlin Klimavicz, bassoon Tiffany Williams, flute Lisa Edwards-Burrs, soprano Anne OByrne, soprano Handbell Quintet Chris Martin and Vivien Chen Chris Martin Richmond Symphony Peabody Conservatory Millikin University George Mason University Virginia State University Concert and Opera Irish soprano Grace Covenants very own! Piano and organ duets Grace Covenants Organist

August 5 August 12 August 19 August 26 September 2

August Musicales Returns to Grace Covenant

Wednesday, August 8 Lisa Edwards-Burrs, soprano Michael Simpson, piano Sonya Chung, violin Russell Wilson, piano All concerts are at 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary.

Wednesday, August 15

Wednesday, August 22

Brass Quintet and Organ, featuring Michael Davison and Chris Martin

Titanic Author and Descendant to Speak on August 1

Albert Caldwell was 26 years old on April 15, 1912, when he survived the sinking of the Titanic along with his young wife, Sylvia, and infant son, Alden. Julie Hedgepeth Williams knew Albert well he lived to be 91 and told her the story of the Titanic dozens of times. Caldwell was Williams great uncle. He was also an elder at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church. Williams heard the stories of how Albert and Sylvia were missionaries in Siam, how they toured Europe on their way home to the United States, and how they ended up on the Titanic. She heard Caldwells descriptions of the beautiful ship, their harrowing rescue on Lifeboat 13, their agony at hearing the screams of the people who could not be saved, and the terrifying night on the Atlantic as they waited to be rescued. It was a true story as he told it. But years later, in the course of research to write her book, Williams discovered the untold part of the story that the Caldwells were fleeing their mission posts and caught up in a cat-and-mouse chase around the globe that continued even after the Titanic sank, with a great deal of money at stake.

A Rare Titanic Family: The Caldwells Story of Survival is the fascinating narrative woven
from the stories Williams heard from her great uncle and the circumstances she learned from her research. Come hear Julie Hedgepeth Williams at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 1, in the Fellowship Hall. For more information, or to RSVP please call (804) 359-2463 or email info@grace-covenant.org.

HUMAN TRAFFICKING
27 million people are enslaved around the world Human Trafficking (sexual, domestic, industrial, and agricultural) is a 32 billion-dollarper-year industry, bringing in more revenue than the NFL, NBA, NHL and MLB combined Human trafficking is the fastest-growing criminal industry in the world The average age of entry into commercial sex slavery in the United States is 13 Learn more not only about this tragic phenomenon, but also about how the Church can address and is addressing this scourge. Come to the Byrd Theater tomorrow (Monday) evening, July 16, at 6:30 p.m., to view Nefarious: Merchant of Souls. For more information, contact Carol Wood at ctwood7@gmail.com, or (804) 291-8251.

Sunday Mornings
The summertime combined Sunday adult class will run through September 9, 2012. The theme for this summers classes is Heroes of the Christian Faith and the importance of prayer and of the Bible in their lives. Come to the Fellowship Hall at 9:15 for coffee, refreshments and fellowship; the class will begin promptly at 9:30. Questions? Contact Christof Meyer, ruling elder for Christian Education and Discipleship, at christof_meyer@me.com. We invite all to attend and participate in these opportunities to study and to grow in your Christian faith. July 15 July 22 July 29 August 5 Virginia Hudson Tom Miller Jack Corley Jack Corley Henri Nouwen Charles Colson John Wycliffe William Tyndale August 12 Christof Meyer August 19 Nelson Reveley August 26 Tom Miller September 2 Brint Keyes September 9 Christof Meyer G. K. Chesterton Sojouner Truth C. S. Lewis Jim Elliot Hudson Taylor

Sunday Afternoons

DISCIPLE BIBLE STUDY is a 34-week, in-depth Bible

study for small groups. Led by a trained facilitator, the study includes 30 minutes of daily reading and a weekly 2-1/2 hour seminar. If the curriculum looks appealing, then youre invited to consider signing up for the next class. Here are the topics for the coming week: Week 25: CONVERSION The Gospel Penetrates the World Monday Acts 15:36-18:28 (Paul goes to Macedonia, preaches at Athens and Corinth) Tuesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Acts 19-20 (Paul at Ephesus) Acts 24-26 (Pauls appeal to Caesar, defense before Agrippa) Acts 27-28 (storm and shipwreck on the way to Rome) Ephesians 1-4 (love surpassing knowledge, grace). Read and respond to The Bible Teaching and Marks of Discipleship. Rest Wednesday Acts 21-23 (return to Jerusalem, arrest, Pauls defense before the council)

Summertime Sunday Childcare

Please Volunteer for One Sunday This Summer! Our Childrens Ministry continues to schedule summertime volunteers for the preschool room. Volunteers should arrive at 9:30 to lead Sunday School and remain to assist the paid workers with the worship hour (until 12:15). Four dates remain, July 15, August 19, 26, and September 2; will you help? Please contact Carson Price if available at (804)928-4875, chefcarson@alacarson.com.

CDC Needs Batteries and Thermometers

The Child Development Center is requesting donations of AA, C, and D batteries and thermometers to take underarm temperatures. There is a special designated box in the Glass Office in which you may place your items. Thank you very much for being so generous. The CDC Board

Bread Breakers: Saturday, July 28 at the Jacobs

Bread Breakers will be gathering Saturday, July 28, at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Bill and Cheryl Jacobs (1502 Park Avenue). Please bring an appetizer, side dish, or dessert to share. Salmon filets and drinks will be provided. Please RSVP to 355-7310 or to bill.cher.jacobs@mindspring.com so we can plan accordingly for food. Hope to see you there!

Please Donate Flowers for Worship

The Worship Ministry has two immediate unfilled opportunities to donate flowers for our worship service: August 19, and August 26. Please contact Lisa Gray at (804) 673-0587 or by email at c.lgray@comcast.net to donate toward the flowers.

PEOPLE Group: Saturday, August 4, at the Rivah!

Save the date! The next PEOPLE Group event is Saturday, August 4, at the Rivah again! Stay tuned for details in the coming weeks.

PNC Update
The PNC (Pastor Nominating Committee) is pleased to report that our Church Information Form (CIF) which is posted on Grace Covenants has attracted several Pastor Information Forms (PIFs) from interested pastors. In the coming months, the PNC will continue to receive and review applications from potential candidates. The PNC also encourages the congregation to prayerfully consider whether they know of any pastors who would be a good fit at Grace Covenant. Personal referrals can be an important part of the search process in addition to receiving PIFs from our posted CIF. Please continue to pray for patience and wisdom in the search for Grace Covenants next pastor.

THIS WEEK AT GRACE COVENANT

Sunday, July 15 9:15 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:55 a.m. 12:00 noon 12:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m. Prayer Sunday School Worship Service Fellowship Hour Disciple and Community Group Lunch Disciple Bible Study Social Room Various Rooms Sanctuary Social Room Fellowship Hall Room 303

Monday, July 16 12:00 noon 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 17

Mens Luncheon CDC Parent Meeting

Vanguard Room Vanguard Room

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

Staff Meeting Care Team Meeting Fellowship Committee Meeting CDC Staff Meeting

Room 213 Pastors Office 1704 Hanover Avenue Fellowship Hall

Thursday, July 19

7:00 p.m.

Session Meeting GRACE NOTES ARTICLES DUE!

Saturday, July 21 Sunday, July 22

9:15 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:55 a.m. 12:00 noon 12:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m.

Prayer Sunday School Worship Service Fellowship Hour Disciple & Community Group Lunch Disciple Bible Study

Social Room Fellowship Hall Sanctuary Social Room Fellowship Hall Room 303

2012 Officers
Our Elders serve the church as leaders. Our Deacons lead the church in service. Please feel free to approach them with any questions or feedback about Grace Covenants ministries. CLERK OF SESSION: Everett Reveley

William Byrd Community House

YOU C

N HELP!

ELDERS: Jordan Ball (14) - Nominating (M); Finance Kent Cardwell (12) - Fellowship (M) Wayne Casey (13) - Small Groups (M); Stewardship (M) Jack Corley (13) - Finance, Mission Matt Hartman (13) - Mission (M) Virginia Hudson (14) - Evangelism (M) Cheryl Jacobs (12) - Worship (M); Fellowship Katie McCullough (13) - Administration (M) Dana McKnight (14) - Finance, Worship Christof Meyer (12) - Christian Ed (M), CDC (M) Tom Miller (12) - Christian Education Joy Nevin (14) - Administration Everett Reveley (12) - Finance (M) Robert Rosebro (13) - Property (M) Rob Turner (14) - Worship, Nominating DEACONS: Pat Ball (12) - Flowers Cherry Corley (12) - Communication Cards Susan Farrell (12) - Transportation, Care Team Nikki Hazlegrove (13) - Vice-Moderator - Meals Jan Kessel (14) - Care Team Jim McCullough (13) - Deacons Fund, Nominating Ann Pais (14) - Care Team Erika Tabor (14) - Secretary - Communication Cards Judy Waldron (14) - Moderator - Cards Dawson Watkins (13) - Care Team Carol Wood (13) - Prayer, Communication Cards Sid Yates (12) - Ushering TRUSTEES: Lloyd Bostian (13) Kent Cardwell (13) Caroline Leith (14) John Nevin (12) Taylor Reveley (12)

Grace Covenant has been giving nonperishable foods items to the William Byrd Community House for several years to assist in filling their food pantry. The William Byrd Community House maintains a food closet that serves Richmond City and the adjacent counties. We have partnered with this ministry by giving non-perishable food items. In the past Grace Covenant has collected food one Sunday a month, but this is a collection we can support every week. Items can be placed in the grocery cart outside of the Social Room. YOU CAN HELP!

SERMON NOTES
Living for the Praise of Gods Glory B. BRINT P. KEYES