Grace Notes
Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church
Rally Day is Sunday September 12, 2010
The Fall Season is a time for new commitments,
and we want to invite you to check out how you
can grow in your faith this year, at Grace Cove-
nant. Sunday, September 12th is Rally Day, the
day when we kick off our new Sunday School
Classes, and you won’t want to miss it!
That Sunday morning there will be a Congrega-
tional Breakfast at 9:30 a.m. for a time of fellow-
ship and an Introduction to Bible Study Classes
and Christian Education opportunities. After
11:00 am Worship there will be a Guest Luncheon
in the Fellowship Hall for Guests that you have
brought to church that day.
No matter your age, Grace Covenant offers a wide
range of new classes, special interest groups-
Mother’s Together, Yoga- Music and Choir, and
September 2010
even Wednesday Night Suppers, so you can eas-
ily bring the whole family to church. The meal
and Christian Fellowship is a great combination
to begin the evening.
This year we have titled our Fall Program
“GET CONNECTED!” As the pieces of a jig-
saw puzzle begin to bring the full picture in to
view, so each of us hold a vital part in God’s
Purpose of being His Church in the earth today.
This Fall, the classes will also equip you to learn
to live out the Gospel in Life and
GET CONNECTED as the Body of Christ.
―And let us consider how we may spur one an-
other on toward love and good deeds. Let us not
give up meeting together, as some are in the
habit of doing, but let us encourage one another-
and all the more as you see the Day approach-
ing‖ Hebrews 10:24 & 25
Wednesday Night Live is just around the corner.
Opening Night is Wednesday, September 15,
2010. Beginning at 5:45p.m.until 7:00 p.m. din-
ner will be served in the Fellowship Hall. Join
us for the all new Wednesday Night Live at
Grace Covenant with new schedules, new Bible
classes, new menus plus some old favorites. See
Grace Notes for complete menus each month.
The fellowship Hall will be devoted to dinner,
and classes will meet in designated rooms.
Join us on Wednesday, September 15, 2010 to
catch the excitement!
 Rehearsals for All Choirs Resume in September
Chris Martin, Director of Music

As summer comes to an end and families get into their back-to-school

routine, ask yourself about the possibility of joining one of the choirs
that make up the music ministry of Grace Covenant Presbyterian
Church.

Why sing in the choir?

Throughout the history of Christianity, music has always played a vital

role in worship and in personal growth. The beauty of a melody adds
meaning to an inspirational text and the singing on that text helps us to
come to a better understanding of what we believe. Choir members are
active leaders is worship, praising God through their music and learning, at every age, how to
become more actively involved in their faith.

We invite everyone to join a choir–regardless of previous experience. Our music ministry has
room for new members and will welcome you with open arms.

Grace Covenant’s Music Ministry

Chancel Choir Our weekly rehearsal time has changed! Our first rehearsal will be on
Wednesday, September 8, from 7:00 - 8:45 p.m. Members of the choir sing in worship every
Sunday morning from September through June. New singers are always welcome (no audi-
tions!!!).

Handbell Choir will hold their first rehearsal on Rally Day, Sunday, September 12, from
8:30-9:30 a.m. in the Handbell Room (on the third floor).

Carol Choir (ages 3-K) will hold their first rehearsal on Wednesday, September 15, from
4:30-5:00 p.m. in the Choir Room.

Junior Choir (grades 1-6) will begin rehearsals on Wednesday, September 15, from
5:00 -6:00 p.m. in the Choir Room.

Mothers Together Children’s Choir (ages 3-K) begin rehearsals on Thursday, September 16,
from 10:00-10:30 a.m. in the Choir Room.

Remember, no auditions are necessary to participate in our music ministry. Just come to one
or two rehearsals to see if God and the church in this way is right for you. Chris Martin, our
Director of Music, is happy to meet with you and answer any questions that you may have
about Grace Covenant’s music ministry.
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Invite a friend to Rally Day– Sunday, September 12

Analiese Ruth Meyer is here!

Analiese Ruth Meyer was born on
August 12th at 8:48AM. She weighed
7lb 8oz and was 19.5 in. long. She has
blue eyes and blonde hair, and came
into this world in a very calm manner
(both from my wife's perspective and
my own). We hope this is a sign of
things to come!
From: The Proud Parents, of
Christof & Megan Meyer

We Welcome Kelley Lane!!!

Kelley Lane is the wife of Erling Sjovold, a professor of art at the Univer-
sity of Richmond. She is also the mother of Robert (14), Kate (11), and
twins Elizabeth (9) and Hannah (9). She has two classes left to complete
her M.Div. at Union Presbyterian Seminary. She has an M.F.A. in Paint-
ing and Drawing from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and a
B.A. in Art from Williams College in Williamstown, Mass. Kelley enjoys
running and walking her dog Sammy. She spends most afternoons helping
her children with their homework and taking them to various activities.
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Digest of Session Actions June - August 2010

Approved Bonnie Wells place a display in the church for Compassion Inter-
national and coordinate with the Christian Education committee for pres-
entations to groups within the church.

Request the cost of repairing the air conditioner for the building that
houses the Child Development Center be paid from the Building Fund.

Request that the cost of renovating the restrooms in the Toddler and Pre-
school rooms be paid from the Building Fund.

Approved a financial review of the books from the church and the Child
Development Center commence prior to August 1.

Approved a detailed plan in which the CPA firm of Cherry,

Bekaert & Holland will assist Grace Covenant in the devel-
opment of more robust internal accounting and cash
control procedures.

Approved hiring Kelley Lane as Christian Educator.

Approved two weddings to be held at GCPC in November.

Congregational Nominating Committee

The Congregational Nominating Committee has been busy this summer,

working toward a slate of nominations for Elders and Deacons for the Class
of 2013. We thank the congregation for submitting the blue and yellow rec-
ommendation forms in July as they are excellent input. The slate of nominations will be presented to the
congregation in October. The Committee members request your prayers for discernment of God’s will for
the leaders of the church in the Class of 2013. Thank you. Congregational Nominating Committee
members: Wayne Casey, Jack Corley, Diane Davis, Susan Ferrell, Leslie Hartman, Laura Leigh Savage, Kaete
Unterzuber.
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Stewardship Corner and Five Cents Per Meal

July’s contributions of $34,100 were up 6% over June’s level and
were about equal to those of last July. However, contributions for
the first seven months of the year are running 11% behind last year
while total income is down 9% for the same period. Both compari-
sons are slight improvements over comparisons in recent prior
months. July’s expenses totaled $53, 500, down significantly from
June’s total which included $16,000 in property taxes on the Stuart
Circle Building. Included in July’s expenses were a payment for a
financial review, currently underway, and a substantial portion of
our annual insurance coverage. Offsetting these expenses were a
contributions to fund first floor renovations, also underway, and a $5,700 payment form the
Building Fund to reimburse major air conditioning repairs. For the year-to-date expenses have
exceeded income by $110,000, compared with $87,200 at this time last year.

It’s easy to give

Next time you go to the grocery store pick up a couple extra canned
goods. Food donations are needed for the William Byrd Community
House. A few suggestions are canned fruit, tuna, boxes of macaroni
and cheese, boxes of pasta, spaghetti sauce, peanut butter, jelly, cereal,
and other non-perishable food items. Donations may be left in the bas-
ket in the Glass Office (near the back doors, on the main floor of the
Education Building). Please consider giving and being a blessing!

Mother’s Together is back after Summer Break!

Mother Together starts Thursday, September 16th and will go through December 2nd for the
fall dates. The time is from 9:30—11:30 a.m. and meets every Thursday in the Fellowship
Hall. Mother’s Together is a fellowship and Bible Study for mothers of all ages. There is an
adult and child registration fee of $10/per semester for the mom, and $10/per child/per semes-
ter. To register or if interested please email motherstogether@gmail.com with her name, each
child’s name that will be coming, and the child’s age and birth date. Women will officially
register and pay on the first day.
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Our Ministries, 2010

“Now you are the body of Christ, and each of you is a
part of it.” 1 Corinthians 12:27

God has called you to Grace Covenant to share your

gifts for ministry. Please contact the church office to serve
on one of these ministries below.

Clerk of Session– Kaete Unterzuber , '10

Mission– Elders: Kent Cardwell '12, Joy Nevin '10; Dea-

cons: Susan Farrell '12, Betty Appich '11; Members: Jack
Corley, Cherry Corley, Patrise Sears, Susan Pillsbury,
Dawson Watkins; Ex officio: Steve Cobb

Evangelism– Elders: Steve Clarke '10, Brian Baird '11;

Deacons: Sam Lowe '10, Lauren Corby '10; Members:
Matt Gillis, Ashby Price, Carol Wood, Elizabeth Russell;
Ex officio: Steve Cobb

Christian Education– Elders: Jean Appich '11, Tom Miller

'12; Deacons: Julia Poppell '11, Cherry Corley '12; Mem-
bers: Carson Price, Mary Gray, Bill Jacobs, Erika Tabor;
Ex officio: Steve Cobb

Property– Elder: Cal Gray; Deacons: Pat Ball '12, John

Lootens '10; Members: Logan Moorhead, Rob Rosebro;
Members & Caretakers: Bob Brooks, Dick Cardwell;
Caretakers only: Hampton Harris, Pete Sizemore; Ex offi-
cio: Steve Cobb

Finance/Stewardship– Elders: Dana McKnight '11, Everett

Reveley '12; Deacon: Dawson Watkins; Members: Jordan
Ball, Ashby Price, Jack Corley, Jim Londrey, John Nevin;
Ex officio: Steve Cobb

Administration– Elders: Laura Leigh Savage '10,

Kaete Unterzuber '10; Deacon: Derek Rogers '10;
Members: Bob Copeland, Candace Piepgrass,
David Martin; Ex officio: Steve Cobb

Worship– Elders: Caroline Leith '11, Cheryl Jacobs '12,

Stephen Piepgrass '12; Deacons: Pat Aldridge '11, Sid
Yates '12; Members: Dana McKnight, Wayne Casey,
Dottie-Ray Koch, Charlene Mahurin, Jane Londrey, Phil
Coltrain; Ex officio: Chris Martin, Steve Cobb
Oyster Roast
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Sun Mon Tue

5 6 7
9:15 Prayer ministry Labor Day 10:00 Staff Meet
9:30 Sunday School
Church Office is
11:00 Worship Guy’s Group at
Closed
The Baird’s 8 pm

12 13 14
RALLY DAY!!!! 12 noon Presb. Men’s 10:00 Staff Meet
8:30 Handbell Choir Lunch
9:15 Prayer ministry Administration Comm. 7 pm Finance Committee 7 pm
9:30 Sunday School Deacon’s Committee 5:30
11:00 Worship pm

19 20 21 10:00 Staff Meet

8:30 Handbell Choir 12 noon Presb. Men’s Evangelism Comm. 6:45 pm
9:15 Prayer ministry Lunch Guy’s Group at
9:30 Sunday School Worship Committee 7:00 The Baird’s 8 pm
11:00 Worship p.m.

26 27 28
8:30 Handbell Choir 12 noon Presb. Men’s 10:00 Staff Meeting
9:15 Prayer ministry Lunch
9:30 Sunday School GRACE NOTES MAILING
11:00 Worship
 ―Autumn is a second Spring where
every leaf is a flower‖

Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 4
NO YOGA 10:30 am Children’s Chapel Community
Group 5:45

8 9 10 11
NO YOGA 10:30 am Children’s Chapel Community
Group 5:45

15 4 pm CDC Choir, 4:30 Carol 16 17 18

Choir, 5 pm Junior Choir, Chancel
Choir 7 pm
Wed. Night Supper 5:45 pm &
Wed, Night Bible Studies
Women’s Yoga 6:30 pm
10:30 am Children’s Chapel Community
SESSION MEETING 7pm Group 5:45
Mother’s Together 9:30 am
Mother’s Together Children’s Choir 10 am

22 Grace Notes Due! 23 24 25

4 pm CDC Choir, 4:30 Carol Choir,
5 pm Junior Choir, Chancel Choir 7
pm Wed. Night Supper 5:45 pm &
Wed, Night Bible Studies
Women’s Yoga 6:30 pm
10:30 am Children’s Chapel Community
Mother’s Together 9:30 am Group 5:45
Mother’s Together Children’s Choir 10 am

29 4 pm CDC Choir, 4:30 Carol 30 31

Choir, 5 pm Junior Choir, Chancel
Choir 7 pm
Wed. Night Supper 5:45 pm &
Wed, Night Bible Studies
Women’s Yoga 6:30 pm
10:30 am Children’s Chapel
Mother’s Together 9:30 am
Mother’s Together Children’s Choir 10 am
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Now accepting registration for the Fall Semester

Please Call Mary Beth Woolfolk at 228-0182

or email to: lulydog@verizon.net

PLEASE RSVP if you plan to attend

Come to an Informational Meeting, Thursday, September

9th at 6:00 p.m.in the GCPC Choir Room

Come learn about this unique method for teaching young

children to play a musical instrument and the benefits
of an early start.

“Where love is deep much can be accomplished”

Dr. Shinichi Suzuki
Worship Support Duties and Dates
Guest Register Attendants
Openers/Closers September 5: Betty Appich
September 5 John Lootens September 12: Dawson Watkins
September 12 Jef Londry September 19: Everett Reveley
September 19 Kent Cardwell September 26: Lisa and Cal Gray
September 26 Rick Nochta

Fellowship Hour
Nursery Volunteers
If you would like to volunteer to host the
September 5 Fellowship Hour one Sunday, please sign up
on the calendar in the Glass Office.
September 12
September 19
Deacons Fund
September 26 Grace Covenant has a Deacon’s Fund to assist
members who are in financial need. Contact
Pastor Steve Cobb, to make a request. All
Greeters requests are kept confidential.
September 5: Bob Copeland, Everett
Reveley, Leslie Hartman
Volunteers for Grace Notes are needed
September 12: Lewis Rosebro, David
Martin to help prepare our monthly newsletter for
bulk mail from 9:00 a.m.—12 noon on
September 19: Kent Cardwell, Everett Tuesday, September 28 . If you would like
Reveley, Leslie Hartman to help for part of, or all of that time frame,
September 26: Brian Baird simply come to the church library and enjoy
some fellowship with other members as you
volunteer in this ministry.
Children’s Worship Kits
Lisa Cardwell Grace Notes Deadline: Wednesday,
September 22, is the deadline for submis-
Host/Hostess for The Fellowship Time sions for our August edition.
September 5 The Nevin’s
September 12: Rally Day Flowers: If you are interested in
donating flowers for the sanctu-
September 19: ary for Sunday mornings, please
September 26: contact Lisa Gray at 673-0587.
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A Special Invitation to the Whole Congregation at Grace Covenant

What: Please come to a SALAD SUPPER

When: Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at 6:00 p.m.

Where: In The Fellowship Hall

Who: Speaker: Gail Gilmore is coming from the Virginia Museum of

Fine Arts and will be presenting the new renovation of the museum and the
new art displays.

Given By: The Presbyterian Women

Bring: Yourself, a friend and a Salad to share!

*Coordinating Team of PW to meet Tuesday, September 14 at 5:00 p.m.

―What’s so special about…. Wednesdays?‖
Wednesday Night Live! Also known as WNL

Wednesday Night Suppers are all new this fall. Dinners will be served from 5:45 p.m. till 7:00
p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Come any time during that time slot for a home cooked meal.

Menu Themes:

1st Wednesday Each Month “Southern Style”

2nd Wednesday Each Month “It’s Italian”

3rd Wednesday Each Month “Comfort Foods”

4th Wednesday “Served Family Style”

5th Wednesday of the Month “Meatless Meals”

(If one)
Meals in September Include:

September 15: Chicken Pot Pie, green salad

bar &Chocolate Cake

September 22: Roast Beef, roasted

vegetables, scalloped
tomatoes, green salad &
rolls. Peach Crisp.
Served Family Style

September 29: Cheese Souffle, baked

apples, biscuits, broccoli
salad, fruit cocktail &
chocolate chip cookies

Every Wednesday Night the children who do

not want to eat from the adult menu will be of-
fered a choice of grilled cheese sandwiches or
peanut butter and jelly sandwiches with either
applesauce or a fruit cocktail cup.
People Group
 PRESBYTERIAN OLDER ADULT MINISTRY
Rev. Mr. Charles E. Sutton September
One of the disturbing aspects of our present culture
is the lack of commitment. Older adults matured in Birthdays
an era when commitment was pressed upon us, fos-
tered, expected, and demanded. Today young adults, 1- Lisa Gray
college age and beyond, are far less willing to commit 1- Dana McKnight
to anything. This can be of real concern to us. We 2- William Alexander
observe grandchildren keeping or holding a job, or 2- Harry Foster
work, for less than a year. We see them fail in their 3- Jack Pritchardt
marriage, or chose divorce when difficulty arises. We 3- Wade Kennedy
hear them say, ―I don’t want to join a church. I want to 3- Molly Frost
choose the doctrines I think are best and true for me. I 5- Salley Lowe
don’t want some-one else telling me what I must be- 7- John Lootens
lieve.‖ As older adults we observe grandchildren, 7- Joshua Niusaera Zobule
nieces and nephews failing to connect with an estab- 8- Catherine Kerns
lished, or mainline church. They prefer a so-called 8- David Williams
―non-denominational church.‖ Even though that 8- Virginia Nelson
choice demands a certain amount of commitment. 9- Stella Schlieser
As older adults we observe in our present culture a seri- 10- Michael Roberts
ous lack of community, or social obligation. ―If it 12- Matt Hartman
doesn’t affect me, then I am not interested.‖ is a typical 13- Gloria Gregory
response. To be a Christian requires commitment. 16- Farrar Pace
There is no way around it. We commit our life to Jesus 16- Caitlin Corby
Christ as our Lord and Savior, and endeavor to serve 17- Joseph Hazlegrove
Him. Without commitment we lose the meaning of 18- Bill Kerns
life, which is to love and serve God and love and serve 18- Patricia Clarke
our neighbors. Without commitment our lives will lack 18- Sarah Nelson
meaning and purpose. Without commitment our cul- 19- Frances Mack
ture has lost the one thing it desperately seeks: happi- 19- Henry Hazlegrove
ness. Jesus said, ―whoever wants to save his life will 20- Emily Cobb
lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will find it.‖ 20- Jane Mack
Matthew 16:25 21- Nancy Plunkett
OLDER ADULT RETREAT, Camp Hanover, 23- Sam Weddington
October 14 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 24- John Roberts
25- Liz Ramsey
25- Clay Grinnan
26- Jim Appich
27- Jim Lasher
27- Alexander Wilson
28- Chris Tetzlaff
29- David Holt
30- Judy Motley
30- Vanessa Strait
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9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages in the Education Building
11:00 a.m. Worship Service in the Sanctuary
12:00 p.m. Congregational Fellowship in the Social Room

Staff
Pastor: Steve Cobb
Director of Music and Organist: Chris Martin
Christian Educator: Kelly Lane
Administrative Assistant: Vanessa Strait
Bookkeeper: Martha Rubin
Sexton: Willie Alford
Grace Covenant Child Development Center
Interim Director: Jennifer Ball

Church Office Hours: Monday—Friday, 8:30 a.m.—5:30 p.m.

www.grace-covenant.org