GRACE COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

August 7, 2011

Loving God & Our Neighbors in the Heart of the City

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: Sexton: Child Development Center: Acting Director 1627 Monument Avenue Richmond, VA 23220 Phone: 804.359.2463 Fax: 804.278.6298 www.grace-covenant.org info@grace-covenant.org Brint Keyes Christopher Martin Vanessa Strait Martha Rubin Willie Alford Frances Mathews

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

For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; the same Lord is Lord of all and is generous to all who call on him. For, Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved. - Romans 10:12-13 Peter answered him, Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water. He said, Come. So Peter got out of the boat, started walking on the water, and came toward Jesus. But when he noticed the strong wind, he became frightened, and beginning to sink, he cried out, Lord, save me! - Matthew 14:28-30 The New Testament community does not merely think, but lives and acts in the knowledge and on the presupposition that in [Jesus], dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily In seeing Him, it sees the Father In honouring Him, it honours the Father It calls on His name and in so doing it addresses Him, My Lord and my God. Karl Barth, Church Dogmatics (Edinburgh: T & T Clark, 1956), v.1: The Doctrine of Reconciliation, 160.

A SERVICE OF WORSHIP
August 7, 2011 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 Elegiac Prelude Gerald Bales

(1919-2002)

Please stand for these parts of the service.

CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: People: Leader: People: Leader: O give thanks to the Lord, call on His name; Make known His deeds among the peoples. Sing to God, sing praises to Him; Tell of all His wonderful works. Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice. People: Seek the Lord and His strength; seek His presence continually. All: Remember the wonderful works God has done, His miracles, and the judgments He uttered. Praise the LORD!

from Psalm 105

HYMN 21 (Red Hymnal)

Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee

Hymn to Joy

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. 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. ASSURANCE OF PARDON

ALLELUIA

Gelobt sei Gott

Alleluia, music by Melchoir Vulpius, c.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

OFFERING SOLO Lord! Come Away! (Four Hymns for Tenor) Ralph Vaughan Williams
Chuck Murphy, tenor Lord! Come away! Why dost Thou stay? Thy road is ready; and Thy paths, made straight With longing expectation, wait The consecration of Thy beauteous feet! Ride on triumphantly! Behold we lay our lusts and proud wills in Thy way! Hosanna! Welcome to our hearts! Lord, here Thou hast a temple too; and full as dear As that of Sion, and as full of sin: Nothing but thieves and robbers dwell therein; Enter, and chase them forth, and cleanse the floor! Crucify them, that they may nevermore Profane that holy place Where Thou hast chose to set Thy face! And then, if our stiff tongues shall be Mute in the praises of Thy Diety, The stone out of the temple wall Shall cry aloud, and call-Hosanna! and Thy glorious footsteps great!
- text by Bishop Jeremy Taylor (1613-1677)

(1872-1958)

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

Matt Hartman

WE HEAR THE WORD OF GOD

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Matt Hartman

EPISTLE READING

Romans 10:5-15

Holy Bible, p. 151 OT

Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. CHILDRENS SERMON GOSPEL READING Matthew 14:22-33 Catherine Kerns Holy Bible, p. 20 NT

Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. SERMON Calling on the Name of the Lord B. Brinton P. Keyes Tidings

HYMN 491 (Red Hymnal) O Zion, Haste, Thy Mission High Fulfilling 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 Hymnal) Greatorex

INVITATION TO THE LORDS TABLE DISTRIBUTION OF THE ELEMENTS SOLO Ye Foes of Man (Christmas Oratorio)
Chuck Murphy, tenor Ye foes of man, your might is shaken, Dismay no more in me ye waken, My strength, my shield is ever near.

Johann Sebastian Bach

(1685-1750)

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 508(Blue Hymnal) For the Bread Which You Have Broken BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Postlude in D Healy Willan Kingdom

(1880-1968)

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 my parents, Dr. and Mrs. A. Ray Dawson and my sister Jean Dawson Rainey, by Dottie-Ray Koch.

Give thanks to God: for the continuing work of the CDC Board in shepherding that ministry through a promising and challenging new season; for the leadership of Frances Mathews, Jennifer Ball and Nicole Williams, and for the ministry of the CDC staff for the blessing of new life in Caleb Chandler Gibson, grandson of Charlie & Sharon Appich Continue to pray: for those grieving the loss of loved ones: Brian & Katherine Baird; Lewis & Rob Rosebro; Sharon & Charlie Appich; Stella Schlieser for those in need of healing: Beth Bowman; Tom Millers father, Joe; Susan Farrells grandmother, Mary Lou (Uh-Oh); Jim Thomas mother and stepfather, Dan & Linda; Peter and Loretta Albertis; Rosie & George Turner; Nela Bostian and Eila Brooks for those in the twilight of their lives: Stella Schlieser for those facing vocational challenges: Jennifer Schooley, Wayne Casey, Carol Wood, Matt Hartman, and Logan Moorheads daughter-in-law Sharie for Leslie Hartmans community garden ministry, and for John Lootens traveling across the United States for our Session, that they may faithfully lead this congregation by humbly following Gods Word for Beth Lloyd for Stuart Chapman, William Bridenstine, David Russell, Chris Pais, and Mike Child, serving in our nations Armed Forces for the victims of floods, tornadoes, drought and heat across our country, and for the people of Japan and Haiti, still recovering from disaster for Coptic Christians in Egypt, for deliverance from persecution; and for people of North Africa & the Middle East seeking democracy for the missionaries we support: Elizabeth Gee (back in the US from Indonesia, fighting cancer); Valentin & Svetlana Chicu in Moldova; The Zobule family in the Solomon Islands for the workplaces and businesses of Metropolitan Richmond: For safe, respectful work environments, healthy work ethics and attitudes, and sufficient salary and benefits for all workers. For owners and managers: for servant leadership, civic responsibility and ethical decision-making. "Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God." - Phil 4:6

Our soloist today is Chuck Murphy who sings tenor in Grace Covenants Chancel Choir. Chuck is in his final year at VCU as a music education major and will be student-teaching next spring. Next Sunday our guest soloist will be Stephanie Auld, soprano.

WORSHIP SUPPORT FOR TODAY (August 7): Opener Charlie Appich; GreetersKaete Unterzuber, Bob Copleand, Leslie Hartman, Courtney Clements ; Nursery Worker Carson Price; Worship Kits Caroline Leith; Fellowship Hour - Joy Nevin WORSHIP SUPPORT FOR NEXT SUNDAY (August 14): Opener Rob Rosebro; Greeters-Leslie Hartman, Carol Wood, Elizabeth Russell; Nursery Worker Lisa Cardwell; Worship Kits Caroline Leith; Fellowship Hour - Elizabeth Russell REQUEST FROM EVANGELISM COMMITTEE: The Evangelism Committee is looking for people to sign up for occasional greeting at the church before Sunday worship. The need is for only as many days as you might be interested. Please contact Brian Baird at 804.586.4156 or brian.baird5@gmail.com if you're interested in helping out, and thanks! NOTE FROM THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE We hope each of you has received

a letter and forms to nominate members of Grace Covenant to serve as Elders and Deacons for the class of 2014. We now ask that each of you take time to prayerfully consider those you know best among our congregation and to lift them up as candidates for both of these offices. Right now and more than ever before, Grace Covenant needs strong leadership in Elders and equally strong service in Deacons to lead our church in this time of transition. Please complete your forms and bring them back to the church no later than August 15th. God has already His plan for Grace Covenant, we need only supply those leaders among ourselves to help carry out His plan for all of us in the years ahead. Thank you to all for your nominations.

Combined Adult Sunday School Summer Schedule

Classes begin at 9:45 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Light refreshments are available at 9:30 a.m. Anyone who is interested in leading a study and discussion for Sundays, August 14, 21, 28 or September 4, please phone Jean Appich at 355-4624 to be put on the rotation schedule. September 4 will be our last Summer Sunday School Class. Thank you. Christian Education Committee Sunday Morning Prayer Youre invited to join an informal group that gathers every Sunday morning for a few moments of prayer. Come by the Social Room at 9:10 for 15 minutes of prayer before heading off to Sunday School. Its a great way to start your Sabbath morning at church. Rejoice always, pray constantly, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. (1 Thess. 5:16-18)

THIS WEEK AT GRACE COVENANT

Sunday, August 7 9:15 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 10:55 a.m. 12:00 noon 12:30 p.m. Monday, August 8 12:00 noon 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 9 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Thursday, August 11 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 12 5:00 p.m. 5:45 p.m. Saturday, August 13 4:00 p.m. Sunday, August 14 9:15 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 10:55 a.m. 12:00 noon 12:30 p.m. Prayer Combined Sunday School Classes Worship Service Fellowship Hour Fellowship Lunch Mens Luncheon Worship Committee Meeting Staff Meeting Care Team Meeting Christian Education Meeting Property Committee Meeting Finance Committee Meeting Childrens Chapel Social Room Fellowship Hall Sanctuary Social Room Fellowship Hall Vanguard Room Covenant Room Room 213 Room 213 Room 213 Vanguard Room Library Chapel

Wedding Rehearsal for Kira Disse Santuary Community Group 2107 Maplewood Avenue Wedding Prayer Combined Sunday School Classes Worship Service Fellowship Hour Fellowship Lunch Sanctuary Social Room Fellowship Hall Sanctuary Social Room Fellowship Hall

SAVE THE DATE!!!! PEOPLE Group will be gathering together again on Saturday, August 20, at Jean Appichs River House. Please join us as this is our last summer event for 2011. Feel free to bring a friend and please bring a dish to share.

2011 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 GCPC's 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 Deliveries Jim 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 (M=Moderator)

Calling on the Name of the Lord

B. BRINTON P. KEYES

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