GRACE COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

August 5, 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

We must no longer be children, tossed to and fro and blown about by every wind of doctrine, by peoples trickery, by their craftiness in deceitful scheming. - Ephesians 4:14 (NRSV) Jesus said to them, I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty. - John 6:35 (NRSV)

In gratitude to God, empowered by the Spirit, we strive to serve Christ in our daily tasks and to live holy and joyful lives, even as we watch for Gods new heaven and new earth, praying, Come, Lord Jesus! With believers in every time and place, we rejoice that nothing in life or in death can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. Amen. - The Book of Confessions, A Brief Statement of Faith, 10.4, 5, 6

As one body of Christ, composed of diverse individuals bound together by the Holy Spirit: We will share the Gospel in an intellectually rigorous manner that does not belittle doubt yet calls all to acknowledge their need for Gods grace offered through Jesus Christ. We will endeavor to fulfill Christs commandment to go and make disciples of all nations. from our 2012 Vision Statement

A SERVICE OF WORSHIP
August 5, 2012 Eighteenth 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 Recollection Christopher Tambling

(b. 1964)

Please stand for these parts of the service.

CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: People: Leader: People:

Based on Psalm 27; John 4:23

Let us worship God, our light and our salvation. The Lord is the stronghold of our lives. We desire to live in Gods house and to seek God in his holy temple. We have come with shouts of joy, to sing and to make music to the Lord. Leader: Let us worship God in spirit and in truth. All: Teach us your ways and make straight our paths in this hour of worship and always. HYMN 260 (Blue Hymnal) A Mighty Fortress Is Our God Ein Feste Burg

PRAYER OF CONFESSION Out of the depths I cry to you, O LORD. Lord, hear my voice! Let your ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications! If you, O LORD, should mark iniquities, Lord, who could stand? But there is forgiveness with you, so that you may be revered. I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, and in his word I hope; my soul waits for the Lord more than those who watch for the morning, more than those who watch for the morning. O Israel, hope in the LORD! For with the LORD there is steadfast love, and with him is great power to redeem. It is he who will redeem Israel from all its iniquities.
Psalm 130 (NRSV)

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

Lisa Edwards-Burrs, soprano I made of my heart a temple, But the Saviour came not in, For its aisles were cloyed with malice, And its bells were choked with sin. And its air was heavy with incense, And its priests were sandal-shod, I made of my heart a temple, But its light revealed no God! I made of my heart a stable, And the Saviour came and smiled, Where the cattle of human kindness Browsed in the evening mild, And its air was pure and pungent, With grass of the rain-swept sod, I made of my heart a stable, And sheltered the Living God!

The Living God

Geoffrey OHara

(1882-1967)

- text by Gordon Johnstone

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

Joy Nevin

WE HEAR THE WORD OF GOD

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Joy Nevin

EPISTLE READING

Ephesians 4:1-16

Holy Bible, p. 183 NT

Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. CHILDRENS SERMON GOSPEL READING John 6:24-35 Nicole Williams Holy Bible, p. 95 NT

Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. SERMON HYMN 381 (Red Hymnal) AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Never Hungry or Thirsty God Is Our Refuge and Our Strength The Apostles Creed Reverend Carson Rhyne Winchester Old

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

SACRAMENT OF THE LORDS SUPPER DISTRIBUTION OF THE ELEMENTS SOLO DURING COMMUNION Give Me Jesus Spiritual/arr. Hall Johnson

Lisa Edwards-Burrs, soprano

(1888-1970)

In de mornin when I rise, Give me Jesus. Give me Jesus, you may have all dis worl, Give me Jesus. Dark midnight was my cry, Give me Jesus. Give me Jesus, you may have all dis worl, Give me Jesus. Just about de break of day, Give me Jesus. Give me Jesus, you may have all dis worl, Give me Jesus.

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 437 (Red Hymnal) BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Postlude in D Major Healey Willan The Churchs One Foundation Aurelia

(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, by Dottie-Ray Koch.

Give thanks to God for: Our Prayer Ministry (Jack and Cherry Corley, Lee Farrar, Susan Farrell, Carol Wood [chair]), for its faithfulness in prayer and its open invitation to all Please pray for: Brint Keyes swift recovery from hip surgery, 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; Carlos Juara, facing vocational challenges; Bonnie Pritchard; Peter and Loretta Albertis; Rosie and George Turner; Nela Bostian; Beth Lloyd Our PNC, as they review PIFs (Personal Information Forms from interested pastors) and seek to discern the will of God Our Presbyterian Women (Suzanne Sizemore [Moderator]), as they prepare for a new year of prayer, Bible study, fellowship, and service Stuart Chapman, William Bridenstine, David Russell, Chris Pais, and Mike Child, serving in our nations Armed Forces The Stuart Circle Parish Association, that its ministry might witness to the oneness we share in Christ The victims and their families of Aurora, Colorado... For governments and governing bodies of Metropolitan Richmond: For the Supervisors of Hanover County, the County Administrator, and all county employees.

Lisa Edwards-Burrs is an associate professor of voice at Virginia State University and has received numerous musical awards for singing. In addition to her frequent appearances in the Richmond area, Lisa has performed recitals throughout Europe and South America. Her performances featuring the works of African-American composers have also received critical acclaim. Lisa will be performing at Grace Covenant this Wednesday, August 8, 7:00 p.m., for our first August Musicales concert. Grace Covenants Summer Music MinistrySunday Mornings
August 5 August 12 August 19 August 26 September 2 Lisa Edwards-Burrs, soprano Anne OByrne, soprano Handbell Quintet Chris Martin and Vivien Chen Chris Martin Virginia State University Concert and Opera Irish soprano Grace Covenants very own! Piano and organ duets Grace Covenants Organist Lisa Edwards-Burrs, soprano Michael Simpson, piano

August Musicales
Wednesday, August 8, 7:00 p.m.

PROGRAM
Music for a While A Chloris Fantoches Chre Nuit Zueignung, Op. 10, No.1 Schlagende Herzen Befreit Henry Purcell (1659-1695) Reynaldo Hahn (1874-1947) Claude Debussy (1862-1918) Alfred Bachelet (1864-1944) Richard Strauss (1864-1949) G. Puccini (1858-1924) Andr Previn (b. 1929) From Six Songs for Kimberly Charles Ingram 1. Weep You No More, Sad Fountains (b. 1951) 2. Dream Valley 3. Little Lamb Ride On, Jesus Deep River Aint-a Dat Good News A Word on My Ear arr. R. Nathaniel Dett (1882-1943) arr. Michael Simpson (b. 1952) arr. Charles Lloyd, Jr. (b. 1948) M. Flanders/D. Swann (1922-1975/1923-1994)

O mio babbino caro (Gianni Schicchi) intermission I Can Smell the Sea Air (A Streetcar Named Desire)

Picture Directory
The July Grace Notes contains a notice regarding plans for a pictorial directory. Unfortunately, unforeseen circumstances have made it necessary to cancel these plans. Photographs of members will not be made in September, October, and November.

Small Groups Are Coming to Grace Covenant!

We already have small groups in various forms, with Presbyterian Women circles, the Community Group, a prayer group, etc., and they are doing well. However, this fall we're starting an additional program with new groups. These groups will feature Bible study, sharing blessings and concerns, praying for one another, and more. We will have more meetings between now and September for planning and further orientation. If you have any questions, please contact Wayne Casey at 222-3468 or email him at caseywt1@verizon.net.

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. August 12 August 19 Christof Meyer Nelson Reveley G. K. Chesterton Sojourner Truth August 26 Tom Miller September 2 Brint Keyes September 9 Christof Meyer 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 28: FREEDOM The Son Shall Set Us Free Monday Galatians 1 (threat of a different gospel) Tuesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Galatians 2 (Pauls rebuke of Cephas) Galatians 5 (Christian freedom) Galatians 6 (the law of Christ) Read and respond to The Bible Teaching and Marks of Discipleship Rest and prayer. Wednesday Galatians 3-4 (faith superior to the law, purpose of the law)

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 a.m. to lead Sunday School and remain to assist the paid workers with the worship hour (until 12:15 p.m.). Only one date remains: September 2; will you help? Please contact Carson Price if available at 928-4875, or email to chefcarson@alacarson.com.

PNC Update
The PNC (Pastor Nominating Committee) is pleased to report that our Church Information Form (CIF) 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, August 5 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, August 6 12:00 noon

Mens Luncheon

Vanguard Room

Tuesday, August 7 10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

Staff Meeting Admin. Committee Meeting Pastor Nominating Committee

Room 213 Room 213

Wednesday, August 8 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

CDC Board Meeting August Musicales Lisa Edwards-Burrs, soprano Michael Simpson, piano

Vanguard Room Sanctuary

Saturday, August 11 2:00 p.m. 6:35 p.m. Sunday, August 12 9:15 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:55 a.m. 12:00 noon 12:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m.

Satterfield Wedding Flying Squirrels Baseball Game Prayer Sunday School Worship Service Fellowship Hour Disciple & Community Group Lunch Disciple Bible Study

Sanctuary The Diamond 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

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)

SERMON NOTES
Never Hungry or Thirsty REVEREND CARSON RHYNE