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GRACE COVENANT

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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WELCOME

TO GRACE COVENANT!

We are an historic Presbyterian congregation offering traditional worship and multipleministries 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 electronicdevices during worship, and for leaving food and beverages outside the sanctuary.

Interim Pastor: Brint Keyes

Director of Music: Christopher MartinAdministrative Assistant: Vanessa Strait

Bookkeeper: Martha RubinSexton: Willie Alford

Child Development Center: Nicole WilliamsInterim Director

1627 Monument Avenue Office Hours:Richmond, VA 23220 Monday-FridayPhone: 804.359.2463 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.Fax: 804.278.6298 Radio: WLES 590 AM www.grace-covenant.org www.wlesradio.coinfo@grace-covenant.org

Hearing Aids, Large Print Hymnals, and Bulletins

are available each week from the ushers.

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PREPARATIONFORWORSHIP

Then the Lord said to Moses, I am going to rain bread from heaven for you, andeach day the people shall go out and gather enough for that day. In that way I will test

them, whether they will follow my instruction or not.

-Exodus 16:4

[Jesus said] And when they received it, they grumbled against the landowner, saying,These last worked only one hour, and you have made them equal to us who haveborne the burden of the day and the scorching heat. But he replied to one of them,Friend, I am doing you no wrong; did you not agree with me for the usual daily wage?

Take what belongs to you and go; I choose to give to this last the same as I give toyou. Am I not allowed to do what I choose with what belongs to me? Or are you en-vious because I am generous? So the last will be first, and the first will be last.

- Matthew 20:11-16

The literal truth is that when God forgives us he doesnt change his mind about us.Out of his unconditional, unchanging, eternal love for us he changes our minds abouthim. It is Gods loving gift that we begin to think of repenting for our sin and asking

for his mercy. And that repentance does not earn his forgiveness. It is his forgivenessunder another name... [When we confess our sins] it is not to plead for forgivenessfrom God. It is to thank him for it. The gift of contrition is the gift of recognizingGods unswerving love for us. It is the gift of having the confidence to confess oursins, to admit the truth. And if we do that, then, as Jesus told us, the truth will set usfree (cf. John 8:32).

- Herbert McCabe, God, Christ and Us

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A SERVICEOF WORSHIP

September 18, 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 Elegie Josef RheinbergAlana Carithers, violinist (1839-19

Please stand for these parts of the service.

CALLTO WORSHIP from Psalm 1

Leader: O give thanks to the LORD,call on His name,

People: Make known His deeds among the peoples.Leader: Sing to Him, sing praises to Him;

tell of all His wonderful works.People: Glory in His holy name;

let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice.Leader: Seek the LORD and His strength;

seek His presence continually.People: Remember the wonderful works He has done,

His miracles, and the judgments He uttered. All: Praise the Lord!

HYMN 474 (Blue Hymnal) O Splendor of Gods Glory Bright Puer Nobis Nasci

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PRAYEROF CONFESSION

Almighty and heavenly Father,You are a God of justice and of peace,a God of mercy and of righteousness,

And you call us to a life of holiness, even as you are holy.Yet we confess that we have not heeded Your call.We have chosen self-interest over obedience,

preferred comfort over discipleship,followed culture rather than Your Word,and refused to believe in Your promise of new life.

Lord, we are sorry; have mercy upon us, and forgive us our sins.

We hunger for Your living bread;Help us turn aside from cultures false offerings.

We yearn for the freedom of life lived in You;Deliver us from the appetites of our fallen selves.

We suffer for those in need and in pain;Send us out in Your Spirit to love them and serve them.

Let us daily empty ourselves to be filled by You,trusting that Your grace is sufficient for our every need,

and following Your Son, who emptied Himself,giving His life as a ransom for others

for it is in His holy, precious, and humble name that we pray. Amen.

ASSURANCEOF PARDON

ALLELUIA David Hass

(All sing the Alleluia after the organ introduction)

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 Christians, Shout for Joy and Gladness Johann Sebastian BaChancel Choir (1685-17

Christians, shout for joy and gladness, Cast away all fear and sadness:Jesus, Prince of love and might, Endless life has brought to light,He has broken deaths dark prison And from out the grave has risen.

Alleluia, alleluia!

Hells dark powers flee before him; Christians, hasten to adore him.

Satan cannot harm you now: Sins dominion is laid low,Therefore in full-throated chorus Raise this song of praise before us:Alleluia, alleluia!

Nature now, her youth renewing, Flowers in his path is strewing,While the birds on every tree To sing his praise make melody.Field and forest, sky and ocean Swell the strain of glad devotion,

Alleluia, alleluia!- text trans. by C. S. Philips

Christians, Shout for Joy and Gladness, words 1978 by The Royal School of Church Music, Salisbury.All rights reserved. Used by permission. Reprinted under OneLicense.net #A-715262.

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 Joy Nev

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WE HEARTHE WORDOF GOD

PRAYERFORILLUMINATION Joy Nev

OLD TESTAMENT READING Exodus 16:2-15 Holy Bible, p. 62 O

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

CHILDRENS SERMON Leslie Hartm

EPISTLE READING Philippians 1:21-30 Holy Bible, p. 187 N

GOSPEL READING Matthew 20:1-16 Holy Bible, p. 25 N

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

ERMON Gods Distasteful Generosity B. Brinton P. Key

HYMN 370 (Blue Hymnal) Just as I Am Without One Plea Woodwor

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 theHoly 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.

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

GLORIA PATRI 579 (Blue Hymnal) Greato

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.

VOLUNTARY Invocation for Violin and Organ Amy Marcy BeAlana Carithers, violinist (1867-19

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 isthe kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.

WE GO FORTHIN GODS NAMEHYMN 216 (Red Hymnal) Jesus, Lover of My Soul Aberystw

BENEDICTIONAND CHORAL RESPONSE

POSTLUDE Postlude No. 2 (Trois Postludes pour Orgue) Denis Bd(b. 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 honor ofthe 60th anniversary of Roger and Doreen Tetzlaff s marriageand in loving memory of Doreen Tetzlaff by Chris Tetzlaff.

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Give thanks to God for:

Evelyn Towers recovery from pneumonia; Dan Thomas (Mary Beth Woolfolks fa

ther-in-law), whose cancer has gone into remission; Loretta Albertis, who has completed her treatment

Continue to pray for:

Health, protection and support for Dan and Rebecca Floydspregnancy...Those in need of healing: Ben Gordon; Diane Davis mother Pauline;Tom Miller

father,Joe; Susan Farrells grandmother, Mary Lou(Uh-Oh) and father,Jim;Svetlana Chicusmother, Estera,with lymphoma; Peter Albertis; Rosie andGeorge Turner; Nela Bostian and Eila Brooks

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

Leslie Hartmans community garden ministry, and forJohn Lootens traveling acrosthe United States

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

Beth LloydStuart Chapman,William Bridenstine, David Russell, Chris Pais, and Mike Chil

serving in our nations Armed ForcesThe victims of floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, wildfires and droug

across our country; for thepeople of Japan, New Zealand and Haiti, still recoving from disaster; and for those seeking democracy in North Africa and the MiddEast

Missionaries we support: Elizabeth Gee back in US from Indonesia (fighting cancer)

Valentin and Svetlana Chicu in Moldova;The Zobule family in the Solomon IslandsSchools and Educational Institutions of Metropolitan Richmond: For all private

and religious schools, preschools and daycare centers, and for children in homeschools.

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

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Today we welcome back violinist Alana Carithers. During the second half of the 19th cetury, Josef Rheinberger was a major musical figure in Europe. Born in LichtenstRheinbergers sacred music gained wide acceptance at churches in southern Germany a

Switzerland. His collection of six pieces for organ and violin are his only works for the twinstruments. With its melodically inspired feelings of melancholy and longing, Elegiehbeen described as the most beautiful movement of the set.

In her lifetime Amy Beach was celebrated as the most prominent woman composer in tUnited States. She was a concert pianist and a prodigious composer who did much to futher the careers of several young musicians in the Boston area. Invocationis her only wofor organ and violin and has been edited by Richmond musicians Robert Murray (violini

and Ardyth Lohuis (organ), both retired professors of music from VCU.

Allan Bullards music is widely performed in Great Britain and several countries. ChristiaShout for Joy and Gladness is one of Bullards most performed choral works. The anthemmelody and bass line were composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Bullard arranged the choparts on the second stanza and the soprano descant on the final stanza.

Denis Bdard is one of Canadas leading composers of organ and choral music. Much Bedards music is composed in the French neo-classical style. Trois Postludeshad their deb

at the International Organ Festival in Toronto in 2009. Todays postludea jovial trumpvoluntaryis the second of the three postludes in the collection.

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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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

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

PWCircle2&4

-JointBibleStudy-

10:30a.m.

FellowshipHallHostess: JuliaPo

ppelland

PatAldridge

PWCircle39:30a.m.SocialRoomHostess: LynneNorris

PWCircle1EveningCircle

7:00p.m.

1727ParkAvenueHostess:LauraLeigh

Savage

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WORSHIP SUPPORT FOR TODAY(September 18): Opener Hank DowninGreeters Megan Meyer, Carrie Rose, Leslie Hartman; Nursery Worker Lewis Robro; Worship KitsLisa Cardwell; Fellowship HourTour the Child Development Ceter next door

WORSHIP SUPPORT FOR NEXT SUNDAY(September 25): OpenerJake SavaGreeter Elizabeth Russell; Nursery Worker Lisa Cardwell; Worship Kits LCardwell; Fellowship HourThe McClanahans

Martins A+ Rewards Program

It is that time again! Beginning Sunday, September 11 you now may register your Martinsbonus card in the Martins A+ School Rewards Program. In 2011 the CDC received a

check from Martins for 1% of the total amount purchased by members of GCPC and paents of the CDC. In 2012 the CDC will receive a check based on a points system. Pleasefollow the steps below to register your bonus card to benefit the Grace Covenant Child Dvelopment Scholarship 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 Corat 515-7330 or cherrycorley47@gmail.com.

http://www.martinsfoods.com/aplushttp://www.martinsfoods.com/aplusmailto:cherrycorley47@gmail.commailto:cherrycorley47@gmail.commailto:cherrycorley47@gmail.comhttp://www.martinsfoods.com/aplus

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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 can support every weekItems can be placed in the grocery cart outside of the Social Room. YOU CAN HELPin the simplest ways!

Wednesday Night Live isWednesday, September 21. Joinus at 6:00 p.m. Our host will be Reverend Charles Sutton.Please bring your family and friends ! We have lots of gueand wonderful programs lined up throughout the coming

year...See you there!

Wednesday Night programs are from 6:30-7:15 p.m. every week in the Fellowship Hall.Programs include special guest speakers or people in our own congregation, speaking onvarious topics.

September 21

Program: Reverend Charles Sutton will share about the Purpose Group

Menu: Baked chicken and rice, broccoli, salad bar, rolls, pineapple upside-down cake

RALLY DAY - A SUCCESS!

The CE Committee wishes to express their appreciation to all who brought theDELICIOUS dishes for the Sunday Continental Breakfast - and helped with set-up andclean-up!

We thank Nikki Hazlegrove, Erika Tabor, Judy Waldron, Jack Corley, Matt Johnson,Christof Meyer and Tom Miller who will lead out Sunday School Classes this year. Everymember has an excellent opportunity to study the Bible, discuss ways to live the Christianlife and enjoy good fellowship. God is calling each of us to follow Jesus Christ! See you aSunday School.

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THIS WEEKAT GRACE COVENANT

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 CDC Child Development Cente12:30 p.m. New Members/Inquirers Class (2/5)Connections Classroom5:30 p.m. State of the Church Dinner Fellowship Ha

Monday, September 1912:00 noon Mens Luncheon Vanguard Room

5:15 p.m. Conrad Center

Tuesday, September 20

9:30 a.m. PW Circle # 3 Social Room10:00 a.m. Staff Meeting Room 2110:30 a.m. PW Circle # 2 & 4 Fellowship Ha2:00 p.m. Care Team Meeting Room 217:00 p.m. PW Circle # 1 1727 Park Aven

Wednesday, September 214:30 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 229:30 a.m. Mothers Together

7:00 p.m. Session Meeting Vanguard Room

Friday, September 235:45 p.m. Community Group 2107 Maplewood Avenu

Sunday, September 258:30 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. Fellowship Hour Social Room

12:30 p.m. New Members/Inquirers Class (3/5)Connections Classroom

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SERMONNOTESGods Distasteful Generosity

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

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

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

Christof Meyer (12) - Evangelism

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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