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P r e p a r a t i o n f o r W o r s h i p

WELCOME TO GRACE COVENANT!

Thank you for joining us today! We are an historic Presbyterian

congregation offering traditional worship and multiple ministriesfor persons of all ages. Please join us following worship

for fellowship in the Social Room. Thank you for turning offyour cell phones, pagers, cameras, and other electronic devices

for the duration of morning worship.

Jesus had no feeling of enmity toward Gentiles though he was amember of the Jewish faith and adhered to a certain degree toJewish social customs. A sudden departure from the establishedtraditions would not only have roused the hatred of the Pharisees

and priests but would also have weakened the faith of hisfollowers. His motives would not have been understood even byhis disciples and the public would have repudiated his as a traitor.This is the reason why Jesus sent his disciples first to the people ofIsrael. They were to be converted first so barriers could be brokenand the principles of a universal brotherhood established.

~George Lamsa,Gospel Light


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A SERVICE FOR THE WORSHIP OFGOD

August 23, 2009 11:00

GATHER TOGLORIFYGOD

PRELUDE Matins (Morning Prayer) Healey Willan(1880-1968)

CALL TO WORSHIP Richard Haney

Pastor: We gather here in the presence of Christ,our friend and our healer.

People: We come to praise and glorify God,aware of our weakness, our smallness, and our pain,but yearning for hope and comfort.Pastor: We long to encounter the living Christ,

the one who seeks to make us whole.People: We celebrate that we are welcomed,

loved, and cherished in this placewhere Christ is alive and dwells among us.Let us rejoice and sing Gods praises!Please stand for these parts of the service.

HYMN 108 (blue) Christ Is Alive! Truro

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Eternal and merciful God,you have loved us with a love beyond our understanding,and you have set us on paths of righteousness for your names sake.Yet we have strayed from your way;we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed,


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through what we have done and what we have left undone.As we remember the lavish gift of your gracesymbolized in baptism, O God,we praise you and give you thanks that you forgive us yet again.Grant us now, we pray, the grace to die daily to sin,and to rise daily to new life in Christ,who lives and reigns with you,and in whose strong name we pray. Amen.

ASSURANCE OF PARDON

ALLELUIA Gelobt Sei Gott

THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Colin William Gibson

GIVE THANKS TOGOD

WELCOME

Please print name and information on the Friendship Register and pass it to your neighbor.

OFFERING

VOLUNTARY My Shepherd Will Supply My Need arr. Nancy TiptonHandbell Trio


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DOXOLOGY 592 (blue) Old Hundredth

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;Praise Him, all creatures here below;Praise Him, above, ye heavenly hosts;Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

HEAR THE WORD OFGOD

CHILDRENS SERMON

OLD TESTAMENT READING Exodus 22:25-31 Holy Bible, p.68

NEW TESTAMENT READING Luke 7:24-30 Holy Bible, p.65

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

SERMON The Syrophoenician Woman Richard Haney

HYMN 275 (red, second tune) Amazing Grace Amazing Grace


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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 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.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.

GLORIAPATRI 579 (blue) Glory Be to the Father Greatorex

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 Lift Thine Eyes (Trio from Elijah) Felix Mendelssohn

Handbell Trio arr. Janice Yarbrough

PRAYER OF INTERCESSION AND 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.


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GO FORTH INGODSNAME

HYMN 111 (red) O God, Our Help in Ages Past St. Anne

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE Postlude in D Major Healey Willan

Join us in the Social Room following worship for refreshments and fellowship.

The flowers are given to the glory of God and in memoryof Russellene Moore Garrett by Willard L. Garrett.

Alleluia, music by Melchoir Vulpius (c. 1560-1615) 1986 by G.I.A. pubications.All rights reserved. Reprinted with permission under OneLicense.net #A-715262.

SERMONNOTES


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THIS WEEK ATGRACE COVENANT

Sunday 9:10 a.m. Prayer Ministry Social RoomAugust 23 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Education Building

10:40 a.m. Session Meeting Chapel11:00 a.m. Worship Service Sanctuary12:00 p.m. Congregational Fellowship Social Room

Monday 10:00 a.m. Child Development Centers Worship Chap August 24 12:00 p.m. Presbyterian Mens Lunch Room B

Tuesday 10:00 a.m. Staff Meeting Room 2August 25

Thursday 9:00 a.m. Grace Notes Volunteers Library August 27 3:00 p.m. Westminster Canterbury Bible Study 1600 Westbrook Avenue

6:00 p.m. Food Committee Meeting 1112 Hollins Road

Friday 7:00 p.m. Richmond Christian Study Center Conference

August 28 -9:00 p.m. Guest Speaker: Ken Myers Third Presbyterian Church

Saturday 9:00 a.m. Richmond Christian Study Center Conference August 29 -11:45 a.m. Guest Speaker: Amy Sherman Third Presbyterian Church

6:30 p.m. Bread Breakers 1406 Greycourt Avenue, Richmond

Sunday 9:10 a.m. Prayer Ministry Social RoomAugust 30 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Education Building

10:40 a.m. Session Meeting Chapel11:00 a.m. Worship Service Sanctuary

12:00 p.m. Congregational Fellowship Social Room4:00 p.m. Community Groups GCPC


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E v e n t s a n d N e w s

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

BULLETIN DEADLINE: submissions forSundays bulletin must be submitted by noonon Wednesday, to the AdministrativeAssistant, Janice Caldwell, in Room 204 (orby e-mail: [email protected]).

GRACE NOTES: submission deadline to themonthly newsletter is the 15th of the month.Volunteers for preparation of the mailing ofSeptembers edition will be needed thisThursday, August 27, from 9:00 a.m. untilapproximately noon. Please meet in thechurchs library, on the second floor of theEducation Building, if youd like to assist!

DEACONS FUND: Grace Covenant has aDeacons Fund to assist members who are infinancial need. Please contact RichardHaney, our Interim Pastor, or Chris Thomas,

our Associate Pastor, to make a request. Allrequests are confidential.

C OM M U N IT Y N EW S

AS YOU PRAY...remember Ann Norris,whose sister, Mary, passed away this week;Sam Lowe, who had hernia surgery lastweek; Lee Tart, who recently had a heartattack and is currently in RockinghamMemorial Hospital in Harrisonburg; KateyWinston and Bill Kerns and their families asthey recover from recent surgery. Alsoremember, Kaete Unterzubers mother, MaryJane Unterzuber, who has recently comehome and will be receiving in-home physical

therapy; and Nela Bostian, who isrecovering at Emeritus on Gaskins Road. In

addition, continue to remember to pray fothose in our church who have lost their jobs

O P P OR T UN IT I E S T O S ER V E

CHURCH WORKERS TODAY: OpenerJakeSavage; GreetersBrian Baird, Kelly andDavid Lacy; Nursery VolunteersSamara

Grinnan, Carson Price, Patricia Clarke (andNikki Hazlegrove); Worship KitsCarolineLeith; Coffee Fellowship TimeKerns; GuesRegister AttendantLisa and Cal Gray.

CHURCHWORKERS FOR NEXT SUNDAY (onAugust 30): OpenerPete SizemoreGreetersBob Copeland and Brian BairdNursery VolunteersLewis Rosebro, MargareCardwell, Lisa Cardwell (and Susan Farrell)Worship KitsCaroline Leith; CoffeeFellowship TimeReveleys; Guest RegisteAttendantJo Garber.

FELLOWSHIP HOUR: If youd like tovolunteer to make the coffee for theFellowship Hour one Sunday, then pleasesign up on the Calendar in the Glass Office

FOODCOMMITTEEMEETING: this ThursdayAugust 27, 6:00 p.m., 1112 Hollins Road

FLOWERS: If you are interested in donatingflowers, then contact Lisa Gray, 673-0587The next date open is September 20.


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WOR SH I P

BAPTISM: Today Colin William Gibson, sonof Lee and Blair Gibson, is being baptizedas a covenant child during our WorshipService.

WE INVITE CHILDREN over the age of 5 toparticipate in the entire service. SpecialWorship Kits for children are available in theNarthex. For children five years of age oryounger, we also have a crib nursery,toddler room, and preschool care.

MUSICNOTES: This mornings special musicis led by a handbell trio. Dana McKnight,

Chris Martin, and Ben Williams are todaysringers. Next weeks guest musician will beAnastasia Jellison, harpist.

HEARING AIDS AND LARGE PRINT HYMNALSare available from the ushers.

THE SERVICE IS BROADCAST LIVE on WLES590 AM.

DISCIPLESHIP

ADULT SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL: Join useach week, at 9:30 a.m. in the FellowshipHall. Next week, August 30, Brian Baird willlead the class, and Kaete Unterzuber will beleading the class on September 6.

CONNECTIONS CLASS: is open to all ages;it is a discussion-based class, whichencourages participation from attendees.This years main topic is that of prayer: howwe pray, how we can pray, and, of course,praying. Class is fun and engaging. Wewelcome you to visit or join!

CLASSES FORCHILDREN: Childrens classeswill continue to meet in their respectiverooms at the usual times. We offer creativeclasses designed to help all our childrenknow and follow Christ in all of lifeInterested in knowing more? Ask Chris

Thomas to tell you about how we help yourchildren grow as disciples.

MUSIC MINISTRY

Soon our choirs will resume their weeklyrehearsals for the busy fall 2009 seasonBelow are the first rehearsal dates and times

for each choir:

Chancel ChoirWednesday, September 9, 7:00 p.m.

Handbell ChoirSunday, September 13, 8:30 a.m.

Child Development Center ChoirWednesday, September 16, 4:00 p.m.

Carol Choir (ages 3-K)Wednesday, September 16, 4:30 p.m.

Junior Choir (grades 1-6)Wednesday, September 16, 5:00 p.m.

Mothers Together ChoirThursday, September 24, 10:00 a.m.

F E L LOWSH I P

COMMUNITY GROUPS: In CommunityGroups we seek to live life together undethe gospel as we build relationships withGod, each other, and our neighbors. Join


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us each Sunday at 4:00 p.m. in the SocialRoom as we gather for fellowship, Biblestudy, and prayer, followed by a meal. Thereis also a group just for men that meets onthe first, third, and fifth Tuesdays at thehome of Brian Baird, 1704 Hanover

Avenue. We usually listen to and talk abouta sermon, catch up on life, and pray foreach other. This is an open group. For moreinformation call Matt Hartman at 212-1961.

RICHMOND CHRISTIAN STUDY CENTER:Conference coming up beginning this Fridayevening (August 28) at 7:00 p.m. at ThirdPresbyterian Church, with guest speaker KenMyers of Mars Hill, Charlottesville. The

conference will continue of Saturdaymorning, from 9:00-11:45 a.m., with guestspeaker Dr. Amy Sherman of Charlottesville.Childcare for children under 5 years isprovided, but space is limited, so RSVP byAugust 26 to reserve your spot, 282-4645extension 110. Cost is $15 in advance, $20at the door for singles; for couples its $15 inadvance, and $20 at the door. For more

information or to register on-line, go towww.richmondstudycenter.org (events). Topreregister by mail, send your check byAugust 24 to Richmond Center for ChristianStudy, 3000 Grove Avenue, Richmond, VA23221.

BREADBREAKERS:will meet THIS SATURDAY,on August 29, at 6:30 p.m., at the home of

Sam Lowe, 1406 Greycourt Avenue,Richmond. There will be guests inattendance, who are medical professionalswho are knowledgeable in the area ofmarathon training, so come with anyquestions you may have!

RALLY DAY! Sunday, September 13.

PRESBYTERIAN WOMENS SALAD SUPPER:Tuesday, September 15, at 6:15 p.m.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPERS ANDPROGRAMS: starts up on September 16, somark your calendars for the kickoff night!

BREAD BREAKERS: will meet at 6:30 p.m. onSaturday, September 19, at the home oDana McKnight, 211 Queen CharlotteRoad, Richmond. Please come and bring afriend. RSVP to 358-8944.

SERVE MEALS TO THE HUNGRY: Volunteersare needed to serve the evening meal onMonday, September 21, from 5:15 p.muntil 6:30 p.m., at Conrad Center, 1400

Oliver Hill Way. If you are interested inhelping, please contact Patrise Sears, 737-1837.

PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN CIRCLE MEETINGS:will start up on Tuesday, September 22.

MOTHERS TOGETHER: will be starting onThursday, September 24, in the FellowshipHall.

MI S S I ON S

FOOD NEEDED FOR WILLIAM BYRDCOMMUNITY HOUSE: Food donations maybe left in the basket in the Glass Office (theoffice on the main floor of the EducationBuilding, near the rear doors). Pleaseconsider giving, as recent donations havebeen sparse.

MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST: CALL FORVOLUNTEERS! October 18-24, 2009, arethe dates of the next mission trip led byBrown Pearson. For information, please calJordan Ball at 484-6011.


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HONDURAS 2010: The next mission trip toHonduras is scheduled for January 10-16,2010. Those who may be interested inparticipating in the 2010 mission trip maycheck out our website, www.KHISH.org(Thats Kurtz Humanitarian Initiative for

Southern Honduras, named for the founderof this effort, which began in 2005). SusanPillsbury David ([email protected]) orCherry Corley ([email protected])can answer your questions about how youmany find your place on our team.

Interim Pastor: Richard HaneyAssociate Pastor: Chris ThomasDirector of Music: Chris Martin

1627 Monument AvenueRichmond, VA 23220

Phone: 804.359.2463Fax: 804.278.6298

[email protected]

Radio: WLES 590 AM

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