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GRACE COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Awakening a Love for Christ in the Heart of Richmond August 13, 2017 The Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:55 a.m. Please fill out the communication card and place it in the offering plate during the offertory. †Please stand for these parts of the service. WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS PRELUDE Brother James’ Air (Psalm 23) M. Searle Wright, 1918-2004 WE GATHER TO GLORIFY GOD †CALL TO WORSHIP Lauren Todd Leader: Come, let us worship God, who keeps his promises. All: Remembering the story of Joseph, the dreamer, we will trust God in the deepest of dark wells and in the sunshine. Leader: Come, let us worship God, who cares for us. All: Remembering Joseph, who went from prisons to palaces, we will praise God! God’s love endures forever.

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GRACE COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Awakening a Love for Christ in the Heart of Richmond

August 13, 2017 The Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:55 a.m. Please fill out the communication card and place it in the offering plate during the offertory.

†Please stand for these parts of the service. WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS PRELUDE Brother James’ Air (Psalm 23) M. Searle Wright, 1918-2004

WE GATHER TO GLORIFY GOD

†CALL TO WORSHIP Lauren Todd Leader: Come, let us worship God, who keeps his promises. All: Remembering the story of Joseph, the dreamer, we will trust God in the deepest of dark wells and in the sunshine. Leader: Come, let us worship God, who cares for us. All: Remembering Joseph, who went from prisons to palaces, we will praise God! God’s love endures forever.

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†HYMN 91 (Red Hymnal) A Mighty Fortress Is Our God Ein’ Feste Burg

Music reprinted under OneLicense.net #A-715262.

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†PRAYER OF CONFESSION

God, you know the long history of your people. You know that even after the miracle of the Red Sea the people spoke against you and Moses. Forgive our complaint. We are often impatient and harsh like the children of Israel. We want things our way, and in a hurry. Forgive us when we demand our own way from you, or from one another. We are sinful; help us see your way. I n Christ’s name, Amen.

†ASSURANCE OF PARDON †GLORIA PATRI 579 (Blue Hymnal) 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.

Children’s Church has wrapped up for the season and will not be meeting this Sunday or through the summer. Children’s worship will resume in September. Know that there is, however, childcare available in room 102 throughout the service for children six and under.

WE HEAR THE WORD OF GOD

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

OLD TESTAMENT READING Genesis 37:12-28 Holy Bible, pp. 33-34 One: The Word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God. SOLO Amazing Grace arr. Jay Althouse, b. 1951 Dan Cook, baritone

(Text can be found in The Presbyterian Hymnal, #280)

NEW TESTAMENT READING Romans 10:5-15 Holy Bible, p. 1034 One: The Word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God. SERMON “Pit-ward” Christopher Tweel

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RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD

†HYMN 85 (Blue Hymnal) What Wondrous Love Is This Wondrous Love

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† APOSTLES’ CREED (IN UNISON)

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.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S 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, for ever. Amen.

WE GIVE THANKS TO GOD PRESENTATION OF TITHES, OFFERINGS, AND GIFTS

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SOLO

O Divine Redeemer Charles Gounod, 1818-1893 Dan Cook, baritone Ah! turn me not away, receive me, tho’ unworthy! Hear Thou my cry, hear Thou my cry, behold, Lord, my distress! Answer me from Thy throne, haste Thee, Lord, to mine aid, Thy pity show in my deep anguish! Let not the sword of vengeance smite me, tho’ righteous Thine anger, O Lord! Shield me in danger, O regard me! On Thee, Lord, alone will I call.

O, divine Redeemer! I pray Thee, grant me pardon, and remember not my sins! Forgive give me, O, divine Redeemer! I pray Thee, grant me pardon, and remember not, O Lord, my sins!

Night gathers round my soul; fearful, I cry to Thee; Come to mine aid, O Lord! Haste Thee, Lord, haste to help me! Hear my cry! Save, Lord, in Thy mercy; hear my cry! Come and save me, O Lord!

O, divine Redeemer! I pray Thee, grant me pardon, and remember not my sins! Save, in the day of retribution, from death shield Thou me, O my God! O, divine Redeemer, have mercy! Help me, my Savior!

†DOXOLOGY Old Hundredth 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

WE GO FORTH TO LOVE AND SERVE

†HYMN 443 (Blue Hymnal; hymn reprinted on the opposite page)

O Christ, the Great Foundation Aurelia

†BENEDICTION

†POSTLUDE

Jig Fugue in C Major Dietrich Buxtehude, 1637-1707

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 Taylor Dickenson and in honor of Nell Dickenson on her birthday by

Suzanne and Pete Sizemore.

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WORSHIP NOTES

Hearing Aids and Large-Print Hymnals are available from the ushers.

As one body of Christ, composed of diverse individuals bound together by the Holy Spirit:

We will join in community across the generational, ethnic, racial, and economic barriers that separate God’s children. We will walk together in a manner worthy of the calling to which we have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

- from our 2012 Vision Statement

Music Notes

Dan Cook has been the baritone section-leader in our Chancel Choir for four years. His wife, Erin, is the alto section-leader and is the accompanist for today’s spiritual. Dan received his Bachelor’s Degree in Vocal Performance from the University of Iowa and later earned his teaching certification from the University of Missouri—St. Louis. He currently teaches Elementary Music in Surry County.

We are grateful to have you join in worship with us this morning. We are a historic Presbyterian church, having celebrated our centennial anniversary in 2015. God has been immensely faithful for over 100 years, and we are eager to step faithfully into the future God has for us! We continue for-ward by walking in light of our mission which was adopted in 2012: to train grateful disciples of Christ, by doing justice, loving mercy, and walking humbly with our God. May you be blessed through worship and fellowship this morning.

Grace Covenant Summer Music Ministry Schedule Sunday, August 20 Alana Carithers, violin; Shawn Welk, oboe The Richmond Symphony Sunday, August 27 Anne O’Byrne, soprano Concert and Opera Irish Soprano Sunday, September 3 Vivien Chen, piano Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church

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August Musicales 2017 Dúo MusArt—Barcelona

International Spanish husband and wife concert artists

Raúl Prieto Ramirez, organ Ma Teresa Sierra, piano

“Spectacular concert by exceptional artists.” (Perm News, Russia)

“Both artists proved themselves to be musicians blessed with a high level of virtuosity, as well as intelligence and deep interpretative insight...both had an extraordinary capacity to establish musical rapport with each other and the audience.” (Francesc Taverna-Bech, Palau de la Musica Catalana, Barcelona)

Dúo MusArt—Barcelona Wednesday, August 16, 7:00 p.m.

PROGRAM

Duets I and II, Op. 3 Charles-Marie Widor Scherzando (1844–1937) Allegro cantabile

Duet Suite for piano and organ Denis Bédard Introduction (b. 1950) Fughetta Minuetto Romance Final

Variations on Carmen by Georges Bizet Vladimir Horowitz (1903–1989) arr. Raúl Prieto Ramirez

- intermission - Rhapsody in Blue George Gershwin (1898–1937) arr. Dúo MusArt

Diptyque pour piano et orgue Jean Langlais Allegro (1907–1991) Allegro

Variations on a Theme by Paganini Witold Lutosławski (1913–1994) arr. Raul Prieto Ramirez

WELCOME TO GRACE COVENANT

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Sermon Notes

In the space below, you are invited to take notes. Next week in Sunday School (9:45 a.m.-10:30 a.m.) we will continue to study the Word heard today. If you would like to have your notes or questions discussed, bring them to your class or email

[email protected] with your class name in the subject line.

General Announcements

Soles4Souls Shoe Drive - Have some extra shoes in the closet and need a reason to clear them out? The mission committee is leading a shoe drive in partnership with Soles4Souls – an organization out of Nashville, TN. Soles4Souls creates sustainable jobs and provides relief through the distribution of shoes and clothing around the world. Here’s how it works: Go through your home and collect new or gently used shoes. Put a rubber band around each pair. Place them inside the large donation boxes located on the second floor of the church office right outside of the Pastor Bobby’s office. Donations can be made anytime between now and Sunday, August 20. A Note about Soles4Souls: The non-profit was founded in 2006 when a few individuals saw the need that existed following the Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004 and Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Since then, they have distributed over 30 million pairs of shoes in 127 countries and all 50 U.S. states. In places where walking is the primary mode of transportation (as well as those areas with other forms of transportation), shoes are a necessity for getting to schools, interviewing for and obtaining jobs, and avoiding disease and infection.

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Mission and Justice

Shalom Farms - Join us the second Saturday of the month, September 9, at Shalom Farms (www.shalomfarms.org) as we help ensure everyone in our city has access to God’s bounteous gift of nutritious produce. This year we will be at the new rural location just off of route 288 at 2676 Venita Road, Midlothian, VA 23113. Please RSVP to Nelson Reveley at [email protected] or 387-8094. Upcoming date is: October 14.

Christian Education and Discipleship The nursery crib room and Sunday School are available for children ages 2 and up.

Sunday School is held every Sunday from 9:45-10:30 a.m.

Summer Sunday School!

This summer's Adult Sunday School will delve into scripture passage and sermon from the previous week's worship service. We'll meet in the Fellowship Hall, with coffee and fellowship from 9:30-9:45 a.m. and the lesson and discussion from 9:45-10:30 a.m. Below is our schedule for the summer. Come join in this opportunity to seek God together around scripture, teaching, and discussion!

August 20 - Matthew 14:22-33 (Rev. Nelson Reveley)

August 27 - Matthew 15:21-28 (Rev. Nelson Reveley)

Special Sunday School Class – On Sunday, August 27, Reverend Bobby will share insights learned while taking the following 3-day course from Dr. Joshua Ralston and Prof. Mona Siddiqui at Union Presbyterian Seminary earlier this month: Understanding and Engaging our Muslim Neighbors: A Continuing Education Course on Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations. As per usual with summer Sunday School, the class will be in the Fellowship Hall and begin at 9:45 a.m. Hope to see you there!

Discipleship Sunday - The start to our new program year is almost here! On September 10, we are hoping that the whole church family will join us in celebrating with a special potluck breakfast at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. In addition to eating and visiting with one another, the CE Committee would like to honor a few of our past teachers for their dedication and scholarship as educators for the GCPC church family. In worship, we will also bless our incoming teachers in their call for the coming year.

Additionally, our first Wednesday Night Supper (WNS) meal will be later that same week on September 13 at 6:00 p.m.

The Christian Education team is looking forward to a great program year with our church family! We will see you on September 10!

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CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER Lord, hear our prayer for...

Willard Shuman, friend of Lisa and Cal Gray; the family and friends of Rev. Newton Todd as they mourn his passing; the family and friends of Josephine Jones Campbell as they mourn her passing; Marjorie and Ed Adams; George and Anne Norris; Suzanne Corley; Rosie Turner; Ann Pais’ daughter-in-law, Jane Pais, with cancer; Susan Farrell’s father, Jim, facing health issues; Cynthia Holmes’ mother, Constance Lockman; George Turner; Steve Cobb and his family; Sudie Wood’s sister, Marion, and her health; Stuart Chapman, David Russell, and all who are serving in our nation’s Armed Forces.

1627 Monument Avenue • Richmond, Virginia 23220 • 804-359-2463 Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Wednesday 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Friday 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon

Email: [email protected] Website: www.grace-covenant.org Radio: WLES 590 AM & 107.7 FM • Live Streaming www.truthnetwork.com (Click “Listen Live,” then “Richmond, Virginia”)

Pastor: Bobby Hulme-Lippert Child Development Center Director: Nicole Flournoy Associate Pastor for Christian Education: Christopher Tweel Administrative Support: Randy Nunn Director of Music and Organist: Christopher Martin Office Manager: Rachel Manke Parish Associate for Outreach & Adult Discipleship: Nelson Reveley

Sunday Morning Openers

August 13 - Rob Rosebro

August 20 - Rick Nochta

August 27 - Brian Baird

September 3 - Paul Zeh

Our worship service is broadcast live from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon on WLES 590 AM and 107.7 FM and is streamed live on www.truthnetwork.com (press “Listen Live,” then select “Richmond”). For podcasts, go to www.grace-covenant.org, click on “Worship,” then the pull-down “Sermons Online” and select the Full Service, Sunday Sermons, or Special Performances you wish to hear. The podcasts are uploaded within an hour of the end-of-broadcast. For Audio CDs, leave a note to the Radio Room in the Glass Office or call the main church office 359-2463. There is no charge for this service, but any contributions to “The Radio Fund” are greatly appreciated and will help to assure the continuation of this ministry.

Fellowship Hour

August 13 - Elizabeth Russell

August 20 - Katie & Jim McCullough

August 27 - Marcia & Tony Manning

September 3 - Kent Cardwell