January 15, 2017

10:30 a.m.

SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY

PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP

“Eternal God, out of whose mind came this great cosmic universe, we

bless you. Help us to seek that which is high, noble, and good. Help

us in the moment of difficult decision. Help us to work with renewed

vigor for a warless world, a better distribution of wealth, and a

brother/sisterhood that transcends race or color.”Martin Luther King

Gathering Music at 10:20 Grace Praise Band

“Your Grace Is Enough”

“You Are My King”

WE GATHER IN GOD’S NAME

Welcome and Announcements

Prelude “Rhosymedre” Vaughan Williams

Ray Freeman, Organist

Call to Worship

Leader: Sisters and brothers, rejoice. We live sustained by God’s

presence and love.

People: Thanks be to God.

Leader: As we mourn the wounds of God’s children,

People: God weeps with us.

Leader: As we give thanks for brothers and sisters who have lived

in faith,

People: God gives thanks with us.

“I will give you as a light to the nations, that my salvation reach to the end of the

earth.” (Isaiah 49:6)

Please stand if you are able.

Our Missi on:

Growi ng i n Spirit

Li ving as Dis ciples

Serving God’s World

Leader: As we struggle for justice,

People: God struggles with us.

Leader: As we strive for peace,

People: God strives with us.

Leader: As we work to build the beloved community,

People: God works with us.

Leader: As we offer our gifts to all,

People: God blesses us.

Leader: Sisters and brothers rejoice.

All: Sustained by God’s presence and love, we worship God.

Hymn “Here in This Place”

Prayer of Confession

Merciful God, in your gracious presence, we confess our sin and the

sin of the world. Although Christ is among us as our peace, we are a

people divided against ourselves as we cling to the values of a broken

world. The profit and pleasures we pursue lay waste the land and pol-

lute the seas. The fears and jealousies that we harbor set neighbor

against neighbor and nation against nation. We abuse your good gifts

of imagination and freedom, of intellect and reason, and turn them

into bonds of oppression. Lord, have mercy upon us; heal and forgive

us. Set us free to serve you in the world as agents of your reconciling

love in Jesus Christ. Hear now our silent prayers…. Amen.

Song of Supplication “Lord, Have Mercy” (sung 3 times)

Responsive Assurance of Forgiveness

Leader: Christ is our peace; those who are divided he has made one. He has

broken down the barriers of separation by his death and has built us

up into one body, with God. To all who repent and believe, he has

promised reconciliation. So live as people reconciled.

People: Thanks be to God. Amen.

Passing of the Peace

Leader: The peace of the Lord be with you.

People: And also with you.

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Response: 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.

WE PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD

Time for Children

Children ages 3 & 4 are invited to Play n’ Worship in Room 13. Following their

activity, they will be taken to the Nursery. 5-year-olds will attend Bridges to

Worship in the Bridges Room, where they will remain until they are picked up.

Parents, please pick up your children directly after the worship service.

Anthem “Roll Down Justice” Miller

Old Testament Lesson Isaiah 49:1-7

Gospel Lesson John 1:29-42 Pastor: The Word of the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God.

Sermon “Bearing Witness” Rev. Susan Wisseman

WE RESPOND TO GOD’S GRACE

Sharing Our Tithes and Offerings

Offertory “We Unite” Praise Band

Doxology

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 Dedication Francis Gipson

Prayers of the People

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, forever. Amen.

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WE DEPART TO SERVE GOD

Parting Hymn “Lord, the Light of Your Love Is Shining”

Blessing

Postlude “Processional in G Major” Stanley

Ray Freeman, Organist

The postlude is the final amen to our worship. You are invited to remain in the sanctuary

to enjoy this offering of music; if you prefer to leave before the end of the postlude, please

be mindful of those who are listening and greet your friends in the narthex.

The flowers in the sanctuary were

given by Betty’s Fan Club

In Memory of

Betty Vassel

Greeters Today are Members of Club 456

Thanks to our Ushers for Being Here Today!

Jan. 16th OFFICE CLOSINGS Jan. 20th

The Office will be closed on Monday, January 16, for the Martin

Luther King holiday, and on January 20 for Inauguration Day.

We will be open this week from Tuesday, January 17, through

Thursday, January 19, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

CONGREGATIONAL/CORPORATE MEETING

The annual congregational/corporate meeting will be held on Sunday, January 29, immediately following the 10:30 service. The purpose of the meeting will be to present the 2017 budget to the congregation. At the conclusion of the ecclesiastical business, Grace will meet as a corporation. Both meetings will be held in the sanctu-ary. An annual report of the Session, Board of Directors, and Staff, as well as copies of the budget and the Annual Report of the Special Funds Committee, will be available before the meeting. Childcare will be provided.

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YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE through SPECIAL OFFERINGS

The Joy Offering assists church workers in need and supports racial-ethnic

education at Presbyterian-related schools. You gave $1,623 in 2016.

The Peace & Global Witness Offering, received on World Communion

Sunday, supports the Presbyterian Mission Agency in its work of peace and

reconciliation. We keep a portion of the offering, which we designated this

year for the Nablus Interfaith Summer Camp. You gave $1,535 in 2016.

The One Great Hour of Sharing Offering, received at Easter, provides

humanitarian assistance in situations of need nationally and worldwide.

You gave $2,190 in 2016.

Our contributions are part of a collective witness to the love of Jesus Christ.

Thank you for your generous support.

“CAT SCAN” INFORMATION FORUM

Please join us TODAY in Wester Hall after worship for a presentation on the

results of the Congregation Assessment Tool (CAT) survey

that was administered this past Fall.

Bonni Astorino, CAT Coordinator, and members of the

Session will provide an overview of the results and suggest

recommendations for next steps. Refreshments will be

provided.

Entered the Church Triumphant

Frances Julia Lydia Teller Kurtz on 10 January 2017.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, 21 January, 2017, at 10:00 a.m., followed by a reception in Wester Hall. The Burial Service will be on the same day at Fairfax Memorial Park at 1:45 p.m.

...then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known. (I Cor 13:12)

No School Monday...Bowling on Sunday! Meet here at church at 5:30. We'll head over to Bowl America for an evening of fun and bowling! Bring $10 (it's $2.00 night! Shoe rental, games, hot dogs and sodas are all $2.00). Looking ahead to summer! Sign up forms are available for: The Week of Hope Mission Trip - July 9-14 (Open to middle school youth who will be 12 at the start of camp, or entering 7th grade.) Work Camp - July 16-22 (Open to high school youth entering 9th grade and older.)

Coming soon for Elementary School-Age Children:

JULY 17-21

More Information on Registration Will Follow

No School Monday?

...That’s Too Bad!

Save the Date! March 24-26 is Famine Weekend.

We’re going to experience the Heifer Global Village at Shep-

herd’s Spring, Sharpsburg, MD.

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DONATE YOUR USED BOOKS

The Honduras mission team is not planning a used book sale this year, but

you can still turn your used books into donations with a purpose. Bring

them to us, and we will trade them for usable books at local used book stores.

Your re-purposed books can become:

Book collections for the Honduras mission

Books for Nurturing Parenting

Enrichment packs for children at ECHO

If you have books you can donate, please contact Janet Little (703-971-8041),

or Judy Riekse (703-455-9039), for more information.

CELEBRATION OF PASTOR LISA’S MINISTRY

Save the Date: 12 February 2017

Pastor Lisa’s last Worship Service with us will be on

Sunday, February 12. Our celebration of her ministry

at Grace will follow the service at 11:30 a.m. Her last

day in the church office will be Thursday, February 16.

More details will be announced shortly.

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The Reformed Institute Celebrates the Protestant Reformation 500th Anniversary

“The Reformation Heritage and the Struggle for Justice”

The Rev. Dr. Allan Boesak

Saturday, January 28, 2017, 9:00 a.m.

National Presbyterian Church

4101 Nebraska Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016

Presenter, Rev. Dr. Boesak, played a leadership role in the struggle to end

apartheid. He is one of the better known proponents of liberation theology in

Africa, and was a key figure in the WARC’s declaring apartheid a heresy.

Registration is not necessary, but is helpful.

Register at www.reformedinstitute.org or with Mary Hill, 703-518-5125.

Aging with Grace Activities...

DINNER OUT WITH THE TRAILBLAZERS

Good food, good conversation, good people! Tuesday, January 17, 5:00 p.m.

At Eleni’s in Springfield

BROWN BAG LUNCH

Bring your lunch and come watch Just To Live in Peace, Christians of the Holy Land, a documentary of today’s indigenous Christian people. Our own Mill Olver will provide us with an update on the Middle East Working Group.

Wednesday, January 18, 12:45 p.m.

FROM THE C. S. LEWIS INSTITUTE...

In the past six months, we have been praying and strategizing with a group of pas-tors and ministry leaders to find ways for the Church in Greater Washington, DC, to share the love and Good News of Jesus Christ with our Muslim neighbors. One way we convey this to the public is through events where experts can bring knowledge to light. You are invited to come meet:

Dr. Jerry Root in an Evening of Desserts and Conversation Friday, January 27, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Dr. Root is the Director of the Wheaton Evangelism Initiative, and is a world-class authority on the life and writings of C. S. Lewis. Dr. Root will give a special presen-tation on C. S. Lewis, Evangelism and Engaging the Culture, after which there will be time for Q&A.

When: Friday, January 27, 2017 from 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Where: Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church 3901 Gallows Rd., Annandale, VA 22003

Registration: $15 per participant (includes coffee/tea and dessert)

For more information, email: staff@cslewisinstitute.org or call (703) 894-1090

"A cheerful heart is good medicine." Proverbs 17:22.

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FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Many guests come to the Family Room with events held by outside groups, Grace committees and groups, and the Grace Weekday Preschool. Many of them will see Grace for the first time, and we’d like the Family Room (and all areas of the church) to be welcoming for all our visitors.

If you use this space, please make sure that your group tidies up and neatly stores belongings that are left behind, and that you turn off all appliances. Please remove old materials and equipment that are no longer used by your group. Contact the Board or the office if you need help finding storage space for your meeting supplies. Thanks for making Grace open and friendly to all.

ENROLLMENT IS

OPEN AT THE

GRACE WEEKDAY

PRESCHOOL

FOR THE 2017-2018

SCHOOL YEAR!

Come to the Family Fun Night and Open House to learn more about the

Preschool. Tell your friends who have pre-

schoolers.

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PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER… (James 5:16)

Please pray for Grace Family Members and Friends:

Donna and Kevin Baetsen, Judy Bernal (Virginia Beach),

Rhea Boswell, Cameron Buckley, Stan Dreyer,

Reecie Ford, Harry Gault, Lou Gaudian (Aarondale),

Clara Gipson (Manor Care Fair Oaks), James Lawson,

Jenell Phillips, George Towery, Malcolm Weaver, and

Our Missionary in the West Bank, Kate Taber

Former Pastor: Paul Eckel

The mothers of: Veronica Crump*, Rob Gold, Mary Hawkins (Jean), Beth Jenkins Smith (Marie), Meg Rogers (Beth), Scott Rogers (Lyall), Hiede Sowdon, Phillip Spiess (Dorothy), and Dave Treasure (Hilda)

The fathers of: Raven Fox, Janet Little (Al Dieumegard), and Penny Newsome

The son of: Rhea Boswell (Scott)

The daughters of: Rich and Kathy Calahan (Lynn), and Bob and Valerie Patrick (Molly Chacko)

The brothers of: Ed Bryant (Paul) and Nelson Thurman (Dennis)

The sister of: Penny Newsome (Susan)

The aunt of: Roy Giese (Wilma Ditter)

The daughters-in-law of: Marie Lawall (Lisbeth*), and Warren and Maria Clayton (Julie - deployed to Korea)

The sister-in-law of: Peter Smith (Annette)

The nephews of: Claire Manger (Edward & Scott) and Dave Little (Sean)

The niece of: Rosalie Lawson (Marcie)

The cousins of: John Grimes (Lori), Donna Lucas (Angela), Nancy Machado (Jan), and Valerie Patrick (Virginia).

The friends of: Cindi Bryant (Anna), Dave Buckley (Angie), Reecie Ford (Kate), Raven Fox (Deanna), Rosalie Lawson (Stephanie), Donna Lucas, Penny Newsome (Lisa and Louis), Hiede Sowdon (Dylan), and

Chris Thurman (*Chronic, ongoing situation)

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WE ARE VERY GLAD YOU CHOSE TO

WORSHIP WITH US TODAY!

We encourage you to share requests

for prayer. You may do so by completing prayer

cards found in the pew racks and placing them

in an offering plate.

Trust your children to the care of our nursery workers.

We provide childcare for children, infants through

3 years old, in the Nursery Suite down-stairs, Rooms 3 & 5.

Please pick up children directly after worship.

Worship Bags are avail-able in the Narthex for preschoolers to third-graders. Please return bags to the Narthex

after the service.

Grace 101, An “Inquirer’s Class” If you would like to

learn more about the Presbyterian Church, Grace Church, and membership, speak

to our pastors.

Grace Weekday Preschool

The Preschool is a Christian-based developmental

program & ministry. For information call

703-451-3314.

GRACE CALENDAR - Through January 22nd Sunday, Jan. 15

9:15 AM Christian Education Var. Locations

10:30 AM Worship for the Lord’s Day Sanctuary

11:30 AM Cat Scan Information Forum Wester Hall

5:30 PM Youth Group Off Site

Monday, Jan. 16 MLK Holiday - Office Closed

7:00 PM Joyful Ringers Practice Sanctuary

8:00 PM AA Family Room

Tuesday, Jan. 17

10:00 AM AA Choir Room

5:00 PM Trailblazers Eleni’s

Wednesday, Jan. 18

9:00 AM Grand Involve (Bus Reserved) Off-Site

10:00 AM Board of Directors Meeting Library

12:45 PM AWG Brown Bag Lunch Family Room

7:00 PM Session Family Room

7:00 PM NVDECS Foundation Wester Hall

Thursday, Jan. 19

5:30 PM Nurturing Parenting Var. Locations

7:30 PM Middle-East Working Group Library

7:30 PM Adult Discipleship

7:30 PM Grace Choir Rehearsal Choir Room

8:50 PM Praise Band Rehearsal Sanctuary

Friday, Jan. 20 Inauguration Day - Office is Closed

Saturday, Jan. 21

8:30 AM Board of Directors Meeting Room 10

9:00 AM Women’s Fellowship Family Room

10:00 AM Kurtz Memorial Service and Reception Sanctuary/WH

11:00 AM Grace Knitters Family Room

Sunday, Jan. 22

9:15 AM Christian Education Var. Locations

10:30 AM Worship for the Lord’s Day Sanctuary

6:00 PM Youth Group Var. Locations

STAFF

LISA KENKEREMATH Interim Pastor

Office Days and Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9:30 am - 2:00 pm

703-451-2900 press #2, ext 207; E-mail: pastor@gracepresby.org

SUSAN WISSEMAN Stated Supply Associate Pastor

Office Days and Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 9:30 am - 3:00 pm 703-451-2900 press #3, ext 205; E-mail: susan@gracepresby.org

YVETTE MOY Aging With Grace Director

Office Days and Hours: Monday - 9:00 am-12:00 pm;

Tuesday-Thursday, 10:00 - 3:00 pm; Friday, 9:00 am - 11:00 am 703-451-2900 press #4;

E-mail: aging@gracepresby.org

VERONICA CRUMP Treasurer

E-mail: vlcrump@gmail.com

SCOTT SEIFRIED Music Director

E-mail: sseifried@yahoo.com

RAY FREEMAN Organist/Pianist/Accompanist E-mail: rfreeman504@comcast.net

JIM DUNSTAN Hand Bell Choir Director

E-mail: moonmanjimd@hotmail.com

VIRGINIA BOUCHARD Interim Office Manager

Office Days and Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm;

Fridays: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm 703-451-2900 press #1, ext 206;

E-mail: manager@gracepresby.org

S E S S I ON

Coleen Austin Aging With Grace; Stephen Ministry; Congregational Care

Lee Bartlett Nursery/Bridges to Worship

Cindi Bryant Human Resources

Ed Bryant Nominating/Stewardship

Dave Buckley Missions

Maria Clayton Preschool

Kim Hatfield Youth Ministry

Alan Goldstein Communications

Nancy Machado Children’s Discipleship

Joe Miller Evangelism

Penny Newsome Worship

Michael Phillips Finance

John Sowdon Fellowship

Nelson Thurman Adult Discipleship

Greta Miller, Clerk Lisa Kenkeremath, Moderator

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Scott Anckner

Craig Crooks

Kent Ford, Chairman

Rob Gold

Scott Rogers

Peter Smith

E-mail: gpcbod@gmail.com

Contact information for Session and the Board of Directors is posted in the church office and on the GPC website.

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