May 2014

Grace Notes Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church Volume 44, Issue 5 May 2014

Mutually Encouraged Last summer, Reverend Samuel Misrowoda and Reverend David Nambu first showed up for worship in the sanctuary of Grace Covenant. Since then, weve enjoyed their company both on Sundays and throughout each week. On May 27, however, they return to Ghana to continue their pastoral ministry. While we will certainly miss their presence, we give thanks for the many blessings God has shared through them.

In the fall, they joined in a trip to Shalom Farms. Upon arriving, David re-marked, You know, the Lord showed me in a dream that I would see this farm in America. I was meant to come here and serve. They both went on to say how much the farm reminded them of their home, and the blessing it was to serve in a way that God had already shown them.

During Advent, the two of them offered healing prayer over many of us at the conclusion of the worship service. Many of you shared that you had never known the warmth of the Spirit working through another in quite the same way as you did when they offered prayer. During Lent, they led a Wednesday evening worship ser-vice. Rev. David preached on joy, reminding us that the joy of the Lord is our strength (Neh. 8:10). Samuel then led us in prayer for Grace Covenant and Richmond.

Finally, throughout their time here, they have shown up ear-ly to the sanctuary on Thursday and Friday mornings, and they have prayed fervently for this congregation, often be-ginning in manifold thanks and then moving to petitions on behalf of our children and the city of Richmond. I have been humbled by their passion for Gods work among us.

In particular, I have been uniquely humbled in the way they have prayed for me. O Lord God, Bobby did not choose this church, you called him. You chose him. Now you equip him. Why do they always remind God that I did not choose Grace Covenant? Ive decided its be-cause I easily forget that truth, and soon try to figure things out in my own strength. I imagine we all do. At a fundamental level, none of us chose Grace Covenant or our following of Jesus. God has done that, which assures us that in our walking God will equip us for the way before us.

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BREAD BREAKERS

Please join us for the first Bread Breakers of 2014 on

Saturday, May 17, 2014, at 6:30 p.m.

at the home of Dana McKnight.

Please bring either an appetizer, main dish,

side dish or dessert to share.

ALL ARE WELCOME!

Please RSVP 358-8944 211 QUEEN CHARLOTTE RD.

Church Work Day

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon

Projects will be assigned at that time

Contact Wayne Casey 221-2599 with questions

Presbyterian Womens Salad Supper

Please come and bring a salad to share

Tuesday, May 6 at 6:00 p.m.

Birthday Offering will be collected

Hosted by Circle 1

PW Circle 1

Evening Circle

7:00 p.m.

1727 Park Avenue

Hostess: Laura Leigh

Savage

PW Circle 2

11:00 a.m.

Vanguard Room

Hostesses: Nell Dick-

enson and Joy Nevin

PW Circle 3 9:30 a.m. Social Room Hostess: Pat Ball

All Circles Meet on Tuesday, May 13

Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church,

Thank you so much for all of your support during the Easter sea-son! We had a great month in April talking about spring weather, colors, plants, and animals. We loved learning about new life, and how Jesus loved us so much that he came to the Earth to give US new life! We watched eggs hatch to demonstrate how life is born, and celebrated Gods love for us with songs, egg hunts, and other fun activities. Thank you especially for hosting your annual Easter egg hunt, which I know many families enjoy

every year. We hope your Easter was as great as ours! Now with Easter and the spring lessons of April behind us, we look forward to consistent (finally!) warm weather and the transition into our summer program. For May, children will explore the mechanics of how we are able to go from place to place with next months child-favorite theme of transportation! We will learn that humans can travel using their own body power, with their own two feet or even on a bicycle! They will learn what cars are and different parts of the car such as steering wheel, wheels, brakes, and horns, as well as trucks and different uses for trucks such as carrying car-go or performing industrial jobs. They will explore all different types of trains, and learn how trains import and export goods throughout the country, as well as look at airplanes and boats, and talk about how they are used for travel across the ocean. Through the concept of travel, children will also be in-troduced to the idea of places in other parts of the world, and how things there may be different. We may even get to explore some of the more obscure types of transportation, like hot air balloons, dog sleds, motorcycles, and other fun topics! We are so excited about our transportation adventures!

P.S. GCPC members: Have a unique mode of transportation like a motorcycle or an antique car? Do you have a two-seater bicycle or jet-ski that would be easy to bring to the school? Do you have something else that we havent thought of, and also want to contribute to our Preschoolers education next month? E-mail me at [email protected] and we would LOVE to organize a time for you to come share your fun mode of transportation with our ever-curious and easily excited little learners!

Thanks again for all of your support.

- Nicole Williams, CDC Director

3rd Saturdays at Shalom Farms! This month Shalom Farms will be on May 17. Join us the third Saturday of every month, for a morning out on the farm as we assist in ensuring local, healthy produce is available to everyone in our city. We will leave from the GCPC parking lot at 9:00 a.m. and return by 1:00 p.m. Bring along a sack lunch. Please RSVP to Nelson Reveley, 387-8094 or [email protected]

Giving Thanks

Rev. Samuel Misrowoda and Rev. David Nambu will be going back to Ghana on May 27. Since joining us last summer, they have been an immense blessing to the Grace Covenant family. They have prayed over us, with us, and for us, they have led WNL programs and worship, and they have been incredible friends and encouragers among us. They give us many reasons to be thankful!

Some of you have inquired if there is a way you/we can give a special monetary gift to them before they leave. And, in fact, Samuel and David have indicated that the ministries to which they return can use whatever financial support might be available.

In light of that, the Session has approved a fund to which you may donate if you would like to support their ministries back in Ghana. Simply write a check out to whatever amount you would like to give and put For Ministry in Ghana on the memo line so that Martha can ensure your donation is properly allo-cated to this fund. Please make your donation by Friday, May 16, as we will present this gift to them on Sunday, May 18.

Blessings in Christ, Bobby

Vacation Bible School Is Coming!

Clean Water for All Gods Children Join us June 14 through June 18! We still need volunteers. Can you help with crafts? Or music? Or Bible stories? Please let Christopher Tweel know: [email protected].

In the coming weeks register online or look for sign-up sheets in your bulletin.

Dinner nightly and fun for the whole family!

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 CDC Chapel

10:00 am

2 Cycling Race 3 Cycling Race

4 Cycling Race Prayer 9:15 am

Sunday School 9:30 am

Worship 10:55 am

New Members Join!

Fellowship Hour 12:15 pm

5 Mens Lunch 12 noon

6

Staff Meeting 10:00 am

PW Salad Supper 6:00 pm

7

Care Team 3:30 pm

Junior Choir Party 5:00 pm

WNL 6:00 pm

Chancel Choir 7:15 pm

8 CDC Chapel

10:00 am

9 10

VCU English Department Graduation

11 Mothers Day Prayer 9:15 am


Worship 10:55 am



Christian Education

Meeting 6:00 pm

13 PW CIRCLES

see page 3


Finance Committee Meeting

6:00 pm

Worship Meeting 7:00 pm

14

Care Team 3:30 pm

WNL 6:00 pm


15

CDC Chapel

10:00 am

SESSION Meeting

7:00 pm

16

17 Shalom Farms 9:00 am

GC and CDC BBQ 3:00 pm (end of Sun-

day School Cookout)

Bread Breakers 6:30 pm

211 Queen Charlotte Rd.

18 Prayer 9:15 am


Worship 10:55 am



20


Deacons Meeting 6:00 pm Property Committee Meeting

7:00 pm

21 GRACE NOTES

ARTICLES DUE!!!!!

Care Team 3:30 pm

CDC Board Meeting 5:00pm

22 CDC Chapel

10:00 am

Boaz and Ruth Dinner

23 24

25 Prayer 9:15 am

Fellowship Breakfast 9:30 am

Worship 10:55 am


26 MEMORIAL DAY

CHURCH OFFICE

and CDC CLOSED

27


28

Care Team 3:30 pm 29 CDC Chapel

10:00 am

31 Church Work Day

9:00 am

May

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 CDC Chapel

10:00 am

2 Cycling Race 3 Cycling Race

4 Cycling Race Prayer 9:15 am


Worship 10:55 am

New Members Join!



6


PW Salad Supper 6:00 pm

7

Care Team 3:30 pm

Junior Choir Party 5:00 pm

WNL 6:00 pm


8 CDC Chapel

10:00 am

9 10

VCU English Department Graduation

11 Mothers Day Prayer 9:15 am


Worship 10:55 am



Christian Education

Meeting 6:00 pm

13 PW CIRCLES

see page 3


Finance Committee Meeting

6:00 pm

Worship Meeting 7:00 pm

14

Care Team 3:30 pm

WNL 6:00 pm


15

CDC Chapel

10:00 am

SESSION Meeting

7:00 pm

16

17 Shalom Farms 9:00 am

GC and CDC BBQ 3:00 pm (end of Sun-

day School Cookout)

Bread Breakers 6:30 pm

211 Queen Charlotte Rd.

18 Prayer 9:15 am


Worship 10:55 am



20


Deacons Meeting 6:00 pm Property Committee Meeting

7:00 pm

21 GRACE NOTES

ARTICLES DUE!!!!!

Care Team 3:30 pm

CDC Board Meeting 5:00pm

22 CDC Chapel

10:00 am

Boaz and Ruth Dinner

23 24

25 Prayer 9:15 am

Fellowship Breakfast 9:30 am

Worship 10:55 am


26 MEMORIAL DAY

CHURCH OFFICE

and CDC CLOSED

27


28

Care Team 3:30 pm 29 CDC Chapel

10:00 am

31 Church Work Day

9:00 am

Grace Notes Deadline: May 21 is the deadline for

submissions for our June edition.

Openers/Closers May 4 Rob Rosebro May 11 Cal Gray May 18 Rick Nochta May 25 Wayne Casey

Fellowship Hour

May 4 Janet and Tom Miller May 11 Dana McKnight May 18 Joy and John Nevin May 25 Debbie Pritchett Connections Sunday School Class

Starting Sunday, April 27, our Seminary Intern, Luke Woodcock, will be leading the Connections Sunday School class on a brief four-week tour of the book of the Revelation of John. This class will both explore some of the major themes and analyze some of the more difficult or complex sections of John's Revela-tion. Come join us as we faithfully seek to learn more about this mysterious text that is so strongly debated by Christians!

May Birthdays 2- Lisa Cardwell

2- Pete Sizemore

3- C. T. Anderson

3- Luke Janney

4- Diane Davis

5- Cullen Peters

7- Whitney Alexander

7- Grace Battle

7- Jason Griffin

7- Will Janney

8- Nancy States

9- Brent Corby

12- Margaret Cardwell

14- John Harris

15- Eleanor McClanahan

16- Wil Dickerson

17- Mary Reid McCullough

20- Curt Kennedy

20- Toni Whittet

21- Brian Baird

21- Jeanie Kennedy

22- Jane Londrey

22- Leah Soukup

25- Erika Tabor

27- Katie McCullough

30- Tony Manning

Attention all Grace Covenant families with children and all CDC families!!

GCPC CE will be hosting our second annu-al End of Sunday School cookout on Saturday, May 17, at the church from

3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.

Please mark your calendars now and plan to come out on that day to meet the other

families who make up our church school family.

Well enjoy good food and good fun together. There will be games and activi-

ties for all our children.

Please look for more details to follow this notice. We hope to have another great time

of fun and fellowship this year!

We welcome Moriah Illsley! Moriah is here on Sunday mornings teaching our Elementary Sunday School Class. I am currently a junior at Virginia Commonwealth University and am studying Psychology. My passion in life is to serve the Lord with the gifts He gave me in teaching and aiding chil-dren. I could not imagine anything bet-ter than to play with kids for the rest of my life and plan to pursue a career in Play Therapy. I enjoy sports, dancing, writing, and playing ukulele. I have been teaching Sunday school for over five years now and am overjoyed to be able to watch His little ones grow in their faith.

PLEDGES FOR LOAVES AND FISHES FUND DUE MAY 1ST!

The Loaves and Fishes Fund was created in 2012 to multiply our congregation's ca-pacity to aid others in need both at home and abroad. Half of the funds directly assist local families who have fallen upon hard times. This year, one of the many families we helped included a single mother seeking a fresh start along with her wonderful elementary school aged kids. This strong family is adjusting very well and has not only enjoyed visiting with us in worship, but even invited ten people to join with us at the RISC meeting in early April.

The other half of the Loaves and Fishes Fund is distributed amongst the international missions we support at Grace Covenant. One of these missions is led by Nate and Faith Walter who work among over 100,000 pil-grims who come each year to France and Spain to hike the "Way of St. James." The Walters live in Santiago, Spain, the ending point for most people on their journey, which they have often undertaken during times of great transition and openness to the Gospel in their lives. Later this spring, the Walters and their missionary team will be opening the Pilgrim House Welcome Center, which will be staffed by Christians who will offer

hospitality to the pilgrims and share their faith.

The Loaves and Fishes Fund has been an immense blessing to our church and those families and ministries we have supported through it. We give God praise for the life it has poured into our ministry, and we hope you will fill out a pledge card and join in its support this year!

In Christ, The Missions Committee

MID-WEEK FELLOWSHIP

Each Wednesday evening we gather at 6:00 p.m. for table fellowship, followed by a program from 6:30-7:15 p.m. All are welcome! Childcare is available. For more information contact

Vanessa Strait in the church office at 359-2463, or [email protected]

Meals for May:

May 7: Spaghetti with meat sauce, garlic bread, and sheet cake.

May 14: Potato bar, salad, biscuits, and brownies.

Haiti, a devastated land, bereft of HOPE?

The most impoverished western nation is Haiti. Some have even said its on the economic and cultural ash-heap of history. Three centuries ago, Haiti became a port-of-call for slave trade, its population was dimin-ished, and language was supplanted. The next two centuries, the country faced bloody revolts, unstable leader-ship, and disease, leaving the population as oppressed people victims of local, national and foreign powers.

Haiti has an agricultural economy (sugar, coffee, cotton) but half of the food is imported. In the last four years, it has been devastated by a 7.0 earthquake and two hurricanes, leaving three million homeless, over 300,000 dead, and a cholera epidemic. Its current tent city population is 300,000. Essentially, the land was flattened; health clinics and government buildings destroyed. All land records were destroyed adding to a diso-riented population.

Robert D. Luptons book, Toxic Charity, emphasized all charitable missions should begin with rela-tionships with the people. Thats how the gospel sends the church the way, the truth, the life. This is the guiding principle for the Presbytery of the James. Local or foreign mission endeavors are to give HOPE a chance. Three years ago, clergy leaders within the POJ created the Haiti Purpose Group (HPG) and one year ago, commissioned Cindy Corell with PC(USA) World Mission as a PC(USA) mission co-worker in Haiti.

Cindy is the presbyterys link to PC(USA) World Mission and to Haiti. The HPG is composed of members from seven presbytery churches. The initial effort has been for fact finding and to begin a process of developing strategies and a campaign to combat challenges faced by the Haitian people. Our challenge is to identify those issues where the presbytery can be most effective. Last October the HPG began visiting each of Haitis subdivisions (cities, villages, and rural communities). In January, the groups second visit was two-fold: 1) conversations with local people, and 2) develop an understanding of Cindys working relationship with six of the eleven organizations of FONDOMA (Fondasyon Men a Men a Ayiti) Hand to Hand in Haiti. She has gained the confidence with the members and leaders of FONDOMA.

The HPG had conversations with locals about children going to school without school supplies, teach-ers working without pay, and empty school food supply rooms. In the Sequin community, there was lack of clean water, and decent roads, erosion, and no nearby health clinics. Fishermen and women working in the fish markets told of their struggles. Women rights group told of their challenges. Farmers from ODEPOL told of the loss of property (land) and equipment but they have a continued hope and strength that is impressive in its depth and breadth.

FONDOMA began organizing four years ago and unfortunately almost immediately had to go into dis-aster response mode following the 2010 earthquake. FONDOMA is now prioritizing their long-term goals and Cindy, as a companionship facilitator and member of their Executive Council, is part of that process. In this role she will act as a bridge to connect churches in the US with opportunities for service in Haiti. To quote Cin-dy: I thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the support you have sent to begin and nurture the work of Joining Hands in Haiti. It is GOOD work. It is GOD work, and I'm blessed to be in the middle of it all.

The POJ's work with Cindy in Haiti has begun and is underway. Further trips will be made, issues will be re-fined, and strategies will be considered as we discern where and what resources can be provided. The group hopes that the presbyterys churches will be interested in developing relationships and service opportunities.

Thank You! Thank you, Dick and Margaret Cardwell, for hosting the annual GCPC Easter Egg Hunt at your beautiful home on Saturday, April 19. Thanks too to Lewis and Kent and all the Cardwell grandchildren who pitched in to make this such a special day for all of us. Everyone had a great time hunting for the

500 eggs hidden all over your lovely yard, including those three golden eggs. And enjoying all the good cookies and getting pictures taken with the pretty Easter bunny this year. (Thanks, Cameron!) Thank you for adding this fun event to our wonderful Easter weekend!

Dear Caring and Loving Grace Covenant Friends, THANK YOU for the cards, flowers, visits, delicious food, and especially your prayers. Knowing you were al-ways there, backing me up, meant so much and that has helped me grow stronger and able to do many activities independently. I miss you all and look forward to seeing you soon. Grace and Peace, Jean Appich

Memorial Day Sunday School Hour Fellowship Breakfast. On Sunday, May 25, we will not schedule any Sunday School classes because so many folks go away that weekend, including many of our teachers. Those of us who do not flee the city will gather at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall to enjoy Christian fellowship and a light breakfast. The Christian Education ministry is happy to serve coffee and juice and bagels and cream cheese. Our children can eat and play and the rest of us can eat and enjoy the company of each other, before we gather for worship. Well do something simi-lar again on Labor Day weekend, August 31. Please mark your calendars and well see you all for breakfast.

Yard Sale for Honduras As you go about your spring clean-ing, please keep in mind that one of Grace Covenant's partners in the Honduras mission, Immanuel Episcopal Church in Mechan-icsville, will once again be having a yard sale. 100% of the pro-ceeds will benefit the KHISH medical and dental clinics of which Grace Covenant has also been a part since 2005. The date for this spring's yard sale will be May 24. Small items may be brought to GC in the preceding week. For larger items or large quantities, or if you have any questions, please contact [email protected] or call 387-2302.

For Honduras

A Minute for Missions: Partnership with Boaz & Ruth

In March and April, our congregation has been blessed by several different but wonderful interactions to strengthen our relationship with the Boaz & Ruth ministry and its participants. B&R is a ministry that has suc-cessfully reduced violence in its Highland Park neighborhood by more than 60% by going about God's work of grace: encouraging people to rebuild their lives through a faith community and opening jobs in its social enterprises to those in need of second chances.

During our March Service Day, volunteers went over to Highland Park to sort and hang clothes in the Sunny Days thrift shop or paint apartment rooms in B&R's temporary housing. We got to know some of their recent graduates and their stories and stayed to enjoy lunch at their Firehouse 15 restaurant.

GCPC has also been visiting our Highland Park neighbors en masse as part of our Fourth Thursdays ministry, dining at Firehouse 15 in fellowship with each other and getting to know the staff, which is made up largely of recent program graduates. We turn out an average of about 20 GCPC members a month and combine our ef-forts with Union Presbyterian Seminary to produce a full house and full bellies of comfort food!

Finally, more than a dozen GCPC members were a part of Team Boaz & Ruth, whose bright green shirts gave us targets to cheer for in the crowd during the Monument 10K. Luke Woodcock ran a Saturday morning train-ing team; we made some new friends in the process of spreading awareness for this cause.

We are grateful for the chance to get to better know this ministry of grace and our neighbors in Christ. If you would like to would join our Thursday night dinner gathering, please email [email protected]. There is no continuing obligation, and you will receive no more than one reminder email per month.

In Christ, The Missions Committee

Stewardship Corner Marchs contributions of $45,000 were up well over a third higher than Februarys, due in part to the month having five Sundays. The total, however, was down slightly from March a year ago after adjusting for contributions received attributable to prior year pledges. For the first quarter of this year total contributions of $127,900 are slightly higher than the same period last year after adjusting for amounts received at-tributable to pledges made for the prior year. Total income of $164,400 for the first quarter is up about 13% from last year after similar adjust-ment, due mostly to increased rental income.

Despite fuel costs of $5,900 expenses in March of $49,700 were fairly routine. For the first quarter of this year expenses are up about 10% over the same period last year, due mostly to increased personnel costs. For March income exceeded expenses by $6,900, and for the first quarter by a little over $1,300.

In March the Loaves and Fishes collection amounted to $1,480, and Five Cents Per Meal $601, including $392 collected as Elite Ate in lieu of an earlier Souper Bowl offering.

YOU C N HELP Our church has been giving non-perishable foods items to the William Byrd Community House for several years to help assist their food pantry. The William Byrd Community 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 items and toiletries to maintain themselves and their families. These are everyday items that Food Stamp dollars will not cover and may be very costly to a low-income family. We have participated in this ministry by giving non-perishable food items. In the past Grace Covenant has collected food one Sunday a month but this is a collection we are able to take every week. Items can be placed in the grocery cart outside the Social Room. YOU CAN HELP in the simplest ways!

Fellowship Activity PEOPLE Group in June at the RIVAH! PEOPLE Group will be on Saturday, June 22, at Sid Yates River House on the Rappahanock River. Come that afternoon to enjoy the river. We will eat at 6:00 p.m. Hotdogs, hamburgers, and all the fixings will be provided. Please bring an appetizer, vegetable, salad, or dessert to share (enough for 10 adults). We hope to see you there.

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The reasons for thanks could continue, but it is worth mentioning that Samuel and David have also been immensely grateful to Grace Covenant. At our last congregational luncheon, Samuel and David offered a few reflections of their time among us. You have been their first experience of the United States and Gods church in this country.

Some of their highlights? We love how you all eat together. You spend time around the table with one another! This, they said, was something they wished to bring back to their context where such fellowship is less frequent. They noted, too, the joy that the handbells gave them (We have never seen this in wor-ship! they exclaimed). They observed the reverence that our silence in worship allows, and they hope some of that informs their often lively services of worship. While we soon bid them farewell, we know that in Christ will remain forever family with them. They have encouraged us to stay in touch with them, and let them know how to pray for and with us. Indeed, it is my hope that we will continue to be mutually encouraged by each others faith (Rom. 1:12). I look for-ward to how God continues the good work already begun in our partnership in the Gospel.

Cupids Arrow Scores a Hit at GCPC! On Saturday, May 24, Virginia Hudson and Nate McKinnon will be married by Nelson Reveley in our beautiful sanctuary. (Cheryl Jacobs will be doing the flowers!) This heartwarming event is the culmination of a romance that sparked shortly after Nate joined Grace Covenant and the Disciples Class. What a thrill for us to celebrate this dynamic young couple. Both are avid cyclists in their spare time. Nate is a graduate with an engineer degree from Rutgers University, and Virginia is an attorney with Capital One. Cheers and many years of happiness as you embark upon one of life's most meaningful and blessed adventures!

ANNOUNCING: NEW HONDURAS TEAM

The Missions Committee is pleased to announce the formation of a new team to study the ways that Grace Covenant may be of ser-vice to our brothers and sisters in Honduras. The annual medical/dental/eye brigades will continue in the first weeks of January every year (Next dates: January 1-10, 2015). We will also continue to support interim medical clinics by Dr. Adolfo Moreno to our villages of Puerto Grande and Moropocay, so that patients with ongoing medical needs such as hypertension, dia-betes, and epilepsy may receive continuous and uninterrupted care. The purpose of this team will be to educate ourselves in the needs of the folks in Honduras and the ways we may best partner with them. We will nurture our relationship with Reverend Mark Wright, PC(USA) mission coworker in Honduras. Preparations for the January mission trip will be ongoing. Interested? Please contact [email protected] or call 387-2302 to express your willingness to be part of the team. Dates/times for meeting will be determined by agreement among interested parties. Whether your gift is in teaching, preaching, service, or fundraising, all are welcome.

Bobby Hulme-Lippert Pastor [email protected] Chris Martin Director of Music and Organist [email protected] Vanessa Strait Administrative Assistant [email protected] Martha Rubin Bookkeeper [email protected] Christopher Tweel Christian Education Coordinator for children [email protected] Luke Woodcock Seminary Intern [email protected] Church Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.

Phone: (804) 359-2463

Fax: (804) 278-6298

www.grace-covenant.org

Sundays: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages in the Education Building 10:55 a.m. Worship Service in the Sanctuary 12:00 noon Congregational Fellowship in the Social Room Grace Covenant Child Development Center

Nicole Williams Director [email protected] www.gracecovenantcdc.com

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 (Co-M), Property (Co-M) Matt Hartman (16) - Missions (M) Virginia Hudson (14) Cheryl Jacobs (15) CE/Discipleship (M), Caroline Leith (15) - Fellowship (C-M), Katie McCullough (16) - Administration (Co-M) Dana McKnight (14) - Worship (Co-M), Christof Meyer (15) Evangelism (M) Joy Nevin (14) - Fellowship (Co-M) Everett Reveley (15) - Finance (Co-M), Property (Co-M) Pete Sizemore (16) - Administration (Co-M) Rob Turner (14) - Worship (Co-M) DEACONS Lisa Cardwell (15) - Flowers Courtney Clements (15) - Fellowship Phil Coltrain (16) - Deacon Fund Mary Gray (15) - Meals Jan Kessel (15) - Care Ann Pais (14) - Care and Deacon Fund Jennifer Schooley (15) - Greeters and Ushers Judy Waldron (14) - Visitation Greeter/Usher - Jennifer Schooley (Jan - Apr), Courtney Clements (May-Aug), Erika Tabor (Sept - Dec)

Guest follow-up/Inquirer Class - Erika Tabor (14) Justice Ministry - Jessica Reveley (16) Glass Office - Phil Coltrain (16)

Moderator - Erika Tabor (14) Secretary - Judy Waldron (14)

TRUSTEES: Caroline Leith (14) John Roberts (15) Warren Zirkle (16)

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May 2014

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