GRACE COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Awakening a Love for Christ in the Heart of Richmond

September 25, 2016 The Twenty-Sixth 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

WE GATHER TO GLORIFY GOD

PRELUDE Aria Charles Callahan, b. 1951

†CALL TO WORSHIP Christopher Tweel

One: God, our God, how glorious is your name in all the earth!

All: Your glory is sung by all of your creation!

One: When we look to the heavens, the work of your fingers,

the moon and the stars, we wonder — Who are we that you care

for us and for this world?

All: You are the God of life, crowning us with glory and

honor to serve you all our days. O God, our God,

how glorious is your name in all the earth!

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†HYMN 33 (Red Hymnal) From All That Dwell Below the Skies Lasst uns erfreuen

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†PRAYER OF CONFESSION (IN UNISON)

Gracious Lord Jesus, Yours is the Name above all Names. In your name there is healing and power, hope and life abundant. Yet we act as if that were not true. We place our trust in other names. We trust brand names to give us an identity. We trust political names to secure our future. We spend our energy protecting the reputation of our name. In trusting and chasing other names, we take yours in vain. Forgive us. And by the power of your name, renew us that we might bless your name in all that we say and do. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen. Take a few moments of silent reflection. †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.

At this time, children 6 years old and younger are invited to come to the front of the sanctuary with Reverend Christopher Tweel.

Rev. Tweel will lead worship with the children in the chapel. They will be in "Children's Chapel" for the remainder of the morning and will be in Room 102 for pickup.

WE HEAR THE WORD OF GOD

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Bobby Hulme-Lippert

OLD TESTAMENT READING Exodus 20:2, 7 Holy Bible, p. 65

NEW TESTAMENT READING Philippians 2:5-11 Holy Bible, p. 1071

SERMON “What’s in a Name?” Bobby Hulme-Lippert

RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD

†HYMN We Praise You, O God Kremser

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†APOSTLES’ CREED (IN UNISON) Bobby Hulme-Lippert

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.

MOMENT FOR MINISTRY Lisa Cardwell Deacon

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

ANTHEM

Lord, Make Me an Instrument of Thy Peace Howard Helvey, b. 1968

Lord, make me an instrument of Thy peace; where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, let there be pardon; where there is doubt, let there be faith; where there is anguish, let there be hope; where there is darkness, let there be light; where there is sadness, let there be joy.

O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; to be understood, as to understand; to be loved, as to love; for it is in giving that we receive, it is in pard’ning that we are pardoned, and it is in dying that we are born into eternal life. Amen. - based on a prayer attributed to Francis of Assisi (1182-1226)

†DOXOLOGY 592 (Blue Hymnal) 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 132 (Red Hymnal; hymn reprinted on next page) All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name! Coronation †BENEDICTION †CHORAL RESPONSE Threefold Amen McNeil Robinson II †POSTLUDE Pièce pour grand orgue Joseph Jongen, 1873-1953

Please join us in the Social Room afterward for refreshments and fellowship.

The flowers are given to the glory of God from the wedding of Elizabeth Copping and James Jefferson Gardner which was held

at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church on September 24.

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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 share the Gospel in an intellectually rigorous manner that does not belittle doubt yet calls all to acknowledge their need for God’s grace offered through Jesus Christ. We will endeavor to fulfill Christ’s commandment to go and make disciples of all nations. - from our 2012 Vision Statement

Music Notes

A native of Cambridge, Massachusetts, Charles Callahan (b. 1951) is well-known as an award-winning composer whose compositions are performed frequently in church and concert. His writing style has been described by The Washington Post as “gentle, confident lyricism.” He has most recently been honored by the American Guild of Organists with its 2014 Distinguished Artist award, “for his illustrious career as composer, performer, teacher and consultant, and his lifelong service to the sacred music profession.” His hauntingly beautiful Aria showcases colorful solo stops and string ensembles of the organ. Howard Helvey (b. 1968) resides in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he is active as a composer, arranger and pianist, and serves as organist and choirmaster of historic Calvary Episcopal Church. His compositions have been featured on numerous recordings, national television and radio broadcasts, in such eminent venues as New York’s Carnegie Hall, the Walt Disney Concert Hall (LA), Chicago’s Orchestra Hall, the Meyerson Symphony Center (Dallas), Roy Thompson Hall (Toronto), the White House, the National Cathedral (Washington, DC), the former Crystal Cathedral (Garden Grove, California), and many locations throughout Europe and Asia. In Lord, Make Me an Instrument of Thy Peace, Helvey has taken the Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi and transformed it into an exquisite anthem for choir. If Belgian composer Joseph Jongen (1873-1953) is known at all, it is largely through his finely crafted organ music, rather than his substantial output for orchestra or his chamber music (including three fine string quartets). Jongen was the leading figure in Belgian music in the first half of the twentieth century. Pièce pour grand orgue is a festive postlude which comes from a collection of eleven organ works, many of which were previously unpublished.

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.

Online Giving @ GCPC: We now accept your weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annual pledges online at grace-covenant.org! Click on “Online Giving” on the homepage, and you can then safely, securely, and easily set up your regular tithe or offering to be automatically withdrawn from your bank account. Note: you will need to set up a PayPal account if you do not already have one. For those who do give online, we invite you to continue participating in worship during the “Giving of Our Tithes and Offerings” portion of the service. Simply check “I give online” on your communication card, and place it in the offering plate as your act of giving in response to God’s word. Nominees for Elder, Deacon, and Trustee Positions: The Nominating Committee is seeking suggestions for Elder, Deacon, and Trustee. Suggestion forms are available in the Glass Office and across from the Social Room. Please submit nominations by Sunday, October 2. Committees: All of the ministry that unfolds in our church happens because of the hard work of our commit-tees! During worship in the months of September and October, a different committee chair will be sharing a Moment for Ministry about what God has been doing in, around, and through their committee. We hope you are encouraged by their stories! We also hope you will consider serving on a committee this 2016-2017 calendar year. As you hear each committee chair present, consider if God might be nudging you to join their effort. This week Lisa Cardwell is speaking on behalf of the Fellowship Committee. In the following weeks we will hear testimonies from folks involved in Mission, Finance, Visitation, and Property.

Partners in Parenting Luncheon: Partners in Parenting is one of the Grace Covenant tenants in the East Building (1617 Monument Ave.). They are continuing the teaching-and-discussion series they be-gan in the spring with the goal of helping parents. Every fourth Tuesday from noon to 1:00 p.m. they host a brown bag lunch in their office, Suite 202. Bring your own lunch; water and dessert will be pro-vided. September’s topic will be Parenting after Divorce. The next luncheon is September 27, 2016.

Mission and Justice

Shalom Farms: Our next outing to Shalom Farms (1033 Rock Castle Rd., Goochland, VA 23063) will be Sat-urday, October 15, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Contact Nelson Reveley at nmr2uf@virginia.edu if you’d like to join. Presbyterian Disaster Assistance: We have had inquiries about how to help flood victims. If you want to help recent flood victims in Louisiana, West Virginia, and/or Mississippi, you can make your check out to Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church but make sure to designate West Virginia, Louisiana, or Mississippi in the memo line on your check. GCPC will gather all donations and will then send them to the Presbytery of The James for the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance. CARITAS Begins in October! - Grace Covenant is committed to providing the dinner meals for four out of the seven nights that we are hosting CARITAS while City Church is responsible for the other three. Our Ses-sion is doing Monday, the Diaconate is doing Tuesday, and the PW are doing Wednesday. If you would like to assist with a dinner, please consider joining Susan Farrell in providing Friday Night’s dinner. She is planning pizza night and is looking for volunteers to help her coordinate a great final evening for our guests. Give her a call at 314-1937 or contact her via email at susanbarr311@aol.com

WELCOME TO GRACE COVENANT

General Announcements

STEP Volunteer Opportunities: Victory Reading Program: Tutors are needed to work with children Pre-K through 3rd Grade. No teaching experience needed, just a heart to see the children prosper! One night per week, Mondays-Thursdays 3:45-5:45 p.m. Jobs for Life: STEP’s biblically-based job training program needs volun-teers on Monday evenings to serve as the following: champions (mentors) to come alongside students as they embark on their career journey (weekly commitment during course); childcare and meal providers (occasional or regular commitment); and instructors and business leaders to share their expertise (occasional or one-time com-mitment). Jobs for Life will be meeting at Eternity Church (1900 Chamberlayne Ave.) this fall from 6:00-8:30 p.m. on Monday evenings through December 5. We are looking into having another Jobs for Life held at Grace Covenant again in the spring. Thank you for your support!

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.

Nursery Class (~0-2), Room 103: Frolic is a new trial experience for us. In the past, our youngest Presbyteri-ans have relied on the loving care of our caregivers to show them the love of Christ. And, week to week, they do a spectacular job. This fall we will be experimenting with a new curriculum to help lend some guidance and pro-vide new material into what the caregivers are naturally doing. We’re excited to bring this to our Nursery!

Pre-K (~2/3-6), Room 102: Spark is Bible-centered programming at its best. Kids of all ages interact with the Bible in every lesson. With hands-on activities such as interactive games and creative crafts—Spark makes learn-ing exciting. Lessons in five age brackets allow us to meet the needs of a wide age range with one curriculum.

Elementary, Room 209: Holy Moly follows the arc of the biblical narrative. Kids of all ages interact with the Bible in every lesson. Animated videos of the Bible stories don’t use narration. Instead, visuals and sound effects give kids the opportunity to retell the story in their own words. Holy Moly printed resources are available—making it equally engaging for younger and older kids. After class, Holy Moly kids walk away retelling the stories they’ve learned and take home completed activities to share with their family.

Student Mentoring Class, Rm. 301: This fall and winter, Pastor Christopher will be working closely with our students on a teen-led project. Come up to the loft at 9:45 every Sunday morning to join in and contribute. We need your student leadership in our church family, and our community! Let's see what God has in store for us together. Good Books, Third Floor (Room 303): All are invited to dive into these theological books with us. Last spring we had a chance to learn from Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Strength to Love, Luther's The Freedom of a Christian, and Calvin's The Christian Life. This fall we will have a chance to check out N. T. Wright's Scripture and the Authori-ty of God from Sept. 18 to Nov. 6 and then will launch into the Book of Job from Nov. 13 to Dec. 18. Reading ahead enlivens the discussion, but all are welcome even if unable to check out the week's reading. If you'd like to get on our email list, simply contact Nelson Reveley at nmr2uf@virginia.edu.

The Forum of Grace Class, Second Floor (Room 212): This class will be diving into a study of the Miracles of Jesus Christ. Come and take part in this study about the most incredible parts of Jesus' ministry, healing, cast-ing out demons, feeding thousands, and bringing folks back from the dead! It's an incredible part of the Incredi-ble Story.

The Vanguard Class, Basement (Room B4): Stay tuned for more information on this men’s class!

“Start with Good News: Rediscovering the Why of Evangelism”: Join others for a conference taking place September 27-29 on the campus of Union Presbyterian Seminary (3401 Brook Road). This three-day con-ference will help re-educate the church on how to talk about the gospel and why it matters in the world. The cost of $25 per person (max of $100 per church) for the entire conference, including two lunches. For more infor-mation and registration details, go to www.upsem.edu/startwithgoodnews.

Wednesday Night Supper Save yourself the midweek hassle of cooking dinner and come join us Wednesday nights at 6:00 p.m. for a time of growth in fellowship and faith! Every night we'll have arts and crafts for the kids, timely announcements, worship preparation cards for the coming Sunday, and either faith-infused live music, a trivia night, or an excellent speaker! $7 per person, $5 for seniors (over 65), and $15 max per family.

This Upcoming Week: Program: Dr. Tom Miller will be speaking on his book “Did Jesus Really Rise from the Dead: A Sur-geon-Scientist Examines the Evidence.” For more information on his book and to purchase a copy, see www.barnesandnoble.com. Menu: snack: humus, celery, and carrots; salad: tomato and mozzarella with basil and a sweet balsamic dressing; entrée: pasta with meatballs and garlic bread; dessert: pecan pie

Looking Forward:

October 5, 2016 No WNS - CARITAS October 12, 2016 Congregational Gifts - “It’s Gonna Hurt” - Benefit of Play and Risk for Children - Jim McCullough October 19, 2016 Camp Hanover Presentation - Doug Walters October 26, 2016 Preschool Picasso’s Art Show and Intergenerational Art Program - Meredith Bond November 2, 2016 Kirktet Jazz Ensemble

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER Lord, hear our prayer for...

Elizabeth Russell and family as they grieve the passing of Elizabeth’s father, Dr. William Russell; The family of Ainura and Steve Satterfield in the passing of Ainura’s father; the family and friends of Jed Wilson, Ken Mace, and John Roberts as they mourn their passing; Jack Corley’s daughter, 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; the Holmes family after the recent passing of Cynthia’s grandmother; George Turner; Dr. Carl and Mrs. Jo McMillin; Steve Cobb and his family; Carol Ann Moorhead-George, daughter of Logan R. Moorhead, who is fighting Lyme Disease; Stuart Chapman, David Russell, all who are serving in our nation’s Armed Forces; and all those who lost loved ones in the 9/11 terrorist attack and all who continue to suffer because of that day.

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: info@grace-covenant.org Website: www.grace-covenant.org Radio: WLES 590 AM & 97.7 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: Martha Rubin Director of Music and Organist: Christopher Martin Office Manager: Meredith Bond Parish Associate for Outreach & Adult Discipleship: Nelson Reveley

Sunday Morning Openers

September 25 - Kent Cardwell

October 2 - Jake Savage

October 9 - Lloyd Bostian

October 16 - Cal Gray

Our worship service is broadcast live from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon on WLES 590 AM and 97.7 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

September 25 - Joy and John Nevin

October 2 - Carson and Ashby Price

October 9 - Rob and Lewis Rosebro

October 16 - Elizabeth Russell