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January 1, 2017 11:00 a.m. SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP “God bless thy year: thy coming in, thy going out, thy rest, thy traveling about; the rough, the smooth, the bright, the dread, God bless thy year!” (Old English Blessing) WE GATHER IN GOD’S NAME Welcome and Announcements Prelude “’Adeste Fidelis’ in an Organ Prelude” Ives Ray Freeman, Organist A Reading for Epiphany Matthew 2:1-12 Call to Worship (based on Isaiah 60) Leader: Arise, shine, for your light has come! People: The glory of the Lord has risen upon us. Leader: Let us praise the Lord together. People: The sun shall no longer be our light by day, nor will the brightness of the moon shine on us, Leader: for the Lord will be our light, and our God will be our glory. (cont.) Our Mission: Growing in Spirit Living as Disciples Serving God’s World “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.” (Ecclesiastes 3:1) Please stand if you are able.
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January 1, 2017
11:00 a.m.
SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY
PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP
“God bless thy year: thy coming in, thy going out, thy rest, thy
traveling about; the rough, the smooth, the bright, the dread, God
bless thy year!” (Old English Blessing)
WE GATHER IN GOD’S NAME
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude “’Adeste Fidelis’ in an Organ Prelude” Ives
Ray Freeman, Organist
A Reading for Epiphany Matthew 2:1-12
Call to Worship (based on Isaiah 60)
Leader: Arise, shine, for your light has come!
People: The glory of the Lord has risen upon us.
Leader: Let us praise the Lord together.
People: The sun shall no longer be our light by day, nor will
the brightness of the moon shine on us,
Leader: for the Lord will be our light, and our God will be our glory.
(cont.)
Our Missi on:
Growi ng i n Spirit
Li ving as Dis ciples
Serving God’s World
“For everything there is a season,
and a time for every matter
under heaven.” (Ecclesiastes 3:1)
Please stand if you are able.
People: The Lord will be our everlasting light, and our days of
sorrow will end.
All: Come, let us sing to our light and salvation!
Hymn of Praise #66 “We Three Kings of Orient Are”
Prayer of Confession
Eternal Light, shine in our hearts. Eternal Goodness, deliver us
from evil. Eternal Power, be our support. Eternal Wisdom, scatter
the shadows of our ignorance. Eternal Compassion, have mercy on
us, that with heart and mind and soul and strength we may seek
your face and be brought by your infinite mercy to the Holy Pres-
ence, through Jesus Christ, our Savior. Hear now our silent
prayers…. Amen.
Responsive Assurance of Forgiveness (from John 1:9, 12-16)
Leader: “The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the
world. To all who received him, who believed in his name, he gave
power to become children of God.”
People: “We have seen his glory, the glory as of a father’s only son,
full of grace and truth…. From his fullness we have all
received, grace upon grace.”
All: In Jesus Christ, the Light that shines in the darkness, the
Light the darkness cannot overcome, we are forgiven.
Thanks be to God!
Song of Response #63 (verses 1,4) “As with Gladness Men of Old”
Passing of the Peace
Leader: The peace of the Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
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 Ericca Patterson and John Stryker
Children ages 3 & 4 are invited to Play n’ Worship in Room 13. From there, they
will go to the Nursery. Parents, please pick children up directly after worship.
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A Reading for New Year’s Day Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 Pastor: The Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
Sermon “Receive the Gift” Rev. Dr. Lisa Kenkeremath
WE RESPOND TO GOD’S GRACE
Sharing Our Tithes and Offerings
Offertory “Eternal Purposes” Messiaen
Ray Freeman, Organist
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 Penny Newsome
Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper
Invitation to the Table
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Pastor: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Pastor: Lift up your hearts.
People: We lift them up to the Lord.
Pastor: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People: It is right to give our thanks and praise.
Pastor: It is truly right and our greatest joy…who forever sing to
your glory.
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are
full of Your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is He who comes in
the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest, hosanna in the highest.
(Hymnal #581)
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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Words of Institution and the Breaking of the Bread
Communion of the People
Communion in the Presbyterian Church is open to all baptized persons.
Come to the Table as directed by the ushers, take a piece of bread,
dip it in the cup, eat, and return to your pew by a side aisle.
Prayer after Communion
We thank you, O God, for gifts of bread and cup, for sustaining us in
hope every day of our lives. We pray for your strength to prepare us
now for your service as we offer to you lives of witness and worship
in the world you have made. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
WE DEPART TO SERVE GOD
Parting Hymn #265 “Great God, We Sing That Mighty Hand”
Blessing
Postlude “Joy to the World” Young
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 placed
by Members and Friends of Grace in Memory of
or to honor loved ones.
If you have donated a poinsettia, you may take
it home today as a reminder of your loved ones.
FLOWERS FOR 2017
The signup for flowers for the year 2017 is in the Narthex. If you would like to sign up for flowers, please choose your date and include to whom you are making a dedication. The suggested donation for flowers is $50. You can make your dona-tion now or on the date when your flowers will be in the sanctuary. Thank you for making the sanctuary more beautiful.!
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...Dear Friends, Because of you, the holidays will be more merry and bright for families and communities around the world. Because of you, more families have enough to eat this year. Because of you, more commu-nities are prepared to weather future storms. Because of you, more children have safe places to learn. Because of you, we continue to fight poverty in more than 30 countries around the world. Thank you for being our partners and friends!
Rev. John L. McCullough, Pres. & CEO, Church World Service
Note: In 2016, Grace contributed to the work of Church World Service through the summer CROP Table ($2,995) and the CROP Walk ($2,420), and by preparing hundreds of hygiene kits.
We hear from friends...
SCHEDULE UPDATES
THE OFFICE IS CLOSED TOMORROW, JANUARY 2. We resume our regular Sunday schedule next Sunday, January 8.
Christian Education - 9:15 a.m. Worship for the Lord’s Day - 10:30 a.m. Praise Band begins 10 minutes before the service.
Youth and Club 456 will resume activities on January 8.
PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN - CIRCLE 6
Please join us this Wednesday, January 4, at 9:30 a.m., in the Family Room Pastor Lisa will provide us with her “farewell” lesson from “Who Is Jesus?”
CLUB 456, PASTA AND SNOWBALLS? YEP!
January 8, 6:15-7:45 p.m., Family Room and Kitchen. More details to come!
CHRISTMAS JOY OFFERING… IN GRATITUDE FOR GIFTS RECEIVED, WE ALSO GIVE
Envelopes are still in the pews for those who would like to contribute to the Christmas Joy Offering, answering a faithful call to give as you have been given to. You may also text JOY to 20222 to give $10 directly.
CONTRIBUTIONS FOR 2016
The news from the Finance Committee is that checks dated December 31, 2016, or earlier, and received from January 1, 2017, through January 8, 2017, will be recorded as contributions to the church for the 2016 calendar year.
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, Lynn Muys,
Jenell Phillips, Malcolm Weaver, and
Our Missionary in the West Bank, Kate Taber
Former Pastor: Paul Eckel
The mothers of: Veronica Crump*, Mary Hawkins (Jean), Nancy Machado, Beth Jenkins Smith (Marie),
Meg Rogers (Beth), Scott Rogers (Lyall), Hiede Sowdon, Phillip Spiess (Dorothy), and Dave Treasure (Hilda)
The fathers of: Raven Fox 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 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), Reecie Ford (Kate), Raven Fox (Deanna), Rosalie Lawson (Stephanie),
Penny Newsome (Lisa and Louis), Hiede Sowdon (Dylan), and Chris Thurman
“...Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Isaiah 41:10
(*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 8th
Sunday, Jan. 1 EPIPHANY
11:00 AM Worship with Communion Sanctuary
Monday, Jan. 2 CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED
7:00 PM Joyful Ringers Practice Sanctuary
8:00 PM AA Family Room
Tuesday, Jan. 3
10:00 AM AA Choir Room
Wednesday, Jan. 4
9:00 AM Grand Involve (Bus Reserved) Off-Site
9:30 AM Circle 6 - Abigail Family Room
12:30 PM Preschool Staff Meeting Family Room
Thursday, Jan. 5
12:30 PM Preschool Chicken Soup Day Family Room
5:30 PM Nurturing Parenting Var. Locations
7:30 PM Grace Choir Rehearsal Choir Room
8:50 PM Praise Band Rehearsal Sanctuary
Saturday, Jan. 7
9:00 AM Potomac Harmony Wester Hall
Sunday, Jan. 8
9:15 AM Christian Education Var. Locations
10:30 AM Worship for the Lord’s Day Sanctuary
6:00 PM Youth Group Var. Locations
6:15 PM Club 456 Family room
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: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
VERONICA CRUMP Treasurer
E-mail: [email protected]
SCOTT SEIFRIED Music Director
E-mail: [email protected]
RAY FREEMAN Organist/Pianist/Accompanist E-mail: [email protected]
JIM DUNSTAN Hand Bell Choir Director
E-mail: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
Contact information for Session and the Board of Directors is posted in the church office and on the GPC website.
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