Easter Sunday April 16, 2017

10:30 a.m.

Ou r Mission:

Gro wing in Sp irit

Living as D isciple s

Se rving God’s World

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WE GATHER IN GOD’S NAME

Welcome and Announcements

Passing of the Peace

Leader: The peace of the Lord be with you.

People: And also with you.

Special Music “Mercy Tree” Joseph Martin

Chancel Choir

Hymn “Jesus Christ Is Risen Today”

Prayer of Confession

Gracious and Merciful God, forgive us for not always realizing that

we need your renewal and grace, for being self-satisfied and for

thinking that our discipleship is ever truly sufficient. Forgive us for

thinking that our relationships are beyond repair, our faith beyond

recovery, our hearts and our habits beyond restoration. Instead, en-

able us to trust this truth: that Easter’s empty tomb shows just how

far you will go to claim us as your own and that no place we find

ourselves is beyond your reach. Bless and restore us by your grace

and power. In Christ’s name we pray, Amen.

Call to Worship

Leader: Where voices are silent and hurt and emptiness seem to hold

sway,

People: Wherever footsteps stumble, hearts are heavy, and our

lives ache for renewal,

Leader: Where hopes falter and praises fall mute, Easter‟s message

breaks forth:

People: Christ the Lord is risen! Sin and death are defeated!

Leader: Christ the Lord is risen! The tomb‟s word is not the last word! If

every voice were silenced, even the stones would shout aloud:

Christ the Lord is risen!

People: He is risen indeed!

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Assurance of Forgiveness

WE PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD

Invitation to the Children

Anthem “On the Third Day” Harlan

Chancel Choir

Time for Children Pastor Ben Children ages 3 & 4 are invited to Play „n‟ Worship in Room 13. After their activity,

they will go to the Nursery. Please pick children up directly after worship. Children K-3rd grades will remain in the sanctuary today.

Hymn “Thine Is the Glory”

Gospel Lesson John 1:5; 20:1-18

Pastor: The Word of the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God.

Sermon “Headline News” Rev. Dr. Ben Trawick

WE RESPOND TO GOD’S GRACE

Sharing Our Tithes and Offerings

Offertory “Resurrection!” Larson

Joyful Ringers

Doxology

Praise God from Whom all blessings flow. Praise Christ, all

creatures here below. Praise Holy Spirit evermore; Praise

Triune God, whom we adore. Amen.

Prayer of Dedication Penny Newsome

Leader: The mercy of the Lord is from everlasting unto everlasting. As

far as the East is from the West, so far has God removed our

transgression from us. In the name of Jesus Christ, we are all

forgiven.

People: Thanks be to God.

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The flowers in the sanctuary were placed to the glory of

God by our members. Please see the insert to

read the dedications.

Extending Christian friendship today were:

The Rawlins Family - Bob, Mary Ann, and Lou Ann

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,

forever. Amen.

WE DEPART TO SERVE GOD

Parting Hymn “Lift High the Cross”

Members of the congregation are invited to come forward during the last

hymn and sing with the choir. Music is available in the loft.

Benediction

Postlude “Hallelujah Chorus” Handel

One Great Hour of Sharing - Today we collect your offering for Presbyterian Dis-

aster Assistance, Presbyterian Hunger Program, and Self-Development of People.

Please use the specially marked envelopes in the pew racks and your fish banks.

Office Closing - The office will be closed on Monday, April 17. We will reopen on

Tuesday the 18th,

Sunday School - Will resume at its regular time, 9:15 a.m., next Sunday.

Members with Verizon E-Mail - Please let the office know if your e-mail

address changes so you can continue to get the E-News and other communi-

cations from the church without interruption.

Borrowed DVDs - We appreciate your returning borrowed DVDs of worship

services when you are done viewing them. Your cooperation is appreciated.

ANNOUNCEMENTS...

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SERVICE, FOOD, AND FELLOWSHIP - Sunday, April 30, 11:30 a.m.

Members of Ezher Bloom Mosque will be our guests for the Backpack Build

and a potluck lunch. Sign up at the Information Station to bring a food dish.

PASTOR TRAWICK’S INSTALLATION

Sunday, April 23 - 4:00 p.m.

The Installation Service for Benton J. Trawick as pastor of Grace

Presbyterian Church will be April 23, 2017, at 4 p.m., in our sanctuary.

A light reception will follow the service in Wester Hall.

AWG EVENTS...

TRAILBLAZERS - April 18, 5:00 p.m.

Paradiso Italian Restaurant

6124 Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA 22310

BROWN BAG LUNCH -Wednesday, April 19, 12:45 p.m.

Wellness: Eat Better, Move Better and Think Better

with- Dr. Jeff Borenstein.

GREEN SPRING GARDENS TOUR AND TEA

Thursday, April 20 - 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Meet at church at 12:15 p.m. to ride the bus.

Sunday, April 23

6:00 - Youth: Progressive Dinner

6:15 - Club 4-5-6: Tacos and Gardening

VOICES FROM THE HOLY LAND FILM SERIES - Sunday, April 23

Out of Cordoba: Maimonides and Averroes in Their Times and Ours

Carpools leave the North Parking Lot at 1:30 p.m.

COMING UP AT GRACE...

HOMELESS MEET-UP - Saturday, April 22, 9:30 a.m.

The Mission Committee invites you to Wester Hall to assemble lunches and

backpacks with hygiene kits and Bibles. Fellowship with friends and guests!

PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER… (James 5:16)

Please pray for Grace Family Members and Friends.

Jean Ackor, Donna and Kevin Baetsen, Judy Bernal (Virginia Beach), Cameron Buckley, Stan Dreyer, Harry Gault,

Clara Gipson, James Lawson, Rosalie Lawson, Linda Patterson, Ray Freeman, and Malcolm Weaver

Our missionaries: Kate Taber (West Bank), and Pastor Selvin (Honduras)

Former Pastor: Paul Eckel

The Mothers of: Veronica Crump*, Mary Hawkins (Jean), Beth Jenkins Smith (Marie), Meg Rogers (Beth), Scott Rogers (Lyall), Hiede Sowdon, Phillip Spiess (Dorothy),

Amy Trawick (Gayle), Dave Treasure (Hilda), and Jane Wallentiny (Helen)

The Fathers of: Raven Fox, Penny Newsome, and Ben Trawick (Jack)

The Great-grandmother of: Dennis and Diego Bustillo

The son of: Anne Renninger (Daniel)

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

The Brothers of: Ed Bryant (Paul), Nelson Thurman (Dennis), Reecie Ford (Trent), and Hilde Uffelman (Biran Marsh)

The Sister of: Penny Newsome (Susan)

The Aunt of: Roy Giese (Wilma Ditter)

The Daughters-in-law of: Lee Bartlett (Veronica and twins), Marie Lawall (Lisbeth*), Warren and Maria Clayton (Julie - deployed to Korea)

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

The Nephews of: Maria Clayton (Jack), Claire Manger (Edward & Scott), and Dave Little (Sean)

The Nieces of: Rosalie Lawson (Marcie) and Fran McLarren (Carrie)

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), Sharron Dreyer (Tim), Reecie Ford (Kate), Raven Fox (Deanna), Kim Gretsuk (Nancy),

Rosalie Lawson (Emma & Stephanie), Donna Lucas, John Meyers, Penny Newsome (Lisa and Louis), Beth Jenkins Smith (Dick),

Hiede Sowdon (Dylan), and Chris Thurman

(*Chronic, ongoing situation)

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GRACE CALENDAR - Through April 23rd

Sunday, April 16 EASTER SUNDAY

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

11:30 AM Fellowship Wester Hall

Monday, April 17 CHURCH OFFICE IS CLOSED

8:00 PM AA Family Room

Tuesday, April 18

10:00 AM AA Choir Room

7:00 PM Trailblazer Paradiso Rest.

Wednesday, April 19

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

12:45 PM Brown Bag Lunch Family Room

7:00 PM NVDECS Wester Hall

7:30 PM Special Funds Meeting Room 12

7:30 PM Piano Tuners’ Guild Choir Room

Thursday, April 20

10:00 AM Staff Meeting Library

12:15 PM Green Spring Gardens Tour (bus leaves) N. Parking Lot

12:30 PM Preschool Fitness and Fun Family Room

5:30 PM Parenting Education Program All Areas

7:30 PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal Choir Room

7:30 PM Middle East Peace and Justice Meeting Off-Site

Friday, April 21 No Scheduled Events

Saturday, April 22

8:00 AM Homeless Meet-Up Wester Hall

Sunday, April 23

8:30 AM Praise Band Rehearsal Sanctuary

9:15 AM Christian Education Various

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

4:00 PM Pastor Trawick’s Installation Service Sanctuary

4:00 PM Youth Progressive Dinner (bus reserved N. Parking Lot

6:15 PM Club 4-5-6 Family Room

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STAFF

BEN TRAWICK Pastor

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

2:00 pm 703-451-2900 press #2, ext 207 E-mail: ben@gracepresby.org

SUSAN WISSEMAN Associate Pastor

Stated Supply Office Days and Hours:

Tuesday-Fri., 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-Thurs., 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: rayfreeman1029

@gmail.com

JIM DUNSTAN Hand Bell Choir Director

E-mail: moonmanjimd @hotmail.com

VIRGINIA BOUCHARD

Interim Office Manager Office Days and Hours:

Monday-Thurs.: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Fridays: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

703-451-2900 press #1, ext 206 E-mail: manager @gracepresby.org

S E S S I ON

Coleen Austin Care Ministries

(Open) 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 Ben Trawick, 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: www.gracepresby.org

WE ARE VERY GLAD YOU CHOSE TO

WORSHIP WITH US TODAY!

We encourage you to share requests

for prayer.

You may do so by com-pleting prayer cards found in the pew racks and placing them in an offering plate.

Trust your children to our nursery care.

We provide childcare for infants through 3-year-olds in the Nursery Suite downstairs, 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 Presbyteri-ans, Grace Church, and membership, speak to one of our pastors.

Grace Weekday Preschool

The Preschool is a Christian-based ministry and developmental pro-gram. For information call 703-451-3314.