Preparation for Worship

Lord, your saints come from every nation and every tribe.

Such is the beauty of your kingdom, where every race and people

is honored and recognized as being made in your image.

Help us live lives of peace and reconciliation that pay homage

to the diversity of your great cloud of witnesses. Amen.

−Common Prayer, A Prayer for All Saints Day

We Gather in God’s Name

Prelude Toccata and Fugue in D Minor Bach

Ray Freeman, Organist

As the music plays, we will light thirteen candles, a visual prayer of thanks for our

Grace members who have passed away in the last twelve months. A fourteenth candle

will represent other loved ones who were not members of our congregation but who

touched our lives.

Welcome and Announcements

Passing of the Peace

Leader: The peace of the Lord be with you.

People: And also with you.

Please stand if you are able.

Ou r Mission:

Gro wing in Sp irit

Living as D isciple s

Se rving God’s World

ALL SAINTS SUNDAY November 5, 2017

10:30 a.m.

Praise Song The Prayers of the Saints Redman

Praise Band

Call to Worship

Leader: Praise the Lord, all God‟s people!

People: Praise God, all the saints and the heavenly host!

Leader: God is our life‟s source, the author of our being.

People: And God is our life’s destination. We believe that in life and in

death, we belong to God.

Leader: For life present and for life eternal, we offer thanks and praise.

People: For the saints who surround us and for those who have preceded

us, we life our hearts in thanksgiving.

Leader: Let us worship God!

Hymn #686 God of Our Life

Prayer of Confession

Gracious God, you have given us the gift of life, wonderful and fragile.

Our lives and our neighbors’ lives are holy treasures, but we do not always

treat them as such. Sometimes we forget to see your image in those we

meet, responding instead to their frailties and shortcomings. Sometimes

we don’t live up to your image in ourselves, behaving in ways that are

petty, unfaithful, or all too human. At our worst, we can be small-minded,

mean-spirited, and selfish. But at our best, transformed by your grace, we

can be generous, compassionate, the bearers of your love. Forgive us for

our faults and errors and deliver us from our sin. Call forth instead all

that is good and faithful in your sight. In Christ’s name we pray, Amen.

Assurance of Forgiveness

Leader: The good news is that Christ calls us to new life and enables us to begin

again and again and again and again. Friends, believe the good news of the

Gospel. In Jesus Christ we are forgiven!

People: Thanks be to God.

We Proclaim God’s Word

Anthem O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee Gladden/Smith

Chancel Choir

Children‟s Message Scott Peterson

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

they will go to the Nursery. K-3rd graders go to Room 14 for Bridges to Worship.

Please pick children up directly after worship.

Scripture Lesson Matthew 5:13-14

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Pastor: The Word of the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God.

Sermon A Sacred Gift Rev. Dr. Ben Trawick

All Saints‟ Prayer and the Lord‟s Prayer

In this time of prayer, we give thanks for our loved ones who have passed from this life

to eternal life. A bell will be tolled in recognition of each congregation member who has

entered the church triumphant in the past year, as each name is lifted up in prayer.

Then the bell will be tolled ten times as we remember in silent thanksgiving those other

departed saints who have touched our lives and shaped our faith. The prayer will

conclude with the Lord’s prayer.

We Respond to God’s Word

Sharing Our Tithes and Offerings

Offertory #731 Give Thanks for Those Whose Faith is Firm Praise Band

Response #609

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow.

Praise God, all creatures high and low.

Alleluia, alleluia!

Praise God, in Jesus fully known:

Creator, Word, and Spirit one.

Alleluia, alleluia!

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! 3

Stanley Warren Dreyer October 7, 2017

Mary Louise Gaudian March 1, 2017

Robert Ronald Gaudian October 18, 2016

Harry Rutan Gault September 12, 2017

Marcella K. Gault December 3, 2016

Ruth S. Herndon September 2, 2017

Pauline Gray Jensen August 22, 2017

Gladys McNeely Killoran October 26, 2017

Frances Julia Lydia Kurtz January 10, 2017

Robert Douglas Phares, Sr. June 11, 2017

George Franklin Towery August 11, 2017

Elizabeth Jane Vassel November 15, 2016

Malcolm George Weaver June 28, 2017

Prayer of Dedication David Buckley

Invitation to the Table

Prayer

The Sacrament of the Lord‟s Supper

We Depart To Serve God

Parting Hymn #326 For All the Saints

Benediction

Postlude Siegfried Idyll Wagner

Ray Freeman, Organist

Please join us after the service in Wester Hall for a time of Fellowship.

The Flowers today were given by

Anne Renninger

In Memory of Husband Rick

Your Greeters today were Dave and Janice Buckley.

ANNOUNCEMENTS and OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE

The “NEW Look” in Adult Sunday School. Sunday has been extended throughout

the week with meetups on Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday; and times and topics for

nearly everyone. Contact Nelson Thurman, n.thurman4@verizon.net, for information.

Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. - “Conversations”, November 7. Election returns or a

“faith-full” discussion at Fiona‟s in Kingstowne. Celebrate faith and its application

within the walls of our church and in the community. We change location weekly!

Sundays at 9:15 a.m. - Church Turned Upside Down: The Reformation.

Building on the last week‟s topic, the world from which Martin Luther emerged, we

consider the events surrounding Luther and others, how they changed life then,

and what they mean to us now. We meet in the Family Room here at church.

Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. - Midweek Bible Study. Currently on an Old Testa-

ment journey, this group uses the Wayfinder’s Bible to negotiate a new under-

standing of the scriptures. We meet weekly, downstairs here at church.

Flash Mob Setup. If you can spare some time on Saturday, November 11, at 10:00,

please come to Wester Hall to help set up for the Flash Mob event on Sunday.

Contact John Heine, john.heine321@outlook.com or 703-569-8038.

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Thanksgiving Baskets 2017. A small way we reach out each year to our neighbors is

by helping with food at Thanksgiving time. One more Sunday to bring non-perishable

foods and/or checks to fill bags for local families and buy food cards for ECHO.

Advent at Grace. The anticipation of Christ‟s arrival on the church calendar marks a

time of excitement while distinguishing us from the hubbub in the culture around us.

Our Advent devotional will reflect both. We invite you to contribute to this year‟s edi-

tion−a brief essay, a poem, a picture−something that shares your response to the sea-

son. For information, contact the editors: Warren Clayton (wbclayton@att.net), Jim

Drinkard (drinkard.jim@gmail.com), or Sarah Shane (Sarah.E.Shane25@gmail. com).

Financial Status. Offerings continue to trail the budget. We are well below our

budgeted giving, and, for the first time, have a deficit. Non-essential spending will be

curtailed if nothing changes. If you are behind in planned giving or plan to wait until

later in the year, please consider our current financial situation.

RECYCLING That Counts! Bring these items to us; we‟ll take care of them!

Halloween Candy - For care packages that will be sent to our college students.

Bring to Pastor Susan in the Office before November12.

Batteries - All kinds to turn into funds for AV. Place in pink bin in outer office.

Coats, Hats, Sweaters - For Help The Homeless. Place on stage in Wester Hall.

EVENTS

Games Day - Tuesday, November 7, 1:00 p.m., Family Room. What to do on a

school holiday? Come play games and have ice cream with the Aging with Grace crowd!

No plugs, no batteries, just no-tech games for fun and mental acumen. Call Pastor

Susan if you need a ride, 703-451-2900 x 3.

FLASH Mob Food Pack is Coming! - Next Sunday, November 12. A real opportu-

nity to help kids in our Springfield neighborhood who need healthy food on the week-

ends. We‟ll prepare 700 snacks for Lynbrook children in around a half hour after wor-

ship. Mission/Fellowship will provide a light lunch. Please join in this good work.

Care Packages - Next Sunday, November 12. When the Flash Mob subsides, the

Youth will kick in. Youth, stay to assemble care packages for our college students.

Computer Tutoring - November 13, 6:00 p.m. This 8-week course will cover loading

new systems, RAM, printers, web development, Word and Excel, PPT presentations,

and your questions about computers. $50 with $30 refunded for good attendance.

Fall Clean Up - November 18, 11:00 a.m. Folks are needed to rake/blow leaves, do

minor landscaping (mulching), and pick up around the grounds. Meet in the north lot.

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Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. (Hebrews 4:16)

Please pray for Grace Family Members and Friends.

Happy Birthday to Nifty-Nineties November celebrant Judy Bernal!

Members: Jean Ackor, Judy Bernal (Virginia Beach), Cameron Buckley, Char Custer, Judy Fitton, Mary Frances Koerner, James Lawson, Liz Lincoln, Katie Machado, Sam Proctor, and Anne Sedlak.

Our Missionary and Scholars in Honduras: Pastor Selvin; and Bertha, Cindi, Denis, Feralyani, Leonardo, Mario, Ronal, and Wendy.

The Mothers of: Veronica Crump, Mary Hawkins (Jean), Meg Rogers (Beth), Hiede Sowdon, Phillip Spiess (Dorothy), and Dave Treasure (Hilda).

The Fathers of: Raven Fox and Penny Newsome (Richard).

The Husband of: Donna Lucas.

The Great-grandmother of: Dennis and Diego Bustillo.

The Daughter of: Rich and Kathy Calahan (Lynn).

The Son of: Wendy Lawson (Seth).

The Brothers of: Ed Bryant (Paul), Steve Gretsuk (John), Reecie Ford (Trent), Joe Miller (Jack and wife Karen), Nelson Thurman (Dennis), and Hilde Uffelman (Brian Marsh).

The Sister of: Penny Newsome (Susan) and Nicholas Machado (Katie).

The Sister-in-Law of: Claire Manger (Bev)

The Step-Sister of: Becky Yarbrough (Nancy)

The Uncle of: Scott Rogers (Phill).

The Nephews of: Maria Clayton (Jack) and Claire Manger (Edward & Scott).

The Niece of: The Wissemans (Averi).

The Cousins of: John Grimes (Lori), Donna Lucas (Angela), Beth Ann McClelland (Deborah), Katie Machado (Jan), and Valerie Patrick (Virginia).

The Friends of: Cindi Bryant (Anna), Cindy Chapman (Margie and Emma), Craig and Judy Crooks (Liz), Reecie Ford (Kate), Raven Fox (Deanna), Kim Gretsuk (Nancy), John and Wendi Grimes (The Bochtler

Family & Douglas), Rosalie Lawson (Emma & Stephanie), Donna Lucas, Katie Machado (Jonathan), Penny Newsome (Lisa and Shawn), Bob McClelland (Mark), Scott and Meg Rogers (Jackie and Dave), Hiede Sowdon (Dylan), and The Yarbroughs (Randy).

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This Week’s Calendar

For complete details, including locations and descriptions of events, please visit

www.gracepresby.org; or call the Church Office, 703-451-2900.

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

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7 1:00 p.m.

Games Day

7:30 p.m. Conversa-

tions

8 9:45 p.m. Preschool

Chapel

6:00 p.m. Art Guild

7:30 p.m. Special Funds

7:30 p.m. Bible Study

9 5:30 p.m. Parenting

Class

7:30 p.m. Chancel

Choir

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12 9:15 a.m.

Sunday School

10:30 a.m. Worship

11:30 a.m. Flash Mob

Mission

12:30 p.m. Youth

WE ARE VERY GLAD YOU CHOSE TO WORSHIP WITH US TODAY! PLEASE SIGN OUR FRIENDSHIP REGISTER SO THAT WE CAN GREET YOU BY NAME AND CALL ON YOU IF YOU WISH. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO SHARE PRAYER REQUESTS. You may do so by completing prayer cards found in the pews and placing them in the offering plate.

TRUST YOUR CHILDREN TO OUR NURSERY CARE AND CHILDREN’S WORSHIP LEADERS. We provide childcare for infants through 3-year-olds in the Nursery Suite (Rooms 3 & 5) downstairs. Worship Bags are available in the Narthex for preschoolers through third-graders. After the Children‟s Message, children go downstairs for their own worship time. At the conclusion of worship, 4- and 5-year olds will be in Room 3, and older children in the Bridges to Worship Room (Room 14). Please return worship bags to the basket in the Narthex, and pick up children before meeting in Wester Hall for a time of fellowship.

“GRACE INSIGHTS” - LEARNING ABOUT PRESBYTERIANS AND GRACE CHURCH. Classes for those who want to learn more about our denomination, our church, and our mission form throughout the year. If you would like to attend an introductory class or have an interest in membership at Grace, please speak to one of our pastors or contact Elder Joe Miller, jmeda@cox.net.

PLEASE ASK ANYONE FOR HELP OR DIRECTIONS!

OFFICE STAFF

YVETTE MOY Aging With Grace Director

Office Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 9:00 am -

3:00 pm 703-451-2900 ext. 4

aging@gracepresby.org

VIRGINIA BOUCHARD

Office Manager Office Hours:

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

703-451-2900 ext. 1 manager@gracepresby.org

VERONICA CRUMP

Treasurer vlcrump@gmail.com

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Scott Anckner

Craig Crooks

Kent Ford, Chairman

Rob Gold

Scott Rogers

Peter Smith

E-mail: gpcbod@gmail.com

S E S S I ON

Coleen Austin Care Ministries

Cindi BryantHuman Resources

Ed Bryant Nominating/Stewardship

David Retherford Missions

Maria Clayton Preschool

Kim Hatfield Youth Ministry

John Machado Communications

Nancy Machado Children’s Discipleship

Joe Miller Evangelism

Pat Ferrell Worship

Michael Phillips Finance

John Sowdon Fellowship

Nelson Thurman Adult Discipleship

Greta Miller, Clerk Ben Trawick, Moderator

Session and Board contact information is

posted in the church office and on the

church website.

GRACE WEEKDAY

PRESCHOOL

The Preschool is a Christian-based ministry and developmental program for children aged 2 to 4. Classrooms are designed as learning centers, of-fering students a unique “hands-on” learning adventure. Call the Pre-school for information or a tour. Registration begins in January.

JUDY PHILLIPS Preschool Director

HOLLY COOK Administrative Assistant

703-451-3314

preschool@gracepresby.org

PASTORS

BEN TRAWICK Pastor

Office Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 9:30 am -

2:00 pm 703-451-2900 ext. 2 ben@gracepresby.org

SUSAN WISSEMAN Associate Pastor

Office Hours: Tues.-Fri., 9:30 am -

3:00 pm 703-451-2900 ext. 3

susan@gracepresby.org

MUSIC STAFF

SCOTT SEIFRIED Music Director

sseifried@yahoo.com

RAY FREEMAN

Organist/Pianist/Accompanist

rayfreeman1029 @gmail.com

JIM DUNSTAN

Joyful Ringers Director moonmanjimd @hotmail.com

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GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

7434 BATH STREET SPRINGFIELD

VIRGINIA 22150

703-451-2900

WWW.GRACEPRESBY.ORG

OFFICE HOURS: MON-THU 9:00 - 4:30; FRI 9:00-3:30