Notes- Announcements October 20, 2013 for Web

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PREPARATIONFORWORSHIP

Sunday, October 20, 2013

Somewhere people still make and keep promises. They choose not to quit

when the going gets rough. They stick to lost causes. They hold on to alove grown cold. They stay with people who have become pains in the neck.They still dare to make promises and care enough to keep the promises theymake. I want to say to you that if you have a ship you will not desert, ifyou have people you will not forsake, if you have causes you will notabandon, then you are like God.

- Lewis Smedes

The gospel is not a doctrine of the tongue, but of life. It cannot be grasped by rea-son and memory only, but it is fully understood when it possesses the whole soul andpenetrates to the inner recesses of the heart.

- John Calvin

"The time has come," he said. "The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and be-lieve the good news!"

- Mark 1:15 (NIV)

Vision StatementAs one body of Christ, composed of diverse individuals bound together by the HolySpirit, we will join in community across the generational, ethnic, racial, and economicbarriers that separate Gods children. We will walk together in a manner worthy of thecalling to which we have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience,bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bondof peace.

-from our 2012 Vision Statement

Hearing Aids and Large-Print Hymnalsare available from the ushers.

Our worship service is broadcast liveon WLES 590 AM and streamed live on its web-site, http://wles590.com/. For podcasts, go to www.grace-covenant.org, click on We Gather, thenon Sermons. Both the sermon and the entire worship service are uploaded every Sunday afternoon.


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MUSIC NOTESGabriel Piern (1863-1937) has been called the most complete French musician of the lateRomantic/early twentieth century era. In his own music Piern blended a seriousness ofpurpose (acquired in part through his studies with Csar Franck) with a lighter, more popu-lar flavor reminiscent of Jules Massenet (with whom Piern also studied). In 1890 Piern

succeeded his teacher, Franck, as organist at Sainte-Clotilde cathedral in Paris, a distincthonor for a young man of 27. His Cantilneis a lyrical ballad which uses the organs Oboeand Harmonic Flute as solo stops.

Todays choral anthem is byMary McDonald (b. 1956) a multi-talented musician fromKnoxville, Tennessee. Her music and talents have blessed choirs and congregations acrossthe country for nearly thirty years. Hymn of Peaceis built on selected texts from the well-known hymn, Be Still My Soul. The gentle, flowing keyboard accompaniment beautifullycomplements the comfort and reassurance of the text.

Our Jr. Choir joins us for the first time this season. InJesus Loves Even Methe choristershave learned one of the most important lessons in the Bible: that Jesus loves them.

Belgian organist and composerJacques-Nicolas Lemmens (1823-1881) ranks among themost important organ teachers of the 19th century. He was familiar with the Bach organ tra-dition but also had a decisive influence on the French organ tradition. His Fanfareis a driv-ing toccata from start to finish.

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTSCongregational MeetingTODAY, Sunday October 20: The Session has called a con-gregational meeting to be held today October 20, after the 11:00 a.m. worship service forthe purpose considering a change in GCPCs by-laws to reduce the size of the Session. It

will be proposed that each class of the Session be reduced to three going forward, leadingultimately to a Session of nine members down from the current size of fifteen.

The Mission Committee invites you to join in upcoming service opportunities!

STEP: StrategiesTo Elevate People is in need of volunteers to help Gilpin Court childrenlearn to read. If interested, please contact Susan Farrell at 314-1937.

Saturday, November 2, Shalom Farms - On Saturday morning, November 2, a groupfrom Grace Covenant will be headed out to serve at Shalom Farms(http://shalomfarms.org/) to help tend the crops and prepare the farm for the coming

winter. Shalom Farms is a Christian organization aimed at building community and combat-ing food insecurity in the Greater Richmond Area, particularly low-income urban neighbor-hoods in which people often lack access to fresh produce. If you have questions or wouldlike to join in this enjoyable time of service, please contact Nelson Reveley([email protected] 387-8094).
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Share Thanksgiving Day with an International Student: International students andscholars are eager to learn more about our culture, to experience the warmth of a home,and to make American friends. Thanksgiving Day provides a unique opportunity to showhospitality and friendship. If you would be interested in sharing this special American holi-day with a VCU international student or scholar, please contact Pam [email protected] 15 or call 828-8309. A Thanksgiving volunteer form can

also be found at http://www.global.vcu.edu/pdf/American_Volunteer_Thanksgiving.pdf.

Mens Annual Oyster Roast: This Saturday, October 26. The Men of the Church andtheir friends are invited by the Vanguard Class to the Annual Oyster Roast. Dinner ofclams, oysters (raw, steamed, and fried), barbecue, hamburgers, slaw, potato salad, and allthe fixings will be at 5:00 p.m. Apples, roasted peanuts, and soft drinks will be available allafternoon. Carpools will leave from the church parking lot at 2:00 p.m. Directions to thecabin are available for those who prefer to travel on their own. Pints of raw oysters will beavailable as long as they last, at cost. Everything else is free. RSVP cards are available inthe Glass Office. For additional information please call Whit Whitley at 288-6133.

Please note that DINNERS FOR SIX GROUPS are posted on an easel in the Narthex.Each group has the option to choose when and where and how often to meet (1, 2, 3, or 4times), and a pot-luck format is suggested but hardly mandatory. ALSO...If any name hasbeen omitted inadvertently or if anyone wants to be included, please contact either SallieLeys at 358-6071 or Joy Nevin at 784-2046. We want to include all who wish to participate;and it is never too late!!

MID-WEEKFELLOWSHIP

Each Wednesday evening we gather at 6:00 p.m. for table fellowship, followed by aprogram from 6:30-7:15 p.m. Allare welcome! Take a break from cooking dinnerand join us for a friendly, relaxing, and inspiring evening. For more informationcontactVanessa Strait in the church office at 359-2463, or [email protected].

The menu this week is: Roast pork with apricot sauce, potatoes, mixed vegetables,salad, and dessert.

This Wednesdays program: Stewardship: Budget Update and Bible Study.
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CHRISTIAN EDUCATIONAND DISCIPLESHIPSunday School is held every Sunday from 9:30 a.m.10:30 a.m. The nursery crib roomand Sunday School are available for children age 2 and up.

CLASS TEACHER TOPICForum Tom Miller Living the Life of Faith Hebrews 11Grace Bible Class Bill Stuart The Gospel According to Luke

Vanguard Matt JohnsonConnections Christof Meyer Exploring questions about faith

Disciple Bible Study is a spiritual discipline that entails thirty minutes of prayerful scrip-ture reading per day along with weekly meetings to engage the scriptures more deeply withother participants. This commitment of time and energy to God generates lasting spiritualgrowth and all are invited to read along with us each week. If you have any questions or

would like more information, please contact Nelson Reveley at [email protected].

DISCIPLESHIP STUDYWeek 5: Conflict Within the Family

Monday: Genesis 25:19-34; Genesis 27Tuesday: Genesis 28; Psalm 52Wednesday: Genesis 29; Psalm 53Thursday: Genesis 30; Proverbs 15:17; 18:19; Psalm 36

Friday: 2 Samuel 15:1-19:8Saturday: Study ManualSunday: Rest

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYERPlease pray for:Ainura Satterfields father, Sharshen, in Kyrgyzstan; Hannah Siboles mother,Melanie; Ben Gordon; Nela Bostian; Betty Clough; Bob Brooks; Ann Pais daughter-in-law,

Jane Pais,with cancer; Susan Farrells grandmother Mary Lou (Uh-Oh), and her father,Jim,facing health issues, and her daughter-in-law, Katie; Rosie and George Turner; BonniePritchard; Courtney Clements as she cares for her parents in CA; Martha Rubins neighbor

with ALS and family friend with cancer; Steve Cobb and his family; Stuart Chapman, DavidRussell, and Chris Pais,serving in our nations Armed Forces.

Bless the Board of Deacons who concern themselves with the care of the congregation. Maythey continue to be guided by your wisdom found in the Word and through the Holy Spirit.

We pray that discipleship will increase through Christian Education. Open our hearts to your willand share it with all who thirst for your living Word.
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Notes- Announcements October 20, 2013 for Web