Preparation for Worship God of Life: May your light shine on your people today, As it shone in each moment of history. May the light of your presence inspire our worship, And inspire our lives, To praise you and recognize you, As source of all creation, As strength that sustains, As sap that nurtures, As wisdom that foresees, As clarity that discovers, As love that understands, As mercy that forgives… May the light of your presence, Eternal and inextinguishable, Shine on us now and forever Till the dawn of your Kingdom, Present in each day. We Gather in God’s Name on the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation Please stand if you are able. Our Mission: Growing in Spirit Living as Disciples Serving God’s World REFORMATION SUNDAY October 29, 2017 10:30 a.m.
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Preparation for Worship
God of Life: May your light shine on your people today,
As it shone in each moment of history.
May the light of your presence inspire our worship,
And inspire our lives,
To praise you and recognize you,
As source of all creation,
As strength that sustains,
As sap that nurtures,
As wisdom that foresees,
As clarity that discovers,
As love that understands,
As mercy that forgives…
May the light of your presence,
Eternal and inextinguishable,
Shine on us now and forever
Till the dawn of your Kingdom,
Present in each day.
We Gather in God’s Name on the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation
Please stand if you are able.
Ou r Mission:
Gro wing in Sp irit
Living as D isciple s
Se rving God’s World
REFORMATION SUNDAY October 29, 2017
10:30 a.m.
Prelude Carillon de Westminster Vierne
Ray Freeman, Organist
Processional Highland Cathedral (Dunblane) Bob Mitchell, Piper
Welcome and Announcements
Passing of the Peace
Leader: The peace of the Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Voluntary Be Thou My Vision Bob Mitchell, Piper
Call to Worship
One: The Lord be with you.
Many: And also with you.
One: This is the day the Lord has made.
Many: Let us rejoice, and be glad in it!
Hymnal Dedication
One: To you, O God, we offer our thanks and praise. We know that your creative
power is the source of every good gift. Today, we take delight in the special
gift of these hymnals.
Many: Thank you for the gift of music that stirs our hearts, instructs our
minds, strengthens our spirits, and sets our bodies in motion.
Thank you for old songs that keep us connected with saints and
traditions from our past, and for new songs that create a legacy for
future generations.
One: Thank you for songs from our culture that express our heritage in familiar
melodies and rhythms, and for songs from other cultures that open us to the
variety of ways in which your people offer praise around the world.
All: To Your glory, and in the honor of the great cloud of witnesses who
have taught us to love and serve you, we dedicate these hymnals.
Hymn #275 A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
In the preface to the 1543 Genevan Psalter, John Calvin clearly stated his support for singing.
He wrote about two kinds of prayer: one with words alone, the other with singing. He went on
to say that “singing has great force and vigor to move and inflame [human hearts] to invoke and
praise God.” And further, “to have songs...which will be like spurs to incite us to pray to and
praise God, and to meditate on his works in order to love, fear, honor and glorify him.” In keep-
ing with Calvin’s understanding, our prayer of confession today is a sung prayer.
Hymn of Confession #434 Restore in Us, O God
Assurance of Forgiveness (Top of Next Page)
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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.
Responsive Hymn #447 We Are Forgiven
We Proclaim God’s Word
Anthem Praise to the Lord Arr. Pasquet
Chancel Choir
Children’s Message John Machado
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.
Hymn #624 I Greet Thee, Who My Sure Redeemer Art (Words att. John Calvin)
Scripture Lesson Mark 2:18-28
Pastor: The Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
Sermon The Ever-Changing Church Rev. Dr. Ben Trawick
A Litany for Reformation Sunday Compiled from the Confessions of the PC(USA)
One: We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church,i
the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins;
the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.ii
ALL: We confess and acknowledge one God alone,
distinct in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost,
to whom alone we must cleave, and in whom alone we put our trust.iii
Choir: We believe that we belong−body and soul, in life and in death−
not to ourselves but to our faithful Savior, Jesus Christ.iv
Men: We believe that all things are governed by the Providence of God.v
Women: We believe that, the Lord our God was pleased to make
a second covenant of grace, wherein he freely offered unto sinners
life and salvation by Jesus Christ.vi
One: We believe that the chief end of humankind is to glorify God,
and to enjoy God forever.vii
ALL: We believe that there is but one only, the living and true God. God is
a Spirit, in and of himself infinite in being, glory, blessedness and
perfection, all sufficient, eternal, unchangeable, incomprehensible,
everywhere present, almighty, knowing all things, most wise, most
holy, most just, most merciful and gracious, long-suffering, and
abundant in goodness and truth.viii
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Choir: The church’s commission, upon which its freedom is founded, consists in
delivering the message of the free grace of God to all people in Christ’s stead,
and therefore in the ministry of his own Word and work through sermon and
Sacrament.ix
Men: We believe that the life, death, resurrection, and promised coming
of Jesus Christ has set the pattern for the church’s mission.x
Women: We believe that unity is both a gift and an obligation for the church of Jesus
Christ. Through the work of God’s Spirit, unity is a binding force. At the
same time, unity must be earnestly pursued and sought. Our unity must
become visible to the world.
One: We believe that separation and hatred between people and groups is sin,
already conquered by Christ. Anything threatening our unity has no place
in the church.xi
ALL: With believers in every time and place, we rejoice that nothing in
life or in death can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus
our Lord. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy
Spirit. Amen.xii
We Respond to God’s Word
Sharing Our Tithes and Offerings
Offertory A Mighty Fortress Is Our God Arr. Stephenson
Joyful Ringers and Michael Bellinger, Trumpet
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!
Prayer of Dedication Kim Hatfield
Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer
We Depart To Serve God
Parting Hymn #320 The Church of Christ in Every Age
Benediction
Recessional Abide with Me Bob Mitchell, Piper
Following the Recessional, Piper Bob Mitchell will continue to play on the front lawn.
Please join us today in Wester Hall for some spooky treats and activities.
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The Flowers today were given by
Craig and Judy Crooks
Soli Deo Gloria
Your Greeters today were the Gipson Family.
ANNOUNCEMENTS , OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE , & EVENTS
“Conversations” Breaks until Election Day - Tuesday, November 7.
Church Turned Upside Down: The Reformation. Theologians suggest that the
church goes through major self-examination about every 500 years. We’ll discuss what
happened to the community of believers after Martin Luther set the Reformation in
motion 500 years ago. Come to the Family Room, 9:15 a.m., for the next five Sundays.
Midweek Bible Study - Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Contact Greg Suess or Bob Bouchard.
We Need Your Advent Stories and Creations - Send your Christmas memories, de-
votions, artwork, poems, photographs, and prayers to [email protected].
Thanksgiving Baskets 2017. For the next two Sundays, bring non-perishable foods
and/or checks to fill bags for local families and buy grocery cards.
Human Wrongs. Please check The Station for information about what you can do to
help in the case of a woman who was denied work for not signing a political pledge.
Games Day - Tuesday, November 7, 1:00 p.m., Family Room. Come All! Have Fun!
FLASH Mob Food Pack is Coming! - Sunday, November 12, After Worship. We’ll
prepare 700 snacks for Lynbrook children with very little food on weekends.
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.
CROP Walk - November 19, 2:00 p.m. This year the walk is a 2.8 mile circuit begin-
ning and ending at Fairfax Presbyterian. Walk with people around the world for food,
for water, for firewood, and so others can escape violence. Mission has pledged $100
for each Grace walker. Contact Pastor Susan or Judy Riekse, 703-304-139.
The Grace Alternative Gift Fair - Sunday, November 19. Thoughtful and
charitable gifts that fit family and friends’ values. Nuts, world crafts, and dozens of
missions to support. In Wester Hall and the Library before and after church.
Finance Update. We are $43,700 below our budgeted giving, and for the first time
ever have ended the month with a deficit. Please help us maintain the level of giving
that supports our programs by catching up or giving earlier than you had planned.
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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)
We offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of
Gladys Killoran (1933-2017)
who passed away on October 25.
Please pray for Grace Family Members and Friends.
Members: Jean Ackor, Laurie Beacham, Judy Bernal (Virginia Beach), Cameron Buckley, Char Custer, Judy Fitton, Mary Frances Koerner, James Lawson, Liz Lincoln, and Sam Proctor.
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), Amy Trawick (Gayle), 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 Daughters of: The Bouchards (Anna), and 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).
The Step-Sister of: Becky Yarbrough (Nancy)
The Aunt of: Roy Giese (Wilma Ditter)
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, 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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Two-Week Calendar
The Church Calendar including locations of events is on our
website at www.gracepresby.org; or you can call the Church Office.
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
29 9:15 a.m.
Sunday School
10:30 a.m. Worship
12:00 a.m. Children’s
Choir
30 7:00 p.m.
Tutoring
31 1:00 p.m.
Bunco
1 9:30 a.m.
Circle 6 9:45 a.m. Preschool
Chapel 7:00 p.m.
Session 7:30 p.m.
Bible Study
2 5:30 p.m. Parenting
Class 7:30 p.m.
Chancel Choir
3 9:00 a.m. Parenting
Meeting
4 8:00 a.m.
Phoenix Landing
10:00 a.m. MMEPJ
5 9:15 a.m.
Sunday School
10:30 a.m. Worship
12:00 a.m. Children’s
Choir
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7 1:00 p.m.
Games Day 7:30 p.m.
Stephen Ministry
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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THE CONFESSIONS OF THE PC(USA)
Compiled by Susan Carter Wiggins
Reprinted with the permission of the Presbyterian Outlook (pres-outlook.org).
i. The Nicene Creed. (AD 325)
ii. The Apostles’ Creed, 2.3. (Final Form, ca. AD 700)
iii. The Scots Confession, 3.01. (AD 1560)
iv. The Heidelberg Catechism, 4.001. (AD 1562)
v. The Second Helvetic Confession, 5.029. (AD 1561)
vi. The Westminster Confession of Faith, 7.039. (AD 1647)
vii. The Shorter Catechism, 7.001. (AD 1647)
viii. The Larger Catechism, 7.117. (AD 1647)
ix. The Theological Declaration of Barman, 8.26. (AD 1934)
x. The Confession of 1967, 9.32. (AD 1967)
xi. The Confession of Belhar, 10.3. (AD 1986)
xii. A Brief Statement of Faith, 11.5, 11.6. (AD 1983)
STAFF
BEN TRAWICK Pastor
Office Days and Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
E-mail: [email protected] Contact information for Session and the Board of Directors is posted in the church office and on the Grace website.
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 pews and placing them in the 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 Insights”
Classes where you can learn more about Presby-terians, Grace Church, and membership form throughout the year. Speak to one of our pas-tors or Joe Miller.
Grace Weekday Preschool
703-451-3314
The Preschool is a Chris- tian-based ministry and developmental program, with openings for 2s & 3s. For information or a tour, call Dir. Judy Phillips.
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