Sunday, April 23, 2017 - 10:30 a.m.

“The earth is the LORD‟S, and the fulness thereof.” Psalm 24:1

Photo in honor of Earth Day 2017

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.

Gathering Music Praise Band

“Forever (We Sing Hallelujah)”

“Everlasting God”

Prelude

Please stand if you are able.

Ou r Mission:

Gro wing in Sp irit

Living as D isciple s

Se rving God’s World

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Hymn “God of the Sparrow”

Prayer of Confession

Sometimes, O God, we don’t know how to pray. We look around and

we see a world torn by hurt, by hardship, by injustice. Some of these

things are of our own making. Some of them persist while we stand

idly by. Sometimes we simply weep at what we feel helpless to

change. And often, even our best intentions result in misunder-

standing and unintended hurt. We can be wonderful, O God, but we

can also be terrible. We are courageous but we are capable of great

cowardice. We are obedient to you in one moment and willfully

disobedient in the next. Forgive us and restore us, O God. Affirm

what is good in us and cleanse the rest. Help us to be your people.

In Christ’s name we pray, Amen.

Assurance of Forgiveness

We Proclaim God’s Word

Invitation to the Children

Anthem “Circle of Love” Chancel Choir

Call to Worship

Leader: These, our hearts, are yours. We give them to you, Lord.

People: Purify our love to make it like your own.

Leader: These, our eyes, are yours. We give them to you, Lord.

People: Help us see the world as with your sight.

Leader: These, our hands, are yours. We give them to you, Lord.

People: Give us strength and ability to do all work for you.

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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Children‟s Sermon Pastor Ben

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

they will go to the Nursery. Children in K-3rd grade are invited to Bridges to Worship

in Room 14. Please pick children up directly after worship.

Hymn “God, How Can We Forgive”

Gospel Lesson Matthew 18:21-35

Pastor: The Word of the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God.

Sermon “What‟s in a Name? Grace as Extravagant Forgiveness”

Rev. Dr. Ben Trawick

We Respond to God’s Word

Sharing Our Tithes and Offerings

Offertory “What a Beautiful Name” Praise Band

Doxology

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

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.

TODAY - Celebrate with Pastor Ben

at his official installation.

Progressive Dinner has been rescheduled to Sunday, April 30 - 4 p.m.

Meet at church and take the bus to...no one knows! Friends are welcome!

RSVP to Pastor Susan, susan@gracepresby.org, with number attending.

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The flowers in the sanctuary were placed by

Jean and Max Smith to the glory of God

and in thanksgiving for the blessing of

57 years of marriage.

Extending Christian friendship today were:

Amy, Graham, and Cameron Harper.

PASTOR TRAWICK’S INSTALLATION

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

The congregation is invited to return today at 4:00 p.m. for

the Installation Service for Benton J. Trawick

as pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church.

A light reception will follow the service in Wester Hall.

Tacos and Gardening for the Crop Table

Sunday, April 23 - 6:15 p.m.

Children in grades 4, 5, and 6 are invited to come and bring a

friend to monthly meetings designed and guided by kids and

loving leaders together.

WE DEPART TO SERVE GOD

Parting Hymn “Will You Come and Follow Me”

Benediction

Postlude

TODAY AT GRACE…

One Great Hour of Sharing - Your gifts for our neighbors in need around

the world are still welcomed today. Please use the envelopes in the pews.

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

Members of Ezher Bloom Mosque will be joining Grace members to build

hygiene kits, followed by a potluck luncheon hosted by the Ministry of

Middle East Peace and Justice. Food dishes are most heartily welcomed.

Please sign up at the Information Station. For questions about our guest‟s

food restrictions, consult Judy Riekse, judyriekse@hotmail.com; for other

questions, Kathy Drinkard, Kathydrinkard@hotmail.com.

AWG BUNCO - Tuesday, April 25 - 1:00 p.m. in the Family Room

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NEXT WEEK AT GRACE...

ANNOUNCEMENTS… (See E-News for Details)

Pastor Ben on Leave - Ben will be on leave Monday and Tuesday, 4/24-

4/25, for required Presbytery training. He will return on Wednesday, 4/26.

Missionary Kate Taber -Kate, will be ending her term in Israel-Palestine

on April 30. She says: “I pray that my work has contributed to a deepening

of Presbyterians‟ engagement with Israel-Palestine ..., while also fostering

an ever more informed and faithful denominational voice on this conflict.”

Please pray for Kate and her family as they return to the USA.

The Atrium Garden - Members of the Springfield Acres Garden Club have

planted flowers, cleaned up, and placed new garden furniture in the court-

yard, as a thank you to Grace for their continued use of Wester Hall.

Camp Hanover - Registration is open for Camp Hanover Day Camp, July

17-21. The link to the online form is at the bottom of the E-News.

Graduates - If you are graduating this term or at the end of summer term,

please send your name to the office, along with your degree (if applicable),

and your alma mater. We will be recognizing you in church on June 11th.

Worship DVDs - To check out a DVD of the service, please see Pastor

Susan. The DVDs have been moved to her office for easier access.

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

address changes so you can continue to get important communications.

No E-mail? - If you do not have e-mail, please sign up to receive Grace News

via “snail mail”. If you have e-mail and are not receiving the E-News, please

make sure we have your e-mail address. Sign up at Information Station!

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, George Towery, 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), 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 30th

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

12:00 PM Honduras Home Team Family Room

1:30 PM VFHL Film Festival (bus Reserved Sanctuary

4:00 PM Pastor Trawick’s Installation & Reception Sanctuary/WH

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

Monday, April 24 Ben is on Leave

9:00 AM Congregational Care Committee Library

12:30 PM Preschool Set Up for Tuesday Wester Hall

6:00 PM Computer Class Family Room

7:00 PM Tutoring Various

Tuesday, April 25 Ben is on Leave

1:00 PM Bunco Family Room

1:30 PM Preschool Music & More Performance Wester Hall

Wednesday, April 26

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

7:00 PM Session Meeting Family Room

Thursday, April 27

10:00 AM AWG Steering Committee Library

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 28

Saturday, April 29

10:00 AM Church World Service Set Up Wester Hall

Sunday, April 30

8:30 AM Praise Band Rehearsal Sanctuary

9:15 AM Christian Education Various

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

11:30 AM CWS Hygiene Kit Build Wester Hall

12:30 PM Lunch with Ezher Mosque Wester Hall

4:00 PM Youth Progressive Dinner (Bus Reserved) Off-Site

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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.