GRACE COVENANT

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Awakening a Love for Christ in the Heart of Richmond February 9, 2014 The Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:55 a.m.

Please fill out the communication card and place it in the offering plate during the offertory. Please stand for these parts of the service.

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

WE GATHER TO GLORIFY GOD

PRELUDE Chorale Prelude on the German Hymn Dearest Jesus, We Are Here Gerald Near, b. 1942 CALL TO WORSHIP (based on Psalm 36:5-9) One: Many: One: Many: Reverend Bobby Hulme-Lippert

O God, your constant love reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness extends to the skies. Your righteousness towers like the mountains; your justice is deeper than the sea. All find protection under the shadow of your wings. We feast on the abundance you provide. You are the source of all life, and, in your light, we see light.

HYMN 434 (Blue Hymnal) Today We All Are Called to Be Disciples

Kingsfold

PRAYER OF CONFESSION (IN UNISON) Merciful God, you pardon all who repent and turn to you. We humbly confess our sins and ask your mercy. We have not loved you with a pure heart, nor have we loved our neighbor as ourselves. We have not done justice, loved kindness, or walked humbly with you, our God. Have mercy on us, O God, in your loving-kindness. In your great compassion, cleanse us from our sin and renew us in your image. We pray in Jesus name, Amen. ASSURANCE OF PARDON GLORIA PATRI 579 (Blue Hymnal) Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, Amen.
At this time, children 9 years old and younger are invited to come to the front of the sanctuary with our volunteer leaders. The children and their leaders will worship in the chapel. They will be in "Children's Church" for the remainder of the morning and will meet parents in the social room.

Greatorex

HANDBELL CHOIR Alleluia

Brian Tervo

WE HEAR THE WORD OF GOD

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION OLD TESTAMENT READING GOSPEL READING Ruth 2:1-13 Matthew 23:37-39 Pete Sizemore Holy Bible, p. 237 OT Holy Bible, p. 30 NT

SERMON

Together, Under the Wings

Luke W. Woodcock

WE RESPOND TO GODS WORD

HYMN 421 (Blue Hymnal) The Church of Christ in Every Age APOSTLES CREED (IN UNISON) I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord; Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hell; the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy Catholic Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen. PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORDS 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, for ever. Amen. Wareham

WE GIVE THANKS TO GOD

PRESENTATION OF TITHES, OFFERINGS, AND GIFTS

ANTHEMS Hide Me Under the Shadow of Your Wings O How Sweet, O Lord
Hide me under the shadow of your wings, O Lord, and give your angels charge concerning me: That I may lie down in peace, and take my rest, for it is you, Lord, only, who makes me to dwell in safety.
Psalms from the Order of Compline

John Ebenezer West, 1863-1929 Healey Willan, 1880-1968

O how sweet, O Lord, is Thy Spirit; for Thou hast shown Thy sweetness unto Thy children: Thou hast given them wondrous Bread from Heaven: Thou fillest the hungry with good things, and the rich Thou sendest empty away.
St. Thomas Aquinas

DOXOLOGY 592 (Blue Hymnal) Old Hundredth Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

WE GO FORTH TO LOVE AND SERVE

HYMN 415 (Blue Hymnal) Come, Labor On BENEDICTION AND CHORAL RESPONSE Fivefold Amen POSTLUDE Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise Ora Labora Franz Schubert Gerald Near

Please join us in the Social Room following worship for refreshments and fellowship. The flowers are dedicated to the glory of God and in loving memory of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Edwin Harvie by their daughter, Lucy Harvie.
1627 Monument Avenue Richmond, Virginia 23220 804-359-2463 Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Email: info@grace-covenant.org Website: www.grace-covenant.org Radio: WLES 590 AM Pastor: Bobby Hulme-Lippert Director of Music: Christopher Martin Administrative Assistant: Vanessa Strait Christopher Tweel: Christian Education Coordinator for Children Bookkeeper: Martha Rubin Custodian: James Greene Child Development Center Director: Nicole Williams Luke Woodcock: Seminary Intern