WELCOME TO GRACE COVENANT!

Thank you for joining us today! We are an historic Presbyterian

congregation offering traditional worship and multiple ministries
for persons of all ages. Please join us following worship for fellowship
in the Social Room. Thank you for turning off your cell phones,
pagers, cameras, and other electronic devices for the duration
of morning worship.

Preparation for Worship

“You prepare a table before me

in the presence of my enemies;
you anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
all the days of my life,
and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD forever.”

~Psalm 23:5-6 (ESV)

‘They said to him, “Sir, give us this bread always.”

Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever come to me

shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst.
But I said to you that you have seen me and yet do not believe.” ’

~John 6:34-36 (ESV)

 A SERVICE FOR THE WORSHIP OF GOD
October 4, 2009 World Communion Sunday 11:00 a.m.

GATHER TO GLORIFY GOD

PRELUDE Chorale Prelude on “O Saving Victim” Camille Saint-Saëns
(1835-1921)
“O saving Victim, open wide The gate of Heaven to all below; France
Our foes press on from every side; Thine aid supply; Thy strength bestow.”

†CALL TO WORSHIP

Pastor: Jesus said,

“I am the bread of life.
Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and
whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.”
People: We will lift up the cup of salvation
and call upon the name of the Lord.
Pastor: Come, then, for all is ready.
People: I am not worthy that you should come under my roof;
but speak one word only, Lord, and I shall be healed.
Pastor: Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.
People: I shall receive the bread of heaven.
I shall drink the cup of salvation.

†Please stand for these parts of the service.

†HYMN 144 (blue) Alleluia! Sing to Jesus! Hyfrydol

Wales
†PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Almighty God:
from the ends of the earth you have gathered us
around Christ’s holy table.
Forgive our separate ways.
Forgive everything that keeps us apart;
the prides that prevent our proper reunion.
O God, have mercy on your church,
troubled and divided.
Renew in us true unity of purpose;
that we may break bread together,
and, with one voice, praise Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

†ASSURANCE OF PARDON

†ALLELUIA Traditional
Carribean
 GIVE THANKS TO GOD
WELCOME

Please print name and information on the Friendship Register and pass it to your neighbor.

OFFERING

ANTHEM Look at the World John Rutter

Chancel and Junior Choirs (b. 1945)
England

Look at the world, everything all around us:

Look at the world, and marvel every day.
Look at the world: so many joys and wonders,
So many miracles along our way.

Praise to thee, O Lord, for all creation,

Give us thankful hearts that we may see:
All the gifts we share, and every blessing,
All things come of thee.

Look at the earth bringing forth fruit and flower;

Look at the sky, the sunshine and the rain;
Look at the hills, look at the trees and mountains,
Valley and flowing river, field and plain: [refrain]

Think of the spring, think of the warmth of summer

Bringing the harvest before the winter’s cold.
Everything grows, everything has a season,
Till it is gathered to the Father’s fold: [refrain]

Every good gift, all that we need and cherish

Comes from the Lord in token of his love;
We are his hands, stewards of all his bounty;
His is the earth, and his the heavens above: [refrain]
†DOXOLOGY 592 (blue) Old Hundredth
France

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;

Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him, above, ye heavenly hosts;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

†PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

HEAR THE WORD OF GOD

CHILDREN’S SERMON

OLD TESTAMENT READING Psalm 116:12-19 Holy Bible, OT p.543

NEW TESTAMENT READING Romans 15:1-7 Holy Bible, NT p.154

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

SERMON “The Welcome Table” Richard Haney

†HYMN 507 (blue) I Come with Joy Dove of Peace

America
 SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER

†AFFIRMATION OF FAITH “The Apostles’ Creed”

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.

†GLORIA PATRI 579 (blue) Glory Be to the Father Greatorex

America

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.

THE INVITATION

WORDS OF INSTITUTION

PRAYER OF INTERCESSION AND 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.
DISTRIBUTION OF THE ELEMENTS

CHORAL RESPONSE This Is the Body of Christ John Bell

Scotland

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

GO FORTH IN GOD’S NAME

†HYMN 339 (red) Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah Cwm Rhondda
Wales

†BENEDICTION

†CHORAL RESPONSE Send Me, Lord, Into the World Traditional

South African

†POSTLUDE God of Grace and God of Glory Paul Manz

(b. 1919)
America

Join us in the Social Room following worship for refreshments and fellowship.

The flowers are given to the glory of God

and in loving memory of Elizabeth Grove Wilson,
by Rachael and Sandy Wilson.

Alleluia, music traditional Carribean, arr. by John Bell © 1990, Iona Community, G.I.A. publications.
All rights reserved. Reprinted under OneLicense.net #A-715262.
SERMON NOTES
 THIS WEEK AT GRACE COVENANT
Sunday 8:30 a.m. Handbell Choir Room 312
October 4 9:10 a.m. Prayer Ministry Social Room
9:30 a.m. Sunday School Education Building
10:30 a.m. Chancel Choir Room 108
10:40 a.m. Session Meeting Chapel
11:00 a.m. Worship Service: Communion (5¢ a meal offering) Sanctuary
12:00 p.m. Congregational Fellowship TBD

Monday 10:00 a.m. Child Development Center’s Worship Chapel

October 5 12:00 p.m. Presbyterian Men’s Lunch Room B-4
7:00 p.m. Stewardship Committee Meeting Room 213

Tuesday 10:00 a.m. Staff Meeting Room 213

October 6

Wednesday 4:30 p.m. Carol Choir Room 108

October 7 5:00 p.m. Junior Choir Room 108
5:30 p.m. PVA Meeting (Child Development Center) Room B-4
6:00 p.m. Wednesday Night Supper Fellowship Hall
6:40 p.m. Wednesday Night Program Fellowship Hall
“Shape-Note Singers”
7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir Room 108

Thursday 9:30 a.m. Mothers Together Fellowship Hall

October 8 9:30 a.m. Older Adult Retreat Camp Hanover

Sunday 8:30 a.m. Handbell Choir Room 312

October 11 9:10 a.m. Prayer Ministry Social Room
9:30 a.m. Sunday School Education Building
10:30 a.m. Chancel Choir Room 108
10:40 a.m. Session Meeting Chapel
11:00 a.m. Worship Service Sanctuary
12:00 p.m. Congregational Fellowship TBD
 Events and News
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEW PASTOR CALLED: We are very excited
that on Sunday, September 20, Grace
Covenant members voted unanimously to
call our new pastor! The Reverend Steve
Cobb will begin his ministry here on
November 1 and will preach for the first time
on November 15. For more information you
may pick up an information sheet in the
Narthex.
BULLETIN DEADLINE: Submissions for
Sunday’s bulletin must be submitted by noon
on Wednesday, to our Administrative
Assistant, Janice Caldwell, in Room 204 (or
via e-mail: caldwell@grace-covenant.org).
GRACE NOTES: submission deadline to the
monthly newsletter is the 15th of the month.
Volunteers for preparation of the bulk
mailing of November’s edition will be
needed on Wednesday, October 28, from
9:00 a.m. until approximately 12 noon.
Please meet in our church’s library, on the
second floor of the Education Building, if
you’d like to assist for any of this time
period. To the many volunteers that came in
to help on Monday, September 28, thank
you!
DEACONS FUND: Grace Covenant has a
Deacons Fund to assist members who are in
financial need. Please contact Richard
Haney, our Interim Pastor, or Chris Thomas,
our Associate Pastor, to make a request. All
requests are confidential.
STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE: meeting
tomorrow night, October 5, at 7:00 p.m. in
Room 213.
COMMUNITY NEWS
NEW ARRIVAL! Clayton “Clay” Daniel
Grinnan was born on September 25, 2009
to the proud parents Samara and Daniel
Grinnan, and to big sister, Emily.
AS YOU PRAY... please remember to keep
our next pastor, Steve Cobb, in prayer as he
works to join us in November, as well as for
our congregation as we prepare to be led by
him. Please also pray for Dottie-Ray Koch,
Marge McFall, Elizabeth (Betty) Phillips.
Dottie-Ray is recovering from heart surgery
last month. Marge is recovering at home,
after spending several days at MCV,
following an automobile accident. Betty has
gone back to Westminster Canterbury after
spending several days at St. Mary’s Hospital.
In addition, remember Nela Bostian, who is
recovering at Emeritus on Gaskins Road.
OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE
CHURCH WORKERS FOR TODAY:
Opener–John Lootens; Greeters–Bob
Copeland, Everett Reveley, and Leslie
Hartman; Nursery Volunteers–Stephanie
Thomas, Katherine Arthur, Julia Poppell
(and Lauren Corby); Worship Kits–Lisa
Cardwell; Coffee Fellowship Time–Elizabeth
Russell; Guest Register Attendant–Betty
Appich.
CHURCH WORKER FOR WEDNESDAY
NIGHT SUPPER THIS WEEK: Kent Cardwell.
CHURCH WORKERS FOR NEXT SUNDAY
(October 11): Opener–Jef Londrey;
Greeters– Lewis Rosebro and David Martin;
Nursery Workers–Leslie Hartman, Janet
Chenoweth, Jo Garber (and Beth Coltrain);
Worship Kits–Lisa Cardwell; Coffee
Fellowship Time–volunteer needed; Guest
Register Attendant–Lee Farrar.
CHURCH WORKER FOR WEDNESDAY
NIGHT SUPPER NEXT WEEK: Dawson Watkins.
FLOWERS: If you are interested in donating
flowers, then contact Lisa Gray, 673-0587.
There are opening for the month of
November.
FELLOWSHIP HOUR: If you’d like to
volunteer to make the coffee for the
Fellowship Hour one Sunday, then please
sign up on the Calendar, located on the
counter in the Glass Office.
SERVE MEALS TO THE HUNGRY: Volunteers
are needed to serve the evening meal on
Monday, November 16, from 5:15 p.m.
until 6:30 p.m. at Conrad Center, 1400
Oliver Hill Way. If you are interested in
helping, contact Patrise Sears at 737-1837.
WORSHIP
WE INVITE CHILDREN over the age of 5 to
participate in the entire service. Special
Worship Kits for children are available in the
Narthex. For children five years of age or
younger, we also have a crib nursery,
toddler room, and preschool care.
MUSIC NOTES: The music for today’s
Worldwide Communion Sunday comes from
seven different countries, all listed
throughout the bulletin. Camille Saint-Saëns
is essentially known to the musical world as
both a symphony and an opera composer.
His remarkable works for organ were
recently discovered and now appear in many
worship services and concert programs.
Today’s prelude is an elaboration on a
Eucharistic hymn by Thomas Aquinas (1225-
1274). Originally, this prelude was
composed by Saint-Saëns as part of his
Mass, Op. 4 (1856), for soprano and
organ. He later arranged it for organ solo.
English composer John Rutter is one of the
world’s leading composers of choral music.
His anthem Look at the World was
composed for the 70th anniversary of the
Council for the Preservation of Rural
England in 1996. Our Junior Choir joins the
Chancel Choir in the singing of this
delightful anthem. The postlude is an
improvisation by Paul Manz on today’s
closing hymn. The festival trumpets herald
the tune while the accompaniment joyfully
dances throughout the entire postlude.
HEARING AIDS AND LARGE PRINT HYMNALS
are available from the ushers.
THE SERVICE IS BROADCAST LIVE on WLES
590 AM.
DISCIPLESHIP
CHILDREN’S CLASSES: If you have not yet
committed to bring your children to Sunday
school this year, we urge you to do so. It’s
one of the most important decisions you’ll
make for your child’s well being! Infants–
Nursery, main level; Toddlers–Room 102;
Preschoolers–Room 101; Grades 1-6
–Rooms 207-210.
NEW ADULT CLASSES: This is the perfect time
to commit to growing in new ways this year!
We have four excellent adult classes getting
started; make a decision today about which
one will help you grow in the faith the most.
GRACE BIBLE CLASS: What God Wants From
Me – 9:45 a.m. in Room 212
CONNECTIONS CLASS: The Person of Jesus
– 9:30 a.m. in Room 303.
VANGUARD BIBLE CLASS: A Study of Esther
and Job – 9:30 a.m. in Room B-4.
FORUM CLASS: will have as its leader on
October 11 and October 18 Carson Rhyne,
whose subject will be “How the General
Assembly, Synod, and Presbytery Work.”
MISSION CONFERENCE WEEKEND: On
Sunday, October 25, the adult Sunday
school classes will have the opportunity to
meet together with one of the guest mission
speakers at 9:30 a.m.
RESOURCES TO GROW IN THE FAITH: Come
by and check out our new Resource Table in
the Narthex! We have a number of excellent
resources available for purchase for a great
price. If you have questions, please contact
Christian Education Committee members
Jean Appich, Laura Leigh Savage, or Chris
Thomas.
FELLOWSHIP
WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPERS AND
PROGRAMS: Last week we enjoyed our
elementary children present a drama from
their Sunday school class on the life of
Moses! This week, join us as we all learn
some shape-note singing together! Dinner
begins at 6:00 p.m. and the program starts
at 6:40 p.m. The cost of the meal is $5 per
adult, $2 per children and students, and
$12 maximum per family unit. This week’s
menu includes smothered baked chicken
breast, wild rice, mixed vegetables, tomato
aspic, rolls, and bread pudding with lemon
sauce.
MOTHERS TOGETHER: will meet this
Thursday, October 8, in the Fellowship
Hall.
OLDER ADULT RETREAT: The 2009 Older
Adult Retreat will be held at Camp Hanover
this Thursday, October 8, 9:30 a.m. until
2:30 p.m. The program will feature the
Reverend Mrs. Jane Sigloh, retired Episcopal
priest of Crozet, Virginia. Her book, Like
Trees Walking, will be offered for $8.00.
Conference fee and lunch will be $14.00.
Registration forms may be found on our
information table. Contact: Charles Sutton,
200-1401.
PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN CIRCLE MEETINGS:
meet next Tuesday, October 13.
BREAD BREAKERS: will meet at 6:30 p.m. on
Saturday, October 17, at the home of Sam
Lowe, 1406 Greycourt Avenue, Richmond.
Please come and bring a friend.
COMMUNITY GROUPS: In Community
Groups we seek to live life together under
the gospel as we build relationships with
God, each other, and our neighbors. Join
us each Sunday at 4:00 p.m. as we gather
for fellowship, Bible study, and prayer,
followed by a meal. There is also a group
just for men that meets on the first, third,
and fifth Tuesdays at the home of Brian
Baird, 1704 Hanover Avenue. We usually
listen to and talk about a sermon, catch up
on life, and pray for each other. This is an
open group. For more information call Matt
Hartman at 212-1961.
MI S S I O NS
FIVE CENTS PER MEAL: Today is the first
Sunday of the month, during which time we
receive the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper,
and, in gratitude for what God has given us,
we have a hunger offering, Five Cents Per
Meal. To contribute, use a pew envelope
and mark it “Five Cents Per Meal” (or simply
drop in loose change), and put it in the
offering.
MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST: CALL FOR
VOLUNTEERS! October 18-24, 2009, is
when the mission trip will be led by Brown
Pearson to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. For
more information, please call Jordan Ball at
484-6011.
GLOBAL MISSIONS AWARENESS WEEKEND!
An Affirmation of Mission adopted by the
officers in February 1999 states the reason
for Grace Covenant’s existence. One of
them is to love our neighbors as ourselves.
We do this by helping people in need and
by supporting missionaries in their efforts to
spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ. In John
3:16, Jesus says to Nicodemus, “For God
so loved the world that he gave his only
Son that whoever believes in him shall not
perish but have eternal life.” Why should we
have concern for our neighbors? The
answer, of course, is because God so loved
the world that he allowed his Son to be
sacrificed for us, all of us. The committee
invites you to attend a Global Missions
Awareness Weekend from Saturday,
October 24 through Sunday, October 25.
Informative and exciting speakers will help
us understand what this means for us at
Grace Covenant. It is hoped that at the end
of this weekend all of us will have a new
knowledge and understanding of the
importance of participating in mission
efforts. The Evangelism and Missions
committee will host a luncheon after the
Worship Service on October 25. The
committee asks that members, whose last
name begins with A-R, bring a salad, and all
other members bring a dessert. We hope
you will join us for this time of fellowship
and good food. Please sign up in the
Narthex.
PRISON MINISTRY: Please gather your
Christmas cards to be donated to
Greensville Correctional Center in Jarratt,
Virginia. A collection box is located in the
Presbyterian Women’s closet, which is in the
Social Room. We will deliver the cards to the
center the first week of December. Thank
you, in advance, for your caring and
generous help!
HONDURAS 2010: The next mission trip to
Honduras is scheduled for January 10-16,
2010. Those who may be interested in
participating in the 2010 mission trip may
check out our website, www.KHISH.org
(That’s Kurtz Humanitarian Initiative for
Southern Honduras, named for the founder
of this effort, which began in 2005). Susan
Pillsbury David (clwturtle@aol.com) or
Cherry Corley (ccorley@fpcrichmond.org)
can answer your questions about how you
many find your place on our team.
FOOD NEEDED FOR WILLIAM BYRD
COMMUNITY HOUSE: Food donations may
be left in the basket in the Glass Office (the
office on the main floor of the Education
Building, near the rear doors). Please
consider giving.

Interim Pastor: Richard Haney

Associate Pastor: Chris Thomas
Director of Music: Chris Martin

1627 Monument Avenue

Richmond, VA 23220
Phone: 804.359.2463
Fax: 804.278.6298
www.grace-covenant.org
info@grace-covenant.org

Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm

Radio: WLES 590 AM