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He Is Risen Indeed
He Is Risen Indeed
He Is Risen Indeed
Ou r Mission:
Gro wing in Sp irit
Living as D isciple s
Se rving God’s World
Easter Sunday Worship
April 1 , 2018
10:30 a.m.
Please stand if you are able.
Preparation for Worship
Easter Morning
(Author Unknown)
As the world sings triumphant cries to heaven over death that you con-
quered, help us, Lord, tomorrow as well−when the Easter clothes are put
away and the candy is all eaten and on with life we go, let us not forget.
The celebration of your Resurrection over death is a celebration of life that
should continue well beyond the sunrise service and the music, rehearsed
for days prior; it is beyond the sign of spring, beyond the lily, beyond new
lambs grazing in open fields.
Resurrection is a daily celebration over fear; our greatest and most power-
ful enemy. Fear of tomorrow, fear of our yesterdays, fear of what shall be-
come of our young our old our unborn. Resurrection is replacing fear with
physical action.
This alone, the most touching and profound of your signs that fear is dead
and belief in You is real, brings not just hope but life.
What better living parable could You have brought? All fear death. All.
Even in the garden, You took on our fear if for only moments. It was as
real as our fears can be real and You knew then that this single enemy
must be destroyed.
And, You sacrificed your life, leaving those who had been comfort and fol-
lowers; You left them behind, to conquer fear.
I shall cling to this now, and the tomorrows given me.
Peace and thanksgiving lifted unto you.
Amen.
We Gather in God’s Name
Prelude Ray Freeman, Organist
Welcome and Announcements
Passing of the Peace
Leader: The peace of the Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Call to Worship
Leader: Where voices are silent and hurt and emptiness seems to hold sway,
People: Wherever footsteps stumble, hearts are heavy, and our lives
ache for renewal,
Leader: Where hopes falter and praises fall mute, Easter’s message breaks
forth:
People: Christ the Lord is risen! Sin and death are defeated!
Leader: Christ the Lord is risen! The tomb’s word is not the last word!
If every voice were silenced, even the stones would shout aloud:
Christ the Lord is risen!
People: He is risen indeed!
Hymn #232 Jesus Christ Is Risen Today
Prayer of Confession
Gracious and Merciful God, forgive us for not always realizing that we
need your renewal and grace; for being self-satisfied and for thinking that
our discipleship is ever truly sufficient. Forgive us for thinking that our
relationships are beyond repair, our faith beyond recovery, our hearts
and our habits beyond restoration. Because we can trust this truth: that
Easter’s empty tomb shows just how far you will go to claim us as your
own and that no place we find ourselves is beyond your reach. Bless and
restore us by your grace and power. In Christ’s name we pray, Amen.
Assurance of Forgiveness
One: 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.
We Proclaim God’s Word
Anthem Praise the God of Resurrection Hayes
Chancel Choir and Instrumentalists
Children’s Message Beth Jenkins Smith
Children of any age are invited to the front for a time of worship together.
Play ‘n’ Worship children will go downstairs. Bridges children will join
their families in the pews. See Guest Information on page 7 for details.
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Hymn #238 Thine Is the Glory
Gospel Lessons Mark 14:26-31;
Mark 14:66-72; Mark 16:1-7
Sermon And Peter...
Rev. Dr. Ben Trawick
We Respond to God’s Word
Sharing Our Tithes and Offerings
Offertory I Sing the Mighty Power of God Page
Response #609 Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow
Prayer of Dedication Beth Jenkins Smith
Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer
We Depart To Serve God
Parting Hymn #249 Because You Live, O Christ
Benediction
Postlude Ray Freeman, Organist
Our thanks to Guest Instrumentalists today:
Trumpets - Mike Bellinger, Kyle Harrington; Horn
- Jim Dunstan; Euphonium - Ted Fredrick; Tuba -
Andrew Loft; Percussion - Ian Loft
The flowers in the sanctuary were placed
to the glory of God by our members. Please see the
insert to read their dedications.
Your Greeters today were Mary Helmantoler and Kathleen Nevin.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS and CHALLENGES TO SERVE
One Great Hour of Sharing. Please join with other Presbyterians around the
country in sharing your gifts to end hunger and need, restore sustainable sources of
living, and provide for disaster relief efforts. Use the OGHS envelopes in the pews
for your gifts. Fish Banks will be collected today during Children’s Time.
Sunday Morning Classes resume next Sunday - 9:15 a.m.
Scholarships Available. Contact Cramer Gilmore, c21m42g @hotmail.com, if in-
terested. Successful applicants will be notified by the end of May.
Brueggemann Is Coming. SIGN UP to attend (online or through the office);
SIGN UP to help (poster in Narthex); SIGN UP for Childcare (in the office).
Travel to Palestine, Israel, and Jordan - September 28-October 8, 2018. Indi-
cate your interest by the beginning of May so that travel arrangements and plans can
be made. Contact Susan Wilder, wildersus@gmail, or Pastor Ben.
Power Outages. Work on the church’s electrical system should be complete on 4/6.
We thank the BOD and Peter Smith for handling this huge effort so efficiently.
EVENTS
No Conversations on Current Events - Tuesday, April 3. We’ll resume on April
10 with no shortage of news topics filtered by faith.
Trailblazers - Tuesday, April 3, 5:30 p.m. Seniors night out at Ma’rib, 6981
Hechinger Dr, Springfield (Hechinger’s Plaza). You’ll love the food and friends!
Circle 6 - Wednesday, April 4, 9:30 a.m. Presbyterian Women meet in the Family
Room for Bible study and Christian service. Bring your lunch and stay for the Brown
Bag immediately following!
Brown Bag Lunch - Wednesday, April 4, 12:45 p.m. John Sowdon shares his his-
torical perspective on Civil War Gettysburg. Bring your lunch. Snacks and drinks
will be provided. In the Family Room.
VFHL Film Series #4 - Sunday, April 8, New Start Times.
Ravensworth Baptist Church at 2:15 p.m. - Roadmap to Apartheid
Unitarian Universalist Church at 2:30 p.m. - Disturbing the Peace
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Entered the Church Triumphant
Dorothy Spiess (1921-2018)
Our sympathy is extended to Barbara Neel and Philip Spiess on the loss of their mother on March 24th.
A memorial service and reception will follow on April 7, at 2:00. Please let us know when family and friends are doing well again, and Pray For -
Members: Jean Ackor, Bonni Astorino, Cameron Buckley, James Lawson, Liz Lincoln, Bob McClelland, Lynn Muys, Linda Patterson, Sam Proctor, and Anne Sedlak. Former Member: Carol Byrd. Formerly of Our Nablus Sister Church: Father Ibrahim.
Happy Birthday to nifty-nineties Bernie Elwell - April 7
Our HOI Scholarship Students and Our Missionaries: Pastor Selvin (Honduras) and Doug Dicks (Jerusalem).
The Mothers of: Veronica Crump, Mary Hawkins (Jean), Meg Rogers (Beth), Hiede Sowdon, Dave Treasure (Hilda), and Dwight Yarbrough (Verla).
The Step-Mother of: Donna Lucas (Jackie).
The Fathers of: Scott Anckner (Dick), Nancy Machado (Jim), and Penny Newsome (Richard).
The Husband of: Donna Lucas.
The Great-grandmother of: Dennis Bustillo.
The Daughters of: Rich and Kathy Calahan (Lynn), and Bob and Valerie Patrick (Molly).
The Grandson of: Craig and Judy Crooks (Jackson).
The Brothers of: Ed Bryant (Paul), Steve Gretsuk (John), Reecie Ford (Trent), Joe Miller (Jack and Karen), Nelson Thurman (Dennis), and Hilde Uffelman (Brian Marsh).
The Sisters of: Coleen Austin (Coetta), Clara Gipson (Anna), Penny Newsome (Susan).
The Sister-in-Law of: Claire Manger (Bev).
The Uncle of: Scott Rogers (Phill).
The Nephews of: Claire Manger (Edward and Scott).
The Niece of: Liz and Dave Lincoln (Meghan).
The Cousins of: John Grimes (Lori), Donna Lucas (Angela), Beth Ann McClelland (Deborah), Yvette Moy, Katie Machado (Jan), and Valerie Patrick (Virginia).
The Friends of: Cindi Bryant (Anna and Fredda), Craig and Judy Crooks (Liz), Kathy Drinkard (Fredda), Reecie Ford (Kate), Kim Gretsuk (Nancy), John and Wendi Grimes (The Bochtler Family and Douglas), Linda Hitchens (CJ, Leon and Debbie, and Keitha), Katie Machado (Jonathan), Penny Newsome (Lisa and Shawn), Sam Proctor (Nicole and Family), Scott and Meg Rogers (Annie, Jackie and Dave), Beth Jenkins Smith (Kim), Hiede Sowdon (Dylan), Tim and Susan Stryker (Bryce), Cheri and Lauren Weaver (Kate), and Becky and Dwight Yarbrough (Randy).
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WE ARE VERY GLAD YOU CHOSE TO WORSHIP WITH US TODAY! PLEASE SIGN OUR FRIENDSHIP REGISTER SO THAT WE CAN GREET YOU BY NAME AND CALL ON YOU IF YOU WISH.
WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO SHARE PRAYER REQUESTS. You may do so by completing prayer cards found in the pews and placing them in the offering plate.
TRUST YOUR CHILDREN TO OUR NURSERY CARE AND CHILDREN’S LEADERS & TEACHERS. We provide childcare for infants through 3-year-olds in the Nursery (Rooms 3 & 5), and Sun-day School for 4-year olds and up. All children are welcomed in Sunday School and Worship, even if they fidget! Worship Bags are available in the Narthex with crayons, books, and activity sheets for young children. After the Children’s Message, children have their own worship downstairs. When worship ends, 3s and 4s will be in Room 3, and older children in Room 14. Please pick children up before meeting in Wester Hall for a time of fellowship.
“GRACE INSIGHTS” - LEARNING ABOUT PRESBYTERIANS AND GRACE CHURCH. Classes for those who want to learn more about our denomination, our church, and our mission form throughout the year. If you would like to attend an introductory class or have an interest in membership at Grace, please speak to one of our pastors or contact Elder Joe Miller, [email protected].
PLEASE ASK ANYONE FOR HELP OR DIRECTIONS!
This Week’s Calendar
For complete details, including locations and descriptions of events, please visit
www.gracepresby.org; or call the Church Office, 703-451-2900.
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
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Power Outage:
All Areas
H O L I D A Y
Office is Closed Today
8:00 p.m.
Outside Group
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Power Outage:
Sanctuary
10:00 a.m. Outside
Group
10:00 a.m. Garden
Club
5:00 p.m. Trailblaz-
ers
7:00 p.m. APNC
7:30 p.m. Stephen Ministry
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Power Outage:
Sanctuary
9:00 a.m.
Grand
Involve
9:30 a.m.
Circle 6
9:45 a.m.
Preschool
Chapel
12:45 p.m.
Brown Bag
Lunch
7:30 p.m.
Bible Study
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Power Outage:
Tower
5:00 p.m. PEP
7:30 p.m. Chancel
Choir
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Power Outage:
Elevator
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8:30 a.m. Phoenix Landing
2:00 p.m. Spiess
Memorial
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Communion Sunday
9:15 a.m. Sunday School
10:30 a.m. Worship
11:30 a.m. 567 to DC
11:45 a.m. Children’s
Choir
11:45 a.m. Honduras
Home Team
Pastor Ben will be on vacation follow-
ing Easter from 4/2 through 4/9.
Monday is a church staff holiday. The
office will open again on Tuesday 4/3.
OFFICE STAFF
YVETTE MOY Aging With Grace Director
Office Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 9:00 am -
3:00 pm 703-451-2900 ext. 4
VIRGINIA BOUCHARD
Office Manager Office Hours:
Mon.-Thurs.: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Fridays: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
703-451-2900 ext. 1 [email protected]
VERONICA CRUMP
Treasurer [email protected]
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Scott Anckner
Craig Crooks
Kent Ford, Chairman
Rob Gold
Scott Rogers
Peter Smith
E-mail: [email protected]
S E S S I ON
Coleen Austin Care Ministries
Cindi Bryant Human Resources
Ed Bryant Nominating/Stewardship
David Retherford Missions
Maria Clayton Preschool
Kim Hatfield Youth Ministry
John Machado Communications
Nancy Machado Children’s Discipleship
Joe Miller Evangelism
Pat Ferrell Worship
Michael Phillips Finance
John Sowdon Fellowship
Nelson Thurman Adult Discipleship
Greta Miller, Clerk Ben Trawick, Moderator
Session and Board contact information is posted in the church office and on the
church website.
GRACE WEEKDAY
PRESCHOOL
The Preschool is a Christian-based ministry and developmental program for children aged 2 to 4. Classrooms are designed as learning centers, of-fering students a unique “hands-on” learning adventure. Call the Pre-school for information or a tour. Registration is open for next Fall.
JUDY PHILLIPS Preschool Director
HOLLY COOK Administrative Assistant
703-451-3314
PASTORS
BEN TRAWICK Pastor
Office Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 9:30 am -
2:00 pm 703-451-2900 ext. 2 [email protected]
SUSAN WISSEMAN Associate Pastor
Office Hours: Tues.-Fri., 9:30 am -
3:00 pm 703-451-2900 ext. 3
MUSIC STAFF
SCOTT SEIFRIED Music Director
RAY FREEMAN
Organist/Pianist/Accompanist
rayfreeman1029 @gmail.com
JIM DUNSTAN
Joyful Ringers Director moonmanjimd @hotmail.com
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GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
7434 BATH STREET SPRINGFIELD
VIRGINIA 22150
703-451-2900
WWW.GRACEPRESBY.ORG
OFFICE HOURS: MON-THU 9:00-4:30; FRI 9:00-3:30 WE ARE CLOSED ON FEDERAL HOLIDAYS.
